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They're just mad, if Mnet was going to fix the results they would've rigged it so T-ara would've won over Kara the 2 weeks before this, too. Both groups won fair and square. People assume the results are always fake no matter what, because of the SM/Mnet conflict.

Hyomin stood out to me the most during these promotions. I still don't get the fuss over the whole "visual" thing and why some people seem to take it so seriously though...

This was from AKP's translation of Sports Seoul: "We plan to manage it through Core Contents Media's CCM Japan. Although the fan club will not be automatically switched over, we plan to start one again... T-ara's Japanese activities will definitely not come to a close. Once they complete their activities in China, they will start again in Japan next year."
I don't have any Korean language skills so I can't say which is more correct. But if its correct, the Sports Seoul is really not that gloom & doom of a news: So CCM won't use J-rock anymore, T-ara will be more focused on China for next year and there will be a new Japan comeback in 2014. Anyway CCM also have Choshinsung/Chōshinsei/Supernova which have quite a following in Japan so it might not be a bad idea to have their own agency branch handling things there. They also don't need to look around if they want to market SPEED & their other acts there.
Personally I don't think J-rock did a very well job of handling T-ara in Japan so I'm kind of happy they are gone. Did they even do any real promotion at all for Number 9 JPN or even Target ~anyone seen a live performance of those? When was the last time T-ara got into a major Japanese music show or even be on TV besides small time cable and morning news clips? <For a group that has done Budokan and always get top ten in Oricon except one time (more on that later) it is unforgivable that T-ara never performed in Music Station...> Why do T-ara always launch songs when the top local girl bands are also launching theirs? Who launches a CD single (lovey dovey Jpn) just two weeks before the launch of an album (Jewelry Box --> Lovey Dovey is in it)? Why come out with a pirate concept but don't promote with it? etc. etc.
Of course you might say that the bone head moves were made by CCM (read KKS) but J-rock was the local expert of the market and should've known better. Some might also say that T-ara not showing that much on Japanese TV is because the scandal & that T-ara is not that popular any more... are you kidding me? T-ara gets top ten in Oricon for every single title song they have (even with lackluster promotions) except Number 9.. but even that song managed to get #13 without any promotion & with the Korean comeback ending just days before & still fresh on J-Queens minds (The Japanese do get youtube and can buy Korean albums in Japan also you know CCM). And you can even count with your fingers the number of Japanese girl bands that get to play in the hallowed Budokan Hall.. T-ara did two-day concerts there twice, this year alone (that's four times in my book) not to mention having a multi-city concert tour.

There are already fancams up now, and a thread was made not too long ago about their performance at the Hallyu Dream Concert, that happened this past weekend.
I'll let the videos speak for themselves, because there's definitely cheering going on supporting our T-ara.

I noticed the similarities from the first time I saw Crayon Pop. I don't remember which Crayon Pop video it was but my mind immediately went to Roly Poly in Copacabana, the whole bad school girl image and the sweatsuits and everything. Crayon Pop wasn't the first group to be inspired by T-ara (even though not everyone will admit it) and they won't be the last! T-ara's impact is real!

In Japan it's common for each member of a group to be associated with a color. These colors are usually showcased in concert goods, fans tend to bring a certain color glowstick at concerts to show support for their fave member etc.
Each ver of the solo Bunny Style discs came in a different color and they all match with the recently released TARGET cards

Soyeon's disc was red, Boram's yellow etc. So I think it's safe to say EMI will start to incorporate these member colors into more things

errrr There are only 2 common points:
1. Same director. But this guy starts working with T-ara since Bunny Style, not just now. It's an improvement on CCM side actually. Because the girls normally will get really fast and dizzy dance video if they stay with their old director, but by collaborating with new director (with proofs of performance), CCM can ensure that T-ara MV will be up a notch. In fact, CCM only work with high profile composers and directors. Back then, when Cho Young Soo are always the one who make the most money in Korea (for composer), CCM songs are always composed by him. And then, CCM works with Shinsadong Tiger after the guy proves himself with success songs for Beasts and 4min. After Kang JiWon and Kim KiBum success launching Secret to fame, CCM also hire them. And now, as you know, Duble Sidekick continuously write hit songs for CCM.
Therefore, i dont think its a surprise when CCM hire Cho SooHyun for T-ara this time. I actually wish CCM hire the guy who did BAP's One Shot MV though. Nevertheless, Cho SooHyun is not a bad choice either.
2. CCM want the song and the dance to become a national trend like Gangnam Style. But really, who doesn't?
Aside from that, nothing from T-ara is related to PSY. I dont think they are inspired by PSY style at all. Maybe hiphop but even 4min is going hiphop.

This isn't quick at all, if you consider that none of T-ara members has any short or long run individual project except for Eunjung, who is hosting Show Champion. Hence, their income is reduced significantly compared with their previous years. If people don't come knocking on their door to offer jobs, they need to go all out to earn more money.
Their average age is quite high compared to other idol groups. Their activities as an idol group are now limited to singing only, hence, they need to make the most out of it. Moreover, unlike music bands, they don't compose their own music, so they don't really need to take a break to find new inspiration. As long as their company can find new materials that they think the group could help sell well, they will go for it.
Edit: After giving the news another read, I think that 2nd album could be just the compilation of the songs from 10 singles T-ara has released recently. Well, let's wait and see.

Just because the charts on www.tara-banisuta.jp made me curious to see what Diadem's version would look like.
So as the title asks just vote for whichever version(s) you ordered! I ended up making an order of 9 copies with a friend (B through J)

I don't agree with you. I don't see how the clothing for SL was cheap. In addition, during Bo Peep Bo Peep, it was the same kind of clothes with chat but nobody said anything.
And do not forget that this is a promotion in Japan.
Day by day ? The concept was bland and simple clothes, nothing special for me.

I'm fine with it! I just don't understand why people on YT are arguing over who does it better because they both pretty much sound the same.

I hope it's not delayed again! I can't wait. I don't care about the scandal anymore. Antis will tire themselves out eventually.

This is getting silly. No apology necessary! So many of these people are going on and on about how T-ara are bullies, bullies are evil, etc. Yet places like T-jinyo with 340,000+ members, rather than using their newfound popularity and influence in a positive way like trying to educate people on the perils of bullying and being bullied, they choose to spend their time digging up flimsy evidence to "prove" that Hwayoung was being bullied (a majority of which is complete nonsense, by the way), spamming message boards to have T-ara removed from programs, starting ridiculous petitions, etc. I think that's rather telling of their true motives. I too believe there may have been bullying going on, but I'm sure that it happened when the cameras were off and I don't think it's the real reason why Hwayoung was removed from the group. These people want the truth behind the whole situation, but the only truth they'll ever accept is their own twisted version of the "truth" which they believe they already know. What else do they want? There are just as many lies and twisted facts in their arguments as there are in those from CCM. I'm sure they started off with good intentions, unlike Tajinyo, but at this point they're turning into the same thing...

This is getting silly. No apology necessary! So many of these people are going on and on about how T-ara are bullies, bullies are evil, etc. Yet places like T-jinyo with 340,000+ members, rather than using their newfound popularity and influence in a positive way like trying to educate people on the perils of bullying and being bullied, they choose to spend their time digging up flimsy evidence to "prove" that Hwayoung was being bullied (a majority of which is complete nonsense, by the way), spamming message boards to have T-ara removed from programs, starting ridiculous petitions, etc. I think that's rather telling of their true motives. I too believe there may have been bullying going on, but I'm sure that it happened when the cameras were off and I don't think it's the real reason why Hwayoung was removed from the group. These people want the truth behind the whole situation, but the only truth they'll ever accept is their own twisted version of the "truth" which they believe they already know. What else do they want? There are just as many lies and twisted facts in their arguments as there are in those from CCM. I'm sure they started off with good intentions, unlike Tajinyo, but at this point they're turning into the same thing...

This is getting silly. No apology necessary! So many of these people are going on and on about how T-ara are bullies, bullies are evil, etc. Yet places like T-jinyo with 340,000+ members, rather than using their newfound popularity and influence in a positive way like trying to educate people on the perils of bullying and being bullied, they choose to spend their time digging up flimsy evidence to "prove" that Hwayoung was being bullied (a majority of which is complete nonsense, by the way), spamming message boards to have T-ara removed from programs, starting ridiculous petitions, etc. I think that's rather telling of their true motives. I too believe there may have been bullying going on, but I'm sure that it happened when the cameras were off and I don't think it's the real reason why Hwayoung was removed from the group. These people want the truth behind the whole situation, but the only truth they'll ever accept is their own twisted version of the "truth" which they believe they already know. What else do they want? There are just as many lies and twisted facts in their arguments as there are in those from CCM. I'm sure they started off with good intentions, unlike Tajinyo, but at this point they're turning into the same thing...

This is getting silly. No apology necessary! So many of these people are going on and on about how T-ara are bullies, bullies are evil, etc. Yet places like T-jinyo with 340,000+ members, rather than using their newfound popularity and influence in a positive way like trying to educate people on the perils of bullying and being bullied, they choose to spend their time digging up flimsy evidence to "prove" that Hwayoung was being bullied (a majority of which is complete nonsense, by the way), spamming message boards to have T-ara removed from programs, starting ridiculous petitions, etc. I think that's rather telling of their true motives. I too believe there may have been bullying going on, but I'm sure that it happened when the cameras were off and I don't think it's the real reason why Hwayoung was removed from the group. These people want the truth behind the whole situation, but the only truth they'll ever accept is their own twisted version of the "truth" which they believe they already know. What else do they want? There are just as many lies and twisted facts in their arguments as there are in those from CCM. I'm sure they started off with good intentions, unlike Tajinyo, but at this point they're turning into the same thing...

Like I said .. I'll reserved my comments for her later. She should get less nervous on stage though. She's doing okay already.
Denying your CEO's request would mean losing your future. So I feel that she had no choice in her decision.
But after this, she'd have to do her best and lots more to live up to her expectation. So please do it for T-ara ! Fighting !!!
I'll be supporting her a little bit then.

I hope she gets to join in October! I can't wait to see them as a 9 member group. Being a fan of T-ara never gets boring!

Honestly, my first reaction was like "wtf is this kid thinking?"
But then, after thinking about it for a moment, I kind of feel that she wants to debut faster so people can see her talent. It's no doubt that she already knows how stupidly unwelcome she is in T-ara.
A lot of people were against Hwayoung too right? But then, Hwayoungie debuted and we were blown away by her rapping talent. Perhaps she thinks that she can also appeal to us more by being an "amazing T-ara addition" rather than "some bratty kid".
She probably wants to prove herself worthy. A fourteen year old- no, a soon to debut artist can only take so much hate before breaking down. This applies to all artists, no matter the age.
C'mon, let's not be so immature.
1) We need to support T-ara as a whole. You can't support 7-ara anymore w/o the two new members.
2) No matter how much we hate the choice, KKM isn't going to revoke their decision. Nothing is going to be done unless the two new members themselves withdraw.
3) If the two new members do withdraw, how do you think that will reflect of T-ara and us Queens?
4) Put yourselves in Dani's shoes for minute, and read all the hateful comments circulating everywhere. You think those comments are harsh? You think those are a damn lot of hateful comments? Then think of how many and how harsh the comments are in Korea and Japan, T-ara's main promoting areas.
I'm not saying you should absolutely adore her, just, please, don't hate on her.
/end rant/

I hope she gets to join in October! I can't wait to see them as a 9 member group. Being a fan of T-ara never gets boring!

