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[12.05.31] T-ara's Dani rejects 200 million won CF offer, "Too busy learning choreography" Girl group T-ara's new member Dani has been receiving love calls for cosmetic ads worth over 200 million won as soon as she was revealed. On the 30th, T-ara's new member Dani was revealed online and has seen a large amount of love calls already before debuting, including a cosmetic ad for over 200 million won. Dani commented, "I was so surprised and felt strange seeing my name on the real-time search rankings all throughout the day. I'm so happy to receive a love call for a cosmetic ad already too." Dani politely declined the offer, but continued by saying, "T-ara unnies are working hard to learn their choreography recently." Dani will become a T-ara member in December, but before then she will act in T-ara's new music video for their new song. Meanwhile, the eighth member of T-ara is said to have both the looks and skills that are equivalent to someone who has been in the business longer. She's 19 years old and 168cm and will be revealed a later date. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120601n00917 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.31] T-ara's Thailand concert on June 3rd is sold out T-ara's concert in Thailand has been sold out. On the 3rd, T-ara will have a solo concert at the Bangkok International Exhibit Center (Hall 105 BITEC Bangna). The approximately 7,800 seat concert arena has been sold out. This will be T-ara's first solo concert in Thailand and T-ara are looking forward to performing their hits like "Lovey-Dovey" and "Roly-Poly". T-ara are also excited to meet their Thai fans again and create a lot of memories on stage. T-ara's leader Soyeon has designed T-ara's own poster for their concerts in Thailand, Japan and Korea. Soyeon wrote the dates of the concert as well as a description. After their concert in Thailand, T-ara will start their solo concert tour in Japan on the 19th by going to six Japanese cities. On July 14th, T-ara will have their fanclub opening inauguration ceremony for "QUEEN'S" and on August 11th, they'll have their first Korean solo concert. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120531n07214 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.30] T-ara's 9th member, 14-year Dani, to join T-ara in December T-ara's new member Dani has been revealed. T-ara's ninth member Dani is 14 years old and has been growing up in the United States since she was four. She is 167cm and slender and looks like the actress Olivia Hussey and Girls' Generation's Yuri. Despite her charms of looking like a young girl, she has a strong charisma and a variety of skills that are attractive. When T-ara's new album is released on July 7th, T-ara will be joined by an 8th member first for their schedules. In December, Dani, the 9th member, will join. Before then, she will meet fans by acting in T-ara's new song's music video. Dani will join T-ara in December. The reason she is not joining her older sisters now is because she wants to practice more to make sure she's perfected all around before debuting or else she felt like she'd harm the group. T-ara's 8th member has not been revealed yet, but she is known to be a 19-year old girl with both the looks and skills and boasts a height of 168cm. T-ara's 8th member will be revealed at a later date. T-ara are working with popular choreography Jonte Moaning who has choreographed for world stars like Beyonce in the past. He introduced T-ara's new album comeback through a teaser trailer online. Meanwhile, T-ara are preparing for a Thailand concert and Japanese tour in June and their fanclub inauguration on July 14th. *** Source: http://tvdaily.mk.co...342927334361010 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.24] Beyonce's "Single Ladies" choreographer choreographed T-ara's new song "DAY BY DAY" Beyonce's "Single Ladies" choreographer Jonte Moaning has taken on the choreography for T-ara's new album. In the past, Jonte has choreographed Miss A's "Touch". T-ara will reveal a new song "DAY BY DAY" on July 7th, but before then they will release a dance teaser. T-ara's officials said, "T-ara's dance team YAMA&HOTCHICKS went to New York recently for five days and six nights to learn the choreography of 'DAY BY DAY' with Jonte. After learning, they'll fly back to Korea to organize and teach T-ara the choreography." T-ara will release a teaser video for their new album featuring Jonte on the 24th at 3:00 KST via GomTV. Meanwhile, T-ara will be promoting as eight members for their new album and then later this year become nine. Currently, T-ara is preparing for their concerts in Japan and Thailand as well as their fanclub opening ceremony on July 14th. *** Source: http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109405504 