With news of KARA's Nicole leaving the group, KARA has been the center of many issues as to what the future has in store. Jiyoung's soon expiring contract is another issue that has come up.

News of Nicole's withdrawal from the group has stirred up a great firestorm. The issues here are KARA's future activities, Jiyoung's contract renewal, replacement members, solo activities, and more. Korean and Japanese news sources are filled with these issues and constantly reporting on the matter.

Jiyoung's contract, as you've probably all heard by now, is expiring in April. KARA's Seungyeon, Hara, and Kyuri have all renewed 2 year contracts with DSP Media, so it's no wonder that Jiyoung's upcoming contract expiration and question of renewal is a hot topic.

DSP Media has reported that Jiyoung is currently thinking hard about renewing her contract. Her future singing and academic career are up in the air, and she's taking some time to seriously consider her decision, as she should.

One source cautiously stated, "It's not yet time to say anything definite. There's still time left until the contract renewal deadline, so we'll just have to wait and see."

Will KARA continue their activities as a 4-member group? Will Jiyoung leave, decreasing the group to just 3 members? Will KARA recruit new members? There are so many possibilities, and KARA fans are eager to hear more information regarding these matters.

DSP Media stated, "There will be no further changes until her contract expiration in April. KARA's 5-member activities have already been concluded last year, so with Nicole's upcoming contract expiration on the 16th, there probably won't be any more opportunities to see KARA's 5 members together."

Nicole's withdrawal, Jiyoung's contract renewal, member changes, member additions, and all matters regarding KARA are currently being reported. Will the girl group remain as one of the leading Hallyu groups? Or will members be added to KARA? We can only wait to see what the agency decides in determining KARA's fate.