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This announce must be a joke, seriously a 13 years old girl for cosmetics ?? Moreover, she refuse 200 Million Won ?? Do you know someone who'll refuse such a huge amount of money at such a young age ? That's a total nonsense. This kind of news reminds me of the same with GangKiz refusing a huge contract for an advertizing for lingerie before their début. It's just to try to convince us that these girls worth gold, it's nothing but a bluff, as usual with CCM. I really don't like their way of communicating.

I wonder if this is just a publicity... Well, whatever, "T-ara unnies are working hard to learn their choreography recently." i guess the current 7 have to relearn the choreography for their older hits songs to accompany the 2 extras new members, although i don't know how this has anything to do with her refusing the CF. I'm just assume that she's relating this to her practicing instead of accepting the CF

[12.06.01] Jiyeon's dad pays a visit at Wildroses fan signing This is so sweet... ^^

LOL she didn't really get this offer. CCM always makes up stories that their artists get offered amazing things that they need to turn down, like Gangkiz turning down that lingerie thing. Honestly, if Gangkiz really did get a top lingerie/whatever CF offer, they would take it in a second.

When i saw the video, the part where Jiyeon's dad just went up, talked to her daughter and kissed her hand, then walked off, its just so sweet.. aw. I love how his attendance was also a surprise ^^. It seems Jiyeon really misses her family, hopefully CCM would let all of the girls visit their families more often..

[PICS] T-ara's Cry Cry & Lovey-Dovey Music Video Collection album scans (05/31) CREDIT : Kafuka + tikaluph + tiaradiadem.com

it's understandable why she refused it. but i don't believe someone offer immediately a very huge amount for a new person n industry... aigooo CCM better make a believable news next time huh?

I don't know about this.. i mean of course i welcome her, but a part of me is having this constant worries of how harsh some people can be towards her. Her mind is still young, she might not be able to handle strong or mean criticism or just plain bashing from immature people, t-ara fans or netizens alike. But i wish her all the best and that the community would accept her gradually just like hwayoung. Aside from the above point, she's really cute i must say she looks to be the real innocent type of girl. She would fit well for cute concepts obviously. Don't think she looks likt Yuri though.. she gives me a feel of 5Doll's Nayeon and a little of Ryu twins before they both debut in T-ara & 5Dolls. Don't worry Dani, i'm sure you'll do well . Wait, am i the only one supporting her and trying to take things in a positive way?? =/

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.

I'm not against the new members but I just can't imagine T-ara having an underage member again. Like most Queens waited long enough to Jiyeon to come on her right age so as T-ara can have more variations in terms of concepts, style, etc. And I think that's already enough 'cause waiting for 4-5 years again will be impossible to bear. I won't be bias for the 19 y/o member too 'cause I'm not basing this on the members' age. I just can't figure out the way this company thinks. We're not asking more from T-ara, we're just asking CCM to let them rest. They're already near the top, 2011 has become their year. That's why up to now I still can't accept the changes - why are they necessary? If he's planning on a graduation stuff like AS then prolly all the 7 members will graduate then it won't be T-ara anyways so why can't he just make another group? Or if those 2 new members are really that good to the level that they can bring T-ara on a higher ground then make them solo artists. I know some will say that this isn't the fault of the new members and "why don't you give them a chance?" but sorry I can't just brush it off like that. Reading between the lines, I know that this is a strategy to get rid of some members. Because if not, how come KKS comments were like that? Either way, I know fans will still be reminded of member kick out issue here. But then, half heartedly I'm closing this post with the cliché - "I'll wait and see"

i very curious that why kks keep promoting this new member?where is the 8th member? I also curious that how are the 7-ara feeling now.... Izzit dani is kks "daughter"(i know that kks havent marry,maybe is....)/niece"??? why kks like her alot and put her into t-ara?

LMAO at the picture saying "T-ara's new member of a SEXY look" Pardon my language but is it even legal to say a freakin' 14 year-old girl as sexy??It's just gross.When I was at her age,I know nothing about make-up and I still watch cartoons like Tom and Jerry,Ogy and the Cockroaches and Danny Phantom ( ) before going to well,SCHOOL - where the place she's suppose to go. And yeah,just like everybody said earlier,this is just like one of the publicities CCM do.Almost all news regarding T-ara or their artists are about money.I bet KKS is already counting how much money he'll gain from those 2 uninvited girls.We already have lingerie ads,make-up ads - What's next?T-ara 8th member rejected an underwear ads? This might sounds harsh but I think their CEO is the next to person to be investigate by polices for having intercourse with the minors or well,at least do something to put him behind bars.

Well, I don't think her English would be that good. As in Native speaker wise, i mean, she's only 14, she was 4 when she arrived to the US, so that's about 10 years then. But then you have to minus some years for being a trainee in Korea. So let's say about 7-8 years of staying in the US learning English... So she's only at elementary English, unless she went to an international English speaking school in Korea. But hey, she could surprise me haha And people can't help but hate /be negative towards her. She was ultimately smacked straight to our faces as the new 9th member of our beloved group who already has some ongoing issues in terms of line distributions, screen time/promotion, breaks and the fact that the damn CEO got up and insulted them. While starting to heal from that wound, he goes and rubs salt on it by adding members because apparently none of the current members are good enough to help Soyeon with the vocals. And at the same time threatens to replace/kick out any members who basically disobeys him about the additions. Total BS. I think it's mostly due to the fact she was revealed so early. If she was revealed after the MV she's supposedly starring in, maybe people wouldn't be so neagtive towards her, but meh. She's a British Korean trainee at CCM

ummm... why are they in the parking lot and where are the other member?

Greatttt..Hope it'll come up in the next few dayss..to number 1!!!!! ^^^^

CCM I only want to say " lier lier pants on fire" lol Let's be realistic here, it's CCM after keeping in update with their news they are the most attention seeking company ever! Most of the things they do is for publicity stunt! I don't know what believe anymore. No offence to the girl but she's freakin 12! What cosmatic is she going to advertise. Kids makeup? I really hope CCM will choose a proper image for her she look more cute rather than sexy. And I hope she's talanted so she would standout by her talent instead of being surrounded by a bunch of adults and standout as a kid.

the age gap between her and boram is toooo.................. :wacko:

I seriously had a migraine after reading a couple of weeks back that the new T-ara member is 14 year old. Now I'm having a migraine again while typing this. Just when I'm about to warm up to the idea of the additional member, we get a news like this. This is like an INSULT ADDING TO INJURY. Because CCM wants to run after the position of SNSD, it's like T-ara ended up being AFTER SCHOOL 2.0. What a shame. This really makes me sad. And heartbroken. And bitter. So bitter that I'll also play into the "let's wait and see game". But right now, as heartbroken as a fan I am, I know I'll support Boram, Qri, Soyeon, Eunjung, Hyomin, Hwayoung and Jiyeon always.

