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[18.01.08] MBK Entertainment and Banana Culture deny rumors of luxury sports car gifts and 9 billion KRW contract fee
On the 7th of January, MBC Section TV reported that Banana Culture, headed by Wang Si Cong, paid MBK Entertainment 9 billion won in contract fees and gifted luxury sports cars to the members of T-ara.
On the morning of 8th, a representative from MBK Entertainment stated, "it is not true that T-ara received sports cars from Wang Si Cong."
However, on the afternoon of the same day; members Qri, Hyomin and Jiyeon personally reached out to Wang Si Cong via Weibo requesting clarification on the recent rumors.
T-ara's message to Wang Si Cong reads, "I don't know how to contact you, so I only can do it like this. Has Banana Culture ever sent luxury sports cars to T-ara? And is it true that Banana Culture gave MBK Entertainment 9 billion won? Waiting for your reply!"
In response to T-ara, Banana Culture released an official statement.
- What the members posted on Weibo, regarding the 9 billion KRW contract fee and luxury sports cars gift, is not true.
- The information reported by the news outlets is false.
- T-ara's contract with Banana Culture expired on December 31st, 2017, and was not renewed.
- During the duration of the contract, T-ara actively cooperated with us.
T-ara responded in thanks to Banana Culture's statement.
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[18.01.08] MBK Entertainment applies for trademark of T-ara's name for the next 10 years
MBK Entertainment, the former agency of T-ara, has filed a trademark application with the Korean Intellectual Property Office for the name T-ara (including 티아라 in Hangul).
When reached for a statement, a representative confirmed that, "it is true."
After examination of the application, if the trademark is registered, the members will not be able to utilize the name "T-ara" without MBK Entertainment's consent for the next 10 years. Even if the members choose to reform under a new name, they will have to pay royalties to MBK Entertainment if the perform any songs by "T-ara."
In a similar situation, boy group Highlight were forced to change their name when their former agency, Cube Entertainment, registered a trademark for their original name, Beast, and disallowed the group to use the name.
MBK Entertainment's side clarified their situation is different from Beast, in that they were not forbidding permission for T-ara to continue use of their name and that they were in the right to register the trademark in order to protect the name.
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Source: Naver
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[18.01.05] Friend denies Hyomin and the CEO of a Korean media group are dating, "members of a wine group."
Earlier today, T-ara's Hyomin was reportedly dating Mr. A, CEO of a Korean media group. Hyomin's close acquaintance says, "it's not true."
Hyomin's friend revealed to TenAsia, "Hyomin and Mr. A met at a wine meeting. The meeting includes people from various industries, including the media. Hyomin and Mr. A are acquainted with each other as they are with everyone else in the group. It is not a relationship of love."
"It is not true that the two are in a serious relationship with thoughts of marriage, and it is not true that both parents know of this," they concluded.
Hyomin made her debut in 2009 with T-ara who have released numerous hits. On December 31st, T-ara separated from MBK Entertainment, who had managed them for 10 years.
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Source: Daum
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[18.01.05] Hyomin reportedly dating CEO of Korean media group since 2017, acquaintance claims "thoughts of marriage"
Update: This report has been denied.
On January 5th, News1 reported that Hyomin is in a serious relationship with Mr. A, a CEO of a Korean media group.
An official from News1 stated, "the two met last year by chance and became very close. Since then, they've had a mutual affection for each other. Both their parents are aware of their relationship.
It is known by those close to them that Hyomin and Mr. A are quietly dating. An acquaintance familiar of their relationship says, "I understand that they are seeing each other with thoughts of marriage."
Hyomin made her debut in 2009 with T-ara who have released numerous hits. On December 31st, T-ara separated from MBK Entertainment, who had managed them for 10 years.
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Source: Naver
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[18.01.03] MBK Entertainment confirms T-ara's contracts expired on December 31st of 2017, T-ara will continue as a group
MBK Entertainment has officially stated that their contract with T-ara has expired.
On January 3rd, an MBK Entertainment representative stated, "Jiyeon, Hyomin, Eunjung and Qri's contract expired on December 31st of last year. Please support the members. T-ara has not disbanded. The future of the group depends on the members' decision."
Earlier today, Hyomin wrote on her Instagram, "I’m greeting you after a long time. Are you well? We have separated with the company that has managed us for 10 years. But please don’t worry. I can’t tell you the details yet but the members can still be together, anytime, anywhere."
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Source: Naver
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[18.01.03] Hyomin pens a letter announcing T-ara's departure from MBK Entertainment and plans for the future
"I'm greeting you after a long time. Are you well?
We have separated with the company that has managed us for 10 years. But please don't worry. I can't tell you the details yet but the members can still be together, anytime, anywhere.
The members are all taking personal time off time enjoying life while thinking about how to keep seeing our fans. As a member (myself), I plan to keep on meeting you.
From nobody to someone who receives so much love, we took the love for granted, and went through a difficult time while knowing it would be hard for us to receive any more love, but we began again. We learned a lot from the difficult times and we feel grateful.
Although we are anticipating a new beginning, separating with the company that has been managing us for 10 years is like breaking up with a lover and you're about to find a new love, and that makes you feel scared and cautious.
Also, to our fans, this isn't the end. In the 10 years you have been supporting us non-stop, we are sincerely thankful for that. All of you have worked really hard!
We will greet you soon with good news so please don't worry too much while waiting for it. I wish for all your new year wishes to come true, happy new year!"
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T-ara at KBEE Korea-Vietnam Kpop Friendship Concert (11/2017)
CREDIT: CornOppa + tiaradiadem.com
- subtle_yuki, t-ara최고, Boo44531 and 5 others
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[17.11.02] Hyomin shares her interests, feelings as a member of T-ara, future plans and more in an interview with The Star
Q. How was your photoshoot with model Jeon Jungyon for The Star's November issue?
We began a little late, but I didn't tired and enjoyed myself. Next time I want to do one with the T-ara members.
Q. Fashionista Hyomin. Today you're wearing clothes from Monkey Flower and Ensen, the street look really suits you. Do you have any tips on the trends and styles for the Autumn-Winter season of 2017?
I think that over-sized coats and outwear are in trend now. While I wear tight clothes on stage, normally I wear over-sized ones. I'm glad they're in trend now (laughs).
Q. What do you think is the most important point when dressing yourself?
I think the harmony of colors is the most important. I like to focus on the colors.
Q. What are your interest these days?
Many things like driving, cooking, photography, interior design. I recently moved so I'm immersed in interior design. I've been resting and cooking lately, I've been going to cooking classes to improve.
Q. What do you do in your free time and I'm curious about your tastes?
Nothing special. I like to eat delicious food and drink with loved ones and watch movies at home, I also like to clean. It's not much different from other people.
Q. This summer, T-ara's "What's My Name?" won 1st place on a music program after 5 years. The feeling must've been different than before.
I very thankful. In the past, we won 1st place so many times, we didn't realize how precious it was. First place in 5 years. I took the love I received for granted, and I have reflected on that. I had a lot of thoughts on that day. Of course, we were truly happy and will never forget that day!
Q. Your first solo album showed a never before seen image, the second one showed a more honest side of you. What do you want to do for your next solo album?
I want to show an image of a confident woman. To be honest, I think I lost a lot my self-confidence on stage.
Q. Recently, there are a lot of girl group juniors. Are there any junior singers you've been paying attention to?
Black Pink and BTS! Their songs are really good and when I watch them on stage, I'm so surprised at how well the perform.
Q. There are many fellow girl groups that have disbanded. How do you feel about this?
I feel the same as the fans. It's very unfortunate and I'm sad about it. As my colleagues and friends, I want to always cheer for them.
Q. Working in the entertainment industry for a while has given you a lot of worries. What is the driving force that helped you overcome the hard times?
The fans. It may sound like a typical answer, but they really are. Being an artist is a job that needs love to have strength, and the fans give us that love. In fact, the times when it was hard for us, it was even harder for our fans. But they always stood by us and supported us. Thanks to them, we never tire and try to gain strength.
Q. To Hyomin, the members of T-ara seem to mean more than anything else.
I am an only child, but they're like my own sisters. We know each other so well.
Q. I'm curious to know T-ara's plans for their next album.
There are no plans for a new album yet. I think we'll spend the rest of the year performing at our oversea concerts.
Q. Finally, what do you want to do the year ends?
I would like to have a small concert or fan meeting in Korea. I want to see our fans.
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Source: The Star November Issue
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[17.10.25] T-ara to cover songs from 2NE1 and Sistar at Vietnam concert, will donate proceeds to charity
In less than two weeks, T-ara will be holding their concert in Vietnam. While the fans are preparing to welcome the idol girl group at the airport and show, T-ara have been busy in Korea practicing to perform over 20 songs.
In addition to performing a variety of their hit songs including Roly Poly, Day by Day and Cry Cry, the have prepared solo and duet performances as well. T-ara will also be covering hit songs by 2NE1 and Sistar.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea, T-ara will be donating proceeds from ticket sales to charitable causes in Vietnam.
An organizer revealed, "it was T-ara's own wish to donate their ticket sales profit to charity. When we invited to hold the group's concert, T-ara did not put much emphasis on profit. They accepted that we sell concert tickets at very low prices so that unable fans would still have the opportunity to see the group. Additionally, they wanted to donate their proceeds to charities including orphans and the less fortunate."
The concert will held on November 4th at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. In addition to T-ara, the main attraction, the show will include guests from Vietnam such as artists Noo Phuoc Thinh, Min and Erik.
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Source: SaoStar
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[17.10.18] Official trailer and poster revealed for Eunjung's upcoming thriller movie, Missing 2
Missing 2, starring Eunjung, Lee Won Jong, Seo Jun Young, and directed by Cho Sung Kyu (aka David Cho), has been confirmed to premiere in November. The film had it's first screening at the 21st Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival earlier in July.
Missing 2 is the sequel to director Kim Sung Hong's Missing, made 8 years later. Missing 2 tells the story of 2 men and 1 women who coincidentally meet in an isolated space in the mountains and become witness to each other's crimes. They become embroiled in a game of survival.
Watch the trailer below!
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[17.06.21] "I called Eunjung as soon as we won, but she was already crying." Swollen eyes during SNL Korea filming.
"We really didn't imagine we'd win. We didn't expect it at all so we were so shocked when they called our name. It was an unexpected win so we were flooded with tears and couldn't say anything at the award speech, but we're really thankful. I remember our last win was at Music Bank with Lovey Dovey. At that time we won while we were busy promoting in Japan so we were really thankful, but I think this win will be more memorable. I think it's impossible to win again in the future."
I called Eunjung as soon as we won, but she was already crying. We comforted each other, we told her she shouldn't cry because she has filming ahead."
Regarding the meaning of their tears "we just teared up all of a sudden. We teared up during the showcase as well so we made a promise between us to not cry again but... I think we can't bear our tears any more." She smiled.
Regarding their SNL filming, "we're in the midst of filming right now. Our eyes are swollen because we cried so much yesterday. We're trying to lessen the swelling with ice packs. We should make today a laughing day instead of a crying day."
About their fans. "Our fans were so happy about our win. We cried so much inside so we got out late but they were waiting for us outside with a cake. We teared up as soon as we saw our fans but we held it in until the end. I'm sorry for making our fans cry so much."
"We want to thank our families who silently stayed by our side throughout that time. Also thanks so much to our company staff members who are always working hard for T-ara. In the future, we'll work hard to make you feel proud of being a T-ara fan."
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07. Lullaby (Jiyeon solo)
Hangul & English
CREDIT: vancew90 + tiaradiadem.com
Hangul
매일 내게 들려줘 달콤한
midnight call
째깍대는 시계도
서로의 품에 안겨 있는 이 밤
내 귓가엔 너의 talkin'
깊어가는 우리의 Feelin' Feelin'
잠들 때까지 yeah yeah
까만 밤이 보기 싫었어
끝이 나지 않을까 봐서
내겐 너무 길게만 느껴졌던
그런 night ah
요즘 이런 내가 이상해
하루 종일 내 맘속 시간은 말야
12시 꼭 10분 전
Woo woo Woo woo
조용하게 더 속삭여줘
밤새도록 내게 말해줘 boy
Woo woo
잠이 들 때까지
불러줘 오늘도 내일도
You're my Lullaby
우리 계속 같은 이야기를 하는데
뭐가 그렇게 자꾸 궁금해서 안 되겠대
비밀인데 나도 그래
너에게로 이미 Fallin' Fallin'
Don't say me good-night yeah
어둠 속에 혼자 있는 건
여전하게 조금 어려워
그런 내게 다가와
마음 끝을 두드린 너 ah
나를 감싸주는 목소리
나른하게 잠겨 드는 좋은 느낌
혹시 꿈은 아닐까
Woo woo Woo woo
조용하게 더 속삭여줘
밤새도록 내게 말해줘 boy
Woo woo
잠이 들 때까지
불러줘 오늘도 내일도
You're my Lullaby
너의 품 안에 누운 것 같이
내게 스며든 your voice
아득했던 시간들이
점점 사라져가 yeah
작은 숨소리조차
내겐 너무 소중해
So baby let me hear you
Woo woo Woo woo
꿈속에서도 들려줘
나만 듣고 싶은 Lullaby boy
Woo woo
잠이 들 때까지
불러줘 오늘도 내일도
You're my Lullaby
Lullaby
English
Every day, let me hear a sweet
Midnight call
Even the ticking clock too
We’re in each other’s arms this night
Into my ears, your talkin’
Getting deeper, our Feelin’ Feelin’
Until I fall asleep yeah yeah
I hated seeing this dark night
Because I’m afraid it will end
You once made me feel like it was so long
That kind of night, ah
I’m weird these days
I mean the time you’re inside my heart all day
12 midnight, exactly 10 minutes before
Woo woo Woo woo
Quietly whisper to me more
Say to me all night, boy
Woo woo
Until I fall asleep
Call me today too, tomorrow too
You’re my Lullaby
We keep talking about the same things but (you say)
You don’t know why we’re always so curious about each other
It’s a secret but I’m feel like that too
Towards you, I’m already Fallin’ Fallin’
Don’t say me good-night yeah
Being alone in the darkness
It’s still a little hard
Come to me like that
You’re knocking on the tip of my heart, ah
Your voice that wraps around me
The hypnotising good feeling
Could this be just a dream
Woo woo Woo woo
Quietly whisper to me more
Say to me all night, boy
Woo woo
Until I fall asleep
Call me today too, tomorrow too
You’re my Lullaby
Seems like I’m lying in your arms
I’m absorbed by your voice
The times that long passed us
Are gradually disappearing, yeah
Even your soft breathing sounds
Are so precious to me
So baby let me hear you
Woo woo Woo woo
Even in my dreams, let me hear
The Lullaby that only I want to hear, boy
Woo woo
Until I fall asleep
Call me today too, tomorrow too
You’re my Lullaby
Lullaby -
03. 20090729
Hangul & English
CREDIT: vancew90 + tiaradiadem.com
Hangul화려한 저 조명 아래에 서면
걱정도 슬픔도 다 끝날 줄 알았어
한걸음 두 걸음 올라갈수록
더욱더 멀게만 느껴져
가끔은 울고 싶어 잠깐
이러면 안돼 왈칵
쏟아지는 눈물을 가두고
내 맘을 잠가
때론 주저앉고 싶어도
견디는 게 힘들어도
그래도 난 언제나 행복해야 돼
지친 하루 끝에 힘없이
자리에 누우면
괜히 바보처럼 슬퍼지는데
저기 밤하늘을
수놓은 저 많은 별 중에
다른 별 사이에
감춰져 보이지 않는 별
괜찮아 지금은 비록 가려있지만
나도 세상을 향해
밝게 빛나는 별이 되고파
가끔은 사람들의 기대와
누군가의 실망
감당할 수 없는 큰 부담이 돼
사람들의 얘기 속에
내가 주인공이 될 때
아닌척하지만 사실은 겁이 나
지친 하루 끝에 힘없이
자리에 누우면
괜히 바보처럼 슬퍼지는데
저기 밤하늘을
수놓은 저 많은 별 중에
다른 별 사이에
감춰져 보이지 않는 별
괜찮아 지금은 비록 희미하지만
나도 세상을 향해
밝게 빛나는 큰 별이 되어
그때는 웃으며
지금을 돌아볼 수 있겠지
그날이 올 때까지 멈추지 않아
저기 밤하늘을
수놓은 저 많은 별 중에
다른 별 사이에
감춰진 난 아주 작은 별
괜찮아 지금은 비록 희미하지만
나도 세상을 향해
밝게 빛나는 마지막 별이 될 거야
English
When you stand under those colorful lights
I thought all my worries and sorrows will end
One step, two steps, the more I climb
It only seems to get further away
Sometimes I want to cry for a while
It can’t be like this
Holding in the sudden pouring tears
And lock my heart up
Even if I want to collapse sometimes
Even if it’s hard to endure
I must always be happy
Without energy at the end of a tiring day
If I lie down
Somehow I'll become sad like a fool
The night sky over there
Among the numerous stars
Between the other stars
A star that is hidden and can’t be seen
It’s alright, although it’s hidden now
I will face the world
I'll become a bright shining star
Sometimes, the expectations of people
And their disappointments
It becomes a huge burden that I can’t bear
In the words of people
When I become the main subject
I pretend I’m not but actually I’m afraid
Without energy at the end of a tiring day
If I lie down
Somehow I'll become sad like a fool
The night sky over there
Among the numerous stars
Between the other stars
A star that is hidden and can’t be seen
It’s alright, although it’s hidden now
I will face the world
I'll become a bright shining star
I'll be smiling at the time
Looking back at this moment
I will not stop until that day comes
The night sky over there
Among the numerous stars
Between the other stars
I’m just a very tiny hidden star
It’s alright, although I’m dim right now
I will face the world
And I'll become the last bright shining star -
02. Reload
Hangul & English
CREDIT: vancew90 + tiaradiadem.com
Hangul
You ready
Hey 거기 좀 비켜
앞을 막지 말고 난 앞만 보고 달려
Bad 밑도 끝도 없는
Rumor Rumor
내 발목 잡지 말고
Let me show you what i got
이제부터야
너에게 보여줄게
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
내가 설 무대야 내 뒤로 다 물러나
울려 퍼질 나의 노래 볼륨 키워
Show는 이제 시작이야
Oh oh oh oh oh oh 쉿 ah-wo
Reload Reload
Hey 뭐가 그리 급한 건지
Watch me
이제 제대로 보여줄게
Let me show you what I got
이제부터야
네 상상 그 이상을 보여줄게
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
내가 설 무대야 내 뒤로 다 물러나
울려 퍼질 나의 노래 볼륨 키워
Show는 이제 시작이야
Oh oh oh oh oh oh 쉿 ah-wo
Reload Reload
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
Oh Ho Yeah
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
내가 설 무대야 내 뒤로 다 물러나
울려 퍼질 나의 노래 볼륨 키워
Show는 이제 시작이야
Oh oh oh oh oh oh 쉿 ah-wo
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
EnglishYou ready
Hey there, please move aside
Don't block the front, I just look forward and sprint
Bad, there’s no beginning nor end
Rumor Rumor
Don't grab my ankle
Let me show you what I got
From this moment
I'll show it to you
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
This is my stage, everyone move behind me
Turn up the volume of my resounding song
The Show is starting right now
Oh oh oh oh oh oh sweet ah-wo
Reload Reload
Hey, what's the hurry
Watch me
I'll show it to you the right way right now
Let me show you what i got
From this moment
I'll show you more than what you expected
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
This is my stage, everyone move behind me
Turn up the volume of my resounding song
The Show is starting right now
Oh oh oh oh oh oh sweet ah-wo
Reload Reload
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
Oh Hoo Yeah
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get
This is my stage, everyone move behind me
Turn up the volume of my resounding song
The Show is starting right now
Oh oh oh oh oh oh sweet ah-wo
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload
So let me blow your mind
What you see What you get
What you see What you get Reload -
[OFFICIAL] T-ara 'What's My Name' MV Shoot + Recording Studio - 57 Photos (06/09)
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CREDIT: Naver + craZy + tiaradiadem.com
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[17.05.29] T-ara to hold their first comeback stage as 4 members on M! Countdown on June 15th
T-ara have confirmed their comeback.
