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[13.01.29] T-ara's Eunjung and f(x)'s Amber to debut as MCs on MBC Show Champion T-ara's Eunjung and f(x)'s Amber have been chosen as the new MCs of the MBC music program "Show Champion". A "Show Champion" staff said on the 29th, "After Kim Shinyoung and Shindong, Eunjung and Amber will become the two new MCs of 'Show Champion' in the new year. They are a unique combination that will bring forth a fresh MC experience." Eunjung and Amber recently shot the intro video and appeared close already. For their MC debut on the 30th, they are planning a special performance which they have been practicing everyday for. Eunjung and Amber said, "We are burdened by Shindong and Kim Shinyoung's great performance as MCs before us, but we will do our best together to put on the best show possible." MBC's "Show Champion" airs every Wednesday at 18:00 KST. The ranking for the show is decided by real-time chart rankings on Melon, netizen's opinion and popular voting. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20130129n10319 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[13.01.28] T-ara to make a Japanese comeback with バニスタ (Banisuta)! The release of the long awaited Japanese original track, バニスタ (Banisuta), has been decided! With the new member Areum who joined last year, big news from the newly formed T-ara! As craved by the fans, the new Japanese original single バニスタ has been set for a release on March 20th! (Further details to be announced afterwards.) For the first time, the Limited Edition will be 3 discs and the Regular edition will be 7 discs, in total there will be 10 discs on sale. The Limited Edition disc will feature sub units of T-ara. In addition, the Regular Edition will feature solo music of the T-ara members. That makes 11 new Japanese original tracks! The tracklist: Limited Edition A: バニスタ + Sign - Soyeon & Areum - ¥ 1,800 Limited Edition B: バニスタ + Soap Bubbles - Boram & Qri - ¥ 1,800 Limited Edition C: バニスタ + Dangerous Love - Jiyeon, Eunjung & Hyomin - ¥ 1,800 Regular Edition D: バニスタ + Love Poem - Soyeon solo - ¥ 1,200 Regular Edition E: バニスタ + Two As One - Eunjung solo - ¥ 1,200 Regular Edition F: バニスタ + Maybe Maybe - Boram solo - ¥ 1,200 Regular Edition G: バニスタ + For You - Jiyeon solo - ¥ 1,200 Regular Edition H: バニスタ + Do We Do We - Qri solo - ¥ 1,200 Regular Edition I: バニスタ + Love Suggestion - Hyomin solo - ¥ 1,200 Regular Edition J: バニスタ + Happy Rain - Areum solo - ¥ 1,200 (All songs titles are listed as tentative, meaning they are possibly to change.) The track バニスタ will be recorded by all the members of T-ara. Pre-orders will be available starting from tomorrow! *** Source: http://www.t-ara-off....com/topic.html Translation: OmegaKrypton @ Diadem At the moment, the meaning of Banisuta is unclear.

[13.01.29] Video HD - T-ara's Greetings For MBC Korean Music Wave In Bangkok Credit: JLstarnet @ youtube

Company's probably at hard financial times (and has been for quite a while I imagine) since T-ara's effectively slashed away from the K-market and likely to be so for a pretty long time. But yea, it does look like a pretty cheap gimmick (and as someone mentioned, probably a copy-move of what KARA did with their members' solo material). I mean heck, CCM's got SPEED promoting and Co-Ed to make a comeback soon despite both went through numerous member changes and a very long period of inactivity up to the point they're hardly any different to a typical rookie group that most people wouldn't really give much interest about. Seems like T-ara's revenue has fallen quite short overall. Wouldn't count too much on an MV though, assuming costs of producing one there are more expensive, which goes to say how terribly low-budget the Japanese version of LD looked. For their music, it *should* be more higher quality, somewhat. CCM's been relying far too much on Shinsadong Tiger for the majority of T-ara's big hits since 2009.

Thought this would eventually come about, since Korea's a no-go zone for them at the time being. Since it's all being released on March 20th, that's just 6 days away from my b-day and about two weeks before I'm off to basic training for 16 weeks lol. Plenty of time to see it up in 4shared Looking at the track list, it looks like the underdogs of the group (Boram and Qri) are finally actually getting something to do on their own rather than looking like backup dancers all the time and doing one-liners. Hopefully at least some of the stuff is worth listening to (assuming that Shinsadong Tiger or any other Korean producer isn't involved since this is being made in Japan - case example is SNSD in which their J-stuff is a lot worth praising than their Korean ones) because their debut album was honestly quite a letdown being full of remakes and only two original songs that felt rather empty and filler-ish. As robbe said - why on earth can't it be just in one CD for each editions?

Wow this is really incredible news.. I always dreamed of an Eunjeung solo & excited for the others also. Boram & Qri can actually sing you know if they got the right keys suitable for their voices (Boram even had a solo album before joining T-ara).. oh yeah anyone knows what Banisuta means? Tried to google translate it and came out zip.. Still I would much preferred it if all the songs were combined into one album as I hate to see the girls competing with each other for the sales. Oh, guess I have to buy them all then... DAMN YOU CCM!

This means no Dani in this single neither. Anyway, with all this song it would have been better release just one CD.

Cool. Though this technically makes it their 'first' Japanese album (as Jewelry Box is more of an EP, with a lot of remakes). The approach is something I didn't expect. Thought it would be nice to do different versions of a song (TTL or Cry Cry) but with different sub groups singing for each version. But the idea is good - introduce sub groups as well as showcase individual skills. But it poses a risk too, as song selection is critical (match with whatever the singer can do). In any event, let's hope they would be successful -- go out and support the girls. PS: though from what it appears this will be mighty expensive. Better scrimp and save...

What more good news? He.. he.. really thrilled with this one. It will be a really new experience for Eunjeung, especially since she won't have a senior MC to guide her. On the other hand I think she needs to take the lead, Amber, while awesome in Invincible Youth 2 didn't actually spoke that much there. Can't wait for their special performance although Amber needs to start wearing high heels or Eunjeung should wear flats because boy does Eunjeung look tall in that picture..

I think it's Eunjung's first time as a MC. It's risky because k-netizens are still hell bent to smash t-ara whenever they can, let's just pray for the best for Eunjung. I am glad she is coming back to TV, wohoo! Slowly but Sure!

Shindong as an MC? O.o Lawdy hell, I'm well aware of Kim Shinyoung being a very capable MC on her own (along with Yoo Jaesuk and Kang Hodong), but Shindong? I'll buy earplugs Anyways, just a question - does Eunjung have any experience as an MC? From what I can tell, this is probably her very first time as an MC since her experience in major shows in TV seems quite limited (and it doesn't help T-ara's not very well known for variety, Soyeon being an exception). With the K-public still not so welcoming, the PDs are putting quite a bit of risk and everyone else will probably have very high expectations on her too. Eunjung's looking at a very potentially stressful situation there, guys and girls.

So much amazing T-ara news today! Such a great time to be their fan. I am so happy for Eunjung. I hope she shines on this show.

i can't see it.... can anyone please upload again with eng sub to....

So many versions... Maybe this is a test run for sub units, see which ones do well and then maybe focus on those. Goodbye wallet, was nice to meet you!

Soyeon, you love Malaysia so much? Well, MYqueen's love T-ara alot too..