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Korean female pop group After School

After School is a seven member South Korean female musical group formed in 2009. They are managed by Pledis Entertainment, the same management company of singer. After School originally debuted with five members on January 17, 2009 with their first dance song, Ah.


Pre-Debut

Park Kahi, After School’s leader, had been as a back-up dancer for artists under both SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, most notably for BoA. She has also been a trainee under JYP Entertainment. Kahi was part of a Korean-American girl group called S.Blush, whose first digital single peaked at #2 at the Billboard Hot Dance Chart. In 2008, Kahi was featured in Bad Boy music video as a rapper, and Kim Jung Ah took part in Son Dambi’s performances as a back-up dancer as part of her training.

Days before After School’s debut, Pledis Entertainment officially announced that the group’s music concept is heavily influenced by the Pussycat Dolls, and that they “will be a type of group that Korea has never seen before”. On January 15, 2009, Pledis Entertainment released a 30-second teaser music video for Ah to the web, which reached 10,000 views on the first day. The girls, as a group, made an unofficial first appearance on December 29, 2008 at the SBS Song Festival ‘S’, performing Play Girlz with Son Dambi.

Debut

After School’s debut single Ah was released with their first EP, “New Schoolgirl,” on January 15, 2009. They made their debut performance on January 17, 2009 on MBC’s music program, Show! Music Core.

In April 2009, it was announced by Pledis Entertainment that UEE ( real name Kim Yoo Jin) would be joining After School as a sixth member. She was first introduced to the public as a friend of Wonder Girls member Kim Yoobin on the television program “Introducing a Star’s Friend,” where they revealed that they were initially part of a five member girl group with Good Entertainment that was eventually disbanded due to financial reasons.

Their second single is Diva, an upbeat dance song. The track was released as their first digital single. Promotional activities began April 9, 2009, with their comeback performance on MNet’s M! Countdown.

On May 21, 2009, After School released a cover of morning musume’s LOVE Machine, titled Dream Girl.

Later on, it was announced that After School would collaborate with the popular Pledis artist . The digital single Amoled was released on July 23, 2009 as part of promotions for Samsung’s phone, “Amoled”.

On October 29, 2009, Yoo So Young announced her withdrawal from the group due to health reasons and the desire to further her education. Subsequently, two new members, Raina ( real name Oh Hye Rin) and Nana ( real name Im Jin Ah) were added, making After School a 7-member group.

After School released their second EP on November 25, 2009, entitled (Because of You). They made their comeback on the 27th on KBS’s Music Bank with their title song . The song proved to be very popular, hitting #1 on various online charts as well as winning three Mutizen awards. A remix version of the single was released on January 22, 2010.





Name : Park Kahi (박가희)
Real Name : Park Ji Young (박지영)
Position in Group : Leader, Vocalist, Rapper, Lyrics Composer & Co-Choreographer
Birth Date : 25th December 1980
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 50 kg
Blood Type : O
Star Sign : Capricorn
Cyworld Mini Hompage : www.cyworld.com/kahipark
Daum Fan Cafe : Dancer Kahi
Misc. Information :
• Was a famous backup dancer for BoA, JinuSean, 1TYM, Gummy, Lexy, DJ COC, Chaeyeon, etc. since 2000-2006.
• Starring in m:rope MP3-Player CF
• Previously in the Korean-American girl group, “S.Blush” whose digital single "It's My Life" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard-
Hot Dance Chart in 2007. [Audio || Performance]
• Did a featuring on Son Dambi’s “Bad Boy” single as a rapper in 2008. [MV || Performance]
• Featured in E.Bul’s “I Want to Buy It” MV and Performance in 2009.
• Featured in One Two’s “Starry Night” MV in 2009.
• Recently being popular among Korean TV programs because of her various talents especially professional dancing skill. [Dance cuts from TV shows : MJ's Dangerous || Beyonce's Sweet Dreams :: Ego :: Video Phone & Diva]





