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Antis failed again! Photoshopped the conversation. Antis are so desperate to bring our beloved T-ara down while bring the fandom down along with it. When something bad happens the antis come out and try to bring others down, trying to spread the word that there is no good in this world, when in fact there is good and there's plenty of it to spare and more.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so proud of T-ara, and the rest of the winners at the 27th Golden Disk Awards. Can't wait to see their next projects for 2013.

It doesn't surprise me that this would happen. However, this at least informs us all that T-ara is still able to move about in the acting portion of their resumes to a degree, which is quite hopeful. I would very much like to see the T-ara members continue their film careers, as well as their endeavors in music. I am very glad that Dani is doing her part with her labelmate, Hyoyoung. And yeah, I can totally see Soyeon as an agent. I keep hearing Jiyeon and Qri on this for some time now. It doesn't really matter which one, because I believe both are capable for the position.

Thanks for posting up these fancam videos here. I'm very happy that everybody who attended had a fun and memorable time with the girls. I can't wait to see what's in store next year with T-ara.

@aleya Thanks for posting up the additional fancam videos here.

This is awesome. Thanks to the fans over there for uploading these videos. Yeah, more cake for the girls.

I've heard of reports that Davichi will be renewing their contracts with Core Contents Media some time in February 2013. Since Ga-In is under 2 labels, I believe Davichi can do the same.

It's so good to see them again, and having fun with the fans. Those guys are so lucky to meet the girls up close. Yeah, getting fed with a fork full of delicious cake by Soyeon, oh, the sheer priceless fortune he got. Glad to see the girls enjoy a bit of that cake too. I hope to see subs for this video soon.

If their comeback is able to earn them and remain in the number 1 spot for 6 to 9 consecutive months, I believe they'll get that.

I remember Choi Jin Sil passing. Good actress, I was told. She has 2 kids, if I remember what I was told. Having a good reason to react is one thing, but having a photo-shopped, edited, fabricated bunch of evidence is certainly not cutting it, especially when it comes to assuming what is happening behind the walls of Core Contents Media, as if they witnessed the events when in fact they did not, and never is this lame excuse on the machines worth going head over heels on either. I've asked for this before, if such claiming accusations are true about the management breaking any laws and abusing their employees, get a police investigation going. No amount of torment, let alone blackmail, for that long, is going to stop a victim who finally stands up and says, "That's enough!". Since none of the members did that, how do these antis expect anyone to take their claims seriously? The judicial system is not just there to serve the public, but to be that example to uphold and teach that truth and justice is what assures peace and stability in the community. Not going around the internet like some digital lynch mob with an idiotic, misplaced, egotistical assumptions. If hatred is a door that swings both ways, and forgiveness is the means to stop it swinging, than the antis are the ones who want this hellish atmosphere to continue coming in and going out, even after the company and the girls apologized and took responsibility for their very own actions. Did the antis respond in kind? No. they dismissed it. Isn't it wise to say that things get moving in the right direction with a kind word, rather than a bad one? Being silent only lingers on as nothingness, nor accomplishing any sort of progression for their careers, and with technology currently, such recorded pains will definitely not be forgotten any time soon. T-ara and Core Contents Media are trying to give reasons to like them, but as those fabricated evidence are what makes it logical that these antis have no justification for their voice and that they truly are hating for no good reason at all. The antis have to back off, or they get rolled over by their own vindictiveness and live the rest of their lives finally realizing that they missed opportunities to make things better.

Well, hard work is productive and always has some measure of reward waiting at the end of the task. So, I'm sure the girls will get their needed breaks and vacation and holiday times. The current members should be applauded for their hard work in overcoming such past turmoils. I give much credit to all of them for doing their very best not to add to the past mistakes. I don't hold any of the previous members in a bad light, because I can forgive them and move on. Yeah, I think it would be nice to all every single member in the history of Jewelry meet up together. Hopefully sooner, and/or later on next year, more people will begin to see their endless, fun, loving personalities again. I know I still see it in all of them, even in times like these. Just like a simple smile, or a gesture. When they do that, I know they haven't lost hope.

