Nicole Jung (Kara) Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Nicole Jung is an American singer and actress who is mostly recognized for being one of the members of the popular second-generation K-pop group, Kara (2007–2014; 2022–Present). She was joined in the band by members such as Seungyeon, Jiyoung, Sunghee, Youngji, Hara, and Park Gyu-ri at various times throughout the group’s run.

Born Name

Nicole Yongju Jung

Nick Name

Jung Yong-ju, Cole

Sun Sign

Libra

Born Place

Glendale, California, United States

Nationality

Education

Nicole completed her education from the Mark Keppel Elementary School and Eleanor J. Toll Middle School, both situated in California.

Occupation

Singer, Actress

Family

• Mother – Shirley Kim (Businesswoman)

Manager

Nicole has been represented by –

• CJ Victor Entertainment
• B2M Entertainment
• DSP Media
• JWK Entertainment

Genre

K-pop, J-pop, R&B, Synthpop, Disco, Electropop

Instruments

Vocals, Violin

Labels

• JWK Entertainment
• DSP Media
• Rainbow Bridge World
• CJ Victor Entertainment
• Diamond Music
• B2M Entertainment

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 5 in or 165 cm

Weight

55 kg or 121 lbs

Race / Ethnicity

Asian

Hair Color

Black

However, she often dyes her hair in different colors.

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Pointed chin
• Beauty mark below her lips
• Tattoo on her shoulder

Brand Endorsements

Nicole Jung has endorsed or promoted brands such as –

• LG Optimus Bright (2011)
• Samsung Dugeun Dugeun Tomorrow (2010)
• Rhaon Japan (2010)
• Mistine BB Wonder Compact (2010)
• Union Bay (2011)
• KDDI (2010)
• Ask
• Bear Paws

Nicole Jung Favorite Things

• Album By NSYNC – No Strings Attached (2000)

Nicole Jung Facts

1. She grew up in California but decided to shift base to South Korea in order to pursue a music career in the competitive world of K-pop.
2. While in school, Nicole was a member of the drill team, participated in choir, took dance lessons, and also played the violin for 4 years.
3. She was one of the original members of Kara along with Park Gyu-ri, Han Seung-yeon, and Kim Sung-hee. The 4 members made their debut on March 29, 2007.
4. Nicole’s mother opened a Korean barbecue restaurant named Aura The Grill in Seoul after accompanying her daughter to South Korea.
5. She was the maknae of the group from the time of the group’s debut in 2007 until the addition of 14-year-old Kang Ji-young in 2008.
6. Nicole performed songs by the American group Black Eyed Peas and the South Korean singer Ivy (Park Eun-hye) during her auditions for DSP Media.
7. She was one of the members of the one-time project group called Dazzling Red formed in 2012. Her fellow bandmates included HyunA from the groups 4Minute and Wonder Girls, Hyosung from Secret, Nana from After School, and Hyolyn from Sistar. 
8. Nicole counts Key (Kim Ki-bum) from SHINee and Seohyun from Girls’ Generation amongst her closest friends.
9. Her MBTI personality type is ENFJ.
10. Nicole loves to cook food and watch movies in her free time.
11. She owns a pet dog named Melly of the Australian Shepherd breed.
12. Nicole has described her ideal type as a guy “who can take care of girls”.
13. She is the only member of Kara who was born and raised in the United States.

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