Gyuri

Seungyeon

Nicole

Jiyoung

Youngji

Past members

Sunghee

Hara

Introduction

KARA is a South Korean girl group under RBW formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group originally debuted with four members: Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Nicole Jung, and Sunghee. However, a year later, Sunghee left which led to the addition of Kang Jiyoung, and Goo Hara. Being one of the first Korean groups to focus on the Japanese market with popular catchy tunes and fun choreographies (such as the famous butt dance in Mister's MV) they went on to become one of the most popular girl groups of the second generation in Kpop.

In 2015, following the expiration of their 7-year contract with DSP Media, Nicole and Jiyoung left the group. Following this, KARA went through reorganization. This led to Heo Youngji's addition to the group.

After almost 10 years of promotion, KARA eventually disbanded on January 15, 2016.

On November 24th, 2019, Goo Hara committed suicide reigniting controversies endemic within the industry such as overworking idols and impossible beauty standards.

On September 19, 2022, it was announced that KARA would be releasing an album under RBW to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their debut with Nicole and Jiyoung ultimately rejoining the group.

Current state:

active 

RBW:

Jun 1, 2022-present

Universal Sigma:

Jan 1, 2010-present

EMI Records Japan:

Apr 1, 2013-Feb 1, 2014

DSP Media:

Mar 29, 2007-Jan 15, 2016

Debut:

Mar 29, 2007

Debut to 1st win:

707 days

Active years:

2007-2016,2022-present

Country:

South Korea

Most popular member:

Seungyeon

kpopping rank:

157th

Fandom:

KAMILIA

Fandom color(s):

Pearl-Peach

Member's profiles

See pics for more Gyuri

Gyuri

Korean: 구리

Japanese: ギュリ

Birthday:

May 21, 1988

Age:

36 years old

Birthplace:

Seoul     South Korea

Height:

5'4" (162 cm)

Weight:

99.2 lbs (45 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Gemini

Blood type:

AB

MBTI:

ESTJ

Position:

Leader, Lead Vocalist, Center

See pics for more Seungyeon

Seungyeon

Korean: 승연

Japanese: スンヨン

Birthday:

Jul 24, 1988

Age:

36 years old

Birthplace:

Seoul     South Korea

Height:

5'3" (160 cm)

Weight:

94.8 lbs (43 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Leo

Blood type:

A

MBTI:

ISFJ/INFJ

Position:

Main Vocalist

See pics for more Nicole

Nicole

Korean: 니콜

Japanese: ニコール

Birthday:

Oct 7, 1991

Age:

33 years old

Birthplace:

Los Angeles, California     United States

Height:

5'6" (167 cm)

Weight:

101.4 lbs (46 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Libra

Blood type:

A

MBTI:

ENFJ

Position:

Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist

See pics for more Jiyoung

Jiyoung

Korean: 지용

Japanese: じょん

Birthday:

Jan 18, 1994

Age:

30 years old

Birthplace:

Paju, Gyeonggi     South Korea

Height:

5'6" (167 cm)

Zodiac-sign:

Capricorn

MBTI:

ENTP-T

Position:

Vocalist

See pics for more Youngji

Youngji

Korean: 영지

Japanese: ヨンジ

Birthday:

Aug 30, 1994

Age:

30 years old

Birthplace:

Goyang, Gyeonggi-do     South Korea

Height:

5'6" (166 cm)

Weight:

108 lbs (49 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Virgo

Blood type:

A

MBTI:

ISFJ-T

Position:

Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae