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T-ara

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Left to Right: So Yeon, Hyo Min, Boram, Qri, Ji Yeon, Eun Jung (2009)

T-ara (티아라/ Tiara) is a Korean pop girl group formed by Core Contents Media.

Members

Former Members

Information

Left to Right: Ji Won, Ji Ae, Ji Yeon, Hyo Min, Eun Jung (Original Line-up; May 2009)

Debut

T-ara was previously a 5 member group that trained for 3 years with the Core Contents Media label. Before their debut, T-ara gained recognition by Ji Yeon. Ji Yeon collaborated with SeeYa and Davichi on a digital single titled Women's Generation/ Forever Love which was included in the drama Cinderella Man's soundtrack. Her involvement sparked a great interest in the public, which led to her name becoming one of the top searched phrases in South Korea. Previously, Core Contents Media finally un-veiled T-ara by releasing 19 pictures of it's member's on April 26, 2009. T-ara released the MV for their digital single Good Person Ver. 1 on April 28, 2009, which was also included on the "Cinderella Man" soundtrack. Ji Yeon continued to promote "Women's Generation/ Forever Love " with SeeYa and Davichi. Promotions for the digital single premiered on "Music Core" on May 8, 2009. Subsequent MV's were shot for the double a-side, and the digital single was successful among the public. Ji Yeon's popularity soared. She was chosen to model for the "Sonata Compilation Album", and debuted as an actress on the "MBC" drama series Soul.

Ji Won & Ji Ae Withdraw

T-ara was together for a short time period when Ji Won and Ji Ae decided to leave the group. Sighting "...differences in style" as the reason for their withdrawal, Core Contents Media quickly announced Boram will replace one of the members and debut as a singer with T-ara. T-ara's member replacements ranked #1 on news searches. Amidst the shocking news, Ji Won made a confession on her Cyworld about her decision to leave T-ara. Ji Won stated "My bravest choice was the right one." She went on to further say "This is life. There are too many differences. So it was very brave! Good job! My choice will be good. I'm truly thankful that you let go of this hatred and understand what it's like," she wrote.

Netizens were still questioning why Ji Won and Ji Ae left. On June 3rd, representatives from "Core Contents Media" had stated that, "T-ara's image is a friendly type of concept. However, the two members did not feel that they fit in it nor that it would appeal to fans any longer." The representatives added that "In order to complete the concept once again, we will add two new members that will fit in a better way. 2-3 weeks ago it was already mentioned. However, we cannot do anything about it even if we're against it as it was both members' personal decisions." Furthermore, they stated that "Ji Won and Ji Ae will remain members of the agency. However, in terms of future plans for both artist we do not know yet if there are any."

Return

Core Contents Media confirmed T-ara became a 6 member group on June 23, 2009. They also revealed that on July 7th, the new T-ara would be un-veiled; including the 2 unannounced members. Core Contents Media released profile photo's of the 6 T-ara members on July 3rd. The profile images of T-ara wearing blonde curly wigs displayed pureness, femininity, and beauty. On the 6th, a 2nd set of photo's were released of T-ara, projecting an innocent and pure image. T-ara earned the nickname "Beauty Group" from netizens, and the photo's of T-ara excited music fans.

On July 7th, T-ara's sexy and mature concept was revealed.

Discography

Digital Single

  • [2009.07.27] Lie

Collaboration / Other


External Links

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