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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Slow Love
After School Lyrics
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I wanna make it last, slow love
[Juyeon] Zettai hanashitakunai
Kono koi wa
[you-Ie] Dakara asera senai de ne
Sou yukkuri ne
Isogi sugite itanjanai katte
[Kahi] Nandatte atae sugitetara
Sugu karete shimau
[All] Hanabi no youni (Oh my love)
Hakanaku saite chiru (Forever more)
Nante kanashii dakara (Oh my love)
Daiji ni shitai (Stay with me)
[All] Dakishimeru yori (Take my hand)
Ita wa te wo tsunaide (Forever more)
Itoshii toki no nagare (Oh my love)
Kanjite itai
[Kahi] Listen to my love, oh my love for you
I wanna make it last, slow love
[you-Ie] Daitai hito no kokoro wa
Yokubatte
[E-Young] Yurusareta sono totan ni
Wagamama ni naru
[Jungah] Renai nante kotoba wo zutto
Aimai ni tsukatte kitan janai katte
[Lizzy] Sou datte koi ga ai ni kawaru koto
Mada shiranai kara
[All] Hana ga saku no wa (Oh my love)
Neguru kisetsu wo koe (Forever more)
Hisasha ame wo abite (Oh my love)
Tsuyoke naru kara (Forever more)
[All] Itsmo itsudemo (Oh my love)
Hohoendetai kara (Forever more)
Odayaka na yasashisa de (Oh my love)
Tsutsunde ite ne
[Raina] Tokimeki wo zutto
Kanjisasete hoshii no
Sore wo wasurenai de ne
[Nana] Anata ni au tameni
Umarete kitan datte
Donna toki mo sunao ni ieru youni
[All] Moshimo anata ga (Oh my love)
Unmei no hito nara (Forever more)
Nanigenaku sarigenaku (Oh my love)
Musubareru kara (Forever more)
[All] Soshite futari de (Take my hand)
Ai wo shireru hi made (Forever more)
Yukkuri to yukkuri to (Oh my love)
Aruite itai
[Nana] Hey, honey, wait, wait watashi wo
[Juyeon] Oitekanai de, please
[Kahi/Jungah] Don't hurry, look back watashi wa
[Kahi/Jungah] Stay mada koko yo
The lyrics to After School's song SLOW LOVE express a desire for a love that is slow and unhurried, and that can withstand the test of time. Lizzy begins by urging her love interest to listen to her love for him and to understand that she wants their love to endure. Juyeon then sings that she doesn't want to let go of this love and urges her partner to take it slow. Nana acknowledges that she has been in a hurry to live life but now understands that taking things slow is the key to a lasting love. Kahi warns that if someone gives too much too soon, they may lose the other person quickly.
As the chorus begins, all members sing together about wanting a love that can withstand the fleeting seasons, wanting to cherish the time they have and not wanting to be without their partner. They want to hold hands and feel the flow of love without worry. You-Ie mentions that people's hearts are generally greedy, and E-Young says that when people are allowed to get what they want, they become selfish. Jungah sings that she wants to be straightforward when it comes to love, while Lizzy admits that she still has a lot to learn about the transformation between love and friendship.
Raina then sings that she wants her heart to keep beating fast, and Nana wants to be able to speak her true feelings to her love. The last chorus reiterates the importance of taking things slowly and cherishing every moment together.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to my love, oh my love for you
I want to express how much I love you through this song
I wanna make it last, slow love
I want our love to last forever, taking things at a slow and steady pace
I don't want to let go of this love
I don't want to end this relationship, so let's take things slow and not rush
So let's take our time
It's important for us to take our time and not rush our relationship, because we want it to last forever
I noticed lately, we've been rushing too much
We've been moving too quickly lately, and it's time to slow things down so we can enjoy each other's company more
What if I give too much and end up alone?
I'm worried that if I give too much of myself in this relationship, I might end up alone
Like fireworks that bloom so fleetingly
Our love might be like fireworks, beautiful but over too quickly
It's so sad, that's why
Our love is fragile and fleeting, and we need to cherish it
I want to hold your hand instead of hugging you
I want to take things slow in our relationship, so let's hold hands instead of jumping to physical affection
I want to feel the flow of our love
I want to take our time and enjoy every moment of our relationship
Most people's hearts are greedy
Most people are selfish when it comes to love
Once something is forgiven, it becomes self-centered
Once someone forgives a mistake, they may become more demanding and selfish
We shouldn't use vague words like 'romance'
We need to be honest and open about our feelings instead of relying on vague terms
Because it's still unknown how love turns into affection
We don't know for sure how love can turn into real affection yet, so let's take things slow
Flowers bloom in seasons of rain
Even the toughest times can lead to beautiful things, like our love
We'll become stronger after experiencing the rain
Our love will grow stronger after overcoming hardships together
I want to always smile
I want our love to always bring us joy and happiness
Wrap me up in your calm kindness
I want to feel your calming and loving presence in our relationship
I want to keep feeling the excitement forever
I want our love to always bring us excitement and passion, even as we take things slow
So please don't forget
Let's always remember the love and affection we have for each other
That I was born to meet you
I truly believe that we were meant to be together, and our love is destiny
So we can always be honest with each other
I want to be able to be completely candid and truthful with you about our relationship
If you are my destiny
I believe that you are the one I'm meant to be with, and we'll stay together forever
So we can learn to love each other slowly
We need to take our time to really get to know and love each other, instead of rushing and potentially making mistakes
Hey, honey, wait, wait for me
Please don't leave me behind, let's take things slow and stay together
Don't hurry, look back, I'm still here
Don't rush away from me, I'm still here and want to be with you
Contributed by Eli B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@choa-hyuna
lovely song₊˚.༄
@LipeAgain
thank you ♥
@K.Souto.
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