Kang Ji-young
Kang Ji-young (hangul: 강지영; hanja: 姜知英; born January 18, 1994) is a South Korean idol actress and singer based in Japan. She is a former member of the Korean girl group Kara.
Biography
Kang Ji-young was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, South Korea. She debuted at the age of 15 as a third grade middle school student. She is one of the 2 members that joined after member Kim Sung Hee left. She sang Girls' Generation's song "Kissing You" for her audition. Kang is the cousin of the Korean pop singer NS Yoon-G.
She attended Bongilcheon Middle School,Muhak Women's High School. She eventually graduated in February 2012.
Career
Kara (2008-2014)
The group debuted on March 29, 2007. In 2008, Jiyoung joined the group after member Kim Sunghee decided to leave. At the time of her admission, she was only 14 years old making her the youngest member of the group which was previously Nicole Jung. The group eventually made their return with Rock U. Their comeback saw a change in the group's original "sexy and mature" image to a "cute and playful" appeal.
