T-ara
T-ara (; ko, 티아라) are a South Korean girl group formed by MBK Entertainment in 2009, consists of four members: Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon. T-ara's career is marked by hook-heavy dance-pop music, a result of their close partnership with composer Shinsadong Tiger. A broad array of visual concepts have earned the group a "chameleon-like" reputation. The group has achieved commercial success in several regions in Asia including South Korea and China, with their 2011 single " Roly-Poly" being one of the most downloaded domestic singles since 2010. T-ara made their debut in July 2009 with the single "Lie" (거짓말), following line-up changes due to creative differences; their debut studio album ''Absolute First Album'' was released in December 2009 to critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit singles "TTL (Time to Love)", "Bo Peep Bo Peep", and "You Drive Me Crazy". Both their debut Japanese single and studio album reached number one on the ''Oricon'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Geojitmal
''Absolute First Album'' is the first studio album and debut Korean release by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on November 27, 2009, through Core Contents Media. T-ara sought to showcase "two different charms" through ''Absolute First Album'', one embracing a "trendy" image and the other leaning towards a "classic" aesthetic. The result is a modern dance record with traces of retro influences. ''Absolute First Album'' features contributions by Shinsadong Tiger, Cho Young-soo, Choi Kyu-sung (now of Black Eyed Pilseung), Wheesung and "Hitman" Bang. The album was preceded by the hit single "TTL (Time to Love)", with its two lead tracks, " Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Like the First Time", becoming commercial successes as well. "Bo Peep Bo Peep" was a breakthrough single for T-ara, further attaining recognition as one of their signature songs. ''Absolute First Album'' peaked at number two on the ''Gaon'' Chart and has received positive reviews. The success of ''Absolute First ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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What's My Name? (EP)
''What's My Name?'' is the ninth extended play by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on June 14, 2017, by MBK Entertainment and distributed by Interpark. The EP was released in six versions: a normal edition containing the group songs; an edition of each member with their solo songs; and a digital edition with all the songs, group and solo. A music video for the title track was also released on June 14. This is the first release since the departure of members Soyeon and Boram and the final release by T-ara under MBK Entertainment. The EP was a commercial success peaking at number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart. The various versions of the EP have sold over 39,453 physical copies combined as of July 2017. Background and release On March 6, 2017, MBK Entertainment revealed that the group would be making a comeback in early May with a new EP. A few days later, it was reported that the release would be the last as a six-member group, since the members' contracts would expir ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wae Ireoni
''Temptastic'' is the debut extended play by the South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on December 1, 2010 through digital retailers by Core Contents Media. The EP marked the first appearance of the group's seventh member, Ryu Hwayoung. In the works since at least late-2010, the physical album's release was originally scheduled alongside its digital release but was delayed until December 3, 2010 due to the bombardment of Yeonpyeong earlier that November. Singles "Wae Ireoni" was released as the lead single for ''Temptastic'' on November 23, 2010. The single is the group's first release to feature their newly added seventh member, Hwayoung. Written by label-mate Yangpa and produced by Kim Do-hoon and Lee Sang-ho, the song contains influences from 1980s synthpop and features the use of an electric guitar in the instrumental. The music video for "Wae Ireoni" premiered on November 23, 2010, the same day as the single's release. The director of the video was Lee Dae-jin, w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Target (T-ara Song)
Target is a Japanese song by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on July 10, 2013. Background and promotion The song is a seventh Japanese single from T-ara, written and composed by MEG.ME with arrangement by KOH. The song to be included in their second Japanese album,''Treasure Box ''Treasure Box'' (1996) is a horror novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. It takes place in modern-day America. Plot introduction The plot details a middle-aged man, Quentin Fears (pronounced "fierce"), who marries a woman who turns out t ...''. The single was released in 3 different versions: a limited CD+DVD edition and two regular CD only editions with different covers.officiallykmusic.com/t-ara-releases-covers-for-japanese-single-target/ An MV teaser was released on July 2, 2013. Charts Weekly charts Oricon chart References {{T-ara 2013 singles T-ara songs Japanese-language songs Universal Music Japan singles 2013 songs EMI Music Japan singles Song articles wit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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TTL (Time To Love)
''Absolute First Album'' is the first studio album and debut Korean release by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on November 27, 2009, through Core Contents Media. T-ara sought to showcase "two different charms" through ''Absolute First Album'', one embracing a "trendy" image and the other leaning towards a "classic" aesthetic. The result is a modern dance record with traces of retro influences. ''Absolute First Album'' features contributions by Shinsadong Tiger, Cho Young-soo, Choi Kyu-sung (now of Black Eyed Pilseung), Wheesung and Bang Si-hyuk, "Hitman" Bang. The album was preceded by the hit single "TTL (Time to Love)", with its two lead tracks, "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Like the First Time", becoming commercial successes as well. "Bo Peep Bo Peep" was a breakthrough single for T-ara, further attaining recognition as one of their List of signature songs, signature songs. ''Absolute First Album'' peaked at number two on the ''Gaon'' Chart and has received positive revi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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TTL Listen 2
