Nicole Jung

Name: Nicole Jung
Native name: 정니콜
Given name: Jung Yong Joo
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Female
Born: October 7, 1991
Age: 33

Jung Yong Joo (English name: Nicole) is a South Korean singer and former member of the girl group Kara. She was born in Glendale, California, and moved to South Korea after being accepted by DSP Media as a trainee. Nicole debuted as a member of Kara on March 29, 2007, with their single "Break It". Despite the success of Kara, in January 2014, Nicole decided to leave the group as well as DSP Media to debut as a soloist.

In October 2014, Nicole signed an exclusive contract with B2M Entertainment, which was established by one of Kara's managers. "First Romance" was the name of her first mini-album, released on November 19. By the end of the year, "First Romance" sold over 10K copies. In April 2015, Nicole announced her solo debut in Japan with the single "Something Special", which debuted at the top 10 Oricon charts with almost 12K copies sold the first week. Since then, Nicole has been active as a solo artist in Japan.

In 2020, Nicole opened a YouTube channel and signed with the Japanese agency Diamond Music.
On July 11, 2022 she signed with JWK Entertainment.
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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2014	Secret Love Korean Drama, 2014, 10 eps {A Seven Day Summer} Melly (Ep. 7-8) (Main Role)	10	{A Seven Day Summer} Melly (Ep. 7-8) Main Role	7.4
2011	URAKARA Japanese Drama, 2011, 12 eps [Herself] (Main Role)	12	[Herself] Main Role	6.6

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2011	My Way Korean Movie, 2011, [Press conference guide] (Bit part)	[Press conference guide] Bit part	8.4