This is starting to get childish to continue this sophismata that Core Contents Media did the ads knowing that they were going to use for gambling, when to the contrary they did not do it for that reason, in the first place. Sure, the machine is known for being used in gambling purposes since the 1980s, but that doesn't mean the company was going to do the job because they wanted to be part of it. That's spitefully presumptuous. Especially when the fault of using them for gambling purposes are the gamblers, not Core Contents Media, nor T-ara. Reality check here, . . . so playing cards, also known for being used for gambling, the federal government of the U.S. decided to place the most wanted Al-Qaeda members on it, a few years ago, so does that mean the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies endorsed gambling as part of its policies, rather than to inform the public to be on the look out for them? The Pachinko machine is originally a child's toy, and still used for sanctioned recreational arcade games. I even heard there are PlayStation console versions. I'm starting to think the antis/netizens are trying to pull the Kamilias into this civil war we're still in amongst the fandom, right now. I'm very positive to believe the Kamilias realize the utter futility of this insulting gesture to start ranting like a bunch of idiots. Understanding the Kamilias, they'll apathetically decline their tasteless invitation. Companies, including Core Contents Media, all struggle through challenges, and definitely SM Entertainment, J.Y.P. Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and many more, all have their difficult times to overcome. When these circumstances occur, it falls on everybody to decide whether to be supportive, turning into a lynch mob member, or be indecisive and do nothing. I rather be supportive of the girls and the company they're employees of, because I know well enough about these difficult times, even when the employees start murdering, literally.

Celebrating Christmas with T-ara in Japan. How fortunate. I believe they'll have time to rest before the year is over, and have some vacation next year. I hope to see some videos on the fan meets before New Years.

I've heard of this too. Yes, it is good that they turned down that alcoholic commercial deal, even though Hyomin, Eunjung, Soyeon, Boram, Qri, and Jiyeon are able to consume alcohol. The company pointed out that they did the Pachinko advertisement knowing that the machines wasn't going to be used for gambling purposes. It's certainly not Core Contents Media's fault should the machines end up in gambling places, because that wasn't the reason why they did it, as pointed out in the article.

I'm quite capable of forgiving the man, until he does something truly and really terrible and literally against the law, and humanity, unlike some online who just don't know how to deal with the situations in hand. That was back then, and I'm not certainly going to carry regret like a bunch of rocks tied to my back. Obviously, he has no say in DSP Media matters and that is enough to end such useless bickering. So what if he didn't approve and started his rantings, he's certainly not Kara's C.E.O. or manager. They aren't going to listen to him. He doesn't control the entertainment industry as a whole either. Kara is still together and still part of DSP Media now, so I don't see any reason to complain anymore, and most certainly Kim Kwang Soo doesn't as well, given his say on the matter back then. The reality is, idols go through training to be able to perform on stage. Whether the trainers the company hires are fair, reasonable, and able to work well with the idols, or not, the company ensures reasonable work ethics and safety for all of their employees, like having the idols able to report any mistreatments. Unless there is solid proof that states otherwise, like that whole ordeal with Open World Entertainment and their sick C.E.O., then everybody can claim that Core Contents Media is to blame. Since there isn't, why should I believe that, if nothing is being done to correct it officially right now, and ensure the safety of those innocent? As for the work pay, I don't go comparing a bunch of company wages and then go off assuming that it must be the same as Core Contents Media. That's ridiculous. Until we see payroll documentations and copies of their paychecks, I'm not going assume they get the dirty end portion of the stick. And that's not even going to cover increases in pay and bonuses either. I respect South Korea and its culture, and I have nothing against them and the society they established. If they want to change some things for good and logical reasons, they'll do it. Seems? Or just guessing? Have you spoken to him to confirm this disposition currently today? What about the girls? Did they say that Core Contents Media is abusing them and breaking the law? Is there a police investigation happening right now? I have not heard of any of these things. If there is, please, share and inform all of us here with creditable cite media sources. Let's make this perfectly clear in the working environment, besides getting the pink slip, all employees of a company have the right to quit. It's not going to look good, that's for sure, but that option is always there. It has nothing to do with blackmail, because one could careless because he/she is quitting in the first place. If the members want to improved working habits without creating such a huge fuss, much like irate fans are these days, they can sit down and discuss such issues with management and explore possible ways to make it work. Reality check here, it falls solely on the companies abilities to be able to make such changes. Like for example, the members request better building atmospheric system to provide an improved quality of air for them to breathe. That costs money and time to renovate the facility. If the company doesn't have the needed funds, it's not going to be done any time soon. So if they want a revised contract with the company, they can do so with lawyers if they want to. There's no strategy just to mention Kara and a couple of actors on a machine. When Girls' Generation was going to perform in the U.S., was there a rift between SM Entertainment and J.Y.P. Entertainment, let alone with YG Entertainment? No. So if Core Contents Media even states that they are part of the Hallyu Wave, does that mean they're going to wage a public relations war with every K-Pop artist in the business? That's preposterous. If a human being is physically able to accomplish a feat by exercise, training, and reaching a specific physical conditioning, does that mean another human being with the potential to do same, cannot? Again, there's no strategy, let alone any serious blame to go on about this. Probably because they heard about it back then, and/or was told the same. Even I myself recall something similar involving Kara and the machines back then, but very little attention was given to it, because it wasn't such a big deal, because it was quickly resolved.

Yes, but that was back then, January of 2011, if I remember correctly, and I doubt he's in a position to hold a grudge now, nor does he have any influence over the Kamilias to forsake the girls. During that time, I was surprised to hear that from him, but I didn't believe he was being an extremist about it, and still don't, because it felt like to me that he's a die hard Kamilia himself, who just took it things differently. Yeah, I know about the whole requesting to ban the 3 members from the industry, after Hara joined Gyuri. But still yet, it was not really the 3 members' fault, it was Landmark's problem with the administration under Lee Ho Yeon's wife after he was hospitalized and had to go to surgery, if I recall. Kim Kwang Soo is on the outside of DSP Media's walls and didn't have the full info on what was going on inside of it. He's like the rest of us, therefore, I didn't take his comments seriously, and only as his feelings being expressed, that's it. If anyone believes to presume he has any say in DSP Media, is downright outlandish and easily dismissive by others. I believe he knows this already and understood what happened soon after. No doubt relieved that Nicole, Seungyeon, and Jiyoung were about to reestablish themselves with little or no backlashes about it. He's passionate about K-Pop, no different than the rest of us. He has shown that he's capable of change too and quite responsibly apologetic and forgiving. So I doubt he's holding a grudge against Kara for mentioning them on the machines. It was more or less likely to point out other artists whom participated in the same fashion to better relate with them and state they're still part of the Hallyu Wave, rather than endeavoring to be the 1st group to do something new in a venue in Japan. I would dare to even say the company, in a way, is calling for support from the Kamilias and fans of the actors through the Pachinko. Don't forget that Southeast Asia Tour offer that Core Contents Media has still yet to counter-propose on, to allow the Japanese activities to move on firstly. I believe they'll do some promotions here and there in Korea, as a reminder that they're still in the top echelon of idols, and still able to perform on stage there as well. I still hope and believe that having Hwayoung rejoin the group will improve the group's current circumstances greatly, given just how many people in Korea and the rest of the world wanted her back with them so badly back then, and even now. I sincerely hope the group will be able to venture and perform in other countries around the world as well. I found it completely idiotic to find out that some of those antis/netizens actually believed that by destroying the company will allow the girls to have more break time, without realizing that this is their "careers", their very livelihoods, not to mention their legacy, as if changing jobs is as easy as flipping a coin in the air all the time. If majority of the fandom are indeed underage workers who believe in such a thing, than they'll learn it the hard way when they do become of age to work. Hopefully they won't have to, depending on how capable they are in their respective companies and their business is able to thrive and survive the ever changing markets.

I believe that Kim Kwang Soo is doing his very best to help promote the girls in different venues in Japan, and Core Contents Media is helping the girls prepare for their coming promotions in Japan next year. So there might be more endorsements the girls had done along with this project already. The girls will overcome all of these hating and spiteful comments, including those wanting to end their careers by breaking away from their company, which would completely destroy everything they've worked hard and accomplished thus far in their very lives, and we won't get any sort of comeback in "years!". As for the Kara mentioning, I do not believe there's an existing rift between both companies, especially when both group idols are friendly towards each other, even going back to the good old Invincible Youth Season 1 days. Probably mentioned them for safety reasons rather than an attacking one.

This I agree with wholeheartedly. We can all look here to see what the machine is about. Please note that the article specifically stated that Core Contents Media "did not" do the ads under the pretense that it'll be used for gambling. So most likely these machines will be in arcades where the balls are exchanged for toy prizes than money. If these machines end up in gambling places, it's certainly not Core Contents Media's, nor the girls' fault, but the fault of those who took advantage of said machines.

Underage alcoholic drinking is something that is discouraged, not encouraged. SNSD has discussed alcoholic usage amongst them already on talk shows, if I am not mistaken. Recently this year, J.Y.P. informed us all that 2 of the members, Yenny and Yubin, of the Wonder Girls, are his drinking buddies. 2NE1's CL did a CF for Cass Beer with Lee Dong Wook. As long as the fandom realizes that they are of age to consume alcohol, it doesn't mean those who are underage should do the same. Best to remind them to wait until they are of age, then they can start drinking responsibly, or not drink at all. I believe by now, they have a good understanding just who are trying to end their careers, and who are supporting them back home. A great many things, if not everything that is directly tied to business as a whole, are part of public relations. It's the message they are trying to convey which should reflect in what they are doing in service to the public that makes the difference. Knowing full well that they are going to have an underage member joining them soon, it makes perfect sense that they are currently not qualified to be part of this advertisement. Correction here, we're currently living in an era when everything is getting connected to one another with people thinking more globally than before. Since K-Pop has gone "global", such news about T-ara is going to cycle through the media, whether it be on t.v., telecommunications, and/or online, which is no different when the world watches artists from the U.S. on their habits and controversies. They are still people in Korea who support them very much, as fans throughout the world. Since no bullying was found, it's pretty clear the only issue that needs addressing is what T-ara is going to do next to continue onward, like Hwayoung rejoining them. Idols are much more than manufactured products. People without humanity do not care for others at all, which is no different than a psychopath and a lunatic on a murderous rampage. Until there's proof that it is scripted, one can't simply claim that it is to begin with. Either archive what they say and do and understand what they're trying to do, or don't believe the hype and just step back away from it all and let go. There was no proof that the show was suppose to be about that incident at all, just because of the title. It won't make sense though, because they already explained it in Kim Kwang Soo's Interview, Soyeon's Interview, Hawyoung's Tweets, and the T-ara's Handwritten Letter. And as I recall, not that many hoped for it from here. We can all see for ourselves that a majority were commenting just how terrible the antis'/netiziens' reactions to this, right here. So no, that is wrong already. Scared, or trying to be mature about it? Since it was quite personal for them, naturally, they won't want to talk about it, since enough of it has been discussed, explained, and even apologized for by all of them, including Hwayoung herself, and Kim Kwang Soo. I think what some people missed in the show is the human nature to strive even harder so they won't make that mistake again. It has been already covered that every job, even a C.E.O. of a company can be fired. Again, that is completely rhetorical to go by that perspective. That show sort of reminded me how Hyomin didn't want to even talk about Jiwon and Jiae leaving the group back then. I can understand they went through a lot this year, and for those who don't believe in their explanations and their apologizes, that's too bad for them then. Still would like to see payroll documentations and copies of their paychecks to confirm that. If overseas promotions was not healthy, when actually they are healthy, even for the fans around the world, why expand globally then? Whose to say that isn't the only business perspective that Core Contents Media currently sees? Remember, they are not naive, especially when this is not the only huge money offer that they had turned down before. If they were so money tight on their finances, they would've jumped on every single huge offer they got, but no, they did not. So clearly, that perspective is not valid enough to consider. As a fan, I'll include them along with "T-ara" too, as well as other groups that show potential. And there are times when there's no plausible reason to be skeptical on, when the obvious is practically truth. Not believing in the truth being told is already delusional and anti-socialable. Considering the state they are in with certain fans, it is quite understandable why they did it in the first place, at the time. Obviously, this piece of news makes the group image much more better. I'm sure if the company were in financial troubles, the company could've allowed only certain members of T-ara in a counter-proposal, who are of drinking age, to participate and accept the revised deal. But since they did not, there's really no need to assume that the company is facing such problems at this time. It would be much more satisfactory to have proof of such allegations, rather than guessing how bad things are. God knows, we can imagine all kinds of terrible things in literally everything. If one wants to go to Hell, that person should go it alone and not drag others along who are innocent and able to redeem themselves. Since when was confessing to fans is a bad thing, whether it be in a show, on their CDs, music videos, in the media, online? I don't see a problem in being current with their fans and acknowledging all of the fans' support here. I believe the company looks down on illogical, whimsical, unproven, falsified, claiming opinions as if though that person was an employee of Core Contents Media, when in fact, he/she is not. As noted in previous reports back then, like that dancer. Criticizing hatefully is what I believe @Eunjung4eva is touching on. Pointing out the faults is one thing, but adding that emotional content does in a way invalid the very nature of being a critic. One can give a thumbs down while respecting the attempt without the hubristic need to brag about it. If per se one person did something wrong and another person understood why and says something in defense for it, can it be correctly perceived as a straight out lie, or a matter of honor and duty, or even perhaps both? Does the intrinsically value truly favor a polarized position on the matter? It will always fall upon one's own belief and actions, and truly, no one can say that the company lies all the time, nor state allegations as fact, unless there is proof that is brought into the light. Surely entire organizations fall from making so many mistakes, much like criminal organizations, but is Core Contents Media that corrupt? Where is the proof of this? So far, none have come forth, nor an investigation. Which concludes that such apparatuses to be null and voidable. And one of the key difference between a soldier and an idol, . . . an idol's primary job is not to fight in wars.

According to the article, they are discussing it, which gives some room for a possibility that they could give them a counter-proposal to accept that offered tour "after" the Japan Tour and Korean promotions. The company is not that naive. If people are so truly worried about their current sleeping habits nowadays, why not ask them to find out?

First things first for them to become a mother, finding their boyfriends, getting married, and giving birth to their first borns. I have no doubts about them becoming good mothers and this interview confirms that.

Since the start of this year, we started to see them get vacations, meaning the company is well aware about not having them being overworked. And I will point out that some of those times they were admitted into hospitals was due to unforeseen accidents, not because of being fatigued or fainting, like Soyeon's car accident. Thus, it would be fool-hearty to even assume they'll be forcing themselves back into the hospitals, knowing full well about over-exertion. The girls are not a bunch of dumb people who'll push themselves towards fatal injuries again, after learning that the hard way. Work hard, yes, no thanks to that misunderstanding during this year, which pretty much killed any further planned vacations, because of how much they've lost during that time. I am astounded that some people failed to realize, part of their career promises always mentioned them becoming better idols. Of course we need to see their detailed 2013 schedules, because obviously people already forgot about the company having the members take their much needed rest, despite that passion to be the top best, this year. The company listened to all of us and had the girls go on some much needed rest and vacations. By seeing their scheduled calendar that is pointing out their vacation times will help alleviate all of this ignorant assumption that they didn't adhere to Santayana's advice on people's history.

If they accept this offer and announce the scheduled dates, hopefully, we'll find out who. If that misunderstanding "didn't happen" back then, we would've seen them enjoying longer vacations by now. So everybody has to realize that they have to "work harder" to "regain" with what they lost, and as the saying goes, "The only easy day was yesterday." I would rather see payroll documentations and copies of their paychecks, before assuming they get low wages no matter what. Seriously, this whole thing about overworking is beginning to be quite redundant, even for an industry where projects don't even last the length of a seasonal job, especially when some of them don't even come close to a month. For an artist(s) to get a tour of their own is good. Getting 2 ensures a degree of job security for them. Especially when compared to the many other artists who don't have such job opportunities. If you ask me, Korea is much more than just a cash cow, it's their home. Did T-ara release their entire 2013 work schedule in detail to the public already? If so, can you post it up here, please? I for one, would really like to know what is called "an over packed schedule" for the members. This year we started to see them going on vacation though, however, after that misunderstanding, whatever further vacations they had planned were taken off indefinitely, and were replaced with projects to regain with what they lost. Hwayoung's contractual termination and Eunjung's removal from that drama was a wake up call to them on just how severe the situation had gotten for all of them. Now if they want to return to their previous status quo, they'll have to work much harder, like Hwayoung rejoining T-ara, despite some fans wanting them to take a break and they have bills to pay and retirement to save up for. Sometimes, it feels as though all of these break requests really means the fans don't want them to earn any money, let alone work in the business anymore.

If they're in the negotiating stages now, it might be possible for an arrangement to schedule the Southeast Asia Tour after the Japan Arena Tour and promotional activities back home, since this offer recently came to them.

I hope all of them find their one and only man in their lives, and get married someday in their futures, and hope to see what new concepts they will come out next, and wish them all a joyful and merry holidays.