Reputation from sleepystudent - Page 9

sleepystudent reacted to FreakyFlyBri in [12.03.06] T-ara to release first Japanese album and hold Japanese tour in June March 8, 2012

No, it is not called "disbandment." Disbandment is when the group officially breaks up and announces that they have done so. When I say "break" I mean a vacation. A break is when they are allowed to freely pursue activities outside of work for a set period of time before returning to make a comeback. Plus 4minute and U-Kiss are hardly the best examples to use in this case as they are not nearly as profitable as T-ara or even other groups on their respective labels; they are allowed to have that time off because there are other groups that are able to make profit for their labels. Anyways, I'm not arguing semantics with you. You know the difference between a break and disbandment.
Just because they are used to having a lot of activities does not mean that they shouldn't be able to take a break, have some personal time to do whatever they please and be able to visit their families without having anything work-related to do. You may be correct that they might not agree to a full, month-long vacation where they aren't expected to do anything, but the option for them to do so would be nice. The body can only take so much before it starts to shut down. If Boram's tweets, Jiyeon's hair loss, Soyeon's public announcement that they need a vacation and her scolding of KKS ON LIVE TELEVISION and Eunjung's injuries don't ring any warning bells for you, then I don't know what will. They've made it pretty clear that they want some time off. There's nothing wrong with that, and there's nothing wrong with the fans that want it for them.
And they may only need to record a few songs for their Japanese album, but this is also around the time that they will be readying a comeback in Korea, rehearsing for their first ever concert there, and readying themselves for their Japanese tour. It will NOT be an easy time for them. Giving them some REAL time off before summer is in the best interests of the girls and their health. Better yet, spacing out promotions so that they aren't nearly overlapping with each other would be the best course of action. We all saw how wiped out the girls were when they were simultaneously promoting Black Eyes in Korea and Yayaya in Japan...it was not a pretty sight. Long story short, it's okay to be excited about their comebacks but don't shut your eyes to the fact that they are overworked, and they've made it clear themselves that they would like some time off. They've looked very tired during their J-Roly-Poly performances and promotion, so obviously the break you're talking about isn't that great if they aren't looking well-rested. It's common knowledge that most idols are overworked and sleep-deprived, but when the same names keep popping up on the top of people's lists as the most overworked of the bunch (in this case, T-ara), then something is very, very wrong.
Not trying to start an argument or make you feel bad, I just disagree with your sentiment that they don't deserve some true time off where they are not expected to do anything work-related. EVERYBODY deserves that, regardless of whether their work is their passion or not. After all, your passion can become something you hate when you're not able to take time away from it to do other things. Why do you think KARA nearly disbanded and DBSK split up? They worked entirely too much and saw relatively little personal benefit from it.

sleepystudent got a reaction from etnies in [11.02.26] Quick News - Top 20 artists with top total album sales : T-ara #12 February 27, 2012

looks like there's something a bit wrong with this chart.. xD They didn't include Funky Town

sleepystudent got a reaction from SilverPlume in [12.02.26] T-ara declares to stop acting in 2012 February 27, 2012

Ya,... during this whole time, I've been waiting for their Lovey Dovey promotions to end so they could get their 10 days vacation; I haven't forgotten about it but load and behold! Now they're doing Roly Poly promotions in Japan.. where the **** did that vacation go? and really, 10 days =/= 3 years of hard non-stop work + all those physical and mental stress these girls went through.
And about Eunjung's knee injury. Shouldn't people wonder what is she doing up and about with a nasty injury like that? Wouldn't be logical for her to just sit tight for at least a month with no appearances? Like I'm all for that 'professionalism' that people call it, but frankly, I'll like to call it a company's irresponsibility. There could be long term side-effects for her if it doesn't heal right, especially with her running around everywhere doing promotions, filming and appearances. I would think that the people/staffs of the places that she would've/should've appeared at would understand if she couldn't make it. If not, then they're just a bunch of ***wipes =~=
When i watched that one program that showed T-ara's killer schedule compare to the bigger more popular idols like SJ and SNSD, it made SJ and SNSD look like they were on vacation! I think the worst part of all that was SJ and SNSD has almost twice the members of T-ara and their (SJ/SNSD) schedules look practically empty! Of course, if they were promoting something, it might've been different but with 9-10 members, even if some were on leave/not present atm, there should at least be something on everyday for these groups, even if it is just one or two members that are doing it, right? bleh, not bashing SJ or SNSD, just pointing out something seriously wrong with how CCM is managing T-ara
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A full album is coming out sometime in July and... a comeback, like in a full album? then yes i agree too! Full album, full of T-ara goodness!!

sleepystudent got a reaction from SilverPlume in [12.02.26] T-ara declares to stop acting in 2012 February 26, 2012