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Sisters Who Make Waves Season 5 Chinese TV Show, 2024, 12 eps (Regular Member)	12	Regular Member	7.5
2024	Wish I Have, Kara Korean TV Show, 2024, 8 eps (Regular Member)	8	Regular Member	8.6
2023	Jae Joong and Friends Korean TV Show, 2023, 100 eps (Ep. 47) (Guest)	100	(Ep. 47) Guest	8.5
2023	Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai Japanese TV Show, 2023, 1 eps (Guest)	1	Guest	8.5
2023	I Can See Your Voice Season 10 Korean TV Show, 2023, 8 eps (Ep. 6) (Guest)	8	(Ep. 6) Guest	8.1
2022	Lucky Oppa Korean TV Show, 2022, 14 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest)	14	(Ep. 2) Guest	0.0
2022	Han Moon Cheol's Dashcam Review Korean TV Show, 2022, 114 eps (Ep. 82) (Guest)	114	(Ep. 82) Guest	8.8
2022	Jaechan's Dream Korean TV Show, 2022, 193 eps (Ep. 163) (Guest)	193	(Ep. 163) Guest	8.4
2022	Aiki's Thumbs Up Korean TV Show, 2022, 57 eps (Ep. 22) (Guest)	57	(Ep. 22) Guest	7.7
2022	Map to Go Back Korean TV Show, 2022, 135 eps (Ep. 129) (Guest)	135	(Ep. 129) Guest	0.0
2020	Killing Voice Korean TV Show, 2020, 140 eps (Ep. 69) (Guest)	140	(Ep. 69) Guest	8.6
2020	CDTV Live! Live! Japanese TV Show, 2020, 125 eps (Guest)	125	Guest	8.0
2019	Lunch Attack Korean TV Show, 2019, 890 eps (Ep. 765) (Guest)	890	(Ep. 765) Guest	6.0
2018	Video Star Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps (Ep. 227) (Guest)	179	(Ep. 227) Guest	7.7
2018	MMTG Korean TV Show, 2018, 321 eps (Ep. 139, 267-268) (Guest)	321	(Ep. 139, 267-268) Guest	8.0
2017	SeoulMate Korean TV Show, 2017, 41 eps (Ep. 31) (Guest)	41	(Ep. 31) Guest	7.9
2016	Life Bar Korean TV Show, 2016, 118 eps (Ep. 82) (Guest)	118	(Ep. 82) Guest	8.0
2016	Hit the Stage Korean TV Show, 2016, 10 eps (Ep. 7-8) (Guest)	10	(Ep. 7-8) Guest	8.4
2015	Knowing Bros Korean TV Show, 2015, 460 eps (Ep. 360) (Guest)	460	(Ep. 360) Guest	8.7
2015	King of Mask Singer Korean TV Show, 2015, 485 eps [Contestant] (Ep. 169) (Guest)	485	[Contestant] (Ep. 169) Guest	8.1
2014	A Song for You Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2014, 24 eps (Ep. 21) (Guest)	24	(Ep. 21) Guest	8.1
2013	After School Club Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps (Ep. 121, 567) (Guest)	675	(Ep. 121, 567) Guest	8.0
2012	Miss and Mister Idol Korean TV Show, 2012, 1 eps (Regular Member)	1	Regular Member	7.9
2011	K-Pop Star Korean TV Show, 2011, 22 eps [Spectator] (Ep. 19) (Guest)	22	[Spectator] (Ep. 19) Guest	7.8
2011	Nazotoki Battle TORE Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps (Ep. 30) (Guest)	54	(Ep. 30) Guest	0.0
2011	Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps (Ep. 30, 568-569) (Guest)	690	(Ep. 30, 568-569) Guest	8.3
2010	Hello Counselor Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps (Ep. 5, 43, 139, 186, 205) (Guest)	431	(Ep. 5, 43, 139, 186, 205) Guest	7.9
2010	Beatles Code Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps (Ep. 59) (Guest)	71	(Ep. 59) Guest	7.8
2010	Heroes Korean TV Show, 2010, 40 eps (Regular Member)	40	Regular Member	8.2
2010	Haha Mong Show Korean TV Show, 2010, 11 eps (Ep. 2-3) (Guest)	11	(Ep. 2-3) Guest	7.7
2010	Family Outing Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2010, 17 eps (Ep. 14-15) (Guest)	17	(Ep. 14-15) Guest	7.7
2009	Invincible Youth Korean TV Show, 2009, 58 eps (Ep. 18) (Guest)	58	(Ep. 18) Guest	8.0
2009	Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps (Ep. 18-19, 101) (Guest)	336	(Ep. 18-19, 101) Guest	8.0
2009	Strong Heart Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps (Ep. 2, 23-24, 77-78, 96-97) (Guest)	166	(Ep. 2, 23-24, 77-78, 96-97) Guest	7.8
2009	Idol Show Season 4 Korean TV Show, 2009, 5 eps (Regular Member)	5	Regular Member	7.8
2008	Idol Show Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2008, 17 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest)	17	(Ep. 2) Guest	8.0
2008	Shabekuri 007 Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps (Ep. 79, 112) (Guest)	600	(Ep. 79, 112) Guest	8.2
2008	Idol Show Korean TV Show, 2008, 14 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest)	14	(Ep. 5) Guest	7.7
2008	Family Outing Korean TV Show, 2008, 85 eps (Ep. 81-82) (Guest)	85	(Ep. 81-82) Guest	8.4
2007	Live Talk Show Taxi Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps (Ep.132-133) (Guest)	501	(Ep.132-133) Guest	7.9
2007	Radio Star Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps (Ep. 206) (Guest)	900	(Ep. 206) Guest	7.7
2005	Infinite Challenge Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps (Ep. 177, 197) (Guest)	616	(Ep. 177, 197) Guest	8.2
1991	Inkigayo Korean TV Show, 1991, 1240 eps [Main Host] (November 20, 2011 - August 19, 2012) (Regular Member)	1240	[Main Host] (November 20, 2011 - August 19, 2012) Regular Member	8.1
1986	MUSIC STATION Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps [Performer] (Guest)	1328	[Performer] Guest	8.1
1964	Music Fair Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps (Guest)	3000	Guest	7.0