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After the recent breaking news of “Citizen’s Husband” Wang Si Cong signing a contract with Korean Girl Group T-ara, it is officially known to the public about T-ara venturing in China. It is reported that “The Fashion Ride” will be held at Beijing’s Garden Expo on 11 October 2015, and is T-ara’s first performance after signing the contract with Wang Si Cong. It is also reported that the event that T-ara is attending, “The Fashion Ride”, is a large-scale public sports event organised by four huge Chinese organisations: Beijing Cycling Association, Fashion Bazaar, SSC (a sports association) and Karrie Marketing. The event is organised to promote a healthy lifestyle and environmentalism by encouraging the Chinese public to ride bicycles. The organisers want the Chinese public to know that bicycles as a means of transportation can be fashionable and it is for a good cause. This fashion and sports event had been through months of preparations and promotions. It has garnered a lot of attention from sports lovers, fashion-loving white-collared citizens and students. T-ara, who has always maintained the image of being young and healthy celebrities, will be the ambassador for this fashion sports event. They will be advocating for the importance of leading healthy lifestyles and new ways of being environmental-friendly. It is expected that the event will attract numerous fans of T-ara and the attendees of this event can expect a lot of interaction and activities with T-ara. This event has received full support from the Chinese community and iQiyi will be the sole media distributor of this event, all VODs will be provided by them. Baidu Store will be the only eCommerce platform for this event and will be providing support in various aspects for this event. *** Source: iFeng

