The fans of the second-generation K-pop groups must be in high spirits after Kara members rejoined the band to celebrate 15 years of their musical journey.
Now, since the group is way older than most of Gen Z’s, we are here to introduce you all to the members of Kara, the popular K-pop girl group in the budding years of Korean Pop Music.
In this article, we will be telling you briefly about the band’s history and current activities, followed by the introduction of the Kara profile and Kara members’ ages, birthdays, heights, weights, and Zodiac Signs. So, keep reading!
Kara Kpop Group Introduction
Kara is a five-membered South Korean girl group working under RBW. The group was formed in 2007 by DSP Media and was disbanded ten years later, on 15 January 2016.
In the early years of Korean pop music, Kara was among those few groups to experiment with the Japanese market and introduce catchy and fun music to the youth.
During the debut of Kara in 2007, the band members were Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, and Sunghee. However, as Sunghee left the group in 2008, Jiyoung and Hara were added to the band.
After the contract of the members expired, Kara members drifted apart which eventually led to the disbandment. However, in the celebration of completing 15 years in the Korean-Pop industry, the band reorganized in 2022.
Kara Current Member
Gyuri
Gyuri is the leader and lead vocalist of the Kara K-pop group. She was born on 21 May 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. Therefore, her current age is 35 years.
If we speak of her physical attributes, her height is 160 cm (5’3”), and her weight is 45 kg (99 lbs). Born in May, Gyuri is a Gemini, and her blood type is AB.
She has a bubbly yet tomboyish personality. Even a psychologist confirms that Gyuri is somewhat on the masculine side. Though, she still likes manly guys. His ideal type is someone similar to actor Jung Jae Young.
Seungyeon
Han Seung Yeon is the main vocalist of the band. Her stage name is just Sengyeon. She was born on 24 July 1988, thus, making her current age to be 35 years.
Seungyeon is Korean by nationality, as she was born and brought up in Seoul, South Korea. However, she received her high school education from Tenafly High School in New Jersey, United States.
Her blood type is A, and her zodiac sign is Leo. In terms of physique, she is 160 cm (5’3”) tall and weighs around 43 kg (94 lbs).
Seungyeon looks much younger than her age. Though, unlike other women, she doesn’t appreciate this quality of her. She likes men who are manly but have a soft persona.
Nicole
Nicole or Nicole Jung is the main rapper and lead dancer of Kara. She also serves as the vocalist for the band. Her real name is Jung Young Joo.
Nicole was born on 7 October 1991, which makes her a Libra. And for her age, she is currently 32 years old. Her height is 165 cm (5’ 5”), and her estimated weight is around 45 kg (99 lbs).
Nicole’s nationality is Korean, even though she was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
On 13 January 2014, her contract with the band expired. Hence, she left the group afterward. However, she reunited with the members of Kara on their 15th anniversary comeback.
As for the facts, Nicole loves cooking, and her ideal type is a caring guy.
Jiyoung
Jiyoung has the position of vocalist and rapper in the Kara K-pop group. Also, she serves as the vocalist for the band. Her full name is Kang Ji Young, and she was born on 18 January 1994 in Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
The current age of Jiyoung is 29 years, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Speaking of her height and weight, she is 168 cm (5’ 6”) tall and weighs around 45 kg (99 lbs). Her blood type is O.
Jiyoung was very close to the former Kara member, Hara, as she took great care of her. Also, she is into funny guys who can make her laugh all the time.
Youngji
Youngji is the main rapper and lead dancer of the group. Since she is the youngest Kara member, she is also the maknae of the band.
Youngji was born on 30 August 1994. Thus, she has recently turned 29 years old. Her zodiac sign is Virgo, and she has A blood type.
Speaking of her height and weight, she is 166 cm (5’ 5”) tall, and she weighs over 49 kg (108 lbs).
Her full name is Heo Young Ji. She became a part of the Kara group in 2014, as she secured the first position on the “Kara Project.” Her ideal type is someone like actor Kim Soo Hyun.
Kara Former Members
Hara
Hara was the visual, and face of the group. She was also serving the position of main dancer and vocalist in the Kara K-pop band. She left Kara after her contract with the band expired in 2014.
Hara was 164 cm (5’5”) tall, and her estimated weight was 43 kg (94 lbs). She was born under the sun sign Capricorn, and she had a B blood type.
Her birthdate is 3 January 1991, in Gwangju, South Korea. Unfortunately, she left us pretty soon. Hara died on 24 November 2019. The reasons for her death are still unknown, but it is speculated as a suicide.
When Hara was alive, she used to say that if she wouldn’t have been an idol, then she must be a flight attendant. However, because of her height, she wasn’t able to make it through.
Sunghee
Sunghee was the main vocalist of Kara. Her full name is Kim Sung Hee, and she was born and brought up in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. Currently, she is 34 years old because her birthdate is 17 May 1989.
She withdrew her participation from the band on her father’s wish. It happened just one year after the official debut of Kara, in 2008. Later, in 2011, she got married to Yang Won Joon.
Sunghee used to be 165 cm (5’ 5”) tall. And as she left the group quite early, there isn’t much information regarding her other personal details.
Conclusion
So, have you heard the latest mini album of Kara, “Move Again”? It was aired on 29 November 2022 with a leading track, “When I Move”. If not, go on and listen to it as it features the old members of the band, Nicole and Youngji collaborating with some fresh faces of Kara. Also, be connected with us as we keep updating our website with all the latest K-pop news!
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