After School is a 7-member female group from South Korea managed by Pledis Entertainment.
Debuting initially as a 5-member group (Kahi, Jung-Ah, Soyoung, Jooyeon, Beka)
with their debut single “AH” in January 2009, they were labeled as the Korean Pussycat Dolls
for the matured and sexy concept they had taken on.
In April 2009, After School released a digital single titled “DIVA” and introduced a new member "Uee" into the group,
as part of After School’s admission and graduation concept. Later in November 2009,
member "Yoo So Young" announced her withdrawal from the group citing health and studies reasons.
At the end of the same month, After School admitted two new members "Raina" & "Nana" into the group
making After School a 7-member group now.
Debuting initially as a 5-member group (Kahi, Jung-Ah, Soyoung, Jooyeon, Beka)
with their debut single “AH” in January 2009, they were labeled as the Korean Pussycat Dolls
for the matured and sexy concept they had taken on.
In April 2009, After School released a digital single titled “DIVA” and introduced a new member "Uee" into the group,
as part of After School’s admission and graduation concept. Later in November 2009,
member "Yoo So Young" announced her withdrawal from the group citing health and studies reasons.
At the end of the same month, After School admitted two new members "Raina" & "Nana" into the group
making After School a 7-member group now.
Group Name : After School (애프터스쿨)
Members : Park Kahi, Kim Jung-Ah, Lee Joo Yeon, UEE, Beka, Raina, Nana and Yoo So Young (ex-member)
Special Appearances : [081229] SBS Gayo Daejun Festival ‘S’ 2008 || [081230] KBS Gayo Daejun Song Festival
Debut Performance : 17th January 2009 on MBC Show! Music Core
Management Company : Pledis Entertainment
Award : Rookie of The Month Cyworld Digital Music Award 34th
Official Website : www.a-school.co.kr
Official Fanclub Name : Play Girlz
Official Daum Café : After School
International Fansite : www.AfterSchoolCraze.com
International Fans Forum : LoveAfterSchool
Chinese Fans Forum : AfterSchoolChina
Thai Fans Forum : AfterSchoolThailand
Brazilian Fans Forum : AfterSchoolBrasil
French Fans Forum : New Diva
Hong Kong Fans Forum : AfterSchoolHongKong
Indonesia Fans Forum : AfterSchoolIndo
Fanmade YouTube Channels : AfterSchoolCraze || AFSCtv2 || SchoolSubs
Name : Park Kahi (박가희)
Real Name : Park Ji Young (박지영)
Group Position : Leader, Vocalist, Rapper & 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, Chaeyeon, etc. since 2002-2006.
• Starred 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.
Real Name : Kim Jung Ah (김정아)
Group Position : 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.
Name : Yoo So Young (유소영)
Real Name : Joo So Young (주소영)
Group Position : 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
Real Name : Lee Joo Yeon (이주연)
Group Position : 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.
• Starred in Skool Looks CF
• Featured 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.
• Feature in Taegoon’s “Betrayed” MV in 2009.
Name : UEE
Real Name : Kim Yoo Jin
Group Position : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 9th April 1988
Height : 171 cm
Weight : 50 kg
Blood Type : O
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.
[Drama Cut : 2009.07.07 || 2009.07.06]
• 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
[CF : Ver.1 (with Min Ho) || Ver.2 (with Hyun Joong) || Ver.3 (Agent M)]
• 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".
• Endorsing for Anycall - 4Tomorrow group project together with Ga-In (Brown Eyed Girls) , Han Seung Yeon (KARA) & Hyun Ah (4Minute). [Tomorrow MV]
Name : Beka (베카)
Real Name : Rebekah Kim (레베카 김)
Group Position : 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'.
After School 1st 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 : Dance Pop
Release Date : 2009.09.24
Song Title : Tomorrow (두근두근) [Audio || MV1 || MV2 (UEE version) || MV3 (UEE Story)]
Artist : 4Tomorrow (Group consist of : Seung Yeon (Kara), Ga-In (Brown Eyed Girls), Hyun Ah (4Minute) and UEE (After School))
Genre : Dance Pop
Release Date : 2009.10.07
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Credits & Special Thanks : a-school.co.kr, AfterSchoolCraze.com,
hottestafterschool.wordpress.com, en.wikipedia.org, oOAyuXJunsuOo@youtube, UEEJACK24@youtube
Edited : mihyejung@soompi and sleepysa@soompi
Credits & Special Thanks : a-school.co.kr, AfterSchoolCraze.com,
hottestafterschool.wordpress.com, en.wikipedia.org, oOAyuXJunsuOo@youtube, UEEJACK24@youtube
Edited : mihyejung@soompi and sleepysa@soompi
which is great, coz i don't really like all the cutesy stuff going around... goodluck to them!
my contribution ^.^
done ^.^~~~
I was too busy focused on their 