DSP Media announced that even if a member of KARA were to leave, the agency currently has no plans to add a new member as a replacement.

Kim Sung Hee previously left KARA back in 2008 and Hara and Jiyoung joined the group later on, leading to speculations that there might be an addition to the team after the expiration of Nicole's contract with DSP Media.


DSP Media revealed to media outlet Star News on the 6th, "Nicole, who shows no intention of renewing her contract, will have her contract end as scheduled this coming January. Even if Nicole leaves Kara, there are no plans to recruit new member(s)."


"Given each member's already established image and popularity, we are hesitant to recruit a new member and reorganize the team. Although there are speculations of possibly recruiting a new member, if you look only at the current situation, the possibility of that happening is considerably low."


The agency also assured that this will not affect KARA's Japanese tour, stating, "The final date for their Japanese arena tour has been set for Kobe on November 24. Until the tour ends, all five members will perform on stage together as planned."


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Source: allkpop.com