Following the success of their debut Japanese single "Bang!" and their second and third singles, "Diva" and "Rambling Girls", After School has released their first full-length Japanese album entitled "PLAYGIRLZ" on March 14th.

To promote their new album, After School leader Kahi left a message on the group's official Japanese homepage. Kahi wrote:

Hello, this is Kahi, the leader.

Not being able to see you guys has been long and sad.
I can’t wait to see you guys!
And everyone!
Have you already listened to the album that’s been finally completed??
This album is packed with all our memories since our debut.
We put in a lot of thought into recording each song.
I hope as many people as possible listen to this album.
And I hope it puts them in a happy mood.
There’s a concert in April!
This concert is very important to After School.
We’re going to fully prepare and create a fun and cool stage, so please look forward to it!
I love you~♪

by Kahi.

Meanwhile, After School will be having their first concert tour in Japan this coming April. The tour is being called "AFTERSCHOOL First Japan Tour 2012 - PLAYGIRLZ", and it’s scheduled to kick off at the Zepp Tokyo on April 27th, followed by the Zepp Nagoya on April 28th. The girls will then move onto Namba, Osaka for the 30th.


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