✮ Profile

T-ara (Korean: 티아라; Korean pronunciation: [tiara], Japanese: ティアラ, stylized as T-ARA) is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut.✮ Originally a five-member group, they released their first song "Good Person" for the soundtrack of the Korean drama Cinderella Man in April 2009. In June 2009 members Jiwon and Jiae left the group, delaying the group's debut. The next month, T-ara regrouped to become a six-member group with the addition of Boram, Qri, and Soyeon, and released their debut single "거짓말" ("Lies").✮ In July 2010, T-ara introduced a new member, Ryu Hwayoung, to become a seven-member group.✮ T-ara uses a rotating leader system, and has a different member of the group elected as leader each year, in order to give both the group and the individual members the opportunity to grow in a new direction.✮

History

Pre-debut

The original five T-ara members were trained for three years, and released their first song "좋은 사람" (Good Person) for the Korean drama Cinderella Man soundtrack. In early 2009, Jiyeon was in a collaboration with SeeYa and Davichi for project single called "여성시대" (Women's Generation).✮

In June 2009, Core Contents Media announced that Jiae and Jiwon left due to differences in music style. Soyeon, Boram and Qri were added. Later, it was revealed that Soyeon was originally cast to be a part of Girls' Generation (SNSD), but six months prior to her debut Soyeon withdrew from the group due to personal circumstances. Her stint away from the music industry was relatively short as she quickly joined T-ara following open auditions to replace the departing members.✮ The group's agency released promotional pictures in July 2009 in accordance with the new members. Afterward, T-ara released their debut single "거짓말" (Lies).

Debut and Absolute First Album (2009)

T-ara made its debut on MBC's Radio Star talk show on July 29, 2009.✮ The music video was released that day. Their first performance was on Mnet's M! Countdown show, where they performed "Lies" and "Wanna Play?". Their debut was looked upon negatively by webpostings, where people stated that it was lipsynched and commented that it seemed like an elementary school performance✮ The group announced afterward that future performances would be live.✮ A few members of T-ara (Eunjung, Soyeon, Hyomin and Jiyeon) were in a project group with Supernova, a six member male group for the digital single, TTL (Time to Love). The single TTL became the members first number 1 as it topped many of the online charts. On December 1, 2009, T-ara released their first full-length album, named Absolute First Album. The album had two lead singles, "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Like The First Time", both with music videos.

Breaking Heart and Temptastic (2010)

On January 1, 2010, T-ara's single "Bo Peep Bo Peep" won an award on the New Year's Day episode of Music Bank. Two days later, they won the Mutizen award on Inkigayo. The following week, T-ara won their second consecutive Music Bank and Mutizen awards. The following week, T-ara won their third consecutive mutizen award (Triple Crown).✮ 

T-ara performing "I Go Crazy Because of You" at the Mnet 20's Choice Awards

Later in the month, Core Contents Media announced that Eunjung and Hyomin would take part, alongside label mates SeeYa and Davichi, in project group, 'Wonder Woman'. Consequently, the T-ara announced promotions for their follow up single, "Like The First Time" (Korean: "처음처럼"). Promotions ended quickly as member Soyeon was diagnosed with H1N1.✮ 

In February, the group announced the release of a repackaged version of their debut album, titled Breaking Heart. The music video for its lead single, "I Go Crazy Because of You" (Korean: "너 때문에 미쳐"), was released on February 24, 2010. The group performed their debut stage on Mnet's M!Countdown. After promotions for "I Go Crazy Because of You", T-ara promoted the next single off the repackaged album titled "I'm Really Hurt" (Korean: "내가 너무 아파").

On November 23, 2010, a music video for their song "Why Are You Being Like This" (Korean: "왜 이러니") was revealed.✮ 

On December 1, 2010, T-ara released their Temptastic album in digital format. The music video for their title track, "Yayaya", was revealed on the same day. The album's physical release was delayed until December 3 due to the bombardment of Yeonpyeong in November.✮  The group held their first comeback stage through KBS's Music Bank on December 3 and began promotions with their new 7th member, Hwayoung, and a new leader, Boram. T-ara received two consecutive wins for "Why Are You Being Like This" and "Yayaya" on Mnet M! Countdown on December 9, 2010 and December 16, 2010 respectively.

Japanese debut, John Travolta Wannabe and Black Eyes (2011-Present)

In June 2011, it was announced that T-ara would be making a comeback with the title track "Roly Poly" on July 1, 2011.✮  It was also announced that the group would be advancing into the Japanese market with a showcase on July 5.✮  As of June 14, 2011, Core Contents Media has announced that Hyomin shall be taking over the leadership for this album and for their Japanese promotions.✮ They further explained saying, “In order to instill a sense of responsibility in each of the members, we have decided to change the leader for each new album release. We will be passing the leader role onto members who have not been leader yet. The reason Eunjung was leader during their debut was because she and Hyomin had trained the longest with T-ara, and we felt that she would be the best fit". They continued, “Likewise, Hyomin has been chosen for T-ara’s Japanese and ‘Roly-Poly’ promotions for the same reasons as Eunjung. We have made this decision after much discussions with both the members and our agency.”

T-ara performing "Roly-Poly" at the 2011 MTV Cyworld Music Festival

T-ara's "Roly-Poly" music video and song was released on June 29 and reached #1 on Cyworld, GomTV, Bugs, Nate and Mnet real-time charts just after an hour.

On August 2011, T-ara released Roly-Poly in Copacabana. The song was named after "Copacabana" popularized in the 80's in Jongno disco clubs. The new version shows T-ara's new Eurodance moves and with the upgrade of the rhythm makes this version perfect for summer vacation songs.

T-ara released their debut Japanese single "Bo Peep Bo Peep" on September 28, which debuted at #1 on Oricon's daily single chart with 20,068 sold on its first day of release.✮  The single is coupled with a Japanese remake of their song "I Go Crazy Because of You".✮  The single also tops the Oricon's weekly single chart with 49,712 copies sold in the first week,✮  a debut record for a Korean female pop group.

In September, it was announced that T-ara would be making a comeback in November. The album will contain a similar electronic sound to that of Absolute First Album and Breaking Heart. A 30-minute music video will be released in Early November which will have a drama-like storyline and a 1 billion won production budget.✮ T-ara's second Japanese single will be a remake of "Yayaya" from their Temptastic mini-album, which will be released on November 30.✮ 

✮MEMBERS

Name : Boram (보람)

Full name : Jeon Boram (전보람)

D.O.B : 22nd March 1986

Position : Vocalist,Leader (2010-2011)

Height : 155 cm

Weight : 45 kg

Blood Type : A

Notes :-

[✮]Released solo EP in 2008 titled 'From Memory'

[✮]Released digital single in 2008 titled 'Lucifer Project Vol 1'

[✮]Appeared in Kebee's 'Feeling You' music video

[✮]Appeared in 2009 Drama Soul with Jiyeon

[✮]Appeared in T-Nova 'TIME TO LOVE' music video with Qri

[✮]Appeared in Tik Tok by 2pm and Eunhye 

[✮]God Of Study KBS2 2010 appearance with T-ara in episode 7,8 and 10

[✮]Cass beer Music Drama with 2PM as Stalker fan

[✮]Death Bell 2 2010 (however her scene have been edited out)

[✮]Purple Heeled Grim Reaper is Coming 2010 KBS as Woo Ah Mi

[✮]Musical "I Really Really Like You" as Hong JungHwa

[✮]The oldest member in T-ara

[✮]Her parents are celebrities in Korea

[✮]Favourite color is YELLOW

[✮]As known as 'SHIKSHIN'(possession over foods)

[✮]She studies acting in 'Myungji Universiti' with Qri in same department

[✮]Became leader since 16th July 2010

Real Name: Lee Jihyun (이지현)
Stage Name: Lee Kyuri (이큐리)
Nickname: Qri, Cury
D.O.B: 12th December 1986
Position in Tiara: Sub-Vocalist
Cyworld: http://www.cyworld.com/dodoljh
School: MyungJi University - studying theatrics

Notes :-

[✮]Same birthdate with Eunjung

[✮]Modelled with various companies before debut

[✮]Appeared in 2009 Drama Queen Seonduk

[✮]Appeared in drama 2010 Giant

[✮]Casted in 'Death Bell 2' with Jiyeon

[✮]Casted in 'King Geunchogo' with Eunjung

[✮]Cameo appearance in 'G.O.S' in episode 7 & 8

Real Name: Park Soyeon,박소연 (previously Park In Jung,박인정)

Stage Name: Park Soyeon

D.O.B. : 5th October 1987

Position: Main Vocalist

Languages: Korean, English (basic), Japanese (basic).

Weight: 46 kg

Height: 163 cm

Company: MNet Media/Core Contents Media

Education: Anyang Art School

Hometown: Dongdaemoon

Casted: 2005 Chin Chin Singing Competition <Gold Award [First Place]>

Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/ParkSoYeon [Acme of Beauty]

Notes :-

[✮]Former SM trainee

[✮]Supposed to be a member of Girls' Generation and supposed to be the leader

[✮]Left SM/SNSD/Super Girl for some personal reasons

[✮]Starred in KBS Variety Show 'Invicible Baseball' in 2009

[✮]Appeared in G.O.S drama with other T-ara members

[✮]Appeared in SBS Drama Giant with Qri

[✮]Release single with Ock Ju Hyun for Coffee House OST

[✮]Release single 'What Should We Finish' for DB2 OST and performed with Jiyeon

[✮]Roomate is Eunjung

[✮]Has a dog named Kimaru

Real Name: Ham Eunjung (함은정)

Stage Name : Eunjung (은정)

D.O.B : 12th December 1988

Blood Type : O

Position : Lead vocalist , ex-leader

School : DongGook University - Performing arts 

Hobby: Movie, Fashion magazines, Reading 

Specialty: Taekwondo, Pansori (Korean traditional narrative song), Horse riding

Notes :-

[✮]Filmography ::

1999: A Great Adventure of Arong-i (guest Role)
2002: Dodge Go Go (support role)
2003: Madeleine (guest role)
2003: Love Eternity (guest role)
2003: Sharp Season 1 (guest role)
2004: Little women (guest role)
2004: Land (guest role)
2005: Lovers in Prague (guest role)
2005: Cute or Crazy (guest role)
2005: Beast and Beauty (guest role)
2005: Teacher Barley and Star Candy (guest role)
2005: Rainbow Romance (guest role)
2006: Goong (Princess Hours) (guest role)
2006: Summer of Лайка (support role)
2006: My love (guest role)
2006: A Silent World (guest role)
2008: Death Bell (guest role)
2008: Dating on Earth (guest role)
2009: God of Study (cameo)
2010: Coffee House (lead role)
2011: White (lead role)
2011: Dream High (supporting/main role)

[✮]Starred in F.T Island's "Love Sick" and "Thunder + Only One Person" music videos

[✮]Starred in SG Wannabe's "Gashiri" music video

[✮]Starred in Davichi's "Time, Please Stop" music video 

Real name : Park Sun Young (박선영)

Stage Name : Park Hyomin (박효민)

Birthday: 30th May 1989

Blood Type: O 

Height: 167cm 

Weight: 43kg

Position : Leader , Lead vocalist,rapper

School: SeongGyunGwan University - Acting arts 

Hobby: Photography, Cooking, Drawing, Styling 

Specialty: Musical, Sports, Acting

Favorite Brand: AA

Favorite Color: Transparent

Valuable Possession: Camera

Notes :-

[✮]Featured in SG Wannabe's 'Unforgettable Breakup' MV

[✮]Featured in FT Island's 'Heaven' MV

[✮]Featured in Seeya's 'Gani' performance

[✮]Featured in SS501's 'Unlock' MV

[✮]was a model during her childhood

[✮]Debuted as an Internet Ulzzang in Middle School

[✮]Her mother still holds her bank accounts

[✮]Casted in KBS2TV's Invincible Youth (23rd October 2009)

[✮]Cameo appearance in KBS 2TV God of Study (eps 7 and 8)

[✮]She taught maknae Jiyeon how to be sexy for their IGCBOY promotions

[✮]Featured in the musical 'I Really Really Like You'

[✮]Casted in SBS's 'My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox'

[✮]MC for fellow label-mates Co-Ed's showcase

[✮]Rapped on performances for Suki, Jerry, Ham Jungeun

[✮]Was part of 'Wonder Women' with fellow group member Eunjeong, labelmates Davichi and SeeYa

[✮]One of four members to participate in the T.T.L. (Time to Love) project (w/ Supernova)

[✮]Roommates with Jiyeon

[✮]Released OST 'Coffee Over Milk' for drama 'Coffee House' with Seeya's Boram, and Jiyeon 

Real name : Park Jiyeon(박지연)

DOB: 7th June 1993

Blood Type: AB

Position: Main dancer , Vocalist , Maknae

Languages: Korean, Japanese (basic).

Weight: 45 kg

Height: 167 cm

Company: MNet Media/ Core Contents Media

Education: HyeHwa All Girls High School

Hobbies: Sleeping, Watching Movies, Taekwondo, Sports, Cooking

Awards: Smart Model Contest 2008, APM Model 2007 [Silver]

Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/lovelyjiyeon [Acme of Beauty]

Notes :-

[✮]Appeared in SG Wannabe's "My Love Crybaby" & "I Love You" MV's

[✮]Appeared in KBS drama Hello! Miss/헬로 애기씨 [2007]

[✮]Participated in the Woman's Generation project (w/ Davichi & SeeYa)

[✮]Starred in MBC drama Soul/혼 [2009].

[✮]One of four members to participate in the T.T.L. (Time to Love) project (w/ Supernova)

[✮]Appeared in MBC drama High Kick Through the Roof/지붕 뚫고 하이킥 [2009]

[✮]Starred in KBS2 drama God Of Study/공부의 신 [2009-10]

[✮]Released a single entitled 'Rolling' for God Of Study OST

[✮]Starred in Horror Film Death Bell 2/고사 2 [2010]

[✮]Starred in SBS Variety Show "Heroes" [2010]

[✮]Appeared in Seo In Guk 'Shake It Up' MV

[✮]Appeared in Young Gun 'I have to let you go' MV

[✮]Roommed with Hyomin

[✮]Known for her 'wide eyes'

[✮]Known for having similar facial features with Actress Kim Tae Hee

Real name : Ryu Hwayoung (류화영)

DOB : April 22nd, 1993

Height : 168 cm

Position : Rapper, 2nd maknae

Education : Sungeul High School

Family : Twin sister Ryu Hyoyoung in Co.Ed

[✮]Went on Star King with her twin sister, Hyoyoung.

[✮]Participated in pageants when she was younger

[✮]Doesnt wear heels for performances.

[✮]Some fans called her 'Baby Giant' and some called her'Giant Maknae'

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[✮]Credits information : tiaradiadem.com + various source[s]

[✮]Credits photos : t-ara-official.com + vicorale1101 @ mltfor

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