CHI CHI's Ji-U was about to debut with Kara' has been a well known topic.

After graduating from Ewha Womans University, Ji-U was already enrolled in music in highschool, middle school and even elementary school, as well her great elite-arts background course.

After studying classical musical since her childhood, her talents and skills began to grow, she can play any traditional instruments, as well the harps, flute and piano. While being in school she won several talent shows. "It was quite obvious that this girl was talented since the day she born" - agency staff said.

Meanwhile, Kara's Kim Sunghee left, Ji-U was asked to join them, she refused the offer. She was attentind to a dance school and her interest were to win dancing competitions, not to join a group.

Years later, she joins Yedang Entertainment, and she became part of the group 'CHI CHI' and debuted with the song 'Don't Play Around'

Source: CHI CHI's official website
Translated: euun__x3