She participated in S.M. Global Audition in 2012 and was recognized for her ability to play instruments such as piano, flute, guitar and saxophone, as well as her great vocal skills.
Before debuting with Red Velvet, WENDY was introduced along with the song "Because I Love You" (Hangul: "슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해") for the soundtrack of the Mnet drama Mimi. This release was part of S.M. Entertainment's S.M. Rookies pre-debut team project, where trainees get to have performance videos before their debut.
She moved to Canada and USA to study in elementary until high school. In 2010, she submitted an online audition for Koreaboo's Global Auditions in 2011 with Cube Entertainment. Though she was not the final winner, she was one of fifteen finalists personally picked by Korean singer G.NA and Koreaboo from over 5,000 videos to continue to the final round in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
in 2018 she teamed up with John Legend for the song "Written in the Stars", as part of SM Station X 0.
Her solo debut "Like Water - The 1st Mini Album" was released on the 5th April 2021, consisting of 5 songs, "Like Water" and "When This Rain Stops" as the title tracks, and "Why Can't You Love Me?", "The Road", and "Best Friend (feat. SEULGI)" as b-side songs.
If I Could Read Your Mind
Wendy Lyrics
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아님 별 뜻 아닌 건가
계속 눈이 마주치는 건가?
그냥 내 뒤를 본 건가 oh
하루 종일 바쁜 내 머릿속
이런 맘 알지 못하게 계속 감춰둘 거야
Oh
혼자 착각하는 건가?
알듯 말듯 내 속 어지럽혀
진짜 네 맘을 알고 싶어
아 분명한 건 오늘도 날 보면서
넌 웃고 있어
단서가 부족하지만
내 감각들이 너를 신경 쓰고 있잖아
너의 마음을 듣고 싶어
나를 신경 쓰고 있는 건가?
아님 별 뜻 아닌 건가
계속 의식해 티 나는 건가?
아직 눈치 못 챈 건가 oh
궁금해서 미친 내 머릿속
이런 맘 알지 못하게 표정 관리할 거야
진짜 네 맘을 알고 싶어
아 분명한 건 오늘도 날 보면서
넌 웃고 있어
단서가 부족하지만
내 감각들이 너를 신경 쓰고 있잖아
너의 마음을 듣고 싶어
점점 너에게로 가까워져 close to you
더더 커져버린 나의 맘 숨길 수 없어
시간이 된 것 같은데 close to you
너의 마음에 문을 두드릴게
진짜 네 맘을 알고 싶어
아 분명한 건 오늘도 날 보면서
넌 웃고 있어 (넌 웃고 있어)
단서가 부족하지만
모든 세포 감각들이
너를 신경 쓰고 있잖아
너의 마음을 듣고 싶어
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Dari-ri da da da woo whoa, ah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
오 난 너의 마음을 듣고 싶어
The lyrics of Wendy's song "If I Could Read Your Mind" express the singer's curiosity and longing to understand the true emotions and thoughts of someone she cares about. She wonders if they are paying attention to her or if their actions hold any special meaning. The constant eye contact and moments of catching each other's gaze make her question if there is more behind their actions or if it's just a casual glance from their end. She contemplates if their good treatment towards her is genuine or if she is just misunderstanding the situation. The confusion and uncertainty within her mind create a sense of unease and turmoil, leaving her yearning to uncover the truth and connect with their heart.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's willingness to close the distance between them, both physically and emotionally. Despite the lack of clear clues, she believes her senses are attuned to their every move and that her instincts are picking up on their emotions. The desire to understand and listen to their innermost feelings becomes overwhelming as she becomes more infatuated and attached, unable to hide her own growing affection. She envisions herself approaching them, reaching a point of intimacy where she can knock on the door of their heart and finally comprehend their true emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
나를 신경 쓰고 있는 건가?
Are you concerned about me?
아님 별 뜻 아닌 건가
Or is it nothing important?
계속 눈이 마주치는 건가?
Is it because our eyes keep meeting?
그냥 내 뒤를 본 건가 oh
Or did you just glance behind me?
하루 종일 바쁜 내 머릿속
My mind has been busy all day
이런 맘 알지 못하게 계속 감춰둘 거야
I'll keep hiding these feelings from you
Oh
Oh
나한테만 잘해주는 건가?
Are you treating me well only?
혼자 착각하는 건가?
Or am I just imagining things?
알듯 말듯 내 속 어지럽혀
Confused by my own uncertain feelings
진짜 네 맘을 알고 싶어
I really want to know your heart
아 분명한 건 오늘도 날 보면서
But one thing is clear, you smile when you see me today
넌 웃고 있어
You're smiling
단서가 부족하지만
Although clues are lacking
내 감각들이 너를 신경 쓰고 있잖아
My senses are concerned about you
너의 마음을 듣고 싶어
I want to hear your heart
계속 의식해 티 나는 건가?
Am I constantly worried if it's obvious?
아직 눈치 못 챈 건가 oh
Or have you not noticed yet, oh
궁금해서 미친 내 머릿속
My mind is going crazy because I'm curious
이런 맘 알지 못하게 표정 관리할 거야
I'll manage my expression so you won't know these feelings
점점 너에게로 가까워져 close to you
Getting closer to you, close to you
더더 커져버린 나의 맘 숨길 수 없어
My growing heart can't be hidden anymore
시간이 된 것 같은데 close to you
It feels like the time is right, close to you
너의 마음에 문을 두드릴게
I'll knock on the door of your heart
모든 세포 감각들이
All my cells and senses
너를 신경 쓰고 있잖아
Are concerned about you
너의 마음을 듣고 싶어
I want to hear your heart
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Dari-ri da da da woo whoa, ah
Dari-ri da da da woo whoa, ah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
오 난 너의 마음을 듣고 싶어
Oh, I want to hear your heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gun Lee, Ji Hoon Park, Min Ju Kim, Su Ho Leem
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