The contract of KARA member, Jiyoung with DSP Media has expired.
It was a wonder if she will be renewing her contract but the question has now been answered, as her contract has officially expired and decided not to be extended.
On April 5, DSP Media revealed, "In January, Kang Jiyoung revealed her will to study abroad, and she has recently taken a break from activities while preparing for studying abroad. Early in the morning of April 5, she left for London to practice her language skills and take acting classes.”
The agency continued, “At the same time, Kang Jiyoung’s exclusive contract with DSP Media expired. We respect her choice to stand alone, and we send our support for her new challenges."
Jiyoung followed the footsteps of Nicole, who has ended her contract earlier this year. Currently, Nicole is in New York, studying. With regards to the remaining members, Gyuri, Seungyeon, DSP Media Stated, “They are focusing on individual activities through acting, variety, and MCing, and we are planning to release an album in the second half of the year.”
“Please show your continuous and generous support and love the members of Kara, who are pursuing more diverse activities than ever before, and Kang Jiyoung,” DSP Media said.