On January 1st, UEE updated her me2day with a photo and a message that read, “Really wanted to upload this photo! Took a photo with Jung Ah unni wearing hanboks. Happy new year, everyone! Please look over us in 2012 as well~ Fighting!”
The girls can be seen wearing beautiful pink hanboks, which bring out their girlish grace and charm. Jung Ah poses demurely with her hands positioned perfectly at the stomach, while UEE throws up a peace sign and a brilliant smile.
Fans commented, “Your hanboks are so pretty! Matches you perfectly“, “After School, come back soon!“, and “Best of luck in 2012!”
UEE is currently acting in the KBS drama, ‘Ojakgyo Brothers‘.
Source + Image: UEE’s me2day - allkpop
17 December:
After School, however, is different. They don’t have to show excessive skin to pull off sexy looks; rather, their sexiness seems to be inherent, as it radiates naturally from each member. Stunning figures, powerful performance styles, and a healthy, sexy look are some of the qualities that helped After School stand out.
The girls sat down with Sports Seoul to discuss their thoughts on their sexy image.
Leader Kahi commented, “I think people took well to our sexy concepts because in our choreography, we don’t put emphasis on showing skin; instead, we’d focus on the powerful dance routines. We also have our cute sides as well. Our sexy image was created with the stage in mind, so we didn’t feel uncomfortable or reluctant about it.”
Raina added with a shy smile, “We like that our team has a distinctive color. I actually want our sexy image to stand out more. I want to start showing off the potential I’ve kept hidden inside.”
When asked how their image was created, Lizzy explained, “I practiced making facial expressions in a room with a big mirror for five hours a day. After about one or two hours of it, I start getting sleepy and start disliking my face.”
The topic then drifted onto Bekah, the member who graduated from the group in June. The girls agreed that it was the saddest moment of their year, and Jungah stated, “The concept of admissions and graduations was something originally planned with the idea of it being a happy event. We had no idea that it would be so sad, and the decision came suddenly, which made it even worse.”
Kahi added, “Bekah’s been studying art for a long time so she’s exceptional in that regard. It seems that transitioning from a free lifestyle in Hawaii to a cloistered one in the entertainment industry didn’t fit her well. Although she’s talented musically, she probably desired to study freely, and thus decided to graduate.”
When asked how it felt to be three years into their careers now, Kahi concluded, “Has it only been three years? It feels like it’s been at least six. Since our training, so many things have happened, like member changes and unit and solo activities. We’re capable of so many things that one international media outlet called us the most efficient group in Asia. We promise to become an After School that always works hard.”
11 December:
Via tokyohive:
On December 10th, After School attended a talk event at Shibuya 109. UEE (23) wasn’t able to attend due to a scheduling conflict with her drama, but the other seven members showed off their beautiful legs in their sexy outfits.
The girls are currently decorating the building on a gigantic billboard for the holidays. Leader Kahi (30) said with a smile, “I’m really happy to be able to do a collaboration with a building I love.” Jung Ahjoked and told a story about her recent experience shopping at 109, “Even though our posters are everywhere inside the building, no one recognized me. Maybe it was because I didn’t have any make-up on.”
After School will be releasing their new single “Rambling girls/Because of you” on January 18, 2012.
18 November:
As part of their special campaign, large banners measuring 21 meters by 9 meters will be plastered onto the Shibuya 109 building with festive-themed photos of After School from December 5th to the 25th.
The girls will be sporting a variety of different outfits in colors closely related to Christmas, paired with matching holiday accessories and backdrops. The company plans to put up at least 200 different posters around the department store in order to fully show After School’s sexy charms.
This marks the second time that Shibuya 109 has used a popular Korean group for their advertisements. Previously, SNSD acted as models for Shibuya 109′s Christmas campaign, ‘Illuminations‘.
In related news, After School will soon drop their second Japanese single “Diva” on November 23rd.
4 September:
Every year, Japan’s biggest record label, avex Entertainment, brings together 40 of the best stars that year for a nationwide tour. The concert is something of a dream stage for singers in Japan, so After School found themselves very lucky with the opportunity. The girls made full use of it, and thanks to their spectacular performances, they’ve earned themselves thousands of new fans and sales for their debut album, “Bang“.
A concert official at the scene commented, “With their perfect live and performance style, After School proved their talent at the ‘a-nation’ concert. They received a lot of praise from the audience for showing the worth of a Hallyu star. Out of all of the girl groups making Japanese advancements at this time, they’re one of the most anticipated stars.”
“Bang” ranked in at 7th place on its first week on the Oricon chart. Immediately after the ‘a-nation’ concert, orders for their album were said to have skyrocketed, completely selling out the first batch produced.
The girls were also invited to perform at the ‘MTV ZUSHI FES 11‘.
Congratulations, ladies!
24 August:
After School was recently praised by Nihon TV’s ‘Sukiri‘ program for their impressive performance.
The ladies performed the Japanese version of their debut single, “Bang!“, along with their famous drum line choreography for “Let’s Do It“. Commanding the stage with their confidence and charisma, the girls were praised by MCs for pulling off “a performance of perfection.”
After School released their debut single on August 17th and are off to a positive start, ranking in at sixth on Oricon’s daily chart just a day after its release. The girls also sold out all 30,000 seats for their Japanese showcase in just under a minute.
A representative on scene stated, “It’s difficult to find a girl group who is as charismatic as After School in Japan. They captivate the audience with their live performance style, so singers in both Korea and Japan should begin to feel nervous.”
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On August 21st, the eight members of After School were present in Osaka for the outdoors festival “a-nation for life”, where they held a “high five event” for fans who purchased their debut Japanese single, “Bang!”. Fans got to engage closely with the members as they happily smiled and gave high fives in their sexy marching band costumes.
Reports reveal that many fans waited in line since the early morning. After School’s leader Kahi happily commented, “I’m really happy that so many fans came here to see us, despite all of this rain today. Thank you all so much. We want to meet more and more fans in different locations as well. We’ll continue working hard in the future, so please look after After School”.
After School’s official Japanese fanclub, “Play Girlz Japan”, also launched recently, and fans flocked to sign up to learn more about the girls through exclusive videos, photo galleries, and other digital content.
Following this, the girls will be holding a mini live and handshake event on September 10th.
18 August:
On August 18th, After School’s Nana and Jooyeon participated in the ceremonial first pitch for the “2011 Lotte Card Pro Baseball” game between the Nexen Heroes and the Hanhwa Eagles.
Both girls sported cute pink baseball jerseys and bright smiles, causing hearts to race with both their appearance and pitch. But the luckiest person at the stadium must be the Nexen Heroes mascot,Teokdori, who did his customary skit as he carried them both off the pitch and swooped to kiss them!
And it looks like they brought some lady luck as well, as the Heroes triumphed 3:0 at the end.
Source: allkpop
16 August:
Via tokyohive:
The ladies of After School have officially debuted in Japan with the Japanese version of ‘Bang!’
On the B-Side of ‘Bang!’ is After School’s 1st original Japanese song ‘Super Sexy‘.
Good luck to the girls as they make their foray into Japan.
Check out ‘Super Sexy’ below!
Source: allkpop
12 August:
“Super Sexy”, “Super Style”, and “Super Show” – “Triple S” girl group After School are set to release their first photo essay “AFTERSCHOOL After School Photo Essay”, on August 15th, just two days before their Japanese debut single, “Bang!”.
This photo essay has an original Korean version titled “Play Girlz!”, but this version has some new treats included especially for their Japanese fans. There are lots of portrait shots of the eight girls, and each member wrote an essay about their fans, family, childhood, love, and so much more.
All eight members give their recommended brunch menu as well, and there’s a cute shot of the girls wearing aprons. This is a book fans don’t want to miss out on, as it gives the members’ thoughts and has a wide array of pictures.
The photo essay will cost 2,520 yen (~$33 USD).
25 July:
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Idol group After School have launched their Japanese debut by revealing the full MV for “Bang!“.
Dressed in sexy marching band outfits, these girls are already ‘drumming in’ a lot of interest from both the music industry and pop fans alike.
Check out their hot MV below!
18 July:
After School has successfully completed their debut Japanese showcase at the Akasaka in Tokyo.
Wearing their sexy emblematic outfits, the girls emerged on stage to a crowd of 3,000 fans, all cheering and applauding with excitement. The girls went on to perform their past hits, “Because of You“, “Shampoo“, “Let’s Do It“, and their upcoming Korean release, “Lady“.
Over 50,000 fans had applied for passes to the July 17th showcase, and tickets sold out just a minute after going on sale, proving the girls’ popularity in Japan was quite strong.
Member Jungah said, “We were all so nervous at first, but we’re enjoying it now. We hope to present more live stages.”
The girls will be releasing their debut single, “Bang!“, on August 17th, and will also perform at the “A-Nation 2011” concert with TVXQ, Ayumi Hamasaki, and AKB48.
Source: E News 24 via Nate via allkpop17 July:
After School’s Japanese agency, avex, have just released the official MV teaser for the girls’ debut track, “BANG!“.
The After School members return to their super sexy drummer concept, and it’s sure to make their Japan march along to their beat.
Check out the teaser below!
Source: allkpop
13 July:
The ladies sang “Present, “My Bell“, and “Leaning Against Time” in front of 1,000 fans. Jungah concluded hers in tears, touched over the warm response her solo track acquired. Leader Kahi brought out an acoustic guitar for her performance while Raina showed off her pure vocal talent.
Producer Han Sung Soo of Pledis Entertainment commented, “The 1,000 fans who attended the fan meet showed an enthusiastic response at seeing never-before-seen performances by the After School members. They were very touched with not only graduate Bekah’s ‘Take Me to the Place’, but the rest of the solo ballad performances as well.”
He continued, “Unit projects and solo albums are one of the many processes of allowing each member to realize their dream. It fosters growth in the group.”
On July 12th, Kahi also updated fans with a new picture of the red unit. She wrote, “We’re!! Red!! Hehe! We work so well together! Matching stripes!!! Hehe~^^”
Source + Photos: Economy Today via Nate via allkpop10 July:
The eight After School members and 1,000 fans from their Play Girlz fan club attended the special event, which was emceed by comedian Park Sung Kwang.
After School revealed their bare faces for the first time by revealing self-camera clips that were shot by the members themselves. The energy in the theatre crackled through the air, but things took a more emotional turn when fans surprised the members by holding a special ‘candlelight event’.
Touched, the members resolved to perform their solo stages with as much verve as they could bring out, which resulted in standing ovations for Kahi, Jung Ah, Uee, and Raina. The eight members and graduate Bekah reunited during Kahi’s solo performance of “Present“, drawing numerous smiles and tears.
Uee’s solo stage was also her first-ever solo performance since her debut, and fans screamed hoarsely for her cute performance of “Sok Sok Sok“.
A special voting booth was created just for the fan meeting. Fans who attended the event got to vote for A.S. RED and A.S. BLUE’s members. The results are set to be revealed on July 11th.
Source: Sports Chosun via Nate via allkpop8 July:
In celebration of the brand’s latest line of ‘S-special’ products, “The Saem” decided to repay the love they’ve been receiving from their customers with a special fan meet with their new models. After School’s Kahi, UEE, Lizzy, and Nana met up with fans for the 90-minute long event at the store.
Lines were said to have formed hours before the girls arrived, and hundreds gathered outside of the store to catch glimpses of the gorgeous ladies.
UEE said, “We’re so grateful to the fans who came to see us here today. We’ll pay back your love by promoting in singing and acting. Please give your attention to ‘The Saem’, as we will be working hard as models of the brand.”
Source + Photos: Donga via Nate via allkpop5 July:
On July 5th, Lizzy tweeted, “Mae-long [A Korean sound used when sticking out one's tongue] with Jooyeon unni. I’m giving a timid mae-long.”
In the picture, the two adorable girls are seen sticking their tongues out at the camera. While the focus of the photo is on their expressions, their porcelain skin also grabbed the spotlight.
