Showing posts with label Raina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Raina. Show all posts

Orange Caramel releases additional “Lipstick” teaser photos











After teasing their comeback with their first full album, “Lipstick“, the sexy-sweet sub-unit Orange Caramel has released a batch of new teaser images for members Raina, Nana, and Lizzy!


The new photos continue their ‘sporty’ concept, with the girls dolled up in multicolored track jackets and sporting some trendy jewelry.


Are you excited for the return of the always-funky Orange Caramel?



Source: PLEDIS official Twitter



After School’s Raina doesn’t know how she once woke up naked?





On July 23rd, After School‘s Raina guested on Mnet‘s ‘Beatles Code 2‘ and revealed that she had once woken up naked without herself knowing.


Singer/actor Tak Jae Hoon first brought up the subject by revealing that his preferred article of clothing for bed time was his birthday suit.


Raina replied by revealing, “I don’t wear much to bed myself. I once woke up completely naked, and I still don’t know how that happened. I found myself lying on my bed naked when I woke up.”


The MCs couldn’t help but ask if she had gone to bed drunk, to which she flatly denied, “No. I really don’t know why.”


Her roommate and fellow member Nana added, “I don’t remember seeing her taking off her clothes to sleep. As for myself, I find it uncomfortable wearing my underwear to bed.”


Source + Photos: Mydaily via Naver



After School’s Raina shares a photo from behind the scenes of “Flashback” MV







On June 26th, After School‘s Raina posted on her google+, “A picture that one of the staff members took during the music video shooting~ I worked hard during the shoot, sitting back-to-back with Ga Eun ^^ The music video we put our effort into! You all watched it, right?


After School’s member teaser photos for “Flashback” attracted a lot of attention for being “unedited”. This behind-the-scenes picture of Raina definitely proves that her body has no need for digital touch ups.


Fans commented, “Raina has really pretty legs,” “Raina is perfect from head-to-toe,” and “She’s getting prettier by the day!


After School recently released their 5th maxi single ‘Flashback’ on the 20th and is currently receiving a lot of love for their powerful and charismatic title song, “Flashback”.


Source: Donga Ilbo



UEE to throw ceremonial first pitch at upcoming baseball game





UEE revealed her plans to make the ceremonial first pitch at an upcoming baseball game.


As UEE is the daughter of Nexen Heroes coach Kim Sung Gap, many baseball fans are focusing more on her pitch than they usually do when it comes to celebrity throws.


UEE commented, “There are plans for me to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. If I do throw out the first pitch, I will practice harder with my father.


Looking back on her experience in May of 2010 when she was unable to pitch at a Nexen Heroes and LG Twins game due to arriving late, she’s more determined this time around. She was late to the 2010 event due to scheduling conflicts as well as a minor vehicle collision. It was the first time a celebrity scheduled to throw the first pitch was unable to make it.


UEE continued, “I felt so bad for the disturbance I caused last time, so if I am given another opportunity, as my father’s daughter, I will practice really hard. To be honest, I haven’t been able to see my father much lately because of my promotions in Japan. My father’s team is doing really well these days, and he’s drinking herbal medicine to maintain his health. I hope that After School can take that strength and succeed too!


After School recently made a comeback after a year with their new single “Flashback“. The single has a strong electronic sound, fitting in well with After School’s powerful performance style. The album features the title track “Flashback” as well as a duet by Raina and Jung Ah and a solo track by Nana, among others.


The group has not only worked in Korea but also in Japan, America, and Sweden to complete the album. With the help of choreographer Kyle Hanagami, they were able to secure a power dance for their new track. People are saying that this is one of the best albums released by After School as it complements their sexy, classy, powerful, and tender charms.


Source: Newsen via Nate News



After School releases ‘Flashback’ comeback teaser photos for NANA & Raina









The ‘Flashback‘ teaser images for After School‘s NANA and Raina have been revealed!


The dark & sexy concept for both NANA & Raina fits in line with their previous photos for Jung Ah, Lizzy and UEE.


In addition, the Pledis website stated that Jung Ah & Raina will be singing a duet track titled “Timeless“.


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.


Bonus Photo of After School from their official fan cafe:



Source & Image: Pledis Official Website



Raina cheers on Lee Jang Woo and his drama ‘I Do I Do’





Actor Lee Jang Woo snapped a photo with After School‘s UEE and Raina backstage at ‘Music Bank‘.


Raina tweeted on May 29, “‘Music Bank’ waiting room! My pretty UEE unni and Lee Jang Woo oppa, who’s gotten cooler these days. Apparently, tomorrow’s the first broadcast of ‘I Do I Do‘, anticipation, anticipation! Hope it becomes a big hit, fighting!”


Fans commented, “Lee Jang Woo, hopefully your drama will be daebak,” “Raina’s getting prettier,” and “UEE and Raina look like they’ve lost weight.”


Lee Jang Woo will be returning to television screens with ‘I Do I Do’, a story about shoe designer Hwang Ji Ahn, played by Kim Sun Ah, who becomes with child after an accidental night with new employee Park Tae Kang (Lee Jang Woo). The first broadcast is scheduled for May 30 at 9:55PM on MBC.