Real Name : Kim Jung Ah (김정아)
Position in Group : Main Vocalist
Birth Date : 2nd August 1983
Height : 167 cm
Weight : 49 kg
Blood Type : O
Star Sign : Leo
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/jaloveja
Misc. Information :
• Had an album “SZ 1st Album” in 2000.
• Used to be a member of “Kiss Five” in 2005. [“Show Time” MV]
• Participated in Son Dambi's "Bad Boy" performances as a dancer as part of her training in 2008.
• Participated in "You're Cute" track from MBC Drama "Pasta" OST album






Name : Yoo So Young (유소영)*
Real Name : Joo So Young (주소영)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 29th March 1986
Height : 165 cm
Weight : 44 kg
Blood Type : AB
Star Sign : Aries
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/1004329
Daum Fan Café : HaPpyNess
*She withdrew from After School on October 29th, 2009




Real Name : Lee Joo Yeon (이주연)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 19th March 1987
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 45 kg
Blood Type : AB
Star Sign : Pisces
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/juyeon319
Daum Fan Café : zzangjueyoen
Misc. Information :
• Was a famous Internet Ulzzang.
• Starring in Skool Looks CF
• Featuring in Tony An’s “Yutzpracachia” MV in 2006
• Had a small role in Movie “My Tutor Friend2” in 2007.
• Appeared on MBC “Introduce Stars’ Friends” Show as Son Dambi’s bestfriend in 2008.
• Featured in E.Bul’s “I Want to Buy It” MV in 2009.
• Featured in Taegoon’s “Betrayed” MV in 2009.


Name : UEE (유이)
Real Name : Kim Yoo Jin (김유진)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 9th April 1988
Height : 173 cm
Weight : 50 kg
Blood Type : AB
Star Sign : Aries
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/dldkdbwls
Fanmade Youtube Channel : UEEJACK24
Misc. Information :
• Used to be a trainee in Good Entertainment.
• Was set to debut in a group with “Yoobin” of the Wonder Girls before moving to Pledis Entertainment.
• Starred in a documentary called "Diary of Five Girls"
• Got lots of popularity when danced to Beyonce's "Single Ladies" on SBS Star King Show with Nickhun (2PM) and MC Boom
• Had a small role in MBC's Drama "Queen Seon Duk" playing a young Mishil Saeju, a character in the drama.
• Featured in Mighty Mouth's "Love Class" MV and performances along with 4minute Hyun Ah.
• Starring in MBC's variety show We Got Married on MBC's Sunday Night along with Park Jae Jung.
• Endorsing for Anycall Magic Hole cell phone together with Lee Min Ho & Kim Hyun Joong
• Endorsing for Korean alcohol Chueum Churum Soju “Cool”. [CF : 30s Ver. || Dance Ver. || Making Ver.]
• Featured in Jo Sung Mo’s “Please Take Care Of Her” MV together with Yoo Seung Ho.
• Did a duet with JunJin titled "His and Her Situation", also featuring Suk Hee.
• Starring in SBS Drama "You're Beautiful" as Yoo Hae Yi
• Endorsing for Anycall - 4Tomorrow group project together with Ga-In (Brown Eyed Girls) , Han Seung Yeon (KARA) & Hyun Ah (4Minute). [Tomorrow MV]
• Staring in KBS Drama "Birdie Buddy" as Sung Mi Soo




Name : Bekah (베카)
Real Name : Rebekah Kim (레베카 김)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist, Rapper
Birth Date : 11th August 1989
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 52 kg
Blood Type : AB
Star Sign : Leo
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/bekahhh
Misc. Information :
• Born and raised in Hawaii.
• Graduated from Moanalua High School.
• Featured in Tei's "Mr. Lonely" track from his mini-album 'The Shine 2009'.


Name : Raina (레이나)
Real Name : Oh Hye Rin (오혜린)
Position in Group : Main Vocalist
Birth Date :7th May 1989
Height : 166 cm
Weight : 46 kg
Blood Type : B
Star Sign : Taurus
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/AS_Raina
Misc. Information :
• Previously auditioned for Mnet’s SuperstarK.
• Intro Clip from Pledis : Raina - Stand Up For Love




Name : Nana (나나)
Real Name : Im Jin Ah (임진아)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Year : 14th September 1991
Height : 171cm
Weight : 48 kg
Blood Type : A
Star Sign : Virgo
School : Jeongju Ochang High School
Misc. Information :
• Participated in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest






After School 1st Single Album - New Schoolgirl
Produced by : Brave Entertainment
Distributed by : LOEN Entertainment, Inc.
Release Date : 2009.01.15
Tracklists :
01 - Playgirlz [Audio]
02 - Ah [MV || Debut Performances : Music Bank :: Music Core :: Inkigayo]
03 - Bad Guy (나쁜놈) [Audio]
04 - Ah (Inst.)
Reviews :
01 - Playgirlz
This is definitely one of the most upbeat songs that served as a great introduction track for the After School ladies. I really liked how they ‘rapped’ about themselves as ‘five people who know how to play’ and ‘remember us, we’re a new logo’. The choreography was something unique, especially a certain routine between two members which aroused curiosity when it was first showcased in last year’s SBS Gayo. A pity that the song is not the usual 3 minutes long.
02 – Ah
The only full song that is found in this single. This dance track seems to be different from the usual melody that the Brave Brothers would usually produce. Together with their powerful choreography, this creates the unique ‘AS style’ that one has never seen before. After all, we have never seen any group that is able to pull off the sexy vibe just by wearing their ‘in school’ training outfits. This song definitely brings out the charismatic charms of After School, which makes you wanna go “Ah” in admiration like how they would do it in their MV.
03 - Bad Guy
This is a bad-a** track about girls turning nasty towards the guy they had once loved. In fact, it seems like they’re in this resentful mode right from the beginning of the song till the end. Personally, I feel that it’s quite an appropriate song to listen to, especially when you’re mad at someone. After all, we shouldn’t resort to physical means. Instead, we should shift our bitterness and start singing “I’m gonna break your neck so run.” Definitely, I would have hoped that this song wasn’t banned as I was looking forward to see if they would incorporate their anger into their dance routine.




After School 1st Digital Single - Diva
Release Date : 2009.04.09
Tracklists :
01 – Diva [MV || Comeback Performances : M!Countdown :: Music Bank :: Music Core :: Inkigayo]
02 – Diva (MR)
Review :
The Brave Brothers are at it again, this time creating another catchy dance song entitled Diva. Now, the ladies are back, singing a song about professing their love, and claiming that they’re the only ‘Divas’ in the eyes of their man. The melody of the song is sure to be stuck in your minds in the first play, especially the chorus (where it goes “ohneul bam nehil bam…”). Of course, the rhythm changes during Kahi and Beka’s raps, and not forgetting Jungah’s (ballad-styled) bridge. All in all, this song is definitely one of those that you’ll never get tired of, and you might even find yourself screaming, “Diva diva d-d-d-diva” along with them as how Beka would do during their performances.



Digital single – Dream Girl
Artist : After School
Album :대 동경소녀OST
Genre : Dance Pop
Release Date : 2009.05.22
Tracklists :
01 - Dream Girl [MV]
02 – Dream Girl (Inst.)
Review :
Dream Girl is a remake of Morning Musume "Love Machine" song. Besides the Korean lyrics, which talks about realizing your dreams and becoming the star that you’ve always wished to be, there is the “AS touch” to it. This was done so by adding the rap which Beka did towards the end of the song. The MV on the other hand, showcased them in their casual outfits and the things that they did during the recording. In general, it was interesting to see them doing j-pop styled song for a change and this song really helps to brighten one’s day.



