Career ruined because of injustice
In 2009, T-ARA officially debuted with their debut MV Lies. The original lineup of 6 members Boram, Qri, Soyeon, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon soon attracted attention thanks to its novel model – the leader was not fixed and changed over time. T-ARA debuted under MBK Entertainment. Even though their starting point was not in a big company, the group quickly rose to the top ranks thanks to a series of hits in just their first year of operation. Time To Love, Bo Peep Bo Peep,…
T-ARA’s debut lineup
After only 2 years, T-ARA had a national hit Roly Poly helping the group assert a solid position. T-ARA has shaped its influence thanks to its catchy music, daring to experiment with many new concepts and its members having the advantage of youthful age and pure visuals that meet Korean standards.
T-ARA – Roly-Poly in Copacabana MV
T-ARA causes fever with Roly Poly
T-ARA quickly went viral throughout Asia, a rich musical treasure that every Kpop fan knows by heart We Were In Love, Cry Cry, Day By Day, Lovey Dovey,… From a group that received little attention, T-ARA gradually asserted its position and gradually became a formidable “rival” of SM’s national girl group – SNSD.
T-ARA quickly went viral throughout Asia, a rich musical treasure that every Kpop fan knows by heart
But, happiness is short-lived. T-ARA’s peak career collapsed after just 3 years due to a shocking bullying scandal. In 2011, T-ARA added main rapper Hwayoung to the lineup. The female idol quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her unique visual and charismatic rapping ability. From here, a lot of scandals came just because of Hwayoung.
T-ARA’s 8-member lineup after adding Hwayoung and Ahreum
In 2012, T-ARA extended their hit streak with promotions Day By Day , with the participation of youngest rookie Ahreum. During this time, Hwayoung was absent from many schedules due to a leg injury. The bullying scandal broke out with the image of Hwayoung in a wheelchair spreading all over the newspaper. T-ARA was heavily criticized for status lines hinting at “a member lacking determination”
The bullying scandal broke out with the image of Hwayoung in a wheelchair spreading all over the newspaper
Hwayoung and her sister created a drama of isolation, causing the popular T-ARA to become a “national stepchild”, boycotted by the public. After Day By Day, T-ARA still maintains activities but is not noticed by the public. The management company made no move to protect the girls, leaving T-ARA “to self-destruct”.
The group is scattered, the “separate” members are not very prominent
In 2017, T-ARA was exonerated. The Hwayoung sisters’ play ends, but the consequences are irreversible. T-ARA has been engulfed in the harshness of public opinion, and their career has passed its peak. In May 2017, main vocalist Soyeon and eldest sister Boram did not renew their contract with the management company. T-ARA only has 4 members Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon. T-ARA’s concert in Taiwan was the last event the group performed with all 6 “first generation” members after being cleared of wrongdoing.
T-ARA’s concert in Taiwan was the last event the group performed with all 6 “first generation” members after being cleared of wrongdoing.
Two members left, T-ARA only made one more comeback on November 15, 2021, with a single album Re:T-ARA Contains 2 songs All Kill and Tiki Tika. From now on, T-ARA dispersed, each member pursuing their own career.
T-ARA will only comeback once more on November 15, 2021 with a 4-member lineup
Among them, Jiyeon is the person with the most fulfilling life. She is married to football player Hwang Jae Gyun and often shows off her happy marriage on social networks. Jiyeon still maintains activities, promoting her acting career and solo music activities.
Jiyeon has a perfect married life when she married football player Hwang Jae Gyun
However, Jiyeon’s career was interrupted because of a bullying scandal, which made her unable to stand out compared to other idols of her time, even though she had enough beauty and talent. Jiyeon’s debut thriller movie – Angry Woman is causing mixed opinions because of “poor” revenue.
Jiyeon’s first thriller movie – Angry Woman is causing mixed opinions because of its “poor” sales.
The solo careers of Eunjung, Hyomin and Qri are no better. Currently, Eunjung is still focusing on acting but has not had any outstanding works. Qri has turned her business direction and no longer appears much in showbiz. Hyomin is the member who causes the most regret because she has enough talent but luck does not smile. She often makes hot topics thanks to her visual, her figure is getting better and better, suitable for luxury brands.
Hyomin is the member who causes the most regret because she has enough talent but luck does not smile
A series of tragedies causes one member to choose extremes
The most tragic is the youngest brother Ahreum. Not long after joining T-ARA and being boycotted due to a “bullying scandal”, Ahreum continued to work until July 2013, then suddenly left the group. Ahreum made fans worried because she continuously revealed her psychological instability.
Not long after joining T-ARA, she was boycotted due to bullying scandals. Ahreum continued to work until July 2013, then suddenly left the group.
Retiring from the entertainment industry, Ahreum reappeared in 2017 when participating in the survival show The Unit. But the journey here is not very favorable. Areum was soon eliminated from the show. In an interview, Ahreum revealed that she feels grateful to Hwayoung. This statement caused fans who had supported Ahreum since she was a member of the group to turn their backs on her. In 2019, Ahreum married her businessman husband, opening up events that have continued to the present with a series of endless lawsuits.
Recently, late at night on March 26, Kpop fans were shocked by the news that Ahreum – former T-ARA member committed suicide at her home.
In 2024, Ahreum’s name was all over the newspapers. But it’s all because of personal accusations. Recently, late at night on March 26, Kpop fans were shocked by the news that Ahreum – former T-ARA member – committed suicide at her home. She was taken to the emergency hospital that night and is currently out of danger. Korean media revealed that the reason Ahreum decided to end her life was due to a series of events and pressures in life.
Ahreum divorced her businessman husband, publicly dated a young lover and was accused of adultery. Facing a wave of criticism, she publicly revealed the image of her ex-husband abusing her, her two children being treated badly, and living a life like hell.
Even though she was lying in a hospital bed, Ahreum was still accused by former entertainment reporter Lee Jin Ho of lying and borrowing money from fans
Even though she was lying in a hospital bed, Ahreum was still accused by former entertainment reporter Lee Jin Ho of lying to borrow money from fans. Lee Jin Ho’s accusations made Ahreum upset, announcing a lawsuit against the former entertainment reporter’s slander. Ahreum’s boyfriend was “exposed” by the media about his bad past, having been a rapist and fraudster. The female idol’s messy life makes fans feel insecure and worried every day.
