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.
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Shampoo
After School Lyrics
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짙은 나의 향기로 그대를 감싸고 싶어요
다른 향기를 사랑했다면 이젠 지워 버려요
세상에 없는 향기들로 널 영원히 널 취하게 할거야
혹시 너 별 별 별 이유로
나를 슬프게 하면 너의 눈을 따갑게 할거야
하지만 별 별 별 이유로
나를 기쁘게 하면 온 몸을 다 감싸 줄수 있어
니 온몸을 다 감싸버릴거야
아무도 너를 갖지 못하게 나를 묻혀 둘거야
내 향기는 지울수 없을걸
처음 널 봤을때 너에게 풍기는 향기가 너무 싫었어
지금까진 다 잊어 이제 내 향기만 묻힐래
입술이 사랑을 얘기 할땐 그땐 우리 사랑은 디엔드
니가 내게 빠졌을때 그땐 일초도 너무 길어
틱톡 유톡 위톡 우리 시간만 자꾸 흐르고
가슴이 터질것만 같아 이런 네가 미워
혹시 너 별 별 별 이유로
나를 슬프게 하면 너의 눈을 따갑게 할거야
하지만 별 별 별 이유로
나를 기쁘게 하면 온 몸을 다 감싸 줄수 있어
매일 매일 기다려
이 순간을 사랑해
니 손길이 닿으면
우린 다시 판타지
너의 바람이 분다면 나는 바람에 날려가
눈물에 씻겨가 니 가슴은 뚫려가 니 향기가 될거야
뻔한 향기는 Good bye 뻔한 사랑도 Good bye
내 향기만 영원히
혹시 너 나를 아프게 하면 나를 슬프게 하면
너의 눈을 따갑게 할거야
아무도 너를 갖지 못하게 나를 묻혀 둘거야
내 향기는 지울수 없을걸
혹시 너 나를 아프게 하면 나를 슬프게 하면
너의 눈을 따갑게 할거야
아무도 너를 갖지 못하게 나를 묻혀 둘거야
내 향기는 지울수 없을걸
하지만 별 별 별 이유로
나를 기쁘게 하면 온 몸을 다 감싸 줄수 있어
거울도 너를 보지 못하게
하얀 거품들로 니 온몸을 다 감싸버릴거야
The lyrics of After School's song "Shampoo" express a desire to be the shampoo flowing through the hair of the person the singer loves. The singer wants to wrap them in their own scent and erase any other scents they may have loved before. However, if the person ever makes the singer sad or upset, the singer's scent will prick their eyes sharply. Conversely, if the person makes the singer happy, the singer's scent will wrap around them fully. The song also mentions wanting to bury themselves with the person so that no one else can have them, and the line "니 향기가 될거야" means "I will become your scent."
The lyrics seem to convey a desire for both closeness and possession of the person the singer loves. The use of scent as a motif suggests the idea of intimacy and the presence of someone else, even when they are not physically there. The lines "니가 내게 빠졌을때 그땐 일초도 너무 길어" express the sentiment that time felt like it moved too slowly when they first fell in love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shampoo" are emotional and passionate, expressing the depth of love and longing for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
샴푸가 되고 싶어 그대의 머리카락에 나 흘러내리며
I want to be shampoo, flowing through your hair
짙은 나의 향기로 그대를 감싸고 싶어요
I want to wrap you up in my deep scent
다른 향기를 사랑했다면 이젠 지워 버려요
If you loved another scent, erase it now
세상에 없는 향기들로 널 영원히 널 취하게 할거야
I'll intoxicate you forever with scents that don't exist in the world
혹시 너 별 별 별 이유로 나를 슬프게 하면 너의 눈을 따갑게 할거야
If ever you make me sad for any reason, I'll make your eyes sting
하지만 별 별 별 이유로 나를 기쁘게 하면 온 몸을 다 감싸 줄수 있어
But if you make me happy for any reason, I'll wrap your whole body up tight
거울도 너를 보지 못하게 하얀 거품들로 니 온몸을 다 감싸버릴거야
I'll wrap your entire body in white foam, so the mirror can't even see you
아무도 너를 갖지 못하게 나를 묻혀 둘거야
I'll bury myself so no one can have you
내 향기는 지울수 없을걸
My scent can't be erased
처음 널 봤을때 너에게 풍기는 향기가 너무 싫었어
The first time I saw you, I thought your smell was disgusting
지금까진 다 잊어 이제 내 향기만 묻힐래
But now I'll forget all that and let only my scent be buried in you
입술이 사랑을 얘기 할땐 그땐 우리 사랑은 디엔드
When our lips speak of love, our love is endless
니가 내게 빠졌을때 그땐 일초도 너무 길어
When you fell for me, a second felt like an eternity
틱톡 유톡 위톡 우리 시간만 자꾸 흐르고
Tick-tock, tick-tock, our time keeps flowing
가슴이 터질것만 같아 이런 네가 미워
My heart feels like it's about to explode, I hate you like this
매일 매일 기다려 이 순간을 사랑해
I wait every day for this moment, I love it
니 손길이 닿으면 우린 다시 판타지
When your fingers touch me, we're in a fantasy again
너의 바람이 분다면 나는 바람에 날려가
If your wind blows, I'll fly away with it
눈물에 씻겨가 니 가슴은 뚫려가 니 향기가 될거야
Washing away in tears, your heart will be pierced and become your scent
뻔한 향기는 Good bye 뻔한 사랑도 Good bye
Goodbye to the typical scent, goodbye to typical love
하지만 별 별 별 이유로 나를 기쁘게 하면 온 몸을 다 감싸 줄수 있어
But if you make me happy for any reason, I'll wrap your whole body up tight
거울도 너를 보지 못하게 하얀 거품들로 니 온몸을 다 감싸버릴거야
I'll wrap your entire body in white foam, so the mirror can't even see you
아무도 너를 갖지 못하게 나를 묻혀 둘거야
I'll bury myself so no one can have you
내 향기는 지울수 없을걸
My scent can't be erased
혹시 너 나를 아프게 하면 나를 슬프게 하면 너의 눈을 따갑게 할거야
If ever you hurt or sadden me, I'll make your eyes sting
아무도 너를 갖지 못하게 나를 묻혀 둘거야
I'll bury myself so no one can have you
내 향기는 지울수 없을걸
My scent can't be erased
하지만 별 별 별 이유로 나를 기쁘게 하면 온 몸을 다 감싸 줄수 있어
But if you make me happy for any reason, I'll wrap your whole body up tight
거울도 너를 보지 못하게 하얀 거품들로 니 온몸을 다 감싸버릴거야
I'll wrap your entire body in white foam, so the mirror can't even see you
하얀 거품들로 니 온몸을 다 감싸버릴거야
I'll wrap your entire body in white foam
Contributed by Arianna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shpark8747
이노래는 명곡... 에프터스쿨 님들 다 잘 지내고 계시겠죠?
애프터스쿨 첫데뷔때 군에 있을 때지 싶은데
이제서야 감사하다는 말씀 드립니다.
너무 힘든 군생활에 견디는건 휴가때 사서 몰래몰래 들었던 애프터스쿨 CD...
잘지내실거라 믿고 힘내서 또 열심히 살고있을 겁니다.
언젠가 티비든 유튜브든 꼭 뵙겠습니다.
다시한번 감사합니다.
@daliaoprahroyce6856
List of female idols and trainees being mistreated by the company:
1 Soyoung (‘meh’)
2 Bekah (their most baddest rapper not getting much acknowledgement)
3 Kahi (their most fiercest leader that had to put up with the company’s shit and can’t debut solo)
4 Jungah (the mother of the group that didn’t even get a goodbye concert)
5 Jooyeon (their most stunning first generation visual not getting any dramas or other variety promotion)
6 UEE (the girl that can give the company big bucks in acting, but she had to it with another company)
7 Nana (the full package girl that do acting, commericals and modelling)
8 Raina (the girl that has only been given gigs in ost, while she can do so much more)
9 Lizzy (the girl with the potential being on various shows but didn't get the opportunity)
10 E-Young (their most gifted musician girl not getting showcased, at all)
11 Kaeun (debut to early, the group fell apart and she had to participate in a show and not getting any reward afterwards)
12 Ara (their most stunning visual and full package girl gets rid off when the joint contract fell apart)
13 Yoonjo (she had half a year of injury and only a year of promoting in the group until she was kicked out)
14 Nayoung (years of waiting wasted and in a way failed being the leader for two groups, then she gave up being an idol and decided being an actress instead)
15 Roa (her visuals didn't get showcased, as it should)
16 Yuha (didn't even make it in the sub-unit, even though she could have rocked it)
17 Eunwoo (the lead vocalist that can give so much more)
18 Rena (their spiciest member and didn't get much opportunity to showcase that)
19 Kyulkyung (not being appreciated for her hardwork and now on battle with the company)
20 Yehana (their cutest member thinks she would not succeed in another company, so she stayed)
21 Sungyeon (not being showcased in her vocal ability, at all since debut)
22 Xiyeon (celebrating her graduation alone and ten years wasted for only a year of promotion while the next year she had to recover)
23 Kyla (not getting help for her bullying case, moved back to her country and was so traumatized she didn’t want to become an idol again)
24 Yunjin (stuck in the basement despite having massive potential)
Four girls are left with the company (Nana, Sungyeon, Yehana and Yunjin). Kyulkyung is fighting to be free like the others, so it’s still five.
Despite the amount of horrendous treatment the girls are getting, this video pretty much gives us a glimpse of how they felt being added to the group, or in other groups besides After School, finally debuting after so many years of waiting. The end result for each group (After School to Hello Venus to Pristin) is without a doubt humiliating for them. Pledis should be ashamed.
@MK_WIFE
이 곡은 그냥 명곡 진심 이거 안 들어본 사람없었으면
@sihoonnara
이슬새벽 ㅇㅈ 씹명곡
@user-tw4qy6fl5e
초딩때 들었었는데.... 대딩이눙
@user-qw9ig9pv3d
@날아오를깃털 와 개공감 ㄹㅇ... 첨 나올때 12살이었는데 지금 21살 미친...;;
@daaxanf
@관이 왜 숫자 자리 반전됬노
@prisoulclover
애프터스쿨 노래라기보다는 다이시댄스 곡임. 어쨌든 역대 걸그룹 노래 최고의 명곡은 맞음.
@jeanroqueraltique9821
비트가 빠르고 강한편임에도 이노래는 왠지 슬프게만 들린다. 그리고 진짜 띵곡임.
@deltasfatherismehey
샴푸 전주가 쩌는 이유는 세계적 DJ 다이시 댄스한테 의뢰해서 작곡 받아온 곡이고 원태연 시인이 작사한 노래입니다.
나왔을때 그룹 정체성 파괴했다고 욕먹었지만 사실 한성수 대표가 엄청 신경써서 하드캐리한 곡이고, 음원도 성공했습니다. 이상 ‘샴푸재평가시급위원회’.
@user-dh3bj9nl4p
솔직히 샴푸로. As하향세 탓음. 뱅까지 딱 좋앗엇는데 뜬금없이 샴푸 ㄷ ㄷ 음원고 망햣죠
@user-ym2my9wo3l
뮤비에서 남자좋아하는 여자 어린애 재도 진짜로 에프터스쿨멤버임? ㅁ아니면 그냥 뮤비에나오는 배역임?