Hyo'Min

"binggeul binggeul binggeul binggeul" Oh I love when Jiyeon sang this lyrics. So funny
I miss this song so much.. ^^
No doubt, T-ara is the best retro girl group in Korean/K-Pop

They is so awesome in that concert.
Bar Bar Bar by Qri, Eunjung, and Jiyeon? = Amazing
Lonely Christmas by Boram, Soyeon, Hyomin? = Funny
After all it was so funny to watch their dance battle.

CR: Guangzhou event staff 13.12.21 - gifs by CptFantasy (CF)

On October 21, seven reporters sat drinking sips of fresh juice kindly ordered by T-ara’s agency, waiting for the girls to come in. The girls came in at 4 pm (GMT +9) with bright smiles and friendly waves and began handing us their signed CDs in person. They all looked lovely in their stylish outfits that didn’t seem to scream out ‘too much’ and smiled shyly as they sat down facing the reporters. The reporters sat directly across from the members, only a small coffee table between us, which made the interview much more intimate. During the interview the girls shed tears as they shared their personal stories.

Right to left: Hyomin, Soyeon, Qri, Boram, Jiyeon, Eunjung

Q: Why do you think T-ara has been getting so much criticism?
(Eunjung): Whatever someone says, there is a reason for that, and I think we get such criticism because, regardless of whether those rumors were true or not, there was a kernel of truth in them. I think we must strive to be even better.
(Hyomin): There was a lot of interest in everything about us, whether big or small, and the people who loved us got disappointed. We do think that was our fault and nothing we do can reverse that. I think it is right for us to acknowledge we were naive and reckless, and must strive to do better.



(Eunjung): We wanted to explain ourselves quickly, but we couldn’t and I think maybe that’s why this issue still remains. We were frustrated, too. We tried to think of a way, any way, to explain our side, and we thought we should not try to explain with words, but actions.

Soyeon
Q: You were well-loved but now it’s different. Isn’t that hard to cope with?
(Soyeon): I think the really difficult times are past and now we’re more grateful and happier with the small stuff. Before this issue came up, it wasn’t unnatural for us to be waiting for a first prize, but after that problem we were saddened by the reduced interest and support for us. Now we’re just thankful for being a contender for the top place. I think our recent win was more delightful than ever.

(Jiyeon): Same for me as well, I realized a lot and learned a lot. I learned to be thankful for even the small, trivial things.

Q: Apparently the rumors spread even faster because one of you had a bad reputation. What do you think of this?
(Eunjung): I think we might have been arrogant kids. We did as we felt and thought, and so, regardless of whether we really meant to be bad, people thought of us that way. Now, I think we’re wiser and more experienced, and can portray ourselves as better people than we were.

Q: Do you think it’s time to make a fresh, new start?
(Hyomin): It would be nice if there was a clear-cut way to make our image positive again, but we don’t know. I think all we can do is to do everything with sincerity. In the past, our boss was like a tiger teacher and a fearsome father, but that incident took away his confidence and instead of advising us, he just suggested we do our best together for this album.

Q: There were some changes to your lineup. Can you tell us about that?
Eunjung

(Eunjung): We don’t have any authority to choose our members, and that’s all up to our agency and the boss. Of course, we didn’t want to change members. We never even mentioned wanting a change. We were hurt by the changes, but we’re in the position of carrying out the tasks set before us, so we just did our best.

Q: Do your overseas fans treat you better than your Korean fans?
(Eunjung): They’re all very warm and sympathetic to us. I’m so grateful they came together, even after that issue, to protect us—I think we became even closer after that.

Q: How about your idol friends? How did they react to your comeback?
Boram
(Soyeon): We had good colleagues with us, but we were the ones being careful. We used to be such good friends, but after the unfortunate incident, we were introverted and guarded to avoid harming others because of our image. Even when they approached us, we couldn’t help but feel sorry. Thankfully, our friends told us there was no need to be like that, that they still liked us, and we were so grateful about that. We’re still sorry, though.


Q: Soyeon, you’re boyfriend used to have a good image. Any comments?
(Soyeon): I’m so sorry about that. But he’s such a sincere and good person, that instead of worrying about himself, he worries constantly about me.

Q: How do you think you’re doing so well, even after the incident?
(Soyeon): I think that although we don’t hit home runs all the time, we have been blessed with good people around us. I think a sign of this blessing are the good people who write songs and make choreography for us.

Q: What do you think about acting?
(Eunjung): We all received acting training—we kept our skills current and wanted to put it to use, but I think we can only do it if we get the chance—and we’re in the position of having to be cast, so I think if we train a lot and wait, we will eventually get a chance to meet you at our best on-screen. I’m not anxious. I’m just waiting for the time.



Q: In the past, you had a very busy schedule, and that can be tiring and frustrating. It’s possible your bad image came from this unintended frustration. Do you think this vicious cycle will repeat again?
(Eunjung): Before that issue, we considered our schedule to be just that—a schedule. But now everything is an opportunity and we’re more responsible than before.
(Hyomin): It’s a busy schedule for everyone and it’s something all idols are doing, so although we used to grumble—I don’t think anyone is doing that now.
(Eunjung): If there’s a member who acts like that, we’re going to have a word with her, of course. (the girls laugh)

Q: Would you say your team is in harmony now?
(Eunjung): We’re very harmonious now. We all think the same and want the same, so now we can tell what the other is thinking with just a glance.

Q: Your new album was made in difficult circumstances. Were your mental attitudes any different this time around?
Eunjung and Soyeon
(Soyeon): I think that, naturally, we and our boss were different from before. Previously, what we wanted was are songs to be a hit, to rank number ones. Basically, we wanted success after success. When preparing our albums there was always a small greedy wish in it, but I think that changed for this album. This time all we wanted was to be loved. Thankfully, we had an unexpectedly positive response. Even our boss wasn’t confident that this album would be a hit—we became more mature and made a more sincere effort. Our boss was always more confident than we, but this time he was the more anxious one. He had a hand in everything, including the albums and costumes.
(Eunjung): This time, our boss treated us like a newbie agency talking to newbie singers. He told us to go wherever anyone called for us. (smiling)

Q: Did you feel anxious when other girl groups came out with new performances and new concept?
(Eunjung): All we thought about was whether people would like our style of music. We wanted the people to listen to the song and think ‘T-ara.’ Rather than feeling anxious because of other girl groups, we focused on keeping our type of music and to have people love our music.
(Soyeon): Honestly, I did envy other girls. While other girl groups tried out unconventional and new concepts, we were very cautious of everything. We thought that it wasn’t the right time to try something new. We hoped that anyone, even one person could be waiting for T-ara’s music, which is what we focused on as we prepared for the comeback.
(Hyomin): Rather than wanting new attention, we chose to comeback with a similar type of music for the fans who kept their support all these times.

Q: Did you have a say in choosing the double title tracks for this album?
(Eunjung): No, the double titles were chosen by our boss. It was chosen 3 days before our comeback! (laugh) I thought it was going to be “Number Nine” only.

Qri, Hyomin, Boram, Jiyeon

Q: I heard this cafe is run by one of the member’s family?
(Eunjung): Yes, that’s me. My mom owns this cafe. This is a 24 hour cafe so please feel free to stay here as long as you want! (everyone laughs)

Q: Where have you been in Europe? Do you know that you have fans in Europe?
(Soyeon): We’ve been to France, Swiss, and Italy. The first time we landed at the airport, we were amazed that some of the people recognized us! To be greeted by fans from across the continents was amazing. It’s been 2 years since the last visit and we would love to visit there again!

Q: Is there anything you hope for?
(Eunjung): Honestly, we can’t ask for more. Our music is ranking quite high on music charts, to our surprise! Also, we were nominated for 1st place yesterday as well. That’s more than enough for us. We are trying our best step by step.
(Soyeon): I think keeping our place and being loved steadily, are the hardest thing. We don’t want to disappoint our remaining fans but we do want to feel people’s genuine love and encouraging applause once again if and ever we win something.
(Hyomin): Coming back after a year felt such a long time for us. Before we were always doing something, releasing several new songs or mini albums in a year. But after coming back after a long break, it feels like we’ve all become much more stable in mind and body. This is a side note but, if possible, I would like to do camping with the fans!

Q: What would you like to say to your members?
(Jiyeon): I just want to say that I’m always thankful to them. (with tears)
(Hyomin): We’ve been together for 5 years as T-ara, and lived together even before the debut so 7 years in total. We are like family. After experiencing all kinds of things together, we’ve come to depend on each other. I’m always thankful to the members for sharing their hearts and purposes as one group even after going through the tough times. Especially, the older members takes care of the younger ones so well. I want us to be T-ara for a long time.
http://kpoppla.net/interview/special-interview-t-ara-believes-the-difficult-times-have-passed/

and, now Round Round?
@CptFantasy you're best, you always make the gifs in the right timing

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CR: Guangzhou event staff 13.12.21 - gifs by CptFantasy (CF)

They is so awesome in that concert.
Bar Bar Bar by Qri, Eunjung, and Jiyeon? = Amazing
Lonely Christmas by Boram, Soyeon, Hyomin? = Funny
After all it was so funny to watch their dance battle.

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CR: Guangzhou event staff 13.12.21 - gifs by CptFantasy (CF)
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Credit: Hyomin's Instagram + T-4R4 + tiaradiadem

Credit: Hyomin's Instagram + T-4R4 + tiaradiadem

Really? Thats gift..? x_x
They all so awesome.!
Jiyeon look sexy here while Hyomin so dorky! This comeback should be rate as A+

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Everyday I listening to T-ara songs.
When I'm happy, mad, and sad I always play their music. Sometimes when I'm feel bored, I watch their MV's in my laptop or through my DVD Player. Then sometimes I dancing followed the videos. Its make me happy and helps make my day when I do that. I'm happy to be in this fandom, this is the first and the best fandom I've found this far. T-ara and Queen's Fighting! We're one.

OP - I know we've had our major disagreements in the past regarding the nature of T-ara's work environment and all that surrounding it, but I do believe you've raised a very good point and topic here, and would be a good source of discussion amongst fans in regards to what they feel about T-ara and the fandom overall in various situations, as some posters here have said.
And in any case, sorry if my arguments came out a bit excessive in tone. It's a habit that I just can't get rid of, among many other reasons..
In fact, I think this thread would be a good place for fans to 'vent out' their thoughts, emotions etc. about T-ara overall in whatever situation they're in >< But that's just me. I digress.
Warning, long ass detailed post (thank heavens my new job's shift hours and working environment is nowhere near as crap as the last one ><)
Anyways...
I must openly say this, because I don't want to beat the bush;
If in the case you see antis making very crude and illogical comments regarding T-ara, then the best option is to ignore it, pretend it wasn't there and then use whichever remedy you have to calm yourself down and move on.
@heraldc mentions that the fandom itself isn't really rainbows and cupcakes, and not surprisingly, the incident in 2012 and many others following that, arguably, have actually made a number of people becoming very sensitive (in a bad way) and reactionary towards anything that is even the most slightly critical of the group (case example - a certain person called Jacques in NetizenBuzz) - in fact, it makes them just as bad as the antis, if not even worse.
I'm pretty sure if T-ara saw some of their comments, they'd feel pretty gutted and guilty about to see their own fans resorting to stuff antis do. Bluntly put, it doesn't help them in any way, unless the members happen to be incredibly immature or enjoy seeing fan-vs-anti fights online, eating some popcorn and drinking soda in their van :3
Being a fan is hard stuff at times, no doubt about it.
When you see the idol (or heck, just about any celebrity you're a fan of) having a hard time in whichever way, you automatically feel stuffy about the whole thing. Completely normal, and the anxiety can be a huge headache at times. Though at times, some people let it get to their heads a bit too far and BAM! Fully psycho-defensive mode activated, and it makes a strong path towards losing rationality and neutrality, and eventually becoming no less different to an anti as far as mindset/behavior goes.
I'd note that maintaining neutrality is something a lot of K-pop fans actually seem to lack
That being said, if you feel down, blast yourself with the remedy you got if you feel down because of x idol having a hard time. This sort of anxiety emotion is no different to how you feel when your favorite sports team loses a major game or just about anything that's nerve-wrecking in general. Cure to that? Find a hobby to lax yourself, take a deep breath and keep steady with a cool head In my case, I just write fanfics, watch Team Fortress 2 videos or listen to some of my favorite T-ara songs on my computer or phone and play a couple rounds of AVA. Result? Feel much better.
See somethin' bad happen? Turn your head away from it quick as possible and blast up that planned remedy you got to knock it out of you. In the case of T-ara, if you fail to do that, then think for a second before you type down an angry fan response to someone whose comment is either stupid/unpleasant/out of reality/flat-out wrong - "What would T-ara think of me if they read this? What would they think of the fans who are doing the same thing I'm just about to do?"
All in all, I think people would learn a lot from this meme. Yes, a bit comedic, but I think it does say a lot in relation to this topic.

That's all. Time to play a few rounds of AVA now

Good talk. I appreciate the different perspectives. Thank you.
Last night I listened to "Absolute" from start to finish which I hadn't done in a while as I was making those "Do You Know Me?" BTS gifs.
I was in my happy place there. ^ ^
Tangent: Commencing new avatar!
I like No Brain but I think I'm more of a Gary sort of person. Plus I like the black suit look. ke
I also I made a new signature from gifs I made last night.
Now I can represent my bias, the group as a whole and maintain a somewhat unique avatar identity.

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I made a tumblr during the Hwayoung incident that kinda helped me deal with it. When it first started though MAN it was miserable around here. It feels crazy to admit it, but being a fan is seriously hard work. But I've grown to appreciate the small victories with T-ara. When you root for the underdog every success is that much sweeter, and I've really learned to stop caring about what other people think. As far as I'm concerned, T-ara's music keeps getting better and better. As a fan, that's all that matters, right? Things are looking up.

Don't hate yourself for feeling. It's natural and fighting it doesn't make it better.
As for the guy in my avatar his name is Bulldaegal and he is the frontman from a band named No Brain. They mostly play small venues but occasionally they'll make an appearance on one of the more popular music shows. Lots of indie stuff happens in Korea too.
Everyone here know's by now I like Eunjung but this group has 5 other members I admire too. It's a team and I support them all.
Plus I feel in some ways this photo is a better representation of me than Eunjung. After a while it didn't feel natural for me to put myself into her likeness anymore. It created a symbolism I didn't feel comfortable with but that's just my baggage and not a critique on anyone else's avatar choice. We all find our own ways to express ourselves.

This was a fantastic performance. Hyomin and Eunjung seems to be good friends outside the scope of T-ARA so I hope we see more of their duets in the future.
They remind me of Davichi in that regard which is high praise AFAIC.

Fandom can be a bit of a rollercoaster ride at times when you're emotionally attached to a group.
Let's face it, we're not robots and each of us obviously cared enough about T-ARA to create a Diadem forum account.
Since their debut, T-ARA has achieved phenomenal success in Korea as well as internationally but they've also experienced some terrible setbacks and to an extent, we can't help but experience the fan feelings that accompany their successes as well as their misfortunes.

Fig.1 Gary Kang from Running Man - CR: SBS
For example, it was hard not to feel bad for Jiyeon when she was struggling through a Number Nine performance with an injured knee.
People can also feel bad when antis are posting hateful comments on the girls' Instagrams.
Sometimes it might even be a generalized anxiety over not knowing what the future holds.

Fig 2. Sometimes you just need a hug. CR: Osen

I make animated gifs to memorialize the good times when I'm feeling anxious. I actually do that when I'm not feeling anxious too but this generally makes me feel good and I hope it does something similar for you.

Fig 3. Roly Poly on Simply Kpop was a great moment.
If you experience fan anxiety, do you have a personal remedy? Talking helps and this is a very supportive group we're part of.

[14.02.01] Video - Eunjung & Hyomin Cut @ KBS Immortal Song 2







Credit: Kim io @ youtube

[sCANS] Hyomin for SURE Magazine HQ Scans (02/01)







For the rest of the images: http://www.tiaradiadem.com/forums/gallery/album/2141-hyomin-for-sure-magazine-february-012014/

CREDIT: Pictorial Magazine + craZy + tiaradiadem.com

But sadly, in that edition, theres no Lead The Way Music Video & Lead The Way Music Video Making.
As always, CCM are really smart making these singles, they know how to take our money.

But sadly, in that edition, theres no Lead The Way Music Video & Lead The Way Music Video Making.
As always, CCM are really smart making these singles, they know how to take our money.

Wow, it's Chinese new year and you still checked diadem? Anw, Happy Chinese new year to you, mate.
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