Seriously, this KKS decision really make me hurt and sick!! I cannot imagine what that CEO thinking. He try to destroy t-ara slowly. From the start we know that t-ara is not idol group like After School. I don't really know the issues and concept about about AS graduation concept. I'm thinking the members really shocked about this KKS concept. Yes, KKS really really has a random thought. After succesful Roly Poly era and officially fans club, why he must try new "tactics" to the game???? Seriously, I think most of t-ara news and public exposure is just a damn hoax. Well, when you look at t-ara news in website, mostly KKS statement is about money like t-ara get CF offered, hyomin shares a bunch of money to gangkiz and eunjung robbed. Beside that, you probably thinking twice to save your bunch of money in your idol (ASSETS) bag unless you're so stupid,and why you must made a voting to get the name, if you still use the old names (Queen's take 'em all). I don't know about entertainment news in South Korea, but sometimes to get the public attention, you must making a delight story. Don't forget about jiyeon-kim tahee look alike when she debut. I think KKS is such a dumb controversy-lover man. So about this member addition, this is my assumption : 1. KKS is a money scumbag and want to get public attention with the controversion. I think he not stupid at all. I really really hope he change his mind and cancel his decision about member addition. I think he want making new girl group with dani as a members. Well, he always do that. Don't forget about 5Dolls and Gangkiz. I think because of Dani height and face, he can get attention from public. This is like jiyeon pre debut when she join with Seeya and Davichi in Woman Generation. Seriously, when KKS not announcement about 'who 9th member', there are some rumors about Shanon. We know that Shanon has voice when this Dani, we just know she is tall and 'charismatic' girl in her puberty. Oh please KKS, why you not show about Dani skill, why you just show her photo and say about her appearence which more like Krystal than pre-debut Yuri. So this is my biggest hope : KKS will cancel his decision and debuting new girl group with Dani and Shanon as members or others CCM trainee. 2. KKS want to bully t-ara member. Well I get this from theprophetblog and he say this about 2 months ago. And now we get the jackpot. KKS introduce the public about new members which young from Jiyeon. This seems KKS bully Boram and Jiyeon. How can he simply added a 14 years old girl into a group when the current maknae in group is the main visual has many fans among other members. Beside that, why the addition members must have 167cm height and charismatic face??? Oh please KKS, again why you just show her appearence. 3. KKS has really really random thought. If you big fans of t-ara you must admit that. KKS want make t-ara become SNSD. Maybe he want reach Lee Soman level and he is a dumb desperate businessman in his 30's year of the experience of music industry. Well you can get this from news about Dani who look alike Yuri predebut not Krystal or Seungri lost sister. Seriously, I give up. I really hope KKS just make a big issue (trolling) to get the public attention for t-ara popularity.

I don't really care whether she looks like SNSD Yuri ( I'm a SONE to start with before i fell in love with T-ara as well). JIyeon and HwaYoung will forever be the maknae of T-ara and no one is changing this fact. The president of the agency really needs to hear advice from fans as well. What's that use of copying other girl group's way of managing their members? Adding HwaYoung is enough to make the group wonderful and complete, why add two more innocent teens into the wild world of Kpop? Gonna support 7 member T-ara all the way and pity the new two member..

when it come to 9 members, automatically, SNSD will come into my mind. even i do like SNSD but, i didn't like group with too much members like SNSD and SJ. it just that not all of them have the real talents and shine out there. so, when KKM wanted to change T-ARA to 9 members group. I AM REALLY AGAINST IT! but, because i really really like T-ARA, i still wait to see who will KKM add into this group. and when i read this news, 'oh my god, maybe KKM is really crazy!'. how can he simply added a 14 years old girl into a group that actually have two other girls that will reach their 30 soon. maybe, he has his own reason to reduce the age gap in this group. but it really don't make any sense. how will their group's concept change after this? a 14 years old girl is too young to sing and dance like T-ARA's concept. hey, i don't hate that girl.. she is too cute for that. HAHA. but, i can't accept the girl will be one of T-ARA's members. i can't imagine my lovely Eunjung will get less and lesser line in their song and Boram and Qri maybe will just dance! and at the end, we will hear another news that Boram and Qri will retire. HAHA. i hate it! yeah, to me, T-ARA is no.1. but, the fact out there, there are too many girls' groups that also fighting to be the best among the best. T-ARA just step into one of them and KKM is just too greedy to make them more popular. but, this is not the best way he can think of. so, now, we will wait and see how he will change T-ARA! pity to Eunjung, Jiyeon, Hyomin, Soyeon, Boram, Qri and Hwayoung. i know they will say 'okay' with KKM's decision, but actually they feel otherwise.

Lol the picture with the concert dates and description was done by soyeon? She's gotta do better than that... Hahaha... or get hyomin to help... But it's so cute just knowing she did it

Somehow i feel like they will using her to replace Qri and Boram unnie.. Both of them will be retire soon when they reach 30 maybe.. and to make sure t-ara are still known to netizens , they add young new members... just like Girl Group 'Jewelry'.... totally disagree with CCM's decisions but i'll support t-ara no matter what happen in future...

Ummm.. she may be cute and can speak english but SERIOUSLY? A 14 (prob. US age = 13) year old girl in T-ara? Excuse me, but when did T-ara become so ... I honestly am afraid of T-ara's future. And shouldn't she be in SCHOOL? Glad she's not rushing her debut though. I personally think that she should train more and be put in a new group. Sorry, Im like attacking her when I should be attacking CCM for making the decision.

Whatever happens T-ara will be my fav group forever.. I cant give up just because the boss adds random members when he decides.. Still music is important and T-ara is now quite around the top of kpop bands..so.. i think we should wait and see ...it was the same with Hwa young but now people adore her and say T-ara is forever 7 members...Well maybe after 1 or 2 year we will say T-ara is forever 9 and nothing else...haha isnt it so..? Its just my opinion..

Like I said, I meant no offense, and I appreciate your levelheaded reply, which alone tells me that you've got a better head on your shoulders than 99% of most K-Pop fans. Lol. As far as what I read on AKFG goes, I just have a really low opinion of that site as it seems run primarily by a bunch of young men trying their hardest to divert attention away from their latent homosexual tendencies by making crude and obnoxious comments about women (not anything I read by you, just by the majority of the people I see posting there). So I may have been a bit biased in my assumptions there, lol. As far as what comprises a "true" fan of T-ara...that was my gaffe. I'm one of those people that believe that being a fan of a group is something that's different for each person, so questioning your dedication as a fan was wrong. I apologize. It's just so sad to see the fanbase being torn apart like this...it really felt like we were starting to come together as a group after Lovey-Dovey dropped. We had a lot to be proud of, we all seemed to have the same ideals regarding what the girls needed (a break), and now it just seems like no one can agree on anything. It's like KKS is trying to obliterate the group and its existing fanbase from the ground up and start completely from scratch. I had finally come to terms with the member additions before learning that one of them was 14. As a 28 year-old man from the U.S.A. I know that I personally feel strange about listening to music made by a tween. I like T-ara for members like Boram, Qri, and Soyeon, who are a bit older than the average idol and bring a bit of maturity to the group; for some reason I can't shake the feeling that Dani was added to the group for similar reasons to Hwayoung, to lower the group's average age, because I KNOW it can't be to connect with their Anglo fans. Right now they're the ones that have the biggest issue with the addition and will probably be the ones withdrawing their support for the girls first. *Sigh*

I'm sure they'll be fine. Besides, Jiyeon debuted with T-ara after just turning 16 but began gathering publicity at age 15. There's about six months between now and December, maybe Dani's 14 years western at the moment and will be 15 by then? Wonder Girls' Sohee and SNSD's Seohyun debuted at about 15 too, and let's not forget 2ne1's Minzy was a few months into 15hood when she debuted. They all rank high in popularity amongst their groups too. Dani's a pretty one, and a suitable choice as a new maknae. Our girls have always stuck through things as a family until now, and despite their early awkwardness towards Hwayoung, they are totally happy now. There's no reason not to believe our girls will accept the new members and happily stick together once again. Let's give Dani a chance and not look down on her until she shows us what she's got .

okay! lol i give up!!!its really official! arghhhhhhhhh!!!! how could a 14 year old be a member of T-ara!??!! i know i don't have the rights to underestimate her because i haven't seen her on stage! but lol i think she is really too young!!!can she make ajussi fans drool over her? lol!!! its awkward!!!

I like SNSD too but is it really necessary to say that she's Girls' Generation Yuri look-alike?(is it just me or she don't resembles Yuri?).Publicity much,huh CCM?? Sigh,I was really hoping the 14 year-old addition news was a joke but it seems that my nightmare has come true.T-ara's schedules are really harsh,tight,murderous and there are almost no gap in between.I'm not looking down on her but I doubt she manage to "survive" without collapsing twice or more during her time with the girls. Like Scatter-88mil said,I too can see the potential of Boram and Qri leaving the group - either by their own will or been forced by that scumbag.IF what KKS claimed that these two girls are really good singers is true (which I doubt),Soyeon might leaves the group too. I'm starting to worry if T-ara might be a laughing stock from netizens for having a Mother-Daughter years gap a.k.a Auntie Boram and Auntie Qri.

So it's official? This 14 year old is going to be joining them as the 9th member? :/ *throws hands up* I give up. xD