Debuting in early 2007, they became popular in the fall of that year with the song "Tell Me." They have scored five consecutive #1 hit singles: "Tell Me", "So Hot", "Nobody", "2 Different Tears" and "Be My Baby". In 2008, they won two "Artist of the Year" awards.
The group began their entry into the American market in 2009, with lead single "Nobody"; the single became the first song by a Korean group to enter the Billboard Hot 100. They are co-managed in the United States by JYP Entertainment and Jonas Group. They managed to place 4th with "Nobody" on the Canadian single charts for the past 2 weeks of March 2011.
Former member Hyuna (현아) left in June '07 due to health problems. She later joined girl group 4minute which disbanded in 2016. At the end of 2009, Sunmi (선미) left to continue her education. She was replaced with trainee Hyelim. She later on returned to singing with the release of her hit-single "24시간이 모자라" in 2013. With the announcement of Wonder Girls' comeback in 2015, Sunmi rejoined the group. Later in 2015, Sunye (선예) and Sohee (소희) officially withdrew from the group.
On 26 January 2017, Wonder Girls officially disbanded after members Sunmi and Yeeun decided not to renew their contracts. A farewell single entitled, "그려줘", was released on the groups 10th anniversary (10 February).
없어
Wonder Girls Lyrics
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그녀에게 떠났어 baby
없어 넌
곁에 없어 떠났어
그녀는 너 없이도 빛나
그건 너도 알잖아
난 니 손길이 닿을 때만
날 보는 시선 끝에 그녀가 보여
나를 속이고 모른 척 눈을 감아
나는 나쁜 여자야
나는 나쁜 여자야
너와 나 둘 사이는 비밀스럽게
아무도 모르게 할 거라 약속해
I know I'm bad, bad, so bad
I know I'm bad, so bad
Cry me out
그녀만 쫓는 너의 두 눈에
Tear me down
아무것도 할 수 없다는 게
알아 널 가질 수 없단 걸
멈춰야만 한단 걸
괜찮아 시작도 끝도 없던 우리니 (uh OK)
No 도대체 넌 날 보질 않아
언제나 맘은 딴 곳에 있는 것 같아
네 눈 앞에 항상 곁에 있는 건 난데
걔가 뭔데 나로는 왜 만족을 못해
날 봐 항상 좋다 하는 나야
싫다 말하지 않는 간단한 여자
매력 없다 해도 아쉬운 쪽은 나
먼저 사랑한 (I can't blame you) 잘못이야
날 보는 시선 끝에 그녀가 보여
나를 속이고 모른 척 눈을 감아
나는 나쁜 여자야
나는 나쁜 여자야
너와 나 둘 사이는 비밀스럽게
아무도 모르게 할 거라 약속해
I know I'm bad, bad, so bad
I know I'm bad, so bad
Cry me out
그녀만 쫓는 너의 두 눈에
Tear me down
아무것도 할 수 없다는 게
알아 널 가질 수 없단 걸
멈춰야만 한단 걸
괜찮아 시작도 끝도 없던 우리니
우 이 밤이 지나가면
우우 이 방에 혼자 남아서
네 향기 스민 이불 끌어 안고
오늘도 밤새 난 널 그리면서
울게 되겠지
Cry me out
그녀만 쫓는 너의 두 눈에
Tear me down
아무것도 할 수 없다는 게
알아 널 가질 수 없단 걸
멈춰야만 한단 걸
괜찮아 시작도 끝도 없던 우리니
The lyrics of Wonder Girls's song "없어" convey a sense of heartbreak and longing as the singer expresses their feelings towards a former lover who has left them for someone else. The chorus "없어 넌 그녀에게 떠났어 baby 없어 넌 곁에 없어 떠났어" directly addresses the absence of the person in the singer's life, emphasizing the emptiness and loneliness they feel without them. The repetition of "없어" reinforces the finality and irrevocable nature of the breakup.
The singer acknowledges that the other person shines even without them, implying that their presence is not necessary for the other person to thrive. This realization adds to their sense of inadequacy and self-doubt, as they question their own worth and desirability. The lyrics "나는 나쁜 여자야 너와 나 둘 사이는 비밀스럽게" suggest a feeling of guilt and self-blame, as the singer sees themselves as the 'bad guy' in the situation, vowing to keep their interactions with the former lover a secret.
The verses express the singer's internal conflict and insecurities, as they grapple with the pain of seeing the person they love chase after someone else. The lines "알아 널 가질 수 없단 걸 멈춰야만 한단 걸" reflect a sense of resignation and acceptance of the reality that they cannot have the other person back. Despite this realization, they are unable to let go completely, as indicated by the lyrics "울게 되겠지" which suggest that they will continue to long for the person and cry over their unrequited love.
The repeated mentions of crying and feeling helpless further emphasize the emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. The lyrics capture the complexities of unrequited love, self-blame, and the struggle to move on from a past relationship that was never meant to be. The repetition of the chorus and the emotional intensity of the song convey a sense of longing, regret, and a bittersweet acceptance of the end of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
없어 넌
You're no longer here
그녀에게 떠났어 baby
You left her, baby
없어 넌
You're no longer here
곁에 없어 떠났어
You're not by my side, you left
그녀는 너 없이도 빛나
She shines even without you
그건 너도 알잖아
You know that too
난 니 손길이 닿을 때만
I can only bloom when your touch reaches me
피어날 수 있잖아
I can bloom
날 보는 시선 끝에 그녀가 보여
At the end of your gaze, she appears
나를 속이고 모른 척 눈을 감아
Deceiving me, closing your eyes pretending not to see
나는 나쁜 여자야
I'm a bad girl
너와 나 둘 사이는 비밀스럽게
Between you and me, secretly
아무도 모르게 할 거라 약속해
We agreed to keep it a secret from everyone
I know I'm bad, bad, so bad
I know I'm bad, so bad
Cry me out
Cry me out
그녀만 쫓는 너의 두 눈에
In your eyes chasing only her
Tear me down
Tear me down
아무것도 할 수 없다는 게
Saying you can't do anything
알아 널 가질 수 없단 걸
I know I can't have you
멈춰야만 한단 걸
I must stop
괜찮아 시작도 끝도 없던 우리니
It's okay, we had no beginning or end
No 도대체 넌 날 보질 않아
No, you never truly see me
언제나 맘은 딴 곳에 있는 것 같아
It always seems like your heart is somewhere else
네 눈 앞에 항상 곁에 있는 건 난데
I'm always by your side, in front of your eyes
걔가 뭔데 나로는 왜 만족을 못해
Who is she that you can't be satisfied with me
날 봐 항상 좋다 하는 나야
I'm the one who always pretends to be happy when you look at me
싫다 말하지 않는 간단한 여자
A simple girl who doesn't say she dislikes it
매력 없다 해도 아쉬운 쪽은 나
Even if I say I have no charm, it hurts me
먼저 사랑한 (I can't blame you) 잘못이야
It's my mistake to have loved you first (I can't blame you)
우 이 밤이 지나가면
When this night passes
우우 이 방에 혼자 남아서
Alone in this room
네 향기 스민 이불 끌어 안고
Pulling up the blanket with your scent
오늘도 밤새 난 널 그리면서
Tonight, I'll spend the night drawing you out
울게 되겠지
I'll probably end up crying
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Eun Jee Sim, Yu Bin Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tatiana Velasco
love this song
Christopher Khan
Wonder Girls were at their best with Sunmi, Yubin, Yenny, and Lim. Really wish they would come back at some point to just do performances of this entire album. :)
Joy
kpop peaked here