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Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls () was a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in February 2007 with the single "Irony (Wonder Girls song), Irony" and 5 members: Park Ye-eun, Yeeun, Sunye, Sunmi, Hyuna, and Ahn So-hee, Sohee. After Hyuna's departure in July, Kim Yu-bin (musician), Yubin was added into the group prior to the release of their debut studio album, ''The Wonder Years (Wonder Girls album), The Wonder Years'' (2007). The album spawned the hit single "Tell Me (Wonder Girls song), Tell Me", which topped various South Korean music charts. Wonder Girls further established themselves as one of the top girl groups in the country with the hit singles "So Hot" and "Nobody (Wonder Girls song), Nobody", released in 2008. After being released as a single in the U.S. in 2009, "Nobody" charted at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making Wonder Girls the first South Korean act to enter the chart. The group began their entry into the American mark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Ye-eun
Park Ye-eun (; born May 26, 1989), professionally known as Yeeun, Yenny, or Ha:tfelt, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and composer known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group Wonder Girls. In July 2014, she made her debut as solo artist under the name Ha:tfelt with released her solo EP '' Me?''. In early 2017, Wonder Girls officially disbanded due to contract expiration. Following the disbandment, Yeeun signed with Amoeba Culture to continue her career as solo artist. Career 2007–2013: Career beginnings In January 2007, Park was revealed as the fifth member of Wonder Girls. The group officially debuted on MBC's ''Show! Music Core'' on February 10, 2007. She composed the songs "Saying I Love You" and "For Wonderful", and performed them live in one of Wonder Girls' US concerts. She also composed "G.N.O (Girl's Night Out)" from their sophomore album and '' Wonder World''. In 2012, Park wrote a song for the Korean drama series '' Dream High 2'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irony (Wonder Girls Song)
''The Wonder Begins'' is the debut single album by South Korean girl group Wonder Girls, released on February 13, 2007, through JYP Entertainment. It contains the main track "Irony", written and produced by Park Jin-young. The release also contains three additional tracks: "Bad Boy", "It's Not Love", and a remix of "Irony". An accompanying music video for "Irony" features members Sohee, Yeeun, Sunmi and Hyuna getting revenge on Sunye's unfaithful boyfriend by using a voodoo doll to embarrass him. ''The Wonder Begins'' is the group's only release that was promoted with member Hyuna, who left the group in July 2007. Irony Versions "Irony" was pre-released on Melon on February 6, 2007. The original studio version featuring the original line-up (Min Sunye, Park Yeeun, Lee Sunmi, Kim Hyuna and Ahn Sohee) is available on ''The Wonder Begins'' and on their debut studio album ''The Wonder Years''. The song was later re-recorded for the Japanese release of their greatest hits album ''Won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Band (rock And Pop)
A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble that performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre. A four-piece band is the most common configuration in rock and pop music. In the early years, the configuration was typically two guitarists (a lead guitarist and a rhythm guitarist, with one of them singing lead vocals), a bassist, and a drummer (e.g. the Beatles and KISS). Another common formation is a vocalist who does not play an instrument, electric guitarist, bass guitarist, and a drummer (e.g. the Who, the Monkees, Led Zeppelin and U2). Sometimes, in addition to electric guitars, electric bass, and drums, also a keyboardist (especially a pianist) plays. Additionally, rock and pop bands can also include boy bands or girl bands, which many times have bands where the members do not play any instruments but sing and dance instead. Such is the case of Menudo, the Spice Girls and K-pop groups, for example. Etymology The usage of band as "group of musicians" origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like Money (song)
"Like Money" is a single by the South Korean girl group Wonder Girls. The song features Senegalese-American singer Akon. The song and music video were released July 10, 2012. The song was sent to mainstream top 40 stations on September 17, 2012.Hicap, Jonathan MWonder Girls, Akon collaborate on 'Like Money' ''Manila Bulletin''. July 10, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012. The song was the last English language release by Wonder Girls. Background Prior to its release, the song was featured on their TV movie, ''The Wonder Girls'', which aired on TeenNick. The song was written by Cri$tyle, and Lukas Hilbert and produced by Woo S. Rhee " RAINSTONE" and Hilbert, with music by Aleksander Kronlund, Woo S. Rhee " RAINSTONE " and Lukas Hilbert with additional executive production by Teriy Keys. The choreography was created by Jonte' Moaning, who previously created the choreography for " The DJ is Mine" and "Be My Baby". Release and promotion On July 4, 2012 the first teaser for the music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonder Party
