Kahi, who has been diligently preparing for her solo debut, recently participated in a photo shoot for the September edition of the fashion magazine ‘Sure‘.
For the photo shoot Kahi easily pulled off a “cold yet hot” look with her short blonde hairstyle and various leather outfits. A staff member stated, “We were surprised by how naturally her look and pose changed every time the camera flash went off.”
Kahi’s full photoshoot can be seen on the September edition of ‘Sure’.
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Former After School leader Kahi updated her fans with a photo after the group’s recent fan meeting.
On the 20th, Kahi tweeted, “Korea fan meeting, Japan fan meeting finished. It has really ended now~ even though it was brief, it was so nice to see you.” She also added, “Korean fans, Japanese fans, thank you so much~ I’ll do well. Let’s meet again soon.”
The picture showed Kahi posing for the camera with flowers in her arms. The picture seemed to have been taken right after the fan meeting in Japan on the 19th.
Fans responded, “I’m looking forward to your comeback,” “Your smile is beautiful too,” and “Kahi over flowers.”
Meanwhile, Kahi is currently preparing for her solo album.
Source+Picture: Kahi‘s Twitter
The members of After School recently pulled off a successful fan meeting, and former leader Kahi - who graduated to pursue her solo career – made an appearance to cheer on her labelmates.
Speaking to the 400 fans who showed up to the event held at Seoul’s Sookmyung University, she made a short speech supporting her former teammates. “I ask everyone to keep loving After School no matter what,” she said, adding that she herself was in the middle of preparing for her solo comeback. Her first solo album was in 2010 with “Come Back You Bad Person“.
The girls of After School brought out a veritable parade of their hit performances in front of an appreciative audience, as well as a collection of unique special stages.
“This third fan meeting was made even more special due to graduate Kahi and new member Kaeun,” said After School’s agency, Pledis Entertainment.
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Girl group After School who made a Korean comeback this June for the first time in nearly a year has just informed allthatkpops that they will be holding a fan meet at Sook Myung Women’s University on August 12th.
This fan meet is a chance for the girls to display their personal talents and special stage performances their fans have never seen before. The girls are showing much ambition for this fan meet, as member Jooyeon even sacrificed her vacation time to rehearse the solo stage she will be performing at the event, and rookie member Kaeun even went out of her way to prepare a special gift for their fans.
Furthermore, the girls have also reportedly arranged a special meeting with original member Kahi who announced her graduation from the group this past June. This is the first time Kahi will be standing before her fans after promising she will take a step forward to show them a better side of herself, and the reunion is drawing special interest from netizens amongst many others.
For the fans who are unable to physically attend the fan meets, the After School members have also teamed up with Google to set up a hangout session on Google+, and will reveal a part of the fan meet live all over the world.
After School’s agency Pledis Entertainment remarked, “This is an event that was created in an effort to thank the fans who have shown their love and support for After School. I hope that even after this event, the fans will continue to further encourage the girls, and continue their unchanging love for After School.”
Actor Ahn Jae Wook seems to have gotten his fanboy wishes to come true, as he was recently spotted posing smack in the middle of Pledis sisters Son Dam Bi and Kahi!
On August 9th, Son Dam Bi tweeted, “I came to see ‘Jack the Ripper’. Jae Wook oppa, fighting.” Kahi tweeted shortly after, “I’m here to see ‘Jack the Ripper’. It was sold out so there weren’t any seats, but Ahn Jae Wook sama managed to find some for me. Thank you so much, I’ll watch it by supporting you enthusiastically! I! Love! You! Ahn! Jae! Wook!”
On an episode of MBC‘s ‘Radio Star‘ aired in June, Ahn Jae Wook had actually confessed that his favorite female stars were Son Dam Bi and Kahi. As if reflecting his feelings, he looks a bit nervous and rigid as he stands between the two goddesses dressed in black and white.
Netizens commented, “Jae Wook hyung hit jackpot”, “He seems nervous to be standing between goddesses”, and “He must be so energized receiving their support”.
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After School graduate and former leader Kahi updated fans on her whereabouts with a new picture.
Kahi posted the above photo to Twitter with the message: “I bet you were curious as to what I have been up to? ^^ I’ve been horseback riding every day. Horseback riding is really fun. Yesterday was the first time I galloped… It is really refreshing and nice when the horse runs. Hehe. Thank you so much to the Bundang horseback riding club.”
She then expressed her longing for her fans with another tweet, “I miss my fans! Let’s meet soon.”
Fans responded, “So she’s been horseback riding,” “I want to see Kahi on TV again,” “I was wondering how she was doing after graduating from After School… I’m glad she’s doing well,” and “The picture is really cool~ it’s like a piece of art.”
Kahi graduated from After School on June 17th with the conclusion of After School’s encore concert and has since started preparing for her solo activities.
Source & Image: Kahi’s Twitter
After School‘s E-Young has revealed that since leader Kahi’s departure, there is no one disciplining the junior members in the group.
The ladies recently guested on the first anniversary special of MBC Every1‘s ‘Weekly Idol‘ and talked about what it was like following Kahi’s leave. As they are a group with a variety of age groups, the topic was of much interest for both the show and the fans.
MC Jung Hyung Don asked E-Young, “I’m curious as to who disciplines the members now that Kahi is gone from the group.” She replied, “In the beginning, UEE unni told us things we should look out for, but now, there’s barely any disciplining.”
The other members agreed, adding, “Having everything ordered, like the order in which we get in the car or wash our hair, is all in the past now.”
As if to prove a point, junior member Lizzy began sharing secrets about UEE and Jooyeon without discretion!
Check out the broadcast on July 25th.
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The June 26th episode of MBC Music‘s ‘Show Champion‘ featured a segment surveying choreography teams at the broadcast hall on who they thought were the best idol dancers.
According to the survey results found by producers of the show, choreography teams chose Taeyang, Jay Park, Kahi, and HyunA as the four top idol dancers in the industry. The choreographers reasoned that the four had strong foundations and exceptional expressional skills.
Other ranking idols included Yunho, Lee Joon, Minzy, and Min in no particular order.
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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!
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.
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With the recent double-header news of Kahi leaving the group, as well as After School‘s impending comeback, attention has shifted to talks about who will be next-in-line to fill Kahi’s shoes as the new leader of the group.
Eagle-eyed netizens have spotted what may be a veiled hint in one of their teaser photos for their upcoming “Flashback” comeback album. In the group shot featuring all eight of the members, Nana alone was revealed to be wearing gold-plated shoes instead of the usual black the rest of the girls are sporting.
With their “Bang!” comeback two years ago, then-leader Kahi exhibited a similar style with her trademark gold drum, which differentiated her from the rest of the group and helped mark her position as the leader of After School.
Pledis Entertainment maintained a neutral stance on the issue, neither denying nor confirming, saying, “You’ll be able to find out when you watch their comeback stage on the 21st”.
Source: TV Daily via Nate
With their recent success in Japan, After School is making a comeback in Korea.
After School released the first group teaser image on the 11th, in advance to their 5th Maxi-Single album ‘Flashback‘, dropping on the 21st.
The released image shows After School members and their fantastic figures, announcing a powerful comeback, rising up to the public’s expectations of After School. However, many music fans are curious as to what kind of change Kahi‘s graduation will have on the group and the new album.
Pledis Entertainment commented, “After School will comeback with the most After School-esque color that the fans and the public have wanted,” sharing their hopes to rise to the expectations.
After hearing the news, fans expressed their expectations for the group’s comeback by commenting, “After School as expected“, “I’m anxious for After School’s comeback“, “Can feel the intensity just from their eyes“, and “Even just the sound of their name makes people anticipate their stage.”
Meanwhile, After School successfully completed their first live tour concert in Japan in April, and will have an encore concert at the Tokyo Dome City Hall on the coming 17th, thanks to the fans’ support.
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Pledis Entertainment has revealed that After School‘s Kahi is “graduating” from the group.
After School debuted in 2009 with the concept that members would eventually “graduate” out of the group. Leader and member Kahi will become one of its graduates.
Kahi will participate in the group’s June 17th encore concert in Tokyo, and finish up remaining promotional activities in Japan, which end this September, before preparing as an official solo artist.
As After School’s Japanese tour concert will be her last as a group member, Kahi plans to hold special solo performances during the encore concert as a way to thank fans.
Kahi stated, “To all the After School fans who have given so much love and to my members who have cried, laughed, and suffered with me since we debuted, I thank you all so much.” It’s reported that she planning to prepare for her solo album and study acting. She added, “I’ll try my best so that you can see a new side of Kahi.”
Kahi was known as a female singer with excellent dancing skills even before she debuted with After School. She also recently stepped into the acting world on KBS‘s ‘Dream High 2‘.
After School will be releasing their 5th mini-album on June 21. New member Gaeun will also be making a debut with their comeback.
After School‘s leader Kahi is often known for her strong and sexy stage charisma, but her latest update reveals a transformation that would have many doing a double take.
On May 12th, Kahi updated her Twitter with a new photo (above) showing off a new hairstyle, revealing that the singer has gone back to black with full, straight bangs across her forehead. This hairstyle tends to create a youthful, innocent look, and Kahi was no exception.
She tweeted, “Mighty Mouth’s ‘Bad Guy’ Let it blow up~~~!!!!! Sangchu are you happy~~~??!! ke Fighting~~!!^^ Sangchu are you happy? Picture is hair change~^^”
Mighty Mouth responded, “MM at the same time, you’re promoting and you’re a beauty queen like a PR diva! ke Thank you!”
What do you think of this new style?
After School‘s Kahi cheered on her new label mates NU’EST.
On March 16th, Kahi wrote via her official Twitter page, “NU’EST finished their first debut stage! ‘Fighting’ to an awesome beginning!”
She continued, “2AM who made a comeback came in at 2nd place, but they were awesome and Ailee who put on a killer live performance was awesome too! So good to see everyone enjoying themselves on stage! No words needed for Big Bang who won a #1 win without even performing!”
Ahead of her tweet, NU’EST performed their debut song “Face” on KBS 2TV‘s ‘Music Bank‘. They perfectly pulled off their ‘chair’ choreography to their upbeat, exciting rhythm.
Kahi’s Twitter followers who read her tweet remarked, “So good to see her take care of her juniors~“, “Congratulations to NU’EST on their debut~“, “Big Bang Zzang!”, and more.
In related news, Big Bang won their second consecutive #1 K-Chart win this week on Music Bank.
Source & Image: TVReport via Nate
After School leader Kahi (31) is going back to school.
According to her agency Pledis on the 29th, Kahi enrolled at SeoKyung University as a Film & Theater major.
Not only did Kahi attend the matriculation ceremony, she also captured the fans’ attention after attending her new student orientation.
Though the singer is busy promoting with After School and acting as a cold and charismatic professor on ‘Dream High 2‘, she is reportedly showing her strong determination to study hard.
An insider from her agency remarked, “Kahi wants to study acting in-depth as a film & theater major in order to broaden her horizons.”
In related news, Kahi and the rest of the AfterSchool members will be embarking on a three-city independent Japan tour starting this April.
Source & Image: MoneyToday StarNews via Nate
With the premiere of ‘Dream High 2‘ being just a day away, production company Holrim and CJ E&M have released yet another photo teaser! This time, fans got to see After School‘s Kahi and actor Kim Jung Tae dancing to a cover of “Trouble Maker“ together.
As the instructor and president of Kirin Arts High School, Kahi and Kim Jung Tae showed off their talents while grooving to HyunA and Hyunseung‘s sexy song, “Trouble Maker“.
Netizens were quick to compliment Kahi’s sultry expressions, but laughed at Kim Jung Tae’s stiffness.
This scene is just one of many that fans are looking forward to. ‘Dream High 2′ will air its pilot on January 30th, so stay tuned to allthatkpops for updates!
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‘Dream High 2‘ actor Kim Jung Tae has taken a backstage picture with his fellow co-star, After School‘s Kahi.
On January 20th, Kim Jung Tae tweeted a backstage photo under the caption, “With the Dancing Queen, Kahi“. Though he plays the principal of the school Kahi is an instructor at, in the picture he looks completely starstruck and disbelieving of the fact that Kahi is linking arms with him.
Netizens commented, “Jung Tae looks so nervous! It’s really cute~”, “Kahi is the goddess of dimples”, and “Looking forward to seeing you both on Dream High 2!”
‘Dream High 2′ has released a longer third trailer for their series, which you can check out here.
Source & Image: Kim Jung Tae’s Twitter via Nate
After School‘s Kahi celebrated her birthday in addition to Christmas today.
On December 25th (KST), Kahi uploaded the photo above and tweeted, “Ah, I’m totally happy today~ I had seaweed soup early in the morning, and celebrated with a cake as well~ To our makeup artist who prepares a cake for me every year ~ Thank you so much~! I’ll also put the eye cream you gave me (worrying about the wrinkles around my eyes becoming deeper) to good use.”
In the revealed photo, Kahi is seen holding the birthday cake given to her by her makeup artist. Her happiness is apparent in her expression as she closes her eyes to blow out the candles.
Netizens commented, “Oh, her birthday is on Christmas“, “Enjoy your day“, and “Happy Birthday“.
Happy Birthday, Kahi!
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