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).
Act Cool
Wonder Girls Lyrics
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Do you want to learn how to
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act
So what u gonna do...
So what u gonna do...
Shhht, It's Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls mangnae (Here I am)
Naega hyerimida hoksi moreumyeon terebi bwa
Geuraedo moreumyeon igeona jeogeora josimhi badara yetda nae raebida
Tell me' nuga nacheoreom 'So hot', 'Nobody'
Wae bulman isseo? mwol bwa
Modu jal al deut na dwineutge hamnyu
Geuraeseo eojjeorago soljikhi malhae bwa hyerimi meotjyeo rago
Dareun yeoja raeppeo soljikhi singgeomne
Chakhan cheongman hagido ijen pigonhae
Yubineonnido nae raep deutgo ireone
Nan niga yamjeonhago chakhan julman aratji
Hangungmallo raephago I can rap in English
Wo hui chang zhongwen raoshe Speaking 4 languages
I sing, I dance, talking shht about me?
It ain't cool shut up and dance boy
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act(2x)
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act(2x)
So what u gonna do... (2x)
Shht, It's still Wonder Girls
You foxes acting like kings in the jungle, watch out!
The tiger is back for real
We Wonder Girls we back to spread the wonder
Hyeonjae uri jeonjeok bojamyeon hangugeseo meonjeo
Triple crown meokgo went to America
Billboard Hot 100 jinip now we're movie stars
Geunde mworagu gamhi nuga gatdagu
Dasi han beon malhae bwa eobtji kkangdagu
Nae ireumgwa eolgul jeon segyero naga
Geubi dalla jeonsegiro nara
Naega noneun mul neon masimyeon tal na
Masitdago tto meogeo tto meogeum baetal na
Hangungmallo raephago I can rap in English
Wo hui chang zhongwen raoshe Speaking 4 languages
I sing, I dance, talking shht about me?
It ain't cool shut up and dance girl
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act(2x)
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act(2x)
So what u gonna do... (2x)
Shht, Stop shushing me
Nan hago sipeundaero hal geoya
I ssaengttungmajeun banjucheoreom amudo yesanghaji motage
Nae bihaengeul mageul sun eobseo because I am a wonder girl
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act(2x)
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act
Act cool...
Act Cool by Wonder Girls is a catchy song that encourages listeners to learn how to act cool in various situations. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Act cool, act act cool" several times, encouraging listeners to follow along.
The song features fast-paced, rhythmic verses that are delivered by different members of the group. The lyrics describe the group's confidence and success, mentioning accomplishments like winning Triple Crown awards and reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song then transitions to a rap section, where the members of the group showcase their multilingual abilities. They rap in Korean, English, and Chinese, showing off their fluency in different languages.
Overall, Act Cool is a fun, upbeat song that encourages listeners to embrace their coolness and explore different ways of expressing themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey guys, do you want to be queen?
Would you like to become a favored leader?
Do you want to learn how to Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act actAct cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act
Would you like to learn how to portray a certain aura and demeanor?
So what u gonna do...
What are you going to do?
Shhht, It's Wonder Girls
Quiet! It's the Wonder Girls.
What's my name? (L.I.M)
What is my name?
Wonder Girls mangnae (Here I am)
I'm the youngest member of the Wonder Girls.
Naega hyerimida hoksi moreumyeon terebi bwa
I'm Hyerim, if you're unsure, watch me on TV.
Geuraedo moreumyeon igeona jeogeora josimhi badara yetda nae raebida
Even if you still don't know, listen carefully to my confident statement.
Tell me' nuga nacheoreom 'So hot', 'Nobody'
Tell me who is like us, 'So hot', 'Nobody'.
Wae bulman isseo? mwol bwa
Why are you so envious? What do you see?
Modu jal al deut na dwineutge hamnyu
Everyone knows it, they all imitate us.
Geuraeseo eojjeorago soljikhi malhae bwa hyerimi meotjyeo rago
So what should I do? Honestly, tell me. I think I'm pretty cool.
Dareun yeoja raeppeo soljikhi singgeomne
Other girls try to rap, I'm being honest.
Chakhan cheongman hagido ijen pigonhae
They tried to be modest, but now they're greedy.
Yubineonnido nae raep deutgo ireone
Even Yubin imitates my rap.
Nan niga yamjeonhago chakhan julman aratji
I only know you guys are sneaking glances and secretly copying me.
Hangungmallo raephago I can rap in English
I can rap in Korean and English.
Wo hui chang zhongwen raoshe Speaking 4 languages
I can also sing in Chinese and speak four languages.
I sing, I dance, talking shht about me?
I sing and dance, so why are you talking about me?
It ain't cool shut up and dance boy
It's not cool, so be quiet and dance, boy.
You foxes acting like kings in the jungle, watch out!
You girl groups acting like you're the best, beware!
The tiger is back for real
The real tiger is back to show his worth.
We Wonder Girls we back to spread the wonder
We Wonder Girls are back to amaze everyone.
Hyeonjae uri jeonjeok bojamyeon hangugeseo meonjeo
Currently, if you type 'we are' in Korean, we rank first.
Triple crown meokgo went to America
We won three championships and went to America.
Billboard Hot 100 jinip now we're movie stars
We ranked on the Billboard Hot 100, now we're movie stars.
Geunde mworagu gamhi nuga gatdagu
But what are you looking at so doubtfully?
Dasi han beon malhae bwa eobtji kkangdagu
Tell us once more, what are you amazed at?
Nae ireumgwa eolgul jeon segyero naga
My name and face spreads everywhere.
Geubi dalla jeonsegiro nara
I fly towards an improved version of myself.
Naega noneun mul neon masimyeon tal na
Whatever water I touch, it turns sweet.
Masitdago tto meogeo tto meogeum baetal na
If I say 'it looks delicious', it gets eaten fast.
Shht, Stop shushing me
Quiet, don't try to be hush me.
Nan hago sipeundaero hal geoya
I'll do what I want.
I ssaengttungmajeun banjucheoreom amudo yesanghaji motage
I am irresistible like an addictive punch, nobody can resist.
Nae bihaengeul mageul sun eobseo because I am a wonder girl
My shockwave cannot be blocked, because I am a Wonder Girl.
Act cool, act act cool, act act cool, act act act act(2x)
Portray the manner you want to show off.
So what u gonna do... (2x)
What are you going to do?
Act cool...
Portray a cool aura.
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