After School, the marvelous felines who works under the agency of Pledis Entertainment, is comprised of members Jungah, Jooyeon, Uee, Raina, Nana, Lizzy, E-Young, and Kaeun. The ladies has had five years of great years of music as the group first made their debut in 2009. The other idols who graduated from After School were Soyoung who was with the member in 2009 of Fall, Bekah was with them until July 2011, and Kahi 2012 of September. This eight ladies focuses on the concept of "admissions and graduation." So does this mean that After School changes members yearly? Well, already three members has graduated from the group; so this concept maybe is correct and that the members does not stay permanently.
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After School's Five Years of Great Music
The ladies of After School made their debut in 2009 with two of their major hit songs, "Diva" and "Because of You;" along with their mini-album, "New Schoolgirl."
After School; "New Schoolgirl" Full Album
After School; "Because Of You" MV
After School; "Diva" MV
The ladies first came out by appearing on December 29, 2008 on "SBS Song Festival" which former member leader Kahi as well new leader Jungah sang "Play Girlz" by Son Dam Bi performing alongside them. The ladies have a resemblance to American female group Pussycat Dolls which "Pledis Entertainment" did agree with this in-terms of their "music concept." During this year, the ladies quickly got noticed by them winning an award on April of that year. Name of the award was "Rookie of the Month." July came along of that year and the girls made an announcement that they will work with K-Pop idol, Son Dam Bi for a song titled, "Amoled". "Amoled" was released on July 16, 2009. 2009 was looking great for the girls by winning an award and already having hits as well numerous fans.
After School feat. Son Dam Bi; "Amoled" MV
The ladies kept up this momentum going for 2010 by releasing "Bang" and "Happy Pledis' First Album." For their single "Bang", the ladies wore beautiful "marching band" wardrobes which Kahi was the one that thought of this idea. Along with this, After School kept winning awards which was "Best Rookie Award at the Billboard Japan Music Awards" as well as "Seoul Music Awards". Also, during this year, Lizzy joined the group by promoting "Bang." Mentioned earlier regarding Kahi loving the "marching band outfit," she fell in-love after watching the movie, "Drumline." With this inspiration from the movie, Kahi along with her members promoted "Bang" which had the concept of a "marching band."
The ladies practiced endlessly by knowing how to play the drums by having a "trainer" with them. "Bang" was a great success by being ranked number twenty-nine on the "Gaon Chart." Along with this ranking, two million three hundred seventy four thousand seven hundred thirty one is the number of "copies sold."
2010, Raina, Nana, and Lizzy formed their own "sub-unit" which was named, Orange Caramel. Orange Caramel had the sweet and bubbly side compared to being a sexy group. Now Orange Caramel are making their comeback after fans waited for one year and four months after their "Lipstick" promotion in 2012. So, be sure to catch this ladies and the concept they will bring for their comeback.
Orange Caramel; "Lipstick" MV
Back to After School, the ladies released Happy Pledis' First Album on December 6, 2010. The album had four tracks which were "Love Love Love", "Someone Is You", and these two songs in "instrumental" version.
After School; "Love Love Love" MV
After School; "Someone Is You" Performance
2011 came and the ladies separated into sub-units by being After School Red and Blue on the month of July. Though it did not last long and the ladies came together which they went and promoted in Japan by working with Japanese star, Namie Amuro. Though Virgin, which was After School's "first album," had the great single, "Shampoo" which was released on April 29th. With a great upbeat tempo, After School once again promoted another hit song this year.
After School; "Shampoo" MV
With three years of success, the ladies of After School were on-fire has 2012 came and the girls promoted "Flashback" on June 12. Once again, like all of their great hits, "Flashback" received an amazing "all-kill" by topping the charts.
After this great release, three months later, Kahi said her goodbye's to her members as she graduated to take on a solo path.
2013 and Now
2013 came and the ladies went on hiatus after Kahi left the group. Though they did compose one single which was "First Love" which had an R&B beat to it as well sexy concept by them pole dancing.
Afterwards, the ladies continued their promotions in Japan as well held fan signing events. Their promotion in Japan and around Asia kept going until this year which it was announced that After School will be "participating in Brave Brothers' 10th Anniversary Album" since they have numerous love by them producing "Because Of You" which launched their career.
One representative for After School's agency stated they are honored to participate by saying, "Starting with their debut album and hit song 'Because of You', as (Brave Brothers) is the producer responsible for the rise of After School, they participated in this project album... Although the After School members are busy with their domestic and overseas schedules, they positively participated in the recording, showcasing their loyalty." The title of the song in-which After School is singing for this anniversary will be "Week." The track is expected to be released on February 21st.
Thank You's, Comebacks, as well Anniversary
The ladies of After School has much to be happy as well proud because of their supported "Play Girlz" and "Play Boyz." With numerous promotions in not just South Korea; but as well Japan and across Asia, the image that the ladies has set is one that cannot be destroyed. After School is one female group that are extremely known. Without their supported fans, After School will not be where they are today. So, to thank you, the ladies celebrated their "fifth anniversary" by saying a thank you video to their devoted fans. Support their sub-unit Orange Caramel as they are preparing for their return. Along with Orange Caramel making their return, the rest of the After School members will be in Japan as they return for their Dress To Kill album. Dress To Kill is going to launch next month.
The staff here at KpopStarz says congratulations to the ladies of After School by having five years of great music. Keep composing more great songs this year and onward.
Photos' Credit: Newsen and Last.fm
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