[News/Fan] JKamilia Representitives Drop off Nicole Petition at DSP Media

On the 11th, JKamilias dropped off the petition to let Nicole continue to be in KARA at DSP Media offices in Seoul. The petition had about 20,000 signatures from Kamilia.

[News] DSP Entertainment Says Kara’s Nicole is Undecided on Future Plans

DSP Entertainment, Kara’s agency, released an official statement on Kara’s Nicole’s study abroad plans.

The agency said on November 20, “We haven’t spoken with Nicole in terms of her study abroad plans yet, but she will continue to work as a member of Kara until the end of January of 2014.”

“Nicole’s contract with DSP ends in January of 2014 and she will decide what to do after the contract is over,” said the agency.

A Japanese newspaper Sankei Sports had reported earlier on November 20 that Nicole is planning to go study abroad in America to further train herself as a solo artist. The article said that Nicole has always wanted to be a soloist and she has decided on this in order to fulfill her dreams.

Kara is currently performing at Kara Second Japan Tour Karasia and will be participating in DSP’s family concert DSP Festival on December 14.

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[News] Update on Nicole's Future Plans

News articles in Japan came out about Nicole.

A official close to Nicole said she plans to go to LA in February to train in dancing IF DSP decides Nicole is not able to stay in KARA.

The close official also said Nicole's 22 years old and has dreams of being a solo artist, she wants to fulfill her dream.

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I think Nicole would go to train regardless of the decision, she mentioned her tweet about wanting to grow her skills so...



From Allkpop:

KARA's Nicole rumored to leave for the U.S. if an agreement can't be reached with DSP Media

A source close to Nicole is reported to have said, "Nicole is planning to go to the U.S. in February after her contract expires in mid January. Nicole is a U.S. citizen and was born in LA, and she's planning to further expand her dancing and singing skills at LA, the center of entertainment and world's top stars. It is Nicole's dream to be active as a solo artist. As she is now 22 years of age, it seems she has made this decision to achieve her dreams."

In addition, 'Sankei Sports' suggests that the reason for the conflict between DSP Media and Nicole stems from the issue of pursuing activities as a solo artist. They said, "Nicole has wanted both group and solo activities from the start of KARA. However, DSP Media does not recognize solo activities as an artist. Because of this, there was a difference of opinion. It seems this was one of the reasons for when she asked for her contract to be terminated back in 2011."

Regarding this report about Nicole's intention to leave for the U.S. in February, a DSP Media rep commented, "We are currently looking into the situation. The KARA members are currently on their tour in Japan. We haven't heard any details, so we will reveal our official statement after we confirm with Nicole."

  http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/11/karas-nicole-rumored-to-leave-for-the-us-if-an-agreement-cant-be-reached-with-dsp-media#ixzz2l9OUVicH

From Soompi:

  

Japanese Media Report that Kara’s Nicole Will Go to the States in February 

Sankei Sports News reported that Nicole is currently considering to study in the U.S. in February. They reported that a representative of Nicole confirmed that the singer will not be renewing her contract when it ends in January, and will leave the group when it wraps up their Japanese concert tour. According to the representative, Nicole will go back to L.A. to train and study singing and dancing under top American artists. She hopes to come back to the Korea as a stronger solo singer.

http://www.soompi.com/2013/11/19/japanese-media-report-that-karas-nicole-will-go-to-the-states-in-february/#.UowkmCc6Ygo 

From Koreaboo:

Nicole to return to the U.S. after her contract with DSP expires?

More news about Nicole’s departure from KARA and DSP Media resurfaces.

On November 20th, Korean news outlets reported that Nicole is considering leaving for Los Angeles, once her contract with the agency officially expires. According to Sankei Sports, a news agency in Japan, Nicole is considering flying to the United States to retrain and study, the moment her contract with DSP Media expires on January 2014.

It was further stated that Nicole’s possible withdrawal from the agency is caused by their different opinions on her growth as a solo artist, after previously mentioning that she wishes to be a solo artist, whilst being active in the group.

No other confirmation about this report has been released. DSP Media has not yet commented on this matter.

http://www.koreaboo.com/index.html/_/general/nicole-to-return-to-the-us-after-her-contract-r21366

 I wouldn't be so set on this because Nicole hasn't said anything herself.

So, what do you guys think?

[Vid] Mnet DFLA: Nicole Contract Mentioned

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 * DSP has mentioned they will not add new members.

[News] Kara’s Japanese Fans Petition: “DSP Must Allow Nicole in Kara”

 

“DSP will allow Nicole to remain in Kara with our efforts!” 

Kara’s Japanese fans were out in full force trying to gather signatures to make DSP allow Nicole to remain a part of Kara. 

Since October 8, Kara has been on a concert tour in Japan. During their concert in Yokohama on October 9, volunteer petitioners were shouting “Let’s make Nicole remain in Kara!” while trying to gather signatures.

The petitioners plan to follow Kara on its seven-city Japanese concert tour, which includes the cities of Nagoya, Yokohama, Fukuoka and Osaka. They plan to gather as many signatures as possible and then mail them to DSP headquarters.

One participant said, “We already accept the fact that DSP will no longer manage Nicole. We just want Nicole to be allowed to perform with Kara, even if she is managed by a different company. We hope DSP will listen to us.”

It seems DSP will have a lot to think about, since Japan contains one of Kara’s biggest fan bases. 

Kara’s current contract with DSP also includes a contract with Universal Japan, and they are both set to end in December.  Fans are worried that Universal will not allow members with a different contract to work with Kara. Universal is known for its tough stance on concurrent contracts.

Fans are anxiously waiting to hear if Nicole will be allowed to perform with Kara after she leaves Universal.

src | soompi

[Info/News] DSP responds after Nicole's Twitter Explanation

[2013.10.07] DSP Media's representative said "For now the company is only able to talk about Nicole's refusal to renew the contract. We haven't consider yet the possibility of Nicole continuing doing activities as KARA with other members without renewing the contract."

Translated by yooniqda_

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[Info/Update] DSP Clarifies About Nicole's Contract

 

KBS Entertainment Broadcast

Interview with DSP.

"For Nicole, she has not shown us ANY response regarding the contract renewal. So, we are assuming her contract will expire in January." 

[News/Info] Nicole's Contract with DSP will expire in January, No renewal

DSP says Nicole didn't renew her contract and her contract will expire in January as scheduled.

Gyuri, SeungYeon, and Hara renewed their contracts for 2 more years. Jing still has time to consider, her contract expires in April.


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