[12.06.22] T-ara's ninth member Dani, "I want to join T-ara on stage before December!"






T-ara's ninth member Dani is expected to join T-ara in December. Before then, she will guest in T-ara's new music video "Day by Day" which is released in July.
Dani recently told Core Contents Media's CEO Kim Kwangsoo, "I want to join on stage with my T-ara unnies as soon as possible." Now, Core Contents Media is worrying about whether Dani should join T-ara when they simultaneously release a new album in Korea and Japan or in December.
T-ara's comeback single "Day by Day" is composed by Cho Youngsoo and features an amazing transformation again by T-ara. In August, they'll release another new album and join again with Shinsadong Tiger for an exciting new song.
Meanwhile, T-ara will hold their fanclub "QUEEN'S" inauguration on July 14th at Kyunghee University. On August 11th, they'll hold their first solo Korean concert.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120622n12752
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

I like Dani a bit more now after reading this Allkpop comment. I think it's true because this person doesn't seem like a troll or someone who would lie about it.

Even it hard to believe no more 7-ARA but soon will be 8-ARA and 9-ARA, I will give my fullest support to T-ARA forever.
From her latest pic, I love Aerum with short hair. It's does suit her image well.
1.Top student in her class every year..( smart high schooler girl)
2.inherit talents from her parents ( second generation in music industry).
3.Singing ability..THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER. (I'm not interesting anymore about her height 167cm cuz I'm shorter than her just10cm but IF i wear 10cm heel,we must do standing at the same height..kekekeke just kidding).
4.All the best to Lee Aerum and Park Danee and welcome to T-ARA...
One thing I asked for from other QUEEN'S, please do keep on supporting T-ARA no matter what happened (including the addition of two newbies). Dont let KKS stupid idea ruin our mood to enjoy more songs/MVs/news from T-ARA.
QUEEN'S and QUEENS, FIGHTING!

Random scouting like that isn't unusual. That's how Eunjung was found a long time ago, Soomi from Seeya/coed/5dolls, Jessica from SNSD, Lee Hyori, etc. And she'll have about as much training as Hwayoung did before debuting.
Anyway, I'm still curious to see what she'll be able to add to T-ara. Hopefully she'll show as much growth as Hwayoung has over the past 2 years!

No offense dude, but it's hard to take anything you say seriously anymore. When you're not running around spreading conspiracy theories you're badmouthing other members like Jiyeon and calling for her to be kicked out of the group while speculating that the older members will be forced out to make room for the new members. While to a certain extent I agree with some of the points you've made, you're almost extremist in some of your beliefs. I've also seen you on sites like AKPF laughing it up about how crap some of the members are and joking around with people who claim to despise T-ara; at this point you don't even sound like a real fan of the girls but someone who simply hates KKS. It's kind of hypocritical.
I'm going to simply reiterate what I said a few months back: at this point, we don't know anything concrete so speculating that members will be kicked out is just that: speculation, and nothing more. Furthermore, while I'm not thrilled about a 14 year-old joining the group, T-ara (and any other K-Pop group for that matter) are marketed towards Koreans first and foremost, so the only thing that's probably irking fans right now are the additions, not the member's ages. As people have already said, several idols have debuted around the same age, and the reason Dani will probably debut in December is so she can turn 15 and promote alongside the rest of the group without hindering their schedules.
Do not take this as me giving a stamp of approval for KKS's antics or the ridiculous member additions...I simply want to know if you're even a fan of the group at this point as you seem to be more interested in KKS than anything. It's unsettling to see some of the things you say here in contrast to some of the comments you make on other sites. As for me, I'm more worried about whether or not T-ara will survive this massive restructuring. This whole ordeal runs the risk of alienating T-ara's existing fanbase, who loves T-ara for the music, image, and members that currently comprise the lineup. Like you said, "If it ain't' broke, don't fix it," and I'm just not sure whether T-ara will survive it.