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).
This Time
Wonder Girls Lyrics
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그렇게 다짐했었던 적 있었죠
스쳐 지난 이별의 기억 다시 또 부서졌던 믿음
아픔과 위로 속에 난 그들을 지웠죠
하지만 그대를 처음 봤던
그 날 이후로 난 다시 용기가 생겼죠
그대의 어깨에 기대면 맘이 편해져
이대로 영원히 그대와 있고 싶어요 baby
이번엔 다르겠죠 my love
믿어도 괜찮겠죠 그댈
항상 나를 향한 마음이 변치 않기를
바라는 내 맘 알겠죠
I love you baby and I need you babe
그대 없이는 외롭고 기나긴 시간이 또 반복되겠죠
그대 영원히 변치 마요 my all, I'll be the same
그댈 난 믿어 의심치 않지만 지금
그대가 없는 시간에 난 두렵죠
검게 물든 밤이 지나고 창가에 햇살이 비칠 때
그대가 없다면 난 또 울지도 몰라요
그래요 그대는 지난 시간
그저 스쳐 지나갔던 다른 남자처럼
내게 아픈 기억이 되지 않길 바래요
이대로 영원히 나를 더 안아주세요 baby
이번엔 다르겠죠 my love
믿어도 괜찮겠죠 그댈
항상 나를 향한 마음이 변치 않기를
바라는 내 맘 알겠죠
I love you baby and I need you babe
그대 없이는 외롭고 기나긴 시간이 또 반복되겠죠
그대 영원히 변치 마요 my all, I'll be the same
그댄 내게 남은 마지막 희망
그대가 없는 세상은 너무도 심한 어둠과 같겠죠
그대를 바라는 내 맘을 더 알아줘요 나의 사랑
이번엔 다르겠죠 my love
믿어도 괜찮겠죠 그댈
항상 나를 향한 마음이 변치 않기를
바라는 내 맘 알겠죠
I love you baby and I need you baby
그대 없이는 외롭고 기나긴 시간이 또 반복되겠죠
그대 영원히 변치 마요 my all, I'll be the same
The song "This Time" by Wonder Girls is an emotional ballad about finding love again after a painful breakup. The lyrics explain how the singer had vowed to never fall in love again after being hurt in a previous relationship, but upon meeting their current love interest, they feel empowered to love once more. The lyrics also highlight the fear of being alone and the hope that their current love will never change. The song is an expression of hope and the willingness to take a chance on love again.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of love and the need for the current love interest in the singer's life. The lyrics state that without their love, the singer will be lonely and stuck in a repeating cycle of time. The singer pleads with their love interest to never change and to understand the depth of their love. The song is an emotional journey of controlling one's fear and taking a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
난 다신 사랑 따윈 하지 않을 거라
I have vowed never to love again
그렇게 다짐했었던 적 있었죠
There was a time when I made that promise
스쳐 지난 이별의 기억 다시 또 부서졌던 믿음
The belief that was shattered once again by the memory of a past breakup that just passed by
아픔과 위로 속에 난 그들을 지웠죠
I erased them from my heart amidst pain and comfort
하지만 그대를 처음 봤던
But ever since I first met you
그 날 이후로 난 다시 용기가 생겼죠
I regained the courage I thought I had lost since that day
그대의 어깨에 기대면 맘이 편해져
When I lean on your shoulder, my heart feels at ease
이대로 영원히 그대와 있고 싶어요 baby
I want to be with you forever like this, baby
이번엔 다르겠죠 my love 믿어도 괜찮겠죠 그댈
This time will be different, my love. I believe it will be okay with you
항상 나를 향한 마음이 변치 않기를
I hope your heart will always be unchanged towards me
바라는 내 맘 알겠죠
You understand my heart's desires
I love you baby and I need you babe
I love you, baby, and I need you, babe
그대 없이는 외롭고 기나긴 시간이 또 반복되겠죠
Without you, I will be lonely and the long times will repeat again
그대 영원히 변치 마요 my all, I`ll be the same
Please don't ever change, my all, I'll be the same
그댈 난 믿어 의심치 않지만 지금
I trust you without any doubt, but right now
그대가 없는 시간에 난 두렵죠
I'm afraid of the times when you are not around
검게 물든 밤이 지나고 창가에 햇살이 비칠 때
When the black stained night passes and sunlight shines through the windows
그대가 없다면 난 또 울지도 몰라요
I might cry again if you are not there
그래요 그대는 지난 시간
Yes, you were just a passing memory
그저 스쳐 지나갔던 다른 남자처럼
Like any other man who passed by
내게 아픈 기억이 되지 않길 바래요
I hope you won't be a painful memory for me
이대로 영원히 나를 더 안아주세요 baby
Please hold me forever like this, baby
그댄 내게 남은 마지막 희망
You are my last hope
그대가 없는 세상은 너무도 심한 어둠과 같겠죠
A world without you would be a deep darkness
그대를 바라는 내 맘을 더 알아줘요 나의 사랑
Please understand more about my love for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ji Sang Hong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@totoki7400
Can't believe it's been 13 years. They are soo good. And they will be always better than other kpop group today
@Zillagodzillen
2020 and i’m still listening to this time whenever i’m having a hard time. Thank you girls
@8makes1kingateez45
same
@BongMimi
10 years and this is my favourite Kpop ballad song as always. Ahhh those were the days!
@wearefixed3664
you're not the only one... coming back these girls after itzy debut.... seriously i missed them :'(:'(
@slightliestupid9
I feel the same nostalgia, my friend! Brings joy and peace
@donttlkhshtaboutbb
Same
@anikalee9012
I miss this kind of Kpop. It's a real song you can listen to again and again and never get old.
@iruneas
agreed..
@inmygf
literally