Hwayoung spoke with local media and addressed issues surrounding her new agency. On August 3, Star News quoted a source who met with Hwayoung and Hyoyoung the night before, and said, “Hwayoung is exhausted from the whole controversy, but she’s doing her best to collect herself and calm down. She vowed to refocus and work… Continue reading Hwayoung Addresses New Agency Issue
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CCM CEO Kim Kwang Soo Admits to T-ara Conflict in Interview
On July 31, it was announced by Core Contents Media (Hereafter, CCM) that T-ara Hwayoung’s contract would be extinguished. Rumors began to emerge about Hwayoung being bullied. A Netizen claimed that she saw Hwayoung get slapped in the face. Afterwards, because of the media and Netizen backlash, the CEO Kim Kwang Soo ended up reporting that he met with Hwayoung’s parents.… Continue reading CCM CEO Kim Kwang Soo Admits to T-ara Conflict in Interview
T-ara Postpones First Solo Concert Due to Hwayoung Controversy
T-ara’s first solo concert in Seoul has been postponed indefinitely, Core Contents Media announced on August 1. “T-ara members came and sincerely requested the concert get delayed,” Core Contents Media said. T-ara reportedly told Kim Kwang Soo in a separate meeting that, “With the whole on-going controversy, we don’t think we’ll be able to show… Continue reading T-ara Postpones First Solo Concert Due to Hwayoung Controversy
Hwayoung’s Father: “I’m So Sorry. I Have Nothing to Say”
Hwayoung’s father spoke to the press for the first time since the contract dispute broke out on Monday. On August 1, Hwayoung’s father, only identified as Mr. Ryu, spoke with local media E-Today, and said, “I’m very sorry. I have nothing much to say. I will not comment on the issue.” Although he declined to… Continue reading Hwayoung’s Father: “I’m So Sorry. I Have Nothing to Say”
Numbers for T-ara’s Disbandment Petition Rising Fast
Online petition asking for T-ara‘s disbandment has reached 75,000 signatures in three days. Previously on July 28, an anonymous netizen has started this online petition titled “T-ara’s Disbandment.” This netizen wrote, “T-ara doesnn’t take their performances seriously and openly accepts the fact that they don’t even bother memorizing the lyrics of their own songs by… Continue reading Numbers for T-ara’s Disbandment Petition Rising Fast
CCM’s Kim Kwang Soo Meets Hwayoung’s Parents
Core Contents Media’s Kim Kwang Soo held a meeting with Hwayoung’s parents and explained his decision to withdraw her from T-ara. On July 31, in a phone conversation with Star News, Kim Kwang Soo revealed, “I met Hwayoung’s parents yesterday and explained the reason behind our decision, and they understood the whole situation.” He continued,… Continue reading CCM’s Kim Kwang Soo Meets Hwayoung’s Parents
T-ara Losing Endorsement Deals Due to Bully Controversy
T-ara is about to get booted off from the advertising industry all together due to the ongoing “bully controversy.” On July 31, a representative from KDB Daewoo Securities announced, “Although we have a contract with Eunjung as KDB Dae Woo Securities endorsement model until September, we plan on changing our ongoing campaign images of Eunjung… Continue reading T-ara Losing Endorsement Deals Due to Bully Controversy
T-ara to Indefinitely Suspend Activities
T-ara will indefinitely suspend all activities following the controversy surrounding their ex-member, Hwayoung. The group’s final official stage will be at the Yeosu Expo 2012 on August 1 for the SBS “K-Pop Yeosu Expo Super Concert.” “Since we’ll be focusing on our next album promotions, we haven’t scheduled any new activities at this point,” an… Continue reading T-ara to Indefinitely Suspend Activities
Kahi’s Mysterious Tweet Aimed at Hwayoung?
Ex-After School member Kahi left a mysterious message on her Twitter, which is being interpreted as her thoughts on the T-ara/Hwayoung controversy. On July 31, Kahi tweeted, “Anyways…ha. It doesn’t look like somebody else’s problem..” Many netizens that came across the tweet believe it’s closely linked to the whole debacle going on between Hwayoung and… Continue reading Kahi’s Mysterious Tweet Aimed at Hwayoung?
Chinese Netizens Also Disappointed in Hwayoung’s Expulsion from T-ara
On July 30, Kim Kwang Soo, CEO of Core Contents Media, announced revocation of T-ara‘s now formal member Hwayoung‘s contract. He explained the reasons behind Hwayoung’s departure from the group as “conflicts with staff members” and “bad effects on T-ara’s teamwork.” He did not mention or explain anything regarding the “bully rumors.” However, most netizens… Continue reading Chinese Netizens Also Disappointed in Hwayoung’s Expulsion from T-ara