T-ara’s Jiyeon Takes a Break from Activities

T-ara’s Jiyeon will take a break from group activities until her knee injury has fully healed. Last August 25th, Jiyeon injured her right knee during dance practice. She is ready to take a break for her injury to recover but prior to that, she joined in the pre-recording of the group’s last performance of “Roly Poly” for Inkigayo on August 28th.

T-ara’s Jiyeon to Apply for College, IU Will Not

T-ara’s Jiyeon and IU are both the same age as they were born in the year 1993. The two are very close and currently, most of the people born in 1993 are applying for college in South Korea. According to representative of T-ara’s agency on August 24th, “Jiyeon will apply for the 2012 admissions. Jiyeon will apply for a college that will be a good fit with her talents.” In September, T-ara will begin their official debut for Japan. Now on the other hand, IU will not apply for college.

MBC Music Core 08.20.2011

It’s time for Music Core Recap….Soompi Edition! Jaurim and Koyote returned to the Music Core stage…Nine Muses, Witches, CHOCOLAT debuted new songs with titles inspired by international love "syndrome".

Celeb Trend: MCM Backpacks

The latest leather accessory favored by celebrities isn’t monogrammed with LV or covered in a brown check pattern. Rather, it’s emblazoned with an MCM and often decorated with diamond-shaped gold studs. MCM is a luxury leather goods brand from Germany which has become very popular in Seoul, as evidenced by the many Korean stars who can be seen holding its wallets, clutches, and handbags. However, it’s the backpack which is particularly ubiquitous right now; you might think that it’s difficult for a backpack to look anything but utilitarian, but the structured shape and the gold detailing make the MCM backpack a stylish favorite of celebrities. Check it out!

MBC Music Core 07.23.2011

After School’s sub-units (Red and Blue) discovered the "wonder boys" in the "night sky" with their contrasting comebacks. INFINITE, miss A, Homme, Lyn, CHI CHI, and Piggy Dolls wrapped up our break-up and make-up love songs with their comebacks. 2PM, Kim Hyun Joong, and 8eight bidded farewell to fans…

T-ara are John Travolta Wannabes

Girl group T-ara’s Korean comeback is set for July! According to a statement from T-ara’s agency, Core Contents Media, T-ara’s upcoming album will be called “John Travolta Wannabe,” featuring the track “Bo Peep Bo Peep 2.” The group is working with Shinsadong Tiger and Choi Kyu Sung for the 80’s retro-disco style track, inspired by John Travolta’s image in the film “Saturday Night Fever.”