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Wednesday, August 01, 2012

T-ara’s Hwayoung was responsible for Jiyeon’s ‘bad attitude’?


After Core Contents Media CEO Kim Kwang Soo announced that T-ara member Hwayoung had acted in an ‘unacceptable’ manner on a number of occasions, an incident that took place between Hwayoung and Jiyeon has also been revealed.

According to an industry insider, there was an incident that took place back in 2010 where Hwayoung did not oblige with T-ara’s manager who asked the girls to prepare for their stage performance.

This brewed some quarrel amongst the girls, and Hyomin who grew tired of her attitude gave Hwayoung a piece of her mind, but Hwayoung reportedly refused to listen to Hyomin as well. Fellow member Jiyeon who was observing the situation also stepped up to say something to Hwayoung, causing the two to begin arguing. Following the fight with Hwayoung, Jiyeon was then unable to properly focus on stage, and the way the camera captured Jiyeon made it seem as though she had an attitude problem.

Meanwhile, CCM reported that Hwayoung suddenly refused to participate in T-ara’s July 27th ‘Music Bank‘ stage, with only two groups before them left to go. On the way home, Hwayoung, in front of fans and reporters, threw down her crutches and sat on the floor, threatening to yell at the managers in public.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

T-ara’s former back-up dancer claims Jiyeon once slapped Hwayoung


Among the many that are stepping forward to offer some more insight on the T-ara controversy, is a netizen who claims to be a former T-ara back-up dancer.

The post is going viral online, and in it, the dancer describes in detail of a time Jiyeon had slapped Hwayoung across the face.
It reads:
I am a member of Hot Chicks, an exclusive dance team for T-ara, and am also working with Davichi, KARA, Brown Eyed Girls, Rainbow Pixie, and more.

It was around the time the Japanese concert took place. We were getting big with our “Lovey Dovey” shuffle dance after Hwayoung was admitted, and getting ready to perform “Roly Poly” for our year-end performance.

During one of the rehearsals, it was a situation where Kwang Soo had jam-packed our schedules, so both the dancers and the members of T-ara who had just completed their day’s work were extremely sensitive and on edge.

Still, everyone was mustering up their last bit of strength and practicing, when Hwayoung messed up a little bit of the choreography.

Seeing this, Jiyeon and Soyeon then sarcastically scoffed at her, saying, ‘Since you already decided to join, you should maybe work a little harder.’
Hwayoung then became a little depressed, but the dance leader mediated the situation and the rehearsal resumed.

But Hwayoung maintained an uncomfortable expression on her face, and Jiyeon who saw this slapped Hwayoung across the cheek and told her that because she had come in late to the already-established group T-ara, she needed to act sensibly and to rehearse without that expression on her face.

The atmosphere became extremely tense, and Hyomin took Jiyeon outside, telling her that she should just be the bigger person.

Even after Hwayoung’s ‘exposure’ incident, everyone was indifferent towards her, rather than comforting.

After the incident, T-ara went on hiatus to prepare for “Day By Day” and because of events with Davichi and Brown Eyed Girls, I could only see T-ara on TV.

Seeing them on the small-screen, I thought that the girls’ relationship with Hwayoung had improved, but these girls who are all grown don’t want to sit by her in the car so they blatantly play rock paper scissors right in front of her face.”
Post like these attesting to the bullying attacks against Hwayoung continue to surface on portal site community boards, causing netizens to become all the more eager to uncover the truth.

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[Update: The leader of the dance team has come forward to deny these claims and Kim Kwang Soo himself has also stated that this story has been fabricated in the latest article here.]


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Monday, February 06, 2012

Super Junior members don’t like to share their multi vitamins


Super Junior member Shindong exposed a new truth regarding his fellow group members.

On the February 2nd episode of ‘Joo Byung Jin’s Talk Concert‘, idol stars Shindong, KARA‘s Jiyoung, T-ara‘s Jiyeon, Rainbow‘s Jaekyung, and ZE:A’s Lim Siwan guest featured and shared their secrets to maintaining good health.

Siwan surprised the others by remarking that he likes a glass of soju every night, while Shindong made them laugh by saying, “Even when it comes to vitamins, I consume them until I feel full and satisfied.”

