Jiyoung's Contract With DSP Media Expires, Leaves For London To Study

DSP Media has released a statement officially announcing the expiration of Jiyoung's contract and her departure from KARA

Apr 5, 2014 10:53 AM BST

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DSP Media has released a statement officially announcing the expiration of Jiyoung's contract and her departure from KARA. With this, it has been revealed that Jiyoung has left from London to pursue studies abroad.

In their statement, DSP Media said,

"Hello, this is DSP Media. After Jiyoung revealed her intent to study abroad in January, she had been on a break and had been preparing to study abroad, and has now departed for London on Friday morning to take language and acting classes.

With this, Jiyoung's contract with DSP Media has expired.  We respect Jiyoung's wishes to stand on her own and we send our support and encouragement for her new challenge.

In the meantime, KARA's Gyuri, Seungyeon, and Hara are focusing on their individual activities in various broadcasting fields like acting, variety, and emceeing, and are planning to release an album later this year. 

We ask that you give the KARA members, who are carrying out a variety of activities, as well as Jiyoung your unchanging support and love."

In related news, KARA's Seungyeon has revealed that the group will make a comeback this year. DSP Media has confirmed that they have no plans of drafting new members for the group.

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