On the 7th (local time), media 'ETtoday' reported that Nicole was injured during filming for a Chinese variety show and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Nicole sustained a cut to her chin while shooting a relay scene due to a mistake. She was immediately taken to the hospital and received medical attention.
Photos of Nicole being transported to the hospital were circulated on Chinese social media and online communities. In the images, Nicole is seen lying on a medical bed with support from staff, covering her injured chin with a tissue. After receiving two stitches on her chin, Nicole returned home for rest. The next day, she resumed her schedule, calmly attending with her injury covered by a mask, earning applause from many for her composed demeanor.
Meanwhile, Nicole debuted with KARA in 2007 and left the group in 2013. She rejoined KARA with Kang Ji-young in 2022 and has been active since then.