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After delivering a hot PV teaser a few days back, the full version has finally been released!
Pop fans went wild as they saw the return of the queen, and some fresh new faces as well. Amuro Namie collaborated with the K-pop group, After School, to drop a sexy new song that’s sure to skyrocket up the charts.
“Make It Happen” will mark After School’s debut release.



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Source: allkpop
18 Februari:
Via tokyohive:
Amuro Namie unveiled a teaser video for her “Make It  Happen” PV, which features Korean girl group, After School.
When asked about choosing the Korean group After School, Amuro stated, “I’ve been keeping my eye on the Korean music scene for a while now.”
To add to the anticipation, just a while ago, a second teaser for the “Make It Happen” PV was shown!

Source: allkpop Credit: snowprinceAS

Following a recent announcement by Pledis Entertainment about how After School was preparing to break into the Japanese market, the group has now launched their official Japanese website!
The website contains the latest news about After School, along with each of the member’s profiles and embedded links of their music videos.
There have also been talks about the group contracting with Japanese agency AVEX, however these rumors have yet to be confirmed. Nevertheless, with After School collaborating with AVEX artist Amuro Namie for their first Japanese project, the chances of these rumors being true seem to be more favorable than not.
You can check out the full website by clicking here!
Source: allkpop

 
After School has kicked off their Japanese advancement in a big way by guest-featuring on Namie Amuro’s new collaboration album!
Namie Amuro is a famous Japanese artist who’s considered to be the ‘Queen of J-pop’. After School is the only K-pop artist listed in her album, which has generated high interest from both the Korean and Japanese media.
The album also features contributions from AI, CHEMISTRY’s Kanabe, Yamashita Tomohisa and many more.
Representatives of Pledis Entertainment commented, “Namie Amuro’s representatives have taken a high interest in After School for some time now, and offered this collaboration opportunity.  After School participated in utter secrecy in Japan, and completed their music video recording. ‘Make It Happen‘ is an addictive pop track that aims to entice listeners into a world of dreams.”
The full collaboration album and music video will be released on March 23rd.
Source: Sports Chosun via Nate via allkpop


28 Januari: 

After School akan ke Jepang bulan Maret.
Pledis menyatakan di Money Today, “After School has signed a contract with Japan’s best record label and will start activities in Japan at the end of March. We are planning on creating a new Japanese song or using After School’s current albums. After School will focus on promoting both in Korea and Japan.”
“It is true that because of the Dong Bang Shin Ki and KARA issue, there have been a lot of unpleasant rumors about the Korean Wave. After School will do their best so that overseas fans will get the correct image of the Korean Wave.”
Saat ini member After School sedang belajar bahasa Jepang. Bersama dengan advancement ke Jepang, After School berencana mengulang aktivitas di Korea pada saat yang sama, menyebabkan jadwal members yang padat untuk berpartisipasi pada aktivitas di Jepang dan Korea.
After School memenangkan “K-pop New Artist of the Year” award di Billboard Japan Music Awards. Karena slim S-line body dan powerful performances, After School menerima banyak perhatian dari fans Jepang.
Source + Picture: Money Today via Star News

12 Januari: 

Pada 9 Januari, popular idol group After School hadir di Taiwan ‘2011 Superstar Red and White Entertainment Awards‘.
Mereka menampilkan  “Let’s Do It“, “Bang“, dan “Love Love Love“.