[NEWS] T-ara's Jiyeon and Co.ed's Hyoyoung reveal pictures from 'Jungle Fish 2' set

T-ara's Jiyeon and upcoming mixed group, Co.ed's Hyoyoung, who both will be appearing on KBS1TV 8-episode drama, "Jungle Fish 2" revealed images taken on set.

Although they are the same age, it would make most people think they are rivals to each other, but they are not. After Hyoyoung joined Core Contents Media, Jiyeon and Hyoyoung have already become close friends.

Hyoyoung said, "I frequently meet with Jiyeon when we both have days off. We like to eat, hang out and listen to music.. and share our personal stories. We have a lot of fun. It's good we are the same age and I think that Jiyeon is brilliant and a very hard working, I want to strive to be like her in the future."

Both Jiyeon and Hyoyoung play characters who are in the top 3% honors in Korea. Jiyeon hides her stress and twisted family while she is at school, but when she comes home it becomes dramatic. Hyoyoung's character may seem like a good student, but she is always in a rivalry and arguing with someone.

Meanwhile, Co.ed's debut title track music video will be premiering on the 27th at the Samsung Megabox in 3D. They're currently practicing dance very hard. In addition, T-ara's 2nd album is being prepared and all the members are busy with personal activities.

Source : Nate
Translated by : Nathaniel @ Core Clique/Diadem

[NEWS] ASK together with KARA effect - UP

Girl Group KARA’s effect has started to be seen on Real Company’s casual ASK line.

Items that KARA wear have become popular and these are the items that have been re-order. The baseball Jumper that GOO HARA and NICOLE wear within just a week have become Best Product and got into reorder. And it is similar case with “Hara’s atZine” special denim.

Especially atZine’s special three dimensional pattern and metal points, within the first 3 weeks of shipment, sales was as much as 30%. There are also plans for another special special denim line. In addition, one of this season’s Mega-trends is military mode, we (company) also prepare a wilder-look jumper to keep up with the trend and scheduled to be released together with that special denim. ASK said, “Comparing to the pre-existing items, new items in which were advertised through Star icon KARA is believed to received a lot of popularity.” He added, “Currently there are a lot of reorders commitments, KARA’s effect is expected to continue if we can quickly respond to customers needs and trends.

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Translated by aank1 @karaholic.com

[NEWS] 4Minute will appear in MC Moe Oshikiri's program

Korean girl group 4Minute will make an appearance in a Japanese MC, Moe Oshikiri's program. Shizuka Kondo will also appear in the program. The title for the program is "Seoul of Love". Moe Oshikiri will talk with 4Minute about Seoul and ask 4Minute about their experiences and feelings in Japan besides only promoting their newest Japanese single.


The program will start on Sunday (26th September) at 10:00 a.m. The 4Minute girls will also make a performance of "Muzik" and "I My Me Mine".


Source : Ameblo
Translating + Reporting : 4MINUTE Utau@4-minute.com

[NEWS] 4Minute Sohyun and SHINee Onew : strongest game idols

4minute's Kwon Sohyun and SHINee's Onew have risen to the top in a recent game for a Chuseok special to decide the strongest idols in games.

MBC Chuseok Special 2010 Youth Alggagi, which aired the morning of the 23rd, were found to be the winners of the competitions after competing with other males and females.

In the finals, SHINee's Onew competed against Super Junior's EunHyuk while 4minute's Sohyun went head to head with f(x)'s Luna, with Onew and Sohyun placing first.

The game consisted of flicking small round game pieces with one's finger at the opponent's pieces, hoping to knock them off the board without your own piece falling. Sohyun and Onew proved to be the masters of the game, showing their smarts and charms.

Source : Jo!ns
Translation : its_matteo @ 4-minute.com

[NEWS] After Eunjung and Jiyeon, Soyeon will make her big screen debut!

Soyeon of the girl group T-ara will be the final member to make her big screen acting debut.

Soyeon will appear in the movie, "Mama, Don't Cry" and will begin filming full-time later this year. In the movie, "Mama, Don't Cry", Soyeon be a high school student who tries to help her out her struggling mother with her dreams. Soyeon will be playing a teenager.

Core Contents Media stated, "Soyeon will be making her first appearance in movies following after Jiyeon and Eunjung. Soyeon now will be a singer and an actor, so please anticipate." T-ara's member Jiyeon has appeared in the drama "God of Study" and the movie "Death Bell 2" and Eunjung has appeared in the drama "Coffee House" and will be appearing in the movie "White". Hyomin just recently finished filming for her acting debut in the drama "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho."

In addition, Soyeon will be resuming singing activities with T-ara's second album coming soon.

The full cast of "Mama, Don't Cry" will be revealed soon and is scheduled to go into shooting this winter.

Source : http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=20...1&outlink=1
Credits : nathaniel (trans) @ diadem + star news

[NEWS] Sleepy HyunA charms netizens!

Has 4minute member HyunA been worn out?

HyunA recently updated her mini-hompy saying "Whoosh... ┬┬ even though I'm tired."

This comes soon after fans have been asking HyunA if she was tired due to her hectic broadcast schedule. Though HyunA recently dyed her hair from blonde to a darker shade, increasing her innocent charms, it also has made some fans say that she looks tired often.

Netizens have said, "Tired HyunA~," "This makes me tired," etc. After her transformation into a brunette, HyunA's rough girl charms have made everyone fall in love with her, tired or not.

Source : TVDaily
Translation/Editing : its_matteo @ 4-minute.com

[NEWS] T-ara discuss their new album and new member Ryu Hwayoung

Girl group T-ara came together for a very special interview. T-ara has undergone great changes recently and now gets a holiday. Although they're currently on holiday, they kindly accepted this interview.

Earlier this year, T-ara's "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "I Go Crazy Because of You" became recognized by every one. After that, Eunjung, Jiyeon, Qri, Hyomin and Boram all underwent acting jobs with Soyeon preparing for hers, making all six of them actresses. This created even greater awareness for T-ara.

After this year's Chuseok season though, T-ara will go back to the music roots with a big change.

T-ara will start preparing 100% for their October comeback with a new mini album. The six girls will resume full-scale activities as a group after it's been nearly six months. But the fans will not be able to call T-ara a six member girl group no longer. That is because Ryu Hwayoung has joined T-ara being the same age, '93, as maknae Jiyeon. She will officially join with the release of this new album. In October, you may call T-ara a seven member girl group.

Eunjung said, "Hwayoung went to Guangzhou (southern China) for her holiday and will come back on the 23rd where we will do some finishing things on the album," about her new dongsaeng.

Hyomin also said, "Now I have a bigger responsibility and have to keep track of my style better. Hwayoung has already given me a lot of help and advice on [my style]."

Jiyeon: "Now that I have someone my age in the group, it's good," she said smiling.

Ryu Hwayoung is not included in this interview because she hasn't yet officially debuted.

T-ara hasn't been together promoting full scale since "I Go Crazy Because of You" which was six months ago. During this holiday break they'll get to prepare for the new album. They said the new album has an extraordinary passion.

The new leader, Boram said, "Now that I'm a leader and there is a new member, I have a lot more responsibility. This holiday will help me prepare for this and the new album."

Hyomin said, "Preparing for the album was hard, but it's pleasant to have a holiday break and relax. When I'm back on stage I'll be able to play a fast, hard and ready character."

When the full moon comes over this holiday, all the girls will wish for a successful new album.

Qri said, "I'll be looking at the moon wishing for great success with T-ara's album. It would be good to see that happen, of course."

Soyeon also said, "I wish for T-ara to finish strong this year with our comeback album."

"This is a great time to go outside the house, spend all day watching television and eat a delicious holiday meal, I know I will," Hyomin said, "Fans should turn on the TV because they will see T-ara every day in special shows."

The T-ara members final words were, "Have a great holiday with your family and relatives. We will send hopeful prayers your way. Make sure you make a wish when the moon is full, you do not want to have a blank mind!"

source : http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=20...link=2&SVEC
Credits : nathaniel (trans) @ diadem + star news