I agree with the above.
I rarely post, but this is a defining moment for Kara. Nicole wants to go solo; if that makes her happy, then more power to her. Jiyoung wants to enjoy this special time in her life and find more about herself through travels and studies, then I hope this makes her happy.
This is not DSP's fault, or Nicole's fault, or Jiyoung's fault or the other 3 ladies' fault. It's just people wanting different things.
Will Kara be the same? Probably not.
I'll still follow along because this is why Kara is so interesting to me; they've had so much trouble and turmoil but they push throughout not by looks or music or scandals but my perserverance.
Last but not least. I wish Nicole all the luck in the world, however, solo life is going to be dang tough; She may find it difficult to find the same succss she has had with Kara as she does solo.