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Really, where is Soyeon?
And Qri had extensions in, it seems like she just took them out.

[12.06.02] Quick News - T-ara T-shirts to be made available via C# and G-Market





T-ara T-shirts will be available officially for the first time.
T-ara's T-shirts are being made for each individual member with their face made into a cartoon character image. After this announcement was made via T-ara's fancafe, fans flooded in with questions. "How long will it take to ship", "Where can I buy?", "I'm going to buy Hyomin's t-shirt" were some of the comments about the T-shirts which had a very explosive reaction.
T-ara's T-shirts will be available for purchase on the 4th at 10:00 AM via Core Contents Media's online shopping mall C# and then through T-ara's Star Shop on G-Market.
The members said, "We're really happy for the first release of shirts that have pictures of us on them. We hope that may fans will buy them."
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120602n03529 (Pictures of the rest of the shirts are available here until they're uploaded into the gallery later)
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

When i saw the video, the part where Jiyeon's dad just went up, talked to her daughter and kissed her hand, then walked off, its just so sweet.. aw. I love how his attendance was also a surprise ^^. It seems Jiyeon really misses her family, hopefully CCM would let all of the girls visit their families more often..

[12.05.31] T-ara's Thailand concert on June 3rd is sold out





T-ara's concert in Thailand has been sold out.
On the 3rd, T-ara will have a solo concert at the Bangkok International Exhibit Center (Hall 105 BITEC Bangna). The approximately 7,800 seat concert arena has been sold out.
This will be T-ara's first solo concert in Thailand and T-ara are looking forward to performing their hits like "Lovey-Dovey" and "Roly-Poly". T-ara are also excited to meet their Thai fans again and create a lot of memories on stage.
T-ara's leader Soyeon has designed T-ara's own poster for their concerts in Thailand, Japan and Korea. Soyeon wrote the dates of the concert as well as a description.
After their concert in Thailand, T-ara will start their solo concert tour in Japan on the 19th by going to six Japanese cities. On July 14th, T-ara will have their fanclub opening inauguration ceremony for "QUEEN'S" and on August 11th, they'll have their first Korean solo concert.
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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120531n07214
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

Truthfully i was a SONE much longer then i was a Queen, and its really annoying to see CCM trying to compare T-ara with SNSD because i think its only unnecessary stress on T-ara. SNSD and T-ara are on different levels, and so is T-ara and After School and i think what is needed is to stand out in your own way, and not try to follow other groups. Why have 9 or why have (if they do) a graduating concept?
Plus she doesn't look like Yuri. Maybe Krystal but thats as far as you can stretch it.
I feel sorry for Dani. Look at Jiyeon, debuting at such a young age, do you realised in alot of shows (Taxi, DH2 interview etc) she always says that she wishes to go to school, make normal friends? You're robbing a 14 year old girl of that in place of anti-fans, stress, sleepness nights, lack of family and friends in return for popularity (that by right, does not belong to her?)
Qri and Boram has half a line each, Jiyeon's lines are reducing, Hyomin and Eunjung nevers raps anymore and their lines are getting less and less. Just compare it with Lies, IGCBOY with LVDV and you'll see that stark difference. What now? Ori and Boram, and maybe Jiyeon would become backup dancers? Just to fill the stage? i don;'t even know and it hurts to think about it that way.
For me, i'm starting to feel that my favourite group will always be SNSD -they didn't need member changes to become popular, and while i'll always be supporting Hyomin and Jiyeon (the original maknae, and i believe she will always be taken care of best by EunMin), and continue watching over T-ara's activities, i don't think i can fully call myself a queen anymore. And for that, i'm really sorry to the original T-ara.
Just my thoughts, no offense to anyone/ :/

I like SNSD too but is it really necessary to say that she's Girls' Generation Yuri look-alike?(is it just me or she don't resembles Yuri?).Publicity much,huh CCM??
Sigh,I was really hoping the 14 year-old addition news was a joke but it seems that my nightmare has come true.T-ara's schedules are really harsh,tight,murderous and there are almost no gap in between.I'm not looking down on her but I doubt she manage to "survive" without collapsing twice or more during her time with the girls.
Like Scatter-88mil said,I too can see the potential of Boram and Qri leaving the group - either by their own will or been forced by that scumbag.IF what KKS claimed that these two girls are really good singers is true (which I doubt),Soyeon might leaves the group too.
I'm starting to worry if T-ara might be a laughing stock from netizens for having a Mother-Daughter years gap a.k.a Auntie Boram and Auntie Qri.

So it's official? This 14 year old is going to be joining them as the 9th member? :/
*throws hands up* I give up. xD

I don't think having an English speaker in the groups is at all that necessary - there's already some groups out there whose English is simply laughable but are hugely popular throughout Asia more than T-ara - Super Junior and DBSK (at least before the breakup) come into mind, as well as 2NE1. SNSD only has 2 English speakers and their vocab is only at middle school level at best and it's not like their English isn't even widely used anyway to begin with.
Now, if T-ara were to pull off making it to the US, that should automatically make KKS officially unfit to be a CEO. Not only is trying out the States a very risky decision by all means (even BoA and Se7en during their prime didn't do well, followed by WG as you pointed) but they'd have to ALL be able to speak English at least decently - even SNSD with Jessica and Tiffany can't pull that one off, at least for long. Language barrier says all, not to mention they'd have to put a ridiculous amount of effort and time on the music and rely a hell lot less on autotuning (Roly Poly, Lovey Dovey, IGCOY, Round and Round, BPBP etc).

[12.05.24] Beyonce's "Single Ladies" choreographer choreographed T-ara's new song "DAY BY DAY"





Beyonce's "Single Ladies" choreographer Jonte Moaning has taken on the choreography for T-ara's new album.
In the past, Jonte has choreographed Miss A's "Touch". T-ara will reveal a new song "DAY BY DAY" on July 7th, but before then they will release a dance teaser.
T-ara's officials said, "T-ara's dance team YAMA&HOTCHICKS went to New York recently for five days and six nights to learn the choreography of 'DAY BY DAY' with Jonte. After learning, they'll fly back to Korea to organize and teach T-ara the choreography." T-ara will release a teaser video for their new album featuring Jonte on the 24th at 3:00 KST via GomTV.
Meanwhile, T-ara will be promoting as eight members for their new album and then later this year become nine.
Currently, T-ara is preparing for their concerts in Japan and Thailand as well as their fanclub opening ceremony on July 14th.
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Source: http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109405504
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

Caption for photo #2
Hyomin to Jiyeon: "Who is TTOMA?"
Caption for photo #4
Hyomin: "Are you telling me that they put TTOMA in my water?!?"
Lol, Hyomin . . . You make great caption fun. Amused.

KKS! Can you please stop with your stupid ideas. You are on your way to RUIN this group! Seven is pretty good enough for T-ARA. If adding member just to upgrading their talents and skills, you better focusing on Qri and Boram. You should explore new side of those two. Adding new member to eight or to nine or like a football team is not a good idea after all.
Use your brain dude. Why fixing something that isn't broken? I'm trying not to be mean. You did it to Co-Ed, to 5 Dolls or SPEED or GAngKiz even with your biggest money maker T-ARA? So, adding new member will covering the absent member who actively in modelling or acting? Are you kidding me, KKS?
If you want to add two new member, do it NOW! Why it must take till end of the year to reveal the new member? Are you afraid of being killed by someone like me? I'm totally getting sick with your stupid ideas.

thank you !! Finally one person tells the truth ''T-ara also had no break in Europe''
that's what KKS calls a vacation >''< I already knew but still...
OMG someone helps T-ara brak away from that evil stupid CEO

That sounds plausible, but if that is true that means T-ara is/ are the Queen(s), meaning they are unequalled and are at the top. I have a feeling there might be some backlash by trolls and troublemakers trying to claim that T-ara and CCM might be snobbish of trying to hold a name like that, even though it's only a name.
Well, that's my opinion, and I certainly hope that doesn't come true. "Queen's" is nice, but like some comments above, I'd try to aim more unisex.

LONGEVITY That makes T-ara's digital sales never dropped.. ^^ Stay strong T-ara.. hope they'll win first half year award on Mubank this year.. T-ara go go!!

[12.05.03] Quick News - Overall Digital Index Gaon Chart (2012) - Lovey dovey






CR: t-arafan



Lovey Dovey Daebak xD~

Should i be happy or sad? xD
I'll be happy if they sold that much, but kind of sad that the company is putting up that kind of exchange =/ I mean, they already have their plates full and they want to add a free concert(s)? Pif!
and i'm sad that i can't attend either.. lucky cities on the other side of the planet TT^TT
Anyway, good luck T-ara! You already have 2 copies sold by me!

so yeon's lovely in the lovey dovey mv...
but, i'm not satisfied with the lovey dovey mv quality...it looks dark and gloomy....

Thank God. Their schedule is already too full with their Japanese album and Korean comeback.

ccm is the house of the prettiest idols in korean music industry.. agree? agree?.. for me definitely totally agree!!!!..

woah, there's alot of negative comments starting from the 3rd video onwards. Yeah i know people are upset the focus on the new girl group seems a tad more than T-ara, but some comments are just plain mean, ugly? T-ara won't want their fans to hate on others like that...
Anyway, looking forward to this new girl group, but thats secondary, the main point of me watching is cause of Hwayoung! omg she was just the cutest thing ever ^^.

i scrolled down the pics then..holy toot, my god hwayoung! the 3rd photo from the last, i mean, is that hwayoung? she looks ... beautiful, the most beautiful i've ever seen

what crap is he talking about....soyeon's burden?
eunjung also have a very good voice....i think two is enough rather than having three and wasted eunjung's voice for only a small part or rap part....
the problem of line distribution is also serious...
the distribution is already a mess with 7 members and now 9?
i seriously pity the girls... i feel that their talents will not be fully developed and wasted....

They should just give more lines to the others, especially eunjung.. Anyone who's listened to the first album will know eunjungs voice is not bad. But she hardly gets any lines now...especially when the rap is given to hwayoung now. same with hyomin (although she probably gets the most lines after soyeon). Just train the other members' vocals and let them develop instead of making them stand around while giving the new members (who btw have not worked in building up t-ara's popularity) all the lines and screen time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZUc_WT6vV4&feature=related

OMG he’s like literally screaming out loud ‘T-ARA CAN’T SING FOR xxxx! That’s why I’m adding two new talented members’ I CAN’T EVEN! HE SUCH A DOUCHEBAG , how the hell can you manage a group if you don’t have faith in them and their talent? How is that even possible?
Did he forget that T-ara got like 3 amazing and strong vocals, Soyeon isn’t the only strong one Mr.!
There is Eunjung that you seem to completely take off the hook!
Jiyeon & Boram can take off perfectly the soft parts but if you had just challenged their vocals a bit you’d see that they have the potential needed.
Hwayoung? She’s one of the fiercest rapper I’ve seen in Kpop AND she’s totally passionate about rap…so why can’t you make them songs that SHOWCASE their talent instead of ALWAYS STICKING TO THE CATCHY? Because it’s the safest choice. Because he just doesn’t have the faith in those girls.
I’m so disgusted right now, I FREAKING HATE HIM! He doesn’t deserve those girls nor does he deserve my money! They’re better off without him…clearly

So,I can imagine if they're doing Cry Cry performances,the 2 members will "help" Soyeon to sing her lines while they will "help" Hyomin to sing her lines in Lovey Dovey.To be very honest here,I'm actually glad that the two members are said to have a good singing abilities and not just being the pretty face.
From now on,we can expected Soyeon along with the new members to carry most of the songs while Hyomin's job as lead vocalist is reduced to just vocalist while others act as back up dancers and just singing "Yeah","Ahah","Baby",clap-clap,wink-wink and whatever stuffs and nonsense.
In a nutshell,the other members,Qri,Boram and Hwayoung who still didn't get enough spotlights until now will be completely forgotten (not by their fans,of course) by KKS and indirectly forced them to quit themselves.Wow,"great" planning,KKS.
You should has just enter a battlefield and you'll win for sure,for using dirty tactics....