Skarf
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 14, 2012 |
| Founder | Alpha Entertainment |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
Area served | South Korea, Singapore |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Skarf (; presented as SKarf) was a South Korean girl group established by Alpha Entertainment, featuring members from both Singapore and Korea. Their name reflects this blend, with "S" representing Singapore and "K" symbolizing Korea.
The group made their debut on August 14, 2012, launching their self-titled album "Skarf" and gaining attention through the reality series Oh! My Skarf aired on MBC MUSIC. On December 30, 2012, Sol exited the group due to personal circumstances; subsequently, JooA and Hana were added. Ferlyn left in September 2014 to focus on releasing a solo Mandarin EP. The final roster consisted of Tasha, Jenny, JooA, and Hana before the group quietly disbanded by late 2014.
Pre-debut
Between December 9 and 11, 2010, auditions were conducted by JYP Entertainment and Alpha Entertainment in Singapore and Hong Kong, resulting in the selection of Ferlyn, Tasha, and Elaine. After undergoing two years of training in South Korea, Elaine withdrew because of health issues and challenges during training. Alan Chan, CEO of Alpha Entertainment, intended to debut the group alongside Korean trainees within that year.
2012: Debut with "Skarf" and Oh! My Skarf
On August 8, 2012, Skarf unveiled their initial teaser for the lead single "Oh! Dance" through Alpha Entertainment’s YouTube channel, followed by individual member teasers. Their reality show Oh! My Skarf premiered on August 11 on MBC Music, providing viewers with insight into their pre-debut activities.
The complete music video for "Oh! Dance" was released on August 13. Their debut showcase took place in Seoul on August 14. Promotional activities commenced on August 17 with their first appearance on a Korean music program via Music Bank.
After Sol's departure at the end of 2012, Skarf introduced new members JooA (from Korea) and Hana (from Japan) for a comeback announced in February 2013.
2013: Luv Virus release and Singapore events
On May 19, Skarf revealed plans for their comeback with the mini album Luv Virus, which was officially released on May 28. Teasers for the title track were uploaded to Alpha Entertainment's YouTube channel ahead of the full music video premiere on May 31—marking their debut as a five-member ensemble. The mini album was also made available that day.
On July 3, it was announced that Skarf would hold a one-day restaurant event in Singapore where they personally prepared and sold food items; all proceeds were donated to charity. They also organized a fan signing event on August 10 and held a showcase named “Dreams Come True” at Kallang Theatre on August 11.
2014: Ferlyn's exit and group dissolution
Ferlyn officially left Skarf on September 16, 2014. Shortly thereafter, the group disbanded quietly. In 2015, reports indicated that the group's brand name was sold to South Korean entertainment firm CJ E&M for an undisclosed sum.
Former members
Single albums
| Title | Details | Peak positions | Sales | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||||||||||
| Skarf |
|
29 | — | ||||||||
| "—" indicates recordings that did not chart or were unavailable in that region. | |||||||||||
Extended plays
| Title | Information | Highest chart position | Units sold | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||||||||||
| Luv Virus |
|
19 | 816+ | ||||||||
| "—" indicates the release did not enter the charts or was unavailable in that region. | |||||||||||
Television
| Year | Broadcasting network | Program title | Character/Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MBC | Oh! My Skarf | Reality series documenting Skarf’s activities prior to debut | |
| 2013 | Gangnam Feel Dance | Featured as leader Tasha |