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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Diva
After School Lyrics
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I love my boy (I love you, my boy)
I love my boy (ddoodooroo ddooroo ddooroo)
I love my boy (I love you, my boy)
[Bekah] Everybody scream! (yeah)
[All] Oneul bam neh il bam jaggooman niga senggakna
Naneun geudeh eh diva diva d-d-d-diva
Naneun ([Jung Ah] geudeh eh) diva diva d-d-d-diva
[Uee] Jaggooman ni senggak eh nan nuh eh dalkomhan hyanggi
[Soyoung] Amooluhchi aneun chuk nan nehgeh bbajyuh bulyussuh
[Jooyoen] Chagabgeh maleul anhehdo naneun
Mumchool soo ubssuh (nochil soo ubssuh)
[Jung Ah] Nal bala bondago yaksokheh nehgeh
[Kahi] I got ni mameul yul soo itneun master key. nun na eh masterpiece.
Oori gatchi machi hwansangeh tag team
You know we are destiny
Sarangeun boolta. after this, nuhmoona dalkomhan soksakim
Jjalit jjalit han you're so sweet. boy, you're my favorite
[All] Oneul bam neh il bam jaggooman niga senggakna
Naneun geudeh eh diva diva d-d-d-diva
Oneul bam neh il bam jjalit jjalit han ee soon gan
Naneun ([Jung Ah] geudeh eh) diva diva d-d-d-diva
[Kahi/Jung Ah] Just tell me what you wanna do
[Soyoung] Neh mam nuh gajyuh galago
[Kahi/Jung Ah] I don't wanna let you go
[Uee] Nuh naman bala bolago
[Kahi/Jung Ah] I just wanna get it done
[Jooyoen] Sarangeul mal hal gguhlago
([Kahi] Apado jo ah niga ubshineun)
[Jung Ah]Sal sooga ubssuh
[Bekah] I got a big plans for you, love.
For you I don't give a damn what people say
Sarangi joong yo heh. no matter what, you are my man
Jaggoman jumjum nan munjuh L.O.V.E. sarangilan gamjung
You're so perfect. nun nehgeh manjum. come to me. daga wajwuh
[All] Oneul bam neh il bam jaggooman niga senggakna
Naneun geudeh eh diva diva d-d-d-diva
Oneul bam neh il bam jjalit jjalit han ee soon gan
Naneun ([Jung Ah] geudeh eh) diva diva d-d-d-diva
[Jung Ah] Oneul bam ni gyuttehsuh jamdeulgoman shippuh
Ilun geh sarang ilgga jaggoman ddullyuh
Ddaddeut han nuh eh poom eh an gi goman shippuh
Na ijeh eotteoke. nuh ehgeh bbajyut nabwa
[All] Oneul bam neh il bam jaggooman niga senggakna
Naneun geudeh eh diva diva d-d-d-diva
Oneul bam neh il bam jjalit jjalit han ee soon gan
Naneun ([Jung Ah] geudeh eh) diva diva d-d-d-diva
[All] Oneul bam neh il bam jaggooman niga senggakna
Naneun geudeh eh diva diva d-d-d-diva
Oneul bam neh il bam jjalit jjalit han ee soon gan
Naneun ([Jung Ah] geudeh eh) diva diva d-d-d-diva
Lala diva diva d-d-d-diva
The song "Diva" by After School is all about expressing their love for their significant other. The song opens with the refrain "I love my boy" repeated several times. The chorus follows, with the girls identifying themselves as "diva diva" and describing how they are thinking about their love interest who is also on their mind throughout the night. The first verse begins with a rap by Bekah, which leads to the chorus. In the second verse, Uee describes how she loves the scent of her lover, which she cannot forget even when he is not around, while Soyoung sings about how she cannot resist the temptation of love. Jooyeon talks about how she's unable to speak about her love even though she wants to express it, and Jung Ah's lyrics talk about how she's made a promise to spend the rest of her life with her lover, no matter what happens.
Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat tune with lyrics that express both the desire and commitment of love. It is clear that the girls of After School are head-over-heels for their special someone, and they are not afraid to show it.
Line by Line Meaning
I love my boy (I love my boy)
I love you, my boy
I love my boy (I love you, my boy)
I love you, my boy
I love my boy (ddoodooroo ddooroo ddooroo)
I love you, my boy (in a fun, catchy way)
I love my boy (I love you, my boy)
I love you, my boy
Everybody scream! (yeah)
Everyone make some noise!
Oneul bam neh il bam jaggooman niga senggakna
Tonight, I'm thinking of you all night
Naneun geudeh eh diva diva d-d-d-diva
I'm your Diva Diva
Oneul bam neh il bam jjalit jjalit han ee soon gan
Tonight, every moment is exciting
Jaggooman ni senggak eh nan nuh eh dalkomhan hyanggi
I'm feeling a sweet fragrance of you all night
Amooluhchi aneun chuk nan nehgeh bbajyuh bulyussuh
I'm falling deeper and deeper into you, can't escape from it
Chagabgeh maleul anhehdo naneun Mumchool soo ubssuh (nochil soo ubssuh)
Even though I can't show off or brag, I'm still confident (I can just hide it)
Nal bala bondago yaksokheh nehgeh
You promise to look for me
I got ni mameul yul soo itneun master key. nun na eh masterpiece.
I have the master key to unlock your heart. I'm your masterpiece
Oori gatchi machi hwansangeh tag team
Together, we're like a tag team in a fantasy
You know we are destiny
We are meant to be together
Sarangeun boolta. after this, nuhmoona dalkomhan soksakim
Love is a secret. After this, only you will know the sweet exchange
Jjalit jjalit han you're so sweet. boy, you're my favorite
It's exciting, you're so sweet. Boy, you're my favorite
Just tell me what you wanna do
Tell me what you want to do
Neh mam nuh gajyuh galago
I want to take your heart
I don't wanna let you go
I don't want to let you go
Nuh naman bala bolago
You promise to only look at me
I just wanna get it done
I just want to get it done
Sarangeul mal hal gguhlago
Let's confess our love to each other
Apado jo ah niga ubshineun
Even if it hurts, I want to see you
Sal sooga ubssuh
I'm going crazy (with love)
I got a big plans for you, love.
I have big plans for you, my love
For you I don't give a damn what people say
I don't care what others say about you
Sarangi joong yo heh. no matter what, you are my man
Love is paramount. No matter what, you are my man
Jaggoman jumjum nan munjuh L.O.V.E. sarangilan gamjung
I'm feeling more and more hypnotized by love, the feeling of loving
You're so perfect. nun nehgeh manjum. come to me. daga wajwuh
You're so perfect. I'm so attracted to you. Come to me, hurry
Oneul bam ni gyuttehsuh jamdeulgoman shippuh
I want to be with you tonight and fall asleep together
Ilun geh sarang ilgga jaggoman ddullyuh
All night, I'm only thinking of love
Ddaddeut han nuh eh poom eh an gi goman shippuh
I want to lean on your warm, broad shoulder
Na ijeh eotteoke. nuh ehgeh bbajyut nabwa
I wonder what I should do now. I will follow you
Lala diva diva d-d-d-diva
Just a fun, catchy repetition of the song's name 'Diva'
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
whatcha howsya
Came back after the AS reunion on MMTG. This song still hits even after a decade.
Susmita Sunuwar
Yes June 11 special performance after school
Kingpolo
Omg me too, this song and MV and group are just so freaking LEGENDARY.
elizabeth cordova
I'm crying
Matt_CYN gaming & vids
Jungah, Jooyeon, Bekah, Kahi and Raina - AFTER SCHOOL😆😆😆😆
، 𝗱æ✦𝘃𝗲̲𝗹̲𝘃𝗲𝘁 !
samee
MARIA A
The times when kpop still has many powerful singers and strong rapper in a group. AS, 2ne1, T-ARA, Wonder Girls, 4minute, SNSD, KARA, SISTAR, etc.
CR1MS0N
Miss all of them😭😭😭😭😭😭
Nikki Sumesh
I miss those eras
xmirvl_
Started listening to kpop because of our precioua gen 2 ggs