Virgin (After School album)
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Virgin is the first full-length album by South Korean girl group After School
. They firstly promoted the album by performing their lead track "Shampoo" along with a tap dance
performance to "Let's Step Up". It was released on April 29, 2011 and contains 13 songs (including new recordings of their songs "Bang!", "Because of You" and "When I Fall"). The group has released three music video
's for the album: Shampoo, Let's Step Up, and Play Ur Love.
announced that After School will be having a comeback at the end of April 2011. They also announced that After School will release their first full-length studio album. Before the release of the album, several actions were made by the agency such as releasing a mini-album for the group leader Kahi
and also the release of Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City".
On April 18, 2011, Pledis released a photo teaser of the album, featuring fourth generation member E-young. The track-listing and three other member photos followed, which were separated into third, second, and first generation members. On the day before the album's release, Pledis uploaded the video of their lead track "Shampoo" and "Let's Step Up!" on their official channel at Youtube
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Their comeback stage was held on KBS Music Bank and they performed "Shampoo" and "Let's Step Up".
The album contains nine new tracks, three re-recorded songs, and a radio edit. Two of the new tracks, "Lean on Time" and "My Bell" are solo songs sung by main vocal members Raina and JungAh.
After School (band)
After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where members are added or withdrawn in a “natural” manner...
. They firstly promoted the album by performing their lead track "Shampoo" along with a tap dance
Tap dance
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. As such, it is also commonly considered to be a form of music. Two major variations on tap dance exist: rhythm tap and Broadway tap. Broadway tap focuses more on the...
performance to "Let's Step Up". It was released on April 29, 2011 and contains 13 songs (including new recordings of their songs "Bang!", "Because of You" and "When I Fall"). The group has released three music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
's for the album: Shampoo, Let's Step Up, and Play Ur Love.
History
Following the admission of ninth member, E-Young, Pledis EntertainmentPledis Entertainment
Pledis Entertainment is a South Korean music label, home to artists like Son Dam Bi, After School, and After School subunit Orange Caramel....
announced that After School will be having a comeback at the end of April 2011. They also announced that After School will release their first full-length studio album. Before the release of the album, several actions were made by the agency such as releasing a mini-album for the group leader Kahi
Kahi
Kahi is a village and union council in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is located at 33°28'28N 70°51'37E and has an altitude of 982 metres .-References:...
and also the release of Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City".
On April 18, 2011, Pledis released a photo teaser of the album, featuring fourth generation member E-young. The track-listing and three other member photos followed, which were separated into third, second, and first generation members. On the day before the album's release, Pledis uploaded the video of their lead track "Shampoo" and "Let's Step Up!" on their official channel at Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
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Their comeback stage was held on KBS Music Bank and they performed "Shampoo" and "Let's Step Up".
The album contains nine new tracks, three re-recorded songs, and a radio edit. Two of the new tracks, "Lean on Time" and "My Bell" are solo songs sung by main vocal members Raina and JungAh.
Track listing
Album chart
| Chart | Peak position |
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| Gaon Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... album chart |
2 |
Single chart
| Song | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Chart Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| "Shampoo" | 2 |
Other songs charted
| Song | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Chart Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| "Virgin" | 181 |