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[14.05.22] Info - T-ara to release a special DVD music video compilation: T-ARA Single Complete BEST Music Clips「Queen of Pops」
T-ara’s agency Universal Music Records revealed today that T-ara will release a special DVD music video compilation containing 14 of their regular Japanese music videos and six special Japanese music videos. The DVD, titled T-ARA Single Complete BEST Music Clips「Queen of Pops」, will have two versions – normal and first press – of the DVD which will both have a Blu-ray option (so technically four versions). They will all be released on June 25th!'
The normal edition tracklist is featured below. It will cost 3,800 yen which is about $37 USD. The Blu-ray option (blue cover) will be 5,200 yen ($51 USD).
≪Music Clips≫
01. Bo Peep Bo Peep (Japanese ver.) Music Video
02. yayaya (Japanese ver.) Music Video
03. Roly-Poly (Japanese ver.) Music Video
04. Lies (Japanese ver.) Music Video
05. Lovey-Dovey (Japanese ver.) Music Video
06. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) Music Video
07. DAY BY DAY (Japanese ver.) Music Video
08. Bunny Style! Music Video
09. ＴＡＲＧＥＴ Music Video
10. Memories~The guidance you gave me~ Music Video
11. NUMBER NINE ( Japanese ver.)」 Music Video
12. Lead the way Music Video
13. What Do I Do（Japanese ver.） *May change
14. QBS/Like the wind Music Video
≪Music Clips　Other ver.≫
01. yayaya (Japanese ver.) Music Video Dance feature ver.
02. yayaya (Japanese ver.) Music Video Short ver.
03. Roly-Poly (Japanese ver.) Music Video Dance feature ver.
04. Sexy Love (Japanese ver.) Music Video Dance ver.
05. Memories~The guidance you gave me~ Music Video (Making version)
06. Lead the way Music Video Lip ver.
If you decide to order the first press edition, it will cost 5,100 yen which is about $50 USD. The Blu-ray (blue cover) will be 6,000 yen ($59 USD). In addition to the above content, the following content will also be included on the first press limited edition:
≪Music Clips Making≫
01 .yayaya (Japanese ver.) Music Video Making
02. Roly-Poly (Japanese ver.) Music Video Making
03. Sexy Love Music Video Making
04. Bunny Style! Music Video Making
05. Lead the way Music Video Making
≪Special Contents≫　*May change
01. SHIBUYA VISION – Bo Peep Bo Peep ver. –
02. SHIBUYA VISION – Roly-Poly ver. –
03. SHIBUYA VISION – Lovey-Dovey ver. –
04. SHIBUYA VISION – Sexy Love ver. –
05. SHIBUYA VISION – TREASURE BOX ver. –
06. TV-SPOT collection (CM broadcast that was on TV)
07. SPECIAL COMENT collection (Recorded special that announcement will be given on later)
The TV-SPOT will be a TV clip that recaps T-ara’s debut history until now with never before seen images and such. The SPECIAL COMENT will be revealed at a later date about what it is. I’m not sure what the SHIBUYA VISION clips will be but maybe there will be more information released closer to the release date hopefully!
Also, do you think that some of the clips will be the new re-recorded music videos T-ara did for Roly-Poly and yayaya back in late last year? We still don’t know what those were for but maybe this could be it!
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Source: http://www.universal-music.co.jp/emi-records/t-ara/news/2014/05/23/
Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

Guys listen to the MR removed version.. I'm so proud of Jiyeon singing live on her historical first solo stage & with that dancing too boot (which she said 'feels like dying if you do it' since it was so tiring...)
http://youtu.be/8WPAmiayrgU
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Official Video at MNet:

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Wow.. I always thought Jiyeon was the most consistent member in T-ara for live performances but that really blew me away. The choreography was great, the atmosphere was awesome, the fan chants perfectly highlighted the chorus, the stage lighting dazzling but most of all Jiyeon really stepped it up. Her face & dancing is so intense is like she is playing a dramatic character and she is doing this all while singing it live!
PS: Anyone else thinks with her outfit & 'never ever' dance, Jiyeon looks like a mix between Tomb Raider's Lara Croft & Batgirl?

