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allkpop's Top 10 stories of August 2012

Posted by unknown3 pts Saturday, September 1, 2012



It's hard to believe that it's already September. Time sure does fly with allkpop!

August was a busy month for everyone, summer has officially ended but K-pop is still hot with the hottest comebacks. With everything that was going on, you might have missed out on some exciting stories during this month. Don't worry because allkpop has got you covered with this handy digest of the 10 most popular stories on our site for the month of August!

In August 2012, we published 1,660 stories. Phew! The general trend for this month shows that readers are drawn to drama, Psy, and HaHa?

Without further ado, check out the top 10 stories of August 2012 below!



10. Big Bang's Taeyang reveals he's in a relationship?


Big Bang's Taeyang almost gave VIPs heart attacks with his his sense of humor. Despite Taeyang's best efforts to fool his fans, most seemed to find it hard to believe that the idol has a girlfriend.

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09. T-ara representative remarks, "Hwayoung got arrogant"


On the August 3rd broadcast of JTBC's 'Entertainment Exclusive', the rep stated during an interview, "Hwayoung was the last to join the group. I'm sure she thought she was working hard, but that probably wasn't the case from the original members' point of view."

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08. Hwayoung and sister Hyoyoung revealed to have visited different entertainment agency


It's been reported that previous T-ara member Hwayoung and sister Hyoyoung went to visit an entertainment agency other than Core Contents Media, on the 1st of August. Many were intrigued as they wondered if the sisters would sign with Maru Entertainment.

 

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07. Angry T-ara fans egg Core Contents Media building


Some furious fans have taken matters into their own hands regarding the 'T-ara situation' by throwing eggs at Core Contents Media's headquarters to express their anger and frustration.

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06. Psy releases "Oppa Is Just My Style" MV ft. HyunA


After promising fans of a second version of "GANGNAM STYLEPsy released a second music video with a twist on his original called "Oppa Is Just My Style / Gangnam Style – HyunA version" featurng 4minute's HyunA. Are you gangnam style?

 

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05. [Rumor]SM Entertainment hints at 5-member TVXQ reunion?


Fans noticed an interesting change on SM Entertainment Japan's official website. The profiles of the former members of TVXQ, JYJ's JunsuYoochun, and Jaejoong, were listed on the group's section of the site. It would be epic to see the boys come together as one once again.

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04. T-ara's Soyeon involved in car accident, sent to emergency room


T-ara's Soyeon was involved in a car accident and sent to the emergency room. While traveling down to Busan on August 13th at approximately 7:00 AM for the shooting of her drama 'Haeundae Lovers', her vehicle slipped on the rainy road and hit the guard rail twice before flipping on its side.

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03. Hwayoung leaves a secret message for fans on Twitter?


The former T-ara member's post thanked her fans for their concern and asked them to stop digging more into the situation. She also apologized and promised to return with an improved image. Though the unexpected apology and request for ceasefire was surprising, netizens speculated that there is there is perhaps a hidden message in Hwayoung's post.

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02. Hwayoung speaks on the controversy surrounding herself and T-ara


After keeping her silence for nearly a month, T-ara's former member, Hwayoung, tweeted in response to the controversy and the way the situation has been unfolding. What are your thoughts on her words?

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01. HaHa to marry singer Byul this November!


HaHa unexpectedly announced his plans of tying the knot with singer Byul. The two are reported to have known each other for the past 7 to 8 years, but only started dating seriously earlier this year, and is planning to get married this November.



And that wraps up this edition of allkpop's Top 10 Stories of August 2012. Stay tuned for the next digest at the end of September!

 

*Note: Top 10 stories are generated by reader view counts.

  1. TVXQ
  2. BIG BANG
  3. BYUL
  4. PSY
  5. HAHA
  6. TAEYANG
  7. HYUNA
  8. T-ARA
  9. JYJ
  10. HYOYOUNG
  11. HWAYOUNG
  12. CCM
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