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"
made After School an 8-member group throughout 2010.
April 29th, 2011 After School comeback with their 1st Full-Length Album "VIRGIN"
a new member who is the 4th generation of After School "E-Young" also debuts in this album,
UPDATES
However after their Shampoo debut, Bekah made a shocking announcement that she wanted to withdraw from the group. Bekah officially graduate from After School and will join after school for the last time during their 2nd fan meeting this year.
After School will remained as 8 members for now even though Pledis have the intention to add in more members practically ( the pre school girls).
Pledis had confirmed that After School will split into 2 units on July 2011 with 4 members to be determined by fans in each sub units.
After School is set to debut in Japan on August 2011 with their popular hit song 'BANG'!
AS SUB UNITS
ORANGE CARAMEL- first debut in June 2010. Members consists of Raina, Lizzy and Nana
After School RED and BLUE- both are set to debut in July 2011. The two sub-units will promote two different image and have a friendly competition with each unit.
GROUP INFO
Group Name : After School (애프터스쿨)
Members : Park Kahi, Kim Jung-Ah, Lee Joo Yeon, U-ie, Beka, Raina, Nana, Lizzy 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
Official Website : www.a-school.co.kr || www.orangecaramel.co.kr
Japan Official Website : After School Japan by AVEX
Official Fanclub Name : Playgirlz
Official Daum Cafe : PlaygirlzAS
Official Youtube Channel : PLEDIS OFFICIAL CHANNEL ( pledisartist )
Award :
- Rookie of The Month Award at Cyworld Digital Music Awards 34th with 'Diva' (After School)
- Best Style Icon Award at 2009 Korea Lifestyle Awards (After School)
- Mutizen Awards at SBS Inkigayo Episode 558, 559 & 562 with 'Because of You' (After School)
- K-pop New Artist of the Year 2009 at Billboard Japan Music Awards 2009 (After School)
- Rookie Award at 19th High1 Seoul Music Awards (After School)
- Photogenic Award at the 11th Korea Visual Arts Festival (Orange Caramel)
MEMBERS
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
Award : Best Newcomer Award at SBS Entertainment Awards 2010
Twitter : @misskahi
Cyworld Mini Hompage :http://www.cyworld.com/kahipark
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/misskahi
Daum Fan Cafe : Dancer Kahi
Misc. Information :
- Was a famous backup dancer for BoA, JinuSean, 1TYM, Lexy, DJ DOC, Chaeyeon, Eun Ji Won, 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 in MJ's Dangerous Beyonce's Sweet Dreams, Ego, Video Phone & Diva. [Dance Collection: 1 || 2 || 4 || 5]
- Endorsing for Vivaldi Park Ocean World 2010 together with U-ie.
- Endorsing for Fat Down product.
- Wrote rap lyrics and featuring in Suki's first mini album-title track 'One Love' [MV]
- Being member of SBS Good Sunday "Heroes"
- Debut as a solo singer with her 1st Album "Comeback You Bad Person" in 2011. (She's still After School member.)
- Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
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
Award : Best Newcomer Award at SBS Entertainment Awards 2010
Twitter : @misskahi
Cyworld Mini Hompage :
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/misskahi
Daum Fan Cafe : Dancer Kahi
Misc. Information :
- Was a famous backup dancer for BoA, JinuSean, 1TYM, Lexy, DJ DOC, Chaeyeon, Eun Ji Won, 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 in MJ's Dangerous Beyonce's Sweet Dreams, Ego, Video Phone & Diva. [Dance Collection: 1 || 2 || 4 || 5]
- Endorsing for Vivaldi Park Ocean World 2010 together with U-ie.
- Endorsing for Fat Down product.
- Wrote rap lyrics and featuring in Suki's first mini album-title track 'One Love' [MV]
- Being member of SBS Good Sunday "Heroes"
- Debut as a solo singer with her 1st Album "Comeback You Bad Person" in 2011. (She's still After School member.)
- Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
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 : http://www.cyworld.com/jaloveja
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/83rlawjddk
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 Snow Village project with K.Will, Tei, Brown Eyed Girl’s Miryo, Kan Mi Yeon & Suki.
- Participated in "You're Cute" track from MBC Drama "Pasta" OST album.
-Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
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 :
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/83rlawjddk
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 Snow Village project with K.Will, Tei, Brown Eyed Girl’s Miryo, Kan Mi Yeon & Suki.
- Participated in "You're Cute" track from MBC Drama "Pasta" OST album.
-Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
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
Twitter : @ASJuPal
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/juyeon319
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/wndus319
Daum Fan Cafe : 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 Star’s Friend" as Son Dambi’s best friend in 2008.
- Featuring in E.Bul’s "I Want to Buy It" MV in 2009.
- Featuring in Taegoon’s "Betrayed" MV in 2009.
- Being member of KBS Invincible Youth (G7) season 2
-Is currently starring in a KBS Drama “Smile, Donghae”.
-Went to Dongduk Women’s University and has a major in Broadcasting.
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 19th March 1987
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 45 kg
Blood Type : AB
Star Sign : Pisces
Twitter : @ASJuPal
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/juyeon319
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/wndus319
Daum Fan Cafe : 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 Star’s Friend" as Son Dambi’s best friend in 2008.
- Featuring in E.Bul’s "I Want to Buy It" MV in 2009.
- Featuring in Taegoon’s "Betrayed" MV in 2009.
- Being member of KBS Invincible Youth (G7) season 2
-Is currently starring in a KBS Drama “Smile, Donghae”.
-Went to Dongduk Women’s University and has a major in Broadcasting.
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
Name : U-ie (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
Award : Best Newcomer Award at MBC Entertainment Awards 2009
Twitter : @uuuei
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/dldkdbwls
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/dldkdbwls
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"
- Appeared on MBC "Introduce Star’s Friend" as Wonder Girls' Yoobin's best friend in 2008.
- 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.
- Featuring 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.]
- Featuring 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 upcoming Drama "Birdie Buddy" as Sung Mi Soo.
- Endorsing for Vivaldi Park Ocean World 2010 together with Kahi. [CF Full Package]
- Starring in upcoming drama " Golden Pond"
- Will have her first solo- on 21st June.- SOK SOK SOK feat JongHyun from ASB
- Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
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
Award : Best Newcomer Award at MBC Entertainment Awards 2009
Twitter : @uuuei
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/dldkdbwls
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/dldkdbwls
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"
- Appeared on MBC "Introduce Star’s Friend" as Wonder Girls' Yoobin's best friend in 2008.
- 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.
- Featuring 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.]
- Featuring 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 upcoming Drama "Birdie Buddy" as Sung Mi Soo.
- Endorsing for Vivaldi Park Ocean World 2010 together with Kahi. [CF Full Package]
- Starring in upcoming drama " Golden Pond"
- Will have her first solo- on 21st June.- SOK SOK SOK feat JongHyun from ASB
- Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
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
Twitter : @raina57
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/AS_Raina
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/hyerin0507
Misc. Information :
- Previously auditioned for Mnet’s SuperstarK.
- Intro Clip from Pledis : Raina - Stand Up For Love
- Being member of After School's sub-unit group "Orange Caramel" together with Nana & Lizzy
- Was a barista at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
- Featured in the song Kan Jong Wook 's even after a day
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
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
Twitter : @raina57
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/AS_Raina
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/hyerin0507
Misc. Information :
- Previously auditioned for Mnet’s SuperstarK.
- Intro Clip from Pledis : Raina - Stand Up For Love
- Being member of After School's sub-unit group "Orange Caramel" together with Nana & Lizzy
- Was a barista at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
- Featured in the song Kan Jong Wook 's even after a day
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
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
Twitter : @__BEKAH
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/bekahhh
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/AS-bek
Misc. Information :
- Born and raised in Hawaii.
- Graduated from Moanalua High School.
- Featuring in Tei's "Mr. Lonely" track from his mini-album 'The Shine 2009'.
- Featuring in Lee Hyori's "Bring It Back" track 05 from her 4th album 'H-Logic' along with 4Minute Jiyoon.
- Featuring in Seo In Guk's "At First Sight" track 06 from his first mini album 'Just Beginning'.
-Talented in drawing
- Bekah has made her decision returning back to Hawaii to pursue her dream and education
- She will officially graduate from the group on July 2011 ( Bekah will be the second member to graduate after Soo Young)
- Bekah tribute 'take me to the place' as her graduation song before she left After School .
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
Twitter : @__BEKAH
Cyworld Mini Homepage : http://www.cyworld.com/bekahhh
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/AS-bek
Misc. Information :
- Born and raised in Hawaii.
- Graduated from Moanalua High School.
- Featuring in Tei's "Mr. Lonely" track from his mini-album 'The Shine 2009'.
- Featuring in Lee Hyori's "Bring It Back" track 05 from her 4th album 'H-Logic' along with 4Minute Jiyoon.
- Featuring in Seo In Guk's "At First Sight" track 06 from his first mini album 'Just Beginning'.
