After School

After School is a girl group that debuted in 2009, known for polished performances and a confident image. It was also famous for a unique system in which members 'entered' and 'graduated' from the group. Group activities have been paused since 2015, but no official disbandment announcement has been confirmed.

After School debuted on January 15, 2009, with the song 'AH!'. From the first song, the group drew attention with powerful performances and a mature atmosphere. After that, it introduced a different performance concept with each release and became known as a stage-focused group in the K-pop scene.

After School described new members joining as 'entering' the group and members leaving as 'graduating'. It was a unique way of running the group that matched its school-themed name. Because of this, the lineup changed from era to era, so it is easier to understand the group by looking at each period separately.

As of November 2026, After School has not carried out group activities since 2015. However, no official disbandment announcement has been confirmed, so it is most accurate to describe the group as being on hiatus. For the members' work, it is best to check each member's own official channels and announcements.

The After School fandom is called 'Play Girlz'. The name suggests friends who hang out together after class, which fits well with the group's school-themed name. Even while the group is on hiatus, fans still remember and refer to the group using this name when they gather online.

Well-known After School songs include 'Bang!', 'Because of You', 'Diva' and 'First Love'. A notable feature is that the performance for each song attracted attention along with the music itself. You can check each song's release year in the album information on official music platforms.

After School is remembered for adding a new performance element to almost every song. For 'Bang!', the members played drums themselves in a marching band style performance. Thanks to such attempts, the group is often mentioned as one where watching the stage itself is a big part of the fun, not just the song.

After School introduced several units from within the group. The best known is Orange Caramel, made up of Raina, Nana and Lizzy. There were also other unit projects such as After School Red and After School Blue, which let different members show different sides of their music and style.

For beginners, start by watching stage videos of well-known songs like 'Bang!' or 'Because of You'. Then move on to 'Diva' and 'First Love', and go back to the debut song 'AH!'. Listening to songs by the unit Orange Caramel as well will show you the many different sides of the group.

As of November 2026, After School is on a group hiatus, so the most accurate way to follow the members is through each member's own official channels. Each member may have a different agency and field of work, so rely on official announcements. Fans should avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors or following members' private lives.