Ex-Kara Member Nicole Makes Solo Debut

Nicolemade her solo debut on Wednesday as she held a showcase for her first mini album.

The former member ofKaraleft the girl group early this year when her contract with DSP Media expired.

The title song"Mama"is about a girl who becomes a woman after falling in love.Nicoletried to change her cute and cuddly image to seem more mature and sexy.

"I don't intend to compete withKara",Nicolesaid. "I just want to show my full potential. There were things I couldn't try when I was withKara, so I decided to go solo to show what I can do".