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We Kings' and Queens' will always support T-ara, no matter what challenges they face in life!
Go get 'em, Areum!!!
FIGHTING!!! 
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All of the T-ara members, that includes former members, all deserve great, BIG, HUGE HUGS!!!!!!
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Congratulations! T-ara deserves it!
I'm so very happy.
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This is one the longest interviews I enjoyed very much.
They've come a very long way and continuing onwards. They're all so lovable and kind. T-ara, one of the best girl groups in K-Pop history.
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I think it would be really neat to see Boram and Soyeon with the fans cheering them on stage.
Better yet, Boram and Soyeon are backstage with them taking selcas with them.
Even more better, all 9 members together backstage taking one most group photo together.
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I once had that kind of dog before. Such a lucky dog. A very good dog. I bet she allows the dog to sleep on the bed with her. Cuddles up in a roly poly position, right next to her warmth. Okay, I better stop before I become jealous.
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Hopefully, they can get together later on, and have a fan meet there. It's good to have hope, won't you agree?
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It's rather sudden, but must be respected because it's their career decision to make, although it does make fans feel more disheartened from the breaking news. Boram and Soyeon struggled a whole lot. Soyeon was the appointed leader in the rotation when that incident went down. Boram was getting extra stress too, because she worried a lot about Ram and how things were rolling along back then. So tough, yet, they both showed how much they love their fans to accept their gifts in person. Better than nothing, as our leader says. The security guards could've helped out carrying at least one or two things for them, despite their S.O.P.
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I wonder if they'll keep the 6 member track(s) for their last album? Since technically it was recorded while their contract is dutifully fulfilled and was still active?
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On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said:
It feels so good to see her smile so happily.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
I thought they would end differently too for T-ara.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
It does feel like such effort was for nothing, no thanks to antis and false fans.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
I surely didn't want all 9 members to split up either.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Yup, those spiteful hating former staff members. They even killed Jiyeon's solo comeback at the same time.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
I'll always be a fan of T-ara, no matter what.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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).
That's because we don't ever forget the good things T-ara has done over the years.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Signs how much they love this job. And we love them for it. Those fake news trying to convince people that they don't. Proves how dead wrong they all are.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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).
Yes, they've all grown to be fine women in society.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Well, it's in the past now. At least T-ara as taught invaluable lessons to the younger girl groups, and not to worry so much, T-ara is definitely not the first girl group to go through such tough times in their careers.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
But the positive ones are ten times worth more to remember than the negative ones.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said:
She's accomplish much thus far in her career. I look forward to more achievements from her and the 8 other T-ara members.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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).
5-ara Era!
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
T-ara debuted on May 8th, 2009 with A Good Person, and I do believe their first stage was on Music Core. Their reactions follows T-ara's real debut as 5-ara, which really indicated their confusion and frustration with what T-ara was doing when they became 6-ara.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Fond memories.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Saying their farewells wherever they connected with their fans.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
I think it's a good idea to see Hyomin's solo comeback.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
I hope she can accomplish her wish list soon.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
That guy better be truly in love with her to fill up that emptiness in her heart.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Hyomin is definitely not alone on this, millions of graduating college students world wide face this dilemma every year.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Work is good, save up for your retirement.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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.
Naturally, T-ara is persistent in achieving their goals.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said: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 does work hard because that's who she is.
On May 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM, craZy said:
She is so pretty.
Wait a minute, a magazine actually got a fortune reader for this interview? Daebak. Sounds pretty good, even the last part. Lucky guy, whoever he is.
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On May 2, 2017 at 11:58 PM, craZy said:
Oh? I haven't heard of that, nor seen any of those workings. Rather, a while ago, there was a bit of an issue between CJ E&M (Davichi's current agency) and MBK, lol. But anyhow~
I think that's where I heard it from. The song, Moments, was played for DIA, if I'm not mistaken. Meaning that the song was recorded with MBK Entertainment despite already with MMO Entertainment (A division of CJ E&M). To which I think all of the media got the idea that things are still good between Davichi and MBK. From that point of view, it would make a whole lot of sense. I thought it was rather strange of CJ E&M to step in for a song that's not even theirs to begin with or prevent from being released, I mean, technically it's possible for artists to sign up for other ventures, or even keep ties with former co-workers, unless there's some sort of beef between CJ E&M and MBK Entertainment for reasons unknown, or some sort of contractual clause we are not aware of from CJ E&M/MMO Entertainment. But it could be a case-by-case basis from this example for T-ara to maintain the possibility of a full 9 member get together. There's always hope.
On May 2, 2017 at 11:58 PM, craZy said:Ohh I get ya now. Well T-ara aren't going on music shows for wins but for the fans. They're a girl group after all, performing is a part of their job and what fans want to see. Even all that aside, they still need to make money, lol. That's how I believe it to be. Besides, I think T-ara and Queen's well know if they wanted wins, they'll need to promote for more than 2-3 weeks, which is all they plan for the upcoming comeback.
There will always be fans who want the very best for them, that's to be expected in the fandom.
And their songs from their last album will enter the music charts and it'll be voted upon and reviewed with commentaries all over the world. We'll see how well it does. I think it would be nice to end on a high note for them, would you agree? -
On April 21, 2017 at 8:59 PM, Frostyblizzard said:
Wait, I thought they said that T-ara won't end even after parting ways with MBK. Although it's saddening, I understand that they probably want to pursue other interests and try to leave behind the stigma of the "T-ara" tag. Regardless, I will continue to support you guys!
In a way, part of T-ara is ending, a huge part of it unfortunately, but they all still keep in contact with one another, which is a very good thing. If those former staff members kept their mouths shut and let the members decide when to reveal it on their own, this disbandment probably won't have happened so soon. We can also blame the stigma on antis and fake fans too, for making it even worse after all these years.
I too, shall continue to give my support to all 9 girls.
On April 21, 2017 at 9:50 PM, Maks.K said:It can be that Hyomin was just secretive about their actual plans. May be MBK asked them to not spread their plans or girls themselves decided to not to.
Who knows. Plans can change to adjust to what is happening. We just have to wait and see what comes into fruition for them throughout this year.
On April 23, 2017 at 0:31 AM, craZy said:They did indeed say so but of course they'll want to take some time to focus on solo careers as well. At this point, their future relies on their individual paths rather than on T-ara, which has become a seasoned group that has already achieved a great deal. T-ara really only now exist out of desire and for the fans.
If there are to be any further T-ara group activities, it'll understandably take some time.
Just don't hold your breathe. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out.
T-ara is already part of K-Pop history as one of the top girl groups for their time. Most definitely they won't be forgotten.
I hope to hear updates on their individual activities here in this forum, so we can continue to comment and support their careers.
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Yes, the truth that fits everyone involved made mistakes based on misunderstandings, which was clearly summed up since the beginning. No one involved should get any more hate after they all apologized for it long ago already. I never stopped loving each one of them. All 9 members are precious and dear in life despite their faults, therefore, I didn't give up. Call me a saint if you like, but I'm subtle as a fan, a Kings'. I always will be since their debut as 5-ara.
Such a kind and gentle person Hyomin is, to which I know and wish her, as with the rest of the 8 members, a good, new beginning in the successes, endeavors, and challenges ahead in life. I hope her wish comes true and all 9 members come together again.
I'll always be a proud Kings' because of them all.
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On April 15, 2017 at 4:50 AM, craZy said:
Yep. I don't know the exact facts as how the process goes but yes I imagine they require a percentage or fees if T-ara are to perform old songs. I believe that won't pose any problems though. Former artists from CCM/MBK, like Davichi for example, still perform their old songs.
I think there's a special contract between Davichi and MBK, because I heard they still work together from time to time. If that's true, it could be possible for T-ara.
On April 15, 2017 at 4:50 AM, craZy said:Mm, perhaps I'm misunderstanding you but I don't see how that is false hope? The fans want to try and earn them a #1 on music programs, which requires quiet some effort and money sometimes, that's what T-ara have been ushering fans against. #1 on the music charts is a little different as it's way more than just fans' effort but as well the general public's attention and support, what T-ara use to have and may still yearn for a bit.
Sorry for the late reply, busy, busy days~
Fans "hope" more fans will join them as well as having T-ara to sway more fans for the up votes so it reaches the number 1 spot, thus fulfilling their hopes. T-ara stating the rankings didn't matter to them, kills that hope. However, they perform on stage and continue to promote, thus bringing the sense of false hope. I hope that explains it more. If not, we'll just leave it as that and move on.
Still sort of a mismatch of priorities when it comes to charting and rankings whether it be on music programs and/or music charts, given how general the statement from T-ara is about this and from the fans in the stands.
No sweat. I've been busy lately myself with the whole Star Wars Celebration, amongst other things.
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13 hours ago, craZy said:
Not at all actually. It's not as if they need MBK to keep T-ara or their own careers alive. For now they're still signed up with some work under MBK, Jiyeon's solo comeback, and Eunjung and Hyomin's dramas for example. After that, they'll sign with another agency(ies) that better suit their needs, be it individually or together. To focus on individual career does not have to be of any affect on the group. Unless they want it that way, in which case I don't see why T-ara would unnecessarily sell false hope to fans about it.
But MBK does hold the copyrights to every single song they've done, no? Unless there's a contractual clause we missed? I am told there's like a fee or something in order to use them when the artist is signed up with another agency.
Yes, thankful we'll still have T-ara to the end of this year. I'm guessing Jiyeon's solo comeback will happen after June. I'm very happy Eunjung and Hyomin are still getting casting calls. It was so heart-wrenching back then.
I hope their new home(s) will treat them very well after this year.
They have shown a devolved sense on charting with their own music since Tiamo though, which in way, where fans would like them to hit the number 1 spots, yet they're stating they are not aiming for it anymore? Won't that be considered somewhat of a "false hope"?
