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Who is Tiara's Ideal Type? On a music site, the topic "Male entertainer we really want to meet" for Tiara has become hot. During the "music story" interview, Tiara was asked if there were any male entertainers they liked before debut, and now that they've debuted they hope to meet, Jiyeon answered, "Although I haven't met him, I'd like to meet the innocent-image'd Lee Chunhee, Eunjung said, "I really like Daniel Henney, and if I get to meet him I'll be too nervous to even asked for an autograph," and laughed. Hyomin said, "I really like Kang Dongwon, who I've only seen on the big screen or on billboards." Qri said, "I've always liked Kwon Sangwoo, who I've only seen from afar at a movie premiere event." Soyeon revealed her first meeting with Marco, who she's liked for a while. "I met Marco recently on KBS's 'Invincible Baseball.' I presented Marco's favorite 'Banana' dance to show how I felt, but I hope he thought it was cute," she said and everyone laughed. In addition, the singer sunbaes they wanted to follow were Lee Hyori and Wonder Girls. "We want to have Lee Hyori sunbae's hardworking effort and passion. We want to have that energy as singers, actresses, and MCs." After talking about their respect for Lee Hyori, they added, "We want to be like Wonder Girls in their captivating performances as well as their individual charms." Recently Tiara members Soyeon, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon have formed a project group with Supernova members Jihyuk, Gwangsu and Gunil, releasing a single 'TTL (Time to Love)' which has received good reactions. The music video of 'TTL' was releasedf on the 15th, and it quickly rose in the charts. On the 18th it rose to #1 on the Monkey3 chart. "Tiara's powerful dance and rap in 'TTL' shows a different side than the feminine and cute image from 'Lies.' The song discusses thoughts a while after a break up and is powerful, which makes it an addictive song. We are performing it on the 18th's KBS Music Bank, MBC Music Core, and SBS's Inkigayo. Please look forward to a great performance," they said. ***** Link: http://www.betanews.net/article/471534 Tip-Off: Elly Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

Girl Group T-ara Reveals their "Beauty Know-How" The modern and sophisticated, yet feminine-imaged girl group T-ara are revealing their beauty secrets to their female fans. T-ara's makeup brand Jadilla J's "Showy Gloss (lip gloss)" had a release celebration, and at the event "Beauty Class from Stars", they each revealed their make-up secrets. The event on the 26th opened with a famous makeup artist teaching, then it followed with singers T-ara during the second portion. During the first portion they discussed upcoming fall makeup trends and tips, customers tried out the makeup and received coaching about makeup styles from experts. In addition, singers T-ara discussed their team's makeup know-how through a question and answer session. Showy Glass is used by Nam Gyuri, Shin Ae, Yuri, Baek Jiyoung, Hwang Inyoung, Shim Eunjin, Amy, and other artists, creating a lip glass mania that has made it very famous. <The rest just talks about the lip gloss...> ***** Link: http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.p...g_serial=437972 Tip-off: Elly Translated by: Tinggg@diadem5.com

T-ara: "How to Become a Female Idol Group" [interview] T-ara has received a lot of attention within merely 2 weeks of their debut, and have also become strong candidates in the "girl group battle." Although they are newcomers, they've prepared for multiple years as trainees so even though they only have 2-3 hours of schedule a day, they feel honored. Though only debuted for two weeks, they've been thrown the topic "how to become a female idol group." Hyomin: Female idols have to be open-minded and brave. If anyone gets jealous of anyone else, small things can be inflated into problems. You also have to be brave on stage. If you make a mistake on stage, you have to learn to not make another mistake later on. Also to be an idol singer, you have to be straight-forward and clear. There can't be any implications. Q-ri: You have to be able to think like teens. Because there are a lot of teen fans, you have to understand their interests and thoughts to get their attention in return. Whether it's broadcasts or promotions, you have to work hard to understand what sorts of reactions you're getting. You have to think of things like, "Ah, young fans don't see this as a good thing." It's also important to take good care of your skin. Recently we haven't been able to sleep very much, so it's been hard to take care of our faces so we look like a wreck. Soyeon: Female idol groups can't smoke. <laughs> It's basically the same stuff as Q-ri said. Simply one cigarette could ruin you. You have to really care about your attitude towards life. You have to pay attention to the trends of teens and understand what they consider to be bad. Female idol groups must be strong. Like our name Tiara, we want to create a high-class trend. Things harmful to the health aren't high-class. Jiyeon: You have to do well in school, too. In our group, I'm the only one still in high school. The older ones often tell me how important it is to keep up with school. Our management also things school attendance is very important. I often hear of people who, while trainees, miss out on the precious experience at a young age. I want to also make good friends and learn a lot at school. Eunjung: Female idols need to have their own true image. In the past it was okay to be mysterious, but now the ones who are the most honest and can show their own character are the most charming. Many people like that sort of image. In the past it was important for the team as a whole to have a color, but now it's even more important for each member to have their own character and personality. Ah, and female groups have to become close friends with high heels. Whew, it's tough. <laughs> Boram: To be a female idol group, you have to be young. But I'm the oldest one in T-ara. <laughs> You can see the idol group's charms grow with age. You see the image on stage and also in their personal lives. In addition, it's such a great thing to be able to grow with your fans as well. With more things they wants to do than to have to give up, we hope they can find their color and the group's identity. With these girls who are strong like the wind and have a charm to 'want to be you girlfriend," we have met another female idol group. ***** Link: http://news.mk.co.kr/outside/view.php?year...9&no=428118 Tip-Off: Elly Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

T-ara: Hyomin's 'Plastic Surgery Controvery'...Mnet: "Photo Capture Misunderstanding" Idol group T-ara's member Hyomin (21, real name Park Sunyoung) has gotten into a plastic surgery controversy due to some pictures. Some netizens took screen shots of roles Hyomin played in the past and said, "Her face is so different from now," sparking a controversy. It started when a title was posted on various portal sites called "T-ara's Hyomin's pre-plastic surgery look." It was posted with a picture from 2005 KBS's Drama Sassy Girl Chunhyang. Netizens posted "this is Hyomins real face" "shocking pictures of the real Hyomin" and other provoking titles and then compared with her recent photos from her blog. The internet-ulzzang-born Hyomin's kindergarden graduation picture has also been revealed recently, showing her "natural beauty" causing an increase in the battle from fans about the plastic surgery issue. Various posts like "her current image and her drama image are way too different. Didn't they alter it too much." versus "Seeing her kindergarden pictures you can see she was originally a beauty." have been lingering about. Mnet said, "Hyomin debuted in middle school as an internet ulzzang, so these pictures that are becoming a controversy are from middle school. Those captures aren't real, which have caused misunderstanding," clearing up the suspicions. ***** Link: http://www.dkbnews.com/main.php?mn=news&am...tem=&skind= Tip-off: Elly Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com ***** TN: Mnet's explanation is a bit confusing...but I think what they mean is that she's been an ulzzang since jr high so those pictures can't be her? That's my guess at least...any help from someone with awesome korean is appreciated :DTN

What Was the Meanest Question on Radio Star? "Boyfriends!" T-ara thought about what was the "meanest" question on Radio Star. T-ara said on a recent interview that as newcomers on their first broadcast, Radio Star was quite burdensome. We didn't decorate or exaggerate ourselves, but instead tried to be honest and entertaining." Later they were asked what question was the most memorable, and they all replied, "the ones regarding boyfriends." Eunjung said, "the night before we were all very scared. We tried to forecast what questions would be asked, but thought 'if only the boyfriend questions would not come up, then that'd be great.' But then suddenly the ex-boyfriend question was asked and all of us were rather surprised," she said with a laugh. "If we said 'we don't have boyfriends' then netizens would all say we were lying. So we thought the best thing to do would be to just be honest and frank about answering it," she added. [...] ***** Link: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200908060934271002 Tip-Off: Elly Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

T-ara to be on Radio Star again? Revelation of Each Member's Talents Female group newcomers T-ara (Eunjung, Hyomin, Jiyeon, Boram, Q-ri, Soyeon) proudly show off their talents. After last week's episode of <Golden Fisheries> there will be a part 2 of the show showing scenes that weren't aired, revealing Jiyeon, Hyomin, Q-ri, Soyeon's talents. First will be Jiyeon and MC Kim Gukjin's arm wrestling. Then it will be the attention-grabbing cute expression acting from Q-ri. And then Hyomin's performance of Yoon Mirae's <Memories> as well as rapping. Then Soyeon will show her strong singing skills. ***** Link: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200908060027491001 Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

What does T-ara think of SNSD: "We hunger to learn from the veterans" What does girl group youngster T-ara think of the girl group battle? T-ara discussed their thoughts on debuting in the midst of the girl group summer battle. T-ara (Boram, Jiyeon, Hyomin, Eunjung, Qri, Soyeon) said in a recent interview, "during our comeback stages, we were able to watch SNSD's performances. They were so beautiful and did so well. There really was another something that we could feel. The points we were lacking, it really was the difference between amateurs and veterans." Later they said, "Since we got to see the other girl groups in real life, we know there is a lot to learn. We've come to realize that. How we will have to prepare and how we will have to perform, we must slowly gain momentum." T-ara's Soyeon said, "We're still newcomers without any performing experience, so there are a lot of ups and downs. We will have to overcome those. We have to have even more energy on stage versus our practicing time." Leader Eunjung said, "We're learning to gather the precious points of each member. If we can help each other fill what's lacking, then it'll be strongly advantageous." Q-ri added, "Our team has a different purity than other girl groups. I've heard it's a lot like the girl groups from the early '90s. Versus an elegant or powerful feeling, T-ara's point is their pure and sincere charm." Meanwhile Core Contents Media's T-ara has been a cinderella story since their debut on Radio Star. T-ara's digital single <Lies> has done well in various charts, showing their rise as a powerful new girl group. ***** Link: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200908060858381002 Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

T-Ara's Surprise SES Performance on MCountdown 8/6 The recently-debuted 6-member girl group T-ara will make a sudden transformation into SES on the 6th's Mcountdown. T-ara's Hyomin, Soyeon, and Eunjung will sing SES (Bada, Eugene, Shoo)'s <('cause) I'm Your Girl>. We look forward to how new group T-ara will recreate K-pop's legendary angel group SES in 2009. [...] ***** Link: http://ent.jknews.co.kr/article/news/20090805/6930376.htm Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

Jun Boram: The second pocket girl? Height = 160cm Girl Group T-ara's Jun Boram, who was one of the latter who joined, did gymnastics which caught attention. On the 29th's MBC Golden Fisheries-Radio Star, Jun Boram participated with her membrs and showed her cartwheel skills. Even though she failed which threw the whole studio into a sea of laughter, her size caught viewers' attentions. Netizens reacted "Jun Boram is so cute, how tall is she I wonder?" Some even called her the next Lee Hyunji, who's known for being a 'pocket girl' for her size. Even though both her parents' size aren't that tall, netizens couldn't help but speculate how tall she really was. 'Jun Boram's height' became a popular search term on portal sites after the show. After calling in to confirm, they replied "Jun Boram's height is 160cm." 6-member girl group T-ara has officially kicked off promotions. ***** Link: http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=20...link=2&SVEC Tip-off: Elly Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

CEO Kim Gwangsu: "Using Lee Hyori as security payment, please give love to T-ara" 6-member girl group T-ara made their first public appearance on MBC's 'Golden Fisheries' Radio Star. With the '2nd Kim Taehee' and Jun Youngrok's daughter already capturing attention before their debut, it was obvious this show would get attention. That day the ratings soared compared to previous weeks. Meanwhile singer Jun Youngrok's daughter Jun Boram, former SNSD member Soyeon and the other members were able to proudly show off their talents. Yoon Jongshin said to Boram sincerely, "There probably isn't anyone who hasn't your dad's videos before." However Boram's reaction was a bit distant. Shin Junghwan said, "my first recording with Boram was a bit awkward because I asked her whether or not she greeted her father in the morning before coming here, and she answered 'I don't live with my father.'" which caused everyone to laugh. Later Boram said, "I've been doing cartwheels since I was five," and then showed everyone her talent. After seeing Boram, Kim Goora said, "she looks like a gymnast." Also there was a surprise phone call with T-ara's boss Kim Gwangsu, of which he was asked "why did you have them debut on 'radio star'", of which he answered, "please give much care to these girls. Those who watch it will be able to capture their singing and acting characters, so debuting here will let them become uninhibited stars." As to the question of T-ara's rivals, Kim Gwangsu answered, "their rival team's name has four letters. They will work hard to try to catch up within a month," he said with confidence. "If your ratings today aren't up, then I'll use someone to compensate for it," of which the MCs replied, "use Lee Hyori as security." Kim Gwangsu said to T-ara, "you're still young, so show your energetic and healthy side to the public and don't let anyone down." ***** Link: http://www.mdtoday.co.kr/mdtoday/index.htm...ord=&page=1 Tip-off: Elly Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

T-ara's Request to their Ex-Boyfriends for photo cleanup on their homepages? 6-member new girl group T-ara discussed their special request to 'clean up' pictures from their former boyfriends' homepages. T-ara debuted through the 29th's MBC 'Golden Fisheries-Radio Star'. That day they talked about how they had a request to 'clean-up' all the pictures on their homepages, with a special request to clear out pictures from their former boyfriends' homepages, which caught peoples' attentions. Eunjung said, "in particular, there were two pictures taken at the park that I ask to be removed." Q-ri said, "there isn't anything like that for me, but that one with my funny hair, please just look at it yourself," she said shyly. Soyeon said, "luckily we thought of this ahead of time so we didn't take any pictures together. Since we were so careful, we must succeed." Soyeon's former boyfriend in fact was also a trainee aspiring to become an entertainer. Boram said, "there was an agreement to erase everything." Hyomin begged, "the past is in the past, and let's focus on the present." Meanwhile T-ara will be performing on MCountdown, Music Bank, Music Core, and Inkigayo this week to kick off their promotions. ***** Link: http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=20...link=2&SVEC Tip-off: Elly Translated by: tinggg@diadem5.com

aw poor jiyeon...it's gotta be tough having a nickname like that =\ hope she stays strong...so young that girl

i wonder what it's like to debut on radio star...so interesting...wahh can't wait...wonder if they'll perform both songs thanks elly!

thanks for the gifs anne!!! they look so good~~

stillcuts are out??? whoo hooo gosh i can't wait thanks elly!