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| origin = [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]
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| origin = [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]
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| years_active = 2011–2014
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| label = Alpha Entertainment Korea <br/> [[CJ E&M]]
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*[[Ferlyn Wong|Ferlyn]]
*[[Ferlyn Wong|Ferlyn]]
*[[Natasha Low|Tasha]]
*Jenny
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*JooA
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*[[Secret Number|Hana]]
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'''Skarf''' ({{lang-ko|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. The last official lineup consisted of four members, Tasha, Jenny, JooA and Hana.


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'''Skarf''' ({{langx|ko|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.
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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 plans to star new reality show on ''MBC MUSIC'' titled "Oh! My Skarf".

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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, due to 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tnp.sg/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>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.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.


==History==
==History==
===Pre-debut===
===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 when Ferlyn, Tasha and Elaine was 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.<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>
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 for 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|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>


===2012: Debut with "Skarf" and "Oh! My Skarf"===
===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.<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 8, 2012, Skarf released their first teaser for their title song "Oh! Dance" through Alpha Entertainment's official [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{cite news|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|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>
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|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.is/20130117014935/http://forums.allkpop.com/threads/rookie-girl-group-skarf-talk-about-their-potential-rivals-at-recent-debut-showcase.26690/ |dead-url=yes |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |accessdate=17 August 2012 |newspaper=[[allkpop]] |date=August 15, 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|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|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.today/20130117014935/http://forums.allkpop.com/threads/rookie-girl-group-skarf-talk-about-their-potential-rivals-at-recent-debut-showcase.26690/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |access-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 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>
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|title=Korean-Singaporean girl group Skarf debuts with "Oh! Dance" on 'Music 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 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.<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|accessdate=December 30, 2012}}</ref>
Sol left the group for 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]]|accessdate=December 30, 2012}}</ref>


===2013: ''"Luv Virus"'', Singapore showcase ===
===2013: ''"Luv Virus"'', Singapore showcase ===
[[File:Skarf in K-Force Special Show - Pyeongtaek, South Korea - 7 March 2013.jpg|thumbnail|right|Skarf at the K-Force Special Show]]
[[File:Skarf in K-Force Special Show - Pyeongtaek, South Korea - 7 March 2013.jpg|thumbnail|right|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=SKARF(스카프) 1st Mini Album - LUV VIRUS Teaser "Jenny(제니) Ver."|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.)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqf1uMYFjjE|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=31 May 2013}}</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}}|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}}</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===
===2014: Ferlyn's departure and disbandment===
On September 16, 2014, it was announced that Ferlyn will be leaving 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|accessdate=13 October 2014|date=16 September 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017202338/http://blog.koreaboo.com/post/97679186268/ferlyn-departs-from-girl-group-skarf-to-become-the|archivedate=17 October 2014|df=}}</ref> In 2017, former member and leader [[Natasha Low|Tasha]] competed in Mnet's talent show ''[[Idol School (2017 TV series)|Idol School]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=아이돌학교 학생들, '엄청나~' [SS포토]|url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=466568|website=News Inside|date=July 12, 2017|accessdate=August 3, 2017|language=ko}}</ref>
On September 16, 2014, Ferlyn left Skarf.<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|access-date=13 October 2014|date=16 September 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017202338/http://blog.koreaboo.com/post/97679186268/ferlyn-departs-from-girl-group-skarf-to-become-the|archive-date=17 October 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/singaporeans-last-shot-at-k-pop-stardom|title=Singaporean's last shot at K-pop stardom|last=hermes|date=2017-08-13|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en}}</ref>


==Former members==
==Former members==
* [[Natasha Low|Tasha]] ({{Korean|타샤}})
* [[Tasha Low|Tasha]] ({{Korean|타샤}}) - Leader
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* [[Ferlyn Wong|Ferlyn]] ({{Korean|페린}})
* Sol ({{Korean|솔}})
* Sol ({{Korean|솔}})
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* [[Ferlyn Wong|Ferlyn]] ({{Korean|페린}})
* Jenny ({{Korean|제니}})
* Jenny ({{Korean|제니}})
* JooA ({{Korean|주아}})
* JooA ({{Korean|주아}})
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==Discography==
==Discography==
=== Single Albums ===
=== Single albums ===
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! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]<br/><ref>Charted songs on [[Gaon Digital Chart]]:
*{{cite web|title=Luv Virus|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&targetTime=23&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|date=June 23, 2013}}</ref>
*{{cite web|title=Luv Virus|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&targetTime=23&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|date=June 23, 2013}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://cafe.daum.net/SKARF Skarf's Cafe Daum profile]
*[http://cafe.daum.net/SKARF Skarf's Cafe Daum profile]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/alphaentkorea?feature=CAMQwRs%3D/ Alpha Entertainment Korea's YouTube Channel]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/alphaentkorea?feature=CAMQwRs%3D/ Alpha Entertainment Korea's YouTube Channel]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130727094410/http://alphaentkorea.com/index.php Alpha Entertainment Korea official website via archive.org]

{{Skarf}}
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[[Category:South Korean girl groups]]
[[Category:South Korean girl groups]]
[[Category:Singapore–South Korea relations]]
[[Category:Singapore–South Korea relations]]
[[Category:2012 establishments in South Korea]]

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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

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.

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

[edit]

Pre-debut

[edit]

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 for 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"

[edit]

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 for 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

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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

[edit]

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

[edit]

Discography

[edit]

Single albums

[edit]
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

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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

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Television

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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

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  1. ^ "Ferlyn leaves K-pop group Skarf". The New Paper. September 16, 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
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  17. ^ Charted songs on Gaon Digital Chart:
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