Fans reveal a possible reason for Nicole's decision to leave KARA
People were shocked when they found out thatNicolewasnot renewing her contractwithDSP Mediaand will essentially be dropping out ofKARA. Many people were wondering on why she had made this decision.
Netizens have been widely speculating the reasons themselves, writing out their theories on online forums. The fans claimed that Nicole had been receiving blatant 'poor treatment' since the 'KARA situation' back in 2011. At that time, three members Nicole,Jiyoung, andSeungyeonhad entereda legal battleagainst DSP Media in hopes of terminating their exclusive contracts, claiming they were invalid. However, the girls ultimatelydecided to stayas a five-member group.
One netizen wrote, "According to KARA members' individual activities since 2011, Nicole barely got to do any personal activities for three years excluding her MC role in SBS's 'Inkigayo' withHara."
Also written on-line was, "Before the legal situation, Nicole successfully grabbed parts in 'Star Golden Bell,' 'Introduction to Veterinary Science,' and 'Heroes,' ultimately being responsible for the group's mass public appeal along with Hara. However, after the legal situation, the fact that she did almost no solo guest appearances and barely appeared on broadcasts can only be seen as discrimination from DSP."
In conclusion, netizens are using KARA's monthly and yearly schedules to provide a reason behind Nicole's surprising decision to not renew her contract with DSP Media.