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T-ara's Tears Have Become Pearls




Girl Group T-ara welcomed their 4th anniversary recently. Once having enjoyed top popularity, this gemstone-like girl group has suffered hurt. The arrival and departure of some members (Hwayoung and Areum) and unconfirmed conjecture was discussed fervently. Their popularity that was not easily accumulated over the years seemed to have been destroyed in an instant. They seem to match the “5 year crisis” that idol groups commonly face in the Korean music industry where idols’ contracts [last around 5 years].

To say that they are not burdened must be a lie. After the controversy that broke out in July last year, T-ara did not respond to any Korean media interviews. Because they believed that if they silently continued their own way, one day, their fans will understand them and any momentary misunderstandings will be resolved. In this case, we are not here to pick at their scars. To talk about T-ara’s past, present, and future – something that they will have to face sooner or later – we carefully conducted our interview.

T-ara’s Eunjung who found courage to meet with Billboard Korea said “We cried a lot.” But they still continue to smile brightly.

Q: If you were to think back to the past 4 years?

A: We don’t feel like it’s already been 4 years. It still feels like we are rookies who’ve just reached 2 years. Compared to the actual number of years, we’ve been busy with a lot of activities. Other than music broadcasts, member’s individual acting activities, sub-unit activities, and musicals, we’ve lived such busy lives that we couldn’t even sleep a lot, time just passed by in the blink of an eye. Thinking about being able to achieve today’s position and to receive our fan’s love… Our fans’ congratulations have made our shoulders feel heavier, and our sense of responsibility has grown as well. In the future, we will be more careful about every word we say and everything we do.

Q: The most memorable activity is?

A: Bo Peep Bo Peep. It was a song that showed off the charisma that only belonged to us. The first time we put on the tails on our costume and wore the cat paws, we really didn’t like it. We wanted to be a cool and pretty girl group, and we wondered, do we really have to do this? But it was through this song that we achieved our first number 1 and even made it to Japan’s Oricon chart. If we used this song as a starting point, all of T-ara’s other concept and music were never too over the top. It was the song that allowed other countries to know our name.

Q: From debut to now, things that have changed and things that have not changed are:

A: The way we think has changed, and we’ve become more mature. When we first debuted we did not have our own goals, we were just like kids who did whatever our company told us to do. Now, we will positively think about everything we do, and we also understand the preciousness of fate that allows us to meet even the strangers who pass by us for a second. The things that have not changed is, even though we are no longer that young, the members still love to joke and play. Everyday is a continuation of a sitcom. This is what motivates us to stand on stage happily.

Q: Thoughts about the “5 year crisis” that idol groups face

A: Our crisis seems to have come a bit early. Haha. This seems to turn out for the better, it’s as if such a crisis does exist as people say. Although the sayings about members’ conflict and bullying will follow us around like labels, we think that as long as it is not true then it is fine. We won’t worry too much about it. If such sayings were true, then it would be very distressful, but the stories are all different from reality. It is not something that we can resolve even if we worried about it.


The motivation for the T-ara who has become mature.

T-ara is truly the “Korean Digital Sales Queens.” Lovey Dovey was number 1 on Gaon Chart in the first half of 2012, defeating Big Bang. In 2011, they also achieved number 1 on Gaon's Annual Aggregate Digital Chart through Roly Poly. That year, their Japanese debut track “Bo Peep Bo Peep” also made it onto the Oricon weekly chart.

Even when involved in endless controversies, T-ara’s music and stage performance were also recognized. “Sexy Love,” which was hesitantly released when T-ara was surrounded by a lot of rumours, and the summer track “Bikini” also charted and achieved a “long run.” Their recently released second Japanese album “Treasure Box” also charted number 1 on Oricon on the day it was released.

Q: What is the secret to popularity?

A: There is no special secret. First, we have to thank the composers who give us good songs. And also the fans and company staff who support us by telling us “everything will be better,” they’ve given us a lot of motivation. As a result, we gained confidence. We work hard on stage to compensate for our inadequacy, these all seem to have a combined effect. When speaking about T-ara’s energy, we have also borrowed from the popularity of the retro dance and the shuffle dance. Unknowingly, our performances are able to show off “T-ara’s image” and “T-ara’s concept.” To have a defined colour and flavour, we are really happy.

Q: Don’t you feel tired to have such active overseas schedules?

A: Although getting used to the time difference is always difficult, it is the most difficult when the food doesn’t suit our tastes. In the end sleep become our best medicine. Actually, every member seemed to have lost weight without intentionally dieting. Like a normal girl group, we eat well and don’t pick and choose when it comes to food.

Q: What do you do when you rest?

A: Watch movies, eat good food. When we are in Japan, we often go to Harajuku but we have not been there recently because we’ve been busy.

Q: Isn’t this just the right age for dating?

A: Although the work we have now is good, we still want to date. Just like a normal university student, a romantic stroll around campus while holding hands, a date in the library. It seems like the more we are not able to do it, the more we want to do it. My ideal type is someone who has a manly side, but who also has the soft side of someone young, someone who is kind and well-mannered. Appearance is not important. It’ll be great if it is someone who is able to let other people feel his charisma and charm that is unique to him.

Q: What kind of artists do you want to be remembered as?

A: The strengths of artists who have been active for 1 year and those who have been active for 10 years are different. I hope when people think about T-ara, they will smile and say “Ah they really had a difficult time then” or “They were really great then”, I hope that we can be a familiar and warm group in their memories. A group that is able to show off different styles like a chameleon. Or even to the point of getting critiqued by people “Do you have a split personality?” A group that doesn’t stop changing and is able to show and convey a message through their music.

Q: To T-ara, CCM’s present Kim Kwang Soo is:

A: The only person who can make us happy and feel tired at the same time. He has weakened a lot. He used to always lecture and scold us, but recently he asks us for our opinion and shares with us his difficulties. He has the feel of the powerless arms of a father who is growing old. His emotions are also becoming very rich and abundant, it seems like it is time for us to take care of him instead.

Q: A word to your fans?

A: Thankful. For always believing and watching over us no matter what. To be able to lay aside right or wrong and to believe and wait for someone is really something that is not easy. We don’t look at our fan club as one group, but now we see each fan individually, one person by one person. They are all precious. Even for those who cannot support us as fans until the end, we won’t feel sad or resentful. We won’t forget those people who have given us love up to this day.


T-ara has become stronger, their hearts steadier. They are no longer a girl group that has an extravagant exterior, but have become a pearl that shines quietly and faintly. The beginning of a glistening pearl is also created from a wound. Famous Korean poet Jeong Ho Seung said “A beautiful gemstone can only be created with time, brimming sincerity, and the embracing of trauma.” It is time for the future of T-ara, who will soon enter the US market, to catch the eyes of the public once again.



Original article: http://www.billboard.co.kr/?c=v&m=v1&idx=37066
Translated by via Chinese Subs by TCN: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2556657897

Can't wait for the release.
I like the 2nd costumes.
Not sure about the first one although I do like the bunny ears.
Abit of pink in Jiyeon and Eunjung's hair!

Congrats T-ara.
You deserve to win more and more awards.

this is one of many reasons why i respect and love Eunjung unnie so much.eventhough she is the one who is hurt from that termination situation she still have a heart who knows how to forgive and to forget.
in my opinion in a way it really better for Eunjung unnie and for everyone to forget and let go of the past but I understand why KEMA still wants to pursue the sanctions,so that in the future this kind of unrightful termination will not be experienced by any other actors/actress in korea.
Eunjung unnie i salute you!
Eunjung fighting!!

I understand that Eunjung wants to really move on from the Five Fingers controversy but we all know that injustice was done to her.
I hope KEMA pushes through with what they are fighting for so that it'll serve a good lesson to both the actors and the producers of drama.
Eunjung fighting!

proud of EunJung-ah and KEMA... "Letting go off the dark past for Happy future" Good decision Eunjung!! While I really respect KEMA for standing with Eunjung and they are taking measures so that it wont happen to any actor/actress in the future...

Totally agree with what he's saying about T-ara's situation. It's completely unfair how the girls were/are being criticize. Sure the girls tweeted some things that people took out of context but hasn't everybody done something like that before. If a police investigations goes through I hope it ends out the way it ended for Tajinyo.

Director Cha Euntaek sums it up perfectly. I'm so glad there are ppl. out there, no matter where, that can and are willing to step out to defend not just T-ara but what is right. PPl. should learn and take notice of what he says. Dir. Cha Euntaek, we fans appreciate your kind/truthful words!

[PICS] T-ara @ Showcase in Malaysia (10/03)
For the rest of the images : http://www.tiaradiad...alaysia-102012/





For the rest of the images : http://www.tiaradiad...alaysia-102012/



To download the first photos set :
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To download the second photos set :
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To download the third photos set :
http://www.mediafire.com/?939bri13n509hy5 (42 pics)CREDIT : MyKpopHuntress + Aforadio.com via Thai-ara @ FB + Facebook + Ehlana + tiaradiadem.com

OMG I can't beleve that I can see these videos and photos as soon as posible.
Thanks so much u r so kind and real fan.
T-ara fighting ...........

Great news hopefully they open more seats for Malaysian fans. True fans don't care about the scandal and I'm glad that a lot of fans stayed by T-ara side.

this is perfect!!!!
this news is very good! Fans always will support T-Ara!!! I wish this showcase will a great success, the girls will be very happy *-*
and I'm waiting a showcase in Europe and/or South America.

I wish them the best of luck for their next concerts ^^ I hope someday they can have a world tour

Ahh I was just there in May!! :'( I was in KL (Kuala Lumpur) and in KK (Kota Kinabalu) visiting family lol I'll tell them to go attend and get something signed for me hahaha but that's good that they have decided to go to malaysia right after hong kong being so successful! I hope malaysia will be just as successful and the Asia tour too so CCM will send them on a world tour

[12.09.02] T-ara to release four music videos at midnight on September 3rd






T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" music video will be released at midnight on September 3rd.
T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" music video will be the sequel to "DAY BY DAY" and 15-minutes long and will also include a robot-dance version and a BTS music video making part. The drama music video for the ballad "Day and Night" will also be released at the same time.
The ballad "Day and Night" features Gavy NJ member Geonji as well as the famous 4-octave singer from Star King from British named Shannon and T-ara member Areum. The song is a sad ballad with a stunning rap part.
"SEXY LOVE" is fourth in the series which was produced by Shinsadong Tiger and written by Choi Kyujung. "Day and Night" was the joint-work of composer Cho Youngsoo and the lyricist Ahn Youngmin.
T-ara will showcase a robot dance on stage alongside their electronic synth-pop "SEXY LOVE" and will continue showcasing an exotic charm they began with "DAY BY DAY".
T-ara's four different versions (T/N: drama in two parts 'Sexy Love' and 'Day and Night', dance version of 'Sexy Love' and BTS version I think) of the music video will be released on the 3rd at midnight (September 2nd 11:59 PM).
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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120902n05121
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

u.
U were prettier than ever.
U did the best as expected. Everything will be good don't w :(rry.
U do your best at last everyone understand their fault.
I really love Korean drama but now I scared of K.people coz their reaction about nothing.
Love U Eunjungie. :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

u.
U were prettier than ever.
U did the best as expected. Everything will be good don't w :(rry.
U do your best at last everyone understand their fault.
I really love Korean drama but now I scared of K.people coz their reaction about nothing.
Love U Eunjungie. :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

Yesssssssssss! so happy... Finally they're showing up to the press!
They show us their strength, I'm proud of them & proud of being a Queen!
Hope Eunjung & our lovely girls remain strong, they have our support.

found it on tumblr and please show yr support okay.
tara-international

tara-international:
lordnoodles
:
Lord Noodles here, myself, AmandaMetal, Jokerstorm2 and some Diadems are trying to make a campaign: International T-ara Fan Support Day.
The purpose? Show our love of T-ara.
Show a homemade sign, fan art, drawings, photo support, album collections, something you’ve done as a fan of T-ara to show everyone! I spoke once of being loud and proud of being a fan, well here’s your chance to do it! Post on your own blogs, or you can contribute SUBMIT to my other one; we’re looking for a place to collect all of this T-ara Love!
T-ara Time to Love!

Hey guys if you haven’t already, share this and contribute to the project! Thanks!

[12.08.01] Gangnam Police Department, "Cybercrime search team will look into the false 'T-ara Dancer' article"



After discussions with lawyers, T-ara's agency CCM at 5:30pm on July 31st formally requested the Seoul Gagnam Police Department Cybercrime Search Team to look into the malicious and false article made by a netizen claiming to be T-ara's backup dancer.
Relevant persons at the police stated that matter has been referred to the Cybercrime Search Team and that the team is currently analyzing the material after having received the request from CCM.
The subject of the search is a netizen who posed as a dancer for T-ara and had written "Jiyeon slapped Hwayoung in the dance practice studio," "The members play rock, paper, scissors in front of Hwayoung because they do not want to sit next to her in the car".
However, CCM decided not to prosecute another netizen claiming to be a CCM trainee who was hit by Jiyeon because the teenaged schoolboy living in Anyang, Gyeonggi had already voluntarily admitted that he was the one who wrote the false article and had contacted CCM to ask for forgiveness.
CCM stated to Star News, "We had wanted to hand the matter over to the police this morning, but decided to discuss the matter with lawyers for a more definite opinion. After discussions with the lawyer, we then formally requested the police to look into the false and malicious post made by the netizen."
Because CCM is located in the Gangnam area, the Gangnam Police Department was commissioned, and not the Seocho Police Department.
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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120731n28167
Translated by: kkyc222 @ Diadem (via Chinese Translations)