ID Password  
  Forgot Password or ID | Sign Up  
 
     
Welcome to KoreanFest.com
 

The Wonder Girls ready to retake local music scene


The Wonder Girls’ new album “Wonder World” hit stores on Monday and it’s already headed for the top of the charts.

The lead single “Be My Baby” instantly topped online charts, including Bugs Music, Cyworld, Daum, Melon, Mnet, Naver and Soribada. Most of the 12 other songs on the new album are ranked high on the charts as well.

“Be My Baby” was written and composed by Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, the group’s management agency, and adds a more modern tempo to a ’60s pop soul sound. In the video, the music meshes nicely with the lively choreography by Jonte, who is also Beyonce’s choreographer.

The girls made an emotional appearance at a press conference to promote the album on Friday at a hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul.

After being asked whether she wanted to just enjoy college life like a regular student, group member Yubin, 23, burst into tears.

“I want to continue my studies, but being a singer is the path I’ve chosen,” she said, as tears began to fall. “There’s a lot to learn in this field, too.”

Her words prompted a similar reaction from Yeeun, 22, who was sitting next to Yubin and started to tear up as Yubin was talking.

The outpouring of emotion is possibly indicative of the pressure the group has faced since leaving Korea a year and a half ago to try their luck in the competitive U.S. market.

In June 2009, after reaching the top of the charts with their song “Nobody,” the group declared they were off for the United States. That October, the song entered Billboard’s Hot 100 chart at No. 76, making the group the first from Korea to enter the chart.

Although they have accomplished a lot overseas, the group has been absent from the local music scene and Yeeun said they are worried about how they will be received.

“We’ve been worried about returning to the Korean stage since it’s been so long since our last performance here,” Yeeun said. “But after we decided to show our true identity, we focused on creating simple melodies and choreography that people could easily follow.”

The youngest in the group, Sohee, 19, talked about being back before the media.

“We didn’t have many broadcast opportunities in the States, so being in front of the cameras again makes us nervous,” Sohee said. “But I’m excited to be back on stage in Korea and to see my family again.”

After promoting the album in Korea for a month, the Wonder Girls plan to return to the United States. In January 2012, they will star in the television special “Wonder Girls at the Apollo” on U.S. cable channel Teen Nick. They also plan to release an album based on the movie soundtrack.

The group said it is looking forward to building a stronger base in the United States.

“Our career in America is still a work in progress,” Sunye said. “We’re gaining valuable experiences we never would have had if we stayed in Korea and our desire to achieve something there is stronger than ever.”

The Wonder Girls rose to stardom after the release of “Tell Me” in 2007, when girl groups such as Kara and Girls’ Generation were also rising.

As it happens, Girls’ Generation is currently performing in Korea with their newly released album “The Boys,” giving The Wonder Girls some heavy competition. But the girls seem to welcome the rivalry.

“As we both sing and dance, the relationship between Girls’ Generation and us is more encouraging than threatening,” Yubin said.


By Chung Kang-hyun [estyle@joongang.co.kr]


한글 관련 기사 [일간스포츠]

원더걸스, 눈물의 인터뷰 “고통없이 얻어지는 건 없다”

1년6개월만에 국내 무대에 컴백하는 그룹 원더걸스가 컴백에 앞서 가진 인터뷰에서 "고통없이 얻어지는 건 없다"며 진한 눈물을 쏟았다.

이 들은 지난 4일 서울 강남의 호텔에서 가진 기자간담회에서 '미국 활동의 득과 실' '오랜만에 국내에 컴백하는 소감' 등을 묻는 기자들의 질문에 국내 컴백의 설레임과 그간의 맘고생이 교차됐는 지 울음을 터뜨리며 말을 제대로 이어 나가지 못했다.

맏 언니의 유빈(23)은 "해외를 다니며 유랑자 같은 생활을 많이 했는데 오랜만에 이렇게 팬들을 만나게 되니 너무 기뻐서 말이 나오지 않는다"며 "한국어로 인터뷰를 하는 것만도 참 행복한 일"이라며 목이 메었다. 이어 지난 해 선미를 대신해 팀에 합류한 막내 혜림(19)은 '팀에 합류하는 게 맞는건지 고민을 많이 했다. 멤버들에게도 미안한 마음이 컸다"고 말하다 눈물이 터져 말을 마치지 못했다. 혜림의 눈물에 곁에 앉은 멤버들도 잇따라 눈물을 쏟아 인터뷰장은 눈물바다가 됐다.

