130627 Uee Practices Diving for "Barefoot Friends"

After School’s Uee showed a healthy body in a diving bathing suit at the pool recently.

To prepare for an episode of SBS’ “Good Sunday – Barefoot Friends,” Uee participated in diving practice, showing off her figure. She has been practicing since June 14 at the pool located at Han Hotel in Seoul, according to Star News.

Although she was in and out of the water several times for practice, just like a swim athlete, she showed no signs of exhaustion or fatigue. The diving coach assigned for “Barefoot Friends” said, “Diving and swimming are two completely different sports, but I think that compared to the other members, swimmer Uee has a good shot at coming out first place in the competition.”

Filming staff and directors mentioned that Uee looked like a mermaid and that her swimming suit made her look like a real athlete.

On another note, the members of “Barefoot Friends” will participate in diving training and activities for the summer, and there will be a diving competition at the indoor gymnasium for the Masters Diving Competition on July 11.

How do you think Uee will perform?

130627 ‘M! Countdown’ After School Performs Sexy Pole Dance for ‘First Love’

Girl group After School showed off their sexy performance on Mnet.

Today on “M! Countdown,” After School performed their new song, “First Love,” and revealed their sexy pole dance.

The members wore hot pants and performed their sexy and sultry dance.

This song talks about the pain and the hurt after breaking up with a woman’s first love.

130624 After School’s Lizzy and Rainbow’s Woori Are Mean Girls?

After School’s Lizzy and Rainbow’s Woori transformed into mean unnis! Woori tweeted on June 24, “Playing a mean unni game during ‘Inkigayo.’ Let’s share a little bit. Ok?”

The picture shows Lizzy and Woori acting like mean unnis to Rainbow’s Ji Sook. Lizzy and Woori are looking mean while Ji Sook appears to be in fear! All three of them are wearing their stage clothes. The concept is accentuated by the fact that the Rainbow members are wearing uniforms that look like school summer uniforms.

Netizens that have come across the picture commented, “It looks like she will end up getting mugged by the unnis,” “Lizzy’s expression seems so real,” and “The unnis have such a scary force. If you get caught by them that is the end.”

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130626 After School Members Look Sexy As They Do Stretching Exercises

On June 24, girl group After School’s Jooyeon uploaded two photos on her Twitter along with the message, “One cute photo taken at the practice room! Another one during stretching exercise.”

In the first released picture, After School members are posing for the camera adorably. They are all wearing comfortable outfits as they are about to practice. In the second photo, the members are stretching as they show off their incredible flexibility.

Netizens that saw these photos commented, “Sexy bodies,” “After School must practice a lot,” and “After School is the hottest girl group.”

Meanwhile, After School recently released its new song “First Love.” The group is gaining a lot of popularity for their performances, which involve pole dancing.

130627 After School Uee Self-Camera in Sexy See-Through Shirt

Girl group After School’s member Uee revealed a self-camera photo.

Today, Uee posted on his Me2day, “Everyone~ Be careful not to get sick. Summer colds are the worst” along with a picture.

In the picture, Uee is looking at the camera, making an odd look. She is wearing a see-through shirt that reveals her shoulders.

Internet users who saw this commented, “Uee is so pretty,” “You take care as well,” “She lost a lot of weight,” and “Her cheeks are gone!”

After School is currently working with their new song “First Love.”

Photo Credit: Uee Me2day

130620 After School Jooyeon Turns Into Her Own Hardcore Fan? ‘I Love Me’

Girl group After School’s Jooyeon revealed a picture of herself being her own fan, arousing laughter.

Recently, Jooyeon revealed a picture of herself falling in love with her own poster. In the picture, she is in a comfortable shirt with a baseball cap on, looking at her poster in a shop and touching it as if she is her own hardcore fan.

The picture had been posted on her agency Pledis’s website, and it said “Jooyeon’s fan appears at our office! ‘I love you, Lee Jooyeon!’,” arousing laughter.

After School released their new song “First Love” on June 13.

Photo Credit: Pledis

130620 After School Reveals Their Making of Video for "First Love"

Having released their comeback music video for “First Love” last week, After School has now revealed their behind the scenes video.

As seen in the music video, their choreography features a lot of pole dancing scenes. They show off incredible strength and stamina as they look very comfortable hanging on the poles.

Also in their behind the scenes, we see some of the members get a henna tattoo and also the recording of their various solo close up shots.

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In recent news, After School will continue promotions for “First Love” with only six members. Nana was injured the other day after recording Show Champion and will be recovering. Lizzy is also out with an leg injury.

130621 After School Lizzy, ‘Tough Time After Stepping Down From Running Man’

After School’s Lizzy shared her struggles after stepping down from her first regular variety show, ‘Running Man.’

On June 19, Lizzy made a guest appearance on talk show ‘Radio Star.’ The theme of the show was ‘Should Have Stayed,’ featuring former newswoman Choi Song Hyun, popular comedian from the 90s Kim Jinsu and Lizzy’s teammate Nana.

During the show, Lizzy confessed going through a bout of depression immediately after she stepped down from reality show ‘Running Man’ which put her on the map, so to speak.

“I first appeared as a guest and then I ended up appearing almost every week since, so I thought I was doing a good job. But when I stepped down from the show, there were articles that said I was just a long-term guest, not a regular member of the show.”

She added, “What was most saddening was when people would ask me if I got cut from the show. I stepped down because I had to do a sitcom but people did not know that, of course. I think it was heartbreaking especially because it was my first regular role on a variety show.”

“It was really tough then but I’m all right now. Plus, when Yoo Jae Suk mentioned me during his award speech, whatever regrets and frustrations there might have been melted away,” said Lizzy.

Asked if she would return to ‘Running Man’ if she was invited, Lizzy shouted “Yes!” without missing a beat.

130621 After School Is Elegant and Feminine for Latest "Bazaar" Pictorial

After School‘s Uee, Nana, Lizzy and Ga Eun dazzled in a recent photo shoot for “Bazaar.”

After successfully releasing their latest maxi single, “First Love,” the four After School members have shown each of their unique charms.

Uee shows off her killer legs in a hot pink mini dress while Nana sports a cool mint cocktail dress that shows off her flawless body.

Lizzy breaks her cutesy and girly image and goes for the elegant and mature look while the team’s youngest Ga Eun displays a dual charm of innocent but sexy.

In the interview that followed the photo shoot, the After School members talked about their pole-dancing moves, which is quite a hot topic.

Uee commented, “Although my pole-dancing moves aren’t the hardest ones, I still tried hard to do it well. So to me, ‘First Love’ has as much meaning as our number one hit ,’Because of You,‘ or my personal favorite, ‘Bang.’”

Ga Eun added, “During our pole-dancing practices, Jung Ah unni had a big fall, almost as if she was flying in the air. At first she laughed but then she shed tears because it hurt so much but even in that situation, she started to make the dance moves again. After seeing that, I cried with her because I felt so saddened.”

After School’s “Bazaar” photo shoot can be found in the July edition.

 

130612 K-pop Solo Singer and Former After School Leader Kahi, Outing To Samchung Dong ‘Shining Beauty’

Group After School’s past member and singer Kahi revealed her outing to Samchung Dong.

Today, Kahi posted on her Twitter, “Outing to Samchung Dong. Do you want to know? Come~ ^^” along with a picture.

In the picture, Kahi is in a casual outfit of a white shirt and jeans. She was collecting postcards and was enjoying artworks on the streets and cafes of the city.

Internet users who saw this commented, “Kahi is so pretty,” “I was wondering what you’ve been up to lately~,” etc.

Photo Credit: Kahi Blog

130612 After School's Lizzy Still Looks Cool in Cast and Hair Roller

After School member Lizzy, who was unable to participate in the “First Love” music video teaser photo filming due to a leg injury, recently revealed fun but saddening photos of herself through her Twitter account. Lizzy also wrote, “What am I doing in the practice room? Playing celebrity,” in conjunction with these photos.

In the photos, Lizzy is sitting in the practice room with her legs crossed, wearing sunglasses and casual clothes, looking like the pretty celebrity she is. Except she also has a roller in her hair and a cast around her leg, creating a mismatch confusion. It also breaks fans’ hearts to see Lizzy unable to practice because of her injury.

After School will be making a comeback on June 13 with their sixth maxi single and title song “First Love.” According to Segye Ilbo, it seems unlikely that Lizzy will be able to participate in After School’s comeback stage on June 13 due to her leg injury. Hope Lizzy gets well soon!

130612 After School Reveals More BTS Teasers of Their Pole Dancing Practice

With After School set to make release their sixth maxi single “First Love” today, they have revealed three more brief CCTV clips of their practice.

They previously showed off their pole dancing concept a few days ago with their first teaser and CCTV#1.

Having gone though drumming and tap dancing in the past, After School once again surprises fans with a unique and difficult concept. The girls definitely needed to gain strength and stamina to gracefully hold themselves up for this concept.

Due to injury, it seems that Lizzy might be unable to join the group for promotions.

Since their single “First Love” will be released today, we can expect the full music video to be out soon as well. Until then, you can also check out E-Young‘s impressive instrumental performance of the song, as she played several instruments.

130613 After School Lightly Walks on Air in ‘First Love’ MV

Never disappointing in eye-catching performances, After School brought out its pole dancing skills in the First Love music video.

On June 13, After School released its music video for First Love, a song about being unable to forget about a first love. It was created by Brave Brothers.

Expressing their sadness through dance, the After School members gracefully floated on air, showcasing pole dancing as a beautiful work of art.

After School will be making its stage comeback on Mnet’s M COUNTDOWN.

Photo Credit: Pledis Entertainment

130610 After School Shows the Beauty of Pole Dancing in MV Teaser

Giving a first look at its new concept, After School released the music video teaser for First Love.

teary expressions, as a few of them flexed their muscles and gracefully showcased the art of pole dancing, shattering the stereotype for this particular genre of dance.

After School partnered up with Brave Brothers for its sixth maxi single, which will be revealed on June 13.

Check it out!

Photo Credit: Pledis Entertainment

130604 After School is back with a song “First Love” written by Brave Brothers

According to an announcement by their agency on June 4, After School is coming out with a new song called “First Love,” written by the hit songwriters the Brave Brothers, for the first time in four years. The group’s performance of this number will be entirely different from their previous ones.

An agency official said they will give a compelling performance comparable to what you might see in a Las Vegas show and says, ”After School is totally different from other girl groups, and their song ‘First Love’ is not like any of the usual songs you hear. In the teaser video, you can feel the funkiness and a dim yearning for love.”

They are shooting a music video of the song and will perform it publicly for the first time on June 13.

Source: TV Report

130605 After School’s Jooyeon Shows off Her Henna Tattoo

 

Recently, girl group After School’s member Jooyeon revealed her new sexy henna tattoo.

Through her agency “Pledis Entertainment” on June 5, several photos of Jooyeon were released. In the pictures, which were taken during the filming of new upcoming music video, Jooyeon shows off her henna tattoo on her arm. Written under the tattoo of a beautiful woman is Jooyeon’s nickname “JuPal.” Jooyeon has her long hair down and is wearing a white tube-top. As she gazes at the camera with her cat-like eyes, Jooyeon looks sexy in these photos.

After School is to make its comeback on June 13, 2013 with their sixth Maxi Single. The members will release the much-anticipated song titled “First Love,” which has been created by Brave Brothers.

130607 Too Much? After Schools Nana Poses Topless

In a photo released by her agency, After School’s Nana surprises fans by posing topless.

The teaser photo asking “What’s next?” is one of several shots revealed to promote the June 13th release of After School’s 6th maxi single. In a group shot of the girls, they display a sexy, funky look and show off plenty of leg. However, the newly release photo of Nana is by far the raciest.

The picture has already gained lots of attention and is earning mixed reactions from fans. While some fans simply comment on how beautiful she looks, other express their disappointment in the photo and find it to be in poor taste.

In general, Kpop artists have always been more conservative than Western artists. It is this fact which has appealed to many fans who have grown tired of the over-sexualized appearances and songs common in the Western music industry. Though it is exciting to see Kpop expanding around the world, some fans are worried that their favorite Kpop artists will change too much in an effort to be accepted in the mainstream music industry.

Although the photo of Nana is not as revealing as many of the pictures Rihanna tweets on a daily basis or even as risqué as some of Beyoncé’s stage costumes, this picture still leaves fans wondering… is this photo proof that Kpop is heading in a new direction?

Leave your comments and thoughts on the subject below.

Photo Credit: Pledis

130607 After School”s Lizzy Cast in Japanese Horror Drama “Evil Spirit Ward”

The singer′s agency Pledis revealed on June 6 that “Lizzy will be appearing as a cameo in the MBS/TBS nighttime drama Evil Spirit Ward, which will start airing in July.”

Lizzy will appear as Tae Hee, a Korean student who has been admitted to the hospital where the drama is set in.

Lizzy said about her role, “I was nervous because I scare easily, but I was able to pull through thanks to the director and staff. The scene I appear in is important in setting the horror mood, so make sure you don′t miss it.”

Her role isn′t her first in a drama. She′s appeared in the sitcom All My Love and the drama Rascal Sons.

In the meantime, After School will be making a comeback on June 13.

Photo credit: Pledis

130607 After School Lizzy Updates Her Fans ‘Cuteness Upgrade’

Girl group After School’s member Lizzy updated her fans.

On June 3, Lizzy posted on her Twitter, “I took this today! Everybody go to sleep soon. I’ll be sleeping soon too” along with a picture.

In the picture, Lizzy is making cute faces at the camera. Her clear skin and sharp chinline reveal that she had gotten more beautiful than before.

Her hair and makeup also caught much attention. The up-do made her small face look even smaller, and accentuated her features with smokey eye makeup.

