Group Name : After School (애프터스쿨)
Members : JungAh, Juyeon, U-ie, Raina, Nana, Lizzy, E-Young, Kaeun
Graduated Members: Park Kahi, Bekah and Yoo Soo Young
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 Facebook Account : http://www.facebook.com/pledisworld
Official Daum Cafe : PlaygirlzAS
Official Youtube Channel : PLEDIS OFFICIAL CHANNEL
Sub-unit Group : Orange Caramel
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 : JungAh, Juyeon, U-ie, Raina, Nana, Lizzy, E-Young, Kaeun
Graduated Members: Park Kahi, Bekah and Yoo Soo Young
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 Facebook Account : http://www.facebook.com/pledisworld
Official Daum Cafe : PlaygirlzAS
Official Youtube Channel : PLEDIS OFFICIAL CHANNEL
Sub-unit Group : Orange Caramel
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
Jung Ah (정아)
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
Twitter : @AS_JungAh
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.
Position in Group : Main Vocalist
Birth Date : 2nd August 1983
Height : 167 cm
Weight : 49 kg
Blood Type : O
Star Sign : Leo
Twitter : @AS_JungAh
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.
Joo Yeon (조연)
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
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
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]
- Solo debut track "SokSokSok".
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]
- Solo debut track "SokSokSok".
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
- Teamed up with Kan Jong Wook For single "Even After a Day".
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
- Teamed up with Kan Jong Wook For single "Even After a Day".
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
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
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 : @p_Lizzy
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"
- Participated in "Beautiful Girl" track from MBC Daily Sitcom 'All My Love' OST album.
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 : @p_Lizzy
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"
- Participated in "Beautiful Girl" track from MBC Daily Sitcom 'All My Love' OST album.
Yi Young (이영)
Real Name: Noh Lee Young (노 리 영)
Birthday: 16 August 1992
School: Chuncheon Agricultural High School
Height: 167cm
Weight: 45kg
Website: Minihompy
Misc. Information :
• Plays guitar, piano, cello, bass (basically, she’s a beast at instruments)
• Officially joined After School for their single, “Shampoo”
Birthday: 16 August 1992
School: Chuncheon Agricultural High School
Height: 167cm
Weight: 45kg
Website: Minihompy
Misc. Information :
• Plays guitar, piano, cello, bass (basically, she’s a beast at instruments)
• Officially joined After School for their single, “Shampoo”
Kaeun(가은)
Real Name: Lee Kaeun (이가은)
Position in Group: Maknae
Date of Birth: 20th August 1994
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 48 kg
Blood Type: AB
Star Sign: Leo
Misc. Information:
• Attended junior high school in Japan
• Plays the flute
• Specialty: Vocals & Japanese
• Officially joined After School through “Flashback” Promotions
Graduated Members
So Young (소영)
Stage 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 : http://www.cyworld.com/1004329
Daum Fan Cafe : HaPpyNess
TV Shows: The Women of Our Home (KBS1, 2011), Dream High 2 (KBS1, 2012)
Movies: Wet Dreams (2002)
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 : http://www.cyworld.com/1004329
Daum Fan Cafe : HaPpyNess
TV Shows: The Women of Our Home (KBS1, 2011), Dream High 2 (KBS1, 2012)
Movies: Wet Dreams (2002)
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'.
- Released a solo 'Take Me to the Place" before her graduation.
- Late June of 2011, Bekah announced her official graduation from After School to return to Hawaii and pursue her dream of being a designer.
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'.
- Released a solo 'Take Me to the Place" before her graduation.
- Late June of 2011, Bekah announced her official graduation from After School to return to Hawaii and pursue her dream of being a designer.
Kahi (가희)
Stage 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
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/imisskahi
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.)- Wrote rap lyrics and featuring in Suki’s first mini album-title track ‘One Love’ [MV]
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
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/imisskahi
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.)- Wrote rap lyrics and featuring in Suki’s first mini album-title track ‘One Love’ [MV]
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