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[10.11.12] T-ara's Dani and 5dolls' Nayeon preparing for comebacks together T-ara's Dani and 5dolls Han Nayeon's cute selca has been revealed. On October 13th, Core Contents Media revealed a picture of T-ara's Dani with 5dolls Hanna as they prepare together for T-ara's comeback and 5dolls comeback which are in early 2013. The two girls have became close and developed an unnie-dongsaeng relationship since they both lived abroad for a long time and are taking both rap and dance lessons together. Dani said, "I'm practicing hard for when I stand on stage with the T-ara unnies" while Nayeon said, "I hope there can be continued attention towards 5dolls until when we greet fans soon." Meanwhile, Dani was introduced in T-ara's "Day by Day" and "Sexy Love" drama music video. She will bring a new fresh image to T-ara in 2013. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20121012n08194 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.10.11] Quick News - "Bo Peep Bo Peep" certified gold in Japan T-ara's "Bo Peep Bo Peep" was certified gold by the RIAJ today after it sold over 100,000 PHYSICAL copies just over 12 months since being released. It was certified gold before for DIGITAL downloads already! *** Source: http://www.riaj.or.j...old/201209.html cr: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[OFFICIAL] Japanese SEXY LOVE versions A, B, C album covers (10.06) Version A Version B Version C VIEW THE INDIVIDUAL TRACKLISTINGS HERE ---> http://www.tiaradiad...-tracklistings/ Credit: t-arafan + nathaniel @ Diadem To gall uploader: please upload these pictures into the gallery for me~ thank you~

[12.10.05] Russian fans give support messages to T-ara, "Don't give up" T-ara's fans from Russia have sent them encouraging messages. Fans from Russia have held notes with various messages like "T-ARA fighting! We Love You", "T-ARA Don't give up!", "QUEEN'S will be forever by your side" and took a picture of themselves with the notes. The Russian fans shared the supporting messages by combining all the images in one through YouTube. T-ara has had great success after having sold out showcases in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Japan and plan to expand their overseas activities. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20121005n12206 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.10.04] T-ara donate textbooks to Korean Malaysian School while in Malaysia During their visit to Malaysia, girl group T-ara made a donation to a Korean school. T-ara were in Malaysia on the 3rd for a showcase, and while there they supported Korean school that was not being supported by donating Korean textbooks. The T-ara members said to the Korean-Malaysian students, "We hope that Koreans can stand proudly and grown. We will work hard to promote K-POP everywhere we go to." They continued, "I hope you will be able to benefit from our contribution. We hope to take the opportunity to come back and donate to the Malaysian Korean School every year." T-ara traveled to Thailand today to film "M!Countdown" for on the 5th. *** Source: http://www.mydaily.c...28351139&ext=da Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.27] T-ara's Ham Eunjung suing SBS "Five Fingers" producers for 140 million won T-ara's Ham Eunjung has filed a lawsuit against the SBS drama "Five Fingers" producers after she was removed from her lead role in the drama. Ham Eunjung's law agency representing her filed a lawsuit for 140 million won (approx ~$125,000 USD) against the drama producers of "Five Fingers" at the Seoul Central District Court. After appearing at a press conference for the drama "Five Fingers", Eunjung was suddenly removed from the cast. *** Source: http://m.media.daum.net/media/culture/newsview/20120927122506767 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.26] After Hong Kong showcase, T-ara's Malaysian showcase sells out at record speed After selling out their Hong Kong showcase, T-ara's Malaysian showcase sold out at a record speed. T-ara stood in front of 3,000 fans at their successful Hong Kong showcase on the 18th and on October 3rd, over Chuseok holiday, T-ara will be in Malaysia for their Malaysian showcase. T-ara will hold a showcase in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, and all 4,300 seats were sold out. The showcase officials commented that because of the hot reaction from T-ara fans, they are considering increasing the seats to 5,000. T-ara plan to go on an Asian showcase tour early next year until the middle of the year. They will go to Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. In the second half of 2013, they plan to go back and hold full-scale concerts instead of showcases. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120925n26458 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.21] T-ara to spend their Chuseok holiday in Malaysia After having a successful showcase in Hong Kong, T-ara will have their first showcase in Malaysia and plan to spend their Chuseok in Malaysia. T-ara will have their second ever showcase in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 3rd at a venue with over 4,300 seats. Following their Japan tour, T-ara will plan to promote across Asian from early to mid next year in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. T-ara successfully completed their Japanese tour earlier this year with dates in six different cities and there were the first Korean girl group to perform at the Budokan theater. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120921n11228 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.20] T-ara to hold various concerts across Asia next year Despite controversies, T-ara has resumed activities as a girl group not only in Korea, but in the whole Asian market. On the 20th after completing their first showcase in Hong Kong, officials from Hong Kong suggested that T-ara have a large-scale concert with 15,000 seats next time. On the 18th, T-ara met 3,000 local Hong Kong fans with their showcase at Star Hall. All 3,000 seats were sold out but it was reported than over 500 fans showed up outside the venue who were unable to get tickets and singed and danced along during the showcase. An official said, "There was a bigger reaction than expected. There are requests coming in and we're currently talking about having a solo concert for them next year on an outdoor stage." After the lively reaction from Hong Kong fans, T-ara are confident to spread out in the Asian market. After their Hong Kong performance, T-ara has big plans for next year. The official said, "Compared to other idol groups, T-ara has a lot of diversity in their music which is a big advantage for them because it helped develop a large fanbase for them in Southeast Asia. Their likelihood of success in Asia is good and there are plans to go to Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines next year but starting with promotions in Japan. We want to aim for an Asian version of a World tour. 2NE1 held a world tour in 10 different cities across seven different countries and SNSD and Wonder Girls have also held concerts across Asia, the Americas and Europe. T-ara is the next girl group who can possibly accomplish this and will begin with the Asian market. T-ara returned to Korea on the 19th through Incheon International Airport and will continue to promote "Sexy Love" through music shows this week. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120920n03235 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.18] T-ara greeted by over 700 Hong Kong fans at airport Core Contents Media revealed that more than 700 fans gathered at the Hong Kong airport to greet T-ara at their arrival. T-ara arrived in Hong Kong for their first showcase in Hong Kong on the 17th. Fans rushed to the airport to see T-ara and because of this, T-ara had to leave the airport through a different route than planned. After arriving, T-ara went to a press conference with attracted over 100 media outlets. The showcase is on the 18th at 8:00 PM (local time) at the Star Hall in Hong Kong. All 3,000 seats are sold out. T-ara was offered the VVIP treatment, but passed. This will be their first time in Hong Kong. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120918n12230 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.16] T-ara offered to receive best top star treatment in Hong Kong, "Politely declined" T-ara will leave for their Hong Kong showcase tomorrow. T-ara will leave Kore at 9:00 PM on September 17th and arrive at airport in Hong Kong on the 18th for their showcase in Hong Kong, which is being held at the Star Hall. Hong Kong concert officials said T-ara will receive the best VVIP service while there, including using one member per car, which would be Lamborghinis, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls Royces and Ferraris. T-ara's agency said on behalf of T-ara, "We really appreciate receiving the best treatment, but we persist going with the staff via buses instead of luxury cars." T-ara's 3,000 showcase in Hong Kong was sold out, and T-ara will perform a total of seven of their previous hits, "Bo Peep Bo Peep", "Roly-Poly", "Lovey-Dovey", "DAY BY DAY", "Wae Ireoni", "I Go Crazy Because of You" and their new song "SEXY LOVE". T-ara will receive the best "$700,000" (USD) treatment while in Hong Kong and will take time to promote themselves and appear on TV in Hong Kong as well as do interviews. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120916n04037 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.14] Quick News - Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) A, B, C tracklistings Release Date: November 14, 2012 Title: Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) Limited Edition A 1,800 yen CD + DVD One random trading card (eight types) [CD] 1. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) 2. Bye Bye (Japanese ver.) 3. Sexy Love (Inst.) 4. Bye Bye (Inst). [DVD] 1. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) Music Video 2. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) Music Video Making Limited Edition B 1,800 yen CD + DVD One random trading card (eight types) [CD] 1. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) 2. Like The First Time (Japanese ver.) 3. Sexy Love (Inst.) 4. Like The First Time (Inst). [DVD] 1. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) Music Video 2. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) Music Video Dance Future ver. Regular Edition C 1,100 yen CD only One random trading card (eight types) [CD] 1. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) 2. DAY BY DAy (Japanese ver.) 3. Sexy Love (Inst.) 4. DAY BY DAY (Inst.) *** Source: http://www.emimusic.jp/artist/t-ara/ Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.14] T-ara to reveal dance cover music video version of "SEXY LOVE" today T-ara will release a dance cover version of "SEXY LOVE" today at noon via GomTV. T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" has attracted attention worldwide and after releasing a dance version of the music video, it has been covered in dance covers on YouTube by people in over 37 countries. T-ara's agency decided to compile the dance covers into a music video. "SEXY LOVE" was recently released but T-ara is busy with both domestic and international activities. They are focusing on their Asian fanbase with various overseas promotions coming up. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120914n09445 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.14] Why has T-ara's Soyeon not appeared in "Haeundae Lovers" since episode 8? In light of girl group T-ara's bullying controversy, T-ara's Soyeon has stopped appearing in "Haeundae Lovers". Soyeon has not appeared in "Haeundae Lovers" as her role as Kim Gwansoon since episode 8, which aired on the 28th. Currentyly, the 14th episode is airing and her character is still not appearing. It's less likely that Soyeon will appear in episode 15 or 16 either. On the 20th, the cast will shoot it's final episode yet on the 17th, T-ara and Soyeon will be leaving for Hong Kong for a large-scale showcase. On the 13th, an official said via a telephone conversation, "There are no scenes for her to film. Her role was minor and originally had an enemy that helped introduce the plot, but as the end came closer her role faded out." *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120914n02781 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.10] T-ara to reveal "SEXY LOVE in TOKYO" music video today T-ara will reveal "SEXY LOVE in TOKYO" through GomTV at 12:00 PM today. On September 10th at 12:00 PM KST, T-ara will reveal their fourth "SEXY LOVE" music video "SEXY LOVE in TOKYO" that will have footage from their Budokan concert in Japan. T-ara released a drama version, dance version and robot dance version beforehand. The music videos for "SEXY LOVE" ranked #1 in GomTV and other sites after being released. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120910n08343 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.10] T-ara humiliated as audience cheered "Hwayoung" at Jeju Island concert At T-ara's first public stage comeback, them "standing in humiliation" has been attracting attention on the internet for when the crowd showed no reactions during their performance. T-ara performed at Jeju Island for a concert and during their stage, the audience during off their glowsticks and stopped cheering. On the 6th at Mnet's "M!Countdown" and the 8th at SBS' "Inkigayo", there was a prerecorded done with fans of T-ara, so no situation happened. The Jeju Island concert was the first face-to-face stage with the public since their bullying controversy happened. The response was harsh. T-ara appeared on stage, and the audience booed immediately. As the song began, T-ara became humiliated as the the crowd went silence and fans stopped cheering for what seemed like "Ten-minutes." As T-ara's song ended, some people began cheering and shouting "Hwayoung", the member who is thought of as being ostracized by the group. T-ara finished by saying "Thank you" after singing and left the stage. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120910n05952 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.06] T-ara completes M!Countdown comeback recording, "Because of controversy, opening stage was cut" T-ara completed their comeback prerecording today (6th) for Mnet M!Countdown. T-ara was supposed to having an opening 35-second stage before they performed "SEXY LOVE" with "Little T-ara" showcasing T-ara's robot dance concept. But because of the misinterpretation and controversy that arose via the Internet after the announcement was made, the 35-second opening stage with "Little T-ara" was not performed and cut-out from their comeback stage. T-ara performed "SEXY LOVE" for their comeback stage and also their ballad track "Day and Night". T-ara's new song "SEXY LOVE" is done by Shinsadong Tiger and written by Choi Kyujong, the same team who made t-ara's "BO PEEP BO PEEP" and "ROLY-POLY" and "LOVEY-DOVEY". "Day and Night" is the combination work of composers Cho Youngsoo and Ahn Youngmin. T-ara's comeback can be seen through September 6th's Mnet M!Countdown at 6:00 PM KST. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120906n08114 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.05] Quick News - Areum, Shannon and Gunji performing "Day and Night" on M!Countdown September 6th episode of M!Countdown *** Credit: nathaniel @ diadem