Members Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon are currently in the midst of recording new material. T-ara will hold their first stage on M! Countdown on June 15th, after a showcase on June 14th.
A representative from MBK stated, "it is the first album to be released after reorganization of the group into 4 members
because we suck and ruin everything, we are preparing to show a more mature image different from the past."Originally T-ara planned to continue their 9 years of activities with 6 members, but were unable to come to a suitable agreement with the company. As such, Soyeon and Boram ended their exclusive contract with MBK Entertainment on May 15th.
On the 13th of May, the 6 members greeted their fans in Taiwan with tears, performing hit songs such as Lies, Bo Peep Bo Peep, Tiamo. After the concert, Hyomin posted to her SNS, "I am happy and thankful to be with you. Our fans who have been with us together till the end, please love our stage as six."
T-ara will resume work as a 4 member group with Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon who had resigned new contracts. T-ara had made their debut in 2009 and are a girl group of longevity, carrying onto their 9th year with hits like Roly Poly, Lovey Dovey and many others.
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Source: Naver
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[17.05.25] Eunjung introduces Mongeul, “I overcame the T-ara scandal 5 years ago thanks to my dog.”
Is this fate? Eunjung fell in love with Mongeul the moment she first saw him. And they've been together for 5 years. They have an inseparable relationship. They can't leave each other. During the toughest moments, he gave Eunjung the biggest strength and courage. This is what Eunjung and Mongeul are like.
T-ara's Eunjung introduced Mongeul on TV Report's Pet Companion. She gave him the name Mongeul because its fur is very lumpy. Mongeul is a Maltese breed, full of aegyo and courageous.
Eunjung has owned puppies since a young age. Mongeul is Eunjung's third dog. The time they started their relationship was special to Eunjung too. Back in 2012, when Eunjung was depressed because of a past incident, Mongeul appeared like a gift.
"When I was struggling the most, I received a birthday present from my fans. Mongeul was a huge comfort for me. He was a source of healing for me. He was a huge help in overcoming the struggling times. When I first saw Mongeul, I could not take my eyes off him. It seemed like I knew Mongeul would become my family the moment I first saw him. Mongeul and I touched each other's hands through a glass wall. It was a delightful moment."
Mongeul was like a guardian angel that looked over Eunjung. Mongeul was always by Eunjung's side, showing its overflowing aegyo. He's really quick-witted too. Mongeul would observe Eunjung's mood and swiftly adjust his behavior to suit her mood.
"Mongeul knows very well whenever my family or my mood changes. When it can feel that we're sad or something not good has happened, he will pat us. Mongeul has a small body but is really courageous. He would wait for my family and I to return back home and be by our sides until we sleep. Mongeul is very reliable."
Eunjung said that after meeting Mongeul, every moment was joyful. She would say to Mongeul every day, "where did you come from? It's really great to have met you." Eunjung's biggest wish is for Mongeul to not fall sick at any cost and live a very long life with Eunjung.
"You shouldn't keep a pet just because you think they're pretty. People shouldn't choose pets just because they're lonely too. Pets are really like our family. If pets fall sick or are not as perfect as people think, pet owners still have to bear the responsibility and live with their pets. I treat Mongeul as my younger sibling and little child. I had some vague thoughts of Mongeul's last days. I want to watch over Mongeul until those days. Because I'm happy thanks to Mongeul, I should make Mongeul happy too."
Eunjung and Mongeul took part in the donation campaign for the Pet Abandonment Relief that will carry on until June 5th at G9.
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Source: Nate
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[17.05.15] T-ara’s Macau concert delayed, YS Entertainment release official statement regarding situation
This is an official apology for the announcement of the delayed concert for T-ARA Live in Macau that falls on the date 20th May 2017.
Due to contractual issues between the idols and their company, 2 of the members from T-ARA is unable to participate in this concert.
The agreement for this concert is for the full 6 members of T-ARA. The organizer had to pull a lot of effort to get all members to attend the concert in Taipei on the 13th of May 2017.
We are apologizing for the unfortunate circumstances for Macau's concert being affected by the contractual issues between T-ARA and MBK.
To fulfill fans wishes to see all 6 members of T-ARA, a due date has provided to MBK to provide the organizers of the confirmation for all members who are attending: 27th May 2017. The concert in Macau will be delayed until further notice.
For those who have purchased the tickets, you may keep the tickets until the confirmed concert date. There will be no seat changes for those with tickets.
For those who wish to obtain a refund, you can obtain a full refund within 30 days via your purchasing agent from the concert confirmation date.
The organizer apologizes to all fans and friends for all the inconvenience caused by this.
UPDATE: No agreement was reached. The concert was subsequently cancelled.
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[17.05.14] T-ara’s Soyeon insists on accepting gifts from fans as they chanted, “we trust you!”
Boram and Soyeon, members of an 8-year old South Korean girl group T-ara, will not be renewing their contracts, which expire on May 15th. They will leave the group and the concert on May 13th will be their last performance as 6 members. But before their arrival at Taiwan, Korean media reported that Boram and Soyeon were missing for an entire week. It was also reported that they didn't answer phone calls from their company and the other group members, and kept changing their flights. They only reached Taiwan airport at 12:30 AM on May 13th, where they were welcomed by the fans gathered at the airport.
Korean media suddenly reported on the afternoon of the 12th of May that Boram and Soyeon were missing, not answering calls even from their managers and other members. They received much negative media coverage even before they reached Taiwan. According to the news, Boram and Soyeon will arrive at Taiwan on May 12th, 9:00 PM but they changed their flights and only arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport on May 13th, 12:30am. The moment they left the immigration area, they started accepting fan gifts. Soyeon insisted on carrying the gifts herself and declined help from security. Her hands were filled with gifts from fans all around her.
When it was announced that Boram and Soyeon were not renewing their contracts, their company MBK labelled them as irresponsible members, letting their overseas fans down for not performing at concerts after their contracts expire. They received quite a lot of negative media coverage. Fans gathered at the airport to welcome them were cheering them on and shouted, "we will be by your side" and "we trust you". T-ara will be performing at National Taiwan University Sports Centre on May 13th, which will supposedly be their last concert as a 6-member group.
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Source: ET Today
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[17.05.07] Boram and Soyeon will not participate in upcoming comeback, remaining members to rerecord album
“In the end, adieu 6-member T-ara.”
T-ara dreamed to have a 6-member full-group comeback but it was eventually scrapped because the comeback date was postponed. Eunjung, Hyomin, Qri and Jiyeon will be having activities as T-ara, albeit without Soyeon and Boram in the end.
T-ara previously notified OSEN on that they will be making their comeback on 1st June as a 6-member group but in the end, they didn’t manage to make it. Because Soyeon and Boram’s contract with MBK will expire on 15th May.
Previously, T-ara wanted add significance to their activities throughout these years and express their gratefulness towards their fans. Therefore, they prepared for an album and concerts as a 6-member group up to mid-June despite Soyeon and Boram’s expired contracts.
However, Soyeon and Boram changed their minds and decided to give up on that final agreement and will stop after their contract ends on 15th May. Eunjung, Qri, Jiyeon and Hyomin wanted to show Korean and international fans the final beauty as a 6-member group but unfortunately, the plan fell apart.
Thus, T-ara will become a 4-member group from now on, excluding Boram and Soyeon. Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon will record their new song once again, rearrange the album and look forward to their fans again.
UPDATE: Further reports state the comeback has been delayed till the end of June.
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[17.04.30] Hyomin shares her feeling about T-ara's past and future in an interview with High Cut magazine
Q. T-ara debuted in 2009 so now you’re going on your 9th year as a girl group. How does it feel putting behind all the times you spent together and preparing for your last album?
Honestly, we didn’t know the news would come out first. We were discussing T-ara’s future just amongst ourselves when suddenly we saw the articles so it somehow,,, felt like we can’t turn back now. “Ah it really turned out like this,” this is how we felt. But deep inside, we thought “since there’s still time left, we have to wait until then to really know.” When we saw the news articles, we shared lots of messages like “I feel strange” in our group chat.
Q,You must have talked a lot regarding the group’s future amongst the members.
We all know that nothing good comes from us splitting apart. The things we have achieved so far, it’s a waste…. Anyway, we all cherish T-ara all the same.
Q.But why can’t you be together anymore?
We all want to stay together. But now we all are old, and it’s not like we can force each other to choose the same path. Each of us wants something different as well. However, regardless of which company we are in, I hope we can meet up amongst ourselves again later. We talked about this before, that’s what we are hoping for. To be honest, reality still hasn’t hit us yet.
Q.The fans and the public will probably feel sad about the timing (of your breakup). Because T-ara had so many ups and downs yet still kept promoting steadily and always achieved good results. Even recently, new evidences surfaced about the bullying scandal, in which T-ara used to be drawn as the ‘perpetrators’, and people started having a new perspective about it as well.
It’s very ambiguous. Lots of time has passed and we started feeling indifferent about it, we can’t even be sure if we had any bitterness deep inside regarding that scandal. We don’t feel relieved that “the truth was revealed,” not at all, we simply hated that it was mentioned again. Because there are lots of such perceptions about T-ara… we always stay quite or try to be careful but then people start talking about us.
Q.Wouldn’t it be even more sad for the fans that you’re disbanding now after they have sticked together with you all through such crisis?
Our fans is the saddest part about this. Our fans had it tough too. For us, it’s something that we brought upon ourselves. Because we know well about our naive and immature actions…whenever we get criticised or go through difficult times, I believe it would have been difficult for our fans to confidently say “I’m a fan of T-ara.” We want to repay back our fans even if just by a little, we all feel the same about this….that’s partially why we carried on until now. Of course, we also carried on for the sake of our families and ourselves as well.
Q.We heard that you’re very close with your fans.
Yes, there are lots of fans whom we know their names and faces. Our fans are way more mature than we are. I don’t know how to feel about saying this but if I was a T-ara fan, I would’ve switched to another group long time ago. Rather than being thankful for certain words from our fans, we were just very thankful that they treated us as if nothing happened. That’s why… (Hyomin became speechless here).
Q.It must be very upsetting.
Yes. We feel very…. Since 5 years ago, we didn’t have any special goal. But even then, not a single member said that she doesn’t want to do this anymore, we just carried on altogether. We came this far just relying on each other (the members) so it’s a shame (to let go now). (Hyomin started tearing up). We talked about this a lot as well. I think it’s only right to keep going until the end. Because if we were to quit we would’ve quit sooner, and if we didn’t want to do this any one of us could’ve have quit earlier but not a single one of us did.
Q.During T-ara’s peak days, you had lots of schedules that you couldn’t sleep more than 2 hours a day. There were lots of different talks about T-ara, but no one can deny than you were a hard working team. Is there anything you want to praise yourself for when you look back on the past 9 years?
Um….the fact that I became able to just accept and adjust in any situation. In the past, whenever I am put in an unpleasing situation on or whenever something bad happens, I can’t accept it and just get sad by myself but now it’s different. Maybe because I got older as well (laughs).
Q.Have you ever thought that if you can fix just one thing about that situation, everything would’ve turned out better. Have you ever had such regrets about the issues in the past?
“I should’ve held it in,” this is what I thought. We all were so young.
Q.In a past interview, you mentioned “I look up about myself a lot. I know even the rumours other people don’t know about myself.” Do you still do this?
It’s not that hard. I think I became indifferent. Rather than getting hurt over negative talks, I instead gain strength from the small supporting words or positive mentions in between the lines. The public and the netizens wouldn’t just criticise someone who has no fault. People’s criticism wouldn’t turn into praises all of the sudden, so it’s easier that I change, myself. That’s how I thought. It’s important to recognise the problem, that’s why I look it up. I think things changed way more positively through time. Although while promoting in T-ara, there were much more negative situations.
Q.Through the time you promoted in T-ara, what is time you felt the happiest to the point where you want to go back in time to?
I want to go back to out debut days. The youngest days of our promotional cycle. (laughs).
Q.On 30th of July, 2009 you debuted through <Radio Star>, I watched it live and I still remember this vividly; Kim Gura’s dumbfounded face when he said “Why are you debuting like this?”
We were fresh out rookies back then so no one even knew our names or faces. All of the MCs were dumbfounded. They told us to introduce ourselves first, they were like “Who the hell are you?” (laughs). We even had a phone call with Kwangsoo CEO during the broadcast.
Q.It was such a one-of-a-kind debut. You were probably even more nervous than on stage.
Of course. It’s a period of time in which one gets nervous over anything. We also were very embarrassed when we saw the script, we thought “who comes out on TV first then introduce themselves (for the first time).” We felt that we must introduce ourselves well so we even practiced doing talent shows for each other. We couldn’t just sing and dance only, so we divided roles between us just like in a school play; Boram unnie did cartwheels, I did musical, Jiyeon did board smashing, and so on. We wanted to show something new.
Q.Do you want to debut in the same way even if you go back in time?
