After School to Return June 21

After School is scheduled for a comeback next week with their 5th maxi single, Flashback. Returning from an extended promotions run in Japan, the girls will continue sans original member and leader, Kahi.

Fans have been curious about After School’s direction after they announced the departure of their co-founder and leader, and Pledis Entertainment hopes to rise to their high expectations. A representative commented, “After School will comeback with the most After School-esque color that the fans and the public have wanted.” (via E-Today)

This image teaser, released on June 11, gives us our first look at the latest lineup. New member Gaeun, who is also the new maknae at age 17,  keeps the total at eight in the wake of Kahi leaving to start her solo career this fall.

With their Japan tour successfully completed, all that’s left is the encore concert on the 17th at the Tokyo Dome before the girls head home to start promotions for Flashback.




They’ve upped the ante with their first individual photo teaser of Lizzy.
In a complete 180-degree turnaround from her usual cheery, aegyo-filled self, Lizzy’s teaser picture confirms After School’s resolve to return to their sexy concept with black mesh clothing and a seductive, sultry pose.

With their Japan tour successfully completed, all that’s left is the encore concert on the 17th at the Tokyo Dome before the girls head home to start promotions for Flashback.

 Photo Credit: Pledis Entertainment