繼小英之後,貝嘉也即將從After School"畢業"了~ 2 V( ~- z0 ?3 r* _預計會有新成員"入學",也會產生第二個子團~ / e; y- u) ^$ O" B' Q+ u2 D1 ]* w# y1 l( I& g
Bekah is Graduating from After School C8 m7 U) }& `9 C( a; g
After School has always received attention for their unique ‘admission’ and ‘graduation’ process. The first unofficial ‘graduate’ was So Young who left to pursue acting. After this a steady stream of members were added to the group without anymore graduates, until now.- y. g/ ^7 P% J8 M1 h x# a
- |0 l5 u# ~* k4 qBekah who is a part of the first generation of After School and is known as the “charismatic rapper” has been an integral part of the group since their debut in 2009. Today it was revealed by a Pledis employee that Bekah has requested to be withdrawn from After School. Family distress combined with a wish to continue her education to study design has prompted Bekah’s decision to return home to Hawaii. 0 D- r% V% u; ?. `7 s5 I& s/ f7 b) p0 k+ d/ E$ J4 B& @ N5 M
Pledis commented, “After thinking about it for a long time with other After School members, family, and company, Bekah has decided to ‘graduate’ from After School and move back to Hawaii to continue with her dream of becoming a designer.” . J- N1 @3 r# e8 s' q$ i- d8 K2 I( w
Never one to be negative Bekah stated she was happy with her time and experience as a member of After School. She will maintain a close relationship with her group members who are like family to her. Due to her design skills Bekah will stay involved in the group by helping to design After School’s upcoming album. Writing through Pledis, Bekah expressed, “I am preparing my graduation project while thinking of all of the happy times and experiences I’ve made. In the future, when my designing skills improve, I hope to design an album for After School as a gift.”+ B# R( V7 }4 J3 Z4 {! }# H
' O$ m( c5 V" d# s8 XBekah will have a ‘graduation’ photo shoot and fans will get to spend time with her before she leaves South Korea. Bekah is said to have written a solo song which is being referred to as a ‘graduation piece’ to express her true heart and feelings to fans. Bekah’s last day as a member of After School will be July 1st.
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With news of Bekah’s ’graduation’ from After School yesterday most fans probably assumed this shocking news would be the biggest change to the group line up for awhile. + q6 [$ s6 R7 c/ M& N! |( Q$ C. K# x' _
But, a recent news article has revealed After School’s Japanese label Avex has been holding auditions to recruit either one or two new members of Japanese descent to the group. 1 x6 P# T+ [* B
b) H# g3 e! |+ k, @6 gRight now there is no official word from Pledis. But, with After School’s pending Japanese debut a few weeks ago there will definately be information out soon to confirm or deny this rumor.
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After School’s Second Sub-Unit “AS Originals” ( b3 @' r& k6 o1 L ~+ z
The second sub unit is call AFTER SCHOOL ORIGINALS.% J$ r( K. R8 M3 P( Q4 i: Y
1 g" c" X# b7 U" pThis sub unit will consist of: Kahi, Jungah, Juyeon, Raina and Nana. + x5 z8 D+ i) o+ D6 W: |6 w8 A* k% J2 o: u3 V3 z) Y
The first mini album will be released in either September or October. They re-recorded the songs they already had – - Nana will take over Bekah parts in rapping. They should have promotional activities in South Korea since it will be a mini album.- p5 d! S/ T5 }# a2 b& g, f" A
+ Z' ~4 @* ]+ a5 ]6 f5 WThere will be two title songs and they were all recorded without Bekah. One is hiphop, and the other one is a softer kind of track. There will be three MVs. Bekah’s solo song will be a digital single. (May be included on the mini album)
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還滿期待她們打對台的==" , [) `& B) Q5 F1 J0 M" p2 ^9 O9 j 2 D3 q% G9 A5 c+ U& [3 w3 w7 qAfter School – White Vs. Black 8 C" F8 c# k: V
The latest news articles say that the sub units singles will be out at the end of July.2 J! v1 A3 T" M6 o8 W% B
+ ?, v4 p+ Z+ Y% VA representative from Pledis stated, “Even though they are divided into 2 units, they have activities in Japan together, so its hard to promote long (in S. Korea)” The Pledis representative also stated, “After School is known for their changing stages, so through this sub units, you can expect another makeover to the group.” ( M( r8 k+ j9 {8 s, u+ H0 _& o 7 `" e% g6 ^1 xAlso, Apparently Pledis will be asking the fans to choose the 2 sub-unit names – - There’ll be a contest or some sort.
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來點輕鬆有趣的片段吧^^" 3 f. v" L9 D) l% w; o5 {3 F* U( V) P* c, t m
After School準備展開"紅與藍的對抗" . b7 A1 Q S5 p1 t* T# T7 ~& y0 I(這靈感是來自於年初台灣行的"紅白對抗"嗎==")7 G! s9 Y' O$ t; r5 | n% z
不知道會擦出什麼樣的火花^^", y+ F# x+ |7 I
希望K-Chart能夠分居一,二位~- |" N5 B& \( d! t) k
這樣的話就很有話題性了^_^% i1 w' i) O% t8 e, ?) {
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Album Covers + News: AS Red + AS Blue Reveal Mini Album Tracklists + Song Details 7 K+ d! H V4 b3 O0 `
A.S. RED team will be using ‘밤하늘에’(In the Night Sky) as their title song which is said to be a strong and quick tempo track that is able to fill the stage. It is written by Brave Brothers who were the ones behind After School’s Ah and Diva as well as Big Bang’s ‘마지막 인사. The song is said to be one that can get you easily addicted to it and coupled with A.S. RED team’s powerful vocals, it will be a perfect combination. Fans will be able to see a sexy performance that only After School is able to present with the A.S. RED team. 2 |# }! ^ \; O m5 g! B& w W6 G2 _. I2 R9 V; z2 e5 [3 K/ H
Tracklist: ; Q3 X( W+ {6 A01. 밤 하늘에 . Z! s+ |! ]2 l l( v4 \02. Hollywood 8 [9 U" h7 c" R$ n: U0 g
4 E: K% k% K- E! i4 l" ?8 _A.S. BLUE team will be using ‘원더보이’ (Wonder Boy) as their title song. It is a fresh, love song prepared for the hot summer. Composed by Jo YoungSu (composer of Magic Girl, A~ing), it is a track with cute and refreshing melody to couple with A.S. BLUE team’s clear ringing voices to present a youthful song. In particular, the song has lyrics of a bold love confession which is not seen often in love songs. It is a confession love song that all the ladies will wish to sing along to. 1 G v2 f+ G7 H Z, N' V" O1 } ?6 \5 J% n
Tracklist: / F) A$ |4 i" ^01. 원더보이 (Wonder Boy)! d9 [+ n; r: C( V0 k) r
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After School 1st generation member Jooyeon who fits the red team concept was surprisingly not in the red team. Meanwhile, the usual fresh and owner of a pretty smile, Nana who is also a member of sub-unit Orange Caramel was seen to be a sure-in member for the blue team. However, the 2 members “switched” teams.2 T' |; Y8 Z; A+ q+ w. ]: a
) l7 e' c- R1 E; H3 B2 S/ u$ I& _A new concept that always shock the public with each comeback, After School is set to give everyone a pleasant ‘shock’ once again with this comeback. " h; t9 X" D! j1 l9 l9 E4 L2 X! U6 V2 P2 Y
Before After School sub-units, A.S Red and A.S Blue begin their promotional activities in Korea, they will first head to Japan for their debut showcase on 17th July. The showcase will pave way for their 1st Japanese single, BANG!% \- Q8 R( ?0 ~7 F* p6 E1 C6 B% Q
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Pre-order your copies today at YesAsia (Red & Blue — or go for their double deal!) : f2 ^" P# k' k' P4 @5 D1 r+ }. ~5 \$ ]$ u
Expected YesAsia ship out date: July 25th (Available in Korea by July 21st/22nd)
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內容物有Play Girlz + AH! + Diva + Because of you + Let's do it + Bang! + Someone is you + Love Love Love z" y7 H6 y8 J" L1 j
足足有三十分鐘,請享用^^"
AS Blue預告回歸!! , `4 [. t, V) d1 O5 ]) m) g: j& @5 }搞得好像英語教學一樣=="6 I4 z* U5 | F. e. R' O
有透漏主打歌Wonder Boy的音調喔~: k0 D# M% s9 E9 s; u7 p5 Z
影片做的還真夠FUNNY3 P4 Z1 P& o3 F% T+ D) `
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% G; q4 e' l5 C9 A( a**secret in Korean is Bi-mil. Using the B pun. . t$ Y; w, Q: p, T* P! RLizzy: 4 f2 v: i0 _; `& \1 E: Y
Blue, blue blue blue. Hello, I am Lizzy. Everyone…is shocked right? Today, for everyone, I came out as a surprise. -draws B- Everyone, what is this..? What..? You’re right! Ding dong deng~ it’s a B. Hahaha, everyone, you must remember, B! What did you say? …Why must you remember B? Are you really curious? This is a secret*~ secret~ Ok, I will stop here. Jooyeon unnie, catch~
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Ah! Ya! Park lizzy! Oh~ Hello I am After School’s Jooyeon. Yes, you know that After School is coming out in both Blue and Red team right? Really really give us lots of anticipation. We are working really hard, please anticipate it. L~ And so, the next member is~? Raina
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Hello, I am Raina. We After School are coming out with new albums. We are going to have promotions at the same time please anticipate it lots. -draw U- Everyone, I am going to sing a bit. -sings- Ok, that’s all I’ll sing. I’ll pass to Eyoung. Eyoung-ah~
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Hello hello. I am After School’s cute maknae Eyoung. Unnie drew really well so I am quite worried but I draw it last so wait for me. -draws E- Jang! Done. B-L-U-E, BLUE! Please give lots of love to After School Blue! Bye!