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.23] T-ara's new members to be revealed on May 31st and June 7th T-ara's new members will be revealed on May 31st and June 7th. Core Contents Media revealed on the 23rd, "T-ara's eight member is 19 years old (Korean age) and has both skills and looks better than an average rookie. When T-ara begins promotions this summer with a new album, we expect a lot of attention for T-ara's eighth member." T-ara's other new member was revealed to have grown up in the United States since age four and will be introduced to fans through acting in T-ara's new music video. The new member who will join in July is a 3rd year high school student with both beauty and musical talent. It's also known that the other member is a 3rd year junior high school student. Core Contents Media commented, "We have decided on the two new members, but it's not a confirmation yet. Depending on how things turn out, a different member than what is planned now may join instead." The two new members both have strong charisma and cute looks, and have an average height of 167cm. T-ara said, "Please look forward to our new members and new songs." Meanwhile, T-ara are currently preparing for a concert in Thailand and a tour in Japan and their solo Korean concert in July. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120523n12295 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.23] T-ara coming back with eight members in early July Seven member girl group T-ara will comeback as eight members this summer. The seven members of T-ara: Eunjung, Hyomin, Soyeon, Qri, Boram, Jiyeon and Hwayoung, will comeback with a new album in Korea in the first week of July. This time around, they will gain one new member to promote as eight members but eventually become nine members. The new member who will join in July is a 3rd year high school student with both beauty and musical talent. It's also known that the other member is a 3rd year junior high school student. Core Contents Media commented, "We have decided on the two new members, but it's not a confirmation yet. Depending on how things out, a different member than what is planned now may join." In April, Core Contents Media's CEO announced the reorganization of the group by saying, "T-ara will gain two new members to become nine members." T-ara will gain one of their two new members this summer, and then later in the year a second member will officially join. The new member will appear introduced through T-ara's music video and plans to meet fans beforehand. On the 23rd, T-ara's agency said to Star News, "T-ara wants to have a fresh start this summer. As already stated, they'll become nine members, but first they'll first become a girl group with eight members." T-ara will work with their composers who have helped them create hits in the past including Cho Youngsoo and Shinsadong Tiger. T-ara's unique new music will return. Ahead of their comeback, T-ara are beginning their sold out tour in Japan in June. T-ara will perform as seven members at their Japanese concert tour beginning on June 18th in Nagoya, Japan. T-ara has became one of the national girl groups with their consecutive hits and plan to keep it coming. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120523n08176 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.22] Quick News - "Round and Round" remake the title song for "Sonata 2012: 33 Songs Selected by T-ara - High School Days" DISK.1 01. Round and Round - T-ara 02. Love Is All The Same - Yangpa & Davichi & HANNA 03. We Were In Love - Davichi & T-ara 04. Don’t Say Goodbye - Davichi 06. Do You Know - Yangpa 07. Reverse Fate - SG Wannabe & Kim Jongwook 10. Even After Ten Years - Song Seungheun 11. Shoes - SeeYa 14. What Should We Finish - T-ara [soyeon] 17. Beside You - Jo Sungmo DISK.2 02. Jjarajjara [FEAT. Davichi] - Joo Hyeonmi and Girls’ Generation [seohyun] 04. As Time Goes by - Song Seungheun 06. Sorrow - Lee Sin 07. To Heaven - Jo Sungmo 08. Thorns - Jo Sungmo 09. Lived - SG Wannabe 12. If I Leave - Jo Sungmo 15. Flying In The Deep Night - Nam Gyuri 16. Because Even Though I Hate You, I Love You (Just translated CCM artist's songs on the album, full tracklist is on the site) *** Source: http://www.hottracks...l/8809309174809 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.22] T-ara team up with TTOMA to help raise money for the less fortunate Girl group T-ara has teamed up with worldwide known cartoon character TTOMA and will help raise money for the less fortunate. T-ara entered into a contract with TTOMA company to make TTOMA character "oxygenated drinks" called TTOMA O2 BIEN and spread the word about them. T-ara has participated in various volunteer activities in the past. Last winter, they donated necessities for elderly and provided free meals for the less fortunate. They've also volunteered helping people with disabilities and making donations as well as during the Japanese nuclear accident. TTOMA O2 BIEN are sold in bottle form, and a portion of the sales are donated to helping the needy. On the 23rd, T-ara with their label mates Davichi and Gangkiz, will participate in the opening ceremony "Fruit of Love" with an autograph event. T-ara, Davichi and Gangkiz commented, "We'll do our best to help those in need when we can." T-ara are preparing for their Japanese tour in June as well as opening their official fanclub on July 14th and holding their first solo concert this summer. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120522n03875 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.18] T-ara's Hyomin to open her own collection exclusively on G-Market' Girl group T-ara member Hyomin will open a collection (shop) exclusively for G-Market. T-ara's Hyomin is working with on a collaborative project with stylist Kim Sungil for G-Market. Together, they're working to release products through the shop. The G-Market shop is scheduled to officially open on June 4th. Hyomin came up with a total of around 150 products including a variety of flower patterned dresses, beachwear, shorts and various other items. The items will range between 20,000 to 50,000 won. Hyomin has been actively involved in the product planning, designing, product launch preparations and the photoshoots for the product. On the 16th, she visited the G-Market headquarters to conference with stylist Kim Sungil and improve the product she's involved in. Currently, Hyomin is a model for G-Market's T-ara Star Shop. G-Market's Fashion Marketing leader, Lee Yooyoung said, "The customer's response to T-ara's Star shop and member collaborative projects have each been successful and popular. The individuality of each of the T-ara member is unique, and in the future we hope to showcase a variety of fashionable items in collaboration with the T-ara members." *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120518n07867 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.17] T-ara's Hyomin to be Gangkiz's style director for their debut stage Amateur girl group Gangkiz will be styled by T-ara's Hyomin for their debut stages. Before their debut, Gangkiz was helped by Hyomin for their music video. Hyomin will also help as their stylist director for their first broadcast by coming up with the concept and buying the clothing for the members, which she hopes will be eye-catching. Hyomin became a stylist for Gangkiz's "HONEY HONEY" which is a dance style song, so she needed to find clothes to fit that concept. She looked for the past two days around Seoul to find the perfect stage outfits. Hyomin is known for her airport fashion and being a fashion icon among idols, and her fashion choices often become popular online. Hyomin said, "Starting with May 18th's 'Music Bank' and then 'Music Core' and 'Inkigayo', please expect a lot from Gangkiz's 'HONEY HONEY'. Please pay lots of attention, since I'm participating as their fashion stylist." Gangkiz's mini-album was released yesterday, and their drama music video was released the day before. Both have been receiving hot reactions. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120517n11546 Translated by: Natyhaniel @ Diadem

Because they're in the same agency, it gives them even more right to say they want to pass T-ara's level. There's obviously competition amongst all singers, especially in K-pop. People obsess over the music chart rankings and getting a trophy on an award show because they want T-ara to become the #1 group. Gangkiz want to be able to be the #1 group too, but to get there they have to surpass T-ara's level obviously. Passing T-ara's level would be any rookie's goal, wouldn't it? T-ara is a top tier girl group, and they worked hard to get there and are acknowledged for it. Gangkiz just want to be able to be a top tier girl group. And agree with baram, they are obviously not ignoring T-ara? T-ara has pretty much had no break, and they are promoting in Japan while Gangkiz promotes in Korea. CCM is obviously not ignoring them, and they aren't even under CCM anyways. Gangkiz is not under CCM; they are under GM Contents Media with SPEED and 5dolls, who are managing Gangkiz, while CCM manages T-ara at the same time. CCM is only managing their content production (MVs, music, etc). Like I said above, it is a competition. Every girl group wants to be the best and being in the same agency makes it even more of a competition in people's eyes. T-ara worked hard to make Gangkiz's debut MV, and we should be supporting that and not bashing it. Hyomin even said we should support Gangkiz over Twitter, so shouldn't we try and make her wish true? T-ara and Gangkiz are friends and they support each other. They obviously care for each other as well, as you can see from the interview, so why is there people bashing them?