[14.05.22] Video HD - Boram, Qri and Eunjung @ Star Beauty Show





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Official Video at MNet:

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Wow.. I always thought Jiyeon was the most consistent member in T-ara for live performances but that really blew me away. The choreography was great, the atmosphere was awesome, the fan chants perfectly highlighted the chorus, the stage lighting dazzling but most of all Jiyeon really stepped it up. Her face & dancing is so intense is like she is playing a dramatic character and she is doing this all while singing it live!
PS: Anyone else thinks with her outfit & 'never ever' dance, Jiyeon looks like a mix between Tomb Raider's Lara Croft & Batgirl?

[13.05.22] Video HD - Jiyeon's "1Min1Sec" @ M!Countdown



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[PICS] Jiyeon 1min1sec Performance on M!countdown (05/22)







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[PICS] Jiyeon Selca at M!Countdown



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They actually have English subs for the clips just turn on the captions. But off course still hoping for a sub of the full show.
I usally use DownloadHelper (a free firefox add on) to capture youtube & streaming vids.. however for the ones that Youtube prevents from being downloaded (like from SMTown Channel) I use ISkysoft ITube Studio (its free for single youtube downloads but gotta pay for the full version). But even if I download videos I only use it to watch on my tablet & phone for the commute home. For T-ara vids, I still watch the official videos constantly on official Channels (every view count er counts). PS: To raise youtube view counts I use page reloader addons (It gets counted because it actually reloads the page) and leave it on all night long while I sleep

There was some rather gloom moment, yes, but I think this show is hella funny and amusing. Especially if you're a Jiyeon stan. Those commentary by Hyomin and Eunjung is really nice too.
Btw this is available for downloading here, http://www.tiaradiadem.com/forums/topic/26966-varietyhd-140520-jiyeon-mnet-rude-show-ep4/

Hey everyone! Jiyeon needs our help!!! Be sure to vote for her music video on the Eat Your Kimchi by following the link below!
http://www.eatyourkimchi.com/kpopcharts/ji-yeon-never-ever/

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Moving on to the MV, I think depressing themes have already become her bread and butter. She is really able to bring out emotions with her phenomenal facial expressions. This adds on to the mysterious sexiness that the whole song and dance are trying to enunciate. The whole feel of the MV and song are really well complemented with the stop-motion of the home scenes where Jiyeon wakes up to her normal routine. Once again I’m not gonna lie: this song and MV aren’t the best out there, BUT, with the combination of the whole theme and feel to it, it is arguably a top tier standard, in terms of art (music and dance are considered arts anyway). Something interesting to note is that the only thing that remains in ‘colour’ are Jiyeon’s nails and the piece of garment or scarf that she had been weaving the entire MV.

The MV tells us the story of this lady that Jiyeon is portraying but does not give us a proper resolution. There can be two interpretations: (1, the most popular interpretation) Jiyeon is haunted by her past relationship and she still pines for the man she loves; as a result, she loses her sanity and ends up in an asylum (the white, faceless figure is supposedly her doctor while the man in black with the umbrella is her past lover). And (2, what I think the MV is really about) Jiyeon is haunted by her past relationship and is unable to let him go. She lost her sanity ages ago as can be seen in the MV where she always wakes up to her routine and continues sewing this garment (she is thinking that they’re still together, JUST LIKE PAINKILLER). There are instances where she realises that she’s insane, and all that she lives in is just a facade (she looks into the mirror and the whole house - her world - decolourises). In the last scene, it is showing her finally realising the reality, the asylum room might just be a metaphor.
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[12.05.20] Video HD - Jiyeon @ Mnet Rude Show Ep. 4 (Some Cuts)



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I think there will be release other parts soon.
EDIT.
New dailymotion link
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1vrzk1_hd-140520-jiyeon-mnet-rude-show_music
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[14.05.20] Jiyeon, “I am not looking to compete with G.NA and Hyosung; I want to prove T-ara has not given up”


On the 19th, Jiyeon held a press conference in Gangnamgu at Core Contents Media ahead of the release of her first solo mini-album. At the conference, she revealed her feelings of satisfaction and burden of being the first T-ara member to promote as a solo artist.
“Because I’m the maknae, do I have to be the first [to have a solo debut]?” Jiyeon joked at the beginning of the press conference. Regarding her upcoming solo debut, Jiyeon said that, “The first time I was offered a solo debut I could was hesitant. I worried a lot about having to do everything by myself and it was a burden to me so much that I trembled and couldn’t sleep at night. ”
“I’ve practiced a lot and I’m getting a lot of support now from fans,” Jiyeon said. “I also received support from the T-ara unnies and Duble Sidekick sunbaes.” She continued with, “It wouldn’t be true to say I don’t still feel burdened, but I think it’s a good image for me to overcome the challenges I’m faced with.”
It’s also very troublesome for Jiyeon to have to stand alone when in the past, she was used to standing on stage along side five unnies. But Jiyeon won’t be staying true to T-ara’s colors. “I have a lot greed. We have prepared a different style of song and choreography. I want to show charms that are unique to me,” she said.
Jiyeon’s title song “1MIN1SEC” was composed by the team Duble Sidekick and shows off a unique charm of poetic lyrics and melody in a mid-tempo beat. The lyrics are in the view of an honest woman who cannot ever give up on the man she loves.
The concept of “1MIN1SEC” is sexy. Jiyeon said that, “It was not my idea to have a sexy concept. I wanted to have an androygnous concept, with some feminine and masculine aspects.” But when she was asked what sexy meant to her, Jiyeon replied, “I never thought of myself as sexy, but now when I go up on stage, I feel like my gaze is slowly changing. I am becoming more confident.”




At the same time as Jiyeon, G.NA and Jeon Hyosung have came back as solo artists. Inevitably, they all have been compared because of their songs all being composed by Duble Sidekick but because they also all have sexy concepts.
Jiyeon said, “I worried in the beginning about this, but after watching their songs and music videos, I realized we all have different concepts. So I think that we can all have a win-win situation.”
She continued, “In reality, I’m not close with many celebrities, but I hope I can use this opportunity to be closer with them. I am competitive, but not right now.”
When she was asked how she would stand out, she said, “I actually don’t have any weapon. I would only say I’m trying to do my best.” She also stated, “Honestly, I just want to show that T-ara has not given up.”
In conclusion, Jiyeon revealed her future expectations: “This is not the last time I will make a solo album,” she said, “I hope to take on the challenge again.”
Jiyeon’s “Never Ever” mini-album will be released at noon today (May 2oth) and her first stage performance will be on the May 22nd episode of M!Countdown. Make sure you have purchased her album via YesAsia if you haven’t already!
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Source: Newsen / BNT News
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

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[14.05.19] Video HD - Jiyeon 'Never Ever' MV Ver. 1&2











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It's really not strange for male fans to be proud of being called Queen's... if the Queen of England can have her 'Queen's Own' military units (Queen's Own Regiments, Queen's Own Rifles, Highlanders, Yeomanry etc.~) then our T-ara queens can also have their own 'Queen's Own Fanboy Army' I always say

Yes, one point is that the popularity of the Hallyu wave ~at least for the girl bands~ seems to be ebbing not only in Japan but also the rest of the world & even in Korea itself (honestly I don't even follow K-pop as much as I use to anymore accept for T-ara & KBS variety shows) but the other point is both Kara & T-ara are neglecting to promote their J-songs & albums prior to the release.
The fact is that T-ara can still chart over Perfume (album debuted same day and was #4 just below T-ara) who are #1 at Nikkei Entertainment 2014 Female Group Ranking without real effort (http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bml4NKTCEAAETE7.jpg) shows that our girls can actually compete with the local big names if CCM would just put more effort to it. As mentioned above this is still an accomplishment.
But what type of promotion did the members actually do in Japan for Gossip Girls besides that team battle in Sakigate Eight? When was the last time they performed live on Japanese TV? Heck Gossip Girls doesn't even have a real MV (which are called PVs~ P-romotional V-ideos in Japan btw.... Promotional.... Videos...) accept a recycled version of Do You Know Me (where their lips don't match) and Behind the Scene videos. TV & PV before the sale day that's the ticket to good sales & I can't believe CCM couldn't get the airtime if they just allocated more money & manpower on promoting.
To me right now CCM is just looking at the Japanese market as a place where they can make easy side-pocket money without investing too much time, energy & funds to do it. Which is a waste since the T-ara members have did a great job in recording Gossip Girls (love the songs!) & no doubt will love to put some of the good old T-ara-style hard work to promote it (remember the Bunny Style multi-city promotion?).
So basically if:
1. CCM's strategy is getting as much money possible from Japan by spending as little as they can so CCM can allocate more resources to their activities in Korea -->SUCCESS!
2. If CCM wants to make T-ara a household name in Japan and overpass Kara (which is still recovering from member losses) as the #2 K-girl band there ---> DO A BETTER JOB CCM!

[14.05.15] Video - Jiyeon Moon Hejoon's Pure 15 Fancam







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[14.05.18] Video HD - Mnet Rude Show EP4 Preview




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[14.05.17] T-ara in an interview with Sanspo, “We are showing you a different side of us through Gossip Girls”


Through T-ara’s Gossip Girls album, we were able to see a brand new side of T-ara. Our six members hold two years and eight months in their hands since their debut in Japan.
For a release event, T-ara headed over to Japan. With sparkling smiles, the six members gave a positive interview for Sanspo in relation to the new album. In particular, Jiyeon showed a lovely side of hers by taking off her high heels during the photoshoot and standing barefoot on the floor in order to eliminate the height difference between the members.
Q: T-ara will release the long awaited third album Gossip Girls on May 14th, after about 2 years and 8 months since the debut in Japan.
Qri: It is almost 3 years since our debut in Japan, frankly speaking I couldn’t believe in it at first. At the same time I’m so glad and I really want to meet the Japanese fans
Soyeon: This time Gossip Girls will be different from the two previous albums. Apart from the songs from the singles (Lead the way, La’BooN, Number Nine, etc.), it will contain many new original Japanese songs. It will also contain Japanese version of “Do You Know Me?” which is the latest Korean hit song. We portrayed melodies of house, Latin and American pop in the songs. You will see different side of T-ara!
Q: The title Gossip Girls is a bit surprising, what is the album’s concept about?
Eunjung: (laughs) This is the image of American celebrities. We did the photoshoot for the CD jacket in an atmosphere of being constant objectives for paparazzi and then we take off our uniform jackets and having a party in a limousine. For the first time the story defined the concept of the photoshoot, so look forward to it.
Hyomin: The uniform was inspired by the US TV-series Gossip Girls and it was a bit fancy to wear. Yet still remembering student days and looking younger and happy because of the uniform brings up a fresh mood
Q: How was the recording?
Jiyeon: As Soyeon unnie has said earlier, this time we introduced new genres into the songs of the album, and the new tempo was a bit difficult (laughs). We’ve been recording one song a day over a period of one week
Q: T-ara took a challenge for a trip to Hawaii On Fuji TV’s Sakigake! Music Ranking Eight which was recorded for the Limited Edition ver.A album
Boram: The members were competing with each other in different games for a trip to Hawaii! Because we wanted to go to Hawaii we tried very hard to win and it was fun!
Q: Who got the trip to Hawaii in the end?
Boram: (laughs) Please look forward for the DVD

Q: Well then, recommend us songs and tell us about your favorite songs from the album!
Boram: I’d recommend the main song Just Now. This song has an American pop theme and it is very bright and positive
Qri: I like the song from the single called Lead the way. I really liked it during the recording. I’ve listened to it about 100 times. And I often listen to it nowadays
Hyomin: I like Lead the way too. Until now, dances of most of our songs had a briskly feel but this song is a medium tempo ballad and it was a new challenge for us
Jiyeon: (In Japanese) I’d recommend Keep On Walking. (In Korean) When you’re in a bad mood and you listen to it, it will cheer you up
Q: There is a nostalgic J-pop feel in it, in a way?
Hyomin: I’ve been listening to J-pop for a long time and when I’ve heard Lead the way for the first time, I’ve thought that with such an atmosphere this should be a good song
Q: Memories～You gave me guidance～ is the image song for the Japanese movie Jinx!!! where Hyomin played the leading role. This song has also been recorded and included on the album?
Hyomin: (sings a few lines) Jinx!!! is the movie with me as the lead, and the excitement only doubled with having our song as a theme song (laughs)
Q: Tell us your memories of the movie making
Hyomin: There are really a lot of memories. During a 3 week period of the movie shooting in Fukuoka, I made Japanese friends for the first time. It took me some to accommodate because I was in Japan for three weeks for the first time. But the people from the staff were very kind and this is the best memory
Q: Speaking of Japanese movies, Eunjung also appeared in Dodge GO! GO! as a child actress?
Eunjung: (everyone is surprised and a big fuss is going on) That’s embarrassing!　I did not used make-up during the times of junior high school at all! Five Japanese and five Koreans successfully passed the audition and we’ve been practicing dodge-ball with the representative players during the movie shooting. Ah, yet still, I’m very embarrassed!!
Q: Double A side LA’BooN has also been included?
Eunjung: This is my favorite song. I think this song fits perfectly for the spring drive. The song has Arabian nights motive.
Soyeon: I’d recommend “Do You Know Me? (Japanese ver.). This is remake of the song by a famous Korean band Sandpebbles, recorded in 1977. T-ara’sversion of this song is completely new. The song is included in the Japanese album, I think the Japanese fans will like this song; we rerecorded it in the Japanese language anew.
Q: In Korea, everyone played a role of a different character on stage as in musical for this song?
Soyeon: At first Jiyeon’s and Hyomin’s characters were not set, but during the practice we defined the characters which fitted for each particular member, like during the times of Roly-Poly.

Q: The message in the Japanese songs can be heard clearly, did you practice a lot?
Jiyeon: (laughs) Really?　We’ve practiced a lot
Q: Since the title of the album is Gossip Girls, tell us a bit of gossip?
Eunjung: When to go to buy coffee and drinks, I unwillingly get food as well (laughs)
Soyeon: Lately, we were invited to attend a famous fashion show in Korea, the members and I went there being sponsored with very expensive clothes. However, we had to return the clothes at the end of the show and it was a bit sad to return there in our everyday clothes
Hyomin: My little gossip is that I have two dogs and I buy a lot of clothes for them to wear, but I rarely bath them (laughs)
Qri: I really like shoes and I wear expensive shoes, but at the same time I wear very cheap socks for about 500 won (everyone bursts into laughter)
Boram: I spend a lot on cosmetics, when we are in Japan I buy a lot of cosmetics, I usually buy three bags.
Jiyeon: I’m not such a type who cares a lot about clothes, I can wear what my mom buys me, without saying anything. I like nail art, I’d go to a shop when I wear expensive clothes.
Q: Jiyeon and Hyomin will have a solo debut in Korea?
Hyomin: (In Japanese) Oh, thank you very much!
Jiyeon: (In Japanese) I’ll do my best!!
Q: Any message for the Japanese fans in conclusion?
Qri: We are very happy that we were able to meet the fans during the promotion of the third album Gossip Girls.. The album will contain a lot of new original Japanese songs, so please listen to it and enjoy
T-ara are named after a crown (tiara) for a reason – the Queens of the music industry debuted in Korea in July 2009. After the release of their song Bo Peep Bo Peep, they were heading to the top and with good performances in variety shows and various activities, they continued on to debut in Japan on September 28th, 2011 with Bo Peep Bo Peep. They accomplished a feat straight away by becoming the first foreign artist in history to win the 1st place on the Oricon weekly chart with their debut single.
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Source: Sanspo
Translated by: Cheetah @ TiaraDiadem

[14.05.17] Video - Hyundai Group CF (Dani)



Dani part: 0:03 - 0:09

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