KARA's Ji Young reveals her bare face

On January 18th, KARA's Ji Young uploaded a photo through her twitter with a message, "Thank you to those who celebrated my birthday. I'm just rolling around at home right now but I love this so much!"

In the photo, Ji Young is wearing a Mickey Mouse t-shirt. She is lying on the bed without any make-up. Her pretty and fresh look draw much attention.

Netizens commented, "She looks beautiful", "She should be proud of her no makeup face", and "Her T-shirt is cute."

Source: Ji Young's twitter

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Happy Birthday to KARA's Jiyoung

Birth Name: Kang Ji Young

Stage Name: Jiyoung

Birthday: January 18, 1994

Position: Vocalist & Maknae

Height: 168 cm

The outstanding height of '94liner' ! Are you jealous?

Recently, a photo titled '1994 idols' height' was uploaded on an online community board, it became a hot issue.

The photo was taken during the special episode of 'Music Bank', featuring Miss A's Suzy, KARA's Ji Young, fx's  Sulli, Krystal and 4minute's So Hyun.

All of the members are wearing high heels of approximately same height, and their height difference can be clearly seen.

The tallest girl is Sulli, who has the nickname 'Giant Baby', and the order goes down to Suzy, Ji Young, Krystal, and So Hyun.

Netizens commented, "They are so lucky" and "So Hyun is not short at all, because the others are so tall", "What's their average height?", etc.

Source: starN

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KARA’s Jiyoung steps down from ‘IRIS 2’

KARA’s Kang Jiyoung has confirmed her exit from the long-awaited drama, ‘IRIS 2’.

DSP Media announced on January 8 that due to differences in scheduling and filming, the network and the agency couldn’t see eye to eye on a few matters resulting in Kang Jiyoung walking away from the show.

In the upcoming drama, Jiyoung was originally set to play Song Chae Ran, an undercover agent of NSS. However, she was overwhelmed with her conflicting Japan schedule and ultimately decided to leave the cast.

‘IRIS 2’ is reportedly struggling to fill the vacant spot left by Jiyoung as they open another casting call for the role.

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18 1 KARA Nicole-Jiyoung, “We want to change the Collaboration Red-White”

Nicole and Jiyoung revelation saying that both want to trade their roles in the collaboration in one of the end of year performance.

On the 6th, KARA's 2013 Japan First Concert "KARASIA 2013 Happy New Year in Tokyo Dome" took place in Japan Tokyo Dome.

In the press conference that opened before the show start, Nicole and Jiyoung mentioned a topic about Dazzling Red and Mystic White collaboration that was performed in SBS Gayo Daejun and sparks interest.
On the press conference Nicole said "(in the collaboration) jiyoungie really grown up a lot, and it was an opportunity to be able to show own image" and "Jiyoung able to showed off her own charms and since our maknae shines i felt proud " complimented Jiyoung's Mystic White performance.

Jiyoung responded "I saw Nicole onnie's Dazzling Red and she looks pure" also added "though we are the same team, i only looked at Nicole onnie she really shines".

However shortly after she also said "One thing that i regret, i also want to try a sexy thing, honestly i wanted to be in Dazzling Red team" revealing her desire.

Nicole replied "I was the one wanted to do Mystic White, i also want to try something pure" expressing her complaint and evoking laughters.

KARA is the first Korean Girl Group to hold a concert in Tokyo Dome, 45000 seats were sold out


 Source: http://media.daum.ne...130107092328976

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KARA’s Kang Jiyoung decides not to appear on Iris 2

KARA’s Kang Jiyoung recently made an official announcement that she will not to appear on TV series Iris 2.
On January 8, KARA’s agency said, “Kang has been discussing with the production crew for KBS new TV series Iris 2. But we had a different view and so we decided not to appear.”
“Since it will be her first appearance on a Korean TV series, we carefully thought about what will be the best for the series and her. She decided not to appear on Iris 2 but is keep receiving offers from movies and TV series. We will make a decision very carefully.”
Kang has previously appeared on the Japanese TV series Rainbow Rose.

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