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[12.08.14] T-ara's Hyomin says with tears in her eyes, "Please only ask me about the drama"





Girl group T-ara member Hyomin cried in public.
On the 14th at the MBC Dream Center, the "One Thousandth Man" press conference began. It was attended by the main actors of the drama including Kang Yewon, Lee Chunhee and Hyomin as well as the PDs.
In the press conference before it started, the crew asked the reporters, "Please ask questions related to the drama."
However, a reporter said to Hyomin, "The public is interested in the explanation behind the Hwayoung bullying situation."
"I'm very happy today and am here because of the hard work of the staff and other actors from 'One Thousandth Man' and don't want to trouble them by these questions. So I hope that the questions can be related to the drama," Hyomin replied with tears in her eyes.
"One Thousandth Man" is a fantasy sitcom about a Gumiho who eats 999 livers and needs to eat the 1000th liver to live, but instead she falls in love.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120814n19205
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.08.14] T-ara's Soyeon determined to film for "Haeundae Lovers" tomorrow





T-ara's Soyeon is in the hospital for the second day after being in a car accident.
T-ara's agency Core Contents Media revealed to Star News, "Soyeon is now in the hospital at Seoul. We were surprised because the test results showed that her bones and muscles are tense and in a more serious condition than we thought."
Following, "The hospital suggested Soyeon rests but Soyeon is showing a strong determination to continue filming for 'Haeundae Lovers'."
"She really wants to go to the filming tomorrow (15th) but whether or not she will participate in filming will be decided after a consultation with the drama staff," Core Contents Media said.
Soyeon was taken to the hospital after being involved in a roll-over car accident and received various testings yesterday.
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Source: http://news.naver.co...&aid=0002163243
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.08.13] Soyeon taken to the hospital after a major car accident





T-ara's Soyeon is in the hospital after getting in a car accident in the rain.
At 7:00 AM on the 13th, Soyeon was on her way to Busan to film for KBS 2TV's "Haeundae Lovers". Her manager was driving the vehicle and because of the rain, it was slippery and their car hit the side railings which resulted in the vehicle flipping over.
It was said Soyeon, a stylist and two other people were in the car. After the accident, they all were taken to a nearby hospital emergency room to get proper x-ray and cat scans.
An agency official said, "Because of a sudden storm, it became slippery. The managers are rushing to get down to the location currently. The vehicle overturned and the accident turned out to be a very big one. The paramedics arrived at the scene of the accident immediately and transferred everyone to the emergency room."
Following, "Thankfully, Soyeon has no big injuries but the traffic was being held up and the schedule for the drama filming had to be postponed for her to received a proper check-up at the hospital."
Soyeon plays Lee Kwansoon in "Haeundae Lovers", her first acting role.
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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120813n04969
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem
Update: The car slid when braking and to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front, it hit the guardrail and flipped over.
The hospital officials said, "Soyeon strained her neck (the ligaments and muscles in the neck were stretched or possibly torn) and after receiving emergency treatment, she went back to Seoul since her schedule was canceled."
Soyeon was going to Busan to film for KBS 2TV's "Haeundae Lovers" and at the accident, she did not show any signs or complain of a neck injury but remains in an uncertain state.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120813n09408
Translated by: Nathaniel @ diadem

[12.08.13] T-ara's Soyeon rushed to Seoul hospital for emergency medical treatment





Girl group T-ara's Soyeon was transported to Seoul in a neck strap after being in a car accident.
On the 13th, Core Contents Media said, "Soyeon was taken from the hospital in Gumi to the hospital in Seoul for emergency medical treatment. More prescire tests will be finished in Seoul and they'll check the status of her body."



Star News has obtained exclusive photos of Soyeon at the hospital lying down with a neck strap and she seemed to be in a lot of pain.
Her agency said, "Apparently Soyeon received injuries from the accident and we're very surprised. She has pain in her neck, shoulders, back and side."



They continued, "Her schedule for 'Haeundae Lovers' is canceled today. We'll discuss more with crew about her next schedules after we get an update on her health status. Soyeon said she has strong intentions to continue shooting."
Including Soyeon, five people were involved in the car accident.
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Source: http://media.daum.net/entertain/enews/view?newsid=20120813130013947
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.08.13] T-ara on hiatus, preparing for a comeback? New song to be released end of August





After the bullying situation arose with T-ara's Hwayoung, they suspended all activities and canceled schedules, but it's known they'll release a new song at the end of this month. According to some, T-ara will return sooner than expected.
According to multiple people, T-ara will return with "Sexy Love" at the end of the month. An industry insider said, "Core Contents Media doesn't want to reveal the distribution information and are trying to work out an agreement with Loen Entertainment." Another insider said, "It seems like T-ara will stay solid on releasing a new song this month. I heard that recently they're working on the music video."
T-ara announced last month they would come back with "sexy Love" on the 15th after "Day by Day" began topping the charts. The song was made by Shinsadong Tiger, who made T-ara's previous hits "Bo Peep Bo Peep", "Roly-Poly" and "Lovey-Dovey" and it was expected that the new electronic dance song would once again achieve amazing results.
After the bullying situation involving Hwayoung surfaced at the end of last month, T-ara had to postpone their Korean concert from the 11th to the end of the year.
Another official said, "CEO Kim Kwangsoo made the situation go by quickly in front of our eyes as the Olympics were going on. If they release a new song, it'll be tough for T-ara to get back to where they were."
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120812n13821
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[PICS] Jewelry Box album shoot BTS + Japanese tour + FLASH magazine (08/12)



























































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Source:
Shin Yamagishi's blog (Sparkle and Jewelry Box? photographer)


Credit: oh♔randall @ tiaradiadem.com

Show these antis who you are girls, Smile as want, Don't even care, cause these all rumors -shits,!
BE STRONG, SHOW THEM WHO IS T-ARA!

I hope the reporters have manners and don't go asking about the T-ara scandal . But of course is too much to ask that to the media

Eunjung is going to attend the press conference today? As in 10th of August? Oh god.... Eunjung, please be safe.

[12.08.10] T-ara's Eunjung to attend SBS "Five Fingers" press conference





T-ara's Eunjung and Hyomin will be the first to make appearance after the "T-ara situation" blew up.
On the 14th, Hyomin will attend the press conference for the MBC sitcom "One Thousandth Man" at 3:00 PM.
Today it was revealed Eunjung is scheduled to appear at the SBS weekend drama press conference "Five Fingers" at 2:00 PM. The press conference will be attend by Eunjung as well as Ji Changwuk, Joo Jihoon, Choi Younghun and the PD.
Netizens have protested for T-ara's Hyomin, Eunjung and Soyeon (KBS Haeundae Lovers) to be removed from their dramas, however all of the drama broadcasters decided not to make that change.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120810n17231
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

Someone should beef up security at the press conference, just in case. You never know what sort of wild and crazy stuff is going to be directed at Hyomin given the sensitivity of the situation.
On the other hand...another Gumiho? -_____-
" T-ara stopped all schedules and appearances"
Yet, three of the members are out for drama shoots - how does that not get counted into their 'schedules and appearances'? I find this a bit laughable.

This is a bright move on CCM/EMI's part. This accomplishes two things: it simultaneously introduces Davichi to the Japanese music-buying public while also helping reveal a softer, sweeter image of T-ara, something they're in need of right now since everyone's painting them out to be evil bullies. Plus it can be used as a way to feel out exactly how much damage has been done to their Japanese careers after the controversy...if the single performs similarly to their previous releases then it's safe to say they probably haven't lost much ground, but if it tanks it'll show that EMI has some serious work to do on image repair before they start trying to make a proper comeback.

i wasn't one of those people who wanted to revolt or bash T-ara when the news was out. i was confused and i didn't know how to even come up with a conclusion..

Public = not Queen's. They don't follow EVERY appearance on shows that T-ara go to. They don't take note of T-ara's personality and behaviour (except negative ones) They dn't care about T-ara. To them, they only know T-ara exists. Therefore they don't know T-ara's personality. I don't blame them if they just read and believe articles but bashing is AN OPTION!They just need to keep their thoughts to themselves which will be a big help to T-ara who is already stressed out because of this thing. Like, Seriously, U watch every show, u find out their personality, some crazy news comes out you'll doubt before believing maybe even questioning to yourself before believing that certain headlines. (Bad ones ofcourse.. Good ones, we'll sure to believe ) *BIG SIGHS* guess this could applies to ex-Queen's... I bet they only like the music and choreo and didnt check their appearance on variety shows. Especially the one that doesnt have scripts like Hello Baby, Haha Mong show and Star Life Theatre..

[12.08.06] Jevice's Jiae reason for leaving T-ara, "I wanted to try various music styles"





T-ara's original member Hana (real name Jiae) debuted in the female duo Jevice.
In the past, she was confirmed as a member of T-ara with Eunjung, Jiyeon, Hyomin and Jiyeon and debuted with the OST "Good Person" for MBC's "Cinderella Mna". However, she withdrew for personal reasons but after three years of studying she is back.
Hana (Jiae) said, "Before I debuted, I was free enjoying different music styles and band live performances and also went to Russia to experience different music. Then, through a friend, I found out and prepared to audition for a girl group."
"I felt like being in a girl group would be interesting. I thought singers are also in groups, so I could join a group to continue singing. I dreamed to be a singer and even a girl group seemed fine to me," she said.
Continued by, "When the time came closer (to debut) there were restraints. I wanted to try a lot of music styles and show different colors, but I felt like the music we would do in the group was not what I wanted."
"When the group came out (T-ara) it was hard to endure because I was a kid still, I didn't know what the future would hold for me and it was hard to think about," she said, "Now that I'm in a group that focuses more on vocals and I can try various musical styles. It's fun and not what I expected. I'm free to do whatever styles I want."
The other member of the group, Juri, debuted as a soloist in 2009.
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Source: Newsen
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

I think I'm more upset about how those former queens turned there backs to T-ara that fast. Good thing there's evidence of how these "bully" claims are invalid

[12.08.03] Are Hwayoung and Hyoyoung joining Maru Planning? "Only rumors"





Rumors are being cleared about T-ara's former member Hwayoung and her twin sister Hyoyoung (5dolls).
An insider reported, "T-ara's member who got kicked out, Hwayoung, and Hyoyoung from the group 5dolls met has an intimate talk with the CEO of Maru Planning."
After leaving T-ara, speculations of Hwayoung joining a new agency was raised.
Maru Planning said, "It's true Hwayoung and Hyoyoung visited our office, but rumors of signing a contract are not true."
They continued, "The CEO of Maru Planning and Hwayoung and Hyoyoung's father have a close relationship. With the recent events that happened, he wanted to meet with them to be a supportive figure to them.
The CEO of Maru Planning, Lee Jaehyok, previously served as an executive in Core Contents Media.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120803n12851
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.08.04] Hwayoung-Hyoyoung cousin "A," "I don't know anything about the situation"





After T-ara's situation grew bigger, an online bulletin community posted a post about Hwayoung and Hyoyoung's cousin and her relationship.
In a telephone with "A," she said, "The things posted by me on the online community about Hwayoung are not true and are false. They are ridiculous."
A said, "Because of these posts, T-Jinyo is making unreasonable demands at T-ara. I'm strictly only acquaintanced with T-ara, and I don't know anything at all related to the situation."
Meanwhile, the issues of the bullying has caused T-ara to stop activities in advance.
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Source: http://media.daum.net/entertain/enews/view?newsid=20120803151803884
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[12.08.02] T-ara to reach 150,000 fans in Japanese arena tour next year





T-ara plans to embark on an arena tour next year in Japan.
T-ara's Japanese agency EMI JAPAN and J-ROCK have said, "All artists dream of being able to have arena tours. T-ara is planning to have an arena tour in Japan next year."
According to their Japanese agency, T-ara want to reach over 150,000 Japanese fans in the arena tour which will begin next year.
T-ara had a Japanese tour earlier this year with performances in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sendai, Sapporo and their finale on the 25th and 26th at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo.
Performing at Budokan is a dream for Japanese artists, and T-ara was one of the first Korean acts to perform there. Despite being on a weekday, the 20,000 two-day concert was completely sold out.
EMI JAPAN and J-ROCK said, "T-ara have received an explosive reaction with Japanese fans. We're begining the early preparations for the arena tour right now."
T-ara finished "Day by Day" promotions and now Eunjung, Hyomin and Soyeon are persuing individual activities in dramas.
Core Contents Media said, "We hope that the public can welcome back T-ara a little bit by a little bit. They will return with good music and a more mature image after having time to self-reflect and they will continue to try harder and harder."
Meanwhile, T-ara will release a new Japanese song "Sexy Love" at the end of October.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120802n11303
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

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[RUMOR VS FACT] T-ara's bullying case: Evident #6
Netizens post this:
Hwayoung is left out


The truth is:
Okay, I have to admit that K-netizens really good in manipulating information to ruining people’s life. They’re really smart.
Okay guys, the 1st & 2nd pictures is screencap from a video. Sorry, I can’t find the video (will update if I find it later). Just like they manipulate the screencap in case #5, they also do the same to this post. Here is the press photos T-ara @ Gimpo International Airport on 4th July 2011.


See the difference???
They just capped the video when Hwayoung stay at the back.Smart move, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb1JkY6oWP8&feature=plcp
(watch this fancam!)
After they posing for the camera, they started to move into the departure hall but Hwayoung move first and some members still posing for the camera. That’s why Hwayoung position is changed and she stay in the back!
Okay, now we move on to the 2nd cap. What’s wrong with walking alone??? They’re not a kids that need a parents/adults to hold their hands all the time.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xskf04_120121-t-ara-s-pretty-boys-e05-720p-cut_shortfilms (HYOMIN & SOYEON WALKING ALONE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV95fOYZ7LQ (HYOMIN WALKING ALONE)
Netizens exaggerated to much???

[12.08.03] T-ara are victims of reckless reporters





T-ara are victims of unconfirmed reports in the media.
Recently, the bullying situation began with a few tweets and reports saying Hwayoung was bullied in T-ara. Suspicions that idol groups have bullying in them have been around forever, and didn't just start yesterday. But the recent bullying accusations have exploded and attracted more attention than ever before.
A problem that lies within this is that there is so much interest in the case, that reports are being published in the press just to increase views and clicks on their website which is the wrong attitude.
To confirm the allegations that first began about bullying, netizens went and dug up various things that happened in the past. Excerpts from various different broadcasts were brought up through screen-captures and questioned, but they were not originally a problem when they first aired. The reports spread throughout the media were written without going through a verification process. Reports that were contacting representatives from the broadcasts were also hard to find.
In addition to making screen-captures of various broadcasts, rumors have been circulating about T-ara. False and malicious rumors, such as "gangs" and the like, have been circulating online because of "netizens suspicions," but like the screen-captures, they have not been verified. The "trainee" was proven to be false, and the "back-dancer" report as well, but both spread before any confirmation had been done. Some even have gone far to force evidence and say that Hwayoung left a hidden message, "fans only know," in her Twitter message but the truth is it's different depending on where you look at the image.
Websites gain revenue through clicks on ads on their website, and these reckless and unprofessional reports being spread attract attention and revenue for whoever reports it.
The bullying allegations first started on July 28th through Twitter messages and continued until the 2nd. T-ara related searches dominated every popular search ranking on various portal sites. The Olympics began, but T-ara's scandal has attracted more attention and higher interest. The topic located at the center is that journalists recklessly report things posted online without getting confirmation just for a few more clicks on their website.
Hwayoung recently posted on Twitter, "Please stop now and look forward to when I'll return with a new more mature and sophisticated image." The situation is at a point where it's finally calmed down.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120802n20672
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

What I hate about KKS is he always said something that supposedly said by the original talker. Can't Hwayoung and others members speak by themselves? because everytime I heard KKS talk, I've got a feeling that he's manipulated the facts.

It hurts me to hear things like this that happened to Hwayoung. Again, the witnesses were all anonymous...
I am tired of hearing stories from KKS and those so called "witnesses"... I want to hear it from the members themselves.
I want this whole drama to end (so I can move on to the olympics mehihii)! I am still looking forward to their comeback...

I really hope that she's alright. her statement somehow makes me worried