[News] Nicole Officially Signs with B2M Entertainment, Preparing for Solo Comeback

It has just been confirmed that former KARA member Nicole has signed with B2M Entertainment.

B2M is also host to Lee Hyori, SPICA, and Eric Nam.

Just now, a B2M Entertainment representative has stated, "Nicole has been quietly preparing for a solo album, and as a new part of our agency, we plan to accelerate the album preparations in earnest."

B2M Entertainment's president/CEO is Gil Jonghwa, who worked with KARA from their debut up until their days as one of Korea's top groups. It seems that because of this Gil Jonghwa knows better than anyone what Nicole's potential as a solo artist is.

B2M Entertainment continued, "Nicole decided on all of the details of the contract's terms and conditions and her agenda with CEO Gil Jonghwa, and in order to make preparations worthy of Nicole, who has enjoyed immense popularity in Korea, Japan, and all of Asia, we naturally finalized a fully prepared contract in order to support Nicole."

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Nicole Officially Signs with B2M Entertainment for Solo Debut

Former KARA member Nicole has officially signed an exclusive contract with the same agency that houses Lee Hyori, SPICA, and many others.

On October 14, B2M Entertainment revealed through a press release, “Following the end of her contract with DSP Media, Nicole is currently preparing for her solo debut after confirming a new agency and completing the contract signing. Nicole’s new agency was established by CEO Gil Jong Hwa, who had been with KARA from their debut to their peak. Since their connection under DSP Media, they have maintained close relations with one another.”

More than the conditions of the contract, Nicole was seeking an agency that understands her better than anyone else, as well as one that would be able to support her. It has been said that CEO Gil Jong Hwa watched over Nicole since her trainee days and has praised her potential as a performer.

Meanwhile, Nicole has consistently continued to prepare for her solo album away from the public eye, and with the full support of her new agency, she is planning to officially kick off album preparations.

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Nicole Finalizes Contract with B2M Entertainment

Having left Kara, Nicole has signed a contract with B2M Entertainment, which currently houses Lee Hyori.

B2M Entertainment stated on September 14, “Nicole, who was preparing for her solo activities after her contract ended with DSP Media, has chosen our company as her new agency and finalized her contract.”
B2M Entertainment is the company established by CEO Gil Jong Hwa, who worked with Kara ever since its debut, and Nicole has been keeping in close contact with CEO Gil Jong Hwa since they became acquainted with each other when they were working with DSP Media.

B2M Entertainment stated, “For her solo activities, Nicole wanted an agency that knows her well and can support her above all other contract terms. CEO Gil Jong Hwa has known Nicole since her trainee days and highly regards her potential as an entertainer,” adding, “Nicole wanted to leave all the contract terms and agenda up to her former teacher CEO Gil Jong Hwa, but the company needed time to prepare in order to provide suitable treatment for Nicole, who is popular in Korea, Japan and around Asia, and when the preparation to support Nicole was completed recently, it naturally led to signing of her contact.”

The agency rep concluded, “From now on, Nicole will be preparing her solo album, which she has been preparing by herself quietly until now, under the full support of her new agency. Please show a lot of interest and support for Nicole, soon to stand on her own.”

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OMG! The day has finally coooomeeee! Nicole is BACK! ^^^