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Recorded
  
2010

Language
  
Korean

Artist
  
T-ara

Label
  
MBK Entertainment

Length
  
22:00

Producer
  
Kwon Chang-hyun

Release date
  
1 December 2010

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Released
  
December 1, 2010 (Digital) December 3, 2010 (Physical)

Temptastic (2010)
  
John Travolta Wannabe (2011)

Genres
  
K-pop, Pop music, Dance-pop, Electropop

T ara mini album vol 2 temptastic


Temptastic is the first extended play by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on December 1, 2010 through digital retailers by Core Contents Media. The album marked the first appearance of the group's seventh member, Ryu Hwayoung.

Contents

In the works since at least late-2010, the physical album's release was originally scheduled alongside its digital release but was delayed until December 3, 2010 due to the bombardment of Yeonpyeong earlier that November.

Unboxing t ara 2nd mini album temptastic


Singles

"Wae Ireoni" was released as the lead single for Temptastic on November 23, 2010. The single is the group's first release to feature their newly added seventh member, Hwayoung. Written by label-mate Yangpa and produced by Kim Do-hoon and Lee Sang-ho, the song contains influences from 1980s synthpop and features the use of an electric guitar in the instrumental. The music video for "Wae Ireoni" premiered on November 23, 2010, the same day as the single's release. The director of the video was Lee Dae-jin, while the choreography was done by YAMA&HOTCHICKS.

"Yayaya", the EP's second single, was released alongside its parent album on December 1, 2010. Produced by E-Tribe, the song was criticized for its "nonsensical" lyrics. In a statement regarding their writing, E-Tribe explained: "I used the hook technique to turn the song into a sort of riddle. I wanted the unique expressions to arouse the curiosity of listeners. [...] I wanted to express the unique music through lyrics that sounded like a spell. Please don’t misunderstand it and just enjoy the exciting music." The music video has received criticism due to its use of stereotypical Native American costumes and gestures (patting their hands over their mouths, "capturing" a foreigner and tying him to a stake, and living in teepees). On the December 12, 2010 broadcast of Mnet's M! Countdown, "Yayaya" won the first place spot. The song was eventually re-recorded in Japanese and released on November 30, 2011, serving as the group's second single in the territory.

Release and promotions

T-ara began promotions for their Temptastic mini-album on December 3, 2010, performing "Wae Ireoni" alongside "Yayaya" on KBS's Music Bank. During this promotional period, T-ara's initial performance outfits failed dress regulations enforced by the music programs twice, due to the short shorts worn by the group. Their staff was forced to rush out and purchase extra stockings and leggings at the last minute.

Songs

Yayaya3:29
Ma Boo3:24
Yayaya (inst)3:26

References

Temptastic Wikipedia