Core Contents Media representatives were initially planning to announce the big announcement on the 23rd, but it was changed to the 16 instead.

The enhancement includes the existing six-members reinforced with a a new member, Ryu Hwayoung. In addition, the leader of the group has been changed from Eunjung, to Boram.

The new member appeared on a SBS TV show back on May 29th and also participated in the 2010 Gaya contest. Her and her twin sister, Ryu Hyoyoung are both seniors in high school.

As a new member, Ryu Hwayoung has already been popular over the internet, along with her sistar Ryu Hyoyoung.

The representatives told press that this is an enhancement.

On an emergency meeting on the 9th, T-ara and staff held a 5-6 hour meeting debating on this reinforced T-ara. There was a divided opinion.

Meanwhile, T-ara are busy with personal activities. Jiyeon is starring in a movie being released later this summer, "Death Bell 2". Eunjung is currently in "Coffee House" which is being aired and Hyomin is shooting her drama, "My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox."


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