Is Nicole Getting Ready to Make Her Solo Debut?

Will we see Nicole making her solo debut soon? This photo certainly seems to indicate so! On February 6, Nicole retweeted a photo Jermaine Browne had posted on his Instagram, with the brief message, “selfie after lesson (:.” In the photo Nicole smiles brightly beside choreographer Jermaine Browne. The two appear to be having a… Continue reading Is Nicole Getting Ready to Make Her Solo Debut?

Nicole Spotted Partying on the Streets in the States

On February 5, a photo of Kara’s Nicole was posted online with the caption, “A photo of Nicole in America, looks like she’s having fun.” In the photo, the former member poses happily with her friends at some sort of festival or celebration. Wearing black shades with a black leather jacket, Nicole looked as chic and classy as ever.  Netizens… Continue reading Nicole Spotted Partying on the Streets in the States

Lunar New Year Special: Do You Know Your Hanbok?

The Lunar New Year (Seollal) is one of the major holidays in Korea, and as such, it’s one of the few occasions when people might wear the traditional national garment known as hanbok. For women, the hanbok consists of a jeogori (a jacket, usually cropped below the bustline and held together with a tie), and… Continue reading Lunar New Year Special: Do You Know Your Hanbok?

[Roundup] Soompi Weekly High Five – January Week 4

Worried you might have missed out any important news in the week of Korean entertainment? Get comfortable and ready to scroll as we go through the best news and articles of this week in music, drama, variety and fashion. This is your Weekly High Five (Beta Version)!  -=News=- 1. Kara’s Nicole Quietly Goes to the U.S.A. to Prepare… Continue reading [Roundup] Soompi Weekly High Five – January Week 4

Goo Hara Reveals What She’s Been Up to on Her Break from Work

Goo Hara, of girl group Kara, revealed what she’s been up to on her break from work. In a short post on her fan page on January 24, she revealed details about her daily life. Kara’s fans are no doubt feeling a little unsettled by the departure of Nicole and Kang Ji Young, so Hara’s… Continue reading Goo Hara Reveals What She’s Been Up to on Her Break from Work

Nicole Opens Up About Agency Rumors: “My Heart Hurts Even More…”

While former Kara member Nicole Jung is being involved in all sorts of rumors of being recruited by various agencies, she opened up for the first time and expressed her frustration. On January 22, Nicole tweeted, “First, I’m sorry for causing heartache and hardships. When I think about all of you, who are confused by… Continue reading Nicole Opens Up About Agency Rumors: “My Heart Hurts Even More…”

Wellmade StarM Denies Nicole Recruitment and a Duo with Hwayoung

In addition to earlier reports on the Japanese magazine Josei Jishin writing that former Kara member Nicole was being recruited by T-ara‘s agency, Core Contents Media, there is another report by local news source Ilgan Sports that writes entertainment agency Wellmade StarM, home to actor Lee Jong Suk and former T-ara member Hwayoung, was actively recruiting… Continue reading Wellmade StarM Denies Nicole Recruitment and a Duo with Hwayoung

Former Kara member Nicole and T-ara’s Agency, Core Contents Media, Refute Rumors of Recruitment

With girl group Kara losing two members, the future of Nicole and Kang Ji Young have been the hot topic of speculation over the past couple of weeks in both Korea and Japan. Just earlier this week, a Japanese web magazine called Daily Cyzo reported that one of Kang Ji Young’s reasons for leaving Kara… Continue reading Former Kara member Nicole and T-ara’s Agency, Core Contents Media, Refute Rumors of Recruitment

Kara’s Kang Ji Young and Supernova’s Park Gun Il Deny Japanese Report That They Are Dating

Earlier, local news outlet TV Daily reported on an article that appeared on the Japanese media source Daily Cyzo that the reason Kang Ji Young was leaving Kara was due to her relationship with Supernova member Park Gun Il. Now both sides have come out to deny the relationship. According to TV Daily, Cyzo wrote that dating rumors started between Kang Ji Young and Park Gun Il… Continue reading Kara’s Kang Ji Young and Supernova’s Park Gun Il Deny Japanese Report That They Are Dating

Kara’s Kang Ji Young Spends a Happy Day on Her Birthday

Kara member Kang Ji Young celebrated her 20th birthday on January 18, and let her fans know that is was a very happy day! Kang Ji Young uploaded three photos on her Instagram account on January 18, one with the date and one with “A happy day” in the caption. In one photo, Kang Ji… Continue reading Kara’s Kang Ji Young Spends a Happy Day on Her Birthday