D-Unit’s Wooram cries over T-ara member Boram’s worsening health

D-Unit‘s Wooram began crying as she talked about T-ara member Boram‘s worsening health.

Both T-ara and D-Unit appeared on the September 8th broadcast of MBC‘s ‘Music Core‘. Although the two have similar promotional schedules and would potentially meet frequently at music programs, they have not been able to do so due to the T-ara scandal.

Wooram was able to meet her older sister, Boram, during her free time and talk with her. Wooram relayed, “Unni lost too much weight. It’s to the extent of being a skeleton. Because of the ‘T-ara’ problem, she had a lot of worries and concerns so she didn’t eat well“, in which she began crying over Boram’s worsening health.

However, Boram tried to comfort her younger sister as she told her, “It’s not to the extent of worrying. I’m doing well so don’t worry.” Wooram explained, “Everyday, T-ara related articles come up and because of the public’s negative view, the members seem to have a lot of worries and troubles.”

Wooram promised to T-ara’s Boram that she would rise to the original position as she stated, “Unni placed first on music programs. Because the T-ara members worked hard, they were able to achieve these accomplishments. Rank is not important for D-Unit, but we hope to work hard and achieve 1st.”

D-Unit’s representative revealed, “The sister relationship between Boram and Wooram is exceptional. It’s good to see them encourage each other. Wooram’s concern over Boram’s deteriorating health and weight loss is substantial. It would be good to see them promote healthily.”

Source: TV Report via Nate

T-ara will not hold ‘Music Bank’ comeback stage

On September 6th, T-ara made a comeback with “Sexy Love” on Mnet’s ‘M! Countdown‘, but it seems the girls will not be following suit on ‘Music Bank‘ tonight.

It was rumored before that the girls wouldn’t be performing, and speculations have been confirmed. The ‘Music Bank’ staff revealed that they are currently in discussions in regards to having T-ara perform, but for the time being they have announced that T-ara will not be performing for this week’s show. “We are currently discussing about T-ara’s appearance, but as of right now they won’t be holding a comeback stage on the 7th’s broadcast,” they stated.

After tonight’s break, T-ara will be appearing on MBC‘s ‘Music Core‘ and SBS ‘Inkigayo‘. On the 18th of September, as mentioned previously, they will also be holding a large showcase in Hong Kong.

Source: Daum

T-ara pre-records comeback stage for ‘M! Countdown’ + cancels “little T-ara” performance

It has been reported that T-ara has pre-recorded their performance for their first comeback stage on ‘M! Countdown‘ for “Sexy Love” and most likely will not be appearing on stage during the live broadcast.

The group will be appearing on ‘M! Countdown’ scheduled to air on September 6th, however, their performance will not be live, but rather pre-recorded. The staff of the show revealed, “T-ara has been recording since early in the morning. Media representatives are not allowed.”

In addition, it has also been revealed that the group will no longer be performing with “little T-ara” due to the negative reaction from the public, who voiced that it was inappropriate to put in children around the age of 10 for a comeback performance titled “Sexy Love”.

As the agency has decided to utilize the pre-recording method rather than a live performance, many speculated that it was probably due to the fear of outlash from antifans. However, Core Contents Media refuted the speculations, stating, “There are many instances when comeback stages are pre-recorded. Also, there are many cases when groups will pre-record and then head over to other schedules and not stand on the actual stage during the live broadcast… We are not intentionally avoiding standing on the live broadcast stage. It is actually a stranger event when one pre-records and waits backstage during the actual broadcast as well.”

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T-ara receives criticism for ‘little T-ara’ + CCM responds

After revealing that their comeback stage would be joined by ‘little T-ara‘, T-ara is receiving criticism for using children in their promotions of “Sexy Love“.

T-ara’s “Sexy Love” comeback stage on the September 6th KST broadcast of Mnet‘s ‘M! Countdown‘ will be joined by young girls, who have been dubbed ‘little T-ara’.

However, in light of a recent controversy involving children (Note: Not related to T-ara or Core Contents Media), many netizens are outraged at the idea of young girls being involved in the performance considering the song’s sexy concept. They cited the 15+ viewer rating of ‘M! Countdown’ and T-ara’s bullying controversy in their criticisms as well.

