T-ara () is a South Korean female pop group launched by Core Centens Media in 2009, consisting of six members: Jeon Bo-ran, Lee Gyuri, Park Cho-yeon, Ham Nim-kyung, Park Hyo-min, and Park Ji-yeon.
The name T-ara is derived from the English word "Tiara," which means "queen" of the ballad industry. On July 29, 2009, T-ara officially debuted as a six-member group; on November 27, they released their first Korean-language album, Absolute First Album; on September 28, 2011, they released the Japanese-language single Bo Peep Bo Peep and officially debuted in Japan; on June 6, 2012, they released their first Japanese-language album Jewelry Box; on June 6, 2013, they released their first Japanese-language album Jewelry Box. Jewelry Box.On August 7, 2013 T-ara released their second Japanese-language regular album, Treasure Box.
On May 14, 2014, T-ara released their third Japanese-language album, Gossip Girls; on September 5, MBK Entertainment signed a contract with Guangzhou Longzhen Culture Development Co. Little Apple"; December 25 T-ara held its first concert since its debut; December 27 concert in Shanghai International Gymnastics Center.