''Wonder Party'' is the third EP by South Korean girl group Wonder Girls. It was released digitally on June 3, 2012, and physically on June 6, 2012. The lead single "Like This" was released on June 3. Its deluxe version was released in the United States on June 19, 2012. ''Wonder Party'' is the last mini-album by the Wonder Girls to feature members Sunye and Sohee before their departures from the group in December 2013 and 2014. Background and release With the release of ''Wonder Party'', the group was reported to be undergoing a "musical transformation" by releasing the "powerful dance track" "Like This". J.Y. Park wrote via his Twitter page: "Wonder Girls’ US album now complete, and all the songs on their Korean album have unanimously been approved." In South Korea, ''Wonder Party'' was digitally released on June 3, 2012, which was also the fourth anniversary of the group's second mini album ''So Hot''. A physical edition of the album was released three days later. On June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonder World (album)
''Wonder World'' is the second Korean-language studio album by South Korean girl group Wonder Girls, released on November 7, 2011, through JYP Entertainment. The track "Be My Baby" served as the lead single from album. Both the album and the single were a commercial success, both having topped the Gaon Album and Digital charts respectively. To promote ''Wonder World'', the group appeared on several South Korean music programs; additionally, Wonder Girls embarked on their '' Wonder World Tour'' in July 2012. For this album, the members of the group became more involved in the songwriting and production. Park Ye-eun wrote and produced "G.N.O." and "Me, In", Kim Yubin wrote "Girls Girls", "Me, In", and "Sweet Dreams", and Woo Hyelim wrote and produced her solo song "Act Cool", featuring San E. The members also recorded two duets: Min Sunye and Yeeun recorded "Long Long Time" while Yubin and Ahn Sohee recorded "SuperB". Background and composition On November 4, the album's name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 Different Tears
''2 Different Tears'' is an extended play by South Korean girl group the Wonder Girls. The title track was written and produced by J.Y. Park. It was simultaneously released internationally on May 15, 2010, in English language, English, Korean language, Korean and Chinese language, Chinese. It was the group's first release to feature member Hyelim who replaced former member Sunmi after she departed from the group in February 2010. The EP also contains the 2009 English version of their number one single "Nobody". Background and release "2 Different Tears" continues the retro theme of the Wonder Girls, including the 1980s inspired "Tell Me" and the 1960s, Motown-inspired "Nobody", by using a disco theme. The concept was created by Sohee and Yubin who describe it as a "more sophisticated and mature, modern feel." The music uses melodies similar to the Hustle (dance), Hustle. The lyrics speak about remembering a lost love. Stylistically, the Wonder Girls used a retro 1980s denim look ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009
The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 was the sixth concert tour and third headlining tour by the Jonas Brothers. It began on May 18, 2009 in Lima, Peru and ended on December 13, 2009 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Jonas Brothers played on multiple continents around the world. Honor Society and Wonder Girls served as the opening acts, with Jordin Sparks as a special guest. The tour coincided with the release of their fourth studio album ''Lines, Vines and Trying Times'' which was released on June 16, 2009. The tour won the Eventful Fans' Choice Award at the 2009 Billboard Touring Awards and became the 6th highest selling tour in 2009 after The Circus Tour, the I Am... World Tour, the Sticky & Sweet Tour, the U2 360° Tour and the Wonder World Tour. Stage The stage was set up as an in-the-round at the center of the venue measuring 144-feet-wide to allow for better audience viewing. It incorporated many features such as a one-of-a-kind large circular water screen, a giant crane t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100, also known as simply the Hot 100, is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), online streaming, and radio airplay in the U.S. A new chart is compiled and released online to the public by ''Billboard''s website on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday, when the printed magazine first reaches newsstands. The weekly tracking period for sales is currently Friday–Thursday, after being changed in July 2015. It was initially Monday–Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay is readily available on a real-time basis, unlike sales figures and streaming, but is also tracked on the same Friday–Thursday cycle, effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021. Previously, radio was tracked Monday–Sunday and, before Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody (Wonder Girls Song)
"Nobody" is a song by South Korean girl group Wonder Girls, taken from their first extended play '' The Wonder Years: Trilogy'' (2008). It was written and produced by Park Jin-young, with additional songwriting by Rhee Woo-seok. Musically, "Nobody" is retro-inspired dance-pop song that lyrically conveys the affections the members' have towards their lovers. The song was first released in South Korea on September 22, 2008 by JYP Entertainment, and was re-released in English on June 26, 2009, where it was included in their next EP '' 2 Different Tears'' (2010). A Japanese version of the song was included on their debut Japanese EP, '' Nobody for Everybody'' (2012). "Nobody" was a commercial success; it was a top search term in South Korea upon its release and ranked number one on various digital music sites. In the United States, the English version of the track set a milestone in K-pop—it was the first song by a Korean artist to appear on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, entering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
