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[12.03.21] "Photographer" T-ara Hyomin persuades Eunjung to accompany her on European trip T-ara's singer and actress turned-photographer Hyomin will be accompanied by Eunjung for a European trip. Hyomin will be going overseas into Italy, Switzerland and Austria for 9 days and 8 nights to film and become a photographer's assistant. According to Hyomin's agency, "Hyomin had a fear of and was scared of being alone in a foreign country alone with all the camera and video equipment. She spent the past 10 hours persuading T-ara's Eunjung to accompany her on the European trip, and Eunjung eventually accepted in the end." Hyomin and Eunjung will be following the schedule of the music video director Cha Euntaek, as well as participate with the stylists of the project for the same agency, Core Contents Media, and their rookie girl group's music video and photos. Core Contents Media's rookie girl group consists of actresses Hwang Jihyun, Choi Sooeun, and Lee Haein as well as supermodel Kim Hyeji. The seven member group is ready to debut in May. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120321n11561 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.20] Eunjung to join Jiyeon, Hyomin, Soyeon in "Roly-Poly 2" musical Kim Wanseon will star in her first musical since her debut 26 years ago. According to the musical publisher, Kim Wanseon is cast as the female lead in "Roly-Poly 2", the sequel to "Our Youth Roly-Poly". "Roly-Poly 2" is created by T-ara and Davichi's agency who also produced "My Mother" and "Really Really Like You". "Roly-Poly 2" will show the friendship and rebellion of girls in the 1980s', but also bring back memories from the older audience members. Girl group T-ara's popular retro song "Roly-Poly" is the concept that inspired the musical, and will be performed on stage with lively choreography reflecting the time. Jang Hyejin and Park Hyemi have decided to continue to appear as cast members. T-ara's Jiyeon, Hyomin and Soyeon who played young female cast members also stay, and will be joined by Eunjung. A representative from the agency said on the 20th, "The story of 'Roly-Poly 2' is different from the first. The audience had fun during the first, and they will continue to, but will experience a new concept with Kim Wanseon as cast." "Roly-Poly 2" will begin in early June. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120320n07530 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.20] T-ara Hyomin to become the assistant photographer for Hwang Jihyun-Lee Haein's girl group 1-billion won debut project T-ara's Hyomin has become an assistant photographer in a one billion won (~892,220 USD) photoshoot project. According to her agency, T-ara's Hyomin is extremely interested in photography and pictures, and even holds a collection of cameras. Her agency offered her to go to to Italy, Switzerland and Austria for a photoshoot project and she readily accepted with much excitement. Hyomin will assist as a secondary/assistant photographer for the overseas shooting of the seven-member rookie girl group consisting of Hwang Jihyun, Choi Sooeun, and Lee Haein. The photos will be taken as a teaser for the debut album of the girl group. The agency said, "The new seven member girl group's debut album teaser will be visually stunning like a CF or movie. They'll be introduced with a different look than ever before." The seven member girl group consists of actresses Hwang Jihyun, Choi Sooeun, Lee Haein, and 2010 Supermodel runner-up Kim Hyeji. The other three members have not been revealed, but have an average height of 169cm. They will debut in May. Meanwhile, Hyomin is preparing for a new album release with T-ara and their first concert and establishing a fanclub in July. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120320n07800 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.17] Quick News - Lee Cheonhee reveals he's thankful for being Jiyeon's ideal type Lee Cheonhee says he's appreciative of T-ara's Jiyeon. Last November, T-ara's Jiyeon revealed her ideal type through an interview as Lee Cheonhee. Recently, Cheonhee revealed his gratitude for being her ideal type. Lee Cheonhee said, "I was happy and thankful for Jiyeon choosing me. I didn't expect a popular girl group idol to have me as their ideal type." "Jiyeon also has qualities of my ideal type," Lee Cheonhee revealed, "She works really hard as an entertainer, which is true to my ideal type. I think she'll be happy after hearing this (?)." *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120317n06026 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.16] Quick News - Jiyeon to release solo OST "Day by Day" for "Dream High 2" Track #8 is Haru Haru/Day by Day by Jiyeon! She's also on the two other tracks on the physical CD. ^^ *** Source: http://www.yesasia.com/us/dream-high-2-ost-kbs-tv-drama/1030448658-0-0-0-en/info.html Credit: Nathaniel + SphinxLion @ Diadem

[12.03.15] T-ara to become 7~9 members, including replacing members Core Contents Media's CEO Kim Kwangsoo announced that there will be a big change coming in April. Revealed today, the current seven member group could become eight or nine. Whether it's an addition of members, or replacing members, is not yet decided. The purpose isn't to remove or to add but to give the members who give effort and display their skills more opportunities through activities. This is intended to introduce the principle of a competition so the opportunities aren't given to the members who are prideful and lazy. Kim Kwangoo commented, "I've had 30 years of experience and have done much with singers starting as rookies. After three years as activities as a singer, pride and laziness is effected. Stress becomes a bigger deal and it gets harder. You can't win the competition with this type of mindset. This is what has ruined a lot of singers. If there's no effort or there is no singing skills, the members will not be given parts (measures) to sing." Kim Kwangsoo also 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. More information will be released on April 7th. Meanwhile, T-ara will create a fanclub and hold a concert in July. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120315n04605 Translated by: Nathaniel + maknaes. @ Diadem

i think korean fans are not surprised by this news very much.. foreign fans are reacting harsher than them.. (saw earlier today there was dc post with foreign t-ara fans twitter posts that showed how they're overreacting haha) we should all be used to kks' trolling by now i think is what they think XD obviously, they dont want members to leave t-ara also.. generally all fans have the same view on the topic.. just some are reacting more so than others ^^ i don't think it's possible!! 5dolls is switched agencies to GM contents and recently added a new member as well.. i've read rumor that hwa and hyo will switch places though (just a rumor someone created haha) which would be cool.. TEMPORARILY ONLY though!

