“It must have been painful and difficult for everyone… “I hope you forget your hurts and live in peace.”
Areum, a member of the group T-ara, shared her honest feelings about the T-ara bullying incident that recently resurfaced.
On the 18th, Areum posted a long article on her social networking service (SNS) channel. He said, “When I was active, I had to memorize many of Tiara’s songs in Japanese and Korean, learn all the dance moves, and even memorize the movements, so I was busy adapting and paying attention to everything.”
He said, “That’s why all I did was practice hard, but it was very difficult to accept it while watching the sudden Twitter exchange between the unnies.” He added, “Maybe because she knew my feelings well as a new member, Hwayoung took special care of me and cherished me. “So I was always grateful and followed him a lot.”
Areum said, “But after the injury incident, when something like that happened between my sisters, I was like a sheet of thin ice, so I was busy looking here and there, and from then on, I had no one to rely on.” She added, “At a young age, there was no such thorny road, day by day.” He confessed.
He continued, “I didn’t have the time or the mind to do things like estrangement. It was because there was a misunderstanding in the middle, and it’s true that I received an apology from Hyoyoung later.” He added, “I didn’t take it too seriously, so it ended well.”
Areum said, “For me, T-ara was just a scar, nothing more, nothing less. I left it as a memorable period of my life when I was living the hardest. If only we could leave it as the main characters in the memories of the good songs at that time.” “What would it be like?”
He also said, “I think that all of the parties involved must have regretted, felt sorry, suffered, and had a hard time because of their actions when they were young. It’s just that there are people who have it a little more difficult.” He added, “I hope that everyone will forget the hurt of that time and live in peace from now on.” “I just hope,” he said.
Meanwhile, producer Kim Kwang-soo appeared on MBN’s ‘Let’s Go GO’ broadcast on the 9th and related to the suspicion of bullying by T-ara’s Hwayoung in 2012, saying, “After finding out about the discord between T-ara members, I terminated the contracts of sisters Hwayoung and Hyoyoung, which led to rumors of bullying. The other members’ parents came to visit and asked to reveal the truth, but ‘Then what will happen to their lives?’ “I couldn’t do it because I wanted to,” he said. As a result, the past bullying incident within the group T-ara surfaced again, and Hwayoung, who claimed to be a victim of bullying, once again expressed her stance.
In particular, during the T-ara bullying incident in the past, some of the text messages that Hwayoung’s older sister Hyoyoung sent to Areum were revealed, causing a stir. Regarding this, Hwayoung said on SNS on the 18th, “The reason why my sister sent a text message to Areum is because at the time, I cared for and cared for the new member Areum like a younger sister, but I was hurt by Areum’s many conflicts with the T-ara members and contacted my sister to say that I was upset. “In response, my sister sent a message to Areum,” he said. “My sister and Areum had personally apologized to each other several years ago, reconciled, and made up their minds, but CEO Kim Kwang-soo appeared on the air without exact confirmation from the parties involved.” “He caused mental damage to me, my sister, and Areum by spreading the contents of my sister’s text messages publicly and maliciously using them only for personal gain, which is factual defamation,” he explained.
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How did Areum’s experience in T-ara shape her perspective on bullying and personal growth?
Interview Between Time.news Editor and Areum, Former Member of T-ara
Time.news Editor: Thank you for joining us today, Areum. It’s a pleasure to have you here to discuss such an important and sensitive topic. Your recent social media post has brought to light many feelings regarding the T-ara bullying incident. Can you start by sharing your emotions when you first learned about the incident becoming a hot topic again?
Areum: Thank you for having me. It’s both painful and healing to talk about it. When the incident resurfaced, I felt a wave of nostalgia mixed with sadness. I remember how difficult it was back then, and seeing those memories brought back makes me reflect on my own experiences in T-ara. I hope people can understand that it was a hard time for all of us.
Time.news Editor: You mentioned feeling like you were on “thin ice” during those times. Can you elaborate on how that environment affected your mental state and your relationships within the group?
Areum: Absolutely. As the newest member, I was trying to fit in and adapt, and watching the discord among the senior members was quite unsettling. I felt isolated because I didn’t know whom to trust. It was challenging to focus on my practice while worrying about the interpersonal dynamics. I was initially close to Hwayoung, who treated me like a little sister, but when the misunderstanding occurred, I felt completely alone.
Time.news Editor: That’s incredibly poignant. You also mentioned receiving an apology from Hyoyoung later on – how did that affect your perception of the whole situation?
Areum: When I received her apology, it was a relief, honestly. I always knew that misunderstandings can happen, especially when emotions run high. I didn’t take it too seriously because I wanted to move forward. The intent behind the apology mattered more to me than the past turmoil. It was essential for both of us to heal.
Time.news Editor: You described your time with T-ara as a “scar.” What do you mean by that, and how do you see it shaping your journey moving forward?
Areum: For me, the time I spent with T-ara is a significant chapter in my life. It’s a scar because it’s a reminder of pain, but also of growth. We all go through tough times, and that period has taught me valuable lessons about resilience and empathy. I just hope we can all remember the great songs and memories we created rather than dwell on the hardships.
Time.news Editor: In your post, you expressed hope that everyone involved would find peace moving forward. Can you share what the healing process looks like for you and what advice you might offer others who have gone through similar experiences?
Areum: Healing is definitely a personal journey. For me, it involves acceptance and letting go. I try to focus on the positive aspects of my life now and cherish the good memories with T-ara. My advice would be to allow yourself to feel, reflect, and talk about your experiences. Holding onto pain only weighs you down. I believe that forgiveness—both of ourselves and others—is crucial to moving on.
Time.news Editor: as the public discourse around these incidents continues, what message would you like to convey to fans and former members who may still be affected by these events?
Areum: I would say to everyone, especially the fans who supported us, that it’s okay to have mixed feelings. We were all young, figuring things out in a high-pressure environment. Let’s appreciate the music and the joy it brought to so many, rather than highlight the conflicts. I sincerely hope that all of us can find peace, reconcile with the past, and move forward positively.
Time.news Editor: Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experiences, Areum. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding and compassion in the music industry and beyond.
Areum: Thank you for having me. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story.