-Talented in drawing
- Bekah has made her decision returning back to Hawaii to pursue her dream and education
- She will officially graduate from the group on July 2011 ( Bekah will be the second member to graduate after Soo Young)
- Bekah tribute 'take me to the place' as her graduation song before she left After School .
Name : Nana (나나)
Real Name : Im Jin Ah (임진아)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Year : 14th September 1991
Height : 171 cm
Weight : 48 kg
Blood Type : A
Star Sign : Virgo
School : Jeongju Ochang High School
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/sanmiy7
Misc. Information :
- Participated in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest
- Starring in Honey Dew’s debut track Like A Fool MV
- Starring in Eru’s White Tears MV
- Being member of After School's sub-unit group "Orange Caramel" together with Raina & Lizzy
- Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
Real Name : Im Jin Ah (임진아)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Year : 14th September 1991
Height : 171 cm
Weight : 48 kg
Blood Type : A
Star Sign : Virgo
School : Jeongju Ochang High School
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/sanmiy7
Misc. Information :
- Participated in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest
- Starring in Honey Dew’s debut track Like A Fool MV
- Starring in Eru’s White Tears MV
- Being member of After School's sub-unit group "Orange Caramel" together with Raina & Lizzy
- Member of After school sub unit- After School RED
Name : Lizzy (리지)
Real Name : Park Soo Young (박수영)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 31st July 1992
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 46 kg
Blood Type : A
Star Sign : Leo
Hobbies : Enjoying Music, playing NDS games, Art & Crafts, Eating snacks
Specialty : Swimming, Piano
Favorite music : Dance Style, Ballad
Favorite singer : Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Park Jung-hyun
Favorite artist : Josh Hartnett, Kang Boo-ja
Twitter : @Lizzy_sy
Cyworld Mini Hompage: http://www.cyworld.com/As_Lizzy
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/zaromi
Misc. Information:
- Intro Clip from Pledis : Lizzy - Take A Bow
- Made a first featuring performance with rapper DefCon in "How to Leave the Rapper" on SBS Inkigayo.
- Starring in Teen Top's debut track 'Clap' MV
- Being member of After School's sub-unit group "Orange Caramel" together with Raina & Nana
- Being fixed host-member in SBS Good Sunday 'Running Man'
- Starring in MBC Daily Sitcom 'All My Love' as a Busan girl "Soon Duk"
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
Real Name : Park Soo Young (박수영)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 31st July 1992
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 46 kg
Blood Type : A
Star Sign : Leo
Hobbies : Enjoying Music, playing NDS games, Art & Crafts, Eating snacks
Specialty : Swimming, Piano
Favorite music : Dance Style, Ballad
Favorite singer : Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Park Jung-hyun
Favorite artist : Josh Hartnett, Kang Boo-ja
Twitter : @Lizzy_sy
Cyworld Mini Hompage: http://www.cyworld.com/As_Lizzy
Me2Day : http://me2day.net/zaromi
Misc. Information:
- Intro Clip from Pledis : Lizzy - Take A Bow
- Made a first featuring performance with rapper DefCon in "How to Leave the Rapper" on SBS Inkigayo.
- Starring in Teen Top's debut track 'Clap' MV
- Being member of After School's sub-unit group "Orange Caramel" together with Raina & Nana
- Being fixed host-member in SBS Good Sunday 'Running Man'
- Starring in MBC Daily Sitcom 'All My Love' as a Busan girl "Soon Duk"
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
Name: E-Young (이영)
Real Name: Noh Yiyoung (노이영)
Date of Birth: 16th August 1992
Hometown: Chuncheon
Star Sign: Leo
Height: 167cm
Weight: 45kg
Blood Type: A
Star Sign: Leo
Misc. Information:
• Goes to Chuncheon Agricultural High School & attended K-Note Music Academy
• Plays the guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, flute & cello
• Composes music
• Has won countless awards for singing, dancing, piano and cello playing
• Has won gold at the 2007 Gangwon Province Teen Song Festival as well as the grand prize at the 2008 Dong Song Festival
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
Real Name: Noh Yiyoung (노이영)
Date of Birth: 16th August 1992
Hometown: Chuncheon
Star Sign: Leo
Height: 167cm
Weight: 45kg
Blood Type: A
Star Sign: Leo
Misc. Information:
• Goes to Chuncheon Agricultural High School & attended K-Note Music Academy
• Plays the guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, flute & cello
• Composes music
• Has won countless awards for singing, dancing, piano and cello playing
• Has won gold at the 2007 Gangwon Province Teen Song Festival as well as the grand prize at the 2008 Dong Song Festival
- Member of After school sub unit- After School BLUE
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