| Heo Young-ji Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 30, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hair Color | Black |
Heo Young-ji is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, television personality, and entertainer who found fame as one of the members of the famous K-pop group, Kara (2014-2016; 2022-Present). As of 2023, her fellow group members include Park Gyu-ri, Seungyeon, Jiyoung, and Nicole Jung.
Born Name
Heo Young-ji
Nick Name
Hur Young-ji
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Young-ji studied at the School of Performing Arts Seoul.
Occupation
Singer, Actress, Dancer, Entertainer, Television Personality
Family
- Siblings – She has a sister.
Manager
Young-ji has been represented by –
- DSP Media
- Core Contents Media
- KeyEast
Genre
K-pop, J-pop, R&B, Synthpop, Disco, Electropop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- DSP Media
- Rainbow Bridge World
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
53 kg or 117 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Young-ji has dated –
- Ha Hyun-woo (2017-2019) – She met and fell in love with Ha Hyun-woo in 2017 while they both were panel members on Shadow Singer. Ha Hyun-woo is most well-known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band, Guckkasten. The duo confirmed that they were dating in March 2018 through their respective agencies. The news of their relationship certainly raised several eyebrows as they shared an age difference of 13 years. Sadly, the two called it quits not long after in 2019.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Black
However, she is known to frequently dye her hair.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
She has muted laughter.
Heo Young-ji Favorite Things
- Color – Red
Heo Young-ji Facts
- She previously lived in New Zealand for 2 years.
- Young-ji is quite athletic and enjoys playing sports such as ice skating, soccer, and volleyball.
- She gained widespread attention after appearing in the 2nd season of the reality show, Roommate in 2014.
- Young-ji was selected to become a part of Kara through the televised reality show, Kara Project (2014) after the departure of Nicole and Jiyoung from the band in 2014.
- She was formerly a member of the project girl group known as Cham So Nyeo along with So-hyun from 4Minute, G.NA, and Lizzy (Park Soo-ah) from After School.
- Young-ji was revealed as the first hidden featured member of K.A.R.D. in 2016. The co-ed group released their debut single Oh Na Na on December 13, 2016.
- She has described her ideal type as the actor Kim Soo-hyun, whom she fell for after watching him in the popular historical drama series, Moon Embracing The Sun (2012).
- Out of Gyu-ri, Seungyeon, Ji-young, Nicole, and herself (the current Kara members as of 2023), Youngji has spent the least amount of time as a member of the group.
- She has played the role of Kim Ji-min in the television series At Eighteen (2019), Han Se-gye’s fan in The Beauty Inside (2018), Yoon An-na in Another Miss Oh (2016), and Sonia in I Want to Live Roughly (2021), etc.
- Young-ji celebrates her birthday on the same date as Hollywood celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Michael Chiklis, Peggy Lipton, Warren Buffett, and many others.
- In September 2023, it was revealed that her official fan club name is “Hurming”.
- In September 2023, she released her first solo single titled Toi Toi Toi.
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