After School is an 8-member female group from South Korea managed by Pledis Entertainment.


Debuting initially as a 5-member group (Kahi, Jung-Ah, Soyoung, Jooyeon, Bekah)
with their debut single "AH" in January 2009, they were labeled as the Korean Pussycat Dolls
for the matured and sexy concept they had taken on.
In April 2009, After School released a digital single titled "DIVA" and introduced a new member "U-ie" into the group,
as part of After School's admission and graduation concept. Later in October 2009,
member "Yoo So Young" announced her withdrawal from the group citing health and studies reasons.
At the end of the same month, After School admitted two new members "Raina" & "Nana" into the group
November 25th, 2009 they made a comeback with 2nd Single Album "Because of You"
March 25th, 2010 After School released 3rd Single Album "BANG!" together with the addition of new member "Lizzy"
made After School an 8-member group throughout 2010.
April 29th, 2011 After School comeback with their 1st Full-Length Album "VIRGIN"
a new member who is the 4th generation of After School "E-Young" also debuts in this album,
made After School a 9-member group.
July 11th, 2011 Bekah is the first member who officially graduated from the group to follow her dream to become a designer.
Before leaving, Bekah releases her graduation song titled "Take Me To The Place".
July 21st, 2011 After School 8 members are divided into two sub-units
and release the 4th single album "A.S. Red vs. A.S. Blue".