Soyoung withdrew from the group in fall 2009, Bekah officially graduated from the group in July 2011, former leader Kahi graduated in September 2012, Jooyeon graduated in January 2015 and Jungah graduated in January 2016. Additionally, Uee graduated in May 2017 and Lizzy graduated in May 2018 due to the expiration of their contracts. Three members of After School also formed a sub-group with a different concept known as Orange Caramel.
After School had their first performance alongside label mate Son Dambi in 2008 and their official debut occurred in January of 2009 with the song AH. The group became popular with the release of their hit single, "너 때문에 (Because of You)", which attained #1 and a triple crown on SBS's Inkigayo. After School went on to win various awards at the Billboard Japan Music Awards and the Seoul Music Awards. Other hits by After School include Diva, Bang! and Shampoo.
The group began a foray into the Japanese music scene in 2011 under Avex Trax with a remake of their Korean hits "Bang!" and "Diva". Their debut in Japan was quite a success, as the group managed to enter the Oricon Weekly Chart at #7.
Kahi, After School's leader, had been as a back-up dancer for artists under both SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, most notably for BoA. She has also been a trainee under JYP Entertainment. Kahi was part of a Korean-American girl group called S. Blush, whose first digital single peaked at #2 at the Billboard Hot Dance Chart. In 2008, Kahi was featured in Son Dambi's "Bad Boy" music video as a rapper, and Jungah took part in Son Dambi's performances as a back-up dancer as part of her training.
Days before After School's debut, Pledis Entertainment officially announced that the group's music concept is heavily influenced by the Pussycat Dolls, and that they "will be a type of group that Korea has never seen before". On January 15, 2009, Pledis Entertainment released a 30-second teaser music video for Ah to the web, which reached 10,000 views on the first day. The girls, as a group, made an unofficial first appearance on December 29, 2008 at the SBS Song Festival 'S', performing Play Girlz with Son Dambi.
After School's debut single "AH" was released with their first extended play New Schoolgirl on January 15, 2009. They made their debut performance on January 17, 2009 on MBC's music program Show! Music Core.
In April 2009, it was announced by Pledis Entertainment that Uee would be joining After School as a sixth member. She was first introduced to the public as a friend of Wonder Girls member Kim Yoobin on the television program "Introducing a Star's Friend," where they revealed that they were initially part of a five member girl group with Good Entertainment that was eventually disbanded due to financial reasons.
Their second single "Diva" is an upbeat dance song. The track was released as their first digital single. Promotional activities began April 9, 2009, with their comeback performance on MNet's M! Countdown.
On May 21, 2009, After School released a cover of Morning Musume's "Love Machine", titled "Dream Girl".
Later on, it was announced that After School would collaborate with the popular Pledis artist Son Dambi. The digital single "Amoled" was released on July 23, 2009 as part of promotions for Samsung's phone, "Amoled".
On October 29, 2009, Soyoung announced her withdrawal from the group due to health reasons and the desire to further her education. Subsequently, two new members, Raina and Nana were added, making After School a seven-member group,
After School released their second extended play on November 25, 2009 titled 너 때문에 (Because of You). They made their comeback on the 27th on KBS's Music Bank with their title song 너 때문에. The song proved to be very popular, hitting #1 on various online charts as well as winning three Mutizen awards. A remix version of the single was released on January 22, 2010.
On March 25th, 2010, After School, with their new member Lizzy released their third extended play Bang!. They had their comeback the next day, performing "Let's Do It!" and " 뱅 (Bang)!" on KBS's Music Bank. On December 31, 2010, After School revealed that they were going to debut their ninth member E-young, who specialized on electric guitar and vocals, on KBS' Gayo Daejun. During Bang!'s performance, she had a special guitar solo, officially becoming After School's ninth member, and announced their comeback as a nine-member group with their first full-length album Virgin, to be released on April 29, 2011.
On July 25th, 2011 After School was divided into two sub-groups, After School Red (애프터스쿨 레드) and After School Blue (애프터스쿨 블루). Both groups released a single and promoted their own songs at the same time. While A.S. BLUE (Jooyeon, Raina, Lizzy, and E-Young) features an innocent concept, A.S. RED (Kahi, Jungah, Uee and Nana) features a sexy and powerful concept. Both groups' debut singles were released as After School 4th single.
The group made their debut in Japan on August 17, 2011, with the release of their first Japanese single, "Bang! (Japan Ver.)", which peaked at number seven on the Oricon Weekly Chart. After School participated in the prestigious 'a-nation' concert tour as part of their Japanese promotions. After School's second Japanese single, "Diva", was released on November 23, 2011. The single was accompanied with a new Japanese song called "Ready to Love".
Happy Pledis 2012, a follow-up of the "Happy Pledis" charity single, was released on December 1, 2011. It is a family album that features all Pledis artists, including Son Dambi and an yet-to-debut band named Pledis Boys. A portion of the ‘Happy Pledis’ earnings will be donated to UNICEF to help look after those in need, and the album is also a gift to the fans who have shown the artists so much love and interest. The group will team-up with SHIBUYA109 for a “Christmas Campaign”, which includes an upcoming concert.
After School ended the year by headlining the MTV EXIT Live concert along with American band The Click Five on 17 December 2011 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
After School's third Japanese single was a double A-side single consisting of two songs, "Rambling Girls" and a "" Japanese remake of their 2009 hit. The single was released on January 25, 2012, and debuted at number six on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.
After School's first Japanese album Playgirlz was released on 14 March 2012. The album contains all their Japanese singles plus a Japanese version of their latest Korean single, "Shampoo", and 6 original Japanese songs. The regular edition of the album also includes a Japanese version of Orange Caramel's, a sub-unit of After School, "Shanghai Romance" as a bonus track. On February 29, 2012, After School digitally released a promotional single, "Just in time", to promote the new album which was released the following month. "Just in time" is also used in a Samantha Thavasa commercial featuring After School themselves. After School are also models for Samantha Thavasa.
After School will be starting their first Japanese tour titled Playgirlz in April. With a total of four dates, the tour is scheduled to kick off at the Zepp Tokyo on April 27, followed by the Zepp Nagoya on April 28 and Namba, Osaka on April 30. The tour will then finish on June 17 at Tokyo Dome City Hall.
On April 9, 2012, Pledis revealed a brand new member would be added to the group. The following day, the member was officially revealed to be Kaeun, who would join them for their fifth single, released on June 21, 2012. It was also confirmed that After School would release their sixth Korean single, in the Autumn.
Avex Trax announced through After School's official Japanese website on April 23, 2012, that they will release their fourth Japanese single Lady Luck/Dilly Dally, on June 13, 2012. The single is a double A-side single and the regular edition also contains an additional track, "Slow Love", which is the song used on the Eyefull Home commercial.
It was officially confirmed that Kahi will officially graduate from the group to pursue a solo career while staying with Pledis and studying acting. She will stay with the group until September, before leaving the group.
Members
Raina (레이나)
Stage name: Raina (Hangul: 레이나)
Birth name: Oh Hye Rin (Hangul: 오혜린)
Date of birth: May 7, 1989 (1989-05-07)
Position: Main Vocalist
Nana (나나)
Stage name: Nana (Hangul: 나나)
Birth name: Im Jin Ah (Hangul: 임진아)
Date of birth: September 14, 1991 (1991-09-14)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
E-Young (이영)
Stage name: E-Young (Hangul: 이영)
Birth name: Noh Lee Young (Hangul: 노이영)
Date of birth: August 16th, 1992 (1992-08-16)
Position: Vocalist, Instrumentalist
Former Members
So Young (소영)
Stage name: Yoo So Young (Hangul: 유소영)
Stage name: Joo So Young (Hangul: 주소영)
Date of birth: March 29, 1986 (1986-03-29)
Position: Vocalist
Reason for leaving: Left due to health issues and to pursue education
Bekah (베카)
Stage name: Bekah (Hangul: 베카)
Birth name: Rebekah Kim (Hangul: 레베카 김)
Date of birth: August 11, 1989 (1989-08-11)
Position: Rapper, Vocalist
Reason for leaving: To become a designer in Hawaii (reported). Conflict with group's management company(actual)
Kahi (가희)
Stage name: Park Kahi (Hangul: 박가희)
Birth name: Park Ji Young (Hangul: 박지영)
Date of birth: December 25, 1980 (1980-12-25)
Position: Leader, Rapper, Vocalist, Choreographer
Reason for leaving: Graduated to become a solo artist.
Joo Yeon (주연)
Birth name: Lee Joo Yeon (Hangul: 이주연)
Date of birth: March 19, 1987 (1987-03-19)
Position: Vocalist
Reason for leaving: Graduated to pursue a career in acting.
Jung Ah (정아)
Birth name: Kim Jung Ah (Hangul: 김정아)
Date of birth: August 2, 1983 (1983-08-02)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Reason for leaving: Contract expiration.
Uee (유이)
Stage name: Uee (Hangul: 유이)
Birth name: Kim Yoo Jin (Hangul: 김유진)
Date of birth: April 9, 1988 (1988-04-09)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Reason for leaving: Contract expiration.
Lizzy (리지)
Stage name: Lizzy (Hangul: 리지)
Birth name: Park Soo Young (Hangul: 박수영)
Date of birth: July 31st, 1992 (1992-07-31)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Reason for leaving: Contract expiration.
Kaeun (가은)
Stage Name: Kaeun (가은)
Birth name: Lee Kaeun (이가은)
Date of birth: August 20, 1994 (1994-08-20)
Position: Vocalist
Reason for leaving: Contract expiration.
Official website: http://a-school.co.kr
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너 때문에
After School Lyrics
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I never forget boy
I never forget boy
헤어진 지 벌써 몇년이 지났는지 몰라
그대 생각만 하면 자꾸 눈물만 흘러
오늘따라 왜 그렇게 네가 보고플까
창밖의 빗소리가 내 맘을 흔들어 놔
사랑하지 말 걸 그랬어, 정 주지 말 걸 그랬어
붙잡지 말 걸 그랬어, 왜 이렇게 나 혼자 아파
사랑하지 말 걸 그랬어, 정 주지 말 걸 그랬어
붙잡지 말 걸 그랬어, 왜 이렇게 나 혼자 아파
난 항상 너만의 장미가 되려던 내 맘을 아니
이제 조각 난 사랑의 마침표가 되었다는 걸
눈물이 밀려 와 메마른 입술이 젖어
이젠 어떡해 그댈 잊을 수 없어
너 때문에 많이도 울었어 (매일 밤 난)
너 때문에 많이도 웃었어 (그대 때문에)
너 때문에 사랑을 믿었어 (woo boy)
너 때문에 너 때문에 모두 다 잃었어
정말 답답답해 갑갑갑해 막막막해 너 없는 세상이
내 말을 씹어 놓고 자존심 짓밟아놓고
내 맘을 찢어놓고 왜 나를 떠나 가
그 날도 비가 왔었지 한참을 그댄 말없이
나를 바라보기만 했어 어어어
흔들리는 눈빛과
애써 짓는 어색한 미소가 이별을 얘기해 줘 줘줘줘
사랑하지 말 걸 그랬어 정 주지 말 걸 그랬어
붙잡지 말 걸 그랬어 왜 이렇게 나 혼자 아파
사랑하지 말 걸 그랬어 정 주지 말 걸 그랬어
붙잡지 말 걸 그랬어 왜 이렇게 나 혼자 아파
나보고 떠나라고 할 땐 언제고 떠난다니까 어쩌고
미친 사람 취급만 해 정말 힘들어 boy slow down
아무런 말도 못한 채 울어
'Cause I want to stay next to you
My love is true wanna go back to when I was with you
너 때문에 많이도 울었어 (매일 밤 난)
너 때문에 많이도 웃었어 (그대 때문에)
너 때문에 사랑을 믿었어 (woo boy)
너 때문에 너 때문에 모두 다 잃었어
정말 답답답해 갑갑갑해 막막막해 너 없는 세상이
내 말을 씹어 놓고 자존심 짓밟아놓고
내 맘을 찢어놓고 왜 나를 떠나 가
I miss you I need you 꿈 속에선 아직도 I'm with you
I miss you (miss you) I need you (need you)
시간을 되돌려 wanna kiss you again ma boy
맘이 너무 아픈데 견디기 괴로운데
너는 어디서 뭘 하니 나 울었어 참 많이
너 없인 난 못 살어 내게로 돌아와 줘 날 떠나가지 마
너 때문에 많이도 울었어 (yeah)
너 때문에 많이도 웃었어 (많이도 웃었어)
너 때문에 사랑을 믿었어 (yh yeah)
너 때문에 너 때문에 모두 다 잃었어 (너 때문에 나)
정말 답답답해 갑갑갑해 막막막해 너 없는 세상이
내 말을 씹어 놓고 자존심 짓밟아놓고
내 맘을 찢어놓고 왜 나를 떠나 가
The lyrics of "Because of You" by After School convey the lingering pain and longing after a breakup. The singer admits that they still haven't been able to forget their former lover and expresses the continuous struggle of dealing with the heartbreak. The passage of time is uncertain for them as they find themselves constantly shedding tears whenever they think about their ex. The rain outside adds to their emotions, shaking their heart even more. They regret falling in love, giving their all, and not letting go, because now they are left alone in pain. They were once willing to become their lover's everything, but now they feel like a broken piece in a love story with no happy ending. Tears well up, and their dry lips become wet, making it even harder to forget their beloved.
The chorus repeats the refrain that they have cried and laughed a lot because of their past love, that they believed in love because of them, but also have lost everything because of them. The pain is suffocating and overwhelming, as they describe feeling frustrated, trapped, and lost in a world without their lover. They lament how their words were disregarded, how their self-esteem was trampled upon, and how their heart was torn apart. They question why their lover left them without any explanation or warnings, expressing their deep hurt and desire for their return.