Core Contents Media responded on the 4th, “[Little T-ara] is not performing with them [for the song], but are participating in the opening stage. “

“Little T-ara will be performing separately from T-ara in a 35-second opening stage, in which they’ll do the robot dance for the concept… Afterwards, the T-ara members will appear and perform their song.”

Source: JoongAng via Naver; Osen via Naver

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T-ara’s Soyeon to return to the set of ‘Haeundae Lovers’

It has been revealed that T-ara‘s Soyeon will be making her return to the drama set of ‘Haeundae Lovers‘ on August 15th after recently being involved in a car accident.

On August 14th, a KBS drama representative revealed to MyDaily, “For now, Soyeon will be returning to the set on the 15th. We’re planning to continue the shoot as cautiously as possible.”

“If the film shoot on the 15th goes smoothly, there will be no problem with the broadcasts on the 20th and 21st. Soyeon’s reps as well as the staff members have no thoughts on dropping [her] from he series at this point.”

Soyeon was involved in a car accident on August 13th while traveling down to Busan to film her drama, where her vehicle slipped on the rainy road and hit the guard rail twice before flipping on its side. After receiving emergency treatment at a hospital in Gyeoungbuk, the singer was then transferred to a hospital in Seoul for a more thorough check up.

Core Contents Media revealed, “Although there are no major external injuries, there’s a chance that she may suffer from some of the after effects of the accident. Since it was a big accident, we’re closely monitoring her condition.”

Source: MyDaily via Nate

T-ara’s Hyomin shows tears during press conference for ‘The Thousandth Man’

T-ara‘s Hyomin ended up shedding a few tears during the press conference for MBC‘s fantasy sitcom ‘The Thousandth Man‘.

The singer, along with her co-stars Kang Ye Won, Lee Chun Hee, Jun Mi Sun, INFINITE‘s Woohyun, as well as PDs Kang Chul Woo and Choi Hwa Jin, attended the press conference that took place on August 14th at the MBC Dream Center in Ilsan.

Producers of the drama requested reporters in advance to only ask questions regarding the drama.

However, reporters brought up T-ara’s recent controversy, asking, “The public is interested, so please give an explanation behind the bullying controversy involving Hwayoung.”

Hyomin responded, “First of all, I’m very happy to be here. All of the actors and staff members of ‘The Thousandth Man’ worked hard and their efforts have come to fruition, so I hope the questions will only be related to the drama,” and ended up with tears filling her eyes.

‘The Thousandth Man’ will begin airing on August 17th.

Source & Image: Star News via Nate

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T-ara’s Hyomin to attend press conference for ‘The Thousandth Man’

T-ara‘s Hyomin will be making her first public appearance after the controversy through the production press conference for her upcoming drama.

The singer is scheduled to attend the press conference for MBC‘s fantasy sitcom ‘The Thousandth Man‘ at the MBC Dream Center in Ilsan on August 14th.

Other attendees include Kang Ye Won, Lee Chun Hee, Jun Mi Sun, Seo Kyung Suk, Park Jung Hak, and INFINITE‘s Woohyun. However, things could change last minute for MBC revealed, “The attendance list may chance depending on the filming schedule.”

Hyomin’s attendance, in particular, is attracting attention as the public is curious to know whether she will be speaking about the bullying rumors surrounding T-ara and former member Hwayoung.

‘The Thousandth Man’ is a fantasy sitcom about a gumiho (nine tailed fox) who must eat the livers of 1,000 men in order to become a true human being. Hyomin, who plays the role of the gumiho, has finished consuming 999 livers before she chances upon a man she truly falls in love with, but must still work to obtain his liver to live.

The drama will begin airing on August 17th.

Source & Image: Star News via Nate

D-Unit’s Wooram reveals she does not know details of T-ara’s situation

Wooram (RAM), the younger sister of T-ara‘s Boram, revealed that she does not know the details of T-ara’s recent issues.

While standing by in the waiting room for her group’s ‘M! Countdown‘ stage on August 2 KST, D-Unit member RAM stated to a reporter, “My sister has recently experienced a lot of hardship, so I tried to call her because I wanted to ask how she was doing, but her phone is turned off,” expressing her worry.

