Girl groupJYP Entertainment2007–2017
Wonder Girls
원더걸스WG
Wonder Girls brought retro Korean pop to the Billboard Hot 100 with “Nobody” and later reinvented themselves as the four-piece band behind Reboot and “Why So Lonely”.
- Debut
- 2007
- Feb 10, 2007
- Former members
- 7
- historical lineups
- Show wins
- 22
- latest Aug 5
- Awards won
- 33
- 13 nominations
7 members
Wonder Girls former members
Members across the group's historical lineups.
Former memberYeeun
예은Park Ye-eun
Main Vocalist · Keyboardist
- Age
- 37
- Height
- 165 cm
- MBTI
- —
- Born
- May 26, 1989
- From
- Goyang, South Korea
- Blood type
- AB
Yeeun joined the original Wonder Girls lineup and remained with the group throughout its recording career. She played keyboards during the band era and built a parallel solo career as HA:TFELT.
Former memberYubin
유빈Kim Yu-bin
Main Rapper · Vocalist · Drummer
- Age
- 37
- Height
- 161 cm
- MBTI
- —
- Born
- Oct 4, 1988
- From
- Gwangju, South Korea
- Blood type
- O
Yubin joined Wonder Girls during the preparations for The Wonder Years in 2007. The group’s main rapper later became its drummer, and she launched her solo recording career with “Lady” in 2018.
Former memberSunmi
선미Sun Mi
Main Dancer · Vocalist · Bassist · Visual
- Age
- 34
- Height
- 167 cm
- MBTI
- INFP
- Born
- May 2, 1992
- From
- Iksan, North Jeolla, South Korea
- Blood type
- AB
Sunmi debuted in the original Wonder Girls lineup and paused group activities in 2010. After beginning a solo career, she returned as the bassist for the band’s 2015 comeback.
Former memberHyerim
혜림Woo Hye-rim
Lead Rapper · Vocalist · Guitarist
- Age
- 34
- Height
- 165 cm
- MBTI
- ISFJ
- Born
- Sep 1, 1992
- From
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- O
Hyerim was introduced as a new Wonder Girls member in January 2010. Raised in Hong Kong, she contributed rap, vocals and guitar during the group’s final years and also worked as a broadcaster.
Former memberSunye
선예Min Sun-ye
Main Vocalist · Lead Dancer
- Age
- 37
- Height
- 160 cm
- MBTI
- —
- Born
- Aug 12, 1989
- From
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- A
Sunye led the original Wonder Girls lineup as a main vocalist. She stepped back from promotions in 2013, formally left in 2015 and later resumed singing through the project group Mamadol and her own solo releases.
Former memberSohee
소희Ahn So-hee
Main Dancer · Vocalist · Visual · Face of the Group
- Age
- 34
- Height
- 163 cm
- MBTI
- INTJ
- Born
- Jun 27, 1992
- From
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- AB
Sohee debuted as a vocalist and dancer in Wonder Girls after beginning to act as a child. She later concentrated on screen work, with roles including Train to Busan and A Single Rider.
Former memberHyunA
현아Kim Hyun-ah
Main Rapper · Main Dancer · Vocalist
- Age
- 34
- Height
- 164 cm
- MBTI
- INFJ
- Born
- Jun 6, 1992
- From
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- O
HyunA was a rapper and dancer in the original Wonder Girls lineup and departed in 2007. She subsequently debuted with 4Minute and developed a solo career alongside the projects Trouble Maker and Triple H.
Profile & facts
About Wonder Girls
- Debut
- February 10, 2007
- with “Irony (The Wonder Begins)”
- Agency
- JYP Entertainment
- founded 1997
- Fandom
- Wonderful
- Generation
- 2nd gen
- debuts 2003–2011
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Status
- Disbanded
- 2007–2017
- First music show win
- “Tell Me”
- Music Bank · Jan 4, 2008 · 328 days after debut
- Latest release
- Draw Me
- Feb 10, 2017
JYP Entertainment introduced Wonder Girls through MTV Wonder Girls before their television debut with “Irony” on February 10, 2007. The original members were Sunye, Yeeun, Sunmi, HyunA and Sohee. Yubin joined later that year after HyunA left, and the first studio album The Wonder Years made “Tell Me” a major breakthrough.
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“So Hot” and “Nobody” followed in 2008. The English version of “Nobody” reached number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2009, making Wonder Girls the first South Korean act to enter that chart. Their American activities included touring with the Jonas Brothers and a TeenNick television film. Hyerim joined in 2010 during Sunmi’s hiatus; Wonder World and Wonder Party followed in 2011 and 2012.
After an extended hiatus, Sunmi returned and Sunye and Sohee formally left in 2015. Yeeun, Yubin, Sunmi and Hyerim returned as an instrumental band with Reboot, followed by “Why So Lonely” in 2016. The group announced its disbandment on January 26, 2017, and released the farewell single “Draw Me” on its tenth anniversary, February 10.
Frequently asked
When did Wonder Girls debut?
Wonder Girls debuted on February 10, 2007 with The Wonder Begins and its title track “Irony (The Wonder Begins)” under JYP Entertainment.
What is Wonder Girls's fandom name?
Wonder Girls's fans are called Wonderful.
How many music show wins does Wonder Girls have?
Wonder Girls has 22 music show wins. The first came on January 4, 2008 with “Tell Me” on Music Bank, 328 days after debut.
Which generation is Wonder Girls?
Wonder Girls is a 2nd generation K-pop group (debuted 2007).
22 releases · newest first
Wonder Girls discography
Every album, EP and single in order of release. Pick one for its title track, chart peak, sales, tracklist and where to listen. Chart peaks are from the Circle Album Chart; sales are Korean physical copies.
1 of 22 · newest
Draw Me그려줘
Title track: “Draw Me”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Farewell single released on the tenth anniversary of the group’s debut.
Tracklist · 1 track
- 1Draw MeTitle
Why So Lonely
Title track: “Why So Lonely”
- Peak, Circle Album Chart
- #3 Circle Album Chart
- Sales, Korea
- 13,240 sold (KR)
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 3 tracks
- 1Why So LonelyTitle
- 2Beautiful Boy
- 3Sweet & Easy
Beautiful Boy아름다운 그대에게
Title track: “Beautiful Boy”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Limited vinyl single released for Record & CD Fair Seoul.
Tracklist · 2 tracks
- 1Beautiful BoyTitle
- 2Beautiful Boy (Instrumental)
Reboot
Title track: “I Feel You”
- Peak, Circle Album Chart
- #5 Circle Album Chart
- Sales, Korea
- 12,789 sold (KR)
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Standard physical edition with the CD-only talk track.
Tracklist · 13 tracks
- 1Baby Don't Play
- 2Candle (feat. Paloalto) — feat. Paloalto
- 3I Feel YouTitle
- 4Rewind
- 5Loved
- 6John Doe
- 7One Black Night
- 8Back
- 9OPPA — Solo track by Hyerim
- 10Faded Love
- 11GONE
- 12Remember
- 1320150711 (Talk) — CD-only spoken bonus track featuring Sunye and Sohee
Nobody for Everybody
Title track: “Nobody (Japanese Version)”
- Label
- DefStar Records
Japanese regular CD edition, including the bonus track “You’re Out”.
Tracklist · 6 tracks
- 1Nobody (Japanese Version)Title
- 2Nobody (2012 Korean Version)
- 3Nobody (2012 English Version)
- 4Be My Baby
- 5Saying I Love You (2012 Version)
- 6You're Out (2012 Version)
Like Money
Title track: “Like Money”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 1 track
- 1Like Money — feat. AkonTitle
Wonder Party
Title track: “Like This”
- Peak, Circle Album Chart
- #3 Circle Album Chart
- Sales, Korea
- 27,201 sold (KR)
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 6 tracks
- 1R.E.A.L
- 2Like ThisTitle
- 3Hey Boy
- 4Girlfriend
- 5Sorry
- 6The DJ is Mine
The DJ Is Mine
Title tracks: “The DJ Is Mine”, “The DJ Is Mine (feat. School Gyrls)”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 3 tracks
- 1The DJ Is MineTitle
- 2The DJ Is Mine (feat. School Gyrls) — feat. School GyrlsTitle
- 3The DJ Is Mine (Instrumental)
K-Food Party
Title track: “K-Food Party”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Promotional song for Korean food.
Tracklist · 1 track
- 1K-Food PartyTitle
Wonder World
Title track: “Be My Baby”
- Peak, Circle Album Chart
- #1 Circle Album Chart
- Sales, Korea
- 41,262 sold (KR)
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 12 tracks
- 1G.N.O.
- 2Be My BabyTitle
- 3Girls Girls
- 4Me,In
- 5Sweet Dreams
- 6Stop!
- 7Dear Boy
- 8Do Go Do Go — Unit: Sunye & Yeeun
- 9Super B — Unit: Yubin & Sohee
- 10Act Cool (feat. San E) — Solo track by Hyerim; feat. San E
- 11Be My Baby (Ra.D Mix)
- 12Nu Shoes
2 Different Tears
Title tracks: “2 Different Tears (Korean Version)”, “2 Different Tears”
- Peak, Circle Album Chart
- #2 Circle Album Chart
- Sales, Korea
- 31,775 sold (KR)
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Eleven-track international edition: English, Korean and Chinese recordings and remixes.
Tracklist · 11 tracks
- 12 Different TearsTitle
- 2So Hot
- 3Tell Me
- 4Nobody
- 52 Different Tears (Remix)
- 6Nobody (Rainstone Remix)
- 7Nobody (Jason Nevins Remix)
- 82 Different Tears (Korean Version)Title
- 92 Different Tears (Chinese Version)
- 102 Different Tears (Backing Track)
- 112 Different Tears (Instrumental)
Wonder Girls (Chinese Special Edition)
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 3 tracks
- 1Tell Me (Chinese Version)
- 2So Hot (Chinese Version)
- 3Nobody (Chinese Version)
Nobody (English Version)
Title track: “Nobody (English Version)”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
The original English digital single, subsequently included on 2 Different Tears.
Tracklist · 1 track
- 1Nobody (English Version) — English versionTitle
Now
Title track: “Now”
Promotional remake of Fin.K.L’s song for EVER; date is the original music-video release.
Tracklist · 1 track
- 1NowTitle
Anybody
Title track: “Anybody”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 1 track
- 1Anybody — feat. Dynamic Duo, San E and J.Y. ParkTitle
The Wonder Years: Trilogy
Title track: “Nobody”
- Peak, Circle Album Chart
- #14 Circle Album Chart
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Nine-track edition, including the instrumental of the Rainstone remix.
Tracklist · 9 tracks
- 1Intro
- 2NobodyTitle
- 3I Tried
- 4Saying I Love You
- 5Nobody (Rainstone Remix)
- 6Nobody (Instrumental)
- 7I Tried (Instrumental)
- 8Saying I Love You (Instrumental)
- 9Nobody (Rainstone Remix) [Instrumental]
So Hot
Title track: “So Hot”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Physical single album; the lead song was released digitally on May 22, 2008.
Tracklist · 4 tracks
- 1So HotTitle
- 2This Time
- 3You're Out
- 4Tell Me (Rap Version)
Army Song아미송
Title track: “Army Song”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 1 track
- 1Army SongTitle
Joyo Joyo쪼요쪼요
Title track: “Joyo Joyo”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Promotional digital single.
Tracklist · 2 tracks
- 1Joyo JoyoTitle
- 2Joyo Joyo (Instrumental)
The Wonder Years
Title track: “Tell Me”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 13 tracks
- 1I Wanna
- 2This Fool
- 3Tell MeTitle
- 4Friend
- 5Headache
- 6So What (feat. David Kim) — feat. David Kim
- 7Wishing On a Star
- 8Move (feat. Mrising) — feat. Lee Min-woo
- 9Take It
- 10Good Bye
- 11Bad Boy
- 12It's Not Love
- 13Irony
It's Not Love (Tears)미안한 마음 ~tears~
Title track: “It's Not Love (Tears)”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 2 tracks
- 1It's Not Love (Tears)Title
- 2It's Not Love (Tears) (Instrumental)
The Wonder Begins
Title track: “Irony (The Wonder Begins)”
- Label
- JYP Entertainment
Tracklist · 4 tracks
- 1Irony (The Wonder Begins)Title
- 2Bad Boy
- 3It's Not Love
- 4Irony (The Wonder Begins) [Tae Kwon Daybreak Remix]
Physical albums · Korea
Wonder Girls album sales
Copies per release: first week on the Hanteo chart and the cumulative Circle figure. A ring marks a release that set a new personal best at the time.
- Best-selling release
- 41.3K
- Wonder World · 2011
- Copies sold in Korea
- 126K
- across 5 releases
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| Release | Released | First week | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why So Lonely | Jul 5, 2016 | — | 13,240 |
| Reboot | Aug 3, 2015 | — | 12,789 |
| Wonder Party | Jun 3, 2012 | — | 27,201 |
| Wonder World | Nov 7, 2011 | — | 41,262 |
| 2 Different Tears | May 15, 2010 | — | 31,775 |
Weekly music programs
Wonder Girls music show wins
Every first place on The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo, grouped by song.
4“Why So Lonely”4 wins · Jul–Aug 2016
- The Show
- M Countdown
- Inkigayo
- Music Bank
- Song page
1“Like This”1 win · Jun 2012
- Music Bank
- Song page
2“Be My Baby”2 wins · Nov 2011
- M Countdown
- M Countdown
- Song page
1“2 Different Tears”1 win · May 2010
- M Countdown
- Song page
4“Nobody”4 wins · Oct 2008 · Triple crown on Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Song page
9“So Hot”9 wins · Jun–Jul 2008 · Triple crown on M Countdown, Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Music Bank
- Music Bank
- M Countdown
- Music Bank
- M Countdown
- M Countdown
- Song page
1“Tell Me”1 win · Jan 2008
- Music Bank
- Song page
33 wins · 13 nominations
Wonder Girls awards
20172 awards
Song of the Year (July) · Why So Lonely
Gaon Chart Music Awards
Best Pop Song · Why So Lonely
Korean Music Awards
20161 award
Asia Best Performance Award
Ku Music Asian Music Awards
20131 award
Song of the Year (June) · Like This
Gaon Chart Music Awards
20121 award
Song of the Year (November) · Be My Baby
Gaon Chart Music Awards
20113 awards
Top Selling Foreign Artist in Mobile Downloads
Miguhui Awards
Top Group / Band (Gold)
RTHK International Pop Poll Awards
Top Ten International Gold Songs · Nobody
RTHK International Pop Poll Awards
20101 award
Asia’s Most Hit Group
Metro Radio Mandarin Hit Music Awards
20097 awards
Asia Star Award
Asia Model Festival Awards
Group Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Korean Music Awards
Most Stylish Asian Artist of the Year
MTV Style Gala
Artist of the Year
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Best Song Award · Nobody
Seoul Music Awards
Bonsang Award · Nobody
Seoul Music Awards
Daesang Award · The Wonder Years: Trilogy
Seoul Music Awards
200810 awards
Digital Song Bonsang · Nobody
Golden Disc Awards
Best Dance & Electronic Song · Tell Me
Korean Music Awards
Best Singer Award
Korean Producers & Directors Awards
Song of the Year · So Hot
Melon Music Awards
Hot Club Music · So Hot
Mnet 20’s Choice Awards
Song of the Year · Nobody
Mnet Asian Music Awards
Best Music Video · Nobody
Mnet Asian Music Awards
Best Female Group
Mnet Asian Music Awards
Best Female Singer
Nickelodeon Korea Kids’ Choice Awards
Best New Artist
Seoul Music Awards
20077 awards
Digital Song Bonsang · Tell Me
Golden Disc Awards
Popularity Award · Tell Me
Golden Disc Awards
Rookie Artist of the Year
Golden Disc Awards
Daesang Award
Korean Parliamentary Awards
Song of the Year · Tell Me
Melon Music Awards
Best New Artist
Melon Music Awards
Best New Female Group
Mnet Asian Music Awards
+Also nominated 13 times
- 2017 · Korean Music Awards — Song of the Year (Why So Lonely)
- 2016 · Melon Music Awards — Song of the Year (Why So Lonely)
- 2016 · Mnet Asian Music Awards — Artist of the Year
- 2012 · Golden Disc Awards — Album Daesang (Wonder World)
- 2012 · Melon Music Awards — Song of the Year (Like This)
- 2012 · Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards — Favourite Asian Act
- 2009 · Korean Music Awards — Song of the Year (Nobody)
- 2008 · Korean Music Awards — Song of the Year (Tell Me)
- 2008 · MTV Asia Awards — Favorite Korean Artist
- 2008 · Mnet Asian Music Awards — Artist of the Year
- 2007 · Golden Disc Awards — Digital Daesang (Tell Me)
- 2007 · Mnet Asian Music Awards — Album of the Year (The Wonder Years)
- 2007 · Mnet Asian Music Awards — Artist of the Year