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.
Their first full album was released on 27th april, titled "Virgin"
Bekah has decided to graduate from the group to fulfill her dream, being a designer.
The members
Park Kahi, Kim Jung ah, Lee Joo Yeon, Uee, Raina, Nana, Lizzy and E-Young.
Pree-School Girls
Spoiler:
Name: Yoonjo (윤조)
Real Name: Shin Yoonjo (신윤조)
Date of Birth: 14th December 1992
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Cyworld:
http://www.cyworld.com/_SYJ-
Misc. Information:
• Majored in music & vocals (in particular classical singing, she is a soprano).
Name: Kyungmin (경민)
Real Name: Kim Kyungmin (김경민)
Date of Birth: —/—/1994
Hometown: Masan
me2day:
http://me2day.net/yooy1288
Misc. Information:
• Skilled in dancing.
Name: Ara (아라)
Real Name: Yoo Ara (유아라)
Date of Birth: 26th September 1992
Star Sign: Libra
me2day:
http://me2day.net/oliviara
Misc. Information:
• Went to Seoul Music High School (same alumni as SHINee’s Jonghyun & Boyfriend’s Jungmin) and graduated 2 years early.
• Majored in vocals.
The discography
Korean Discography
minialbums / singles
1st single: New SchoolGirl
2nd single: Because of you
3rd single: Bang!
Happy Pledis Single Album Vol. 1
first album: Virgin
4th Single: AFTER SCHOOL RED/BLUE
Digital Single : Amoled feat Son dambi
Digital Single: Because of your (remix version)
Japanese Discography
BANG!
DIVA
Subgroups
♣Orange Caramel
formed by: Nana, Raina & Lizzy
1st Mini AlbumAlbum
2nd Mini Album
Bangkok City (digital single)
♣Kahi
돌아와 나쁜 너 (the 1st minialbum)
NEXT RELEASES
► Japanese Diva
► OC comeback in october
Official Webs
www.a-school.co.kr || www.orangecaramel.co.kr || Official Youtube
WORK IT GURLS, LIKE NANA DOES
