Difference between revisions of "After School (group)"
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| − | [[Image: Afterschool.png|thumb| | + | [[Image: Afterschool.png|thumb|440px|After School promoting [[Because of You]]; Left to Right: Joo Yeon, Jung Ah, Ga Hee, UEE, Nana, Raina, Bekah (2009)]] |
| − | '''After School''' (애프터스쿨) is a [[K-Pop|Korean pop]] girl group, formed by [[Pledis Entertainment]]. | + | '''After School''' (애프터스쿨) is a [[K-Pop|Korean pop]] girl group, formed by [[Pledis Entertainment]]. They were originally a five member group modeled after the [[Wikipedia:Pussycat_Dolls|Pussycat Dolls]], however in February 2009 Pledis announced After School would become the South Korean [[Morning Musume]] and added [[UEE]] to the group in April 2009. With their new 6th member, After School released 3 digital singles, but on October 29, 2009 Soo Young's departure from the group was announced due to illness. Pledis announced in November 2009 they would be adding a new member that was a trainee with the company. On November 17, 2009, After School's 2 new members [[Raina]] and [[Nana (After School)|Nana]] were revealed. |
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
| − | * [[GaHee]] | + | * [[GaHee|Ga Hee]] - Leader, Vocalist, Rapper & Co-Choreographer |
| − | * [[Jung Ah]] | + | * [[Jung Ah]] - Main Vocals |
| − | * [[Jooyeon]] | + | * [[Jooyeon|Joo Yeon]] - Vocals |
| − | * [[Bekah]] | + | * [[Bekah]] - Main Rapper, Vocals |
| − | * [[UEE]] | + | * [[UEE]] - Vocals |
| − | * [[Raina]] | + | * [[Raina]] - Lead Vocals |
| − | * [[Nana (After School)|Nana]] | + | * [[Nana (After School)|Nana]] - Vocals |
===Former Member=== | ===Former Member=== | ||
| − | * [[Soo Young]] | + | * [[Soo Young]] - Vocals |
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
After School trained for two years and was unveiled in December 2008 at the SBS Gayo Daejeon where they performed with [[Son Dam Bi]] the song [[Play Girlz]]. Son Dam Bi was speculated to have joined the group, however it was later confirmed that Dam Bi would not be a part of After School. | After School trained for two years and was unveiled in December 2008 at the SBS Gayo Daejeon where they performed with [[Son Dam Bi]] the song [[Play Girlz]]. Son Dam Bi was speculated to have joined the group, however it was later confirmed that Dam Bi would not be a part of After School. | ||
| − | <br>Initially a 5 member girl group modeled after the [[Wikipedia:Pussycat_Dolls|Pussycat Dolls]], After School officially debuted at [[Wikipedia:Music_Core_(TV_series)|Music Core]] on January 17, 2009 with the performances of | + | <br>Initially a 5 member girl group modeled after the [[Wikipedia:Pussycat_Dolls|Pussycat Dolls]], After School officially debuted at [[Wikipedia:Music_Core_(TV_series)|Music Core]] on January 17, 2009 with the performances of "Ah!" and "Play Girlz". |
In March 2009, Pledis Entertainment announced the addition of a new member to the group, [[UEE]]. As a 6 member group, After School released their second first single, [[Diva (After School)|DIVA]]. | In March 2009, Pledis Entertainment announced the addition of a new member to the group, [[UEE]]. As a 6 member group, After School released their second first single, [[Diva (After School)|DIVA]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:50, 28 December 2009
After School (애프터스쿨) is a Korean pop girl group, formed by Pledis Entertainment. They were originally a five member group modeled after the Pussycat Dolls, however in February 2009 Pledis announced After School would become the South Korean Morning Musume and added UEE to the group in April 2009. With their new 6th member, After School released 3 digital singles, but on October 29, 2009 Soo Young's departure from the group was announced due to illness. Pledis announced in November 2009 they would be adding a new member that was a trainee with the company. On November 17, 2009, After School's 2 new members Raina and Nana were revealed.
Contents
Members
- Ga Hee - Leader, Vocalist, Rapper & Co-Choreographer
- Jung Ah - Main Vocals
- Joo Yeon - Vocals
- Bekah - Main Rapper, Vocals
- UEE - Vocals
- Raina - Lead Vocals
- Nana - Vocals
Former Member
- Soo Young - Vocals
Information
After School trained for two years and was unveiled in December 2008 at the SBS Gayo Daejeon where they performed with Son Dam Bi the song Play Girlz. Son Dam Bi was speculated to have joined the group, however it was later confirmed that Dam Bi would not be a part of After School.
Initially a 5 member girl group modeled after the Pussycat Dolls, After School officially debuted at Music Core on January 17, 2009 with the performances of "Ah!" and "Play Girlz".
In March 2009, Pledis Entertainment announced the addition of a new member to the group, UEE. As a 6 member group, After School released their second first single, DIVA.
On October 29, 2009, Yoo Soo Young graduated from After School. It was said that health and studies were the reasons for her graduation.
Half month after, in November, two new members joined the group, Raina and Nana.
After School made their comeback as a 7 members group, on November 25, 2009 with their second single Because of You
Discography
Singles
- [2009.01.15] New Schoolgirl
- [2009.11.25] Because of You (너 때문에)
Digital Singles
- [2009.04.09] DIVA
- [2009.05.22] Dream Girl
Collaboration / Other
- [2009.07.13] Olympic Duet Song Festival (#6 Spring Chicken Soup - After Shave (Jung Joon Ha, After School))
- [2009.07.23] AMOLED
- [2009.08.06] Sunny Side - You (#1 Hurt (feat. After School (Jung Ah, Soo Young & Jooyeon)))
- [2009.08.31] Tempted Again OST (#5 Half (Sunny Side feat. After School)
