KARA’s Kang Jiyoung Remembers The Late Goo Hara With Nostalgic Pictures And A Heartfelt Message

KARA member Kang Jiyoung celebrated her and the late Goo Hara‘s 15th debut anniversary with nostalgic pictures and a heartfelt message.

Kang Jiyoung (left) and Goo Hara (right) | @kkangjji_/Instagram

On July 24, Kang Jiyoung posted a picture of her and Goo Hara along with a message congratulating the two of them—and fellow member Seungyeon‘s birthday.

Congratulations. I love you. 20080724.
Today marks the 15th debut anniversary for me and Hara unnie! Also, it’s Seungyeon unnie’s birthday.

— Kang Jiyoung

Seungyeon, Kang Jiyoung, and Goo Hara (left to right) | @kkangjji_/Instagram

Born in 1994, Kang Jiyoung spent half her life as a singer, and she shared how different she is from when she debuted and now.

I debuted at 15 years old, and already half of my life has passed. I was just a little kid who knew nothing, and now I’ve changed my stage name twice. Well… I can’t say anything grand, but I want to tell you that I’m doing pretty well and not to worry, and that I miss you all.

— Kang Jiyoung

| @kkangjji_/Instagram

KARA debuted in 2007 with the song “Break It,” but members Kang Jiyoung and Goo Hara joined in 2008 when there was a lineup change. Goo Hara passed away on November 24, 2019, and Kang Jiyoung showed her enduring friendship and loyalty by remembering her and Goo Hara’s debut.

Here is Kang Jiyoung’s post.

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Congratulations. I love you. 20080724.

Today marks the 15th debut anniversary for me and Hara unnie!
Also, it’s Seungyeon unnie’s birthday

I debuted at 15 years old, and already half of my life has passed. I was just a little kid who knew nothing, and now I’ve changed my stage name twice.

Well… I can’t say anything grand, but I want to tell you that I’m doing pretty well and not to worry, and that I miss you all.

— Kang Jiyoung