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[ASKKPOP] Jiyoung's acting supposedly to overlap with KARA's upcoming promotions in Japan

Previously, speculations arose that formerKARAmember,Jiyoung, might be starting a solo acting career in Japan.  While herfather previously commented, saying that nothing was certain, but she may want to go down that road after completing her education, reports are now resurfacing in relation to this possibility.


On July 18,Sports DongArevealed that Jiyoung will be taking her first steps as an actress in Japan starting this autumn according to an entertainment rep source.  This report also claimed that she signed a contract with a famous agency in Japan calledSweet Powerand has already set her plans for next year, as well.




Coincidentally, her former group, KARA, hinted that they will be heading over to Japan in this autumn, as well, after releasing new music in October, so it seems likely that both Jiyoung and KARA's promotions will overlap.  Maybe fans will get to see them together soon as it was revealed Jiyoung and KARA remained on close terms after her leave from the group.


Meanwhile, KARA will be releasing new music in Korea sometime in the middle of August with their new member,Youngji, and have already finished recording their title track and recording the MV.  Now, they are engaged in dance practice for stage performances.