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.
why can't you love me
Wendy Lyrics
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유난히 추운 3월의 봄
너와 그려온 이 분위기 whoa
계절이 틔운 온기론
나를 녹이기엔 조금 부족해 uh, ah
아주 따뜻한 또 당연한
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh why can't you just love me?
Yeah yeah yeah
봄비가 내리면 좋겠어 (ah yeah)
그 빗속 너에게 더 다가가 eh
두 볼이 미소로 물들어
괜히 아닌 척 고갤 돌려 난 oh
아주 따뜻한 또 포근한
네 말투에 녹지 yeah yeah yeah
Oh why can't you just love me?
Yeah yeah yeah
어색한 인사 건넨 그 순간
너도 몰래 나를 따라 웃게 될 거야 yeah yeah
낭만적인 노랜 없지만
밤하늘이 선율이 되어줄 테니
꽃잎처럼 내게 피어난
떨린 숨결 모두 다
이 바람에 fly fly fly
네 온기만이 남았어
아주 따뜻한 또 당연한
네 손길에 녹지
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh why can't you just love me?
Yeah yeah yeah
너무나 따뜻한 너로 가득한
이 봄빛에 녹지
Yeah yeah ah
I just want you to love me
I want you to love me
The lyrics of Wendy's song Why Can't You Love Me? express the feelings of unrequited love. Wendy begins by describing a cold March day and the atmosphere that she and her love interest have created together. She mentions that even though the warmth of the season should be enough to melt her heart, it isn't. Next, Wendy expresses her desire for her love interest to reciprocate her feelings. She says that his warm eyes and soothing words should be enough to make her melt, but it isn't. She wonders why he can't just love her.
In the chorus, Wendy reiterates her longing for her love interest's affection. She mentions that she wants to get closer to him during the spring rains and that his touch, voice, and warmth should be enough to make her melt. She questions why he can't just love her.
The final verse is more optimistic. Wendy describes a moment where she and her love interest exchange awkward greetings, but she knows that he secretly smiles when he's around her. She also mentions that even though there's no romantic song playing in the background, the stars and the night sky create a romantic ambiance. Wendy compares herself to a flower that's bloomed because of her love for him, and says that she's left with only the warmth of his touch.
Overall, the song is a representation of unrequited love and the longing for affection from someone who isn't interested. Wendy's lyrics paint a picture of vulnerability and the hope that the person she loves will one day reciprocate her feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
유난히 추운 3월의 봄
The weather is cold but it's springtime, although it still feels a bit chilly.
너와 그려온 이 분위기 whoa
The atmosphere that we've created between us is very special.
계절이 틔운 온기론
나를 녹이기엔 조금 부족해 uh, ah
The warmth of the season is not enough to melt my heart.
아주 따뜻한 또 당연한
네 눈빛에 녹지
I melt easily when I see your warm and familiar gaze.
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh why can't you just love me?
Yeah yeah yeah
I wish you could love me and I want to know why you can't.
봄비가 내리면 좋겠어 (ah yeah)
그 빗속 너에게 더 다가가 eh
I want it to rain so I can get closer to you, even in the rain.
두 볼이 미소로 물들어
괜히 아닌 척 고갤 돌려 난 oh
I can't help but smile when I turn away to pretend like it doesn't affect me.
아주 따뜻한 또 포근한
네 말투에 녹지 yeah yeah yeah
Your sweet and cozy tone makes me melt.
Oh why can't you just love me?
Yeah yeah yeah
I wish you could love me and I want to know why you can't.
어색한 인사 건넨 그 순간
너도 몰래 나를 따라 웃게 될 거야 yeah yeah
The awkward moment we shared was followed by a smile that you didn't think I'd see.
낭만적인 노랜 없지만
밤하늘이 선율이 되어줄 테니
There's no romantic song to describe my feelings, but the night sky will.
꽃잎처럼 내게 피어난
떨린 숨결 모두 다
이 바람에 fly fly fly
네 온기만이 남았어
Your presence makes me feel alive like a flower and even when you're gone, your warmth still lingers.
아주 따뜻한 또 당연한
네 손길에 녹지
I easily melt under your warm and familiar touch.
너무나 따뜻한 너로 가득한
이 봄빛에 녹지
Yeah yeah ah
I'm melting under this warm springtime light that's full of you.
I just want you to love me
I want you to love me
All I really want is for you to love me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jamie Jones, Lamont Neuble, Matt Wong, Paulina Cerilla, Tae Woo Ku, Tim Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The title "Finest Vocalist of the 3rd Generation" was made for her. And her only.
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Agree. No one can come to close.
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And one of the finest vocalists in the world not just Korea 💙