Girl group T-ara revealed the secrets behind being a Hallyu girl group. T-ara appeared on the recent Asia Music Network Show Case on September 11. AMN is a platform for K-Pop idols and groups and acts as a stepping stone for them to expand overseas. It is a large-scale showcase stage for popular South Korean idols, groups, singers and bands. On the evening of September 11 , T-ara and two more MBK Entertainment’s idols (Shannon & DIA) appear on AMN’s and spent meaningful time together. Before T-ara’s performance, the girls revealed some secrets behind their Hallyu popularity and their heart-felt feelings as seniors of the other two idols in an interview. On the day of the showcase, Hyomin could not attend as she was in the US. She is the first South Korean idol to have the honor of making the first pitch for Pittsburgh Pirates, a Major League Baseball team. T-ara being an idol group that is almost 7 years old, still managed to practice and perform on stage without problems despite Hyomin’s absence. Soyeon said, “since debut, we have always been active with group activities as well as individual activities. As such, there were many instances where Hyomin was absent, even myself, and other members. Every time one member is unable to perform, we would revise the choreography. Basically, we would have 6 different versions (in any case any member was unable to perform).” Eunjung added, “Hyomin traveled across huge seas to the US, while we are here in Asia. However, all of us will still perform our best.” Q. AMN provides idols a chance to introduce and prove themselves to foreign music producers/agencies. It is said that T-ara is already very popular in China. Eunjung: Our China Tour is a very good chance of exposure for us. We constantly meet a lot of Hallyu fans and even managed to clinch several awards. We also managed to clinch the 1st position on China’s music charts and, collaborate with a popular Chinese singer duo (Chopstick Brothers). We were able to feel the love from our fans and are very grateful for that. Soyeon: Because we spoke to our peers around us, most of them managed to get good results from their Chinese activities, we didn’t think that we're really popular in China. Sometimes, our seniors would tell us about their success too. Q. After watching quite a few rookie groups that performed on AMN’s stage, we seem to be able to understand the factors that contributed to T-ara’s popularity. Eunjung: The most important thing is to work hard. No matter what, our biggest driving force is our music. Maybe some would say that our music is not exactly of the Pop genre, but a special color that is unique to us. When we perform with that ‘color’ to our fans, it seems like our music has a melody that is very popular among everyone. Our music is somehow our greatest weapon. Soyeon: Regarding Chinese’s Hallyu wave, there is not only K-Pop, but also movies, dramas and variety shows. All of T-ara’s 6 members have activities and apperances in various media, and we have experience in variety shows. Our biggest strength lies in the fact that everyone of us has the ability to fit in the various aspects of Chinese media. Q. What kind of activities does T-ara have in China right now? Soyeon: Jiyeon has finished filming 'Encounter' not long ago and it will be screened soon. As a whole group, all 6 of T-ara members have filmed our web drama too. Next, we will be be appearing on Chinese variety shows. We will be collaborating with a popular boy group in China, TFBOYS. Eunjung: It's for the second season of a popular cooking variety TV program called 'Celebrity Chefs China.' Soyeon: We're very honored to appear on a Chinese variety show with such a popular group. Q. When you appear on Chinese variety shows, how are you all going to communicate? Soyeon: If we appear on variety shows, we will need to talk quite a lot. Regretably, our Mandarin isn't that fluent yet. Fortunately, when Chinese variety shows invite South Korean idols, they would take good care of them. We don't feel uncomfortable while filming. There are quite a few Korean-speaking people in China, they probably picked Korean up while following the Hallyu wave. There are also Korean MCs, they'd use translating earpieces too, so we felt quite comfortable during the filming. Eunjung: We prepared some answers in Mandarin to respond to some usual standard questions, and also Chinese songs to perform. To prove our sincerity, we are constantly working hard to learn and practice Mandarin. Q. Generally speaking, K-Pop idols owe most of their popularity to their language abilities that appeal to various fans. How do T-ara communicate with their fans, then? Soyeon: Previously when we had our Japan Tour, we spent quite a lot of time studying Japanese. Although we are still quite lacking in Japanese, all the concerts in Japan were in Japanese. Therefore, we are determined to do the same for our China Tour. However, we are unable to speak Mandarin as fluently as Japanese so we'd prepare the important words that we want to tell our fans and say it at the start of the concert. Of course, there are instances where we have to use Korean too. However, we'd at least learn basic greeting and interesting phrases of a country's national language before visiting it. Eunjung: Also on SNS. We take pictures and upload them on our SNS accounts before, during rehearsal and after concerts. This is to show our commitment to making our fans feel closer to us. Soyeon: We prepare some surprise activities every now and then too. Q. Recently, T-ara just had their comeback with 'So Crazy.' Eunjung: Our Korean fans have given 'So Crazy' a lot of love. It's our comeback after a long break since the end of 'Sugar Free' promotions. It became a chance for us to reunite with our fans. We also have this ongoing activity where fans wear sunflowers on their heads while watching our performances. Other fans from various countries came down too. It was a good chance for us to bond with our fans' hearts. Q. T-ara must have prepared many more surprise events for fans, right? Soyeon: This time round's album should have been a surprise itself. The time of this comeback was brought forward too. This seems like an album and comeback where the feeling to engage and interact with our fans is even stronger. Because we had been busy with many activities overseas, it feels like the time we spend with our fans has shortened. This comeback seems to be more special so we prepared many more surprise events. Eunjung: We're very happy that our fans watched our performances as if they were a pretty girl group, haha. (Fans wore sunflowers to music shows and events.) Q. This comeback allowed T-ara to try a more innocent and cheerful concept. T-ara have tried a lot of different concepts. Soyeon: Red Velvet and Laboum did pretty well too (with different concepts). Although we are quite satisfied with the results of our previous comebacks, we can't really say, "we did exceptionally well." There are quite a lot of regretful moments. Eunjung: Nevertheless, we still worked hard and persevered till the end. Since we were trainees, our attitude never changed. We are still very determined to do well in our performances. Rather than being innocent, I think that we are more suited for high-spirited and cheerful concepts. Our debut song 'Lies' seemed like a innocent concept, but compared to other groups, it seemed more like a depressing concept, haha. Soyeon: We always choose those concepts that leave a deeper impression, more likeable and cheerful, so that the public and fans will find the concepts more agreeable. It's a pretty good thing that these concepts seem to differentiate us from the rest of the groups. We're very happy now. So crazy, so happy~ Jiyeon: I really like the concept of 'So Crazy.' Another concept that we did in the past that can make you laugh is 'Roly Poly.' I think it has been 3-4 years already? It's been a long time since we can wear such pretty clothes to show a pretty and cute image. It's been long since we had the chance to engage and interact with our fans too. We wanted to work even harder this comeback for our fans. Q. What is T-ara's resolution for future activities? Boram: We will continue to work even harder for future activities. Of course eating healthily and taking good care of our health is of utmost importance too. We hope that we won't fall sick and live healthily. We want to continue this way, we hope that we can be a T-ara that works even harder. *** Source: TenAsia

[PRESS] Jiyeon at SBS MTV The Show (09/15) Credit: Newsen + BNT + TVReport + TVDaily + MBNStar + Segye + Osen + "As Tagged" + red4summer + TiaraDiadem

[PRESS] Eunjung at Defaye Event (09/15) Credit: Tenasia + MyDaily + SportsChosun + Osen + StarN + News1 + TheFact + MBNStar + TVDaily + "As Tagged" + red4summer + TiaraDiadem

[PRESS] Hyomin for Dispatch from America (09/15) Credit: Dispatch + red4summer + TiaraDiadem Dispatch was following Hyomin in America? Expect some exclusive interview to follow up.

[15.08.21] Video - 티아라 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off 1위 감사 인사 (T-ara Billboard Fan Army Face-Off First Place Thank You Greetings) Credit: MBK Entertainment [Official]

[15.09.03] Video - Eunjung @ Korea Broadcasting Prizes Credit: MBC + Fisherman911 + red4summer + TiaraDiadem

[15.09.02] Video - T-ARA @ Mwave Meet & Greet Credit: Mwave + red4summer + TiaraDiadem

On August 12th, there was a series of explosions at the port of Tian Jin, China. Additional explosions occurred on August 15th. It was a disaster that took the lives of the Chinese on site, including firefighters that risked their lives in attempt to save the citizens. Han Yu Express (韩娱速递) released a video of T-ara sending their blessings and prayers to the victims of this disaster. #PrayForTianJin *** Source: Han Yu Express (韩娱速递)'s weibo

[15.08.26] Video - T-ARA SBS MTV The Show Online Voting First Place Thank You Greetings (Voting of China Fans Online During Live Show) Credit: chesskidgaf

T-ara’s immense and unparalleled popularity in China is quite different from their situation in South Korea. Chinese fans value T-ara very dearly and Queen’s are in an intense competition with Beyonce’s fans in the US Billboard’s 'Fan Army Face-off 2015.' In this international fan army face-off, the Chinese Queen’s contribution cannot be dismissed in the Queen’s overwhelming lead. Because of the controversy that T-ara was involved in, they received negative comments from their locals and also find it hard to maintain their popularity overseas. However, T-ara have always been the top in China, be it album sales or music chart rankings. Therefore, this article will be analysing the reasons behind T-ara’s immense popularity among the Chinese fans. Step 1: T-ara’s press conference in October 2014 regarding advancement into China T-ara’s official advancement into China for activities was on October 13th, 2014. T-ara’s members expressed the goals they wish to achieve during their Chinese activities. However, T-ara already had the love and support of Chinese Queen’s beforehand. Through their showcases and concerts in China in 2013, they had shortened the distance between themselves and their fans. T-ara had attracted about 100 different media outlets to their press conference. They even appeared on variety shows hosted by China MTV and were interviewed by many media outlets. Step 2: Collaboration with the “Chinese PSY” in November 2014 T-ara really boosted their popularity in China with their collaboration with the “Chinese PSY,” Chopstick Brothers. T-ara brought their popularity among Chinese fans to the next level with their collaboration with Chopstick Brothers to remake a Korean version of 'Little Apple.' The Korean version of 'Little Apple' was sitting on the #1 spot for 16 consecutive weeks and the MV managed to get 500 million views, making it the most popular song in 2014. Step 3: The secret behind maintaining the popularity - releasing Chinese versions Whenever T-ara releases a Korean song in Korea, they will also release a Chinese version. This allowed both T-ara and their fans know that they think of each other, and creates an emotional connection. This is one of the secrets behind maintaining their immense popularity. Starting from Number 9, till Eunjung’s solo recently, and finally the current So Crazy, T-ara would release Chinese versions of their title songs and even Chinese MVs. T-ara’s popularity is closely linked to their catchy songs that captivated the hearts of Chinese Queen’s. By producing Chinese versions, they are able to capture the fans’ hearts. Combined with easy sing-along verses, addictive tunes etc, T-ara’s songs enjoy great popularity in China. The effort to release Chinese versions of their songs touched the fans’ hearts, increasing their fondness of T-ara. A representative expressed thoughts about this analysis: "the Chinese versions of T-ara’s songs play a huge role in their popularity in China. During concerts, when the Chinese versions are sung, the whole venue will sing along with T-ara. Combined with melodies unique to T-ara’s songs, T-ara’s popularity among Chinese fans skyrockets." *** Source: IS Plus

haha, not only chinese fans smart, we all smart. for korea result , so far only can wait physical and digital sales record come out. we all know they are hard in korea just hope they can get a better result comparing to last album.

the answer very pretty simple, because chinese fans really smart, and not easily trapped by bad gossip they're really know who the best girl group, not only sell pretty face,but T-ara song and koreagraphy really addictive

some agree and some not agree. indeed, not only billboard fan army but also other main voting program, china queens play a very big role in help to show t-ara gain a huge popularity, just like every china ppl is c-queen's. rather to said t-ara hard to maintain their popularity oversea, my view is they are not so clearly as china there due to t-ara don't or slightly to do promotion and concert in other oversea countries. Maybe no as big as other kpop groups, but there are many fans in japan and south east asia. from the competition, I also know plenty fans come from arab countries, euro countries, usa, mexico and south American countries, like peru and brazil. my view is, different in korea, t-ara has a very strong base in international queen's. so I think mbk should do more activity and schedule outside korea, this will be more profitable and when gain the tremendous results, it will much easier to influence and change their status in korea market.