''Absolute First Album'' is the first studio album and debut Korean release by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on November 27, 2009, through Core Contents Media. T-ara sought to showcase "two different charms" through ''Absolute First Album'', one embracing a "trendy" image and the other leaning towards a "classic" aesthetic. The result is a modern dance record with traces of retro influences. ''Absolute First Album'' features contributions by Shinsadong Tiger, Cho Young-soo, Choi Kyu-sung (now of Black Eyed Pilseung), Wheesung and "Hitman" Bang. The album was preceded by the hit single "TTL (Time to Love)", with its two lead tracks, "Bo Peep Bo Peep" and "Like the First Time", becoming commercial successes as well. "Bo Peep Bo Peep" was a breakthrough single for T-ara, further attaining recognition as one of their signature songs. ''Absolute First Album'' peaked at number two on the ''Gaon'' Chart and has received positive reviews. The success of ''Absolute First ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sexy Love (T-ara Song)
"Sexy Love" (Korean: 섹시러브 ) is a single by South Korean girl group T-ara and the lead single from their seventh mini-album "Mirage". It was released by Core Contents Media on September 3, 2012. This is the first Korean single released by T-ara without its former member Hwayoung. The song was released in Japan and served as the first single from the group's second Japanese album ''Treasure Box''. Background and release Korean version In mid-July 2012, T-ara's agency, Core Contents Media, stated that after " Day by Day" promotional schedule was over, a follow-up single would be released on August 15, " Arranged by " Shinshadong Tiger". On an episode of T-ara's " Star Life Theater" broadcast by KBS on July 17,the picture of T-ara's recording was revealed with former member Hwayoung also participated in the recording. However, due to the influence of Hwayoung's removal from the group, it was not until August 30, 2012, that the official album cover and concept photos o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roly-Poly (T-ara Song)
"Roly-Poly" is a disco song by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was taken from their second mini album ''John Travolta Wannabe'', released on 29 June 2011. The song was written and produced by Shinsadong Tiger and Choi Kyu Sung, who were also behind the group's 2009 song "Bo Peep Bo Peep". "Roly-Poly" won three weekly #1 awards on Mnet's ''M! Countdown'' and SBS's '' Inkigayo'', and went on to become the top grossing and most-downloaded song of 2011. Only a month after release, the song accumulated a record-breaking $3 million in sales with nearly $300 thousand per day. and over 4,000,000 units in digital downloads—the highest figure for a K-pop girl group single on the Gaon Digital Chart in the 2010s. Background and release Roly Poly "Roly Poly" was released on June 29, 2011 as the lead single of T-ara's ''John Travolta Wannabe'' with 3 different music videos, a short dance version, a long drama version and special version made by CCM that compiled several covers of th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Number 9 (song)
''Again'' is the fifth extended play by South Korean girl group T-ara, It was released on October 10, 2013 by Core Contents Media. It marked their first release with the original line-up following member Lee Areum’s departure from the group. Background and release Again On October 6, 2013, T-ara announced the impending release of double lead singles to promote their upcoming EP, ''Again''. The album was released digitally on October 10, including the singles "Number 9" (넘버나인) and "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까; ''Neukkim Anikka'') and their music videos. "Number 9" is an electro-pop dance song with sad lyrics and melody. It was choreographed by Yama & Hotchicks, who also choreographed "Bo Peep Bo Peep". "Because I Know" is a mid-tempo song with an acoustic feel. Again 1977 A repackaged edition of the EP, ''Again 1977'', was released on December 4, 2013. It contains two new songs, "Again 1977" and "Do You Know Me", a remake of Sand Pebbles' 1977 hit, "What Sh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lovey-Dovey (T-ara Song)
"Lovey-Dovey" is a song by South Korean girl group T-ara from their fourth extended play '' Black Eyes'' (2011) repackage, ''Funky Town'' (2012). It was released as the lead single on January 3, 2012. A thirty-second teaser of "Lovey-Dovey" was unveiled at the end of their "Cry Cry" music video, with a full one-minute teaser released on November 30, 2011. Written and produced by Shinsadong Tiger and Choi Kyu-sung, "Lovey-Dovey" is an electropop song with strong beats, and the instrumental features the use of cowbells and scratching. The song is described as being influenced by the "trendy club music popular in Europe and the United States". The lyrics are about the protagonist feeling lonely without, as well as seeking for, their love interest. "Lovey-Dovey" reached number one in South Korea as well as number one on the ''Billboard'' Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart. Five music videos have been produced for the song, but only three of the five have been released to date. The first versi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Little Apple (song)
"Little Apple" () is a single by Chopstick Brothers, a duo of Wang Taili () and Xiao Yang (), released as a promotional song for the movie '' Old Boys: The Way of the Dragon''. Since its release, it has quickly attained great popularity in Chinese cyberspace, making it a widespread internet meme and a global hit, with parodies, flash mobs and covers from around the world. Lyrics The music and lyrics are written as two stanzas of ten verses each, with each stanza followed by an 8-verse refrain which repeats. The simple and intentionally sentimental lyrics for the first stanza translates as: I planted a seed that finally bore fruit/ Today is a great day I give the stars to you, I give the moon to you/ Raise the sun everyday for you I'll turn into a candle and let myself burn/ Just to shine a light on you I'll give everything I have to you/ As long as you're happy You give me new meaning everyday/ Though life is short, I'll love you forever, never abandoning you. The refrain which ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |