After School reveals new ‘Flashback’ group photo

After releasing photo teasers for Jung Ah, Lizzy , UEE, NANA, Raina, Juyeon, E-Young, and Kaeun, as well as a super hot MV teaser for After School‘s 5th Maxi-Single “Flashback“, we now have a new group photo.

Rather than one sultry lady, all the members are on hand showing off ultra-sexy and charismatic poses.

Playgirlz and Playboyz should be looking forward to After School‘s 5th maxi single, ‘Flashback’, as it’s been a year since the group has made a comeback. The single will be released in stores on June 21st and online on the 20th.

In case you missed it, check out the MV teaser below.

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Kahi bids farewell to After School at ‘Encore Playgirlz Tour’

The ladies of After School sent an excited ripple through its worldwide fanbase recently with latest details on their comeback next week with “Flashback”. However, this return has been bittersweet with fans as it will finalize the official graduation of the group’s original leader, Kahi.

After School’s latest ‘Encore Playgirlz Tour‘, which took place in Japan last night, marked Kahi’s final promotional event with the group, so the ladies had plenty of surprises in store for its audience. The group performed a number of popular songs as well as special additions including “Slow Love”. Furthermore, it was announced that Nana, Raina and Lizzy would make their debut as Orange Caramel in Japan in the fall.

However, the spotlight was on Kahi, who dazzled in a few special stages including “Come Back You Bad Person” and “Gift” from her solo album, as well as “In the Night Sky” as an encore with A.S. Red.

After the final performance of “Tell Me”, Kahi reportedly hugged each member of the girl group as the girls all began to sob, then gave the audience a deep bow that lasted over ten seconds. During her goodbye speech, Kahi showed her gratitude for fans, staff and her fellow group members, promising to continue support After School & Orange Caramel.

A photo of the eight ladies backstage was posted on After School’s Japanese Facebook page, and included a goodbye message from Kahi, sharing, ”Thank you so much for today. I won’t forget this day [and] that everyone has always shown so much love. All of the fans have been so kind to support After School. To everybody, every member of the staff, truly thank you very much. Thank you for the many years that will come for After School in the future. I will cheer everyone on to do well! After School, Orange Caramel, and on.”

It’s truly bittersweet to see Kahi leaving After School after all these years, but we’re glad that she’ll continue to inspire and shine in the spotlight, and look forward to her solo debut in the fall. Share your thoughts & feelings in the comments section down below!

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After School’s Jooyeon shares a fierce selca with UEE

After School‘s charismatically sexy comeback concept has got heads turning for miles, and fans have been delighted to catch an extra glimpse of the members as they drum up for their upcoming return. Member Jooyeon upload a new photo on her Twitter today with UEE, which has fans reeling from the ladies’ fierce looks.

“After School’s encore concert will start soon in Japan!!!^^” Jooyeon tweeted, “Will be back to make a Korean music comeback next week!! Next to me is my groupmate UEE, I’m sorry“. Dressed in black with studded accessories, the actress-singer duo poses backstage, and although UEE’s face is obscured with a caption, the intensity of Jooyeon’s gaze is enough to make up for the two.

Fans have left a series of replies on Twitter, including, “Best wishes on your encore concert in Japan,” ”Can’t wait for this comeback!!” and, “Jooyeon looks so good without full bangs!”

After School has been lauded for going back to its sexy roots with a sophisticated touch, and will be making its comeback next week with “Flashback”. Let us know what you think in the comments down below!

Source: Twitter

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ZE:A’s Dongjun and Siwan visit their past teachers while in their hometown

On June 15th, ZE:A‘s Dongjun and Siwan expressed their respect and gratitude towards their school teachers at the group’s press conference for their ‘Fighting Project‘.

Dongjun expressed, “My hometown is Busan so the minute I came, I went to go visit my homeroom teacher. I was able to locate him after finding out that he had transferred to Girls’ Busan High School. Siwan’s homeroom teacher had also coincidentally transferred there as well.”

He continued, “He’s the one that held me grounded during a time where I was acting out and finding myself. I would like to express my gratitude towards his work by borrowing a moment of time out of this event to say thank you.”

ZE:A visited Girls’ Busan High School and Girls’ Haewoon Junior High School to greet fans and pass out snacks as a special event for their upcoming comeback.

With Busan down, the boys will next be traveling to Daegu, Kwangjoo, Daejun, Bucheon, and Seoul for a total of six cities – an event that Star Empire has invested $429,457 USD and three months of time into.

