Wonder Girls will release their English album soon

Girl group Wonder Girls plan to invade the pop market in the United States once again.

American authoritative music chart and magazine Billboard reported on the Wonder Girls on September 12 with the title, “Wonder Girls say English album will come out very soon.”

It says, “They first hit the scene in 2009 with an English-language version of their Korean mega hit “Nobody.” While a title and date are still undecided, the group is more than aware of how hungry fans are for this album.”

According to the Billboard, the Wonder Girls are working with confirmed producers including J.R. Rotem (“SOS” Rihanna, “Fly” Nicki Minaj & Rihanna) and producers from their agency JYP Entertainment. As well, top-notch songwriters like Chrystal Nicole (who wrote “Like Money” and their track “DJ Is Mine”), Wynter Gordon, Claude Kelly, Nick Jonas are all on-board.

The Billboard also talked about their song “Like Money,” in which pop star Akon was featured. The song, which is an electric pop song, ranked high on the radio charts.

The group have previously held special promotions through the TV show Wonder Girls at the Apollo on MTV. The Wonder Girls were also nominated at the ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards’ in March and drew a lot of attention from their teenage fans.
Source: Starnews

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Wonder Girls begin Asian tour in Singapore

Girl group Wonder Girls, composed of five girls, will begin their Asian tour.

The Wonder Girls will start touring Asia on September 8  and will visit five Asian countries, including, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, for three months.

This is their second Asian tour after their first tour as a girl group in 2007. The Wonder Girls said hello to their fans in Singapore, the first country that they will visit, through their official Twitter account.

In the picture, group members are posing together and holding papers to tell information about their concert. The phrase ‘WG love SG’ expresses their affection towards their fans in Singapore.

The Wonder Girls will meet 25,000 Asian fans in total through their Asian tour. Since they earned nickname ‘Performance Girl Group’ by constantly holding their concerts, they will give customized performances in each country.

The agency, JYP Entertainment, says, “The concert will respect each country’s characters and traditions the most. Through the concert, the Wonder Girls will establish themselves as the best girl group.”

Source: Starnews

Wonder Girls to start an Asian Tour starting from Singapore

Wonder Girls will be leaving for a five country Asia Tour from September.

Starting from September 8 in Singapore, Wonder Girls will hold live stages in Malaysia on October 13, Indonesia on September 3, Thailand and Vietnam in September.

Expectations are on the rise since Wonder Girls previously had an Asia Tour in 2009 and has been building up know-hows in various stages abroad.

A publicist of Wonder Girls says, “They will try their best to give the very best and unique stages.”

An acquaintance of Wonder Girls’ agency, JYP Entertainment, reveals, “A concert which will respect each country’s culture and tradition will be held. Through careful planning, Wonder Girls will show how a performing girl group should be.”

After the public announcement of their concert, inquiries regarding the ticketing have been overflowing in Malaysia. The fans are calling the concert hall and even the agency itself and asking about how the ticketing will be.

The Vietnamese Concert in September is receiving much attention since not many solo concerts of K pop stars have been held in Vietnam.

The hosting company of this concert, CJ E&M Music Industry, explains, “We planned this concert to celebrate the 20th year of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Korea. Through this concert, spread of K Pop and various culture exchanges are to be expected.”

Source: TV Report

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JJ Project to Open Wonder Girls Concert in Singapore!

It has just been announced that the good-looking duo JJ Project, will be special guests for the upcoming Wonder Girls concert in Singapore. The Wonder World Tour will be held in 5 countries with Singapore being one of the stops. Held on 8 September 2012 at Resorts World Sentosa, it is a full-blown concert. Dubbed as the upgraded Beyonce, Wonder Girls have made it big in both Asia and US music charts.

JJ Project will be the opening act, and will perform 2-3 songs. They debuted in May full of energy with the upbeat song ‘Bounce’. Made up of 2 members, J.B(Yim Jae-Beom) and Jr.(Park Jin-Young) are no stranger to many as they were casted in the popular drama Dream High 2. They also had their very own reality series called ‘Real JJ Project‘that reveals their pre-debut days. Check out the music video for ‘Bounce’ as it gets you grooving to the beat.

Anticipate a wonderful time on 8 September with performances by Wonder Girls and JJ Project. Secure your tickets now, if you have not already. For more news and details, visit organizer PSMA‘s official facebook page! 

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Take your hand off of the Wonder Girls’ Sun Ye!

2PM’s Taec Yeon and the Wonder Girls’ Sun Ye were recently spotted as a couple in a professional photo.

In the September issue of the fashion magazine Cosmopolitan, Taec Yeon, Sun Ye, and another member of the Wonder Girls, Yu Bin, will be seen in sensual pictorials.

The pictures were shot in the theme of a private party, and just like the title suggests, it creates a strong, secretive atmosphere.

Taec Yeon is dressed in a dark suit with a white luggage bag by his side, giving a casual, masculine look.

Yu Bin and Sun Ye appear in dramatic, turquoise dresses, matching with some purses printed Gucci on them, showing off sexy, party girl look.

You can check out the Gucci flag collection with the stars in the September issue.

Source: TV Report

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Wonder Girls’ “Like Money” receives favorable reviews in US

Wonder Girls’ “Like Money” is receiving favorable reviews from several music sites in the United States.

All Access, a major music site in the United States, introduced the song “Like Money” as one of the new Top 40 songs.

The website said, “Wonder Girls has created a pop sensation by drawing over 2 million Twitter followers and 1 million Facebook fans. The group has become popular in the United States by appearing on many TV programs and collaborating with the Jonas Brothers. They are going to create another sensation with AKon.”

The song was introduced through AOL (America On Line) and MTV and is getting played in several radio stations, including, KDWB, WKQI, KBFF, and WKSE.

The song has trendy electronic sounds and AKon is featured rapping in the song. Top artists, including, Rihanna, songwriter Cri$tyle, producers Lee Woo Seok and Rainstone, choreographer Jonte Moaning, and stylist Johnny Wujek worked together on the song.

A spokesperson for JYP Entertainment says, “Media outlets and music sites in the United states are paying attention to the song and giving it favorable reviews. Please support the Wonder Girls as they challenge the world market.”

Source: TV Report

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The Wonder Girls recently celebrated the 2000th day since their debut

The Wonder Girls recently celebrated the 2000th day since their debut.

On August 1, the Wonder Girls tweeted a photo with the caption “You are the reason we are here, and thanks to you, we can celebrate the 2000th day since our debut. Millions of thanks.”

In the photo, the wonderful girls strike a pose while Hae Lym, in the center, is holding a cake.

All the five girls look on the cloud nine while So Hee is leaning towards Hae Lym with her eyes closed.

Netizens responded: “Let’s go forever, Wonder Girls.” “It seems like yesterday when they sang ‘Tell Me.’ It’s been already six years since then.” “Congratulations, Wonder Girls!” “Talented, hardworking Wonder Girls, Go!”

Source: Xportsnews

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What does Sunmi, the former member of the Wonder Girls, look like now?

Sunmi, who once performed as one of the Wonder Girls, was recently spotted online, attracting fans’ attention.

A picture titled “Sunmi these days” was posted on an online community board.

You can see Sunmi posing some other trainees at her agency, including 2PM’s Woo Young. She looks more mature than before, when she was in the singing group.

Netizens who saw the posting commented: “Can’t Sunmi come back to the Wonder Girls?” “I’m so glad to see her again.” “She’s getting prettier.” “Literally speaking, she’s become so pretty lately.”

In January in 2010, Sunmi decided to leave the Wonder Girls for academic reasons.

Source: TV Report

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The Wonder Girls are selected as a singing group to represent Korea by the U.S. Billboard

Amid the world’s great interest in the London Olympics, the world music scene also held Musical Olympics.

On July 30 (local time), Billboard.com, the most renowned music magazine in the U.S., selected musicians that represent 40 countries under the title of Musical Olympics: 40 Countries’ Top Stars.

Billboard.com has selected musicians that represent each country based on the chart data and the sales record reported by the Nielsen Soundscan. It’s an interesting data that show each country’s representative musician who has ranked on the Billboard Chart.

The Korean musician selected by Billboard.com was the Wonder Girls. It’s because they made it to the Billboard 100 with an English version of the hit song “Nobody” in 2010. The Wonder Girls, currently active in Korea and Japan, are again mentioned by the Billboard Chart before releasing a new album in the U.S.

Rihanna has been selected as a singer that represents Barbados, an island near by Venezuela, and the world-famous diva Celine Dion and the teen idol Justin Bieber have been selected as singers to represent Canada.

Bob Marley for Jamaica, The Beatles for the U.K., Santana for Mexico, and Nicki Minaj has been selected for Trinidad and Tobago. Especially four singers, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Garth Brooks, have been selected to represent the U.S.

Source: Starnews

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2AM’s Jo Kwon and Sun Ye of the Wonder Girls look like brother and sister

2AM’s Jo Kwon recently showed a friendship with Sun Ye of the Wonder Girls.

On the afternoon of July 31, Jo Kwon tweeted some photos with the caption “Dear my friend, Sun Ye—I think we’ve been getting similar to each other after a long while.

In the photo, Jo Kwon and Sun Ye stare at the camera while keeping themselves close with their faces. The JYP idol stars look like brother and sister.

In another photo, the 2PM member is taking a photo of the Wonder Girls member grabbing a bite.

Netizens responded: “They resemble each other.” “Friends get similar to each other as time goes by.” “They must be practicing for JYP Nation.”

JYP Nation is an event that all the acts represented by JYP will take part in, including the Wonder Girls, miss A, 2PM, and 2AM. The show will be held at the Olympic Gymnasium in Seoul on August 4 at 6:00 p.m.

Source: Starnews

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Wonder Girls receive world wide attention

Girl group Wonder Girls is drawing a lot of attention thanks to their new digital song.

On July 11, JYP Entertainment said that the group’s new digital song “Like Money,” which was released on July 10, was introduced on several online sites, including, Billboard, AOL (America On Line), and All K-pop.

The Billboard said, “The Wonder Girls are Korean artists who entered the Top 100 list on Billboard for the first time in 2009 with their song “Nobody.” They will release an English album later this year.”

All K-pop said, “The Wonder Girls ranked first on several Korean music charts right after they released their new digital album. They are also in the lime light in the United States.”

Famous Celebrities are also promoting the song “Like Money.” Perez Hilton and Nick Cannon talked praised the Wonder Girls through their blog and Twitter account.

The song has ranked third in the Electronic category on iTunes.

A spokesperson for the agency says, “Media outlets and stars in the United States are showing their interest on the Wonder Girls and their new song. Please support the group as they go out into the world.”

Source: Starnews

The Wonder Girls release a new album jacket photo of their new U.S. single with Akon

The Wonder Girls recently released a new album jacket photo of their new U.S. single with Akon.

The Wonder Girls will release a new single in the U.S. on July 10 (local time). Before that, they announced their comeback by releasing three teaser videos and an album jacket photo of their new single, “Like Money,” in which Akon is featured.

In the jacket photo, the Wonder Girls are dressed like girls in the future with Akon positioning himself in the center. In this futuristic photo, the Wonder Girls are showing off their sexy looks in unusual outfits.

Raising their profile by performing at the opening of Jonas Brothers’ national tour concert in the U.S. in 2010, the Wonder Girls will promote their new song with the famous pop star Akon this time. Because they will also release a new album in the U.S. soon, it’s expected that many people will pay attention to their U.S. Billboard Chart ranking.

Besides Akon, American Grammy Award-winning songwriter Cristyle, composer Lee Woo Suk and Rainstone participated in the Wonder Girls’ new single. Jonte, Beyonce’s choreographer who created choreography of “Be My Baby” and “The DJ Is Mine,” and Ethan Lader, the director of an American TV movie that stars the Wonder Girls also participated in the Wonder Girls’ new project.

Ranking 76th on the Billboard Chart 100 with their hit song “Nobody,” the Wonder Girls also appeared in a TV movie series early this year. The TV movie Wonder Girls at the Apollo, which stars Asian singers for the first time in American TV history, aired on MTV Network early this year.

On July 10 at midnight, “Like Money” and its music video will be released. The Wonder Girls will also release “Nobody” in Japan this month and start promoting the song.

Source: Starnews

Wonder Girls release ‘Like Money’ teaser #3 featuring Akon

The Wonder Girls, fresh from a fun and casual party with their recent release Wonder Party, are getting ready to take on America once more as they have been releasing teasers for Like Money.

Like Money is taking on more of a sci-fic, futuristic concept as the girls can be seen in futuristic outfits and concept. American R&B/hip-hop artist Akon will be featuring in this song as the teaser also shows Akon sitting down in a chair, his voice smoothly singing the lyrics.

Like Money has a release date of July 10th. Without further ado, watch the teaser below!

Source: WonderGirlsVEVO YouTube

The Wonder Girls release teaser artwork of their new digital single album, “Like Money”

The Wonder Girls, who came back to the music scene with “Like This” on June 6, released teaser artwork of their new digital single album, Like Money, on July 4. The teaser artwork, which hints the Wonder Girls’ extreme change, is increasing many people’s curiosity and expectations.

In March, JYP Entertainment’s Park Jin Young tweeted, “The world-renowned composers participated in the Wonder Girls’ new album and a music video, which is the largest of all music videos of the Wonder Girls in terms of scale, is also completed. There’s something you will be surprised about in the lead song. The Wonder Girls also finished both recording their new album to be released in the U.S. and shooting a music video of the lead track. Let’s have the Wonder Girls parties all over the world!”

JYP Entertainment says, “Like Money is produced by the song writer Cri$tyle, who made a lot of Billboard Chart hit songs for Rihanna and world-renowned famous artists who have over forty million fans on Facebook, and the composer Rainstone. Jonte Moaning, Beyonce’s choreographer who made choreography of “Be My Baby” and “The DJ Is Mine,” and Ethan Lader, the director of the TV movie The Wonder Girls, also participated in the album.”

This digital single album of the Wonder Girls is part of Samsung Electronics’ Global Contents Partnership, and it will be inserted in Samsung Electronics’ various mobile devices and tablet PCs, which will be exported around the world.

The producer of Like Money will be introduced at the Wonder Girls’ live concert on July 7. On July 10 at midnight, the song and its music video will be released.

Source: TV Report

Wonder Girls’ So Hee is perfectly proportioned

Wonder Girls’ So Hee has recently attracted attention with her well-proportioned body.

On June 7, a picture under the title of “So Hee is perfectly proportioned even in tennis shoes” was uploaded on an online community board.

In the picture, So Hee is practicing her choreography. In a T-shirt and short pants, she’s showing off her well-proportioned figure. Although she’s just in tennis shoes, her legs are still beautiful.

People responded: “So Hee doesn’t need high heels. She’s perfectly proportioned,” “So Hee’s legs are so skinny. I envy her,” “So Hee has just become a celebrity who has a perfectly well-proportioned body,” “So Hee looks perfect even in a T-shirt and short pants.”

The Wonder Girls released a new song “Like This” on June 3 and are currently promoting the song.

Source: TV Report

Wonder Girls’ “Like This” video receives over 3 million hits

Wonder Girls released a music video for their new song and received over 3 million hits on YouTube in only 3 days.

A music video for the title song “Like This” from Wonder Girls’ second mini album was released on June 3. It received over 3.41 million hits on YouTube, the world wide video site, on June 7.

A video of the Wonder Girls practicing their choreography for the song also drew a lot of attention by receiving over 200,000 hits on me2day. The song ranked first on Daum Music daily chart and Soribada chart.

The group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, says, “Thank you for supporting the Wonder Girls and please keep your eyes on the group in the future.”

The Wonder Girls will appear in the June 8th episode of KBS’s Music Bank.

Source: Starnews

Big Bang and Wonder Girls top the charts

The new songs of Big Bang and Wonder Girls are receiving favorable reviews from people.

On June 3 at midnight, YG Entertainment released the songs of Big Bang’s new album, including the lead track “Monster.”

“Monster” is co-composed by Big Bang’s G-Dragon and composer Choi Phil Gang. It’s an electronic dance song characterized by Big Bang’s distinctive, addictive, and emotional melody.

Immediately after the song was released, it topped the real-time charts of such major music sites as Melon, Olleh Music, Mnet, Bugs, and Monkey 3.

People responded: “Big Bang’s songs are all good!” “G-Dragon’s lyrics writing skill is

getting betther,” “Big Bang’s the winner!” “Including ‘Monster,’ the intro song is so good.”

Wonder Girls also ranked in the top ten of the charts with their new songs, including “Like This,” “Girlfriend,” and “Hey Boy.”

The lead track “Like This” is an electronic hiphop song composed by producer Park Jin Young.

In the music video of “Like This,” which was released with the song on the same day, the Wonder Girls are attracting attention by performing cute dances.

People responded: “The song is so good. I don’t think I’ll be sick of it,” “They’re so much better than other idol groups,” “Their new songs are all good.”

Source: Starnews

The Wonder Girls is coming back with a new album in five days—check out a teaser photo

The Wonder Girls recently released a teaser photo for their new album and the group is generating great curiosity.

On May 29 before noon, the Wonder Girls’ agency, YG Entertainment, unveiled a teaser photo for the group’s new album.

In the photo, the five members—Ye Eun, So Hee, Yoo Bin, Sun Ye, and Hye Lim (from the left)—sit on the floor. The radiant new look of the five girls looks more stunning under the neon light.

The each unique pose by the members and facial look are also so distinctive that the expectations for the album have been getting higher and higher.

 “The Wonder Girls are one of the hottest girl groups in K-pop. Their new album will be another big hit this summer,” a source from YG states.

The source also added, ”The group will be showing the style of music that is completely different from the style they’re famous for. Please give them you love and support.”

The five-member girl group is coming out with a new mini-album on June 3.

Source: Starnews

A dreamlike teaser for Wonder Girls’ Ye Eun and So Hee released

A teaser for Wonder Girls’ Ye Eun and So Hee was recently released prior to their return early in June.

In the teaser, which was released on May 24, Ye Eun is resting on her side and So Hee is leaning against her. Their sensational makeup and hairstyle captured the public’s attention. The two mature girls are showing off their feminine and high classed images.

Ye Eun and So Hee are making sensual faces under the stage lightning, which makes the picture look dreamy. Thanks to the picture, the concept for the group’s new album is drawing a lot of attention.

The teaser was released on Wonder Girls’ official website.

Source: TV Report

Big Bang vs. Wonder Girls, “Albums release on June 3″

Top boy and girl idol groups in Korea will release their new albums on the same day, namely Big Bang and Wonder Girls.

Wonder Girls, an idol group composed of 5 girls, will release their new album in Korea on June 3. The album will also be released online on May 4.

A spokesperson for the group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, says, “The group members worked hard to make the album so please look forward to listening to the songs.” The group will hold their exclusive concert at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on July 7.

Big Bang, an idol group composed of 5 boys, will also release their new album on June 3. Then they will release all of their new songs offline on June 6.

According to the group’s agency, YG Entertainment, Big Bang’s new album includes 5 new songs, including the title song “Monster,” written by G-Dragon and Choi Pil Gang, “Still Alive,” “Feeling,” and “Round and Round.” The album also includes songs, “Blue,” “Fantastic Baby,” and “Bad Boy” from their 5th mini album, which was released in February.

It is very rare for top idol groups to release their new songs on the same day.

Since Big Bang and Wonder Girls have ranked first with their songs many times, lots of people are paying attention to their positive competition.

In addition, many people are curious about the result of the showdown between Yang Hyun Seok from YG and Park Jin Young from JYP.

Source: Starnews