I think its pretty safe to say that T-ara are one of the biggest what ifs in Kpop. After their debut with “lies” back in July 27, 2009, the group was met with instant success with the single reaching the top 10 in many korean music charts. From 2009 to 2012 before the controversy, T-ara was able to achieve 6 number 1 songs(Even tho gaon charts which would later be changed to circle charts wasn’t really a thing yet, TTL peaked at number 1 on every korean chart so I am including it), 13 top 10 hits, and 6 real time all kills. Roly poly in particular reached number 1 on year end and correct me if I am wrong, it’s the most downloaded track by a kpop female group in history. To get a clearer idea on how big they truly were, they still ended up getting two top 10 hits after the whole scandal and boycott.
Not only were big in Korea, but in Japan and specifically China aswell. Many sources go as far as to claim they were huge threats to groups like 2ne1 and Girls Generation at their peak. After the whole bullying scandal, unfortunately the group and the members basic faced a boyco and they quickly fell off. Even after finally getting their names cleared in 2017, it was sadly to late since the group was basically already 5 years passed their prime. Now for the pass few days I been wondering where T-ara would be right now if the whole bullying scandal didn’t take place or if they were able to get their names cleared right after the whole scandal took place. Do you guys think they would be placed on the same pedestal as Girls Generation and 2ne1?
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