13 hours ago, craZy said:I mean, why should we conclude they are disbanding when T-ara themselves say they're not? If they really wanted to move on, they'd just plain say it, nothing to gain from beating around the bush, ya know? (Check out their interviews during Tiamo promos, they often brought up sincere desires to keep the group going.) Granted, it understandably may take a little time to regroup after December as they sort out agencies, legal matters of the group, etc.
It's one of those the glass is half full and/or half empty perspectives, I guess. I truly wanted all 9 members to be reunited together and continue onwards. Having family separated amongst these sisters is just too soon, in my opinion. They should only be separated when they've found their husbands and starting their own families, but still connected to each other, like S.E.S as an example. Just to imagine the sheer beauty of the T-ara mothers/wives together with their husbands getting along and children playing together at a family picnic on a good day outside, it's so endearing in mind. Why would anyone want to destroy such a lovely T-ara day?
But I think it's safe to say that for the amount of time waiting for some kind of a get together with all 9 members, we'll be able to get rid of the weeds, pick up trash, feed the animals, heal the injured animals, and ensure a stable population for them, and fertilize the soil to an entire rainforest or nature preserve park about the size of North America or even Asia, all the while praying for good weather from our Lord, our God, no thanks to haters and antis hating on them still, including on the former members. The insanity of it. *sigh*
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12 hours ago, craZy said:
Oh no, no. That is completely false. There is no such statement. The only statement there is regarding disbandment says they will not disband.
Give this a watch too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma0-fe-rW58
But isn't odd though that Hyomin, Eunjung, Jiyeon, and Qri are only renewing now a short extension of their contracts to the end of this year? Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't contract renewals giving the artist several more years of employment? Knowing that essentially all of the members, including Soyeon and Boram, will be focused on individual careers after this final group promotions in June, wouldn't that be common sense to conclude it is a form of "disbanding" without having to call it "disbanding"? I hope that's not too confusing to say.
Don't get me wrong here, I do know other girl groups are still doing this sort of thing, going all the way back to S.E.S, such as Kara nowadays. A few of my colleagues are convinced it's a disbandment, and with the numerous media articles up online everywhere, are claiming it to be a disbandment, thus convincing the masses that it is quite a sad disbanding news. And of course the haters are rejoicing, which sickens me to no end. Any mention of a reunion with all 9 members, or a get together after 2017?
By the way, thanks for that Boram video. She's such a cutie and so adorable. It's rather perplexing that she's still single? Whoever the guy ends up with her is going to be the luckiest guy on the planet.
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What??? A conflict between AIDs and Kings' & Queens'? How did that happen?
These fans do know that they are from the same agency, right?
That's so insane given how there's agency family concerts internal collaborations amongst labelmates in the industry. That's just the dumbest thing I've heard today. So tragic.
I just love that part about "T-ara and DIA will protect each other warmly". So good.
Maybe DIA can perform their version of "20090729" on their comeback album??? That way, you get both versions. Then DJs can mix both tracks together and make a ultimate 20090729 song. That'll be so epic!
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It'll end with 4-ara then.
I know I'll continue to support them individually as well.
When Hwayoung and Hyoyoung did their Taxi episode, they didn't go into the details of the incident either. So it's true, all of the T-ara members didn't confirm anything concrete from their point of view about it, just a generalization of what had happened back then. I'm starting to formulate that the former staff members didn't have all of the information to what was going on too, given how spotty the event accounts from that former manager released after raging when he saw the Ryu Twins on t.v. He got so triggered it was pathetic. That Shampoo Guy was just ridiculous, which felt like a last ditch effort to hate and rage quit. And the reason why Jiyeon's solo comeback was put on hiatus was in no thanks to the antis and haters once again. Think about that.
Very painful indeed. The tragic thing about it was fans didn't rally together to ensure all of the T-ara members remain together. If fans would've done so, T-ara could've become 9-ara and still be in the Top Spots of the industry along with the other great girl groups of today. But out of the sheer insane hate for a CEO, a company, and hypocritical reasoning to hate on added members, those plans were shot to hell, and in doing so, they're disbanding at the end of this year. The good thing is, the civil war will come to a poetic end, when it comes to New Years 2018.
I sympathize with Kim Kwang Soo. It was a rough, yet fun, and one heck of a bumpy roller coaster ride. He did his best. T-ara certainly done their best. Much respect and love. Here's to hoping their careers will continue to have successes, and their lives full of love and support. Cheers!
We'll all continue to be Kings' and Queens' long after their disbandment.
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I know I'll miss them all after it's all officially over.
Embrace their time together.
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Any updated news on what Soyeon and Boram will do after it's all over?
I heard MBK Entertainment issued a statement that it confirms T-ara will officially disband after completing their final promotion.
The remaining T-ara members will go off into their own solo careers.
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I would so love to see T-ara's sister group perform the song.
Better yet, have them perform together.
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Medley? As in instrumental?
Too bad they couldn't end as 9.
Flip that script. lol.
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Thanks for the update.
Guaranteed collector's item to have.
[17.10.18] Official trailer and poster revealed for Eunjung's upcoming thriller movie, Missing 2
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She's getting better and better with her acting.