Ara was part of a training program, called 'Pre-School Girls', that would eventually become a member of sister group After School, but was chosen to be the leader of Hello Venus instead.
Ara merupakan bagian dari program pelatihan, bernama 'Pre-School Girls', yang pada akhirnya akan menjadi anggota dari After School, namun kemudian ia terpilih menjadi pemimpin dari Hello Venus.