Hur Young Ji (허영지; or simply Youngji) is a South Korean singer and actress under DSP Media. She is the maknae of the girl group KARA.
She made her solo debut on September 12, 2023 with the single album "Toi Toi Toi".
Career[]
2014–2016: KARA Project, KARA[]
In 2014, Hur Young Ji became a contestant on the reality show KARA Project aimed to find the new member of the girl group KARA. She ranked 1st place in the finale and ultimately joined KARA as a new member.[2] She made her debut as a member of KARA on August 18, 2014 with the release of their sixth mini album Day & Night.
On January 15, 2016, DSP Media announced Gyuri, Seungyeon and Hara's departure from KARA due to contract expiration. The company also noted that Youngji would continue her music career as a solo artist. The company is planning to help Youngji succeed and develop for the future.[3]
2016–present: Solo career[]
On December 8, 2016, she was revealed as a hidden member of DSP Media's new co-ed group KARD for their first pre-debut single "Oh NaNa".[4]
On August 16, 2017, DSP announced that Hur Young Ji will release a solo song "Memory Clock", on August 25.[5]
On August 18, 2021, it was reported that Hur Young Ji had renewed her contract with DSP Media.[6]
On August 11, 2023, DSP announced that Hur Young Ji will make her official solo debut in September.[7] On August 28, they announced the single album, "Toi Toi Toi", scheduled for release on September 12.[8]
Her first Japanese single, "Toi Toi Toi", was released on December 28.[9]
Discography[]
Korean[]Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
Promotional singles[]
Features[]
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Japanese[]Singles[]
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Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- KARA Project (MBC Music, 2014) - contestant
- Change Days (Kakao TV, 2021-2022) - main host
Writing credits[]
All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated[10]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
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| 2022 | |||
| KARA | "Happy Hour" | Move Again | Writing |
| 2023 | |||
| Herself | "Climax" | "Toi Toi Toi" | Writing |
Gallery[]
- Main article: Hur Young Ji/Gallery
References[]
Official links[]
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