Hur Youngji

Hur Youngji (허영지) joined KARA in August 2014 through a televised audition program after Nicole and Jiyoung departed, becoming the fifth official member of the group. Born August 28, 1994 in Seoul, she brought a fresh pop energy that kept KARA's momentum through the group's final DSP Media chapter before their disbandment in 2016. She rejoined for the 2022 reunion and has been a consistent presence in the group's Japanese comeback activities, including the 5th and 6th Japan tours. Outside KARA, she hosts shows and maintains an active personal brand through her social channels. Youngji made her long-awaited solo debut on September 12, 2023 with the single album Toi Toi Toi, with the title track L.O.V.E showcasing her energetic stage presence. Prior to her solo debut, she had participated in the K.A.R.D Project pre-debut subunit collaboration. She has also remained active as a variety personality, hosting and appearing on multiple Korean entertainment programs, building a dual identity as both a pop performer and a television presence. As KARA's maknae, Youngji brought a youthful energy that bridged the group's second-generation legacy with a new fanbase. Her versatility across music, hosting, and acting has kept her profile high in Korean entertainment beyond the group context.