Fans commented, “Both of you are cute” and “I can’t wait for your unit activities.”
Meanwhile, After School will be divided into two unit groups – ‘ASRed’ and ‘ASBlue’.
Stay tuned as we bring you updates on After School’s new unit groups!
28 June:
Playgirls and Playboys, get ready: the ladies of After School have unleashed their first fan meeting in a year, and it sounds like there’s going to be plenty to keep the fans busy.
The fan meeting, which will take place on July 9th, will notably feature a solo stage by the graduatingBekah, who is going back to Hawaii to focus on her studies. Her solo stage is gaining extra attention for being composed and choreographed by the charismatic rapper herself.
Apart from Bekah’s performance, the meeting will also feature a live performance of UEE’s digital single, “Sok Sok Sok“, as well as performances from the other members of After School.
“We’ve been preparing for the fan meeting not just as a string of performances, but as something to do together with our fans,” said Pledis Entertainment, After School’s parent company.
The fans were enthusiastic about the news, “I’ll definitely be there, if only to catch Bekah’s farewell stage”, one fan commented.
26 June:
After School’s showcase tickets for their Japanese performance at Akasaka BLITZ went on sale today. Over 50,000 people attempted to purchase the tickets, but with a 3,000 ticket capacity (for two stages), all of the tickets were sold out in one minute!
After School has collaborated with Amuro Namie for her collaboration album, “Checkmate!” and have even sang at ‘Tokyo Girls Collection by girlswalker.com 2011 SUMMER/SPRING’ despite not having made their debut in Japan yet.
As reported, the group will make their debut with their new single, “Bang!”, which is set for release on August 17th.
Their debut single is a Japanese remake of their song that is already popular in Korea. At their July performance at Tokyo, it is expected that “Bang!” will be performed at this live.
23 June:
On June 24th, Pledis Entertainment revealed, “For After School’s fourth single, which is currently scheduled for release in mid-July, the girls will be splitting into two units and will be making a comeback on the same exact date.”
They continued, “Not only will they have a sexy and powerful image concept, but also another concept that aims to contrast against that to bring out a variety of different images through this promotion cycle.”
The members for each unit group and style concept have yet to be revealed, so remember to stay tuned for more updates!
20 June:
Earlier this month, Korean girl group After School announced their official Japanese debut, and the girls will debut with a Japanese version of their song, “Bang!“. Although, “Bang!” is a remake, the Japanese version will have a new arrangement and performance.
The single will come in three versions: limited edition A, limited edition B, and normal edition.
Limited Edition A will include the Japanese versions of “Bang!” and “Let’s Do It!“. The third track on the single will be the group’s first original Japanese song, which is yet to be determined. The DVD included will have the Japanese PV versions of both songs, as well as an introduction from the girls in Japanese. This edition will come in a slip case and with 1 of 10 random trading cards.
Limited Edition B contains the same contents as limited edition A, but the PVs on the DVD will be the Korean versions.
The normal edition is expected to come with six tracks, as opposed to the limited editions that will only contain three. This version will contain both Japanese and Korean versions of “Bang!”, their Japanese song, and instrumentals for all the tracks. The first press of this CD will come with 1 of 10 random trading cards.
13 June:
On June 10th, Bekah tweeted, “Waiting with our Nana!“, and uploaded the picture. The two wore matching sparkly stage outfits and are glittering as bright as gold.
Netizens commented, “Their faces are more blinding than their outfits”, “You two look really close”,and “Did Nana hurt her lips?“.
After School is currently promoting their title song, “Shampoo“.
3 June:
Last month, After School released a music video for “Play Ur Love“ featuring Kahi, Raina, Nana, andJungAh. Recently, the group released a second version of the music video, which seems to have confused some fans.
Some of you may watch it and think, “This looks just like the first version“. But if you watch carefully, you will see that the scenes with the “boyfriend” have been removed, and the order for a handful of scenes have been changed.
Nevertheless, the ladies are looking lovely as always. So if you want to see a few more seconds of the beautiful After School members, check out the music video below!
Source: allkpop
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