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[12.04.26] Quick News - Yangpa-Soyeon-Lee Boram "I Know" release postponed until May 9th Yangpa, T-ara's Soyeon and SeeYa's Lee Boram's "I Know" will now be released simultaneously with the release of Yangpa's mini album "TOGETHER" on May 9th. *** Source: http://news.heraldm.com/view.php?ud=20120426001367&md=20120426181447 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

It was written confusingly but they both are lovers who go through break ups. ^^ It doesn't say they are lovers with each other (I edited it) Sorry for the confusion~

[12.04.25] T-ara to hold their fanclub opening ceremony on July 14th T-ara will hold an opening ceremony event for their official fanclub on July 14th at Kyunhee University. T-ara debuted in 2009 with "Lies", and had consecutive hits with "Bo Peep Bo Peep", "I Go Crazy Because of You", "Roly-Poly", and "Lovey-Dovey", but have not yet opened a fanclub. The members repeatedly requested for an official fanclub, and three years later their wish will come true. On July 14th, T-ara will hold an opening ceremony for the opening of their fanclub. Prior to the opening, T-ara posed for a picture with a handwritten message. Core Contents Media said, "T-ara have been meeting every day to get ready for their fanclub opening." T-ara are currently holding a vote on their official fancafe to vote for their fanclub name. T-ara left for Japan on the 23rd and will promote in Japan until June while preparing for their fanclub and concerts. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120425n11205 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.25] T-ara's Eunjung and Oh Inhye to star in Yangpa, Seeya's Lee Boram and T-ara's Soyeon's "I Know" music video Yangpa, Seeya's Lee Boram and T-ara's Soyeon will release a song together called "I Know" starring actress Oh Inhye and T-ara's Eunjung in the music video. T-ara's Eunjung and On Inhye will play lovers who both express the feelings of broken up lovers in the "I Know" music video, displaying their emotions for love through their acting. On Inhye has been known for her sexy red carpet looks, but will become an innocent woman full of sorrowful tears in "I Know". Yangpa's TOGETHER album features "Love Is All The Same", which is a duet with Davichi's Lee Haeri and Coed/5dolls' Hanna. Part two, "Break-ups Are All The Same" features Coed/SPEED's Jongkook. Both songs have reached the top of the charts on the major online music sites after being released. Yangpa debuted 15 years ago in 1997 and is known for her nasal and unique singing voice. Yangpa, Seeya's Lee Boram, and T-ara's Soyeon's "I Know" will be released on May 1st at the same time as Yangpa's mini album. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120425n11269 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.25] Video - Japanese "Lovey-Dovey" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXDOKTjEFrQ *** Credit: Adiprasatya @ YouTube

[12.04.24] Video - Japanese "Lovey-Dovey" MV teaser http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XZf4akOln4 *** Credit: bulecaramel @ YouTube

[12.04.23] Quick News - T-ara to release Japanese "Lovey-Dovey" teaser on the 24th T-ara will release a teaser of their Japanese "Lovey-Dovey" music video tomorrow (24th) on the TV show "ZIP!" *** Source: http://www.emimusic.jp/artist/t-ara/?action=news&id=9393 Credit: Diadem + tarawota

[12.04.20] T-ara's Japanese debut album ranks #1 on Tower Records pre-order charts T-ara once again gets a big hit. T-ara's first Japanese album, "Jewelry Box", which is being released on June 6th, recently went for sale and has reached the first and third places on the Japanese Tower Records pre-order charts. In HMV, T-ara have ranked fourth and seventh, proving their spot in Japan's market. The girl group will include the Japanese version of their record-setting debut Japanese single "Bo Peep Bo Peep" as well as the Japanese versions of "Yayaya", "Roly-Poly", and "Lovey-Dovey". In addition, the new album also has new songs which has created a lot of anticipation. On May 23rd, T-ara will reveal the Japanese version of "Lovey-Dovey". The single album have two versions and will include a DVD with music videos. The albums will also include lottery tickets that can help reserve tickets for T-ara's Japanese tour. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120420n03768 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.18] Quick News - Hyomin/Soyeon/Eunjung not appearing in "Roly-Poly 2" musical anymore Hyomin, Soyeon and Eunjung are not listed on the performers list for the "Roly-Poly 2" or "New Roly-Poly" musical anymore, which is the sequel to the first, that begins in June. All three were announced to be returning but the new and full cast list doesn't mention them anywhere. *** Credit: nathaniel @ Diadem + tiararthe1 @ Twitter Source: http://ticket.interp...dsCode=12005952 // http://ticket.interp...dsCode=12005961 They probably pulled out to focus on their tour preparations and new albums.

[12.04.16] Quick News - CCM's online shopping mall opened (T-ara as models) http://www.ci-shop.co.kr/ *** Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.15] T-ara giving away a limited edition photobook for people to name the new seven-member girl group T-ara will hold a contest in naming a rookie seven-member girl group. T-ara's agency said on the 15th, "Actresses Hwang Jihyun, Choi Sooeun, Lee Haein, supermodel Kim Hyeji and Somin, Eunbyul and Esther belong to a new seven-member girl group but a name is not yet decided for them yet. The T-ara members have said that many people have thought of good names with meanings for them through Twitter." "Because of that, we'll hold a contest to name the new seven-member girl group, where 20 people be given the photobook as the 'BEST OF BEST. A lottery will choose the winning name." The photobook will contain pictures of T-ara shot in Paris, France, but is a limited edition since only 300 copies of it will be created. The T-ara members said, "We only have a few photobooks to give away. Through our official website, you can participate by leaving a comment on the 'T-ARA TODAY' section." The seven-member girl group and T-ara have traveled across Europe in Italy, Austria and Switzerland. Their 9 day and 8 night trip is being broadcast through Loen's official YouTube channel and GomTV. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120415n03218 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.14] T-ara's Eunjung loses 34 million won in Europe, "Crying all night" T-ara's Eunjung was up crying all night after 23,000 euros (approximately 34 million won, 30,000 USD) was lost in Italy. On the 12th, the staff on the trip to Europe took a break after visiting Cathedral Square in Italy to buy coffee, but during that time the bag containing everything was lost. Luckily, the staff member's passports were not lost in the incident as they were being held by another staff member. T-ara is in Italy with a rookie seven member girl group. Eunjung was the "secretary" who was managing all the funds of the members. Eunjung said to the members of T-ara and the rookie girl group that she was sorry, and that when they return to Korea, she would pay back all the money lost. The other girls expressed that as their secretary and managing their funds, Eunjung did her best and it wasn't her fault that she got robbed. A staff member revealed that actually after the filming, Eunjung returned to the hotel and stayed up crying all night because of the lost money. Meanwhile, T-ara and the rookie girl group have been releasing videos of their travel experiences through YouTube and GomTV. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120414n03284 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.13] G-Market opening a T-ara Star Shop Popular girl group T-ara revealed today that beginning on the 16th, G-Market will open a Star Shop for T-ara until the end of next month. G-Market's Star Shop will introduce spring fashion items that T-ara put their personality into. There will also be videos to watch of T-ara wearing products to influence purchases. G-Market's marketing chief said, "Girl groups in Korea are represented as fashionistas, and with the newly updated Star Shop, T-ara will be able to appeal to young women in their 20's to 30's. We believe there will be a great response from customers." G-Market will also be giving away prizes to customers who buy from T-ara's Star Shop including signed CD's and iRiver headphones. *** Source: http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=DC14&newsid=01410406599495792&DCD=A00204&OutLnkChk=Y Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.11] T-ara signs a separate contract with an agency specialized in acting Girl group T-ara has signed an exclusive contract with an Management Koo, an agency specializing in acting management. Management Koo revealed the reason they signed the contracts and said on the 11th, "All of T-ara members have been working hard become the best actresses. Not only in Korea, but in Japan and other Asian markets, T-ara are consistently becoming more popular as singers and actresses." "Compared to other groups, each T-ara member has their own image. In the future, the members plan to be more structured and take on a more active acting schedule, and because of their future plans, we made the contracts with them." T-ara members are active as singers under Core Contents Media, but their agency decided to give them the help of a professional agency to help them develop their acting careers further. Management Koo has a system where they help their actors and actresses get professional help in letting their popularity grow in a variety of different acting fields. Their actors and actresses are able to go through smooth casting systems, while being able to get the opportunity to choose the roles of their choice, as well as rights to their modeling/image and various other fields. Management Koo in the future plans to go into film and drama production as well. Meanwhile, T-ara will begin new album activities in June and then celebrate their 3-year anniversary with their first solo concert and then go on a nationwide tour in Japan. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120411n02367 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.06] Yangpa to release "Break Ups Are All The Same" featuring T-ara's Soyeon and SPEED's Jongkook on the 24th "The Queen is Back" - Yangpa will release a duet with T-ara member Soyeon. Yangpa's various duets on her new album "Together" has already created a lot of expectations from music industry officials. Yangpa's new album "Together" will be released on May 1st, but ahead of the release, Yangpa will release "Break Ups Are All The Same" with T-ara's Soyeon and Mnet "Superstar K3" contestant and SPEED member Shin Jonkook on April 24th. Yangpa's new album "Together" is her comeback after a year, and features Davichi's Lee Haeri, SPEED's Shin Jongkook, T-ara's Soyeon, and "4-octave girl" Shannon. Yangpa's duet with Davichi's Lee Haeri, "Love Is All The Same" is currently the first place on numerous major music sites like Bugs, Soribada, and Cyworld, and is at second place fighting for first on many others. Meanwhile, Yangpa debuted 15 years ago in 1997 and is known for her "singing through her nose" type of singing as well as her bold appeal singing sad and deep songs. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120406n11225 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.06] T-ara to promote as 9 members beginning in July T-ara has transformed from 7 to 9. Kim Kwangsoo, T-ara and Core Contents Media's CEO said on the 6th, "T-ara will change from 7 members to 9 members. T-ara's system will change and if it's needed, we'll make the drastic decision of replacing members by bringing in new members. He said, "In July, T-ara will release and promote a new album with new members. They'll change how they are to fit the 9 of them together." Kim Kwangsoo CEO said that this decision was made because celebrities, and humans in general, will change and can become lazy which leads to their fall. Kwangsoo said the change to 9 members can help them stay successful and not turn out that same way. He continued, "A lot of fans are worried and concern for the changes happening to T-ara, but our management knows very well what can happen if the changes aren't made. T-ara will be in a situation where there will be very intense competition, and we don't want to think that they'll not be able to grow. T-ara went through a lot of hard practice to debut as idols. They need to continue to constantly work harder and take on new challenges." Kim Kwangsoo also wanted to emphasize, "T-ara's controversies including greeting problems, stage attitude problems, etc.. as T-ara's CEO, I'm sorry to the fans. Core Contents Media's staff and T-ara are working very hard to make sure to avoid all controversies." "If the members are lazy, or harmful to other members including the new members, we'll make the bold decision to remove and replace them with new members." The news members will join and be announced when T-ara returns in July. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120406n08373 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.06] T-ara donates money towards helping stray animals Girl group T-ara made an effort to help stray animals by donating a small amount of money. T-ara was able to raise funds for stray animals when pretty boys from their SBS E! TV show, "T-ara's Pretty Boys" operated stalls. At T-ara's cafe on March 28th, the pretty boys opened stalls with food from T-ara's cafe's menu and tried their best to serve/sell it. The event happened during shooting and attracted new customers. The small amount of proceeds gathered on that day were promised at the beginning of the program to be donated to help stray animals at the "Animal Freedom Center." The episode will air on the 7th at 11:00. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120406n06490 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.05] Quick News - Soyeon to feature in Yangpa's new album Yangpa will release her new album after a year called "Together" on May 1. Many artists came together to join in Yangpa's album including Davichi's Lee Haeri, T-ara's Soyeon, SPEED/Coed's Shin Jongkook, HANNA (5dolls Nayeon) and "4-octave girl" Shannon. -exerted all other info- *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120405n26644 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.05] 7-member T-ara to reveal surprise tomorrow, "Becoming a 9-member group" 7-member girl group T-ara have revealed the high possibility of making big changes to their group. On the 5th, officials revealed to Star News that the seven members of T-ara: Boram, Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin, Hwayoung, Jiyeon and Soyeon, will release new songs and promote this summer, along with the high likelihood of adding two new people to become a nine-member group. T-ara's CEO Kim Kwangsoo said last month on the 14th that to take T-ara onto another level and in order to develop the group further, T-ara's music style and concepts will change, including the group members. Because the music industry is always changing and to keep people interested in T-ara, the seven member group have asserted they'll change into a nine-member group. T-ara debuted in 2009 and had consecutive hits beginning last summer with "Roly-Poly", "Cry Cry" and "Lovey-Dovey". It was recently revealed that for the first quarter of the year, Lovey-Dovey was ranked #1 on every Monkey3 music chart. T-ara also debuted in Japan and received a lot of attention and had the highest Korean girl group debut on the Oricon charts in history. The change in T-ara is expected to recruit members from foreign countries. Core Contents Media is still being cautious about the situation. An official said, "We can't confirm anything right now because it's not for sure yet. Kim Kwangsoo originally planned to reveal everything on the 7th, but decided to do an advance announcement to reveal everything on the 6th instead." *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120405n11401 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.04] Quick News - Hwayoung wrote the rap lyrics for Yangpa's new song "Love Is All The Same" Yangpa's new song "Love Is All The Same" is a song with sorrow melodies and various different emotional aspects to it. Davichi and Lee Haeri sing about a heartbreaking love and show off their harmonic vocals. "Love Is All The Same" is composed and written by Cho Youngsoo and Kang Eunkyung. In addition, Ahn Youngmin and T-ara's Hwayoung came together to make the rap lyrics featuring the new artist HANNA. *** Source: LOENENT Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.03] Quick News - "Lovey-Dovey" music video given 19+ rating Girl group T-ara's music video has been deemed unsafe and harmful for youth. The Youth Protection Commission ruled last month on the 30th that T-ara's "Lovey-Dovey" music video was harmful for youth. T-ara's "Lovey-Dovey" music video features criminal activity, suicide and drugs. Anyone under the age of 19 will not be able to broadcast the music video online and the video can't be aired on TV until after 10:00 PM. *exerted other info* *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120403n30123 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.04.03] Quick News - T-ara to release Japanese album "Jewelry Box" and Japanese version of "Lovey-Dovey" Japanese "Lovey-Dovey" Release date: May 23rd 【CD】 + 【DVD】 【CD】 "Lovey-Dovey (Japanese ver.)" 【DVD】 "Lovey-Dovey (Japanese ver.) Music Video" Cost: 1,200 YEN 【CD】 【CD】 "Lovey-Dovey (Japanese ver.)" Cost: 700 YEN Japanese first album "Jewelry Box" Release date: June 6th *** Source: http://www.emimusic.jp/artist/t-ara/ Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.24] T-ara to document their European trip on YouTube During their vacation in Europe, T-ara will make a specialized channel on the video site YouTube. On the 24th T-ara's agency said, "Coming in April, T-ara will spend 9 days and 8 nights in Europe. The T-ara members will directly record themselves and then edit the videos. They'll upload the videos in real-time onto YouTube onto a channel opened specifically for their travel to update fans. T-ara's European backpack trip was named FREEDOM. T-ara said they'll enjoy the freedom they'll get traveling across Italy, Switzerland and Austria and thus named it that. Over 9 days and 8 nights, T-ara will show off their personalities by releasing photos and videos. Hyomin along with the the seven-member rookie girl group consisting of Hwang Jihyun, Choi Sooeun, Lee Haein and supermodel Kim Hyeji, will update news through Twitter every six hours. Hyomin and Eunjung will also help specially with the group's music video director Cha Euntaek and fashion photographer Jo Saehyun. Across Europe, the production and trip is expected to come to a total of 10 billion won. Those girls said, "I'll work hard to learn from photographer Jo Saehyun and director Cha Euntaek." Core Content's Media's CEO Kim Kwangsoo is in charge of media production for the new girl group and their agency. The group will debut in May. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120324n03646 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.22] T-ara to all go to Europe together and become first girl group insured for 10 billion won Girl group T-ara will all go together to Europe for 9 days and 8 nights, and while on vacation, will be insured for 10 billion won. T-ara members will fly to Milan and Venice, Italy then go to Austria and Switzerland and go back to Milan. On the 22nd, their agency announced that while on their trip, they'll be insured for 10 billion won in case of the situation that an abrupt event occurs. T-ara will take a plane to Europe for 9 days and 8 nights with Core Contents Media's CEO Kim Kwangsoo and actresses Hwang Jihyun, Choi Sooeun, Lee Haein and supermodel Kim Hyeji, who are all part of a new seven-member girl group. With the girl group, they'll travel across Europe filming a music video. The seven-member girl group's music video is directed by the "Music Video King" Cha Euntaek. They'll also be joined by Song Saehyun, who is a popular fashion photographer. Accompanying them will be 20 staff members. All in all, the trip will cost around 1 billion won and is all for the new girl group. Even before their debut, music industry officials have been anticipating them. T-ara members will also help Cha Euntaek and Song Saehyun by assisting them. T-ara will be able to add in their own personality into the shoot. The seven-member girl group will release seven different music videos shot overseas. Their music videos will be different from regular music videos, and will be the same as a visual CF. The seven-member girl group will debut in May. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120322n10254 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.22] T-ara volunteer in helping children with disabilities On the 22nd, girl group T-ara has volunteered with the Seoul Main Customs as the promotional ambassador to help children with disabilities in a welfare facility. Along with Custom staff members, T-ara helped to prepare potting plants with the kids and assist with meals for children and adults with disabilities. A volunteer dentist and hospital staff also was there assisting people with dental diseases. The Custom's Kim Kiyoung said, "This year we want to rebuild society by expanding our activities and spreading warm and bright love." *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120322n06709 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem