[News] Wonder Girls ''We Have Passion and We Believe In Ourselves''

By PAPERMAG
Photographs by Katherine Wolkoff

K-Pop super group the Wonder Girls were included in our 2011 Beautiful People issue (on stands now), but we thought these photos and extra quotes from Alex Littlefield’s profile on the group were just too fabulous not to share. Read on for more Wonder Girl wisdom from members Yenni and Yubin about making it in the U.S. and what it takes to be one of them.

What it takes to be a Wonder Girl.
We believe that everyone can be a Wonder Girl; if you believe in yourself and really dream about something. It’s not like we have super powers, or a super talented or super beautiful, super pretty, but we have passion and we believe in ourselves.” –Yenny

On ’starting over’ in the U.S.:Before we [came to New York], we knew it would be starting all over again. It was fun. In Korea, people would be like, ‘What do you need? What do you want?’ — all the time. But here we have to find what we need. I feel a little bit more freedom.” –Yenny

How that motivates them:
“In Korea, we loved to make music, but here we really, really realized that we want to pursue our career. And that’s really thanks to fans who want to support us.” –Yubin

On fame:
“The first few years [in the group] were a little hard, for all of us. We were really young and really busy, and we felt like we were maybe missing something, as [in] a teenager life … Life just changed; it totally changed. We were students, teenage girls, and suddenly we were singers.” –Yubin

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[Pictures] Wonder Girls' So Hee poses like a rabbit!

Wonder Girls' So Hee shared a few new selcas on her official Twitter account.

In these photos,So Hee is seen with various cute poses and expressions.She mentioned together with these photos "Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit,HOOT"!

I wonder when will Wonder Girls make their official comeback in Korea.Miss the girls so much,anyone supporting me too?

[NEWS] 2PM-Wondergirls-MissA to lead campaign on overcoming high oil prices

'2011 green energy family campaign 'ambassador of public relation

[E-Daily SPN Journalist Choi Eunyoung] "Overcoming the intrinsic value of oil prices and helping with energy conservation, JYP are with you"

Park Jinyoung and various assigned artists from JYP Entertainment will be leading a campaign against high oil prices and energy conservation.

2PM, Wondergirls, and Miss A will be conducting a multimedia campaign in e-daily "2011 green energy family campaign" to encourage the citizens.

Passionate boy group 2PM started the campaign with "Energy conservation with 2PM, carbon diet" which started on the 25th and garnered a lot of attention.

The campaign will last for three months until June 20th. Wondergirls will resume the campaign from June to August with the campaign message "Energy conservation with Wondergirls". Miss A will be taking over from September to November.

The campaign's progress can be followed through with e-daily's homepage. The netizens can participate and all of the accumulated funds will be donated to children and low-income families and other necessitites.

2PM will be participating on the first campaign. 4 participants will be chosen by 2pm and will be presented a special gift from them.

'Green Family Campaign' started on 2009 with participants such as Lee Minho, Yoon Eunhye, Girls' Generation, and Han Jihye. This campaign is sponsored by Korea Energy Management Corporation.

Participation method of this campaign and the detailed contents can be seen at (http://campaign.edai....asp?status=1)

Source: edaily | EN-Trans: wonderr23 @ soompi.com

[News] Dalshabet Serri, a Jessica-Sunye-Hyuna look-a-like?

Dal★shabet Serri is an SNSD Jessica, Wonder Girls Sunye and 4minute Hyuna look a like. 

On April 21, Serri stated in KBS 2TV 'Happy Together 3' that she heard a lot from others that she resembles a lot of idols especially Wonder Girls' Sunye. But Park Myungsoo noticed her resemblance with 4minute's Hyuna.

After the episode was broadcasted, netizens reacted saying "Somehow, somewhere, it is", "I think she looks like Soshi Jessica", "Her face seems to be a mixture of a lot of idols", "Really resembles" 

source: Star Today
posted by: ohdugeun @Dal★shabet LOVE
translated by: ohdugeun @Dal★shabet LOVE 

[News] Wonder Girls' Yeeun and Hyelim join me2day

Yesterday afternoon, both Yeeun and Hyelim announced on their individual twitter accounts saying that they have just created a me2day account. Check out their accounts at the links below:

• me2day/wgyenny
• me2day/wg_lim

If you do not know what me2day is, me2day is a Korean social networking site, similar to twitter as you can share updates, pictures, videos and people can leave their comments about it. As me2day is targeted at locals, it seems like the girls are making an effort to connect with their fans back home in Korea.

[Source: WGyenny@twitter, WG_lim@twitter]
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[News] Wonder Girls' cameo appearance in the Hollywood blockbuster movie “The Last Godfather” revealed

Last year, it was announced that the international pop superstars – Wonder Girls, will be making their cameo appearance in the Hollywood  blockbuster movie , “The Last Godfather”. And finally the scene of the cameo has been revealed, check it out below:





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[News] Park Jin Young and Wonder Girls to Participate in Jackie Chan's Charity Event

Park Jin Young and the Wonder Girls will appear in the charity concert that has been prepared by Jackie Chan to help earthquake victims in Japan as representative Korean singing groups. They will perform at the concert entitled "Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders" to be held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on April 1. The concert, which will be hosted by Jackie Chan, will be a charity event encompassing all Asian regions to help Japan's post-earthquake recovery, and a total of 30 star singer groups from Asian countries such as Andy lau, Mo Won Wei, Eric Tsang, and Aaron Kwok will participate. All profits from the charity concert will be donated to earthquake victims in Japan. JYP Entertainment, to which Park Jin Young and the Wonder Girls belong, said, "Park Jin Young had already participated in the concert entitled 'I Love Asia' that Jackie Chan had hosted to help the earthquake victims in Sichuan in 2008, and he will sing the song 'Smile Again' that he had released during the concert 'I Love Asia.'"

Credits:KBS Global

[News] Park Jin Young and Wonder Girls to Participate in Jackie Chan's Charity Event

Park Jin Young and the Wonder Girls will appear in the charity concert that has been prepared by Jackie Chan to help earthquake victims in Japan as representative Korean singing groups. They will perform at the concert entitled "Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders" to be held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on April 1. The concert, which will be hosted by Jackie Chan, will be a charity event encompassing all Asian regions to help Japan's post-earthquake recovery, and a total of 30 star singer groups from Asian countries such as Andy lau, Mo Won Wei, Eric Tsang, and Aaron Kwok will participate. All profits from the charity concert will be donated to earthquake victims in Japan. JYP Entertainment, to which Park Jin Young and the Wonder Girls belong, said, "Park Jin Young had already participated in the concert entitled 'I Love Asia' that Jackie Chan had hosted to help the earthquake victims in Sichuan in 2008, and he will sing the song 'Smile Again' that he had released during the concert 'I Love Asia.'"

Credits:KBS Global

[News] Wonder Girls & JYP perform ''I Love Asia'' at Charity Concert In Hong Kong

South Korean talented music producer J.Y Park (aka The Asian Soul) performs “I Love Asia” along side with female pop group – Wonder Girls at the “Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders” charity show in Hong Kong, to raise funds for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims.

Watch the performance below

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[News] Wonder Girls & JYP perform ''I Love Asia'' at Charity Concert In Hong Kong

South Korean talented music producer J.Y Park (aka The Asian Soul) performs “I Love Asia” along side with female pop group – Wonder Girls at the “Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders” charity show in Hong Kong, to raise funds for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims.

Watch the performance below

{source: sina, pikeyenny@youtube}
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[NEWS] Wonder Girls Enlist Top 40 Heavyweights For June U.S. Debut

“Until now, it has only been a practice game,” said Rainstone, songwriter for Wonder Girls record label JYP Entertainment, back in January. “The Wonder Girls will begin their real, full-scale American debut this year.” The Girls appear ready to make good on Rainstone’s promise/threat, recently preparing their fanbase for the scheduled June release of their official U.S. debut album. “[The Wonder Girls] are busy recording their album with world renowned composers,” said JYP in a released statement. “Their comeback schedule will be adjusted after they finish their album production in the U.S.”

The Girls, who became the first South Korean act to hit the Billboard Hot 100 when their 2009 single “Nobody” (released in the U.S. in English) debuted at No. 76, have enlisted the help of a couple American hitmakers for their planned invasion over the Pacific. Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the man behind such smash hits as Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name” and Lady Gaga’s “Telephone,” has been brought in to assist with production, and Claude Kelly, songwriter to stars like Miley Cyrus (“Party in the U.S.A.”) and Kelly Clarkson (“My Life Would Suck Without You”), has also been revealed to be heavily involved with the album.

Will the participation of these high-profile collaborators put the Wonder Girls over the top in the US of A? We’ll find out soon, but in the meantime, the Girls can keep themselves sharp with their upcoming gig in front of 90,000 fans at Beijing’s Olympic Arena. Hey, after that, playing a couple nights at Nassau Coliseum should be like a paid vacation for these guys.

Source: Popdust & wgspectacle

[NEWS] Wonder Girls Enlist Top 40 Heavyweights For June U.S. Debut

“Until now, it has only been a practice game,” said Rainstone, songwriter for Wonder Girls record label JYP Entertainment, back in January. “The Wonder Girls will begin their real, full-scale American debut this year.” The Girls appear ready to make good on Rainstone’s promise/threat, recently preparing their fanbase for the scheduled June release of their official U.S. debut album. “[The Wonder Girls] are busy recording their album with world renowned composers,” said JYP in a released statement. “Their comeback schedule will be adjusted after they finish their album production in the U.S.”

The Girls, who became the first South Korean act to hit the Billboard Hot 100 when their 2009 single “Nobody” (released in the U.S. in English) debuted at No. 76, have enlisted the help of a couple American hitmakers for their planned invasion over the Pacific. Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the man behind such smash hits as Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name” and Lady Gaga’s “Telephone,” has been brought in to assist with production, and Claude Kelly, songwriter to stars like Miley Cyrus (“Party in the U.S.A.”) and Kelly Clarkson (“My Life Would Suck Without You”), has also been revealed to be heavily involved with the album.

Will the participation of these high-profile collaborators put the Wonder Girls over the top in the US of A? We’ll find out soon, but in the meantime, the Girls can keep themselves sharp with their upcoming gig in front of 90,000 fans at Beijing’s Olympic Arena. Hey, after that, playing a couple nights at Nassau Coliseum should be like a paid vacation for these guys.

Source: Popdust & wgspectacle

[News] Wonder Girls to attend Beijing concert amidst new album recording

Wonder Girls are currently recording their album and are busy preparing for their parallel comeback.

On the morning of the 23rd, Wonder Girls’ member Hyerim tweeted “We are going to China this weekend” she continued, “but before we take off to China, we have packed recording schedules! But im excited”.

The Wonder Girls are currently staying in the United States and are busy preparing for their second overseas activity. Wonder Girls agency JYP Entertainment revealed to Star News, “They are currently recording with world renowned composers”, the representative added “Once everything is finalized, only then we will be able to organize for their comeback later”.

Wonder Girls recordings and debut will be halted as they will be attending a concert in China. On the 26th, the members together with various artists will be participating at the ‘China Mobile Concert’ which is going to be held at the Beijing Olympic Stadium.

Famous singers/songwriters are expected to grace this concert such as China’s David Tao, Taiwan’s Kenji Wu, and the Wonder Girls, whom are expected to receive a lot attention from their Chinese fans.

Meanwhile, Wonder Girls’ song “Nobody” recently entered the Canadian charts at number 4 and is enjoying immense popularity overseas.

Source: star.mt.co.kr
Translation: wonderr23@soompi.com
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[News] Wonder Girls to attend Beijing concert amidst new album recording

Wonder Girls are currently recording their album and are busy preparing for their parallel comeback.

On the morning of the 23rd, Wonder Girls’ member Hyerim tweeted “We are going to China this weekend” she continued, “but before we take off to China, we have packed recording schedules! But im excited”.

The Wonder Girls are currently staying in the United States and are busy preparing for their second overseas activity. Wonder Girls agency JYP Entertainment revealed to Star News, “They are currently recording with world renowned composers”, the representative added “Once everything is finalized, only then we will be able to organize for their comeback later”.

Wonder Girls recordings and debut will be halted as they will be attending a concert in China. On the 26th, the members together with various artists will be participating at the ‘China Mobile Concert’ which is going to be held at the Beijing Olympic Stadium.

Famous singers/songwriters are expected to grace this concert such as China’s David Tao, Taiwan’s Kenji Wu, and the Wonder Girls, whom are expected to receive a lot attention from their Chinese fans.

Meanwhile, Wonder Girls’ song “Nobody” recently entered the Canadian charts at number 4 and is enjoying immense popularity overseas.

Source: star.mt.co.kr
Translation: wonderr23@soompi.com
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[NEWS] 110323 2AM Jo Kwon and Wonder Girls takes pics in Thailand

Korean idol Jo Kwon of ballad group 2AM has revealed several photographs he took with female pop sensation Wonder Girls last week on his official Twitter account (http://twitter.com/2AMkwon).

Through a posting today, Jo Kwon uploaded a photo he took with Wonder Girls members Sun and Yenny and another he took with Sohee, with a comment underneath saying, "Wonder girls~ & Kwon. When we went to Thailand~ It was fun when we all played games together."

Jo Kwon and the Wonder Girls, labelmates at top talent agency JYP Entertainment, had flown into Bangkok last week to sing at a concert held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of major broadcaster MBC.

Other K-pop artists, including 2PM, TVXQ, Girls' Generation and BEAST, had graced the stage as well.

Jo Kwon made his debut as the leader of the four-member ballad group 2AM in 2008. They released their first full-length album “Saint o’clock” and held their first-ever solo concert last year. He is currently starring in MBC's daily sitcom "All My Love."

The Wonder Girls have produced a score of hit songs including "Tell Me," "So Hot" and "Nobody" since debuting in Korea in 2007. They crossed over into the pop market in the United States in 2009, taking the stage as the opening act for the famous Jonas brothers and releasing their debut single "Nobody," as well as holding a 27-stop tour in North America last summer.

Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011032316341975098

[NEWS] 110323 2AM Jo Kwon and Wonder Girls takes pics in Thailand

Korean idol Jo Kwon of ballad group 2AM has revealed several photographs he took with female pop sensation Wonder Girls last week on his official Twitter account (http://twitter.com/2AMkwon).

Through a posting today, Jo Kwon uploaded a photo he took with Wonder Girls members Sun and Yenny and another he took with Sohee, with a comment underneath saying, "Wonder girls~ & Kwon. When we went to Thailand~ It was fun when we all played games together."

Jo Kwon and the Wonder Girls, labelmates at top talent agency JYP Entertainment, had flown into Bangkok last week to sing at a concert held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of major broadcaster MBC.

Other K-pop artists, including 2PM, TVXQ, Girls' Generation and BEAST, had graced the stage as well.

Jo Kwon made his debut as the leader of the four-member ballad group 2AM in 2008. They released their first full-length album “Saint o’clock” and held their first-ever solo concert last year. He is currently starring in MBC's daily sitcom "All My Love."

The Wonder Girls have produced a score of hit songs including "Tell Me," "So Hot" and "Nobody" since debuting in Korea in 2007. They crossed over into the pop market in the United States in 2009, taking the stage as the opening act for the famous Jonas brothers and releasing their debut single "Nobody," as well as holding a 27-stop tour in North America last summer.

Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011032316341975098

[News] 2AM Jo Kwon and Wonder Girls takes pics in Thailand

Korean idol Jo Kwon of ballad group 2AM has revealed several photographs he took with female pop sensation Wonder Girls last week on his official Twitter account (http://twitter.com/2AMkwon).

Through a posting today, Jo Kwon uploaded a photo he took with Wonder Girls members Sun and Yenny and another he took with Sohee, with a comment underneath saying, "Wonder girls~ & Kwon. When we went to Thailand~ It was fun when we all played games together."

Jo Kwon and the Wonder Girls, labelmates at top talent agency JYP Entertainment, had flown into Bangkok last week to sing at a concert held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of major broadcaster MBC.



Other K-pop artists, including 2PM, TVXQ, Girls' Generation and BEAST, had graced the stage as well.

Jo Kwon made his debut as the leader of the four-member ballad group 2AM in 2008. They released their first full-length album “Saint o’clock” and held their first-ever solo concert last year. He is currently starring in MBC's daily sitcom "All My Love."

The Wonder Girls have produced a score of hit songs including "Tell Me," "So Hot" and "Nobody" since debuting in Korea in 2007. They crossed over into the pop market in the United States in 2009, taking the stage as the opening act for the famous Jonas brothers and releasing their debut single "Nobody," as well as holding a 27-stop tour in North America last summer.

Source: www.asiae.co.kr

[News] 2AM Jo Kwon and Wonder Girls takes pics in Thailand

Korean idol Jo Kwon of ballad group 2AM has revealed several photographs he took with female pop sensation Wonder Girls last week on his official Twitter account (http://twitter.com/2AMkwon).

Through a posting today, Jo Kwon uploaded a photo he took with Wonder Girls members Sun and Yenny and another he took with Sohee, with a comment underneath saying, "Wonder girls~ & Kwon. When we went to Thailand~ It was fun when we all played games together."

Jo Kwon and the Wonder Girls, labelmates at top talent agency JYP Entertainment, had flown into Bangkok last week to sing at a concert held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of major broadcaster MBC.



Other K-pop artists, including 2PM, TVXQ, Girls' Generation and BEAST, had graced the stage as well.

Jo Kwon made his debut as the leader of the four-member ballad group 2AM in 2008. They released their first full-length album “Saint o’clock” and held their first-ever solo concert last year. He is currently starring in MBC's daily sitcom "All My Love."

The Wonder Girls have produced a score of hit songs including "Tell Me," "So Hot" and "Nobody" since debuting in Korea in 2007. They crossed over into the pop market in the United States in 2009, taking the stage as the opening act for the famous Jonas brothers and releasing their debut single "Nobody," as well as holding a 27-stop tour in North America last summer.

Source: www.asiae.co.kr

[News] Wonder Girls Sohee's fashion secret, discovered?

Recently a fashion community cafe analyzed Sohee’s fashion clothes and much to their surprise they discovered her ’secret’, which is her way of coordinating old clothes and upgrading it into something new.

A netizen said “Back in 2008, Sohee was wearing that same black coat that she was seen wearing recently at the airport”, and continued saying he would look for more identical clothes.

After looking for more photos of Sohee with identical clothes the netizen noticed that she was wearing a striped shirt when she debuted and when she was doing a broadcast. She was also spotted wearing a red knitted dress at a fansigning event 2 years ago and at the end of last year.

She was also seen wearing the black coat at a fashion show event. The shoes, bag, and hats are not the only fashion items. She occasionally wears a red knitted hat at airports, concerts, and when there is no broadcasts.

The netizen added “Sohee’s way of fashion is that she uses old clothes and coordinates it into something new” and “she doesn’t just pick random luxurious items but instead she coordinates to look nice”.

Another netizen stated “Even if i wear clothes for one day it’ll look old but Sohee seems to manage hers pretty well”.

Others flooded her with praise stating “Such meticulous fashion sense. I think it’s prudent”, “Exposed shift-wear mania?”, “peculiar way of managing clothes”.

Source: mt.co.kr
Translation: wonderr23@soompi.com
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[News] Wonder Girls Sohee's fashion secret, discovered?

Recently a fashion community cafe analyzed Sohee’s fashion clothes and much to their surprise they discovered her ’secret’, which is her way of coordinating old clothes and upgrading it into something new.

A netizen said “Back in 2008, Sohee was wearing that same black coat that she was seen wearing recently at the airport”, and continued saying he would look for more identical clothes.

After looking for more photos of Sohee with identical clothes the netizen noticed that she was wearing a striped shirt when she debuted and when she was doing a broadcast. She was also spotted wearing a red knitted dress at a fansigning event 2 years ago and at the end of last year.

She was also seen wearing the black coat at a fashion show event. The shoes, bag, and hats are not the only fashion items. She occasionally wears a red knitted hat at airports, concerts, and when there is no broadcasts.

The netizen added “Sohee’s way of fashion is that she uses old clothes and coordinates it into something new” and “she doesn’t just pick random luxurious items but instead she coordinates to look nice”.

Another netizen stated “Even if i wear clothes for one day it’ll look old but Sohee seems to manage hers pretty well”.

Others flooded her with praise stating “Such meticulous fashion sense. I think it’s prudent”, “Exposed shift-wear mania?”, “peculiar way of managing clothes”.

Source: mt.co.kr
Translation: wonderr23@soompi.com
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