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.
When This Rain Stops
Wendy Lyrics
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참 많기도 해
다 안다고 생각했던 것들이
낯설어지기도 하고
이 어둠 속이 익숙해질 때쯤
나 알게 됐어
나처럼 빛을 기다리는 많은 것들이
늘 함께였다는 걸
안아주고 싶어
어둠에 지친 모든 걸 내가
알아주고 싶어
누구나 가진 내일을
이렇게 가끔은 멈춰가도 돼
쉬어도 돼
마음에 비가 내려도
When this rain stops
그냥 다시 웃으면 돼
한 걸음 느려진 후에야
볼 수 있었던 많은 것들
가려진 그곳
그 안에 나만을 기다려준
많은 목소리들
너의 모든 게 빛나고 있어
한 번 더 내게 말해주면
정말 다시 그렇게 될 것만 같아
안아주고 싶어
어둠에 지쳤던 나를 이제
알려주고 싶어
내가 가진 모든 것을
이렇게 가끔은 멈춰간대도
쉬어가도
내 안에 내가 있다면
When this rain stops
그냥 다시 숨 쉬면 돼
잠시 멀어진 거리만큼
내가 다시 뛰어가면 돼
이제 나
다시 한 번 날 들려주기 위해
Breathe again
Oh 널, Oh 널 알아주고 싶어
누구나 가진 내일을
이렇게 가끔은 멈춰가도 돼
쉬어도 돼
마음에 비가 내려도
When this rain stops
그때 다시 웃으면 돼
The lyrics of Wendy's song When This Rain Stops speaks about experiencing loneliness and the struggle of going through difficult times alone. The first verse talks about how there are days when it seems like one is alone in the world, and even the things that were once familiar feel strange. However, as one becomes accustomed to the darkness, they begin to realize that they are not alone, and there are things and people waiting for them to bring light into their life. The chorus encourages the listener to take a break, let the rain pour down, and wait for it to stop. When the rain stops, they can just smile again and breathe.
The second verse talks about how sometimes, in order to see clearly, one needs to slow down and take a look at what's hidden behind the curtain. In this case, there are a lot of voices waiting to be heard, and by taking a closer look, one can hear them all. The bridge of the song talks about how one can run away from the problems that cause them to feel lonely, but they will always come back. Instead, it is better to face them head-on and breathe again.
Overall, the song is about finding hope and reminding oneself that they are not alone. When going through difficult times, it is important to take a break, breathe, and realize that there are things to be grateful for, even in the midst of a storm.
Line by Line Meaning
혼자인 것만 같은 날들이
There are many days that feel like I'm alone
참 많기도 해
There are so many of those days
다 안다고 생각했던 것들이
Things I thought I knew so well
낯설어지기도 하고
Becoming unfamiliar
이 어둠 속이 익숙해질 때쯤
As I become accustomed to this darkness
나 알게 됐어
I've come to know
나처럼 빛을 기다리는 많은 것들이
There are many things waiting for light, like me
늘 함께였다는 걸
They've always been together
안아주고 싶어
I want to embrace
어둠에 지친 모든 걸 내가
Everything tired out from the darkness I
알아주고 싶어
Want to recognize
누구나 가진 내일을
Everyone's tomorrow
이렇게 가끔은 멈춰가도 돼
It's okay to pause like this sometimes
쉬어도 돼
It's okay to rest
마음에 비가 내려도
Even if rain falls in my heart
When this rain stops
When this rain stops
그냥 다시 웃으면 돼
I just need to smile again
한 걸음 느려진 후에야
Only after taking a step back
볼 수 있었던 많은 것들
Could I see many things
가려진 그곳
The place hidden away
그 안에 나만을 기다려준
Many voices that only waited for me inside
너의 모든 게 빛나고 있어
Everything about you is shining
한 번 더 내게 말해주면
If you tell me once more
정말 다시 그렇게 될 것만 같아
I really think it can be like that again
알아주고 싶어
I want to recognize
어둠에 지쳤던 나를 이제
Me, who was exhausted from darkness, now
내가 가진 모든 것을
All that I have
이렇게 가끔은 멈춰간대도
Even if I pause like this sometimes
쉬어가도
It's okay to rest
내 안에 내가 있다면
If I have myself inside
그냥 다시 숨 쉬면 돼
I just need to breathe again
잠시 멀어진 거리만큼
As much as I had distanced myself for a moment
내가 다시 뛰어가면 돼
I just need to run again
이제 나
Now I
다시 한 번 날 들려주기 위해
To make me hear it once again
Breathe again
Breathe again
Oh 널, Oh 널 알아주고 싶어
Oh you, oh you, I want to recognize you
누구나 가진 내일을
Everyone's tomorrow
이렇게 가끔은 멈춰가도 돼
It's okay to pause like this sometimes
쉬어도 돼
It's okay to rest
마음에 비가 내려도
Even if rain falls in my heart
When this rain stops
When this rain stops
그때 다시 웃으면 돼
I just need to smile again at that time
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Min Ji Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yr5304
"I don't eat CDs, it's just my skills" - Wendy, 2021
@Legna2909
It's just her hobby
@js3146
She said she sings a little.
@justinnyugen7015
She ate all CDs in existence, which explains the “Out of Stock”
@eyebrowstj
@@js3146
When she said she sings a little, I laughed and then when the kid responded it seems like you sing more than just a little, I laughed hysterically. You don't say!
@bdzmru8489
to be fair she also helped manufacture the very cds we purchased haha
@tasha6586
Dear parents, just because your child is crying at their phone doesn’t mean they have bf/gf. They’re just lookin at Wendy singing When This Rain Stops
@kajalthakur7197
Hahaha😁🤭
@Alveolus1023
Wendy deserves international recognitions for her vocal, not just kpop
@theretheresia
Me, I'm an intertional fan..
And we have alot of people here being WLuvs 😇💙