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Nicole Jung
Nicole Jung (정용주), born October 7, 1991 in Glendale, California, is the main rapper, main dancer, and lead vocalist of KARA. Raised in the United States with Korean heritage, she auditioned for DSP Media as a teenager and debuted with KARA in March 2007, quickly becoming a standout performer for her dynamic stage presence and charismatic delivery.
During KARA's golden era, Nicole helped drive the group's breakthrough in Japan, where KARA became one of the most successful K-pop acts of the early 2010s. Her solo work in Japan, including performances and variety appearances, further cemented her profile. She left KARA in January 2014 when her contract with DSP Media expired, releasing the debut mini album First Romance that same year.
Post-KARA solo output includes the singles YOU.F.O (2022), Mysterious (2023), and Selfish (2023), released under her own creative direction. Nicole returned for KARA's landmark 15th anniversary comeback in 2022, joining the classic lineup for MOVE AGAIN and the global fan reunion tour. In February 2025, she signed an exclusive contract with INKODE, marking a new phase in her solo output.
Active across social media and fan events, Nicole maintains a strong connection with her global fanbase while continuing to develop her career in music and entertainment.
1 articles5 creditsDebut: March 29, 2007Korean-American
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Discography
2023
MysteriousSingle
Solo Artist
2023
SelfishSingle
Solo Artist
2022
MOVE AGAINMini Album
MemberKARA
2022
YOU.F.OSingle
Solo Artist
2014
First RomanceMini Album
Solo Artist
Fans Also Ask
Is Nicole Jung still in KARA?
Yes, Nicole Jung rejoined KARA for the group's 15th anniversary reunion in 2022. She had originally left in January 2014 when her contract with DSP Media expired. The 2022 comeback marked the first time the classic five-member lineup performed together since her departure.
Where is Nicole Jung from?
Nicole Jung was born in Glendale, California to Korean parents, making her Korean-American. She later moved to South Korea to pursue a career in K-pop after auditioning for DSP Media.
What label is Nicole Jung under?
Nicole Jung signed an exclusive contract with INKODE in February 2025 for her solo activities. As a KARA member, the group operates under RBW.
What are Nicole Jung's most notable solo releases?
Nicole's solo discography includes the debut mini album First Romance (2014) and the singles YOU.F.O (2022), Mysterious (2023), and Selfish (2023). She also released Japan-exclusive tracks and performed solo during the early 2010s.
What is Nicole Jung's role in KARA?
Nicole serves as the main rapper, main dancer, and lead vocalist of KARA. Her dynamic rapping and sharp dance skills have been central to the group's performance identity since their debut in 2007.
