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[12.08.16] Translation - 120813 Director Cha Eun Taek's Tweet @goninri: 어린친구들이 도대체 무슨 죽을죄를 져서 이 사회가 이렇게 가학적인지.. 아파도 아프다 말 못하고 힘들어도 힘들다 말 못하고 뭐가 진실인지? 그게 우리 살아가는데 뭐가 그리 중요한데..? 언제부터 우리 사회가 토론과 논란의 중심 대상이 이리 바뀐건지.. Young kids, what capital crime did they commit that they are being mistreated like this by society...to be in pain and yet be unable to say that they are in pain, to be tired and yet be unable to say that they are tired, what is the truth? Then what is important, to live like this? Since when did our society's subject and focus of discussion and blame become like this... *** Chinese trans by Baidu Ham Eunjung (@hameunjungbar) English trans by @kckclalala T/N: Cha Eun Taek is the director who filmed their Roly Poly, Cry Cry, Lovey Dovey, Day By Day, Sexy Love MVs

Photos from the press conference: I think this tumblr post quote covers whats going on in my head pretty well: "ohmygod eunjung’s condition at the press conference today looks so much worse than hyomin. almost all the time she seems like she’s physically there but her mind is floating around somewhere in depressland. and her physical state is in wrecks D; " - source

Oh my goodness, through watching this thing it was awful seeing her in such a sad condition. I really hoped no one would have asked but... people like to start trouble. This just sucks. I want the best for her.

OMG I finally got to see you!!! Even though you look sad, pale and fragile, but there are still a slight smile on your face, and I am happy to see that. I know you are going through a tough time right now, but you still show to all your fans your professionalism and you will work hard for drama and other activities in the future. I am very proud of you EJ!!! You look like you can shed tears at anytime during the Press Con, but you DID NOT cry and the reporters can't attack you with all their stupid questions!!! Great job Eunjung! I am proud to be your fan!!! Eunjung Fighting! Hong Da Mi Fighting! Five Fingers Fighting!!! Though it was sad to see Eunjung look so sad like this, pale and try to compress her emotion. She was there but her mind was elsewhere ((. But hopefully she can get better soon and become the happy and energetic EJ that we used to see!!!

I was half happy half sad~ I was happy because she didn't tear up and managed to composed her self and her professionalism shone throughout this interview even though how shady of reporters indirectly still trying to get her comment on this scandal. I was sad seeing her like in pain like it really stab my heart. I thought she might be better than Minnie but I was wrong . She was so vulnerable it's not the usual Jungie we would see. I hope she won't be so hard on herself. but amidst all of this sadness I'm glad the cast members are supportive towards Eunjung.. Please take care of her

Soyeon, please get well soon and take good care of yourself! I'm quite convinced that you're trying your best to shut those netizens scumbag up and show and motivate them what real determination is, so that they will stop being parasites of our society. However, health is of utmost importance. Recover soon and you can continue to fight for this noble cause. Edit: P.S. I bet those people who mock at Soyeon's determination don't even have the will to go to school when they have a slight fever.

An apology letter from netizen to t-ara Rough translation abt the blog apologize T-ara from a netizen: I would like to apologize each members of T-ara. Due to lacking some truthful information and believe in twisted news on internet, I have accused T-ara for bullying without thinking that the rumor was totally made up. But I have bullied my own soul, I feel very sorry and would like to apologize all T-ara members. I have acted stupidly and nonsense. I was failed coz trust in public. I’m ashamed about myself.[…] Your fragile image always appears on my mind. I’m sorry, I would never do it again. But how can I? Your image are ruined, no way to recover. […] me and the public have to take the responsibility of that. Please forgive me. From the bottom of my heart, I send you all the best wishes. Sum up from viet translation Source: http://blog.naver.com/urchoding/80166791931 cr. @sohotbikini

I´m so excited to see her again, it´s been a long time without her. I was expecting her to be sad, but she looks more sad than i thought i´m so worried, i hope she can recover her happiness and i think is a good think that she has to go filming this drama. I was relieved she has the suport of the rest of the cast, Chae Si Ra knows her from Queen In soo and off course she knows jow is Ham Eunjung, she and the other actress and the two guys but must of all Joo Ji Hoo who knows very well what´s to be on the spot and be the target of hate and critics and had a very difficult time. She has lost for me like 4 kg of weight , her legs and arms(she looks beautifull) but i´m worried it´s because she is sad she has lost that weight . I´m so proud of her and so thankfull to her for not to cry, people were expecting her to cry, but she was strong and didn´t do it, she is so depressed she couldn´t look more happy but i think is obvious if you see how nervous and stressed she was, her hand were always pressing one against the other, her chest had a little allergy pobably due to stress and she was in some moments abcent from the press conference in her mind. But i think she needs more time, i really (i don´t pray but i´m almost about to do it) hope the drama to be very succesfull, and i´m sure her acting will be AMAZING, her emotions right now are in bloom and it will help her acting a lot(little positive point from this horrible situtation). let´s keep suporting her and all T-ara and think on ways to cheer them up. FIGHTING EUNJUNG. she was so beautifull despite beeing so sad, she is a princess.

The left most words sums it all for me.... Thank you for posting the picture. I really support Eunjung & Hyomin's position during the interview.. for me Soyeon has told T-ara's side of the story (not CCM's) in her Chosun Ilbo interview, no more words are needed, its up to each individual to decide for themselves what do they believe or not.. The only way to shut up the antis now is to show that T-ara members are no longer easy targets for their type of cyber-bullying and the way to achieve this is not through words (it will only inflame them more) but through action. I don't think T-ara should release any singles and do live performances yet, but what they can do is do really-really well on their respective dramas and show that they are still high-rating earners. As mob mentality goes, when the antis who actively spread malicious rumors and write despicable comments on message boards figure out that the general public (not niche market K-pop fans) are actually into T-ara dramas, I think there will be a sharp decline in the number of the actual active antis (the guys who take the time to actually make/fabricate things up) as it won't be that easy anymore to harass T-ara. Bullies are cowards who prey on the weak (which is why I never believed that someone with a strong personality as Hwayoung's would ever let herself be bullied for 20 months).. Now is the time to show how strong T-ara really is.

Her mother once told some fans that Eunjung lost weight... When I saw the photos... Oh wow she really lost weight! Her face is definitely thinner than before. I like her outfit and hair and all and she still pretty of course. But really she looks depressed. Her eyes, her expression, even her black-colored dress... It looks like someone died. Like she lost her soul or something. Expressionless. Sometimes staring at the floor. Empty. Obviously she's still hurting. And she's scared of the public [i remember even Soyeon said she can't even eat in public anymore... and I feel so betrayed that Hwayoung can freely attend concerts and still post cheery selcas with her sister so I guess she can enjoy beauty salons all day now and still get support and sympathy of the public] Anyway, back to Eunjung... I admire her strength as she did her best to face the public. I admire her as she tried to smile at times but of course it's clearly difficult for her to do so. I admire her politeness as she tried to answer questions and refused to answer the irrelevant questions. I also admire the cast members who obviously supported her and encouraged her. I guess even Joo Ji Hoon can understand what Eunjung is going through since he was also involved in a scandal before. I am glad that they allowed Eunjung to stay in this promising drama. I am happy that despite the pain that they are going through, T-ara members are trying to stay strong. I am also happy that many fans gave support to Eunjung in this press conferences and that it ended well I think. I really hope this drama will have high ratings. Slowly I shall see them all bouncing back to success, perhaps scarred, but definitely stronger than before. T-ara Fighting! Eunjung Fighting! Five Fingers Fighting!

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:

Anyway here is the picture of the "Rice Wreaths" Eunjung fans have send to show support of Eunjung in the drama.. Fan-taken picture [CR: http://woojungislove...erence-fanpics/] ^^ i've read Eunjung Japanese Fans send this to the Press Conference to show their support to Eunjung.. I'm glad they did atleast Eunjung knows that her fans & Queens would always stand by her side no matter what..

What the heck is on at allkpop at the moment? They are speculating that Soyeon accident is fake??? If allkpop cares to the T-ara condition rather than posting "rumours" that taint their public image more...Soyeon is truly really hurt by now...TT___TT

Once again, unprofessional and shameful behaviour from the reporters. After making Hyomin cry and harassing Eunjung, they still didn't get any answers. Maybe one day they will learn that causing pain to T-ara is for nothing. I hope for the best for T-ara, especially Soyeon, Hyomin, and Eunjung. And hopefully the girls will be able to find peace to recuperate for their approaching comeback.

AND EUNJUNG WINS \o/ Reporters LEAVE EUNJUNG ALONE! Thank goodness she didn't cry. I'm sure a crying Eunjung is what they want for their articles.

