After School Club
GenreEntertainment, Music
Written byYang Seon-jin
Lee A-ra
Directed byKim Ji-hyun
Presented by
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes583 (as of July 18, 2023) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerSummer Jung
ProducerLee Hyun-ah
Production locationSeoul
Camera setupMultiple
Running time50-54 minutes
Original release
NetworkArirang TV (Korea/Worldwide)
Myx TV (US/Europe/Middle East)
Hallypop (Philippines)
ReleaseApril 17, 2013 (2013-04-17) –
present
Related
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Superstar K
Show! Music Core
Wave K

After School Club, often shortened to ASC, is a South Korean interactive music talk show that primarily airs on Arirang TV. Premiering on April 17, 2013, the show is currently co-hosted by Allen and Taeyoung of Cravity and Aaron Kwak. After School Club's live broadcast spotlights Korean musicians, primarily K-pop idols and groups, and is spoken in English as the program is directed towards an international audience.

After School Club is produced by Lee Hyun-ah and executive produced by Summer Jung. Aside from its television broadcasts, After School Club is also livestreamed online and utilizes social media technologies such as Twitter and Google Hangouts to directly interact with international fans. Through this, the show features a live audience consisting of the guests' fans that are shown through video chats.

Premise and format

ASC features various musical guests of South Korea and the series is directed at an international audience so the principal language is English with Korean subtitles and translations produced on air.[1] Fans can join in on the live broadcasts through video chats in Google Hangouts, send in tweets to the show's official Twitter account, and are also able to share comments, ask questions, and request music videos on the show's official Facebook account.[2] The show is also livestreamed on Viki, Soompi, DramaFever,[3][4][5] Youtube, and V Live.

Two activities that take place every episode are the Roll Calls and Hangouts. During the "Roll Call" portion Twitter users tweet their name, location, the time and generally a short message to the weekly guest. Those that participate may be singled out during the beginning of the episode and given a shout out by the guest. "Hangouts" are typically done twice an episode where some fans are selected for a real-time Google Hangout on the show which usually involves something (such as a song or dance) prepared by the fan to show to the guest(s) and a request. Other activities include prepared performances for fans by the guests, such as impressions, dances, and short parodies.[6]

On March 5, 2014 (episode 48) the show expanded to include a second episode every week known as the After School Club After Show which features other guest appearances and behind-the-scenes footage from the previous episodes. The production team announced on Twitter that the After Show segment would be retired; the last After Show was on February 25, 2015 (episode 148).

The show joined V Live on August 25, 2015, Instagram on June 1, 2016, and Snapchat on January 2, 2017.[7][8]

A new logo and a new studio set was introduced beginning from Episode 361 on March 26, 2019.

Hosting history

The original hosts of After School Club were Eric Nam and Jang Han-byul. 15&'s Park Jimin (now going by the name Jamie) was originally a guest for episode 67 as part of 15& and was an occasional co-host for the main show/MC of After Show from episode 87 onwards. Jamie was promoted to co-host of the main show after the cancellation of After Show. U-KISS's Kevin Woo was originally a guest on episode 3 and was a co-host for the main show from episode 43 onwards.

On April 11, 2016, it was announced that Eric would be leaving the show, the April 12 episode being his last appearance.[9] On June 21, 2016, it was announced that Jae of Day6, who was a guest on episode 214, would be a co-host starting with episode 218.

On April 3, 2018, it was announced that Kevin would be graduating as MC of the show. His last episode as an MC was on April 10 and ASC held graduation ceremony for him on April 17.[10]

On July 5, 2018, it was announced that Jae would be graduating as MC of the show after two years, with his last episode airing on July 17.[11] On July 18, it was announced that Seungmin of Stray Kids and Han Hee-jun would co-host with Jamie.[12] Seungmin left the show on December 12 due to scheduling conflicts.[13] Seungmin's last episode aired on December 25.[14]

On March 20, 2019, it was announced on Twitter that Kim Woo-sung of The Rose will be the third MC beginning with episode 361 on March 26, 2019.[15] Woosung left the show on December 31 due to his future promotions and busy performance schedules.[16] He was replaced by Park Yu-ri of JxR, whose first episode aired on March 3, 2020.[17] Yuri departed after the August 25, 2020, episode.[18] In October 2020, Jaeyun of TO1 was announced as the new co-host of After School Club, and he begin emceeing starting from the October 13 episode.[19]

On September 1, 2021, it was announced that Kim Byeongkwan of A.C.E would be replacing Heejun as the new co-host of the program, following Heejun's departure following the August 31, 2021, episode.[20] Byeongkwan graduated from the show on March 22, 2022, due to his impending enlistment in the military.[21] He was replaced by Cravity's Allen.[22]

Jaeyun graduated from the show on June 21.[23] He was replaced by former NU'EST member Aaron Kwak beginning from the July 26th episode.[24] After hosting for over seven years, Jamie departed the show following the August 16th episode to focus on her music career and to work on her new album.[25] She was replaced by Cravity's Taeyoung beginning from the September 6 episode.[26]

Current cast

Allen and Taeyoung of Cravity (left) and Aaron Kwak (right) are the current co-hosts of After School Club, both having joined the show in 2022.
Jamie (pictured) joined After School Club in July 2014 and served as an official host from March 2015 until August 2022. She hosted the program for seven years, the longest time period out of any host.
Name[27] Duration Notes
Allen Episode 516 – present (co-host) Co-host with Aaron and Taeyoung. Replaced Byeongkwan as a host.
Aaron Episode 533 – present (co-host) Co-host with Allen and Taeyoung. Replaced Jaeyun as a host.
Taeyoung Episode 538 – present (co-host) Co-host with Allen and Aaron. Replaced Jamie as a host.

Former cast

Name Duration Notes
Jang Han-byul Episode 1 – 39 Co-host with Eric. One of the first hosts of the program.
Eric Nam Episode 150, 300 (guest)
Episode 1 – 207		 Co-host with Hanbyul, Kevin, and Jimin. One of the first hosts of the program.
Kevin Woo Episode 3, 31, 312 (guest)
Episode 43 – 311 (co-host)		 Replaced Hanbyul from episode 43 onwards. Co-hosted with Jimin and Jae after Eric Nam's departure. Originally a guest on episode 3 with uBeat and episode 31 with U-KISS.
Jae Episode 214, 325 (guest)
Episode 218 – 324 (co-host)		 Co-host with Jimin and Kevin. Replaced main host Eric Nam. Originally a guest on episode 214.
Seungmin Episode 310, 318, 329, 340 (guest)
Episode 326 – 348 (co-host)		 Co-host with Jimin and Heejun. Replaced Jae and Kevin as a host. Originally a guest on episodes 310 and 318 with Stray Kids.
Woosung Episode 361 – 401 (co-host) Co-host with Jimin and Heejun. Replaced Seungmin as a host.
Yuri Park Episode 401 – 435 (co-host) Co-host with Jimin and Heejun. Replaced Woosung as a host.
Han Heejun Episode 326 – 486 (co-host) Co-host with Jamie, Seungmin, Woosung, Yuri, and Jaeyun. Replaced Jae as a host.
Byeongkwan Episode 473, 482 (guest host)
Episode 487 – 515 (co-host)		 Co-host with Jamie and Jaeyun. Replaced Heejun as a host.
Jaeyun Episode 442 – 528 (co-host) Co-host with Jamie, Byeongkwan, and Allen. Replaced Yuri as a host.
Jamie Episode 67 (guest)
Episode 87 – 536 (co-host)		 Co-host with Eric, Kevin, Jae, Seungmin, Heejun, Woosung, Yuri, Jaeyun, Byeongkwan, Allen, and Aaron. Used to exclusively host on the After Show and guest host on the main show before After Show's cancellation.

Cast timeline

Generation Name Episode(s)
1 Jang Hanbyul, Eric Nam 1-39
2 Eric Nam, Kevin 43-86
3 Eric Nam, Kevin, Jamie 87-207
4 Kevin, Jamie 208-217
5 Kevin, Jamie, Jae 218-311
6 Jamie, Jae 312-324
7 Jamie, Seungmin, Heejun 326-348
8 Jamie, Heejun 349-360, 402-409, 436-441
9 Jamie, Heejun, Woosung 361-401
10 Jamie, Heejun, Yuri 410-435, 427
11 Jamie, Heejun, Jaeyun 442-486
12 Jamie, Jaeyun, Byeongkwan 487-515
13 Jamie, Jaeyun, Allen 517-528
14 Jamie, Allen 529-535
15 Allen, Aaron, Taeyoung 538-present

Guest cast

List of episodes and guests

References

  1. ↑ Gyung Eun, Park (November 18, 2015). "세계로 가는 아리랑TV K팝 줄 섰네". The Kyunghang Shinmun. The Kyunghang Shinmun. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ "After School Club Official Website". After School Club Official Website. Arirang. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ After School Club, archived from the original on December 11, 2015, retrieved August 11, 2016
  4. ↑ "After School Club - SoompiTV". After School Club - SoompiTV. Archived from the original on August 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ "New and Coming Soon to DramaFever May 23 to May 29". DramaFever. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  6. ↑ "After School Club: About the Program". After School Club. Arirang. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (June 1, 2016). "Hey ASCers! Guess what? We FINALLY caught up with the world and made an instagram account! Go follow (asc_arirang) for ASC updates and pics!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Twitter.
  8. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (January 3, 2017). "ASC's new SNS for 2017! tagboard X snapchat! Snap to add After School Club! 👻arirang_ASC" (Tweet). Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Eric Nam to Leave "After School Club" This Week". Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  10. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (April 4, 2018). "https://t.co/Q53nJjQk2I" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (July 6, 2018). "https://t.co/Ss6ZwwvJ2B" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (July 18, 2018). "ASCers! It's time to finally reveal our new MCs! Say hello to the new hosts of After School Club, 'Vitamin Jimin', 'Older Brother Heejun', and 'Youngest Seungmin'! The new era begins next Tuesday! https://t.co/rTJZXrmaDm" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (December 13, 2018). "https://t.co/OSR0uKE2RF" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (December 25, 2018). "Seungmin, thank you for your energy, enthusiasm, and diligence. We hope being an ASC MC was a precious memory and experience for you💖 The summer, fall, and winter we spent with you were wonderful and we'll never forget them💙 We love you Seungmin💗 Good bye our maknae MC💕 https://t.co/VHphCshHdR" (Tweet). Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Twitter.
  15. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (March 20, 2019). "ASCers! Say hello to the new face of ASC! The 3rd MC that will be joining #HEEMIN for the new era💗 Welcome to ASC @TheRose_0803 Woosung! Please show your love❣ for our maknae MC ASCers! https://t.co/Q3qhMqdJ3E" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Luu, Tracey (December 28, 2019). "Woosung to leave ASC's host position". All Access Asia. Archived from the original on March 4, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  17. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (February 28, 2020). "ASCers! Let's show a warm ASC welcome to our newest MC :) Welcome to the ASC Family MC YURI💖 You're in for a wild ride because our ASCers are the coolest, most supportive fam out there😘 We can't wait for our journey with you! 🎉 https://t.co/rQNJZ3klZ4" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  18. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (August 13, 2020). "https://t.co/EIJY6jGozZ" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  19. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (October 8, 2020). "Introducing ASC's newest MC @too_offcl JAEYUN! We are so excited to have him as a member of the family! Welcome to ASC JAEYUN, looking forward to the memories we'll make TOOgether 🧸🍰❤ #ASC_New_MC_JAEYUN https://t.co/FA2ms5OFsT" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  20. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (September 1, 2021). "ASCers! Say hello to your new MC BYEONGKWAN! 🎉 Welcome to the ASC family BYEONGKWAN🙂 Just so you know, this is the best fam ever♥️ Let's show him some ASCer love! https://t.co/mzGgRZ4Pb1" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (March 9, 2022). "https://t.co/3B9ZGXS6vT" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  22. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (March 24, 2022). "Proudly introducing the newest member of our family! Welcome MC ALLEN💐 Having you join us is the best 'Adrenaline' rush ever❤ @CRAVITYstarship #ASC_New_MC_ALLEN https://t.co/H97MxC4lHp" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  23. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (June 10, 2022). "https://t.co/28tkh7m40T" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
  24. ↑ Lee, Minji (July 25, 2022). "뉴이스트 출신 아론 '애프터스쿨클럽' 새 MC 합류 [공식]" [Aaron from NU'EST joins 'After School Club' as new MC]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  25. ↑ Lee, Seul (August 12, 2022). "제이미, 7년 만 '애프터 스쿨 클럽' 하차.."새 앨범 작업 박차"" [Jamie leaves 'After School Club' after hosting for 7 years..."Starting work on a new album"]. XSports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  26. ↑ After School Club [@arirang_ASC] (September 1, 2022). "Let's show some ASC love to our newest family member!🐯🐈👏🏻Welcome MC TAEYOUNG ♥️ #ASC_New_MC_TAEYOUNG" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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