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T-ARA
T-ara (; ) is a South Korean girl group formed in 2009, currently consisting of four members: Qri, Hahm Eun-jung, Eunjung, Hyomin, and Park Ji-yeon, Jiyeon. T-ara's career is marked by Hook (music), hook-heavy dance-pop music, a result of their close partnership with composer Shinsadong Tiger. A broad array of visual concepts have earned the group a "chameleon-like" reputation. The group has achieved commercial success in several regions in Asia including South Korea and China, with their single "Roly-Poly (T-ara song), Roly-Poly" (2011) being one of the List of best-selling singles in South Korea, most downloaded domestic singles since 2010 and the most downloaded girl group single to date. T-ara made their debut with the single "Lies (T-ara song), Lies" in 2009. Their debut studio album ''Absolute First Album'' (2009) was well received critically and spawned the hit singles "TTL (Time to Love)", "Bo Peep Bo Peep", and "You Drive Me Crazy (T-ara song), You Drive Me Crazy". Both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hahm Eun-jung
Hahm Eun-jung (; born December 12, 1988), known professionally as Eunjung and also Elsie, is a South Korean singer, actress, model, host, entertainer, and lyricist. She began her career at the age of seven as an entertainer in 1995, when she won the ''Little Miss Korea'' competition and debuted as a child actress in the same year in a television drama ''A New Generation of Adults'' (1995). Since then, she has taken on several roles in movies, television series and also being cast in various commercial films. After three years of training, she debuted as a member of South Korean girl group T-ara in July 2009 (and later its subgroup T-ara N4). She has won the Child Actor Award for her role in "Drama of The Year" multi-winner ''Land'' at the 2004 SBS Drama Awards. She was also nominated and won awards for comedies ''Coffee House'' (2010) and '' Dream High'' (2011), reality show '' We Got Married'' (2011–12), family drama '' Be My Dream Family'' (2021), and daily soap opera '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyomin
Park Sun-young (; born May 30, 1989), known professionally as Hyomin (), is a South Korean singer and actress, known for her work as a member of South Korean girl group T-ara. Apart from her group's activities, Hyomin has also starred in various television dramas such as ''My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox'', ''Gyebaek (TV series), Gyebaek'', ''The Thousandth Man'', and in various films such as ''Ghastly (film), Ghastly'' and ''Jinx!!!''. She debuted as a solo artist with her debut EP, ''Make Up (EP), Make Up'', on June 30, 2014, with the lead track "Nice Body" which earned her 3 nominations at Seoul Music Awards. Since then, she has released 2 EPs: ''Sketch (EP), Sketch'' (2016) and Allure (EP), Allure (2019). In 2019, Hyomin released the digital single "Cabinet" with JustaTee, which topped Vietnam's V Heartbeat monthly chart for four consecutive months. Hyomin is known for her direct involvement with project-making, including songwriting, production, styling and design. Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Absolute First Album
''Absolute First Album'' is the first studio album and debut Korean release by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on November 27, 2009, through Core Contents Media. T-ara sought to showcase "two different charms" through ''Absolute First Album'', one embracing a "trendy" image and the other leaning towards a "classic" aesthetic. The result is a modern dance record with traces of retro influences. ''Absolute First Album'' features contributions by Shinsadong Tiger, Cho Young-soo, Choi Kyu-sung (now of Black Eyed Pilseung), Wheesung and "Hitman" Bang. The album was preceded by the hit singles " TTL (Time to Love)" and "TTL Listen 2", with its lead track, " Bo Peep Bo Peep" and " Like the First Time" becoming commercial successes as well. "Bo Peep Bo Peep" was a breakthrough single for T-ara, further attaining recognition as one of their signature songs. ''Absolute First Album'' peaked at number two on the Gaon Chart and has received positive reviews. The success of '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Ji-yeon
Park Ji-yeon (; born June 7, 1993), known mononymously as Jiyeon, is a South Korean singer, actress, model, host and entertainer. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009. Apart from her group's activities, she has also starred in various television dramas such as ''Soul'' (2009), ''Master of Study'' (2010), '' Dream High 2'' (2012), ''Triangle'' (2014), she also starred in various films such as '' Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp'' (2012), ''Encounter'' (2015). She debuted as a solo artist with her first EP, '' Never Ever'', on May 20, 2014, making her the first T-ara member to debut as a solo artist. Early life and education Park was born in Seoul, South Korea, on June 7, 1993 to an ethnic Korean family. She briefly attended Hyehwa Girls' High School and graduated from Lila Art High School in 2012. She didn't attend university to focus on her career. Career 2007–2009: Career beginning and T-ara She and Hahm Eun-jung are the only two members of T-ara to be trai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryu Hwa-young
Ryu Hwa-young (; born April 22, 1993), better known by the mononym Hwayoung, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is a former member of South Korean girl group T-ara. Biography Ryu Hwa-young was born on April 22, 1993, in Gwangju, South Korea. Her older twin sister, Ryu Hyo-young, is also a rapper and former member of the group Coed School and its sub-group F-ve Dolls. Ryu Hyo-young and Ryu Hwa-young made a guest appearance on SBS's variety show Star King in May 2010. They were both subsequently scouted and recruited by Core Contents Media. Career 2010–2012: T-ara and solo activities Core Contents Media originally slated to add Ryu Hyo-young into T-ara as the seventh member, but she recommended her twin sister, Ryu Hwa-young. In July 2010, it was announced that Ryu Hwa-young would be added into T-ara as lead rapper while her sister would be debuting in the newly formed Coed School. She began promotions as part of T-ara in November 2010 by appearing on the third seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lies (T-ara Song)
"Lies" () is the debut single by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on July 27, 2009. The song was later included on both T-ara's Korean debut album ''Absolute First Album'' and Japanese debut album ''Jewelry Box''. The song earned the group their first career award at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards. Background and release "Lies" marks the group's first release since the departure of pre-debut members Ji-ae and Jiwon. On July 20, still cuts from the music video were released. On July 24, the teaser videos for "Want to Play?" and “Lies” were released. On July 21, controversy arose after "Wanna Play" was leaked on MBC's ''Taeyeon's Chin Chin Radio''. T-ara’s agency, Core Contents Media, strongly protested the leak, but the damage had already been done. They revealed that had been invested in T-ara’s debut, only for it to be spoiled due to incompetence. As a result, the music video for "Wanna Play" was never released. "Lies", "Wanna Play?" and "Lies (Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roly-Poly (T-ara Song)
"Roly-Poly" is a song by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was taken from their second extended play, mini album ''John Travolta Wannabe'' which was released on 29 June 2011. The song was written and produced by Shinsadong Tiger and Black Eyed Pilseung#Choi Kyu-sung, Choi Kyu-sung, who were also behind the group's 2009 song "Bo Peep Bo Peep". "Roly-Poly" won three weekly music program awards on ''M! Countdown, M Countdown'' and ''Inkigayo''. Only a month after release, the song accumulated over US$2.3 million in digital sales with over $280,000 per day.The approximate conversion of ₩2.5 billion and ₩300 million in 2011 (₩1 = US$0.00094) * Despite peaking at number two on the Circle Digital Chart, Gaon Digital Chart, it went on to become the best-selling song of 2011 in South Korea with over 4,000,000 digital downloads, the highest figure for a K-pop girl group single on Gaon in the 2010s. Background and release "Roly-Poly" was released on 29 June 2011, as the lead single o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park So-yeon (singer)
Park So-yeon (; born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987), referred to as Soyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009. The group went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. She debuted as a solo artist in 2021. Early life and education Park was born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987, in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. She has legally changed her name to Park So-yeon. In 2005, she took part and was awarded the Gold Award for the CMB Chin Chin Singing Competition. Park has studied at the prestigious Anyang High School of Arts, located in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Park was formerly a trainee under SM Entertainment, preparing to be a member of girl group Girls' Generation. However, she left the company six months before their debut due to personal circumstances. After debuting with T-ara, she revealed on the TVN (South Korean TV channel), tvN's show ''Taxi'' that at that time she felt t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TTL (Time To Love)
"TTL (Time to Love)" is the first collaboration single released by South Korean groups T-ara and Supernova. The single was released digitally on September 15, 2009. It was re-released on T-ara's first album ''Absolute First Album'' and later on its re-issue '' Breaking Heart''. An alternate/remix version of the song titled "TTL Listen 2" was released a month later. Background and release "TTL (Time to Love)" is the first project single between T-ara and Supernova. Although both groups are credited on the song, only So-yeon, Eun-jung, Hyomin, and Jiyeon (from T-ara) and Kwangsoo, Jihyeok, and Geonil (from Supernova) participated in the song. Bo-ram and Qri starred in the music video instead. It was Supernova's first release in two years. The single's success prompted Core Contents Media to produce the sequel entitled "TTL Listen 2", an alternate/remix version of TTL. It was released on October 9 featuring all members from both groups. Originally it was scheduled to be rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Boram
Jeon Bo-ram (; born March 22, 1986), referred to as Boram, is a South Korean singer, actress and host. She originally debuted as a solo artist, releasing two singles in 2008, before eventually becoming a member of girl group T-ara in 2009. The group went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Boram has been involved in multiple acting projects, notably dramas ''Soul'' (2009),'' Sweet Temptation'' (2015),'' The Angel Of Death Comes With Purple High Heels'' (2010), musicals '' I Really Really Like You'' (2009) and '' Lost Garden'' (2014), which became a hit in South Korea selling out all tickets. Early life Jeon Bo-ram was born on March 22, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea. Her father is Jeon Young-rok, was popular singer in South Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. Her mother is Lee Mi-young, a well-known actress. She is a third-generation artist in Korea as both her grandfather, Hwang Hae, and grandmother, Baek Sul-hee, were both singers. Her younger sister, Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T-ara N4
T-ara N4 was the first official sub-group of South Korean girl group T-ara, composed of Eunjung, Hyomin, Jiyeon and previously Areum until her departure from the main group in July 2013. The sub-group only released one EP, '' Jeon Won Diary'' in April 2013. History In late March 2013, T-ara's agency Core Contents Media were in the midst of forming a new unit from the group with the members Eunjung, Areum, Jiyeon and Hyomin. The unit's name, T-ara N4 (which stands for "T-ara Brand New 4") was revealed April 12, 2013. T-ara previously tried sub-units with the promotions of their sixth Japanese single "Bunny Style!", in which the B-sides were sung by units of two and three members; however it would be their first time official unit activities. T-ara N4's debut single, " Jeon Won Diary" (전원일기; ''Jeon-won Ilgi''), was inspired by the 1980s South Korean drama of the same name. Produced by Duble Sidekick, the song is said to have "funky and intense" dance music combined with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Peep Bo Peep
"Bo Peep Bo Peep" is a song by South Korean girl group T-ara. It is the lead track from the album ''Absolute First Album''. The song won 5 weekly number one awards on KBS '' Music Bank'' and SBS ''Inkigayo''. It was later re-recorded in Japanese for the group's debut single, which was released on September 28, 2011. They are the first Korean group to debut at the number one spot in both Oricon's weekly chart and Billboard Japan Hot 100. The single has sold a total of more than 91,343 copies to date and was certified Gold for a shipment of over 100,000 paid downloads by the RIAJ. History For the group's comeback, T-ara released music video teasers for the songs "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Like the First Time". Around 9,000 netizens from over 9 music portal sites voted in a poll determining which song will become the album's title track, but despite "Like the First Time" being the winning song and lead track to the album, the group promoted "Bo Peep Bo Peep" on music programs after it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
