Jun 24 2009, 09:50 AM, updated 14y ago
After School is a 7-member female group from South Korea managed by Pledis Entertainment.
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 "UEE" 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
making After School a 7-member group now.
November 25th, 2009 After School made a comeback with 2nd Single Album “Because of You”
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 "UEE" 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
making After School a 7-member group now.
November 25th, 2009 After School made a comeback with 2nd Single Album “Because of You”
Group Name : After School (애프터스쿨)
Members : Park Kahi, Kim Jung-Ah, Lee Joo Yeon, UEE, Beka, Raina, Nana 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
Official Fanclub Name : Playgirlz
Official Daum Café : PlaygirlzAS
Award :
• Rookie of The Month Award at Cyworld Digital Music Awards 34th with 'Diva'
• Best Style Icon Award at 2009 Korea Lifestyle Awards
• Mutizen Awards at SBS Inkigayo Episode 558, 559 & 562 with 'Because of You'
• K-pop New Artist of the Year 2009 at Billboard Japan Music Awards 2009
• Rookie Award at 19th High1 Seoul Music Awards
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
Cyworld Mini Hompage : www.cyworld.com/kahipark
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 || 3 ]
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 : www.cyworld.com/jaloveja
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 "You're Cute" track from MBC Drama "Pasta" OST album
Name : Yoo So Young (유소영)*
Real Name : Joo So Young (주소영)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Date : 29th March 1986
Height : 165 cm
Weight : 44 kg
Blood Type : AB
Star Sign : Aries
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/1004329
Daum Fan Café : HaPpyNess
*She withdrew from After School on October 29th, 2009
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
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/juyeon319
Daum Fan Café : 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” show as Son Dambi’s best friend in 2008.
• Featured in E.Bul’s “I Want to Buy It” MV in 2009.
• Featured in Taegoon’s “Betrayed” MV in 2009.
Name : UEE (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
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/dldkdbwls
Fanmade Youtube Channel : UEEJACK24
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” show 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.
• Featured 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.]
• Featured 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 KBS Drama "Birdie Buddy" as Sung Mi Soo
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
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/bekahhh
Misc. Information :
• Born and raised in Hawaii.
• Graduated from Moanalua High School.
• Featured in Tei's "Mr. Lonely" track from his mini-album 'The Shine 2009'.
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
Cyworld Mini Homepage : www.cyworld.com/AS_Raina
Misc. Information :
• Previously auditioned for Mnet’s SuperstarK.
• Intro Clip from Pledis : Raina - Stand Up For Love
Name : Nana (나나)
Real Name : Im Jin Ah (임진아)
Position in Group : Sub Vocalist
Birth Year : 14th September 1991
Height : 171cm
Weight : 48 kg
Blood Type : A
Star Sign : Virgo
School : Jeongju Ochang High School
Misc. Information :
• Participated in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest
Credit: Soompi.
This post has been edited by Raikkonen: Feb 29 2012, 08:07 AM
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