T-ARA N4
T-ARA N4 (티아라 N4) is the first sub-unit from the Korean group T-ara. On March 25th, 2013 Core Contents Media announced the very first sub-unit of the popular group. The name of the unit means T-ARA Brand New 4. They are signed to Universal Music Group for their American releases.
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Members
Former Members
- Ahreum (Vocals)
Information
Debut
In March 2013, it was announced that T-ara will be forming a sub-unit with the members Eun Jung, Hyo Min, Ji Yeon and Ahreum called T-ARA N4. The sub-unit made their debut on April 29th with the mini-album Jeon Won Diary. The title track gained both positive and negative support. Netizens speculate that the lyrics to the song are dedicated to T-ara's antis with lyrics such as "Mind your own business", "I’ll do whatever I want, what do you care?", and "Why you hating". Although there were positive reviews there was also negative reviews as well. The Korean songwriter G. Gorilla posted on his twitter "To the 'Countryside Diary'??? What kind of expression is this... I wish I could really hit the XX who wrote the lyrics." he quickly apologized for the tweet.[1] Despite the controversy, the song ranked #9 on the MelOn chart and #11 on the Gaon chart.
U.S. Debut
In May 2013 they went to California to meet with Chris Brown to expand into the American market. The group has met with many American artists and producers, and will be recording a new single with Chris Brown. On May 20th, T-ara N4 announced through a press conference that they will release a new American release version of "Jeon Won Diary". It will have five new versions and each version will feature a different American artist; Ray J, Chris Brown, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. The dance will also be revamped and choreographed by famous choreographer Flii Stylz. The single was planned to be released in June, but has been pushed back.[1] They opened for Wiz Khalifa in a concert in Las Vegas with their song "Jeon Won Diary" on May 24th, and two days later they also opened for Chris Brown in Las Vegas. [1]
In July 2013, it was announced that Ahreum left the group / sub-unit to pursue a solo career. New member Dani, officially joined the sub-unit in her place.
Korean Discography
Mini-Album
- [2013.04.29] Jeon Won Diary (전원일기; Country Side Diary)
US Discography
Single
- [2013.0x.xx] Jeon Won Diary (전원일기)
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