Representatives expressed, “The members will be setting out to visit their fans personally so that they can create a unified fandom.”

ZE:A will be releasing their second studio album on June 4th.

Source + Photos: Sports Seoul via Nate

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Who are the top 3 idols with amazing drawing skills?

Recently, an online community post, titled ‘The three idols who are also artists‘, has been drawing a lot of interest as pictures of three talented idols and their impressive drawings were posted.

The three selected by netizens to be the best artists among all idols were Rainbow‘s Jaekyung, Girl’s Day‘s Yura, and A Pink‘s Na-Eun. These three young ladies are particularly known to have discovered their natural ability to draw via art and design classes that they have taken within their respective schools.

Jaekyung’s drawing of a tiger especially impressed netizens due to its realistic and detailed look. As her particular artistic skill has amazed and captured the attention of the general public, she has been chosen as the best idol-artist.

Netizens who saw the compilation of drawings commented, “Because they’re art majors, it’s expected that they would draw well,” “The tiger is drawn really well,” “I acknowledge that these three are really artists,” and “They draw pretty well. Even after they retire from being idols they will be able to live off of their artistic works and paitings.”

Source: Hankooki via Naver

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U-KISS to be first K-pop act to hold fan meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

U-KISS will hold their first fan meeting at Phnom Penh, Cambodia on June 18 KST.

Immediately after filming for SBS‘ ‘Inkigayo‘ on the 17th, U-KISS will leave for Cambodia. After they make a visit to a children’s school in Phnom Penh to do some volunteer work, the group will hold a large scale fan meeting on the 18th.

NH Media shared, “The foreign office also took interest and aided this fan meeting. National guests from Cambodia will attend the event as well. As U-KISS is the first K-pop idol act to hold a fan meeting in Cambodia, the national broadcasting station SCTV is promoting the event multiple times throughout the day.”

In May, U-KISS was the first K-pop idol act to be invited to Colombia, and in addition to Cambodia, they are also being invited by other countries, such as Peru and Brazil, experiencing the Korean wave.

In related news, U-KISS will hold a 16-show 9-city tour in Japan in July.

Source+Picture: Star News via Nate

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The Wonder Girls win ‘Music Bank’ K-Chart + Performances from June 15th!

KBS‘s ‘Music Bank’ is back with another fun and exciting show that was chock-full of amazing performances!

The MCs for tonight’s episode were After School‘s UEE and actor Lee Jang Woo.

Aside from the usual stages on tonight’s episode, boy group Boyfriend held their comeback stage with their retro title track “Love Style“.

The five ladies of f(x) also shocked the audience with their comeback track “Electric Shock“.

As for the winners, Wonder Girls faced off against Big Bang for this week’s ‘K-Chart’, but in the end, it was the Wonder Girls who clinched the ‘K-Chart’ win with “Like This“.

Congratulations to the Wonder Girls!

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After School releases MV teaser for “Flashback”

After releasing photo teasers for Jung Ah, Lizzy , UEE, NANA, Raina, Juyeon, E-Young, and Kaeun, the MV teaser for After School‘s 5th Maxi-Single “Flashback” has been released!

Much like the teaser photo concept, the video teaser fits in line with the dark & sexy theme along with seductive dancing.

Playgirlz and Playboyz should be looking forward to After School‘s 5th maxi single, ‘Flashback’, as it’s been a year since the group has made a comeback. The single will be released in stores on June 21st and online on the 20th.

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Jung-Ah to become After School’s new leader

After the rumors that suggested that Nana may become the next leader along with Pledis Entertainment‘s vague answer that neither refuted nor confirmed the rumors, many had been awaiting news about the next leader of After School.

On June 13th, a source within Pledis Entertainment tipped Star N, “It seems the empty leader position with the graduation of Kahi will be taken on by Jung-Ah.”

With Kahi’s leave and news of solo career, fans and netizens alike had been anxious to see who would fill her shoes. It seems that Jung-Ah, a member who has promoted for a long while alongside Kahi as well as now the oldest of the group, is most likely going to be leading After School with their comeback.

The source explained, “Although there is still discussion going on, unless something happens, Jung-Ah, as the oldest unni, will be promoting from the leader position.”

In related news, After School will be coming back with their new track, “Flashback” on the 21st with their newest member Ga-Eun.

Source + Photo: Star N news

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