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[11.12.30] Quick News - All five music videos to be released between January 2nd - 10th 1. Lovey-Dovey 22-minute drama version (with Cha Seungwon/Ji Changwuk) 2. Lovey-Dovey Tokyo version (with Ami Nakazato) 3. Lovey-Dovey Zombie version (with Lim Soohyang) 4. Lovey-Dovey ____ version 5. Lovey-Dovey Club version (With Coed School) - Schedule may change!! *** Source: Nate Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.30] Quick News - T-ara to perform "Betrayal of the Roses" at KBS Gayo Daejun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCxO-bKHN9M (the song they're performing ^) The 2011 KBS Gayo Daejun is today at 8:55. Girl groups will have the theme of "Ladies' Night". T-ara will perform "Betrayal of the Roses" (1997). *** Source: Daum Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.30] Lim Soohyang starring in T-ara's "Lovey-Dovey" zombie version music video "New Gisaeng Spirit" actress Lim Soohyang will appear in the third out of five versions of T-ara's "Lovey-Dovey" music videos. Lim Soohyang made her debut through the drama "New Gisaeng Spirit" and jump-started her career by receiving a large amount of attention as a newcomer. She'll be starring in T-ara's "Lovey-Dovey" music video. The third version of "Lovey-Dovey" will feature her making a complete transformation from innocent into a creepy zombie. She was praised by staff but her realistic acting at the set. Lim Soohyang said, "When I found out I could be in T-ara's music video, I practiced in front of the mirror a lot to become a perfect zombie. Please expect a lot from this 'Lovey-Dovey' music video." Meanwhile, T-ara's first music video, the 22-minute drama version, will be released on January 2nd at 3:00. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.29] Eunjung wins the rookie award for her appearance in "We Got Married" Ham Eunjung won the rookie ward for the Variety Division at the 2011 MBC Broadcast Entertainment Awards' show. On the 29th, Eunjung received the rookie award for her appearance on "We Got Married". Eunjung said after receiving the award, "I don't know if I can really accept this award. Honestly, on the show it's just me being comfortable and my personality but the crew knows how to make me seem like I'm really good/funny. Thank you for loving Eunjung and please show love to our new song! Molkang molkang~" *exerted the rest* *** Source: T-arafan Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.29] Quick News - Repackaged album "FUNKY TOWN" with two new songs 01. Lovey Dovey 02. Lovey Dovey (Club Remix Ver.) Release: January 3rd, 2012 *** Source: Komca Credit: tiararthe1 @ twitter + diadem

[11.12.28] Quick News - T-ara are #1 on Melon's end of the year charts Melon released their annual song scoring charts for downloads and comprehensive from 2011 (January 2nd - December 10th) today. T-ara's "Roly-Poly" swept all the song categories, including charting #1 in download and streaming. The retro and fun music with the easy-to-follow choreography made the song the #1 hit this year. Second place was G-Dragon, Park Bom and Park Myungsoo's "I Cheated", third place was 2NE1's "I'm The Best", and fourth place was BEAST's "Rainys Days". *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.26] 90% of T-ara's "Lovey-Dovey" will highlight the "shuffle dance" Girl group T-ara will show a new side to them with a shuffle-dance transformation. On January 2nd, T-ara will reveal their 22-minute "Lovey-Dovey" music video to the public. With every comeback that T-ara makes, they introduce a new side to them. With their "Lovey-Dovey" comeback, T-ara will perform an intense dance that's popular in Korea and abroad called the shuffle. A representative from T-ara's agency said on the 26th to Star News, "T-ara's 'Lovey-Dovey' stage performances will consist 90% of the shuffle dance from the beginning to the end. The T-ara members have been getting teaching by an expert periodically over the past months." "T-ara has a goal to make other people want to dance and will try to do so with the shuffle dance. T-ara will bring forth an amazing shuffle dance." Last year, boy group 2PM incorporated the shuffle dance into their choreography, but this will be the first time a girl group will present it on stage which has caught interest. Earlier this year in the summer, T-ara's "Roly-Poly" showcased popular dance trends popular in the 70's and 80's like the hustle dance which started up the trend again. T-ara hope to do the same with their shuffle dance. T-ara will be polishing their dance for when they present their "Lovey-Dovey" stage to fans in January for the first time. T-ara's current song "Cry Cry" and their ballad duet with Davichi "We Used To Love" are currently topping charts. *** Source: Naver Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.20] T-ara and Davichi to release joint Christmas ballad "We Used To Love" Seven-member girl group T-ara and duo Davichi have prepared a special Christmas gift for fans. On December 24th, T-ara and Davichi will release a Christmas digital single called "We Loved Her" composed by Cho Youngsoo and written by K-Smith. The song features violins and pianos with a sad melody over the members' sweet voices. Davichi and T-ara have both had hits on the music charts this year. T-ara scored #1 on music charts with "Roly-Poly" and "Cry Cry" while Davichi's "Don't Say Goodbye" also reached #1. The two groups gathering together has created high expectations for the ballad song. T-ara and Davichi's agency Core Contents Media said, "This year T-ara and Davichi both received a lot of love from fans, and they've prepared to give back by releasing this song as a Christmas present. The song is a suitable song for Winter and filled with good memories. *** Source: Star Chosun Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.18] Rumour - Coed male members to guest in a "Lovey-Dovey" music video Several of the Coed male members revealed on Twitter recently that they were filming for a music video recently. Kwanghaeng's tweeted, "Right now just finished MV shooting... I think the waiting time was really long ㅜㅜㅜ" and the others tweeted about waiting also but none of them said what it was for. Since it's too soon for them to record their own music video (the male unit is debuting in March and none of 5dolls mentioned anything about filming) and Noori has already been in T-ara's "Roly-Poly" and Japanese "Bo Peep Bo Peep" MV, it's rumored now they are gonna be in one of the five music videos~ ^^ Hwayoung also tweeted about being at the set with them and was in some of the pictures. Check the Translations section/@diademtweets for those. The other four versions of the MV confirmed are drama, dance, club and a "pajama" one with Japanese singer Ami Nakazato. *** Source: Twitter Accounts Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem/Core Clique

[11.12.16] T-ara reveal their jacket photos for funky and smokey "Lovey-Dovey" T-ara have revealed their first jacket photo. On January 1st, 2012, T-ara will begin to promote their new single "Lovey-Dovey" which is a funky song with a smokey concept, opposite of their current neutral concept. The drama version of "Lovey-Dovey" will star Cha Seungwon, Ji Changwuk, Jiyeon, Qri, Eunjung, and Hyomin and be 22 minutes long. After that, T-ara will follow with four more music video releases. "Lovey-Dovey" was composed by Shinsadong Tiger and Choi Kyusung and was inspired by European and United States' club music with electronic sounds and strong beats. It's the third in the series of "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Roly-Poly". T-ara said, "Our new song will be similar to this year's #1 downloaded song 'Roly-Poly' being that it'll be easy to dance and sing along with." *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.15] Quick News - Eunjung and Jangwoo will be MCs for MBC Gayo Daejun MBC "We Got Married 2011" couples will participate as MCs for the for the MBC Gayo Daejun this year. The 2011 MBC Gayo Daejun will take place live in Gwangmyung’s Speedom, Ilsan’s MBC Dream Center, New York’s Times Square, Imjinguk and Busan’s BEXC. Super Junior's Leeteuk and actress Kang Sora, T-ara's Eunjung and actor Lee Jangwoo, 2AM' Jokwon and Brown Eyed Girls' Gain, f(x)'s Victoria and 2PM's Nickhun will make up the list of couple MCs. A total of 180 people will be appearing, including 46 groups. The show will broadcast on December 31st. *** Source: Daum Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.16] T-ara performs passionate one-on-one dance performances with "pretty boys" Girl group T-ara has attracted attention for their dance confrontation with "pretty boys." On the December 17th broadcast of SBS E! "T-ara's Pretty Boys", T-ara will be appearing showcasing their one-on-one passionate dance performances with a handsome and dazzling male partner. In the broadcast, T-ara members will go through a process of selecting a partner, choosing music, intensively creating the choreography and practicing with the pretty boys. After completing their process, the members watched each others choreography in the back and then the on stage shooting began. The T-ara members were able to radiate bright charisma in the fierce dance competition. T-ara's dance partners in the competition included a large amount of talented dancers including a 15-year competition dance winner. Many of them also were active dancing in broadcast television shows. One of the dancers was a "famous pretty boy" which has gathered interest. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.15] Schedule - T-ara are special guests in Davichi's "Bright as JADE" concert Modern DIVAs and fascinating duo Davichi will hold a farewell to 2011 concert on December 27th at the Olympic Park Hall. "Bright as JADE" will begin at 8:00 PM and will last 120 minutes with T-ara and "Superstar K" winner Heo Gak as the special guests. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.14] High expectations for T-ara's hidden camera hunt for pretty boys T-ara will start to hunt for their flower boys. SBS E! made a press release on the 15th about their new program concept for "T-ara's Pretty Boys". In the new program, "T-ara's Pretty Boys", T-ara will go through a process where they will be looking for themselves and selecting the best flower/pretty boy. This new and unique concept has already attracted attention. T-ara will enthusiastically participate in various games and activities including hidden cameras to try and find the prettiest boy. They'll have a new challenge every week which will keep the show fresh and exciting. The #1 most handsome man amongst girl groups will be appearing on the first episode of "T-ara's Pretty Boys" on Saturday, December 17th, at 23:00. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.14] Rumour - T-ara performing in Malaysia on January 12th It is not confirmed yet!! *** Source: T-arafan Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.11] Quick News - T-ara X`mas concert merchandise information T-ara X`mas Preminum LIVE products introduced. They items begin sale at 16:45 in the areas of the concert. - X`mas preminum muffler towel - 1,500 yen - T-ara pen light - 1,700 yen - yayaya ring notebook (pink, yellow) - 1,000 yen each - T-ara logo phonestrap - 1,000 yen - Schedule seal/sticker (?) - 500 yen - yayaya photo collection A - 300 yen Orders can be placed via mail but some products cannot be ordered that way due to availability. [Mail order start] December 26th, 2011 18:00 [Mail order sale site] T-ara official site SHOP *** Source: Ameblo via T-arafan Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.10] Schedule - T-ara's yayaya schedule updates 2011.12.10 yayaya NEWS vol.23 - Magazine information! Check! - "BIG ONE GIRLS" - December 21st - "JUNON" - December 22nd - "Hallyu Wave" - December 22nd - "우레 Wave" - December 24th - "ASIAN PLACE" - December 27th - TV appearance information! - December 16th, TBS Channel (CS) "K-POP CHANNEL" 21:00 - 21:30 -- Reruns: December 23rd, 21:00-21:30 - January 1st, Fuji TV "봉사 바라에티아게↑아게↑선물 TV" 25:45 - 26:45 - TV Broadcast news time changes -- Fuji TV "Pioneer! Music Rank Eight" MX-TV "Hallyu Wave", TV Asahi "Hallyu Fondue" broadcast times have changed. - Fuji TV "Pioneer! Music Rank Eight" December 14th 26:05-26:35 - MX-TV "Hallyu Wave" - December 18th 10:30-11:00 - TV Asahi "Hallyu Fondue" December 18th 18:30-19:00 - Radio ON AIR information! -- T-ara will be interviewed! Hokkaido FM northwave Beats-of-Korea December 9th, 22:00 Kansai FM Cocolo Han-Style December 9th, 22:00 Kwangdong Inter-FM K-generation December 10th, 18:00 *** Source: T-arafan Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.10] T-ara's "Lovey-Dovey" music video will be 21 minutes 17 seconds long Soyeon revealed her edit of the "Lovey-Dovey" music video is 21 minutes and 16 seconds long. She also said she wants to make it long so that it can help make it a music video that you can't watch without crying. T-ara will release five different productions of their "Lovey-Dovey" music video, which is a easy to dance along to and easy to sing along to song for the whole nation to enjoy. (The full press release of Soyeon-Hyomin leader thing included this information but the rest of the information is here.) *** Source: CCMent Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

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[11.12.07] Quick News - "Black Eyes" repackage containing two new songs T-ara will released the repackage version of their mini album "Black Eyes" early next month. The repackage will contain "Cry Cry" and the other songs on "Black Eyes" (excluding the "Cry Cry" remixes) and two new songs including "Lovey-Dovey" for a total of six songs. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.07] Soyeon replacing Hyomin as T-ara's leader beginning on January 1st T-ara's Hyomin will be replaced by Soyeon as the leader. Core Contents Media revealed on the 7th, "For T-ara's album repackage for their 'Lovey-Dovey' promotions starting on January 1st, 2012, Soyeon will replace Hyomin as the leader." Their agency also said, "Soyeon has a big personality, is the main vocal of the group and is responsible. She'll lead the group with a strong image." The leaders of T-ara switch around every 6-8 months when T-ara releases a new album and help determine the group's next "color." The leaders of the group help decide T-ara's new concept and styles. In the future, Soyeon will be meeting directly composers to help determine T-ara's next album concept. Before Hyomin, Eunjung and Boram were the leaders. T-ara are currently trying hard to prepare their new stage costumes to show their fans a new and different look. Soyeon will become the leader on the 1st of January when T-ara begin promotions for "Lovey-Dovey". *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.06] Schedule - T-ara's updated TV/magazine "yayaya" promotions 2011.12.05 yayaya NEWS vol.20 T-ara's TV appearances and magazine article information! Check! <TV Schedule> December 9th - NTV "Happy Music!" 24:58-25:53 December 14th - CX "Pioneer! Music Rank" 25:55-26:25 December 18th - NHK "Music Japan" 18:10-18:40 December 18th - MX-TV "Hallyu Fondue" 11:00 - 11:30 - "Hallyu Fondue" will repeat on the following: December 18th - TV Asahi 16:30 - 17:00 December 22nd - Tv Aichi 24:58 - 25:27 December 24th - Vision of Santa (?) 10:30 - 11:00 <Magazine Info> - "BIG ONE GIRLS" - December 21st - "JUNON" - December 22nd - "Hallyu Wave" - December 22nd - "우레 Wave" - December 24th - "ASIAN PLACE" - December 27th *** Source: T-arafan Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.12.06] Quick News - Jiyeon-Hyolyn-Ailee are the popular girl group "Hershey/Hush" in "Dream High 2" 2AM's Jinwoon, T-ara's Jiyeon, SISTAR's Hyolyn and Ailee have all been confirmed for "Dream High 2" now. T-ara's Jiyeon will have the role of Kani who is in the popular girl group "Hush"/"Hershey" (허쉬) as a member who dreamed of doing everything including acting, but "Ryan", the idol representative, delayed her acting career because she's not good enough. Jiyeon said, "Our member Eunjung has given me a lot of advice. She warned me about how cold it is in Kirin so I have my warm blankets ready for when I start attending," she said with a shiver. Hyorin will play the role of bold personality Nana who is the lead vocals in the group with a secret she can't reveal. Meanwhile, "Dream High 2" will start to broadcast via KBS2 starting on January 30th. (Omitted the parts about other cast members) *** Source: Star Chosun Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem