T-ara's agency MBK Entertainment�commented on the recent controversy involving Hwayoung�and her twin sister Hyoyoung.





On February 9, MBK Entertainment held an interview with Osen, and the rep stated as follows:





"Though there were aspects we felt were unfair when the incident first occurred 5 years ago in July of 2012, we didn't explain this situation. At the time, the public had already turned their backs on T-ara, so no one would have believed it had we said anything. The truth from 5 years ago has come to light, but to be honest, we don't welcome it. The misunderstanding has been clarified, but from the T-ara members' point of view, it's tough that it's being a big issue again. It's also tough to handle from our company's perspective."

T-ara themselves also said through the label:The bullying controversy involving T-ara and former member�Hwayoung�has been stirred up once again following Hwayoung and her twin Hyoyoung's� guest spot �on ''. Since then,� text messages �of Hyoyoung bullying Ahreum were revealed , and an alleged former T-ara manager has also� placed blame �on the twins.