Hehe, for 2012, we'll get to see all the members performing
Hope this means that the active actresses in T-ara can get more rest in 2012 and not be shuffled around from their acting schedules and performances

sleepystudent reacted to Scatter_88mil in [SPAZZ] What do u think about T-ara's 'Killer Schedule' ? February 24, 2012

Having a killer schedule doesn't necessarily grant you more popularity - Big Bang and 2NE1 are nearly not as active than any of the popular idol groups around Korea and they're still widely known. It's 'staying popularity' that's the real deal and T-ara has already achieved that - they're not going to fade away so easily considering they've had a lot of comebacks last year and have gained a good hold into the public's knowledge.
Even if the schedule is tight, the basics must be kept at the least - that's proper rest and meals and occasional vacations. Even SM gives its idols a rest once in a while - hell, T-ara hasn't even had a vacation since their debut and not a single day of rest since last summer. Their schedule has turned from the typical one of an idol to something that's simply not worth even looking at. Even the South Korean military gives its troops more rest and proper meals than what CCM gives to T-ara - and the former's training regime is considered among the most toughest worldwide (especially the Marine Corps).
If CCM wants to continue on with T-ara, it's about time they concede fairly - give T-ara at least a one or two-month vacation and a lesser workload. If not, then T-ara really should change to someplace else, preferably YG. CCM a while back did say they'll give the group a 10-day break but now T-ara's busy promoting in Japan while Ji Yeon and Eun Jung are busy with the dramas they're starring in and that won't end until at least late March. CCM's either deliberately delayed the break or has told nothing but a big fat lie. Even if isn't a lie, 10 days is nowhere near enough to compensate for over 3 years of no vacations and 8 months of no rest. For Christ's sake, the group's had a lot of cases with members fainting and collapsing, serious injuries and in recent times, depressing posts in Twitter.
If the people here really are fans, they should support an online petition to demand T-ara a true vacation. I'm supporting such a decision all the way. As fans, our number one priority is to be supportive and caring to their WELL-BEING, not their performances or what music they release. If the celebrity you adore so much is popular but whose mental and physical health is clearly deteriorating while you pay little attention to it and hope the agency will actually do something, then you are an idiot.
Should any case where CCM decide not to give T-ara a break at all, then Kim Kwang Su has lost his marbles, followed by potentially triggering off something similar to those nasty cases like what happened with DBSK, Suju's Hangeng, KARA's Nicole, Hara and Seung Yeon and Big Bang's plans on running away (thankfully, YG compensated fairly by giving into Big Bang's complaints and demands and the environment is much better). Not even Kim Kwang Su's influence and power in the K-Pop industry will save him, considering SM lost its court battle against DBSK.

sleepystudent got a reaction from candy_floss in [12.02.15] Video - T-ara's Roly Poly at "Another Dream Party" February 21, 2012

man, the girls look really tired.. especially Jiyeon @_@;
i only saw Hyomin smile throughout the whole performance from that fancam xD Jiyeon smiled in some parts during the performance and Soyeon during the last few minutes, Boram and Qri were smiling too didn't see much of Hwayoung though >.< (well then again, this was a Jiyeon-centered fancam xD)
Thanks for sharing

sleepystudent reacted to ngahchi in [12.02.13] Video- Jiyeon sings Wishing on a star @ Dream High2 February 13, 2012

Me Too! I love Jiyeon's voice. I hope they put this song in the ost. You don't offen get to hear Jiyeon's voice that often in T-ara's song which are more upbeat. Jiyeon and ballad songs are the best!

sleepystudent got a reaction from xxKazManiaxx in [12.02.08] Fancam-T-ara@KBS Music Bank in Paris February 9, 2012

wowowowowowwow
SO COOL!! >< I want to be there too!!!
what other songs did they do? I thought they would've done Lovey Dovey
Ah but i see Jiyeon made it for this event I hope she's not too tired though @_@

sleepystudent got a reaction from VannieRichi in [12.02.03] T-ara to spend a month promoting in Japan starting on the 16th February 3, 2012

like seriously.. what happen to that 10 day vacation? I thought that was after the Lovey Dovey promotions, but now they're doing Japanese promotions?
CCM you should keep your promise

sleepystudent got a reaction from soysuva in [12.01.28] T-ara's Soyeon reveals her dissatisfaction, "Since debut, there's been no vacation" February 3, 2012

The company president should really give them at least a day week total worth of vacation per month year
Shessh, i'm surprise that they all haven't landed in the hospital at the same time for being overworked
and that 10 day vacation.. i wonder if you can really call it a vacation! They better not have any schedule during that 10 day, although it would be tough not seeing them on a show or something, it'll be worth it for them to just rest, chill and relax