Nicole (KARA)

Stage Name: Nicole (니콜)

Korean Name: Jung Yong Joo

English Name: Nicole Jung

Position: Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist

Birthday: October 7, 1991

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Height: 165 cm (5’5″)

Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: ENFJ.

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @nicole__jung (Personal) / @nicole_korea.official (Official)

Twitter: @_911007

Youtube: 니콜 Cole Time

2007–2014: KARA

On March 29, 2007, Nicole debuted as a member of KARA with the group's first studio album The First Bloooooming.

DSP Media announced on October 4, 2013 that she would leave the agency and KARA after deciding not to renew her contract, which was set to expire in January of 2014. Nicole's final performance as a member of the group took place on December 31, 2013 at the 2013 MBC Gayo Daejejeon.

2014: Solo debut with First Romance

Following the expiration of her contract with DSP Media, Nicole returned to the United States to improve her dancing and performing skills.

On October 13, 2014, B2M Entertainment announced that Nicole had signed on with the agency and was preparing to debut as a solo artist.

On November 19, 2014, she made her solo debut with her first mini album First Romance.

2015–2016: Japanese debut with "Something Special", "Don't Stop", Bliss

On June 24, 2015, Nicole made her Japanese debut with the single "Something Special" under Victor Entertainment.

On February 17, 2016, she released her second Japanese single "Don't Stop".

In March 2016, she revealed via Instagram that she would be releasing her first Japanese studio album Bliss on April 27, 2016.

2021-2022: Label changes, "You.F.O", return to KARA

On August 30, 2021, it was announced that Nicole has signed an exclusive contract with FR C&C. However, she left the agency shortly after.

On July 11, 2022, it was announced that she has signed an exclusive contract with JWK Entertainment. On July 14, the agency announced that she would be coming back with a digital single on the 27th. On July 18, a concept video for "You.F.O" was released.

On September 18, 2022, it was announced that Nicole would be rejoining KARA for the group's 15th anniversary promotions.

2023: "Mysterious", new Japanese label, "Selfish"

On February 24, 2023, a comeback scheduler was released, announcing that Nicole would be releasing her second digital single "Mysterious" on March 9.

On March 5, 2023, it was announced that she would be releasing a new Japanese single "Selfish" after transferring to her new Japanese agency, Dreamusic.

Korean

Mini albums

First Romance (2014)

Digital singles

"You.F.O" (2022)

"Mysterious" (2023)

Collaborations

"Happy And" (with Kang Kyun Sung of NOEL) (2009)

OSTs

"Diary of a Night Watchman OST" ("Rather on Non-tear (차라리 비눈물에)" with Jung Il Woo) (2014)

"Exos Heroes OST Part.2" ("Synergy (시너지)") (2020)

Other releases

"Lost" (with Jinwoon of 2AM) (2012)

Japanese

Studio albums

Bliss (2016)

Singles

"Something Special" (2015)

"Don't Stop" (2016)

"Champions" (2019)

"Selfish" (2023)

Digital singles

"Promise" (2019)

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Nicole Facts:

– Born in Los Angeles, California, United States.

– Nicole is under JWK Entertainment.

– She is very honest, that’s why she hates people who tell lies the most.

– Member of the one-time sub unit Dazzling RED with 4Minute‘s Hyuna, SECRET‘s Hyosung, After School‘s Nana, & SISTAR‘s Hyorin.

– She loves to cook.

– Her favorite NSYNC album is ‘No Strings Attached’.

– Nicole used to play the violin.

– Her best friends are SHINee‘s Key & Girls’ Generation‘s Seohyun.

– She has an Australian Shepherd named Melly.

– Her fandom name is “Colling“.

– Nicole left the group on January 13, 2014, due to her contract expiration.

– Her hobby is watching movies.

– She rejoined the group for their 15th anniversary comeback.

– Nicole’s ideal type: “I like guys who can take care of girls.”

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니콜(Nicole) - Mysterious MV