Skarf: Difference between revisions

| name = Skarf

| image = Skarf in May 2013.jpg

| caption = Skarf in May 2013

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| alias =

| origingenre = [[Seoul]], [[South KoreaK-pop]]

| genre years_active = [[K-pop]]2011–2014

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*[[Secret Number|Hana]]

|website module2 = {{URL|http://www.alphaent.com/}}

On December 30, 2012, Sol left Skarf, due tociting personal reasons and two new members, JooA and Hana, joined the group. On September 16, 2014, it was announced that Ferlyn will be leaving SKarfSkarf and will release a solo mandarin EP by 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.tnp.sgstraitstimes.com/entertainment/ferlyn-leaves-k-pop-group-skarf|title=Ferlyn leaves K-pop group Skarf|publisher=The New Paper|date=September 16, 2014|accessdate= 13 October 2014}}</ref> The last official lineup consisted of Tasha, Jenny, JooA and Hana. The group was quietly disbanded soon after by the end of 2014.

From 9 to 11 December 2010, [[JYP Entertainment]] and Alpha Entertainment held auditions in [[Singapore]] and [[Hong Kong]] and it was during that time that when Ferlyn, Tasha and Elaine waswere recruited into Alpha Entertainment with other finalists who passed the auditions. Ferlyn, Elaine and Tasha underwent two years of intensive training in South Korea and during late 2011, Elaine Yuki had dropped out of the group due tofor medical reasons and also because the training was too tough. Alpha's Chief Executive Officer Alan Chan stated that the girls would be groomed together with other Koreans to form a girl group debuting in this year.<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|title=JYP/ Alpha 2010 audition results|url=http://seoulrhythms.com/2011/04/15/jyp-alpha-2010-audition-results/|accessdate=17 August 2012|newspaper=SEOUL RHYTHMS|date=April 15, 2011}}</ref>

On August 8, 2012, Skarf released their first teaser for their title song "Oh! Dance" through Alpha Entertainment's official [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|title=Korean-Singaporean girl group Skarf releases debut MV teaser for "Oh! Dance"|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/korean-singaporean-girl-group-skarf-releases-debut-mv-teaser-for-oh-dance|accessdate=17 August 2012|newspaper=[[allkpop]]|date=August 8, 2012}}</ref> On August 9, 2012, the individual teasers of the members was then released to introduce each of the members.<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|title=Skarf reveals individual video teasers|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/skarf-reveals-individual-video-teasers|accessdate=17 August 2012|newspaper=[[allkpop]]|date=May 21, 2012}}</ref>

On August 10, 2012, it was announced that Skarf would have their own reality program on [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]] Music titled "Oh! My Skarf", the show is scheduled to air starting on August 11 at 7 PM KST. The show will reveal the pre-debut lives of the girl group members as they prepare for their upcoming debut.<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|title=Rookie group Skarf to reveal their everyday lives through new reality show|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/rookie-group-skarf-to-reveal-their-everyday-lives-through-new-reality-show|accessdate=17 August 2012|newspaper=[[allkpop]]|date=10 August 2012}}</ref>

After releasing the third music video teaser for their title song on August 12, 2012, the music video for "Oh! Dance" was released one day after<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|title=Rookie group Skarf releases MV for "Oh! Dance"|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/rookie-group-skarf-releases-mv-for-oh-dance|accessdate=17 August 2012|newspaper=[[allkpop]]|date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> and on August 14, 2012, Skarf held their debut showcase in Seoul.<ref>{{cite news|last= |first= |title=Rookie girl group SKarf talk about their potential rivals at recent debut showcase |url=http://forums.allkpop.com/threads/rookie-girl-group-skarf-talk-about-their-potential-rivals-at-recent-debut-showcase.26690/ |archive-url=https://archive.istoday/20130117014935/http://forums.allkpop.com/threads/rookie-girl-group-skarf-talk-about-their-potential-rivals-at-recent-debut-showcase.26690/ |dead-url-status=yesdead |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |accessdateaccess-date=17 August 2012 |newspaper=[[allkpop]] |date=August 15, 2012 }}</ref>

On August 17, 2012, Skarf started their promotions on [[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]] with their title song "Oh! Dance", it was also the first music program that the girls had ever performed on in South Korea.<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|title=Korean-Singaporean girl group Skarf debuts with "Oh! Dance" on ‘Music'Music Bank’Bank'!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/korean-singaporean-girl-group-skarf-debuts-with-oh-dance-on-music-bank|accessdate=17 August 2012|newspaper=[[allkpop]]|date=August 17, 2012}}</ref>

Sol left the group due tofor personal reasons and the group announced on December 30, 2012, that they will make a comeback with the addition of Korean member JooA and Japanese member Hana during February 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=SKarf Undergoes Member Changes|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/skarf-undergoes-member-changes-and-becomes-a-five-member-group|publisher=allkpop.com[[Allkpop]]|accessdate=December 30, 2012}}</ref>

On May 19, it was revealed that Skarf would be making a comeback with their first mini album ''"[[Luv Virus]]"'' on 28 May. On 28 May, the video teasers of each member of Skarf for the title song ''Luv Virus'' was released through Alpha Entertainment's official YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web|title=SKARF(스카프) 1st Mini Album - LUV VIRUS Teaser "Jenny(제니) Ver."| date=28 May 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAwIjbGKNTg|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref> On May 31, 2013, the full music video for the title track ''Luv Virus'' was uploaded onto their official YouTube channel, marking their first music video filmed as a five-member group instead of the four -member group previously. Their mini album titled ''Luv Virus'' was also released on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|title=SKARF(스카프) 1st Mini Album - LUV VIRUS M/V (Full Ver.)| date=30 May 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqf1uMYFjjE|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=31 May 2013}}</ref>

On July 3, Skarf announced that they would be visiting Singapore to hold a one-day restaurant food event. Skarf themselves would be preparing the food that would be sold for that day and stated that the earnings from the event will be donated to charity.<ref>{{cite web|title=SKARF(스카프) Singapore Event (7/8-7/11) {{sic|nolink=y|Infomation}}| date=3 July 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gYaCZt1psY|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=7 July 2013}}</ref> It was also announced that they will be holding a fan sign on August 10 and on August 11, they will be holding their showcase titled “Dreams Come True” at Kallang Theatre.<ref>{{cite web|title=[Recap] Rookie girl group SKarf holds first showcase in Singapore|url=http://www.imaginenetwork.tv/news/recap-rookie-girl-group-skarf-holds-first-showcase-in-singapore/8337/|publisher=Imagine Network TV|date=11 August 2013|access-date=23 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063234/http://www.imaginenetwork.tv/news/recap-rookie-girl-group-skarf-holds-first-showcase-in-singapore/8337/|archive-date=23 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2014: Ferlyn's departure and disbandment===

On September 16, 2014, it was announced that Ferlyn will be leavingleft Skarf and will release a Mandarin solo EP (extended play) in 2015.<ref name=ferlynDeparts>{{cite web|url=http://blog.koreaboo.com/post/97679186268/ferlyn-departs-from-girl-group-skarf-to-become-the|title=FERLYN DEPARTS FROM GIRL GROUP SKARF TO BECOME THE LEADER OF AN UPCOMING K-POP GROUP|publisher=Korea Boo|accessdateaccess-date=13 October 2014|date=16 September 2014|deadurlurl-status=yesdead|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017202338/http://blog.koreaboo.com/post/97679186268/ferlyn-departs-from-girl-group-skarf-to-become-the|archivedatearchive-date=17 October 2014|df=}}</ref> InThe 2017,group formerwas memberquietly anddisbanded leadersoon [[Natashaafter, Low|Tasha]]and competedlater in Mnet's2015, its brand name was reportedly sold to South talentKorean showentertainment company ''[[IdolCJ SchoolE&M]] (2017at TVan series)|Idolundisclosed School]]''sum.<ref>{{citeCite web|title=아이돌학교 학생들, '엄청나~' [SS포토]news|url=httphttps://www.newsinsidestraitstimes.krcom/newslifestyle/articleView.html?idxno=466568entertainment/singaporeans-last-shot-at-k-pop-stardom|websitetitle=NewsSingaporean's Insidelast shot at K-pop stardom|last=hermes|date=July 12, 2017-08-13|accessdatework=AugustThe 3,Straits 2017Times|access-date=2018-11-29|language=koen}}</ref>

* [[NatashaTasha Low|Tasha]] ({{Korean|타샤}}) - Leader

=== Single Albumsalbums ===

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! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]<br/><ref>Charted songs on [[Gaon Digital Chart]]:

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