Internet users who saw this commented, “Lizzy is so cute,” “She got prettier,” “That hairstyle looks good on her,” and “I can’t wait for After School’s comeback.”

After School will be releasing their new album on June 13.

Photo Credit: Lizzy Twitter

130607 After School's Lizzy Still Hasn't Fully Recovered from Leg Injury

After School, who will be returning to the music scene June 13 with their 6th Maxi Single, recently released a music video teaser photo. The image only showed seven members out of the eight and it seems to be because member Lizzy still hasn’t fully recovered from her injury. She was injured in May while practicing.

Lizzy uploaded a message and photo on June 7 on her personal Twitter account. The message read, “I am upset I couldn’t film the teaser together. My hand goes in easily because I haven’t used my right leg. What to do? It’s okay even if they are dissimilar. Just let it heal fast. I need to go on stage!” The accompanying photo shows Lizzy’s leg in a cast and her hand fitting into the empty space between her leg and the cast.

130607 After School Lizzy Injures Ankle, Cancels All Activities to Recover

After School’s Lizzy suffered an ankle injury and has canceled all scheduled activities to regain mobility as soon as possible before the official comeback stage of After School on June 13.

Lizzy’s management company stated, “Lizzy recently had a severe sprain of her ankle during practice. She is not going to participate in any media activities until she recovers from the injury. We will monitor her progress and do our best to get her back in good health as fast as we can.”

Via Twitter, Lizzy shared about her condition, commenting, “I was getting really happy about my legs getting skinnier but now I am sad I can’t do anything because of my legs. My right leg is thinning so much from disuse. It is fine if one gets thicker than the other, I just want to heal fast. I need to go on stage.”

After School is set to stage their official comeback performance on June 13. Teasers for their new title song are expected to be released early next week.
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After School, who will be returning to the music scene June 13 with their 6th Maxi Single, recently released a music video teaser photo. The image only showed seven members out of the eight and it seems to be because member Lizzy still hasn’t fully recovered from her injury. She was injured in May while practicing. Lizzy uploaded a message and photo on June 7 on her personal Twitter account. The message read, “I am upset I couldn’t film the teaser together. My hand goes in easily because I haven’t used my right leg...

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130607 After School’s Pole Dance Described “Best Choreo”

Girl group After School revealed a picture of their pole dance.

After School’s agency Pledis revealed a picture of their pole dance performance today.

In the picture, After School members are balancing on two poles, showing off their sexy charms.

Internet users who saw this commented, “After School always has the best choreo” and “It looks like they have bruises on their legs, I feel bad.”

After School will be coming back on June 13.

Photo Credit: Pledis

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After School's Lizzy Still Hasn't Fully Recovered from Leg Injury
After School, who will be returning to the music scene June 13 with their 6th Maxi Single, recently released a music video teaser photo. The image only showed seven members out of the eight and it seems to be because member Lizzy still hasn’t fully recovered from her injury. She was injured in May while practicing. Lizzy uploaded a message and photo on June 7 on her personal Twitter account. The message read, “I am upset I couldn’t film the teaser together. My hand goes in easily because I haven’t used my right leg...

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130602 Uee, Unbelievable Makeup-Free Face ‘Shy Pink Lipstick’

Uee revealed her naked face.

Today, Uee posted on her Me2day, “Today is happy Sunday! The weather is so nice today. But we have to go to practice room for comeback… Pink lipstick to cheer myself up! I feel like a girl. Everyone, wait just a little more. AS is coming” along with a picture.

In the picture, Uee is wearing no makeup and is holding pink lipstick in one hand, posing for the camera. Her clear, flawless skin caught much attention.

Internet users who saw this commented, “Even her naked face is pretty,” “Pink lipstick looks beautiful on her,” “When is AS comeback? I’m about to die from waiting,” and “So pretty.”

Uee’s group After School will be coming back on June 13.

Photo Credit: Uee Me2day

130603 After School’s Uee Reveals Her Home in “Barefoot Friends”

On the recent episode of SBS’s “Barefoot Friends,” which was aired on June 2, the cast visited After School’s Uee’s home.

Uee stated nervously, “This is the first time my house is being shown on TV. I didn’t realize I would feel like this.”

Uee’s room, which consisted of mostly white and ivory colors, appeared to be very feminine. However, various pairs of boxing gloves were visible, surprising everyone. Special guest Lee Hyo Ri asked, “Why are there so many boxing gloves in a girl’s room?”

Uee answered shyly, “I am thinking about taking lessons.” To this explanation, the other members of the show teased Uee as they said, “Are you trying to imitate Lee Si Young?” Actress Lee Si Young has recently became the first female celebrity to make the national boxing team.

Netizens that saw this episode commented, “I was surprised to see the gloves,” and “Uee’s house was nice.”