Kara’s Goo Hara: “Sorry for causing fans to worry.” No comment from Nicole

Girl group Kara bowed to fans on the first day of their Japanese tour, apologizing for the recent buzz surrounding member Nicole’s leaving the group. At the first concert of Kara’s Japanese tour, held at the Yokohama Arena on October 8, Goo Hara apologized to fans, “We’re sorry for causing fans to worry. Please continue to show us your support so we can show you a better Kara.” Nicole just nodded along with the other group members, without offering any comment herself. The other members said that they are happy to be in Japan for the concert tour.

On October 4, Kara’s agency, DSP Media, stated, “Nicole does not intend to renew her contract, which ends in January 2014.” In addition, they revealed that Kang Ji Young’s contract ends in April 2014, and she is currently considering studying aboard and other options. However, DSP stated that Kara would not break up and would continue their activities as a group, even if a member leaves.

Nicole tweeted her feelings about this issue on October 6, stating, “I started my activities as a member of Kara and I would like to end them with Kara.”

Meanwhile, Kara will continue their activities in Korea and Japan.