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After School (band)






After School
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres Pop, dance, hip hop
Years active 2009 (2009)–present
Labels Pledis Entertainment (South Korea)
Avex (Japan) [1]
Gold Typhoon (Taiwan)
Associated acts Orange Caramel (sub-unit)
Son Dam Bi (label mate)
Namie Amuro
Website

a-school.co.kr

Japan Official Web
Members
Kahi
Jung Ah
Jooyeon
Bekah
Uee
Raina
Nana
Lizzy
Yi Young
Past members
Soyoung

After School is a South Korean girl group under the label of Pledis Entertainment. The group had their public debut alongside label mate Son Dam Bi in 2008 and on 17 January 2009 released the single, "AH!". Later that year, Uee joined the group, and After School released their second single, "Diva".

In fall 2009, Soyoung graduated from the group, which led to the addition of two members, Raina and Nana. The group then released "Because of You", which reached #1. In March 2010, After School released their 3rd single, "Bang!" with the addition of 8th member, Lizzy. A new member called "Noh Yi Young" was added to the line-up and performed on December 31, 2010.

The band consists of Park Kahi, Kim Jung Ah, Lee Jooyeon, Bekah, Uee, Raina, Nana, Lizzy and Noh Yi Young.

History

Pre-debut

Park Kahi started her career in the entertainment industry as a professional dancer for artists under both SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment,[2] most notably for BoA. Park was also part of a Korean American girl group called S.Blush,[3] whose first digital single peaked at #2 at the Billboard Hot Dance Chart.[3] Nana was a contestant in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest.

2009: Debut and Diva

After School, as a group, made an unofficial first appearance on 29 December 2008 at the SBS Song Festival 'S', performing "Play Girlz" with Son Dam Bi. In the beginning on 2009, a few days before After School's debut, Pledis Entertainment officially announced that the group's music concept is heavily influenced by the Pussycat Dolls.[4] On 15 January 2009, Pledis Entertainment released a 30-second teaser video on Gom TV, reaching 100 thousand views on the first day.[5] Consequently, the group released their debut single, "AH!" alongside their EP, New Schoolgirl on 15 January'.[2][6] On 17 January, After School made their live debut on MBC's, Music Core[7]

During the month of April, the group announced a new member joining the group, Uee.[8][9][10][11] Alongside the announcement, the group released the second single, "Diva"[9] on 9 April 2009.[10] The group performance on April 9, 2009 on M!Countdown.[12] On 21 May, the group released their third single, a cover of Morning Musume's "Love Machine", entitled "Dream Girl".[13] In July, it was announced that the group would collaborate with popular artist, Son Dam Bi,[11][14] for digital single, "Amoled", which was released on the 16th, which was also part of promotions for Amoled, Samsung's phone.[15]

2010-2011: Because of You and Bang!

On October 29, 2009, Yoo Soyoung officially withdrew from the group. Two new members were added to the group, Raina and Nana.[2] After School made their comeback on 25 November 2009 with their single, "Because of You",[2][16] with teasers being released a day before.[17] Marking a change for the group to a more mature and sophisticated concept,[2] the song became popular, winning three Mutizen awards[18][19][20] and topping various online music charts.[21] A remixed version was released later on.[22]

On March 17, 2010, details surrounding new member, Lizzy, were announced,[23] following the release of the group's concept photos for the single album, Bang!. Pledis Entertainment simultaneously announced that the album would be released on March 25, 2010.[23]

On December 6, 2010, Pledis Entertainment released After School's comeback album "Happy Pledis 1st Album" that consisted of 4 tracks, "Love Love Love" as their album single, "Someone Is You" and 2 instrumentals of the two songs. Pledis had planned a series of "Happy Pledis" albums with their artists After School, Son Dambi and Orange Caramel as a surprise gift for the fans. A portion of the profits from the "Happy Pledis" albums would be donated to the “Save the Children” organization. Bekah did not take part nor participated in the promotions for this album due to her two month break in Hawaii visiting her parents.[24]

2011-present: Japanese debut and new Korean album

After School will be making their first release in Japan. This will be a collaboration between them and Japanese legend Namie Amuro titled "Make It Happen". A teaser for the PV was released on February 18, 2011. The PV features new member Lee Young, but After School's rapper Bekah was missing, due to her vacation occurring when the PV was recorded.

They are also set to make a Korean comeback in March 2011.

Members
  • Kahi born December 25, 1982 as Park Ji Young
    Position: Leader/ Lead Vocalist/ Main Dancer/ Rapper
    Height: 168 cm
  • Jung Ah born August 2, 1983 as Kim Jung-Ah
    Position: Main Vocalist
    Height: 167 cm
  • Jooyeon born March 19, 1987 as Lee Joo Yeon
    Position: Vocalist
    Height: 168 cm
  • UEE born April 9, 1988 Kim Yoo-Jin
    Position: Vocalist
    Height:173 cm
  • Raina born May 7, 1989 as Oh Hye Rin
    Position: Main Vocalist
    Height: 166 cm
  • Bekah born August 11, 1989 as Rebecca Kim
    Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper
    Height: 168 cm
  • Nana born September 14, 1991 as Im Jin Ah
    Position: Vocalist
    Height: 171 cm
  • Lizzy born July 31, 1992 as Park Sooyoung
    Position: Vocalist
    Height: 168 cm
  • Lee Young born August 16, 1992 as Noh Lee Young
    Position: Vocalist

Graduated

  • So Young born March 29, 1986 as Yoo So Young
    Position: Sub Vocalist

Subgroups

On May 31, 2010, Pledis Entertainment announced that After School would be splitting up into two subgroups with three members each and one solo artist for promotion. Uee will not participate due to her drama promotions.

The first sub-unit group was named Orange Caramel which debuted on 16 June 2010 with their title track, "Magic Girl". On June 6, 2010, Pledis Entertainment announced Nana as the first member of one of the 2 sub-units. On June 7, 2010, Pledis Entertainment announced Raina as the second member of the same sub-unit. On June 8, 2010, Pledis Entertainment announced Lizzy as the final member of this sub-unit. Orange Caramel's concept is cheery and retro, or candy culture (cute and bright, while lovely and innocent at the same time). The trio released a mini album entitled "Orange Caramel - The First Mini Album". "Orange Caramel - The First Mini Album" consists of 4 tracks, which are 2 songs and instrumentals of those tracks. The first song is "Magic Girl" and the second song is "Love Does Not Wait", which is Raina's solo song. The version released in Taiwan recorded a special song, "The Day You Went Away". The song is released as Special for Taiwan; it is the Mandarin version and it is a cover from Cyndi Wang. Their music video was released on June 16, 2010. On November 18, Orange Caramel released "Orange Caramel - The Second Mini Album" with their title track "A~ing♡". The music video was released on November 17 and had their first comeback stage on KBS Music Bank on the 19th.

After School starred in the TV show called "Playgirlz School" for cable channel MBCEvery1 in July.

Discography

Single albums

Promotional singles

  • "Ah!" (2009)
  • "Diva" (2009)
  • "Because of You" (2009)
  • "Bang!" (2010)
  • "Love Love Love" (2010)

Awards

Years Awards
2009
2010

References

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