After School [2009–2015]
A girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment. Originally as five, they debuted on January 15, 2009 with the single "New Schoolgirl".
After School was first formed following Kahi's departure from Korean-American girl group S-Blush, the second member was Bekah, who was a trainee while Kahi was in S-Blush. They were then introduced to Jungah, followed by Soyoung and Jooyeon, forming a five-member group.
In April 2009, a new member, Uee, joined the group.
On October 29 2009, Soyoung officially graduated from the group to pursue an acting career. Two new members were then added to the group, Raina and Nana.
On March 25 2010, After School added a new member Lizzy.
On December 31, 2010, E-Young was revealed as the newest member.
On June 17, 2011, Pledis Entertainment announced that original member Bekah was to 'graduate' from After School after concluding promotions for Virgin.
On June 5 2012, Pledis Entertainment announced that Kahi would graduate from the group to pursue a solo career, as well as to study acting.
On June 20 2012, a music video for the title track were released . This was the first release to include new member Kaeun.
Jooyeon officially graduated from the group on March 20 2015, at a fan-club event at Negishi Tokyo Cinema in Tokyo
On January 28, 2016, Pledis Entertainment announced that Jungah had graduated from the group after seven years of activity.
On May 31, 2017, Pledis Entertainment announced that Uee had graduated from the group after eight years of activity.
On May 1, 2018, Pledis Entertainment announced that Lizzy had graduated from After School after eight years of activity.
Kaeun was revealed as the center for the Korean group in "Nekkoya (Pick Me)", Mnet's Produce 48 official song, confirming her participation in the show. Despite never leaving the top 12 during the show's run, and ranking 1st for more weeks than any other contestant, Kaeun placed 14th during the finale of Produce 48 and therefore failed to make it to the final line-up. It was later revealed that Kaeun had placed 5th, making it into the final lineup, but was artificially removed from it via vote manipulation.
Kaeun and Raina left the label in July and December 2019, respectively.
On December 2019, E-Young announced on Instagram that she also left the group and company following her contract expiration.
On June 3, 2021, members Jungah, Jooyeon, Bekah, Raina, and Kahi reunited as After School as part of a guest appearance on SBS' internet program MMTG for its special Hidden Gems segment.
Members timeline
Sub-Units
Orange Caramel (2010–2015)
A.S. RED (2011)
A.S. BLUE (2011)