Source + Photo: Osen, Raina’s Twitter



Jewelry’s Yewon takes a picture with her “aegyo-cheek friend” Raina




After School‘s Raina and Jewelry‘s Yewon showed off their friendship with a series of cheerful pictures.

“Doing Twitter for the first time in a long while,” Yewon posted. “With my aegyo-cheek friend Raina, who I met during filming.”

In the images, the girls are posing with their fluffy aegyo cheeks in full force, looking like they could actually be pinched through the computer screen.

Netizens agreed, saying, “Your cheeks are so cute,” and “You both look somewhat similar”.

Meanwhile, Yewon is currently a fixed cast member of KBS‘s ‘Invincible Youth 2‘.


Source: OSEN

After School’s Raina cries at a wedding performance




After School‘s Raina recently shared a feel-good story through her Twitter.

“Came back from a wedding earlier today. It’s the first time I cried while singing the congratulatory song,” Raina said. “To my Sung Eun unnie, congratulations on your wedding. You have to be happy.”

Raina also posted a selca with long locks of hair and doll-like eyes. “She became more mature,” a netizen commented. “It looks like any hair will match you well.”

Meanwhile, Raina is currently busy with her Orange Caramel promotions with Shanghai Romance.

Source: OSEN

What are the reasons behind Orange Caramel’s success?




Out of the many ‘unit groups’ that promote separately from their core group, one of the most successful is Orange Caramel, who has a batting average of 4 out of 4 when it comes to their singles, starting with last year’s “Magic Girl” and ending with their latest effort, Shanghai Romance“. Whether for good or for bad, they’ve scored enough successes to start hearing the words “better than After School”.

How have LizzyRainaand Nana been able to make Orange Caramel such a hit? The members themselves play a large role; with Raina, After School‘s main vocal, the sub-unit is able to hold their own in talent. She also provides the foundation for Orange Caramel’s trademark sweet tunes.

Nana, meanwhile, checks off the ‘visuals’ box as she’s able to deliver a plethora of image concepts, from sexy to cute to tough and feminine. Then, of course, there’s Lizzy, the resident K-pop aegyo girl who managed to make a name for herself through her variety and sitcom appearances. Thanks to her public recognition, Orange Caramel gains a boost as well.

One word that cannot be left out in any discussion of Orange Caramel is “concept”. The sub-unit stakes much on their unique concepts, and the members avow that their success is tied to the success of their concept. Industry insiders often say that “girl groups have nothing new to deliver”, and yet Orange Caramel managed to break away from the stale “sexy vs.cute” debate with the very own ‘unique’ look.

Their concept relates especially well to the Korean idea of “ppongkki” – a word that is hard to translate into English, but which relates to a distinctive Korean style of music that brings back images of trot singers and old people having a jolly time.

Opinions clash regarding Orange Caramel, with popular opinion tottering between “fresh” and “overly cute”. Despite their detractors, they have never backed away from their concept. The members have gotten used to the idea, with them even pitching their own proposals about where to go next.

One sure-fire barometer of their success is the massive number of parodies they inspire in popular culture. Both citizens and fellow idols (especially male idols) have created parodies of their songs, further solidifying their establishment in popular media.

Orange Caramel’s fan base is varied, with both male and female fans of their music. However, if After School can be said to have a larger-than-normal amount of female fans for a girl group, Orange Caramel could be seen as its counterbalance, having a large number of male fans.

Source: OSEN

Raina is excited for Orange Caramel’s comeback




After School‘s Raina posted a cute selca on Twitter recently, and expressed her excitement about sub-unit Orange Caramel‘s comeback.

Raina tweeted, “Wow, now there’s not much time left. The ‘Shanghai Romance‘ album and music video will be released soon! Please give us lots of love,” along with a photo of herself making a cute expression.

Fans commented, “You’re like a young girl,” “I’m looking forward to the album,” “I think Raina unni is really pretty,” and “Cutie.”

If you haven’t seen Orange Caramel’s music video yet, check it out here!

Source + Photo: MT Star News via Nate

After School’s Raina says, “The camera is always on UEE”




On October 1st,  KBS 2TV‘s ‘Declaration of Freedom Saturday- Immortal Song 2‘ featured After School member, Raina who revealed some disappointments she experienced while promoting activities with After School.

Before her performance of “I want to know” by Lee Sun Hee, she had a brief interview where she began with, “I really wanted to participate in this program.”

She continued, “There are a lot of members in our group.  I’ve really worked hard even to the point where I felt I was going to vomit blood because I sang so much.  However, at times it felt like the camera was only on UEE unnie, and I did feel a little discouraged.  That’s why I’ve always wanted to deliver a song with my voice alone.”
Right before her performance, the idol said, “I hope my song gets delivered to everyone in a good way.”  The audience was completely mesmerized by her emotional rendition of the song, which the idol sung flawlessly.

Source + Photos: Osen

[111001] Raina (After School) - I Want To Know @ Immortal Song 2