[12.05.15] Gangkiz to T-ara, "We're sorry and thankful" Gangkiz expresses their gratefulness for T-ara's support. Ahead of their official debut on May 18th, Gangkiz said in an interview, "We're sorry, but thank you." For Gangkiz's debut project, T-ara accompanied Gangkiz as staff for 9 days and 8 nights to Europe. Leader Hwang Jihyun revealed her gratitude for T-ara by saying, "I'm sorry, but thank you. They weren't required to come with, but they willingly helped us. T-ara also had no break in Europe, but even though they suffered a lot in Korea with their busy schedules, they came and helped. They must of struggled a lot, even making video narration's for us, so thank you." As singers, Gangkiz want to be able to exceed T-ara's success. Leader Hwang Jihyun said, "We though it would be great if we could pass, or even just reach T-ara's level. We'd like to become like T-ara, and T-ara, if we can compete in good faith with each other, we can both develop our skills better. In the future, we'd like to develop and grow like T-ara has and show a better appearance." -excerpted the rest- *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n20637 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.15] Quick News - Gangkiz's Somin, originally a T-ara member Gangkiz "HONEY HONEY" music video was revealed today at 3:00 PM. Among the Gangkiz members, they have a close relationship with T-ara members. Especially the member Somin. Somin was originally a member of T-ara, but left due to personal reasons. Three years after T-ara's debut in 2009, Gangkiz will debut. Somin said, "Yang Jiwon from SPICA has been my hoobae since high school. We were friends and preparing to debut through the girl group that would become T-ara together. Due to some personal circumstances, I left the group and then I decided to leave the company (CCM). I joined a new company to debut in another group later, but suddenly I got a call to re-join the company again. Since 2010, I've been preparing as a Gangkiz member." -excerpted everything else- *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120515n20637 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.14] T-ara's foreign fans rush to join their official fanclub, "QUEEN'S" Girl group T-ara's promotes their fanclub and prepares for it's opening ceremony. On the 14th, T-ara's agency revealed a picture of the members with a fanclub board. T-ara smiles cheerfully as they hold a board that reveals the date and location of their fanclub's opening ceremony. T-ara released news of their official fanclub organization in April, and have now made it official through their official fancafe. T-ara's fanclub membership has received an explosive reaction, especially in Japan and Thailand, with approximately 70,000 people applying. The popularity of T-ara has been brought to life by the fanclub applications. T-ara's fanclub opening is happening on the 14th of July at Kyunghee University. Out of all the applicants, only 3,500 fans will be invited. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120514n11116 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.11] Quick News - QUEEN'S official balloons being distributed at music shows this week At Music Bank (11th), Music Core (12th) and Inkigayo (13th), balloons from T-ara's official fanclub will be distributed for Yangpa, Boram and Soyeon's joint stages of "I Know". Below is a brief translation of how to receive QUEEN's official balloons <How to apply> Comment on the post with "Name/Contact/Date of Birth/Recordings participating at" <Order in which the balloons will be given> 1. Purchase all three of the following: Funky Town CD + Music Sound purchase (I Know) + Colorring (I Know) + ringtone (I Know) 2. Purchase two of the following: Funky Town CD + Music Sound purchase (I Know) + Colorring (I Know) + ringtone (I Know) 3. Purchase one of the following: Funky Town CD + Music Sound purchase (I Know) + Colorring (I Know) + ringtone (I Know) (All of the above are on a first come, first serve basis) 4. First come, first serve + Funky Town CD 5. First come, first serve You'll need a screenshot of the purchases for the music sites (Cyworld will not be accepted) *** Source: http://cafe.daum.net/fant-ara/3aM6/6 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

Send/remit it to the bank account listed and then follow-up filling up the application for foreign member and e-mail it to them. Everything you need to do is said. ^^ No, it's an annual payment of $10 USD (July 1st 2012 - June 30th 2013). You'll have to renew your membership every year~ The memberships for foreign and Korean members are the same and are all listed under ♣Benefit of Membership.♣.

