Monday, July 30, 2012

Tony Moly and Daewoo Securities removed T-ara's image from ads!


T-ara's advertisement deals are being shaken after the Hwayoung incident.

Core Contents Media's CEO Kim Kwangsoo revealed on the 30th that Hwayoung's contract with the agency would be terminated. After this, T-ara's agency as well as companies that T-ara are models or ambassadors have been flooded with phone calls, Internet homepages being spammed and calls for "product boycotting."

T-ara are models for the cosmetic brand Tony-Moly and their contract doesn't expire until the end of August, but they have decided they will not renew the contract. The consumer protest has begun and stores have decided to recall and remove all posters and images related to T-ara in their store.

Eunjung is a solo model for Daewoo Securities and they have also decided to replace Eunjung's image on the ads. Although her contract expires in the end of September, they have recognized the seriousness of the current situation.

T-ara has 8 months on their contract remaining with the outdoor clothing brand Wild Roses and they haven't moved yet. They are currently discussing whether they need to replace T-ara.

In addition, T-ara models for "Look Optical" and they have said that they are being sensitive about this incident and looking into it.

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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120731n18962
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem