Back in July, Pledis Entertainment announced that they were searching for After School's ninth member. After an overwhelming response of applicants, the agency has finally narrowed it down to a new member. Fans can finally meet the newest member of the girl group, as Pledis Entertainment announced on December 31st, "The ninth member of After School will be introduced through MBC's 'Gayo Daejun'." After School is said to have prepared this secretly with MBC, and the performance will showcase the ninth member's unique charms. A representative stated, "The new member was praised by MBC representatives during a pre-meeting. After School will delight their fans with this hot surprise on the celebratory final day of 2010." Source: TV Report == [UPDATE] After School's leader, Kahi, recently revealed the name of their newest member through a tweet: "Today! After School's new member Noh Lee Young will be introduced at 'MBC Gayo Daejun'. Performing a cool performance together! hahaha~ Please cheer hard for us~ Ah~!! Today is the last day of 2010!!!! ack!^^ Next year I will live a more fruitful life!! haha^^" Netizens have already dug up videos of Lee Young playing the guitar and singing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5K7uaVjiwU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfBlIzA5mYw Thanks to everyone sent in a tip on this.