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[11.10.19] "Controversial" T-ara, "In the future, we'll pay more attention" T-ara recently faced a "controversial" situation and told us about their frustrating state of mind. At dawn on the 19th in Busan, T-ara were at the filming site of their music video "Cry Cry" and bowed at their waists saying, "in the future, we will pay more attention." T-ara said, "We will be careful to avoid misunderstandings. However, the idea of being polite and saying hello has been the same thought since our debut to today. At the end of the day, Mose sunbae probably did not lie but we don't want you to believe false rumors or lie either." They continued, "While in the world of entertainment, we understand how important our behavior is. We'll be careful to avoid misunderstanding, and we'll give all our respect." T-ara were put in a difficult situation after netizens pointed out T-ara was not acting professional on stage at a event. After this, the singer Mose said via Twitter, "Regarding the girl group that created an issue because of their attitude at an event. I knew it. They're infamous for not saying hello. I ran into the one member who tried to explain the situation, but she never once did she greet me." Hyomin eventually said over Twitter, "It seems like there's a controversy that we talk to each on stage, but those gestures are originally part of the choreography," followed by a response by Eunjung on the 19th, "In order for there not to be any huge misunderstandings in the future, we'll do better." *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

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[11.10.17] Ji Changwuk and Cha Seungwon go head to head in T-ara's epic music video "Warrior Baek Dongsoo" actor Ji changwuk is expected to appear in girl group T-ara's drama format music video. T-ara's agency said on the 17th, "Cha Seungwon and Ji Changwuk are scheduled to appear in T-ara's blockbuster music video together." Ji Changwuk became a hit after appearing in KBS 1TV's "Smile Again" and SBS "Warrior Baek Dongsoo". In the music video, Cha Seungwon will appear as a pestering bully that constantly bothers Ji Changwuk, which eventually leads to an intense fight between the two. The 30-minute music video will be in the form of a drama and directed by the famous music video and CF director Cha Euntaek. T-ara, Ji Changwuk and Cha Seungwon went down to Busan to begin shooting on the 16th and plan to continue shooting for the next six days. Meanwhile, T-ara will began full scale activities when the album will is released in November. They are also preparing for their second single album in Japan. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.10.07] T-ara's Eunjung confirmed for new drama "Taking Over" T-ara's Eunjung will take on the challenge of an actress once again. Eunjung was cast as the young version of Chae Sira in the jTBC drama "Taking Over". Eunjung has already appeared in the KBS2 drama "Dream High" and the movie "White: Curse of the Melody" earlier this year. She's validated her acting skills through several dramas when she was younger and is now on to taking bigger roles, which has created high expectations for her acting. Eunjung said, "When I first read the 'Taking Over' plot, I thought it was interesting and full of tension and something I would like to try out." "Taking Over" is a 50-episode series about the struggles of three women and the ambition of becoming a queen, starting with the 5th generation and ending with the 10th generation. Chae Sira and Kim Misuk will also star in the drama while Lee Taegon will be the PD in charge. The first broadcast is scheduled for December. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.10.07] Cha Seungwon to star in T-ara's 2-part music video Actor Cha Seungwon will star in T-ara's new music video series. T-ara plan to create a 2-part music video for their Cho Youngsoo produced song, "Cry Cry" and Shinsadong Tiger produced song, "lovey-dovey". The 30-minute music video will be in the form of a drama and directed by the famous music video and CF director Cha Euntaek. Starring in this 2-part series will be the character "Dokgo Jin" played by Cha Seungwon from the drama "The Greatest Love". T-ara said, "We're very touched that Cha Seungwon sunbae is able to be in our music video even during his busy activities. We liked him during the MBC drama 'The Greatest Love' and we wanted to work together with him just once, so we are very happy to meet him through this great opportunity we both have." T-ara are working with the nation's greatest composers such as Cho Youngsoo, Shinsadong Tiger, Brave Brothers and Kang Jiwon to create the best quality album possible. T-ara's new song's concept is currently being discussed and decided confidently and privately and they are expected to return in early November. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.10.06] T-ara announces Shinsadong Tiger produced comeback song, "lovey-dovey" Girl group T-ara revealed they will work with popular producer Shinsadong Tiger on their comeback song. T-ara's "lovey-dovey" has a meaning where their signs of affection are cheesy/sappy and sweet to the point where it's funny to others. T-ara previously had hits with Shinsadong Tiger for their songs "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Roly-Poly" and hope this will be a third hit with him. "lovey-dovey" is a trendy electronic club song with a retro style that can appeal to people who like all genres of music and any ages. T-ara will also work with the composer of their previous song "I Go Crazy Because of You", Cho Youngsoo, to create a remix/alternative version of "lovey-dovey" and "I Go Crazy Because of You" with a 180 degree musical change. In addition, other famous composers such as Brave Brothers and Secret's main composer Kang Jiwon will participate in the album. Meanwhile, T-ara recently was Korea's first girl group to debut at #1 on the Japanese's Oricon Daily charts, and #1 on the weekly charts at the same time. They also are preparing for their "yayaya" comeback in Japan in November as well. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.10.04] T-ara set a new record by debuting at #1 on the Oricon weekly charts Girl group T-ara have broken and set a new record in Japan. Japan's most prestigious music chart, Oricon, has T-ara's debut Japanese single "Bo Peep Bo Peep" ranked #1 on the weekly charts. On the 4th, Japanese journalists published, "T-ara's 'Bo Peep Bo Peep' placing number one on the daily charts on it's release day and on the weekly singles charts on it's debut week is a first for a foreign group and an international female artist ever in history." T-ara commented, "Hello, this is T-ara! Our debut single 'Bo Peep Bo Peep' ranked one on Oricon because of your support! We're very very thankful! Sincerely, thank you so much! We hope we can continue to be loved in the future and please continue to support T-ara! Thank you!" TXVQ's new albums also ranks first on a separate chart on Oricon. This week is a milestone for TVXQ and T-ara and the first time Korean artists have a #1 single and album on the Oricon charts. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.09.28] T-ara tops the Oricon charts on their first day with debut single T-ara's topped the Japanese Orcion charts with their debut single on their first day of release, making it a first for a Korean girl group. T-ara's debut Japanese single, "Bo Peep Bo Peep" ranked #1 when it recorded 20,068 sales on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart. Girls groups like KARA, SNSD, etc have all normally showed relative success with their debut releases on the first day, but this is the first time it's been so well sold on a debut on the Oricon Daily Single Charts. T-ara entered the Japanese market with a exclusive contract with the agency J-ROCK for 350 million yen (approximately 4.5 million USD). They also signed with the Japanese record label EMI and are having their promotions and marketing done by Johnny's Smile Company. Meanwhile, T-ara plan to release a new mini album on October 27th called "Black Eyes". *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.09.27] Tony Moly's new fall make-up line, "Disco Make-up by T-ara" Tony Moly will start a new make-up line "Disco Make-up by T-ara" (Make-up Diva by T-ara). Tony Moly's Product Planning Team Leader Kim Joohee said on the 27th, "The retro style consisting of feminine retro accented or animated pieces is a craze for the 2011 F/W fashion world. Transparent skin-tones with retro color covered eyes and lips gives off a feeling of youthfulness and glam. The make-up style can also be directed differently and used at any occasion or location." Girls are looking for make-up that can make them feel like a "Disco Diva," meaning eye-shadows with bright colors like a disco ball that can give off an intense feeling and lip-glosses directed in lighter/softer colors. Girls nowadays are imitating the stage make-up from the 60s', which can be mysterious or enchanting. Brown Khaki Smokey eye make-up is also something that is popular right now for the fall because it gives off a mature look. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.09.27] Yoon Sanghyun-T-ara attract attention for their retro Hi-Mart CF T-ara is attracting attention again for their retro fashion and dance moves. T-ara sported retro dance moves and a more youthful look than normal in the Hi-Mart CF revealed on the 26th. In the music video, they are dancing in front of hundreds of lights imitating a formerly popular retro dance. They reenacted in a parody the famous dance skills Nam Jin was famous for in the past. Their colorful gold and black jackets are the perfect retro costume for the new retro queens T-ara. The atmosphere with humorous lyrics, black and yellow backdrops and outfits and refrigerators make the CF seem luxurious. Their dance and youthful, yet still retro look has blew up amongst fans immediately after the release of the CF. Netizens commented on the CF by saying, "They have the skills for anything," "It's like a music video, not a CF," T-ara's costumes are unique." Meanwhile, T-ara is promoting in Japan and planning to make a comeback in Korea in November. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

Eunjung/Jangwoo will act in ZIA's comeback MV "I'm Always Like This" as bittersweet lovers and it'll release later this week. Filming pictures were already posted a while back: http://www.tiaradiadem.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17916 Source: Nate

[11.09.24] 2010 "Sonata" models, T-ara's Jiyeon-Eunjung and Davichi's Minkyung chosen again for 2011 T-ara's Eunjung and Jiyeon, as well as Davichi's Minkyung were all picked to model for the 2011 "Sonata" album. The three idols all modeled together for the 2010 "Sonata" while Jiyeon also modeled for the album in 2009. "Sonata" is a collection of OST songs that were poplar throughout the past year and released it's first version in 2001 with Lee Miyeon as a model. They have been able to consistently sell well and be loved by a wide variety of people. Last year, T-ara's Eunjung earned a lot of attention for her uncommon feminine look on the album. The 2011 "Sonata" album will be released offline on December 2nd. *** Source: T-arafan Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.09.23] T-ara coming back on November 1st with a 1 billion won MV Girl group T-ara will come back on November 1st with a 30-minute music video with a 1 billion won production. T-ara's existing concept for "Roly-Poly" of retro will be twisted for a unique style that'll appeal more to teens and people in their 20s' with an electronic song and melody. The comeback has the works of Cho Youngsoo who composed T-ara's "I Go Crazy Because of You", Shinsadong Tiger who made T-ara's "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Roly-Poly", the Brave Brothers who made Big Bang's best songs, and Kang Jiwon who composed and was involved with Secret's "Shy Boy" and "Magic". The 30-minute music video was produced in the form of a drama with an exciting, addicting story. The music video was also directed by Cha Euntaek who also directed T-ara's former music videos as well as music videos for the biggest stars and foreign commercials. T-ara will face big competition with other girl groups with their comeback on November 1st, including Girl's Generation and The Wonder Girls. T-ara said, "We want to deliver to our fans in Korea a perfect and excellent image that we haven't been able to do before. Please have high expectations." Core Contents' Media's Kim Kwangsoo is famous for producing famous music videos with sad love stories in Korea including Jo Sungmo's "To Heaven", SG Wannabe's "Timeless" and Davichi's "Even Though I Hate You, I Love You". Kim Kwangsoo revealed that T-ara's new music video will once again follow in the paths of those MVs and be made on a high scale. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.09.19] T-ara makes a surprise appearance on the set of "Gyebaek" After returning from Japan, girl group T-ara went to the set of MBC's drama "Gyebaek". T-ara have been traveling between Japan and Korea for their busy schedules, but after returning in the early morning on the 19th, they went straight to the set of "Gyebaek". The purpose of their visit was to surprise their group leader Hyomin and the rest of the staff with homemade bread and rice cakes, which Hyomin is known to like. Although T-ara was tired after returning from Japan, they sneaked into the set of "Gyebaek" through the rear entrance to help brighten up the atmosphere amongst the staff and cast members. They took photos with some of the other cast members like Lee Seojin, Cho Jaehyun and Oh Yeonsoo to have as memorabilia. Meanwhile, T-ara is busy traveling between Korea and Japan because of their expansion into the Japanese market. *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[11.09.16] T-ara heading to Thailand to promote "Global Super Idol" Girl group T-ara will head to Thailand to help promote "Global Super Idol". T-ara will be in Thailand on the 17th to hold a press conference to promote "Global Super Idol". T-ara will hold a press conference for "Super Idol" which will attract the attention of the locals, for people who have dreams of being singers in Korea. "Super Idol" attracted attention earlier for it's big prize money, how it'll be on major stations in Thailand and China, and how the global audition finalists will be judged by original Korean idols including Kim Wanseon T-ara will serve as mentors to the qualifying Super Idol contestants and help them try to progress and support them. They will mentor and individually help rookies from six different countries, including Korea. Recently SISTAR, Infinite, and 4minute sent encouraging messages for the show through a video. T-ara, BEAST and Davichi also plan to. "Super Idol" will broadcast via ETN at the end of November. T-ara are making a Korean comeback at the end of October with "Black Eyes". *** Source: Nate Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem