Kim Jung-ah

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jung-ah?

Subject:

Kim Jung-ah

Known for:

South Korean singer known for her time in After School and subsequent successful solo career.

Born:

1983-08-02

Century / Era:

1983s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Jung-ah (Korean: 김정아; born August 2, 1983), known professionally as Jung Ah or Jung A, is a South Korean singer. She was a member of Kiss Five and the former leader of After School. In 2016, Pledis Entertainment announced that her contract had expired and she had graduated from After School naturally. Kim joined with After School's unofficial first appearance on December 29, 2008, at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with Son Dam-bi and Kahi. In the beginning on 2009, After School released debut single album New Schoolgirl, with the lead single "AH!" on January 15.

Career & Major Achievements

After School made their debut stage on MBC's January 17 episode of Music Core. Jung Ah became the new leader of the group after Kahi's graduation. In September 2012, it was announced that Jung Ah had been cast into MBC Every1's drama Reckless Family 2. On April 7, 2015, Pledis Entertainment announced that Jung Ah and labelmate Han Dong Geun would be releasing a duet entitled "Between the Two of Us" on April 16. On January 28, 2016, Jung Ah's contract with Pledis Entertainment expired and she graduated from After School after seven years of activity.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On May 25, 2016, Jung Ah announced she'd debut as a solo artist with a new album in June, featuring rapper J-STAR. On March 25, 2013, reports surfaced stating that Jungah and Shinee's Onew had been dating for over a year after images were released showing them together. In the past, Onew had stated that Jungah was his "ideal girl". Representatives for both Jungah and Onew denied the dating allegations and stated that they are just "close friends". However, netizens were not convinced after unveiling Twitter conversations between Jungah and Onew where they had mentioned "buying dinner" and Jungah had mentioned that she had "fallen in love".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1983 (1983-08-02): Birth of Kim Jung-ah — South Korean singer known for her time in After School and subsequent successful solo career.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Kim joined with After School's unofficial first appearance on December 29, 2008, at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with Son Dam-bi and Kahi.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In the beginning on 2009, After School released debut single album New Schoolgirl, with the lead single "AH!
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In September 2012, it was announced that Jung Ah had been cast into MBC Every1's drama Reckless Family 2.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — On March 25, 2013, reports surfaced stating that Jungah and Shinee's Onew had been dating for over a year after images were released showing them together.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — On April 7, 2015, Pledis Entertainment announced that Jung Ah and labelmate Han Dong Geun would be releasing a duet entitled "Between the Two of Us" on April 16.
7. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Pledis Entertainment announced that her contract had expired and she had graduated from After School naturally.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jung-ah

True or False: “Kim Jung-ah was a member of the group f(x) before joining After School.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She was not a member of f(x); her primary group affiliations mentioned are Kiss Five and After School.

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