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Aite guys and girls, I just went through the whole vid (robbe_881 - thank you very much for providing the HD version ) and while I can't provide a full translation due to the length of the footage, I'll describe this out as best as I can (for those asking, I'm Korean here so the language is no barrier to me at all, though the music background could have been lower in audio so I may have not heard everything correctly - or maybe my speakers are just...well, ah whatever). I really must say, I'm terribly sad to tell those who were expecting the girls to come forward regarding the scandal had expected too much. In fact, the first half of the video had nothing to do with 'confession' at all and was more set to their showcase in Malaysia. When the group were altogether in the hotel room (after the ad break) where the subject regarding that mess was talked about, Hwayoung herself was not even directly mentioned and they were actually very, very vague as to what occurred and even then, spent a great deal of the second half of the show mostly talking about themselves and the group as a whole. What Soyeon did however, admit (note - this has little to nothing to do with the scandal) is that way back in the BPBP days, the group was particularly starved and forced into something that may be seen as a severe diet up to the point that when other idols or singers that were their seniors (in terms of how long they were in the industry) usually left behind leftovers after performances, the girls actually grabbed as much as they could - particularly snacks and gimbap, shoved such food in their pockets and even ate them in the toilets to avoid getting caught. That....is pretty darn nasty. When Areum says that what she's going through doesn't even amount to even one bit of what T-ara had to go through since debut, Soyeon then lets out that there were quite a lot of moments that the members cried. Basically, the title of the show 'Confession' is rather quite misleading. In fact, none of the members look even willing to spill anything in detail at all - in other words, what exactly transpired. I'd even go to say it did little to nothing to actually contradict what antis, netizens believe. And why? The most likely reason is that what they say is being filtered and monitored by a certain someone (no prizes to guessing who that is). CCM is part of Mnet Media itself (and Mnet Channel is the one broadcasting this) - there's no way they'd let anything in detail be told at all, no matter how much T-ara wants to speak out for themselves without internal consequences. All in all, it's rather disappointing, even for me who didn't expect much out of it. If anyone wants to ask for more details of what they said, feel free to PM me. Thanks! Edit: I also forgot to mention this - the members, Hyomin and Soyeon in particular, have said that they're worried for us fans as well. Whether if they actually know how divided the fandom has become or simply that they're concerned with the crap we had to pull over with from antis or netizens as a whole is debatable, as they were quite vague with this too.

I couldn't agree any more with these three posts. At worst, I think fans should really start worrying about the possibility of T-ara taking AS or AKB-48's path. This is quite distressing really, adding in that they've been promoting far too much this year (possibly even more so than last year or at least in a comparable scale), it's just asking for another round of trips to the hospital. Hell, they may be the most prone of all K-idol groups to hospital visits. Considering the current members are barely holding out with the amount of over-promotions, it makes no sense for someone twice as young as Boram and Qri to hold out any better.

Well, that's good for T-ARA but I don't really see the point of them handing the award over to Dani. Sure "encouragement" or whatever, but it isn't like she worked for that award~ I don't know, I guess it just annoys me a little bit. ^^;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCqy2tQ70js&feature=channel&list=UL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh-Vl7tMv-Q cr youtube @ tiaragosubs5

[12.10.19] T-ara's Dani poses with their Gold award for "Jewelry Box" T-ara's Dani, who has yet to debut, posed with a Japan Golden Disk trophy that they received. T-ara received the Gold award after their Japanese debut album "Jewelry Box" sold more than 100,000 copies since being released. Girls' Generation also received the same award at the same time. T-ara's member's received the award and passed it on to the new maknae Dani. It will help give encouragement to Dani to prepare for her debut. Dani said, "Receiving the valuable gift and trophy from my unnies made me glad. I'd like to present a wonderful stage with my T-ara unnies in 2013." T-ara departed for Okinawa on the 18th for a "K-POP Concert" and fashion show and will return through Incheon International Airport on the 21st at 11:20 AM. T-ara will focus on promoting "Sexy Love" in Japan beginning on November 10th until the end of November. T-ara is the first Korean girl group to have their debut Japanese album "Bo Peep Bo Peep" rank #1 on the Oricon Daily and Oricon Weekly charts after being released. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20121019n09471 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

I understand how you feel about the haters in AKP but honestly, there isn't much that can be done about that place. It's best to ignore the people there. Besides, the fandom in general has been pissed off with CCM a LOT this year and the last thing they need to do is be concerned with a group of people behind the keyboard throwing mud all over the place. They're only going to laugh back at you if you fight back, hence creating a fanwar, something that isn't necessary at current.

HD Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ReIW7enJqvE

NETIZENS. -----> NEGATIVE CITIZENS!!! t-ara is the best!! you're the best and no.1

T-ara's lifespan would be lucky to even break the infamous 5-year-curse >___> Supposedly, some of the members' contracts are expiring at some point next year (I suspect this may strongly apply to Boram and Qri in particular) and looking how overworked they've been this whole year, fans should really prepare themselves of the possibility that most of the current members will not continue on being in T-ara once those contracts expire. Considering that CCM's future looks also awfully bleak and with its image completely tarnished in the eyes of the public, there's little reason for them to stay any longer. Davichi didn't renew their contracts with CCM for a good reason. Dani's year of birth - 1999 Jiyeon's year of birth - 1993 A six year gap is nowhere near to 'almost the same age' at all.

I'm sorry but why does she think she holds the right to hold it. Fair enough she's supposedly a T-ara member now but she has done NOTHING to benefit the group as of now. She should let her debut do the talking and not freaking selcas.

Honestly, by the preview I think this will only be a video journal/Behind the Scene of their Int'l fanmeets.. But You know this just reminds me about what Kim C said in a talk show I saw in KBS World this week (Do Dream? forgot the title), anyway they end up talking about celebrities and scandals, I forgot the whole line but the the gist was ~that sometimes its just better to keep silent & ignore the scandals. People will say & think what they want and often giving explanations will only make the scandals bigger. But celebrity scandals do fade away by time. The most important thing its to push through & prove yourself to the public through your actions and work. And I think T-ara has done this.. Even a 'delusional' diehard fan like myself was suprised that T-ara had the guts to have a comeback on September but they did their own thing and just look at the results in the Gaon Chart for September 2012: Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking: Sexy Love is #3 Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking: Mirage is #5 Online Downloads For The Month : Sexy Love #5 Online Chart – Streams : Sexy Love #5 Ok its not perfect, but basically T-ara was the most succesful girl band in September despite the haters and that they were competing with the likes of Psy, FT Island, G-Dragon & TVXQ.. and if we add in the international fan meets, photobook sales, Japan promos? They did much better that most idol groups with or without the shadow of a scandal above their heads. Let the Antis fool themselves in thinking that everyone hates T-ara.. but the fact is obviously some one is still buying T-ara products. (I'm eagerly waiting for my preorder of 'The Best of T-ara Photobook+Album+DVD combo from Yesasia (thanks diadem forum for that link)

Wow that was really nice of them to give her such an important award. Dani seems really sweet. I'm excited to see what new things (if any) she will bring to T-ara.

Incheon Airport to Japan (10/2012) For the rest of the images: CREDIT: Newsen + City Daily + Osen + craZy + tiaradiadem.com

I'm satisfied with this confession!! A fangirl gave Riki to eunjung and when she was pushed away, All the member including T-ara's manager asked not to be so harsh to fans!!! Right after they entered airport, Eunjung said that she thought only the ones whom she saw at the beginning were the fans there but when she saw the crowd inside she was surprised!! Also during the interview she said " all fans together from a different country...thought it was not our first concert, but showcase.. to see us they showed so much support... I dont know, As much (support) we got, we wanted to gave them back but since we were unable to do that, I really feel sorry!!(excuse some of the mistranslation if there is any because I'm not korean) What tore my heart was when hyomin said" these days we are just getting" and she was crying when My Princess Eunjung blowed down her head too... these days were really the most hard times of their lives when it's just a age to have fun and gather Happy memories ! BTW, the piano and guitar sound should have been more low!! Rather than making mood, it was irritating me! I couldn't hear properly!! Trying to change the mood, they brought up happy memories they had but their facial expression!! They were really trying to be happy and cover their pain and tears with their smiles... I really feel poor of myself that i have to watch my fav group like this and the only thing I can do for them is to comment like this!! T-ara hwaiting!! Eunjung, hyomin, Soyeon, Jiyeon. Boram, Qri and Areum.. stay strong and Queen's will always be support and love you!! We are the most loyal fandom and will never leave you sides!!

121020 Mnet T-ara's Confession part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zCqy2tQ70js

[12.10.18] Video HD - T-ARA's Best of Best 2009-2012 (CD + Photobook + Movie edition) Unboxing [/url] *** Source: silvergolf @ YouTube

I completely AGREE with you.The reason i became a t-ara fan was because of their mature concepts (cry cry especially) not because of BPBP LOL.i am a girl and cute concepts never appeal to me at all....so i am pretty much worried of their future concepts.In my opinion,Dani should train more and debut at a later time (and in another group if possible)She needs to improve her korean too.I am sure people would accept her more easily when she is older...*sighs* its so hard being in this fandom... Well said scatter....I AGREE what you said wholeheartedly.

I'm going to have to argue against this supposed belief that she's like a 'kid sister' to the current members, namely the original six. At an environment like Kpop, where the members themselves have been shoved down the belief that they're replaceable at a whim at any moment's glance (as it has occurred to Hwayoung), there is little to no reason for them to accept her at all in their own minds, especially considering they've worked tooth-and-nail for three years to get to where they are while being constantly threatened by their own boss and treated like lifeless robots. For example, do you think the members of a military special forces unit would accept a raw fresh recruit with zero experience meddle along with them in operations? Hell no, unless the said recruit proves himself. Or for a more casual example, do you think a classroom o high school seniors in a typical Korean public school would accept a freshman simply because the principal ordered it? No. And no, siblings don't necessarily 'share' their trophies either. I have a younger brother who's won a lot of trophies, medals, certificates and all that alike over the years and is highly proud of them - up to the point that he doesn't let anyone even lay a finger on them, much less take a photo with them. Why? Because I understand he worked his way up to achieve that and it's his to keep and his credit alone, his decision.

To be honest,I'm not a fan of cute and bubbly concepts (like how most rookies groups do nowadays) and seeing that an underage girl to join T-ara pretty much tells us that they gonna repeat doing cutey songs such as BPBP which,I'm not very keen of.I'm more into ballad and mature concepts such as Cry Cry and Day By Day.IF she was well-trained and at least 17 or above and not just randomly being picked by a pedo at streets,I'd have like it but I'm sorry but I can't even...

LOL why give it to Dani,its not like she worked for it...Tbh i get nightmares when i think abt the concepts t-ara would do after she joins...sorry still cant get over the fact that an underage girl will possibly ruin t-ara's future....

i saw this ceremony because i'm citizen of daejeon

Pathetic netizens! They leave nasty comments yet they watch every show T-ara does and they all purchased Sexy Love in secret.

Dani is so cute. I like her. But I still can't get over the fact that she's underaged. Maybe Dani can appear along side other members in G rated songs and won't participate in over G rated songs. I think that's the solution for them. But most of the songs T-ara has chosen to promote so far are rated 15, if I'm not mistaken.

she look like having fun playing with that award that her T-ara unnie give it to her....

Kneitizens/haters will always hate, T-ara can never please them in whatever they do *sign*...I am excited to see this program, but also sad to see they all sad and crying like that . Hope for all the best for them. T-ara fighting!!! Don't cry, don't be sad, Queen's all over the world are always there for you girls .

First Netizens wants to know what really happen, and then when T-ara decides to talk they show negative comments..Whats wrong with them...

Lol, Netizens will always be netizens huh? There's just no pleasing them.

OH YESH. I have the most expensive ticket for their showcase and I got a chance to be on-stage and get their fansign. woooootsie!