Nicole Jung

In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.

Nicole Yongju Jung (Hangul: 정니콜; Korean name: Jung Yong-Ju, Hangul: 정용주), better known mononymously as Nicole, was born on October 7, 1991. She is a Korean-American singer. Born and raised in Glendale, California but moved to South Korea to pursue her dreams.[1] Known for being a member of girl group Kara formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.

Nicole Jung
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Nicole in 2014
Born
Nicole Yongju Jung

(1991-10-07) October 7, 1991 (age 32)
Other namesJung Yong-ju
OccupationSinger
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2007–present
Labels
  • DSP Media
  • B2M Entertainment
Associated actsKara
Korean name
Hangul정용주
Hanja
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Biography

Nicole was born on October 7, 1991, in Glendale, California. She moved to Korea with her mom. Her mother has a ramyeon restaurant called "Red Kitchen".[2] She has played violin 4th through 8th grade. She was on a show called "KAIST" (portrayed a celebrity's life as a college student) which was renamed to "Nicole The Entertainer's Introduction to Veterinary Science" in Konkuk University since Nicole would not be attending KAIST.[3] The first episode aired on November 12, 2009. She is also very popular with a lot of fans and is a member of Korea's K-POP "KARA"

Career

Kara

Solo activities

Nicole joined Star Golden Bell on December 20, 2008, hosting a segment called "Level With Me (Season 2)" in which the guests have to guess a term or title from her clues; the challenge comes due to her comparative lack of skill and experience with the Korean language. The segment ended on October 17, 2009.[4]

In April 2009, she sang a duet with former Noel member Kang Kyun-seong called "Happy and".[5]

In August 2009, she and 2PM ex member Jaebeom became part of historical culture variety show Nodaji, replacing Choi Min Yong and Kim Tae Hyun. But the show was canceled due to low ratings on October 2009.

In November 2009, She joined Nicole The Entertainer's Introduction to Veterinary Science.

In July 2010, she joined Good Sunday - Yeongwunghogeol (영웅호걸).

Discography

Singles

  • "Kkeun" - Sunha (Rap. Nicole) (2008)
  • "Happy And" - Kang Kyun-seong (Duet. Nicole) (2009)
  • "Gorae" - Park Myeong-su (Duet. Nicole) (2010)

Filmography

Broadcasts Informations Dates
KBS 2TV Star Golden Bell 《Level With Me (Season 2)》
MBC Sunday Sunday Night 《Nodaji》
Mnet Nicole The Entertainer's Introduction to Veterinary Science
SBS Good Sunday 《Yeongwunghogeol》

Awards

Nicole Jung Media

References

Other websites