If I had the choice, I do want to do that. It’s a very big opportunity for a rookie. Actually, we want to go on <Radio Star> one last time before disbanding. We did voice out our desire to do that but we can’t be sure if that will happen or not.
Q.Let’s talk about your future. After your last album promotions, you have to slowly start preparing for your solo activities.
There are no plans at all yet.
Q.You don’t have anything you want to do either?
There are lots of things I want to do but…I don’t think it’s the time to do what I want to do. I want to do something I can be good at or learn something new. I have lots of interests in videos and pictures so I want to try travelling alone. I have never travelled alone before. I have lots of fears, also my parents don’t allow it.
Q. Wouldn’t it feel lonely?
During a point of time I used to feel lonely when I’m not dating, but I think I feel way less like this now. I’m my parent’s only child but I still know how to play by myself. The time I spend alone feels lonely yet fun too. Just because I have someone by my side doesn’t mean it will fill up my loneliness or eliminate the hollowness in my heart.
Q.You’re already 29. It’s a point of time where women commonly start having lots of different thoughts.
I don’t think much about it. I was rather depressed last year because it’s the last of my 20s. But this year, it’s already April before I know it. Each new year, I always have something new I want to try but I don’t think I have anything in particular this year. I just enjoy doing what I want to do from time to time and also rest in between. I don’t think this is right but…I will be jobless after T-ara disbands. (laughs). It’s a point of time where I have to start doing something but I just can’t think of anything. I think I’m being the most idle I’ve been my entire life. To think about it, I used to plan a lot when I was younger.
Q.You worked so hard all that time so I don’t think it’s a bad thing to rest a little now.
I think like that sometimes too. I believe it’s a good thing that my anxiety is gone. We used to have so much schedules but then suddenly none so we now know how to be grateful for having work to do.
Q.What kind of group do you want T-ara to remain to your fans?
(Hyomin paused to think for quite a while). There are probably many people who think “T-ara are such persistent kids”, I’ve been grateful just for this alone. I really wanted to continue doing this until the end while hearing ‘persistent’. If I have anything to wish for, I want to be persistent again together with the members. Although no one knows when.
Q.What do you want Hyomin to be remembered as?
I don’t have anything in mind. I’m grateful even if they just say “She does work hard.”
HYOMIN ASKS, TAROT CARDS ANSWER.
Hyomin: This might not be T-ara’s last album…but anyway, this so-called “last” album, will it turn out well?
Answer: This card refers to ‘me’ of the past. It shows that you had lots of thoughts and worries, but even so, you kept your balance and tried your best to work hard. The card that refers to the current you shows that you’re still maintaining your balance. You are maintaining your balance between your past experiences and the positive influence of your future. At last, the card that refers to your future shows that you will have something to gain even in the midst of a stressful situation. It means that even though you might not be necessarily happy, you will still gain something even in the midst of concerns and worries. It means that you will get stronger and will gain new possibilities in the future. You can say that you will have a successful fruit-bearing.
Hyomin: Does this divination sign apply both on me and our team?
Answer: This divination sign applies on the person picking up the card. But of course, since the question is about a team album, it will take an influence on that too.
Hyomin: Will my solo endeavours turn out well in the future?
Answer: This card means that you can be either the superior or the assistant. It means that instead of being confident of the things you have achieved so far, you will start having the desire to try something new. This card that shows a person hanging upside down means that you will start viewing your job in a different perspective. The other card means conflict. You will have a conflict between the thing/job you have done so far and the new thing/job you will be doing.
Hyomin: I’m 29 now. I’m curious about my fate that will approach me in the future.
Answer: The two cards you have picked have the same meaning. One means new news coming to you and the other means letter. If we were to interpret this, it means that someone will confess to you. This card means someone will passionately and enthusiastically ask you out. It’s a person who has known you for a long time. They’ve been faithful all along and never had a change of heart. But even then, you will still hesitate. Because the feelings you have for that person are close to friendship. Looking at the card, that person will confess to you very soon.
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Source: High Cut Magazine
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[MAG] Hyomin for InStyle Korea June Issue (05/18)
CREDIT: choiyongbin22 (IG) + InStyle + craZy + tiaradiadem.com
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[18.01.08] T-ara personally clarify recent rumors and assure fans they will peacefully resolve the trademark issue
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[18.01.08] T-ara personally clarify recent rumors and assure fans they will peacefully resolve the trademark issue
"Hello, this is T-ara's Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon.
Since we don't have an agency to speak for us, we are making this announcement ourselves after discussion.
Regarding the rumor that we received luxury cars and 9 billion won from our China contract, we directly asked for confirmation from Wang Sicong's (Banana Culture) side via Weibo and they have confirmed it is not true.
We don't want to cause trouble to our former agency who has managed us since debut. We wish that the 4 of us can still greet you in the future under the name of "T-ara", and we hope to peacefully resolve this. This is the official stance for 4 of us. Thank you for reading."