121028 D-Unit releases teaser photo for Ujin

Following the releases of the image teasers for members Ram and Zin, rookie hip-hop group D-Unit has revealed the latest image teaser for Ujin, leading up to their comeback with “Luv Me”!

Representatives previously explained, “We put a lot of focus on their styles for this new album by trying out outfits that would normally be worn by male idols as well as the incorporation of tattoos.”

Teaser videos will be released starting November 1st, and their new single ‘Luv Me‘ will be released on the 7th.

121029 D-Unit releases group teaser photo

Following the releases of the image teasers for members Ram, Zin and Ujin, rookie hip-hop group D-Unit has now revealed a group teaser photo for their comeback with “Luv Me”!

Representatives previously explained, “We put a lot of focus on their styles for this new album by trying out outfits that would normally be worn by male idols as well as the incorporation of tattoos.”

The teaser videos will be released starting on November 1st, and their new single ‘Luv Me‘ will be released on the 7th.

Tip: Yaidaris

121030 Ram reveals sister T-ara Boram’s feelings on D-UNIT comeback

D-UNIT‘s Ram revealed that her older sister, T-ara‘s Boram, is worried about her comeback.

In an interview with OSEN on the 30th, Ram stated, “[D-UNIT] is making a comeback in November, and Boram unni is always telling me [things because she's worried]. Because unni thinks that the T-ara situation that occurred around my debut caused harm to me, she’s always feeling sorry about it.”

Ram went on, “Unni and I are only a year apart in age, so we fought growing up. However, because we now have the same profession and meet a lot, I’ve realized how important she is to me. These days, unni calls me first, and when practice gets difficult, she visits me even at the crack of dawn.”

In related news, D-UNIT is making a comeback on November 7 with their new single album, ‘Luv Me‘.

Source: Osen

121027 T-ara releases Japanese "Sexy Love" MV

T-ara releases the Japanese version "Sexy Love" MV,check out the full video
Which version do you prefer?Japanese or Korean?

121029 T-ara to perform free mini-live event in Oita, Japan

T-ara will have their first public performance of "Sexy Love" in Japan!

Venue: Park Place Oita, first floor stage in Oita Prefecture
Date: November 11th at 11:30

The free mini-live event will be a lottery through T-ara's official website. The details will be announced later.

Source: http://ameblo.jp/t-a...1389461965.html
Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121025 Which T-ara Lunch Would You Prefer?

T-ara′s Ji Yeon and Hyo Min are in the same group, but they′ve been eating two different diets.

In a recently released photo, Hyo Min is shown eating her fill of rice with a side of meat, while Ji Yeon is shown smiling with a lunch box full of fruit.

The lunches turned out to be from T-ara′s fans. They presented Hyo Min with meat because she needs to gain weight, while they gave Ji Yeon fruit because she needs to lose weight.

A rep from Core Contents Media said, "The T-ara members have been eating different diets that fit their figures. Sometimes they eat with their backs turned in case they want to eat each other′s lunches."

Netizens said about the lunches, "Ji Yeon should gain weight too," "They′re not throwing the food out after having just a mouthful, are they?" "I need a fruit box" and "Those fans are great."

T-ara is currently active as a seven group member after Hwa Young left the group. It plans to launch an Asia tour next year.

Photo credit: Core Contents Media

121024 Preview for T-ara’s “Sexy Love” Japanese version revealed

T-ara will be releasing a new Japanese single “Sexy Love” on November 14th. Giving a sneak peek for the fans, a Japanese news show has revealed a short preview for the single’s music video.

“Sexy Love” was released in Korea on September 3rd with their album ‘Mirage’. The song is the work of Shinsadong Tiger and written by Choi Kyujong, the same team who made T-ara’s “Bo Peep Bo Peep” and “Roly Poly” and “Lovey Dovey”.

Check out the preview below.

121022 Eunjung preparing for early 2013 drama comeback?

T-ara's Eunjung is currently in discussion for a role in the SBS drama "Money Incarnation".

After controversy being fired from her drama role a few monthd ago, T-ara member Ham Eunjung is preparing for a drama comeback early next year. Eunjung has received an offer from the SBS drama "Money Incarnation" that broadcasts in January to star in it.

