Nicole confesses to taking medicine to manage excessive stress

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

Former KARA member Nicole revealed during an interview that she was recently prescribed medication to help ease the extensive stress that she had been battling in preparation for her solo debut.

During an interview for the January 2015 issue of fashion magazine GanGee, Nicole stated, “While preparing for my solo debut, the fear of being judged on my talents and skills really overpowered me. The burden was just too much. I became so sensitive to the point that if someone had just slightly poked at me regarding the issue, I would burst into tears. I even reproached myself for letting my greed outrun me.”

“What I’ve learned from my recent promotions and debut is that no matter how much you stress out about it, the results will never come out as well as you expected.” The artist continued, “I even got medication prescribed for my excessive stress, but now that I look back, the stress was something I put upon myself.”

Nicole then began explaining how she will now be more focused on preparing for her future albums while incorporating some freedom in between, saying, “I plan on becoming more free during my next album and more focused on having fun, rather than on perfecting everything. I have now come to the realization that everything has its own flow and that it makes things work out the way they should. Even this last album took a bit longer than expected and was postponed, but had we rushed into getting it out as originally planned, it would have been a lot worse than how it is now.”

Lastly, the artist said that when an individual has something planned, a plan is just a layout of how to carry on with those actions, so never let your guard down and be quick to adjust to all the obstacles you may run into.

Many netizens who heard of the hardships Nicole has been through left comments of support, such as, “It’s okay, Nicole! You’re very talented and beautiful,” “Even if this debut wasn’t as good as you expected, we have faith in you for your next album,” and, “If I was Nicole, I would have just bought a few buildings off of the money she made during her KARA days and lived rich while collecting rent…but seeing how she keeps on trying to do what she loves is great. Fighting, Nicole!”

Check out the full interview with Nicole in the January 2015 issue of GanGee magazine!

1. [+956, -68] She lacks any vocal talent to go solo. But then again, Sunmi and Hyuna are solo too so ㅋㅋ

2. [+807, -33] She left thinking she could be Lee Hyori but in reality, she was met with utter failure

3. [+712, -36] Shouldn't have left

4. [+569, -26] That's what I'm saying... should've stayed with KARA, why'd you leave. Everyone knew you couldn't make it. Your mom wasn't the only one who thought you could..

5. [+144, -10] Sunmi's solo was a success because she had Park Jin Young. Nicole, you don't have talent, looks, or a producer to back you up. KARA was everything to you. Blame yourself for leaving.

6. [+113, -8] So why leave and suffer like that... Should also ask your agency to hold back from media playing nonstop about you being the second Lee Hyori.

7. [+105, -8] Can't believe she really thought her solo would've been a success ㅡㅡ

8. [+99, -8] She tries so hard to look sexy but it doesn't fit her... and you can't even call her a singer because she sucks at singing.







source: koreaboo, naver, imagazinekorea, netizenbuzz

Comments

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

wow netizens salty much? i love her more all the time. i feel like it's a big deal for her to speak out about this? she has a lot to be proud of from what i've seen of her performances, she's clearly worked hard and is passionate. i'll be looking forward to her future efforts.

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

wtf are these netzines saying? so salty....her solo was awesome and I loved her album, especially Joker.
just hope she takes care of herlsef and does have fun with her future work

[adenar.livejournal.com]

Leaving kara to go solo after all the contract drama must have been really tough on her, it's not like she'd be a stranger to these kinds of comments, and leaving a group that was so huge to be on your own and start over is pretty big. I'm happy she seems to be thinking healthier now, I hope this leads to her being able to take the negativity with a grain of salt. I'm glad she spoke out about this, too.

[thevirginhyeri.livejournal.com]

good pictures of the Goddess Nicole
If she managed her stress now, I anticipate future activities from her

[magicpineapple.livejournal.com]

She. Looks. S T U N N I N G! In. Those. Pics!!!!

[liquidt1000.livejournal.com]

she flops so bad bless

[dot-rose.livejournal.com]

she's brave for talking about her insecurities and stress despite knowing that there will be always be salty netizens and negative remarks.

Her album may have not done as well as some people expected (aka the success of Hyori). But that's okay, just like Sunmi, she will gradually gain more fans and support leading to her success over time.

[chibi-rei.livejournal.com]

Geez harsh comments.
I think she's doing all right. And she looks great in those pics.

[llamadistrict.livejournal.com]

wtf she's gorgeous!!!

[petecarl.livejournal.com]

I liked her song.... And her performances were amazing. It's true she could use stronger vocals, but maybe she'll work with her voice more next round to get music that doesn't overpower her.

[rightclick5ave.livejournal.com]

those photos are amazing. hmm she must've started negotiations with B2M and signed with them much earlier than the official confirmation, if she said she prepared for this album for so long..

[dokyungsoo.livejournal.com]

i do agree that she has zero sex appeal, at least in my opinion. but she's right, it's best not to overthink things sometimes and just go with the flow. stay strong, girlfriend!

[e-bone (from livejournal.com)]

I really think netizenbuzz needs a new approach. Maybe translate positive comments in addition b/c I find this very misleading.

[sundaetea.livejournal.com]

she looks gorgeous in that photoshoot.

[10135.livejournal.com]

Salty ass netizens.