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I watched this and need to admit, I needed this!

It's a horror but not a typical one, it's also kind of a psychological drama/thriller.

Most of the horrors are very straightforward, but this story was very well planned and more complicated. Not ghosts were the centre but stories of ppl.

I'm happy I gave it a go, this was two day watch, I couldn't stop thinking about what's next! It really gave me the chills I haven't felt for long time in series/movies.

Great drama 👌🏼 🔥

#kdrama #soyoung #kang minah #baek sun ho #byeon wooseok #horror #if wishes could kill #netflix kdrama #netflix

Happy 17th anniversary to After School!

After School was a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009, known for its bold, performance-focused concept and a unique “graduation” system in which members could join or leave the group over time, inspired by Japanese idol models, which made the lineup more fluid than most K-pop groups and allowed the group to constantly reinvent itself while keeping the brand name active. Their image was notably more mature, chic, and sometimes provocative compared to many contemporaries, and they were often marketed as strong, charismatic performers rather than cute or bubbly idols, which helped them stand out during the late second-generation K-pop era.

Musically, After School explored a wide range of styles, starting with electro-pop and dance tracks like “Ah!” and “Because of You,” then moving into more dramatic and theatrical concepts with songs such as “Bang!” which featured marching-band influences and large-scale choreography, and later embracing bold, club-oriented sounds with tracks like “Flashback.” Their songs often emphasized intensity, rhythm, and performance impact, with strong beats designed to match demanding choreography, and the group earned a reputation for syncing music and concept into a cohesive stage experience rather than relying only on catchy hooks.

One of After School’s defining traits was their commitment to concept-specific, physically demanding performances that went beyond standard dance routines, most famously their pole-dancing stages during the “First Love” era, which required months of professional training and was presented as both athletic and artistic rather than purely sensual, as well as tap dancing and drumming elements in earlier eras, reinforcing the idea that each comeback was built around mastering a new performance skill. This dedication to challenging stage concepts earned them respect within the industry and among fans, and it also shaped their image as a group willing to take risks and push boundaries in mainstream K-pop.

The group’s graduation system led to several lineup changes over the years, with members such as Kahi, Bekah, and Jungah leaving after “graduating,” while new members like Nana, Raina, E-Young, and Lizzy joined at different times, creating multiple generations of After School that each brought slightly different vocal colors, visuals, and personalities to the group. While this system allowed flexibility and fresh energy, it also made it harder for the general public to form long-term attachments to a fixed lineup, which some fans feel contributed to instability in the group’s popularity compared to more consistent groups of the same era.

After School also expanded into sub-units, most notably Orange Caramel, which became extremely popular for its quirky, bright, and comedic concept that contrasted sharply with After School’s mature image, featuring catchy, playful songs like “Magic Girl,” “Aing,” and “Catallena,” as well as After School Blue and After School Red, which explored softer and more powerful concepts respectively, showing the versatility of the members and giving them more targeted musical identities. These sub-units increased individual member recognition and kept the brand visible even when full-group promotions were limited.

Over time, full-group comebacks became less frequent, and the group gradually went on an unofficial hiatus, with members focusing on acting, solo music, modeling, and variety work, especially Nana, who achieved significant success as an actress and visual icon, and Raina, who pursued solo singing and collaborations. Despite the lack of formal disbandment announcements for many years, After School is generally considered inactive as a group, though reunions and anniversary appearances have kept nostalgia alive among fans who remember them as one of the most distinctive performance-driven girl groups of their generation.

In the broader context of K-pop history, After School is often remembered as a group that prioritized stage ambition and concept execution over safe commercial formulas, influencing later acts that embraced athletic or skill-based performance concepts, and they are frequently cited as an example of how experimental ideas can earn critical respect even if they do not always translate into long-term mainstream dominance. Their legacy lies in their willingness to evolve, their strong visual identity, and their reputation for turning each comeback into a spectacle built around discipline, reinvention, and theatrical impact.