[12.05.09] Quick News - Eunjung to narrate Gangkiz's travel document video T-ara's Eunjung will narrate her junior group Gangkiz's videos documenting their trip in Europe. Gangkiz's agency will release via a Naver Music Special at 12:00 KST six 10-minute videos about Gangkiz's trip 9 days and 8 night trip to Europe. Today it'll begin with Gangkiz's travel in Europe. T-ara fans can expect Eunjung's prudent and enthusiastic voice. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120509n11706 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.09] Quick News - Soyeon to promote "I Know" with Yangpa and Lee Boram beginning on this week's Music Bank Starting on the 11th with Music Bank, Music Core on the 12th, and Inkigayo on the 13th. *** Source: http://www.t-arafan.com/zeroboard/zboard.php?id=schedule Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.05] Quick News - "QUEEN'S" is T-ara's official fanclub, recruitment begins on May 8th How are you? This is Core Contents Media. T-ara's fandom has gone through ups and downs and numerous obstacles, but there is finally a fanclub established for the fandom. Thank you very much to the fans who gave their interest and patience and cheered for T-ara. Ahead of T-ara's official fanclub opening ceremony on July 14th, there will be a recruitment for members (paying) to join T-ara's official fanclub, QUEEN'S. QUEEN's first recruitment will start on May 8th, 2012. After providing account information during recruiting dates, members will get benefits. More information on the benefits will be published in a bulletin on Tuesday, May 8th when the first day of recruitment begins. Please check it out then. I'll look forward to it. *** Source: http://cafe.daum.net/fant-ara Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.05.05] Quick News - BEAST's Junhyung helped Shinsadong Tiger come up with the idea for "Lovey-Dovey" On the 6th, CN Blue, BEAST and Shinsadong Tiger appeared on MBC's "K-POP Stars Changing the World" to talk about the Hallyu wave. Yoon Junhyung said, "I follow Shinsadong Tiger like he's my older brother. When I don't have a schedule, I always go to play around at his studio." Shinsadong Tiger said, "Junhyung helps me a lot with items like the song title. Actually, the idea for T-ara's 'Lovey-Dovey' was from Junhyung." -exerted the other parts of the article- *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120505n02568 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.30] Quick News - T-ara releasing digital single remake song on May 3rd *** Source: http://www.instiz.net/index.htm?page=bbs%2Flist.php%3Fid%3Drealtime%26no%3D1830 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.30] Rumour - Jiyeon and Qri rumored for KBS1TV drama "King's Dream" King's Dream Drama: total of 80 episodes, for ages 15 and up Station: KBS1 (Saturday, Sunday), 9:40 PM Cast: Cho Sujong, Cho Chulho, Lina (CSJH), Cho Jaesung, Park Solmi, Geonil (Supernova), Qri (T-ara), Jiyeon (T-ara) Plot: A story about the hopeless dreams of a hero during historical times It will take King Gwanggaeto the Great's place and begin broadcast and filming in August. Only confirmed so far are Cho Sujong and Cho Chulho. **only a rumour, they are not confirmed cast yet!!!** *** Source: http://www.instiz.ne...t%26no%3D473281 // http://blog.naver.co...No=100156967298 Credit: nathaniel + candy_floss @ Diadem

[12.04.28] T-ara promise a free concert if 500,000 copies of "Jewelry Box" can be sold T-ara's first Japanese studio album "Jewelry box" will be released on June 6th. T-ara's Japanese first album "Jewelry box" went for pre-sale on April 19th, and took the first and third place on the Japanese website Tower Record's daily sale charts. T-ara's agency said through a press release, "T-ara's first studio album 'Jewelry box' has received an explosive reaction and even ranked #1 in daily charts. The industry officials predicted it'll sell 300,000 - 400,000 units and we have high expectations for it." Following, they promised that, "If T-ara's album can sell over 500,000 copies, T-ara will hold a free guerrilla concert in the cities of Korea and Tokyo, Japan." Meanwhile, T-ara's debut single in Japan last September, "Bo Peep Bo Peep", debuted at #1 on Oricon's Daily and Weekly chart, being the first for any girl Korean girl group. T-ara's Japanese album will include the Japanese versions of "Bo Peep Bo Peep", "Yayaya", "Roly-Poly", "Lovey-Dovey", and new Japanese songs. T-ara is currently promoting in Japan and preparing for their concerts being in June. On July 14th, they'll open their official fanclub and plan to meet fans with a new album around then. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120428n03568 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem