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T-ara submit grounds for refusal against MBK Entertainment’s trademark application of the group’s name
On January 17th, T-ara filed a submission to the Korean Intellectual Property Office, stating reasons to reject MBK Entertainment’s trademark application of the name “T-ara”, filed on December 28th. According to the patent attorney representing the submission, MBK Entertainment’s trademark application is subject to refusal under Trademark law. They have submitted documentation listing reasons for refusal of the trademark application. “If…
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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…
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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.”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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