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).
Nu Shoes
Wonder Girls Lyrics
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My nu shoes my brand nu shoes my nu shoes
I got no car, got no money money
I spent too much on Manolo Blanik
The lyrics to the Wonder Girls' song Nu Shoes seem to be an ode to the power of fashion and new shoes in particular. The repetition of "my nu shoes, my brand nu shoes" suggests a kind of pride in the acquisition of a new pair of shoes, perhaps as an indication of status or coolness. The fact that the lyrics repeat the phrase several times suggests that this pride is both intense and significant for the singer.
The next two lines, "I got no car, got no money money" might suggest that the singer is not well off, and that the new shoes might be an attempt to compensate for lack of other material possessions. The singer then goes on to say "I spent too much on Manolo Blanik," revealing that the singer has in fact invested a lot of money in shoes, despite not having much money in general. This could suggest that shoes are more important to the singer than other things, or that the singer is perhaps somewhat impulsive or materialistic.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep love for shoes, despite other financial or material constraints. They suggest that shoes are a way for the singer to express themselves, and to feel good about themselves even when other aspects of their life might not be going so well.
Line by Line Meaning
My nu shoes my brand nu shoes my nu shoes
I am excited about my new shoes and want everyone to know about it.
I got no car, got no money money
I do not have much material wealth.
I spent too much on Manolo Blanik
I spent a lot of money on designer shoes.
Contributed by Zoe J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.