After School, The Story
Debuting initially as a 5-member group (Kahi, Jung-Ah, Soyoung, Jooyeon, Bekah)
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 "U-ie" into the group,
as part of After School’s admission and graduation concept. Later in October 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
November 25th, 2009 they made a comeback with 2nd Single Album "Because of You"
March 25th, 2010 After School released 3rd Single Album "BANG!" together with the addition of new member "Lizzy"
making After School a 8-member group now.
A new member was added in late 2010, Lee Young.
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 see's rapper Bekah missing, due to her vacation occuring when the PV was recorded.
They are also set to make a Korean comeback in March 2011.
The members
Park Kahi, Kim Jung-Ah, Lee Joo Yeon, Uee, Beka, Raina, Nana, Lizzy
The discography
1st minialbum: New SchoolGirl
2nd minialbum: Because of you
3rd minialbum: Bang!
Happy Pledis Single Album Vol. 1
Digital Single : Amoled feat Son dambi
Digital Single: Because of your (remix version)
Subgroups
♣Uknown group (not yet confirmed)
may be formed by Bekah, jung ah, Uee & Joo yeon
♣Orange Caramel
formed by: Nana, Raina & Lizzy
1st Mini AlbumAlbum
2nd Mini Album
♣Kahi
돌아와 나쁜 너 (the 1st minialbum)
currently under promotion
NEXT RELEASES
►the girls will collaborate with namie amuro in her new album "checkmate" with the song make it happen feat AFTERSCHOOL
►Korean comeback in march (not confirmed)
►Japanese debut on june
Official Webs
www.a-school.co.kr || www.orangecaramel.co.kr || Official Youtube
together we're gonna make it happen!!
