After School Members Profile: After School Facts, After School Ideal Type
After School (애프터스쿨) was a Korean girl group and consists of: Nana. The band debuted on 15 January 2009, under Pledis Entertainment. In early 2019 Lizzy confirmed that After School unofficially disbanded.
After School Fandom Name: Play Girlz / Play Boyz
After School Fan Color: Pearl Metal Periwinkle
After School Official Accounts:
Facebook: pledisAS
Twitter: @pledisnews
Official Website: pledis.co.kr
After School Members Profile:
“Students”
Nana
Stage Name: Nana (나나)
Birth Name: Im Jin Ah (임진아)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
Date of Birth: September 14, 1991
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @jin_a_nana
Twitter: @ I_nanaaaa
Nana facts:
– She was born in Cheongju, South Korea.
– She has no siblings.
– Her nicknames are Jinjin, Camel, Desert Fox.
– Education: Cheongju Ochang High School; Seoul Institute of the Arts.
– Her hobbies are singing and dancing.
– She is a professional make up artist
– She acted in several dramas: “Love Through a Millennium” (2015) “The Good Wife” (2016), “Kill It” (2019), “Justice” (2019), “Into the Ring” (2020), “Oh My Ladylord” (2021), “Genesis” (2021), “Love in Contract” (2022), “Glitch” (2022), “My Man Is Cupid” (2023), “Mask Girl” (2023).
– She was a cast member of the reality show “Roommate” and “Roommate 2”.
– She is in After School’s sub-unit A.S. Red
– She is in After School’s sub-unit Orange Caramel
– Nana ranked 1st on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces” of 2014 & 2015.
– Nana ranked 3rd on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2016”.
– Nana ranked 5th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2017”.
– Nana is ranked 6th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”.
– Nana is ranked 7th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2019”.
– Nana ranked 1st on TC Candler “30 Most Beautiful Faces of the Decade”.
– Nana’s ideal type: “I don’t look much when it comes to appearance. Personality wise I like a guy that is the opposite of me and that can take care of me like a mother.″
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Members Timeline
“Graduates”
Raina
Stage Name: Raina (레이나)
Birth Name: Oh Hye Rin (오혜린)
Position: Main Vocalist
Date of Birth: May 7, 1989
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Twitter: @raina57
Instagram: @raina_57
Youtube: I’m Raina
Raina facts:
– She was born in Ulsan, South Korea.
– She has one elder brother.
– Education: Howon University.
– She can play the piano.
– Her hobbies are singing and playing the piano.
– Raina and Kaeun are best friends.
– She is in After School’s sub-unit A.S. Blue
– She is in After School’s sub-unit Orange Caramel
– Raina left the group in December 2019, following her contract expiration.
– Raina’s ideal type: “I like guys that are unique! When I meet a guy that has some other side to them I didn’t see at first, I get intrigued…? hehe, I also like guys that have charming smiles~ >_<“
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Kaeun
Stage Name: Kaeun (가은)
Birth Name: Lee Ka Eun (이가은)
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: August 20, 1994
Zodiac sign: Leo
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
YouTube: 이가은 Lee Ga Eun
Instagram: @by.gaeun / @by.gaeunday
Kaeun facts:
– She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– She doesn’t have any siblings.
– She attended junior high school in Japan
– One of Kaeun’s nicknames is “Kirin” (Giraffe) because of her height
– Best vocal abilities of all Pledis Trainees
– She can play the flute.
– She speaks speak fluent Japanese.
– Her hobbies are singing and dancing.
– Kaeun and Raina are best friends.
– She was first revealed to the public on 27 April 2012 on the stage performance of “Let’s Do It” and the Japanese version of “Bang!”.
– Kaeun is also part of Red Queen (a girl group formed by THE [email protected] drama).
– Kaeun was a contestant in Produce 48. (Ranked 14)
– Kaeun is close to most of the PD48 trainees, especially Shiroma Miru, Takahashi Juri, Choi Yena, Na Goeun, Lee Sian, Heo Yunjin, Takeuchi Miyu, Goto Moe, Nakanishi Chiyori, Ahn Yujin and Honda Hitomi.
– On July 4, 2019 Kaeun left Pledis with the expiration of her contract and issued a farewell song thanking her fans for all the years.
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E-Young
Stage Name: E-Young (이영)
Birth Name: Noh Lee Young (노이영)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: August 16, 1992
Zodiac sign: Leo
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @e_young0816
Twitter: @Eyoung0816
E-Young facts:
– She was born in Chuncheon, South Korea.
– She has a brother, named Taejin.
– Education: Chuncheon Agricultural High School; K-Note Music Academy; Kyung Hee University, Major in Post Modern Music
– She plays the guitar, piano, cello, bass, and drums among a few other instruments.
– Her hobbies are listening to music and baking cookies.
– She was first revealed to the public during After School’s performance of “Bang!” at SBS’ Gayo Daejun on December 31, 2010.
– She is in After School’s sub-unit A.S. Blue
– In 2019 she announced on Instagram that she also left the group and company following her contract expiration.
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Lizzy
Stage Name: Lizzy (리지)
Birth Name: Park Soo Young (박수영)
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: July 31, 1992
Zodiac sign: Leo
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Twitter: @p_Lizzy
Instagram: @ luvlyzzy
Lizzy facts:
– She was born in Busan, South Korea.
– She doesn’t have any siblings.
– She has a 4D personality.
– Education: Kyunggi Girls High School.
– She can play piano.
– Her hobbies are listening to music, playing NDS games, arts & crafts and eating snacks.
– Lizzy made her official debut as a member of After School when they released their third single “Bang!” on March 25, 2010.
– She acted in the drama series: “All My Love For You” (2010) “The Sons” (2012), “Demon Ward” (2013), “Angry Mom” (2015)
– Lizzy became a regular cast of “Running Man” for a couple of episodes.
– Used to be part of the Hitmaker project girl group Chamsonyeo with 4Minute‘s Sohyun, G.NA and Youngji of Kara.
– She is in After School’s sub unit A.S. Blue
– She is in After School’s sub unit Orange Caramel
– Lizzy ‘graduated’ on May 1, 2018 (she left After School).
– Lizzy’s ideal type: “I like a person that makes me smile whenever I am with them. You know those kind of people that make you happy when you are with them? I think I am the happiest when I am with a guy that connects with me and also is a good fit personality-wise ^__^.”
UEE
Stage Name: UEE (유이)
Birth Name: Kim Yoo Jin (김유진)
Position: Main Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: April 9, 1988
Zodiac sign: Aries
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Twitter: @uuuei
Instagram: @kim_uieing49
UEE facts:
– She was born in Daegu, South Korea.
– She has an older sister, named Yoona.
– Education: Sungkyunkwan University, Major in Performing Arts
– She is a former swimmer.
– Her nickname is Honey Thighs.
– She is in After School’s sub unit A.S. Red
– She acted in several Korean Dramas: “The Great Queen Seondeok” (2009 – Mi-Sil (teen)), “You’re Beautiful” (2009), “My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox” (2010 – cameo), “Ojakgyo Family ” (2011), “Birdie Buddy” (2011), “Sent From Heaven” (2012), “Jeon Woo-Chi” (2012), “Golden Rainbow” (2013), “Ho-Gu’s Love” (2015), “High Society” (2015), “She Was Pretty” (2015 – ep. 9), “Marriage Contract” (2016), “Night Light” (2016), “Manhole” (2017), “My Husband Oh Jak Doo” (2018), “My Only One” (2018), “Ghost Doctor” (2022), “Hyo Shim’s Independent Life” (2023).
– UEE’s ideal type: “I like men who don’t have double eyelids. That is why I once said that I like Rain sunbaenim. There are people who say that my ideal type is always changing after I said that. I feel falsely accused [laughs]. My ideal type is still Gong Yoo sunbaenim. I watched ‘Coffee Prince’ around four times. Of course, I watch ‘Heirs’ and wonder if there is a handsome man like Kim Tan and get swayed by him. I am also a woman [laughs].”
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Jungah
Stage Name: Jungah (정아)
Birth Name: Kim Jung Ah (김정아)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: August 2, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @jjung_a_kim
Twitter: @AS_JungAh
JungAh Facts:
– She was born in Incheon, South Korea.
– She acted in Korean drama “Idolmaster KR” (2017).
– Jung Ah got married on April 28, 2018.
– Siblings: Hyunsoo (younger sister).
– Religion: Christian.
– Languages: Korean (Fluent), Japanese (Basics).
– Unofficial Fanclub Name: JungAddicts.
– She’s a former member of trio SZ, with who she debuted in 2000.
– She’s a former member of girl group KissFive, who debuted in 2005.
– Attended Kyungmin College.
– She has done charity work in Vietnam with Son Dambi.
– She wrote the lyrics for the Korean version of “Rip Off”.
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Jooyeon
Stage Name: Jooyeon (주연)
Birth Name: Lee Joo Yeon (이주연)
Position: Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: March 19, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @jupppal
Twitter: @ASJuPal
Jooyeon Facts:
– She acted in several Korean dramas: “You’re Beautiful” (2009 – cameo), “Smile, Dong Hae” (2010), “Salamander Guru” (2012 – cameo), “Reply 1997” (2012), “Jeon Woo Chi” (2012), “Monstar” 2013 – ep 1 cameo), “Reply 1994” (2013 – ep 5 cameo), “A New Leaf” (2014), “The Facetale: Cinderia” (2016), “Saimdang, Light’s Diary” (2017), “All Kinds of Daughters-in-Law” (2017).
– She also played in the Korean movies: “My Tutor Friend 2” (2007), “White: The Melody of the Curse” (2011).
– She speaks Korean and Japanese
– She is Protestant.
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So Young
Stage Name: Soyoung (소영)
Birth Name: Yoo So Young (유소영)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 29, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 163 cm (5’4”)
Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Twitter: @ssosso_1004
Instagram: @ssossolovely
Soyoung Facts:
– She played as a cameo in “You’re Beautiful” (2009). Also acted in dramas: “The Women of Our Home” (2011), “Dream High 2” (2012), “Panda and Hedgehog” (2012), and “High Society” (2015).
– She speaks Korean and English.
– Birthplace: Sindang-dong, Seoul, South Korea
– Education: National High School of Traditional Art, Chung-Ang University
– On November 19, 2015, So-young’s company confirmed her relationship with professional soccer player Son Heung Min. However, they soon broke up.
– On June 8, 2018 it was confirmed she was in a relationship with professional golf player Go Yoon Sung.
– She is Protestant.
– She speaks Korean and English.
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Bekah
Stage Name: Bekah (베카)
Birth name: Rebecca Kim
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: August 11, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Twitter: @__BEKAH
Instagram: @superb3k (Main account) / @artistbek (Side account)
YouTube: artistbekk
Bekah Facts:
– She acted in the drama “You’re Beautiful” (2009).
– She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
– Her best Friends are Kahi, Lizzy and Jungah.
– She has one sister.
– Education: Moanalua High School
– She has worked with Lee Hyori and Seo In Guk.
– She is good at drawing.
– She likes to write lyrics.
– She is close to Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and Yuri.
– She graduated from After School in 2011, in order to study design.
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Kahi
Stage Name: Kahi (가희)
Birth Name: Park Ji Young (박지영)
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Center
birthday: December 25, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @kahi_korea
Twitter: @misskahi
Kahi Facts:
– She acted in the drama “Dream High 2” (2012).
– She is Protestant.
– In 2016 she married Yang Joon Moo, chief of Incase Korea.
– Kahi has a child called Noah (born in 13 October 2016) and a child called Shion (born in June 2018).
– She was a dance trainer for Produce 101 and Produce 101 Season 2.
– She was raised by her grandfather and grandmother.
– Attended Sunae High School and currently attends Seokyeong University, majoring in acting and theater.
– From 2000-2006 she was a famous back-up dancer for BoA, JinuSean, 1TYM, Lexy, DJ DOC, Chaeyeon, Eun Ji Won and more.
– She was part of girl group S.Blush, who’s single peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Chart in 2007.
– She helped picking the original members of After School.
– Won the “New Star Award” at the SBS Entertainment Awards 2010.
– She wrote the rap lyrics for Suki’s “One Love” and the lyrics for After School’s “When I Fall”, “Let’s Do It”, “With U” and “Someone Is You”.
– She graduated in June 2012 to pursue an solo career.
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