[12.03.14] T-ara to announce possible major change in member line-up on April 7th Core Contents Media CEO Kim Kwangsoo revealed that there may be a major change in the T-ara member line-up. Kim Kwangsoo said that to take T-ara onto another level and in order to develop the group further, there are plans to change up either T-ara's musical style, concept, or possibly their members. CEO Kim Kwangsoo said that the announcement about T-ara will be revealed on April 7th, and that a new image of a totally different girl group will attract attention. T-ara received much love from fans in 2011 with their hits "Roly-Poly", "Cry Cry", "We Were In Love", and "Lovey-Dovey", and even managed to win a Triple Crown. Currently, T-ara is planning to open their official fanclub in July and meet fans with a new album this summer. *** Source: http://www.ccment.co...b0105&wr_id=122 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.13] T-ara finally receives their long deserved vacation Girl group T-ara is finally enjoying their vacation. T-ara's agency Core Contents Media said to Sar News on the 13th, "T-ara's Boram, Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin, Soyeon and Hwayoung all began their holiday yesterday (12th). Because Jiyeon is shooting for the KBS 2TV drama 'Dream High 2', it was was inevitable that she couldn't take a full vacation. The members will be on a break until the weekend." "This is the first long period of time for vacation for T-ara since their debut in the summer of 2009. T-ara members are using it as an opportunity to recharge. T-ara promoted consecutively with their hits since last summer and have show strength overseas with their "Roly-Poly" placing #3 on the Oricon Daily Single Chart. T-ara will begin to prepare for a large concert in Korea and fanclub this summer soon. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120313n18272 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.13] Quick News - Why was UEE humiliated by T-ara's Jiyeon's kiss scene with Yoo Seungho? After School's UEE confessed about the embarrassment after Jiyeon's kiss scene with Yoo Seungho. On the March 13th episode of SBS "Strong Heart", UEE confessed, "As a rookie, Yoo Seungho and I kissed in the music video for Jo Sungmo. I was waiting for it to become a hot topic on the internet that an After School member was having a kissing scene with Yoo Seungho." UEE continued, "But our kissing scene was buried by the news that T-ara Jiyeon had her first kiss with Yoo Seungho. Unfortunately, Jiyeon's music video kissing scene with Yoo Seungho was bigger than mine." "Jiyeon became a hot topic at the time, but I became embarrassed because Yoo Seungho was my first kiss too." *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120313n04364 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.12] T-ara declares to donate all their "Roly-Poly" royalties to victims from the Fukushima nuclear accident Girl group T-ara has offered their help to the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan by donating all their royalties from their Japanese "Roly-Poly" single. T-ara, who are currently promoting in Japan said, "We debuted in Japan last September and we're happy for receiving a lot of love from 'Roly-Poly'. We want to give back by donating all of our 'Roly-Poly' album royalties back in the full amount to Japan." The members said, "Although our donations may only be a little help, our wish is that it'll help some of the victims." T-ara's agency will pass the money on their behalf to the fund for the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. T-ara is known for repaying back their love to their fans, where they most recently went to the subway and volunteered in an elder people's shelter. This time, T-ara are also helping out overseas. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120312n07111 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.12] T-ara chosen as models for outdoor clothing brand Wild Roses T-ara has been chosen as advertising models for the outdoor clothing brand Wild Roses. T-ara is popular through music, dramas, movies and variety and because of that they have became the models for the Wild Roses brand. As models, T-ara will help increase awareness for the brand and expand the audience. Wild Roses' CEO Yoo Jiho said, "T-ara was chosen as models because of the fashionable image of T-ara as well as their individual personalities which fit well with the concept of Wild Roses brand. Wild Roses chose young stars to represent us because of our young, sporty and fashionable style." Beginning next month, T-ara will begin as models and shooting ads for Wild Roses. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120312n05691 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.11] Quick News - "Queen Insoo" Chae Sira, "Eunjung was very tolerant and dedicated" "Queen Insoo" Chae Sira recently gave an interview to Movieweek. - The younger Queen Insoo was played by artist T-ara’s Ham Eunjung, did you secretly feel uneasy about this? Since we were playing the same role, I gave her many words of advice. We were both busy so we primarily talked to each other on the phone or through text messages on things that were executed well, scenes that could use a bit more, it’d be good if you did this in this scene and so on, we had these kinds of talks every week. It could have been burdening for her but Eunjung was very tolerant. She didn’t get intimidated and did her best in areas she could herself. -excerpted everything else- *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120311n01739 Credit: maknaes. @ Diadem

[12.03.09] Quick News - T-ara to release their first photobook on April 12th! T-ara will reveal their first photobook "T-ARA First Photo Album Sparkle" on April 12, 2012. All the shooting was done in Tokyo, Japan at an amusement park with different styles of T-ara including innocent and mature women. The 200-paged photobook is full of T-ara's attractive charm. The title of "Sparkle" literally means "shine" which the photos in the photobook are able to capture T-ara's shining attractiveness. There's an exclusive event for fans to get random autographed goods like polaroid photos of the members or T-ara's worn outfits in the photobook. "T-ARA First Photo Album Sparkle" April 12, 2012 Release B5 color pages 200 pages 3,200 yen Shooting: Yamagichi Sin *** Source: http://www.t-arafan....sc=asc&no=10361 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.06] T-ara to release first Japanese album and hold Japanese tour in June Seven member Korean girl group T-ara will release their Japanese 1st Album (untitled) in June. On top of that, they will also hold a live Japanese tour beginning in Nagoya on June 19th and hoping to reach 40,000 people. In a blink, their popularity in Japanese has became evident. T-ara's "Bo Peep Bo Peep" set records in Japan for being the highest selling debut single of Korean girl group. Since then, their charms have caught Japan by storm. T-ara's "T-ARA JAPAN Live Tour" will go to six major cities including Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukoka, Miyagi and Sapporo and hold 11 performances. The end of the tour will be on July 25th and 26th in Tokyo at the Nippon Budokan. June 19 and 20: Aichi/Art Hall Theater June 22, 23 and 24: Osaka/International Conference Center June 25 and 26: Fukuoka/Sun Palace Hotel and Hall June 28: Miyagi/Zepp Sendai June 30: Sapporo/Zepp Hokkaido July 25 and 26: Tokyo/Nippon Budokan *** Source: http://www.t-arafan.com/zeroboard/zboard.php?id=news&page=1&sn1=&divpage=2&sn=off&ss=on&sc=on&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=10333 / http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2008068/full/ Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.03.01] T-ara's agency suing two Southeastern Asian companies over illegal music distribution Core Contents Media will be suing two different companies who have illegally distributed music. Core Contents Media took to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station in December of last year to file a lawsuit against two companies for copyright infringement for illegally distributing music. The two Southeastern Asian companies that are being sued have been distributing various songs of Core Contents' artists that either have another singer's voice recorded on them or are rearranged versions. The illegal circulation that happened in Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia includes a total of 16 songs, including T-ara's "Roly-Poly" and by four different groups including Davichi, SeeYa and 5dolls. Police are currently looking into the two companies distributing the music and are being investigated by authorities. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120301n03677 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.02.28] Video - Japanese "Lies" MV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9H4FDzqJmI *** Credit: rainnous1 @ YouTube

