Skarf

Skarf (Korean: 스카프; stylized as SKarf) was a South Korean girl group formed by Alpha Entertainment. The meaning behind the group's name is based on the word "scarf". The S stands for Singapore while the C was switched out with the K for Korea.

Skarf
Skarf in May 2013
Skarf in May 2013
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2011–2014
LabelsAlpha Entertainment Korea
CJ E&M
Past members

On August 14, 2012, they made their official debut and released their first self-titled album "Skarf". To get their name known by public, the rookie girl group Skarf starred in a new reality show on MBC MUSIC titled "Oh! My Skarf".

On December 30, 2012, Sol left Skarf citing personal reasons and two new members, JooA and Hana, joined the group. On September 16, 2014, it was announced that Ferlyn will be leaving Skarf and will release a solo mandarin EP by 2015.[1] The last official lineup consisted of Tasha, Jenny, JooA and Hana. The group was quietly disbanded soon after by the end of 2014.

History

Pre-debut

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 Ferlyn, Tasha and Elaine were 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 to 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.[2]

2012: Debut with "Skarf" and "Oh! My Skarf"

On August 8, 2012, Skarf released their first teaser for their title song "Oh! Dance" through Alpha Entertainment's official YouTube channel.[3] On August 9, 2012, the individual teasers of the members was then released to introduce each of the members.[4]

On August 10, 2012, it was announced that Skarf would have their own reality program on 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.[5]

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[6] and on August 14, 2012, Skarf held their debut showcase in Seoul.[7]

On August 17, 2012, Skarf started their promotions on 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.[8]

Sol left the group due to 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.[9]

2013: "Luv Virus", Singapore showcase
Skarf at the K-Force Special Show

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.[10] 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.[11]

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.[12] 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.[13]

2014: Ferlyn's departure and disbandment

On September 16, 2014, Ferlyn left Skarf.[14] The group was quietly disbanded soon after, and later in 2015, its brand name was reportedly sold to South Korean entertainment company CJ E&M at an undisclosed sum.[15]

Former members

Discography

Single albums
Title Details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[16]
Skarf
  • Released: August 13, 2012
  • Label: Alpha Entertainment
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
 29 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays
Title Details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[17]
Luv Virus
  • Released: May 31, 2013
  • Label: Alpha Entertainment
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
 19 816+
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

Television
Year Network Title Role Remarks
2012 MBC Oh! My Skarf Reality show about Skarf's lives before debut
2013 Gangnam Feel Dance Leader Tasha starred on this show.

References
  1. "Ferlyn leaves K-pop group Skarf". The New Paper. September 16, 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  2. "JYP/ Alpha 2010 audition results". SEOUL RHYTHMS. April 15, 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  3. "Korean-Singaporean girl group Skarf releases debut MV teaser for "Oh! Dance"". allkpop. August 8, 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  4. "Skarf reveals individual video teasers". allkpop. May 21, 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  5. "Rookie group Skarf to reveal their everyday lives through new reality show". allkpop. 10 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  6. "Rookie group Skarf releases MV for "Oh! Dance"". allkpop. August 14, 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  7. "Rookie girl group SKarf talk about their potential rivals at recent debut showcase". allkpop. August 15, 2012. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  8. "Korean-Singaporean girl group Skarf debuts with "Oh! Dance" on 'Music Bank'!". allkpop. August 17, 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  9. "SKarf Undergoes Member Changes". allkpop.com. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
  10. "SKARF(스카프) 1st Mini Album - LUV VIRUS Teaser "Jenny(제니) Ver."". YouTube. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  11. "SKARF(스카프) 1st Mini Album - LUV VIRUS M/V (Full Ver.)". YouTube. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  12. "SKARF(스카프) Singapore Event (7/8-7/11) Infomation [sic]". YouTube. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  13. "[Recap] Rookie girl group SKarf holds first showcase in Singapore". Imagine Network TV. 11 August 2013. Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  14. "FERLYN DEPARTS FROM GIRL GROUP SKARF TO BECOME THE LEADER OF AN UPCOMING K-POP GROUP". Korea Boo. 16 September 2014. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  15. hermes (2017-08-13). "Singaporean's last shot at K-pop stardom". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
  16. Gaon Album Chart:
  17. Charted songs on Gaon Digital Chart:
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