*sigh* these reporters man -___- its a press conference for the drama, not an interview on if the Bullying scandals were true...

[12.08.16] T-ara's Soyeon unable to return to "Haeundae Lovers" filming yesterday After being in a car accident, T-ara's Soyeon was supposed to return to KBS 2TV "Haeundae Lovers" drama shooting yesterday. Core Contents Media said on the 16th to Star News, "Originally, Soyeon was thinking about returning to the 'Haeundae Lovers' drama shoot yesterday (15th) but because her health is in a state that hasn't completely recovered, it was eventually decided she would not participate in the filming." They continued to say, "Soyeon is still in the hospital and will make a return when her health recovers. When she returns will be decided on how fast she recovers." Soyeon is scheduled to shoot on the 20th~21st in Busan. On the 13th, Soyeon was in a car accident on the way from Seoul to Busan early in the morning and had to postpone her schedules. *** Source: http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012081614552724114&type=3? Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

An apology letter from netizen to t-ara Rough translation abt the blog apologize T-ara from a netizen: I would like to apologize each members of T-ara. Due to lacking some truthful information and believe in twisted news on internet, I have accused T-ara for bullying without thinking that the rumor was totally made up. But I have bullied my own soul, I feel very sorry and would like to apologize all T-ara members. I have acted stupidly and nonsense. I was failed coz trust in public. I’m ashamed about myself.[…] Your fragile image always appears on my mind. I’m sorry, I would never do it again. But how can I? Your image are ruined, no way to recover. […] me and the public have to take the responsibility of that. Please forgive me. From the bottom of my heart, I send you all the best wishes. Sum up from viet translation Source: http://blog.naver.com/urchoding/80166791931 cr. @sohotbikini

I actually think it would have been counterproductive if they said that because then the media will pounce on that one liner and ask follow up questions. Once you open pandora's box, there's no stopping the consequences. Not only that, I think it was professional of them to avoid personal questions like that at a drama press conference unrelated to T-ara. As it is, the other cast members, the PDs and everyone surrounding the drama have probably been affected due to the scandal such as people refusing to watch the drama if the girls are in it. I think when the time comes, they will talk about it but doing it at a press conference for their personal activity is not one of them. Like you said too, the disbelievers will continue to disbelieve even with the girls' statements.

really, I love T-ara, very very much but did you ever wonder, why at every press conference they didnt try to clear things up? even for just a little bit? all it takes is just 1 mere sentence, "there is no bullying in T-ara" or simply "the reason of hwayoung's departure is not because of 'bullying' ". I mean isnt that easy? just say a sentence similar to those and then follow it with a statement to not ask further questions about the recent issues. but contrary to what I said, I think I already know the answer when soyeon, the first t-ara member to come out and speak publicly in the midst of this controversy, agreed to answer questions about bullying issues, did everything work out well? when netizens said that they want to hear answers from the members of t-ara themselves, and got what they wanted (soyeon's answers), did it please them? NO instead, they said that soyeon was lying and blabering xxxx and stuff now if we just use a simple logic, we can see the correct algorithm 1. people demand answer from team 2. team member A appears 3. people ask questions 4. team member A answers 5. people refuse to believe 6. team member B appears 7. people ask questions 8. ? now what would be the correct action to fill no. 8? we can see that the key in this algorithm is action no. 5 if the member repeat action no. 4, action no. 5 will occurs thats why t-ara fill no. 8 with: refuse to answer all because of action no. 5 and now we can all see that t-ara is not some cowardly group who chooses to avoid problems instead theyre a group with solid logic

I'm sure I'm not the only one to think that her hair looks amazing. It's a nice new look for her! More ontopic, they must all be suffering inside so bad.. =/

"Will stay by your side forever" - Damn right we will! T-ara will come back even stronger!

http://www.dkpopnews.net/2012/08/jaejoong-there-are-no-idol-groups-who.html That's the reality of all groups. They all have conflicts. Right now, I'll find a way to support T-ara the way I can and ignore those idiot antis. They're just trolling around. I'm through talking to them. It's impossible. Only thing I can wish for is to let those 'karma' they talked about fires back at them, especially those who invented the rumors.

It breaks my heart to see Eunjung so.... not herself. I mean, she feels bad about this entire thing and it looks like she's punishing herself. Which I don't think she should - none of them should. I think the netizens are doing more then enough thoughtless punishing. I hope she takes care of herself and that the rest of the girls are okay.

Don't get why the netizens are being so worked up, it's pretty much none of their businesses, all that is happening. Poor Jiyeon. She does seem more aloof on the surface, but people are judging her now just cause of that, posting malicious insults of her, calling her the mastermind behind the bullying. But nobody can even ascertain there was any bullying involved, yet they so willingly believed the rumors. These include the people that go all ''i used to be a fan, but now i think they blah blah blah'' - the worst kind. Why can't netizens go find something better to do rather than make lives difficult for the girls who had done nothing to harm them.

KKS has made it pretty damn clear that he doesn't care about any of the members except the money they bring in and that even a medical leave counts as being 'lazy' >___> For all we know, Soyeon is probably pressured to leave the hospital as soon as possible out of fear that she'd be punished for being 'lazy'. Which is why I believe both the I-fans, K-fans, J-fans and pretty much everyone should take a much more bolder stance against him. On the side note, what disgusts me even just as more than the bumbling imbeciles in AKP is that some certain people in Youtube, claiming to be T-ara's fans, actually think KKS and CCM aren't a bunch of incompetent whacktards >____> It's like they've chosen to be completely ignorant of the members' health and awful working conditions and one in particular I recall, even implied it shouldn't matter because they make so much money (when in reality, most of the money from group activities goes to CCM instead >__>) How they even call themselves fans is beyond me.

it is just coincidence that Eunjung & Hyomin both wear pure black dress in their press conference?! but i love how Eunjung handled this professionally (so is Hyomin during One Thousandth Man press conference)... It is very obvious that she is so sad & broken inside but she still face the media and answers their question politely.. She tries her best to hold back tears & not cry in front of the media because i'm pretty sure that's what they wanna see & write am glad that she didn't give them that.. The media should know that this is 'FIVE FINGERS' press conference.. It is to promote the drama.. it is not only disrespectful to Eunjung but to the other cast too if they were to ask question all about the T-ara issue.. EUNJUNG FIGHTING!!! i really really hope Five Fingers rate well..

I love her hair. She's so beautiful

Jeon Mi Seon Rocks The Way jiyeon-lastforone: Jeon Mi Seon plays the role of eunjung’s mother in “five fingers” and hyomin’s mother in “one thousandth man”. She said to the press that she’s not even interested in the whole “t-ara incident” thing and was very happy about meeting two lovely young girls.

Since the beginning of this issue, I sincerely doubt of the human's civility... I hope Soyeon will get better soon and that she can take proper rest!

Soyeon~Unni.. get well soon! We miss seeing you on tv. xD KBS2 ftw. mean Netizens shut up already. let's just wait for the drama to slowly die.. -.- (side note: anyone know when is "seyx love is releasing"? O.o)

really strong girl, not even cried once, and didn't forget to mention about T-ara.

Oh my freaking goodness! I did consider journalism as a career, but after seeing how cruel one must be to work as a journalist, I'm having second thoughts now. I know it's their jobs, but I'm still going to say this again: "Leave T-ara alone for Mike's sake!"

watch this guys...i bet u will jealous ha3 hyomin cry but try to comfort her fan + give a hug person who record this get first hug from hyomin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk_WC9zZaI0&feature=player_embedded

I'm glad that someone quite close to them spoke up about how the freaking society treated them. Come on like seriously, they are even saying Soyeon's accident was staged! I saw how ugly Kpop was during TVXQ scandal and I saw how my boys suffered. Recently, I became an active Kpop fan again but with my girls T-ARA going through this, I'm seeing this horrible side of Kpop again and I'm starting to lose interest. But I'm not saying all Kpop fans are like that, only some annoying ones. I guess I'm just listen to my boys and girls

Damn straight. This whole thing is another case of netizen hypocrisy. People were mad at Hyomin that she wouldn't speak up, but declared that everything Soyeon said were lies. Over the years of being a Queen, I've learned not to trust KKS or "representatives." I believe what Soyeon says. What is truth? or more like, what is the point of truth when everything that is "truth" is decided by a blinded majority.

Like seriously... It's not like they did something that would be categorize as treason to their nation or sold out their gov't top secret information or killed their nation's president. I know the bullying issue is a sore and very important topic, but geez louise! GET A GRIP PEOPLE! And it doesn't seem like the public and netizens both from Korean and aboard are going to be letting this down anytime soon either. I'm glad someone in the entertainment world thinks and is speaking out about the craziness this issue has become, especially the treatment T-ara is getting :<