[12.09.05] T-ara to release fourth version of "SEXY LOVE" music video today Girl group T-ara will release another music video for their song "SEXY LOVE". After releasing a drama version, a dance version and a BTS version on the 3rd, T-ara received a lot of attention for their music videos. T-ara will reveal a fourth version of the music video on September 5th at 5:00 PM KST. T-ara's first stage performance of "SEXY LOVE" will be based on the robot dance choreography from the new music video being released on GomTV. Currently, T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" music videos continue to be #1 in online music sites like Melon and Gom and are ranked in the top five of other charts. "Day and Night" music video was published simultaneously and both went to the top of the charts. *** Source: http://m.media.daum.net/entertain/enews/view?newsid=20120905105903179 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.04] Core Contents Media clarifies "Little T-ara" performance announcement It was announced that "Little T-ara" would be present to perform with T-ara at T-ara's comeback stage on Mnet's "M!Countdown" but soon after the announcement, controversy arose. Netizens criticized and raised concerns that young children would be dancing in sexy outfits to a song with provocative lyrics. T-ara's agency Core Contents Media responded, "'Little T-ara' will only appear in the opening 35-second stage before T-ara performs 'SEXY LOVE' and will show off the intricate robot dance. The information that spread over the internet that T-ara would have a joint stage with them is a misunderstanding. "Because this concept is formed around the robot dance moves, 'Little T-ara' will only perform a short bit of the robot dance ahead of the T-ara members' comeback stage," they clarified. Unfortunately after the announcement was made, negative reactions followed. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120905n00818 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.04] T-ara to perform at comeback stages and release a music video with "Little T-ara" Girl group T-ara released their new mini album "MIRAGE" through online music sites today at noon. T-ara released their mini-album with the title song "SEXY LOVE" and the ballad "Day and Night" today through all music websites. In addition to this, T-ara will have their comeback on the 6th at Mnet "M!Countdown" with "Little T-ara". Little kids wearing the same outfits as T-ara will be present with the T-ara members wearing the same outfits and performing the same robot dance. T-ara also plans to release a new music video next week with the "Little T-ara". Yesterday, T-ara released "SEXY LOVE" in three versions (drama, dance and BTS) as well as a music video for "Day and Night", all of which are receiving a lot of attention. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120904n09671 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.09.03] T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" website crashes after 30,000 simultaneous connections T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" website (sexylove.ccment.com/) crashed. On September 3rd, T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" music video was released and their website was released, but afterwards the website's server became so clogged by so many visitors that it crashed and wouldn't load. The "SEXY LOVE" website with the music video was originally made for 7,000 people to access at a time, but 30,000 simultaneous connections were requested at the same time which made the server go down. Currently, T-ara's agency is looking for a replacement (server) where more than 30,000 people can access it at a time. T-ara's "SEXY LOVE" music videos were released on September 3rd in three versions including a 15-minute drama version, a dance version, a making-of version and a music video was also released for the sad ballad "Day and Night" which is performed by T-ara's Areum, Gavy NJ's Geonji and the 4-octave girl Shannon. Overall, there has been over 2,000,000 views on them all through sites like GomTV and YouTube. *** Source: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201209031255111410 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem