KARA’s Nicole has signed an exclusive contract with Incode Entertainment, the entertainment agency founded by Kim Jae Joong.

On the 18th, Incode Entertainment announced, "We have signed an exclusive contract with singer Nicole," adding, "We will provide full support to help Nicole, an all-around entertainer with diverse talents, showcase her abilities as an artist."

KARA, which debuted in 2007, has been loved for numerous hit songs, including Rock U, Pretty Girl, Honey, Mister, Lupin, Mamma Mia, STEP, Jumping, Pandora, Damaged Lady, and CUPID.

The group, a major force in the Korean Wave in Japan, reunited in 2022 to celebrate their 15th debut anniversary, releasing the song WHEN I MOVE and garnering significant attention.

Nicole launched her solo career in 2014 with her first mini-album, First Romance, and has consistently released singles since. Last year, she reached the finals of the Chinese girl group audition program Seungpung 2024.

Her new agency, Incode Entertainment, was co-founded by singer and actor Kim Jae Joong in 2023. The company represents artists including SayMyName, Kim Min Jae, Lee Ji Hoon, Jung Si Hyun, Oh Ji Yool, and Song Ji Woo.

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