"Money Incarnation" has the same PD at "Giant" as well as the same writer and a lot of the same crew. Ham Eunjung, Kang Jihwan and Hwang Jungeum are all being considered for the drama which is about the desire for money and love mixed into the legal professions. Eunjung previously worked with Kang Jihwan in the 2010 drama "Coffee House" and T-ara has featured in Hwang Jungeum's music when she was still in Core Contents Media.

According to drama officials, after a meeting on the 21st, they discussed Eunjung and her firing from the SBS drama "Five Fingers" and the passion she had for acting. They hope they can make a "hit" cast with Kang Jihwan and Hwang Jungeum as well.

Because of a bullying controversy that arose amongst the T-ara members, Eunjung was previously fired the currently broadcasting drama "Five Fingers".


Source: http://sports.donga....1021/50279003/3
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121022 Eunjung's agency claims Eunjung has not received a drama offer for "Money Incarnation"

It was recently revealed T-ara's Eunjung was offered a role in a new SBS drama after being dismissed from a previous drama role.

Eunjung's agency responsible for her acting said on the 22nd to Star News in a phone call, "Ham Eunjung never received an offer to star in the SBS drama 'Money Incarnation'."

An official for SBS previously said that Eunjung was preparing for an early 2013 drama comeback with the SBS drama "Money Incarnation" and has met with the PD and director, but Eunjung's agency denies that this has happened.

Source: http://star.mt.co.kr...&outlink=2
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121022 T-ara's Eunjung had no time for a drama or movie schedule

Eunjung, member of T-ara, has dismissed the possibility of starring in a drama.

T-ara's agency Core Contents Media said on the 22nd, "Eunjung will be on an Asian Tour early next year and scheduling a drama at that time would not be appropriate. Eunjung will on top of the Asian Tour be doing music promotions schedules in Japan during the first half of next year. She has no time to star in Korean movies or dramas because of the wide Asian schedule until the 2nd half of the year."

It was reported by an SBS official that Eunjung was offered to star in "Money Incarnation" early next year, but Eunjung's agency denied she was ever offered the role.

Source: http://news.nate.com.../20121022n06595
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121022 T-ara′s Eun Jung Postpones Small Screen Comeback

Recent news reports stated that T-ara′s Eun Jung was talking over specifics regarding an appearance in the upcoming SBS drama Money Incarnate (tentative title), but Core Contents Media cut off the rumors saying she doesn′t have time to act.

A representative from Core Contents Media told enews on October 22, "T-ara′s Eun Jung doesn′t have much time to appear in a drama due to her Asia tour schedule. Her schedules are already set for T-ara′s Asia tour early next year, its two albums to be released in Japan in the early half of the year and its promotional events. She doesn′t really have time to appear in a drama in Korea."

The rep added, "Eun Jung has received offers from Korea for two films and two dramas, but she′s pushed them back due to her Asia tour schedules."

Most recently on the small screen, Eun Jung was made to leave the SBS drama Five Fingers due to controversy surrounding her and her group. Her agency′s announcement has implied that her small screen comeback won′t be happening anytime soon.

Photo credit: Kim Byung Kwan

121022 T-ara’s Eunjung turns down dramas to focus on concert schedule

T-ara‘s Eunjung recently commented her future acting activities.

In a recent interview she stated, “Due to the Asia tour early next year, it will be difficult to participate in a drama.”

T-ara’s management company Core Contents Media further explained, “Early next year T-ara will be embarking on an Asia tour in the first half of the year and music promotion in Japan in the latter half. For Eunjung to participate in a drama is difficult at this time due to schedules. Eunjung recently got a love call for two movies as well as two dramas, but had to kindly reject them due to the schedules.”

In related news, T-ara recently shared their feelings on the situation that unfolded with Hwayoung’s departure.

121020 T-ara's Soyeon eats leftover food in the bathroom?

On October 19 episode of MNET's T-ara's Confession, the girls revealed the hardships they experienced because of dieting.

Soyeon revealed, "During the time we're (T-ara) actively promoting 'Bo Beep Bo Beep', we didn't have anything to eat so we skipped meals. There was one time wherein other idols left some food in the green room. Me with Qri and Jiyeon took it in our pockets secretly."

She continued, "The agency back then strictly telling us to diet, so we went to bathroom and eat. During that time, a lot of thoughts running in my mind such as why we have to do sort of things. I just keep comforting my self and fortunately overcame those time to reach my goal.

Areum said, "It's somehow funny" and Jiyeon replied, "I think you don't know much about it". Soyeon on the other hand added,"It could be funny but we cried almost everyday."

Areum responded, “I can see what I'm going through is nothing compared to what you've experienced. Honestly, I'm very worried for future problems, but I will do my best to show my development."

Source: Hankyung
Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net

121019 T-ara's Dani poses with their Gold award for "Jewelry Box"

T-ara's Dani, who has yet to debut, posed with a Japan Golden Disk trophy that they received.

T-ara received the Gold award after their Japanese debut album "Jewelry Box" sold more than 100,000 copies since being released. Girls' Generation also received the same award at the same time.

T-ara's member's received the award and passed it on to the new maknae Dani. It will help give encouragement to Dani to prepare for her debut. Dani said, "Receiving the valuable gift and trophy from my unnies made me glad. I'd like to present a wonderful stage with my T-ara unnies in 2013."

T-ara departed for Okinawa on the 18th for a "K-POP Concert" and fashion show and will return through Incheon International Airport on the 21st at 11:20 AM. T-ara will focus on promoting "Sexy Love" in Japan beginning on November 10th until the end of November.

T-ara is the first Korean girl group to have their debut Japanese album "Bo Peep Bo Peep" rank #1 on the Oricon Daily and Oricon Weekly charts after being released.

Source: http://news.nate.com.../20121019n09471
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121018 T-ara to hold three "Sexy Love" showcases in Japan

 
To celebrate the release of T-ara's "Sexy Love" on November 14th, T-ara will have three preminum showcases.

1. November 16 (Friday) in Tokyo
2. November 17 (Saturday) in Nagoya
3. November 18 (Sunday) in Osaka
Venue will be announced later

You can get tickets by buying "SEXY LOVE" and entering the code in the album into a lottery and random people from those who submitted will be chosen to attend.

Source: http://www.emimusic.jp/artist/t-ara/
Credit: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121019 Mnet to air ‘Confessions of T-ara’

Mnet is set to air a T-ara’s special titled, ‘Confessions of T-ara’ on October 20th.

On October 18th, Mnet release a preview for the upcoming show. The special documentary showed the T-ara members in the backstage of their recent Southeast Asia tour, making honest confessions and frankly talking about their emotions.

Although the preview is a bit vague, fans are wondering if the T-ara members will speak out their feelings about Hwayoung leaving the group.

Check out the preview below.

121017 T-ara Turns into Black Swans at ′M Countdown Smile Thailand′

T-ara took over Thailand earlier this month for Mnet′sM Countdown Smile Thailand, where the girls were welcomed by a high-energy crowd despite poor weather conditions.

121017 Who has the skinniest legs in T-ara?

Recently, a few photos of T-ara surfaced online which became a hot topic among netizens.

You can see in the photo the members of T-ara are standing side by side for an event. With the girls standing side by side, you cant help but notice who has the skinniest legs in t-ara.

No doubt Boram has the skinniest legs in the group. Also, recent photos of Boram where she wears shorts showing her legs have been shared in comparison and it looks like she really has very slim legs.

Could it be because of her recent weight loss? What do you think?

121017 5dolls and T-ara's Dani reveal cute selca "Uncle fans hypnotized"

5dolls, including member Hyoyoung, have revealed their cute polaroid photo with T-ara's Dani.

In the photo revealed on October 17th, 5dolls Hyoyoung and Hyewon as well as four-actove British girl Shannon posed with T-ara's new member Dani.

T-ara's Dani and 5dolls Hyoyoung and other members are known to practice together and give advice to eachother, and have thus developed a close relationship.

Meanwhile, Dani was introduced through T-ara's "DAY BY DAY" and "SEXY LOVE" drama music videos and will debut in early 2013 with T-ara's comeback. 5dolls are practicing to make a comeback in February of next year with a new look.

Source: http://media.daum.ne...121017124710519
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121014 T-ara's members transform into Rilakkumas

The girls of T-ara had a mini fanmeet with fans who came to support them after performing on Inkigayo.
The girls surprised fans by wearing Rilakkumas headgears during the fanmeet.check out more photos below,the girls are cuter than Rilakkumas right?

  

121013 T-ara to release 7,000 more copies of their limited photo album ‘PARIS & SWISS’

T-ara‘s limited edition photo album, ‘PARIS & SWISS‘, will be released on the 16th.

The album has been called by a few different names in the past, but it seems they have finally settled on the name of ‘Paris & Swiss’. As mentioned earlier, these photo book albums contain pictures of the girls on their Europe trip earlier this year.

‘PARIS & SWISS’ was originally limited to 7,000 copies for sale, but it is said that they had received pre-sale requests for 65,000 copies from abroad.

To accommodate more of the requests and to prevent overpricing of the album, Core Contents Media has decided to release more copies. The agency commented, “To prevent ‘PARIS & SWISS’ from being sold for even up to ~$90 between the fans, we have decided to add 7,000 more copies for sale after holding a meeting.”

‘PARIS & SWISS’ pictorial will contain pictures of T-ara members as well as remixes of 14 of their hit songs including “Lies” from their first album and their recent track, “Sexy Love“.

‘PARIS & SWISS’ will be released on October 16th.

121012 T-ara's Dani and 5dolls' Nayeon preparing for comebacks together

T-ara's Dani and 5dolls Han Nayeon's cute selca has been revealed.

On October 13th, Core Contents Media revealed a picture of T-ara's Dani with 5dolls Hanna as they prepare together for T-ara's comeback and 5dolls comeback which are in early 2013.

The two girls have became close and developed an unnie-dongsaeng relationship since they both lived abroad for a long time and are taking both rap and dance lessons together.

Dani said, "I'm practicing hard for when I stand on stage with the T-ara unnies" while Nayeon said, "I hope there can be continued attention towards 5dolls until when we greet fans soon."

Meanwhile, Dani was introduced in T-ara's "Day by Day" and "Sexy Love" drama music video. She will bring a new fresh image to T-ara in 2013.

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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20121012n08194
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121012 "Bo Peep Bo Peep" certified gold in Japan

T-ara's "Bo Peep Bo Peep" was certified gold by the RIAJ today after it sold over 100,000 PHYSICAL copies just over 12 months since being released. It was certified gold before for DIGITAL downloads already!

Congrats T-ara for this achievement!

Source: http://www.riaj.or.j...old/201209.html
cr: Nathaniel @ Diadem

121012 T-ara has just released the fourth teaser video for “Free Time in Europe”

T-ara has just released the fourth teaser video for “Free Time in Europe”. The “Free Time in Europe” will be included on the group’s upcoming ‘Best of Best 2009-2012: Korean ver.’

‘Best of Best 2009-2012: Korean ver.’ was released on October 10, 2012 by EMI Music Japan to commemorate the one year anniversary of T-ara’s Japanese debut. It is their first greatest hits album and contains all of T-ara’s singles from ‘Absolute First Album’, ‘Funky Town’ as well as their 2010 FIFA World Cup digital single ‘We Are the One’.

A limited ultra-deluxe edition of the album, which includes a 72-page photobook and 120-minute documentary of T-ara’s “Free Time in Europe” trip, will be released on October 17, 2012.

Check out the teaser below:

121005 T-ara′s So Yeon Turns 25

 
2012 might have been a tumultuous year for T-ara′s So Yeon, as the singer suffered a controversial scandal and a car accident all within a span of a few months, but it seems like the singer/actor is ready to move on to bigger things.

We wish So Yeon a happy 25th birthday and the best of luck on her future endeavors!

121008 T-ara releases 2nd "Free Time In Europe" teaser

After seeing the first teaser of T-ara's "Free Time In Europe",here comes the 2nd teaser.
The girls enjoyed the photoshoot so much,check out the BTS video below