[12.02.28] Audio - Japanese "Roly-Poly in Copacabana" + "Apple Is A" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTR7DJEXh8k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWzsWv_z72E *** Credit: rainnous1 @ YouTube

[12.02.28] Video - Japanese "Roly-Poly" Dance Version MV + Making MV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTNIjcxymVI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9JzKXGlpfQ *** Credit: rainnous1 @ YouTube

[12.02.26] T-ara declares to stop acting in 2012 T-ara has made a decision to stop acting in 2012. As T-ara is currently having activities and staying Tokyo, T-ara's agency CEO, Kim Kwangsoo, took the opportunity to reveal new information about T-ara's plans including an official fan club, concert, and album in July, as well as focusing on promotions in Japan more. Kim Kwangsoo said, "This year, T-ara will take a break from acting to focus on recording new music and focus on a more vigorous schedule in Japan." -exerted the rest of the information, which was already translated in this article- *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120226n06668 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.02.26] T-ara to release new album and hold first solo concert in July! T-ara is planning to have a big concert this summer, marking their third anniversary and the creation of their official fan club. Kim Kwangsoo, Core Contents Media CEO, said on the 26th, "Coming in early July, T-ara has plans to create an official fan club and meet fans with a new album. After that, at the end of July, T-ara will have a grand concert to mark their third anniversary since debut." He continued with, "Already this year, T-ara was able to become a Triple Crown winner with 'Lovey-Dovey' and are feeling good. Because of their fan club and official first concert, they're nervous and excited for July to come." In addition, Kim Kwangsoo revealed that last year T-ara spent about 10% of their time promoting in Japan. This year, they plan to spend 30% of their time on Japanese promotions. T-ara's currently in Japan promoting for their "Roly-Poly" single release. *** Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120226n03956 Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.02.24] Quick News - Oricon CEO, "In the future, expecting T-ara to become popular" Japan's Oricon CEO gave a rare interview after the K-pop Gaon Chart Awards. - DBSK, Girls' Generation and KARA are singers from South Korea who have already became well-known names in Japan. In the future, which singers do you expect to become popular there? ▶ I was actually surprised at the award ceremony. There is a lot of Korean singers continuously debuting who are talented. In particular, it was the first time I saw a live performance of BEAST. All the members were impressive and unique. T-ara's dance-pop and visual concept are unique too. In the future, I expect T-ara to be gain popularity in Japan. *left out every other part of interview* *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120224n04889 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.02.22] Quick News - T-ara awarded July's singer of the month award Girl group T-ara was awarded July's singer of the month award. On February 22nd, the Gaon K-pop Chart Awards were held and T-ara was honored as July's singer of the month 2011 award. Because of schedules in Japan, T-ara was not able to appear live on stage. Instead, they released a prepared video message, "We'd like to thank the president of our agency and family. We'll be a T-ara that works harder," they said. *** Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120222n32182 Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem