Kara vocalist, Kim Sung Hee announced her departure today from the group.
The decision was taken after lengthy discussions between her father who was unhappy with her for neglecting her studies and DSP Entertainment.
According to someone from DSP, "Kim Sung Hee and the other members have always got along well with each other and are on good relations. They (Park Gyu Ri, Han Seung Yeon and Jung Nicole) are noticeably sad to see her depart.
Sung Hee had earlier promised her parents that she would do her best in her studies while going about her singing duties with Kara. But because of the hectic singing schedule, she neglected her studies and due to heavy stress, she also developed health issues. She will now focus on her studies instead.
DSP will launch an audition through MNet in mid March to find new members for Kara and make up for Kim Sung Hee absence. And it's understood that they are auditioning for two members instead and make Kara a 5-member group.
DSP spokesperson added, "The process of replacing Kim Sung Hee through auditions will be shown on MNet. After going through this tough period, Kara will make their comeback with a new mature image."
According to someone from DSP, "Kim Sung Hee and the other members have always got along well with each other and are on good relations. They (Park Gyu Ri, Han Seung Yeon and Jung Nicole) are noticeably sad to see her depart.
Sung Hee had earlier promised her parents that she would do her best in her studies while going about her singing duties with Kara. But because of the hectic singing schedule, she neglected her studies and due to heavy stress, she also developed health issues. She will now focus on her studies instead.
DSP will launch an audition through MNet in mid March to find new members for Kara and make up for Kim Sung Hee absence. And it's understood that they are auditioning for two members instead and make Kara a 5-member group.
DSP spokesperson added, "The process of replacing Kim Sung Hee through auditions will be shown on MNet. After going through this tough period, Kara will make their comeback with a new mature image."
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