KARA
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About KARA
KARA is a K-pop girl group made up of six members – Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Koo Hara, NICOLE, Kang Jiyoung and Hur Youngji. The group debuted on March 29, 2007 under DSP Media.
KARA Profile
| Group | 카라 | KARA |
|---|---|
| Fandom | 카밀리아 | KAMILIA |
| Debut | March 29, 2007 |
| Debut Album | Blooming |
| Latest Release | I Do I Do |
| Leader | Park Gyuri |
| Official Color | Pearl Peach |
| Years Active | 2007 – present |
| Label | DSP Media (2007 – 2016) |
| Official Page |  @KARAOfficial329 @KARAOFFICIAL329 |
KARA Members
KARA
Park Gyuri
05/21/1988
Leader
Main Vocalist
Han Seungyeon
07/24/1988
Lead Vocalist
Koo Hara
01/03/1991
Main Dancer
Sub Vocalist
NICOLE
10/07/1991
Main Rapper
Main Dancer
Lead Vocalist
Kang Jiyoung
01/18/1994
Sub Vocalist
Sub Rapper
Hur Youngji
08/30/1994
Lead Rapper
Lead Dancer
Sub Vocalist
Height (from tallest to shortest)
| # | Member | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kang Jiyoung | 167cm |
| 2 | NICOLE | 165cm |
| 3 | Hur Youngji | 165cm |
| 4 | Koo Hara | 162cm |
| 5 | Park Gyuri | 162cm |
| 6 | Han Seungyeon | 160cm |
Citizenship
| # | Member | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Gyuri | Republic of Korea |
| 2 | Han Seungyeon | Republic of Korea |
| 3 | Koo Hara | Republic of Korea |
| 4 | Kang Jiyoung | Republic of Korea |
| 5 | Hur Youngji | Republic of Korea |
| 6 | NICOLE | United States of America |
Blood Type
| # | Member | Blood Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Han Seungyeon | A |
| 2 | NICOLE | A |
| 3 | Hur Youngji | A |
| 4 | Park Gyuri | AB |
| 5 | Koo Hara | B |
| 6 | Kang Jiyoung | O |
Zodiac Sign
| # | Member | Zodiac Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koo Hara | Capricorn |
| 2 | Kang Jiyoung | Capricorn |
| 3 | Park Gyuri | Gemini |
| 4 | Han Seungyeon | Leo |
| 5 | Hur Youngji | Virgo |
| 6 | NICOLE | Libra |
KARA Members Profile & Facts
Park Gyuri
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| Full Name | 박규리 | Park Gyuri |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 21, 1988 |
| Hometown | South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 162cm | 5′-04″ |
| Blood Type | AB |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Family | Mother, Father |
| Education | Dongduk Women’s University |
| Position | Leader, Main Vocalist |
Park Gyuri Facts
| She started her acting career in 1995. |
| She received her Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts & Entertainment from Dongduk Women’s University. |
| Park Gyuri named their group “KARA.” |
Han Seungyeon
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| Full Name | 한승연 | Han Seungyeon |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 24, 1988 |
| Hometown | South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 160cm | 5′-03″ |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Family | Mother, Father |
| Education | GED |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Position | Lead Vocalist |
Han Seungyeon Facts
| She is a Christian. |
| She dropped out of high school and got her GED. |
Koo Hara
| Full Name | 구하라 | Koo Hara |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 3, 1991 |
| Hometown | Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea |
| Date of Death | November 24, 2019 |
| Resting Place | Sky Castle Memorial Park |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 162cm | 5′-04″ |
| Blood Type | B |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Family | Father, Older Brother |
| Education | Sungshin Women’s University |
| Position | Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist |
Koo Hara Facts
| She made her debut as a new member of KARA in 2008. |
| Training Period: 3 months |
| Koo Hara was a SM Entertainment trainee. |
NICOLE
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| Name | 니콜 | NICOLE |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 니콜 용주 정 | Nicole Yongju Jung |
| Korean Name | 정용주 | Jung Yongju |
| Date of Birth | October 7, 1991 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Height | 165cm | 5′-05″ |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Family | Mother, Father |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Position | Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist |
NICOLE Facts
| She is a Christian. |
| Her Korean name means “the dragon’s magic pearl.” |
Kang Jiyoung
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| Full Name | 강지영 | Kang Jiyoung |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 18, 1994 |
| Hometown | Paju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 167cm | 5′-06″ |
| Blood Type | O |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Family | Mother, Father, Two Older Sisters |
| Education | Sungkyunkwan University |
| Position | Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper |
Kang Jiyoung Facts
| She made her debut as a new member of KARA in 2008. |
| Training Period: 1 month |
| DSP Media Audition Song: Girls’ Generation – Kissing You |
Hur Youngji
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| Full Name | 허영지 | Hur Youngji |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 30, 1994 |
| Hometown | South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 165cm | 5′-05″ |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Family | Mother, Father, Older Sister |
| Education | School of Performing Arts Seoul |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Position | Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist |
Hur Youngji Facts
| She made her debut as a new member of KARA after winning KARA Project. |
| She is a Catholic and her baptismal name is Stella. |
| Hur Youngji is a former MBK and Dream T Entertainment trainee. |
KARA Discography
| Year | Type | Album Title | Title Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Digital Single | I Do I Do | I Do I Do |
| 2022 | Special Album | MOVE AGAIN | WHEN I MOVE |
| 2015 | 7th EP | In Love | CUPID |
| 2014 | 6th EP | Day&Night | Mamma Mia |
| 2013 | 4th Album | Full Bloom | Damaged Lady |
| Digital Single | Runaway | Runaway | |
| 2012 | Special Album | KARA Solo Collection | Wanna Do |
| 5th EP | PANDORA | Pandora | |
| 2011 | 3rd Album | STEP | STEP |
| 2010 | 4th EP | Jumping | Jumping |
| Digital Single | We’re With You | We’re With You | |
| 3rd EP | Lupin | Lupin | |
| 2009 | 2nd Album | Revolution | Wanna |
| Digital Single | iMusician | Same Heart | |
| 2nd EP Repackage | Pretty Girl (Special Edition) | Honey | |
| 2008 | 2nd EP | Pretty Girl | Pretty Girl |
| Digital Single | Good Day Season 2 | Good Day Season 2 | |
| 1st EP | KARA 1st | Rock U | |
| 2007 | 1st Album | Blooming | Break It |
Music Show Wins
Former KARA Member
| Name | Born | Position | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Sunghee | May 17, 1989 | Main Vocalist | March 29, 2007 – February 28, 2008 |