In the bridge, the singer confesses their longing and yearning for their lover. They admit to still missing and needing them, even in their dreams. They want to go back in time to be with them again and express the intensity of their heartache. They describe the unbearable pain and the difficulty of enduring it. They reveal that they cried a lot and felt a great deal of pain while their ex was away. The singer can't live without them and pleads for their return, begging them not to leave.
In summary, "Because of You" tells a story of a person who hasn't been able to move on from a past love. It explores the pain, longing, regret, and desperate desire for their ex-lover's return.
Line by Line Meaning
아직도 나 그대를 잊지 못해
I still can't forget you
헤어진 지 벌써 몇년이 지났는지 몰라
I don't even know how many years it's been since we broke up
그대 생각만 하면 자꾸 눈물만 흘러
Whenever I think of you, tears keep flowing
오늘따라 왜 그렇게 네가 보고플까
Why do I miss you so much today?
창밖의 빗소리가 내 맘을 흔들어 놔
The sound of rain outside the window is shaking my heart
사랑하지 말 걸 그랬어, 정 주지 말 걸 그랬어
I should've never loved you, I should've never given you my heart
붙잡지 말 걸 그랬어, 왜 이렇게 나 혼자 아파
I should've never held on to you, why am I hurting alone like this?
난 항상 너만의 장미가 되려던 내 맘을 아니
I wanted to be your only rose, but not anymore
이제 조각 난 사랑의 마침표가 되었다는 걸
Now I've become a fragmented punctuation mark of love
눈물이 밀려 와 메마른 입술이 젖어
Tears wash over and wet my dry lips
이젠 어떡해 그댈 잊을 수 없어
Now what do I do? I can't forget you
너 때문에 많이도 울었어 (매일 밤 난)
I cried a lot because of you (every night)
너 때문에 많이도 웃었어 (그대 때문에)
I laughed a lot because of you (because of you)
너 때문에 사랑을 믿었어 (woo boy)
Because of you, I believed in love (woo boy)
너 때문에 너 때문에 모두 다 잃었어
Because of you, because of you, I lost everything
정말 답답답해 갑갑갑해 막막막해 너 없는 세상이
It's so frustrating, stifling, and suffocating, this world without you
내 말을 씹어 놓고 자존심 짓밟아놓고
Ignoring my words, trampling on my pride
내 맘을 찢어놓고 왜 나를 떠나 가
Tearing apart my heart, why are you leaving me
그 날도 비가 왔었지 한참을 그댄 말없이
That day, it rained for a long time, and you stayed silent
나를 바라보기만 했어 어어어
You just looked at me, ee ee
흔들리는 눈빛과 애써 짓는 어색한 미소가 이별을 얘기해 줘 줘줘줘
Your wavering gaze and awkward smile silently tell our goodbye, please, please, please
나보고 떠나라고 할 땐 언제고 떠난다니까 어쩌고
You said you would leave when asked, and now you're leaving, blah blah
미친 사람 취급만 해 정말 힘들어 boy slow down
Treating me like a crazy person, it's really hard, boy, slow down
아무런 말도 못한 채 울어
Crying without saying a word
'Cause I want to stay next to you
'Cause I want to stay next to you
My love is true wanna go back to when I was with you
My love is true, I want to go back to when I was with you
I miss you I need you 꿈 속에선 아직도 I'm with you
I miss you, I need you, even in my dreams, I'm still with you
시간을 되돌려 wanna kiss you again ma boy
I want to turn back time, wanna kiss you again, ma boy
맘이 너무 아픈데 견디기 괴로운데
My heart hurts so much, it's painful to endure
너는 어디서 뭘 하니 나 울었어 참 많이
Where are you, what are you doing? I cried a lot
너 없인 난 못 살어 내게로 돌아와 줘 날 떠나가지 마
I can't live without you, come back to me, don't leave me
너 때문에 많이도 울었어 (yeah)
I cried a lot because of you (yeah)
너 때문에 많이도 웃었어 (많이도 웃었어)
I laughed a lot because of you (I laughed a lot)
너 때문에 사랑을 믿었어 (yh yeah)
Because of you, I believed in love (yeah yeah)
너 때문에 너 때문에 모두 다 잃었어 (너 때문에 나)
Because of you, because of you, I lost everything (because of you, me)
정말 답답답해 갑갑갑해 막막막해 너 없는 세상이
It's so frustrating, stifling, and suffocating, this world without you
내 말을 씹어 놓고 자존심 짓밟아놓고
Ignoring my words, trampling on my pride
내 맘을 찢어놓고 왜 나를 떠나 가
Tearing apart my heart, why are you leaving me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dong Cheol Kang
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