He also added, “Us Super Junior members don’t like to share our multi vitamins. All of us have the best health products hidden in our individual rooms, and we take them alone without sharing with one another.”

Meanwhile, Jiyeon remarked that she takes supplements, while Jaekyung likes to start her day right by eating thick bacon for ample energy.

 



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Friday, February 03, 2012

Still cuts of Kim Soo Hyun’s cameo in ‘Dream High 2′ released


Still cuts  in ‘Dream High 2‘ were recently released featuring Kim Soo Hyun‘s cameo!

Kim Soo Hyun will appear in the pilot episode of ‘Dream High 2′ on January 30th as Song Sam Dong, the first of various special cameos during this series.

The actor rose to popularity as he revealed his acting potential and excellent dance skills in the first ‘Dream High’. He granted fans’ wishes as they voted him as the most wanted actor from Season 1 to reappear in ‘Dream High 2′.

As Kim Soo Hyun will reprise his role as the top actor Sam Dong, Rian (acted by T-ara‘s Jiyeon) will reenact the bus farewell scene that miss A‘s Suzy had previously done.







Even with his busy schedule with MBC‘s ‘The Moon that Embraces the Sun‘ where he plays the leading role, Kim Soo Hyun decided to make a cameo and stated enthusiastically after the filming, “I enjoyed completing the filming in the atmosphere that was no less friendly than the last ‘Dream High’ filming site. I’m anticipating that the drama and its feeling will be different from the first.





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Friday, January 20, 2012

‘Dream High 2′ releases its third teaser


After teasing fans with two short teasers, the anticipated drama Dream High 2‘ released a longer third teaser today.

The new teaser continued to show the tension between the privileged idols and the other students of Kirin Arts High School. It also showed an indepth look in to the underdogs Kang Sora and Jinwoon‘s life as they try to become singers.

In one scene Kang Sora fails an audition and begs on her knees for a second chance. As a judge, Kahi coldly tells her that her skills are sub par. She replies, “With those skills you can’t go anywhere. If they pick you anywhere else I will make you in to a singer”. Kang Sora angrily storms out and looks at a picture of the popular girl group with Jiyeon, Hyorin and Ailee. She remarks, “I am better than you guys, much better”.

Another scene depicts Jinwoon singing and playing a guitar for some change on the streets. The already popular JB steals the spotlight and their rivalry continues. Later JB tells Jinwoon, “If you have skills, why doesn’t the world know you?”. An angered Jinwoon clenches his fist and JB replies, “If you hit me I guess you’ll become famous”.

Looks like the story is unfolding, leaving more fans to count down the days till the season premiere episode on January 30th.

Check out the teaser below!











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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Kim Soo Hyun to Make a Cameo Appearance in the Pilot Episode of “Dream High 2”



Dream High” breakout star Kim Soo Hyun will make a cameo appearance in the pilot episode of “Dream High 2,” scheduled to air January 30. Currently, Kim Soo Hyun is busy filming his latest drama “The Moon that Embraces the Sun,” and many fans were skeptical as to whether he would have the time to film the cameo. However, it’s been announced that Kim Soo Hyun had already filmed the scene early on during the beginning of production stages. He will reprise his role as Song Sam Dong, a naïve country boy who goes on to become the first Korean to win a Grammy.

Producers of the upcoming show stated, “Kim Soo Hyun is very fond of the show, especially because he received so much love from the first season. When we asked him for a cameo, he agreed and completed the shoot early on.” “Dream High 2” has a long list of season 1 cast lined up to make a cameo appearance.

“Dream High 2” stars T-ara’s Ji Yeon, SISTAR’s Hyorin, 2AM’s Jin Woon, Kang So Ra, and rookie actors Park Seo Joon and JB.  The second season will showcase the fierce music/dance battles between the top idol stars, who are about to have nervous breakdowns, and the school's troubled students.

KBS will air the first episode of “Dream High 2” on January 30 at 9:55PM KST.




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‘Dream High 2′ cast express the need for laws protecting minors in the industry


SISTAR‘s Hyorin and T-ara‘s Jiyeon who have been cast in the new ‘Dream High 2‘ drama expressed the need for special laws protecting minors in the entertainment industry.

At the ‘Dream High 2‘ press conference that was held at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Seoul on January 17th, Jiyeon remarked, “In the drama, there are special laws protecting minors in the entertainment industry, and I wish those laws existed in reality.”

In the drama series, there are laws that protect under-age celebrities, making it illegal for minors to work more than 30 hours at a time, and those who are not enrolled in school are forbidden from even becoming a celebrity.

Practices and TV appearances are forbidden after 10PM, and under-age minors are also required to attend 20 hours of classes on a weekly basis.

The ‘special laws’ in the drama series apply to hot fictional idol group HUSH & EDEN who need to transfer schools, and the same laws also apply to them when they are in Japan.

T-ara’s Jiyeon was born in 1993, and she is currently a high school student. She added, “I want to attend school with my friends, and want some time for myself. I like being a celebrity, but I do feel I need a break from time to time.”

SISTAR’s Hyorin agreed with her saying, “When you’re a celebrity, it’s so hard to keep a regular sleep schedule and it’s hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. My schedule is so jam-packed that I have less time to practice singing then back when I was a trainee.”

2AM‘s Jung Jinwoon however had a different opinion stating, “If those laws were actually signed, there will be definite limitations on what we could do as artists. There are a lot of things I learned as I worked. I made my debut when I was a minor too, but I feel like if you really wanted to, you can both work and go to school at the same time.”

In the drama, Jinwoon plays the role of a devious student who dreams of becoming a rock star, while Hyorin plays the role of a lead vocalist named NaNa, and Jiyeon plays the role of an idol as well.

‘Dream High 2′ tells the story of students who dream of becoming top stars in the industry. The series stars Kang Sora, Jung Jinwoon, Park Jiyeon, JB, Hyorin, Park Seo Jun, Yoo Soyoung, Kim Jisoo, Ailee, Jr, Jung Yeon Joo, Park Jin Young, Kim Jung Tae, Kwon Hae Hyo, Choi Yeo Jin, Kahi, and more. The first episode airs January 30th.



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Monday, January 16, 2012

‘Dream High 2′ reveals its final poster


After teasing fans with two different posters, one with the main characters and the other with the full cast, KBS‘s ‘Dream High 2‘ has returned with its third and final cut.

Once again, the image features the six main characters: Kang Sora, 2AM‘s Jinwoon, SISTAR‘s Hyorin, T-ara‘s Jiyeon, and new actors JB and Park Seo Joo.

As with the first poster, four of the students were dressed in luxurious outfits, which belie a sense of privilege not found with Kang Sora and Jinwoon’s characters. In fact, Kang Sora and Jinwoon are seen in casual outfits, as if to emphasize their ‘underdog’ appeal.

The contrast between these two groups was further emphasized by the poster’s tagline, which read: ’The most problematic Kirin Arts High School students VS. The best idols“.

While the names of Kang Sora, Jinwoon, Jiyeon, and Hyorin are well known to the industry, JB and Park Seo Joo are relatively new. It’s been revealed that JB was the winner of the 5th JYP Auditions, and that he possesses great dance and vocal abilities. Park Seo Joo, meanwhile, is a rookie actor who previously made his debut in the movie, ‘Perfect Game‘.

‘Dream High 2′ will air its first episode on January 30th at 9:55 p.m.

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Friday, January 13, 2012

‘Dream High 2′ reveals official poster


Dream High 2‘ has just unveiled its official poster!

The main cast were divided into two groups, which many interpreted to mean that one group is more privileged than the other. The bottom group is comprised of 2AM‘s Jinwoon and actress Kang Sora, who were hinted to be characters from a rough background (see here and here for still-cuts from their introductory scenes) earlier.

Meanwhile, the other group is comprised of SISTAR‘s Hyorin, T-ara‘s Jiyeon, and two male rookies named JB (JYP Entertainment) and Park Seo Joon (KeyEast Entertainment).

The haughty looks they toss at Jinwoon and Kang Sora (who volley with scowls of their own) seem to lend credence to the theory that their characters are talented, but arrogant.

‘Dream High 2′ will undoubtedly be releasing more teasers, so stay tuned to urkpop for updates!




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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Teaser video for “Dream High 2″ revealed


A new teaser video for KBS’s upcoming drama, ‘Dream High 2‘, has been unveiled!

A teaser still cut was released last week, showing Jung Jinwoon and Kang Sora. Fans already know that Jiyeon and Hyorin are the remaining two girls, but the teaser doesn’t reveal who the two boys are in the still cut.

Producers are purposely keeping their identity a secret to exclusively reveal at the drama’s production conference.

Check out the trailer below as ‘Dream High’ is set to begin airing on January 30th.




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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Jiyeon, Hyorin, and Ailee Form Trio Girl Group HershE for "Dream High 2"


T-ara's Jiyeon, Sistar's Hyorin, and soloist Ailee have teamed up to form a new girl group named HershE for KBS's upcoming drama, "Dream High 2!"

With the broadcast scheduled to begin in just weeks, anticipation of the first season is building amongst viewers and fans. HershE will be a trio girl group that transfers into the prestigious Girin Arts High School to battle against the students of the school with a veiled boy group named Eden.

HershE is described to be exceptional in all areas of dance and vocals and are expected to capture the hearts of fanboys with their beautiful looks.

Jiyeon will play the role of Leanne, an aspiring actress that doesn't quite have the talents to back her big dream up. Hyorin will be leader Nana, a student described of having one of the best vocals ever heard of in an idol group and with a smooth, tomboyish personality to boot. Ailee has been enlisted for the role of a cocky and arrogant character under the same name.

All of this will finally wrap together for the drama's January 30 broadcast!




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Monday, December 26, 2011

‘Dream High 2′ releases girl group poster ft. Jiyeon, Hyorin & Ailee


A poster featuring the girl group of ‘Dream High 2‘, HershE, was released as it is made up of T-ara‘s Jiyeon, SISTAR‘s Hyorin, and rookie singer Ailee.

HershE is a mysterious 3-member girl group that transferred to Kirin Art School, in which the group and male idol, Eden will have a bloody battle with Kirin Art School students.

Jiyeon, Hyorin, and Ailee will showcase a dynamic and powerful dance group, as they will attract the male students’ attention with their stunning looks.

As Jiyeon is being named as one of the most successful idol actresses, she will play Liam, who aspires to be the ‘Queen of the Cannes Festival’. Hyorin, with her powerful vocals and role as the leader of SISTAR, will act as the leader, Nana, who has a fresh personality. Meanwhile, Ailee will play the beautiful and talented Ailee, who often displays a disrespectful attitude as a bluff.

The first episode will air on January 30th.




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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Kang Sora spotted on ‘Dream High 2′ set with a new hairstyle


A photo of Kang Sora on the set of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Dream High 2‘ has quickly become a topic of interest.

Eagle-eyed netizens noticed that the actress sported a short, curly hairdo that seems a little out of place for her role as a high school student. She was dressed in a long down jacket and a blanket to keep herself from freezing in the cold weather. Also captured in the photo was actor Kwon Hae Hyo.

Netizens commented, “That hairstyle is not suited for someone who is still a student“, “Looking forward to Dream High 2“, and “What does the sign across her neck say?”

The beloved actress from MBC‘s ‘We Got Married‘ will be starring alongside T-ARA‘s Jiyeon, 2AM‘s Jinwoon and SISTAR‘s Hyorin in the main roles. ‘Dream High 2′ is scheduled to air its pilot episode on January 30th.



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A first look into Dream High 2′s script-reading


On December 17th, the cast of ‘Dream High 2‘ gathered at a restaurant in Kangnam to hold their first-ever script-reading together.

Although it was the first time that they met as the finalized cast, the atmosphere was friendly and positive, as if they were already in ‘character mode’. Since the first season was an undeniable hit, enthusiasm was rising high, and the excitement was said to be quite infectious.

Kang Sora stated, “I was a great fan of ‘Dream High’ so it’s an honor to be a part of the cast. I’m really looking forward to the first broadcast.”

2AM‘s Jinwoon also said, “Maybe it’s because I’m surrounded by my peers, but I really can’t stop smiling. I think it’s going to feel like coming in to work with a group of friends.”

The drama will begin airing on January 30th.



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Idols who will officially become legal adults in 2012


There are a lot of idols that will officially be legal adults in the quickly approaching new year, and fans already have high expectations as to how they will begin to broaden their spectrums as adults.

Fans are most excited for the nation’s sweetheart IU to become legal. IU has put her plans for college on hold, and revealed on KBS 2TV‘s ‘Win Win‘ that she will attend when the timing is right. She is currently promoting her new song “You & I“.

IU’s best friends f(x) member Luna and T-ara‘s Jiyeon are also getting ready to graduate high school, and SISTAR‘s Dasom will also become legal in 2012. Members Eunji and Bomi of rookie girl group A-Pink are also looking forward to becoming adults in the new year
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Actors Lee Hyun Woo and Yoo Seung Ho who have made their debut as child actors are also getting ready to become mature men. Yoo Seung Ho who has already taken up a few adult roles and will continue to delight his fans by showing various sides of himself through his acting. Lee Hyun Woo who has featured in KBS 2TV‘s ‘God of Study‘ and SBS TV‘s ‘Gyebaek‘ will also continue to broaden his horizons as an actor.



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Tuesday, December 06, 2011

“Dream High 2” Finalizes Main Casting with Hyorin, Jinwoon, Jiyeon, and Kang So Ra


The four main lead roles for the upcoming KBS drama “Dream High 2” has been finalized, raising the anticipation level for the highly popular teen drama. SISTAR’s Hyorin, 2AM’s Jinwoon, T-ara’s Ji Yeon, and actress Kang So Ra will play significant roles in the second season of “Dream High,” bringing yet another star-studded lineup to the show.

Kang So Ra will play the role of Shin Hye Sung. After making her name through movie “Sunny” and MBC “We Got Married,” Kang So Ra has become one of the fastest up and coming actresses in the industry. “So far I only focused on my acting, so I feel pressure that I have to give dance performances too. But I think it’ll be a huge challenge so I feel both nervous and excited,” she said.

2AM’s youngest member Jinwoon will star as Jin Yoojin, a troublesome kid that aspires to be a rock star. “When I first read the script, I was really attracted to the rock star character. Especially, the fact that we’re both huge rock fans pulled me into the role. I’ll do my best to play it as best as I can,” he commented of his casting.

T-ara’s Ji Yeon is slated to play the role of Rian, a member of girl group Hush that dreams of going to the Cannes, despite her shortcomings in acting. She’s already appeared in several TV dramas, which brought positive reviews, and is expected to add strength to the drama series with her mature acting.

Nana, a gifted singer with various skills, will be played by SISTAR’s Hyorin. Nana is the lead vocal for Hush, but has a secret past and is expected to play a key role in turning around the storyline at the end of the season. “I feel more attached to the Nana character because we have similar personalities. I look forward to it,” she said.

The first season of “Dream High” cast some of the most popular idol stars, including 2PM’s Taecyeon and Wooyoung, miss A’s Suzy, T-ara’s Eunjung, IU, and Kim Soo Hyun, leading to some of the highest TV ratings. In addition to these four stars, Park Jin Young, Choi Yeo Jin, and Kim Jung Tae have also joined the casting crew for Season 2. The first episode will air on January 30, so stay tuned for more information!







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Sunday, November 20, 2011

T-ara reveals they were inspired by TVXQ for ‘Cry Cry’


T-ara has revealed that TVXQ was their role models for their latest song.

Starting on November 17th, T-ara began their comeback performances with the ballad and original versions of “Cry Cry“.

In order to show strong choreography and an androgynous appeal for “Cry Cry”, T-ara practiced powerful dances usually performed by men. T-ara pointed out that they made TVXQ their role models for their comeback and practiced ardently.

For the ballad version performance, T-ara showed a mournful and charismatic side of themselves that they haven’t shown before. Vocalist Soyeon to maknae Jiyeon captivated audiences with their charming vocal colors.

Then for the original version of “Cry Cry”, T-ara made a 180 degree shocking transformation with their powerful choreography. In particular, Hyomin showed a female warrior-like appeal during her cane dance.
The key choreography of “Cry Cry” are the poses that appear to be as if they are wiping away their tears. Also, during the performance, T-ara removes their jackets to give a powerful sexy transformation.

Meanwhile, T-ara continues to practice until the break of dawn and has asked fans to continue to watch over them.





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Tuesday, November 01, 2011

T-ara releases first MV teaser for “Cry Cry”


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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

T-ara releases comeback music video for “Roly Poly”!


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