Trot Idol: A T-ara Story

Introducing a New Member

July 2010

It has been more than a year since T-ara debuted. While being a relatively small group, they have impressed the audience with their captivating dance performance. Hong Jinyoung was officially selected as leader due to her seniority. To put into comparison she was almost a decade older than maknae Jiyeon. Sometimes it almost comical the difference in age.

Things were going well for the group and Jinyoung was getting comfortable with being leader, but a brand new announcement will shake the formation of T-ara.

It started after the announcement of a new member. The girls were all currently processing at the news.

"A new member!?" Boram gasped.

"How!?" Jiyeon asked.

"Didn't we just debuted like a year ago? It makes no sense to add another member." Eunjung raised an eyebrow

"Another member means another mouth to feed." Qri facepalmed.

"It changes the whole dynamic. What's going to happen to all our dance choreographies?" Soyeon also felt skeptical.

"I just hope she's easy to work with. It's bad enough I have this kid and Eunjung to deal with." Hyomin shrugged. Eunjung immediately glared at her when saying that.

"It's true! It's already a mess being as we are. I think adding another member will make things complicated." Hyomin argued.

"It's fair we have our grievances, but it ain't our choice to make. We have no choice but to welcome this new girl with open arms. Let's at least make the effort welcomin' her." Jinyoung suggested.

So they were soon called by the managers to head downstairs. A sense of dread and expectation was felt among the girls for they do not know what she looks like nor her background. They were essentially walking very blindly. Jinyoung's mom always told her to be wary of strangers and so she took the time to analyze the new member.

She was a young girl, perhaps close to Jiyeon's age by the highschool uniform she was wearing. One thing she noticed is how tall she for a lady. She seemed to be around if not taller than Eunjung. Her hair was extraordinary long, almost reaching her lower back. She sported a very large bun on top of her head giving it a distinct look adding to the curls at the end. She seemed to be looking at her with curiosity and hint of nervousness.

"Wow she's so tall!" Soyeon gasped in disbelief.

"And here I thought I wouldn't be the shorter one..." Boram sulks.

"That's a highschool uniform so you're like Jiyeon's age?" Eunjung asked.

"Oh my gosh she's looks gorgeous! My name is Hyomin. You can call me Hyomi if you like!" Hyomin introduced herself with enthusiasm.

Jiyeon just narrowed her eyes in suspicion. Only she was going to be the baby.

"So you're the new face here. I am the unnie of the group, Hong Jinyoung. What is your name there lil fella?" The eldest ask affectionately.

"My name is Ryu Hwayoung. To be honest I wasn't expecting to see you all so soon. I just barely got accepted by ajusshi." Hwayoung bowed politely. It seemed she was still cautious about something.

"We also received the news not too long ago either. You're very tall for your age." Qri explained.

"My parents are naturally tall. You should meet my twin sis!" Hwayoung replied twirling her hair.

"There's another one of you!?" Boram gasped. Soyeon elbowed her to quiet down.

"She's my identical twin. Only that her name is Hyoyoung. She's more interested in acting than being an idol!"

"Gomaowaeyo Pd-nim for introducing our newest member. We'll make sure she gets acquaintaned with us. Come on my child let's visit the dorm rooms." Jinyoung said in a welcoming tone as the managers guide them towards the dorm room building.

The story officially begins...