She continued, “I was excited to finally debut and stand on the same stage as my sister, but I’m disappointed that didn’t happen. I don’t know the details of the situation, but I hope it gets resolved soon.”

In related news, D-Unit released their debut album on August 2nd. Check out the group’s debut performance of “I’m Missin You“ on ‘M! Countdown’ here.

Source + Image: Osen via Daum

T-Jinyo representatives reject Kim Kwang Soo’s offer to meet

The representatives of T-Jinyo (‘We Demand the Truth about T-ara‘) have rejected Core Content Media CEO Kim Kwang Soo‘s offer to meet.

The CEO offered to meet with T-Jinyo earlier today in order to clear up any alleged misunderstandings about the recent issues concerning T-ara and former member Hwayoung.

On August 3 KST, T-Jinyo made a post titled, “We’ll let you know about the meeting between Core Contents Media and T-Jinyo.”

The contents stated, “After speaking with the organizer of this meeting, we’ve decided that we will not meet with CCM. We feel that it would be faster to get the truth from the T-ara members themselves rather than Kim Kwang Soo.”

“If the representatives of T-Jinyo and Kim Kwang Soo were to meet, it would be an [open and clear] meeting. T-Jinyo is not a simple anti-fan cafe, so we will not be appearing as a whole. Please send any questions concerning the protest to ‘Sajungyeon’ (social union) rather than to T-Jinyo. T-Jinyo is a cafe for public indignation, while Sajungyeon is a cafe for people who would like to take action.”

T-Jinyo will hold their protest on August 4 at 5PM KST in front of the Core Contents Media building.

Source: Osen

Kim Kwang Soo offers to meet with representatives of T-Jinyo

CEO of Core Contents Media, Kim Kwang Soo, has offered to meet with three representatives from online community, ‘T-Jinyo‘ (‘We Demand the Truth about T-ara‘).

On August 3rd, CCM representatives revealed, “Kim Kwang Soo has proposed a meeting with three representatives of the members of T-Jinyo.”

The proposal calls for a meeting between Kim Kwang Soo, three individuals from T-Jinyo, and two public-culture critics, while excluding all media.

Kim Kwang Soo shared, “I will listen to all that they have to say about T-ara and the situation, and completely resolve all their curiosities and leave not a single doubt.”

“Choose anyone that can represent T-Jinyo and  leave your decision as an official notice on the T-Jinyo cafe by 5PM on August 3rd… I’m saying this again, but it is definitely not a story involving bullying,” he added.

In related news, T-Jinyo has declared that they will be going ahead with their protest on August 4th, but with only 30 members as the police will not allow more due to regulations in the area.

Source: Newsen via Nate

Idol groups scramble to avoid overlapping their comebacks with T-ara’s ‘Sexy Love’ comeback

Entertainment companies are scrambling to find out the exact date for T-ara‘s “Sexy Love” comeback in order to avoid having their own comebacks overshadowed by the issues that may be brought up with T-ara’s comeback.

Having seen T-ara’s controversy bury all other news over the past few days, industry officials with idol groups that were originally scheduled to make a comeback near August or September have revealed that they’re working avoid overlapping with T-ara’s comeback. Although Core Contents Media announced that there would be no change to the girls’ upcoming comeback, their concert has already been postponed, leading to hints of a similar fate for their “Sexy Love” release.

The single is currently slated for an August 14th release, but the distribution date hasn’t been set in stone yet.

One official from a group preparing for comeback commented, “If T-ara were to postpone their comeback by just a bit, there’s a chance they’ll overlap with us. We feel that it’s best to avoid them altogether since it’s obvious that they’ll bring with them a lot of other issues. We’re looking to keep a fair distance away from T-ara’s comeback.”

Source + Photos: OSEN via Nate

T-ara to hold an arena tour in Japan next year

It seems T-ara is looking to soldier on despite recent setbacks, as they’ve just announced that they’ve got an arena tour in Japan in the works.

On August 2nd, a representative revealed, “EMI Japan and J-Rock will be working with T-ara for an arena tour project in Japan next year, a concert largely considered the dream of every artist.”

The arena tour project is looking to gather over 150,000 fans next year. As a concert tour that only the top ranked artists in the country can go on, the company has high hopes and is expecting at least 10 to 20,000 fans per concert nationwide.

T-ara recently completed their Japanese tour concert, which began in June and ended last month at the Budokan, a concert hall also considered a stage of dreams for most artists. The girls sold out all 20,000 seats for both days.

Having completed their “Day by Day” promotions in Korea, the girls will focus on their solo activities for the time being. Core Contents Media stated, “Through this controversy, T-ara will mature and reflect on themselves and return with better music to pay back the public by working even harder.”

T-ara will also release “Sexy Love” in Japan at the end of October.

Source + Photos: TV Report via Nate, Star Today via Nate

Hwayoung and sister Hyoyoung revealed to have visited different entertainment agency

It’s been reported that previous T-ara member Hwayoung and sister Hyoyoung went to visit an entertainment agency other than Core Contents Media, on the 1st of August.

The two sisters, who went to visit CCM’s president Kim Kwang Soo the day before on the 31st KST, were revealed to have met with a representative of Maru Entertainment.

Although details of the conversation are undisclosed, people are convinced that the meeting may have been taken to mediate the current issues at hand. Maru Entertainment’s president Lee Jae Hyuk is reported to have ties to CCM, and it seems that Hwayoung is communicating with Maru Entertainment after discussions with CCM.

Hwayoung posted the statement ”Please stop now“ on her Twitter account on the 30th, and as of this moment, the dispute between the two parties appears to have been settled.

On the 1st, the president of CCM made an official statement regarding his conversation with Hwayoung, stating that the discord between and artist and himself has been resolved. During this time, Core Contents Media stated that Hwayoung had expressed her desire to go her own way and pursue her own music.

The question of whether or not Hwayoung will return to T-ara has yet to be answered. Many are curious to find out if she and Core Contents Media will continue talking it out, or if Hwayoung will explore a new route with a different agency.

Source + Image: Osen

T-ara’s first domestic concert to be postponed

T-ara‘s first domestic concert, which was originally scheduled for August 11th, will be postponed.

Despite earlier announcements that stated that the group will go on with all their planned activities, T-ara has been canceling upcoming events with the backlash they’ve currently been receiving from the public.

As such, it seemed inevitable that their upcoming domestic concert would have to face changes in plans as well.

“The upcoming T-ara concert on the 11th has been postponed,” Core Contents Media stated. “The members of T-ara desperately requested for the agency to postpone their first domestic concert on the 11th.”

The representative also added, “While talking it over with CEO Kim Kwang Soo, the members stated, ‘In a situation like this, we don’t think we can show fans bright, happy, and lively sides of ourselves on stage. Fans will probably not enjoy seeing us that way as well,’ and requested for the postponement of the concert.”

The issue of tickets being refunded was also mentioned by the agency when they stated, “Although reports claimed that large amounts of ticket refund requests had come in for T-ara’s first domestic concert, we’ve only received 20-30 requests.”

“We believe that the only way we can repay fans is for T-ara to become more mature and self-reflect in light of this situation and continue to create good music. With that said, we will be concluding ‘Day by Day‘ promotions,” said the agency.

In related news, although there will not be group activities for the time being, Soyeon, Eunjung, and Hyomin will be carrying on their individual activities with their respective dramas.

Source: Joynews

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Hwayoung’s father reached for comments after controversy

Former T-ara member Hwayoung‘s father has broken his silence for the first time since the controversy

On the morning of August 1st, reporters of E-Today were able to reach out to him through a phone call. The father spared his words, leaving a short statement saying, “I’m sorry.”

However, after his apology, he kept silent when asked further about his thoughts on the controversy surrounding his daughter and T-ara. To the questions that followed, he replied, “I don’t have anything in particular to say. I’ll leave it as no comment.”

So far, no other family member of Hwayoung, besides her sister and her father, have spoken on the issue.

Source + Photos: E-Today via Nate

Hwayoung leaves a secret message for fans on Twitter?

In response to the recent controversy with T-ara, Hwayoung left a message to fans on Twitter.

The former T-ara member’s post thanked her fans for their concern and asked them to discontinue their protests. She also asked for forgiveness for her actions and promised to return with an improved image.

Though the unexpected apology and request for ceasefire was surprising, there is rumored to be an alleged hidden message in Hwayoung’s post.

Fans all over the world have started to point out that if the first letters of each line of the message are read vertically, the message “Only fans know” can be seen. Because of this alleged secret message, some are saying that Hwayoung may not truly be apologizing for her actions.

Fans commented on the fact that Hwayoung did not insert a space between her words purposefully, and these speculations have spread like wild fire across the internet.

However, it’s important to note that depending on the type of browser used, the words may not align at all.

What do you think? Did Hwayoung mean to spell out “Only fans know” as a way of showing her true thoughts? Or are fans reacting to a coincidence?

Source: Money Today via Naver

 

 

 

T-ara’s appearance at ‘K-pop Yeosu Expo Super Concert’ canceled

allthatkpops previously reported that T-ara would temporarily halt scheduling future events, and that the SBS ‘K-pop Yeosu Expo Super Concert‘ on August 1st was the last official event scheduled on their books.

It’s now being reported that T-ara’s special performance at the concert has been canceled. Core Contents Media announced on July 31st at 6:25PM KST: “About 30, 40 minutes ago, due to a variety of reasons, the upcoming concert appearance has been canceled. We’ve finished [consulting] with the producers.”

The performance would have been the group’s first after member Hwayoung‘s leave, and the agency decided that due to the public’s reaction, it would be best for T-ara not to participate in the event.

Furthermore, T-ara will not be appearing on this week’s music programs.

Source: Star News via Naver

T-ara’s largest fan community to shut down

The largest online fan community for T-ara, t-arafan.com, announced that it will be shutting down their site on August 15th KST.

The fan cafe has received over 4 million cumulative visitors, and is the largest gathering of T-ara fans in the world.

The cafe operator posted: “I have decided to shut down the fan site. Since it was my first time running a fan cafe, I’m sure [it wasn't perfect], and I want to thank all the members who have participated. I hope we can meet again if fate allows.”

The fan cafe will be shutting down on August 15, one day after T-ara’s scheduled comeback on August 14.

Source: Sports Seoul

Which girl group idols speak in dialects the most?

A recent online community board post titled, “Girl group speaking in dialect” has been receiving attention.

The post ranked current girl group idols based on how much they spoke in a nonstandard, regional accent. The top level included After School‘s Lizzy,  A Pink‘s Eunji, and Dal Shabet‘s Subin.

The author wrote about Lizzy, “Gets loved for speaking in dialect on talk shows. Captured all the male fans with her aegyo-filled dialect.” For Eunji, the author wrote, “Currently rising star in dialect,” and for Subin: “Urban visual, but mouth is country.”

The middle level consisted of f(x)‘s Sulli and SECRET‘s Sunhwa. The author explained for Sulli, “Occasionally speaks in dialect for TV. Intelligent for knowing how to use the male hearts that go crazy for dialect,” and for Sunhwa: “Dialect pops up during conversations or when she gets flustered.”

Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon and T-ara‘s Hyomin were placed in the lower level because they are both from provinces that use a nonstandard accent, but they rarely speak in dialect.

After viewing the post, netizens commented, “Lizzy is the most charming,” “Who’s the girl with Gangnam style visuals and speaks in dialect,” and “Dialect equals Lizzy, Subin, and Eunji.”

Source+Picture: Busan Ilbo via Naver

T-ara to temporarily halt scheduling future events?

It seems we will not be seeing much of T-ara until their next comeback.

It’s been reported that T-ara’s performance at the SBS ‘K-POP Yeosu Expo Super Concert’ on August 1st is the last official event scheduled on their books for the time being.

On July 31st, T-ara’s associate revealed, “We didn’t plan any schedules because they are going into preparations for a follow-up song,” while also adding, “We have not made any definite decisions on the temporary halting of their schedules.”

Currently, it has been reported that T-ara has been canceling their planned schedules and avoiding appearances at formal events. As reported earlier, there were plans for member Eunjung to attend the VIP screening of ‘I Am the King‘, but she ended up not showing up for the event.

It looks like it will be a while before we get to see T-ara as they wait for this storm to pass while preparing for their next comeback.

Source: Star Today via Nate