Song Title : Spring Chicken Soup (영계백숙) [Performance]
Artists : Aftershaving (Jung Joon Ha feat. After School)
Album : Infinity Challenge Olympicroad Duet Song Festival
Genre : Dance Pop
Release Date : 2009.07.11


Song Title : AMOLED (아몰레드)
Artists : Son Dambi & After School
Genre : Dance Pop
Release Date : 2009.07.23
Track list :
01 아몰레드 (AMOLED) [MV || MV Making || MV Dance Practice]
02 아몰레드 (AMOLED) (MR)
Reviews :
This was like one of the most anticipated collaborations by fans of both (or either of the) the Pledis artistes. Both the song and the dance had a futuristic feel to it, yet exuding sexy at the same time. Not forgetting the cool move that Kahi did during her part, which definitely ‘wow-ed’ many of us. Apart from the song (which talks about the features of the phone), one would subconsciously start mumbling “Amoled amoled a-a-a-amoled” along with them. Like Diva, this song also had this addictive and repetitive sentence. Heck, even my non kpop friends could remember that sentence after listening to it once. Now that proved the effectiveness of this CF song! In fact, I always forget that it’s just a CF song!




Song Title : 아프죠 [MV]
Artist : Sunny Side feat. After School (Jung-Ah, Soyoung & Joyeon)
Album : "You (너에게)"
Release Date : 2009.08.06



Song Title : Half (반쪽) [MV]
Artist : After School feat Sunny Side
Album : Tempted Again OST (탐나는 도다 OST)
Release Date : 2009.08.21


Song Title : Mr. Lonely (Rap Ver.) [Audio]
Artist : Tei feat. After School Beka
Mini Album : The Shine 2009
Release date : 2009.09.09



Song Title : His & Her Situation (그 남자 그 여자의 사정) [MV]
Artist : JunJin (전진), UEE (유이), Suk He (숙희)
Single : Fate, Love, Farewell (연•애•별)
Genre : Pop/Dance
Release Date : 2009.09.24



Song Title : Tomorrow (두근두근) [Audio || MV1 || MV2 (UEE version) || MV3 (UEE Story) || MV4 (JAM Story)]
Artist : 4Tomorrow (Group consist of : Seung Yeon (Kara), Ga-In (Brown Eyed Girls), Hyun Ah (4Minute) and UEE (After School))
Genre : Pop/Dance
Release Date : 2009.10.07



After School 2nd Single Album - Because of You
Genre : Pop/Dance
Release Date : 2009.11.25
Tracklists :
01. 너 때문에 (Because of You) [MV || MV Teaser || Comeback Performance :: Music Bank :: Inkigayo]
02. When I Fall [Audio || Performance :: Music Bank :: Music Core :: Inkigayo]
03. Diva
04. 너 때문에 (Inst.)
Album Lyrics : page 268
Review :
With the admission of the two new secretive members Raina and Nana, After School is set to change the standards of girl groups. The group revealed their concept of the nation’s first admissions and graduation style that freely rotates and changes their members, attracting great interest through the admission of Uee last April.

Raina (21) and Nana (20) were revealed through their teaser site as individuals that had trained long and hard with “a strong base” that also hold the mysterious image of charm and humor. With the unveiling of the new 7 membered image, many have been showing explosive interest and attraction.

The title song of the new album is “Because of You” It’s said to be a shibuya-kei style song with an electropop feel. After School will be revealing their intensive performance that is said to never been seen before amongst the nation’s girl groups. It begins with the sad melody of a piano and violin that folds into an addictive chrous. A rap that utilizes the members’ individuality finishes the song off in style.

“When I Fall” is a song that member Kahi actually participated in producing. It has a clear melody that fits perfectly into the title of slow R&B. The song is about a girl that begins love by herself and perfectly showcases the charm of After School’s newest member, Raina.




Song Title : Snow Village (눈 내리는 마을) [Audio]
Artist : After School (Jung Ah), Brown Eyed Girls (Miryo), Kan Miyoun, K. Will, Tei, Suki, Ahn Young Min
Genre : Pop
Release Date : 2009.12.21



Song Title : You're Cute (귀여운 넌) [Audio || MV]
Artist : After School's Kim Jung-Ah
Album : Pasta OST Part 2
Genre : Pop/Ballad
Release Date : 2010.01.18



Song Title : Because of You (너 때문에) (Remix Version) [Audio || Performance :: Music Bank :: Music Core :: Inkigayo]
Artist : After School
Genre : Pop/Dance
Release Date : 2010.01.22






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