선예(22)는 미국활동이 성공인지 실패인지 묻자 "아직도 도전 중이니 평가는 좀 이른 것 같다"며 "겉으로 보이는 성적은 기대에 미치지 못할 수 있지만 눈에 보이지 않는 많은 것을 배우고 있기 때문에 우리의 도전은 현재진행형"이라며 의지를 다졌다. 예은 역시 "처음엔 말그대로 바닥부터 신인의 자세로 시작했다. 어려움을 딛고 이젠 드라마 주인공까지 됐다. 스태프들이 우리의 노래와 춤을 따라하는 걸 보면서 가능성이 없는 일이 아니구란 생각을 했다"며 미국 활동에 대한 기대를 덧붙였다. 소희도 "아직 우린 젊고 기회는 많다. 미국 시장도 포기하고 싶지 않다"고 뜻을 더했다. 이어 '미국 활동에 대해 불평한 적은 없냐'는 질문에 유빈은 "기분이 좋을 때도 싫은 때도 있듯이 미국에 오길 잘했다는 생각과 돌아가고 싶다는 생각이 왔다갔다 한다"고 솔직한 답변을 내놨다.

소녀시대와 의 경쟁에 대해서는 "우리도 정말 팬이다. 소녀시대의 티저와 뮤직비디오를 다 찾아봤다"면서 "누굴 이겨야 겠다는 경쟁의식으로 음악을 하진 않는다. 오랜만의 국내 활동이니 즐겁게 즐기다 가고 싶다. 또 소녀시대와 멤버들끼리 친한데 서로 시간을 내지 못해 밥한끼 하지 못했다. 이번엔 꼭 밥이라도 먹고 함께 놀아보고 싶다"고 말했다. 마지막으로 '오늘 원더걸스가 흘린 눈물의 의미는 뭐냐'는 질문에 선예는 "노 페인 노 게인(No Pain No Gain)입니다"라고 답해 그간 미국 활동을 통해 탄탄하게 다져진 속내를 드러냈다.

미국 활동에 주력하고 있는 원더걸스는 7일 정규2집 '원더월드'를 발표한다. 타이틀곡 '비 마이 베이비(Be My Baby)'는 박진영의 곡으로, 통통 튀는 원더걸스의 매력을 살린 신나는 댄스곡. 원더걸스 주연의 미국 TV 드라마 '원더걸스 앳 디 아폴로'의 OST다.

[이 게시물은 Admin님에 의해 2011-11-10 08:42:40 Korean News에서 복사 됨]

 
 

  K-fest News  
   Let's go to PC
LET's GO TO PC If you are a music fan in variety based on classical western and eastern music including Ben-Hur Overture, "Doll" area by Offenbach, and Rhapsody in Blue and many more, come and enjoy your Friday night to celebrate your new year to be happy in melody, on February 2nd, 2018 7 PM, Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, GA. “ Let’s go, Peong Chang!” This concert is a commemorative performance of Pyeong Chang W…
   Let's go to PC !
Let's go to pyeongchang ! https://mtickets.pyeongchang2018.com/ https://mtickets.pyeongchang2018.com/
   2018 PEACE & HARMONY CONCERT
2018 NEW YEAR CONCERT
   Thank You Very Much ! See You In 2018
Min Pak&Atlanta Phil’ K-MUSIC FEST Atlanta Phil successfully finished the Korean Music Fest As the finale of the 2017 Korean Festival A concert to celebrate 2018 Pyung-Chang Winter Olympic is coming The orchestra performance filled the finale of the 2017 Korean Festival. Min Pak conducted the concert, named as the Korean Music Fest, whose theme was Arirang. It was held 8PM of the 7th of October in Atlanta Korean Association Center. Man…
   2017 Atlanta Korean Music Festival
2017 Atlanta Korean Music Festival
   2017 KOREAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
PEACE & HARMONY OPEN CONCERT 2017 KOREAN MUSIC FESTIVAL Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Min Pak OCT 7 (SAT), 8:00 PM at Korean-American Association Cultural Center in Atlanta Address:5900 Brook Hollow Parkway, Norcross,Ga 30071 Classical, Art Songs, Jazz and pop and Korean traditional music. Please come Join Us~! The Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra, Inc. (Non-Profit, 501(c)(3)) and Directo…
   2017 KOREAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
COMING UP! PEACE & HARMONY OPEN CONCERT 2017 KOREAN MUSIC FESTIVAL Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Min Pak OCT 7 (SAT), 8:00 PM at Korean-American Association Cultural Center in Atlanta Address:5900 Brook Hollow Parkway, Norcross,Ga 30071 A-$20 (Ticket Donation) RSVP 678-978-2220 or (Please use PayPal on the right side to make reservation of your seat and bring your receipt to hav…
   17 KOREANFEST
2017 Korean Festival.
   2017 ARI PROJECT: Performing Arts New Wave of Kore..
2017 ARI PROJECT: Performing Arts New Wave of Korea Promoted by Korean American Youth Performing Artist(KAYPA) -Date: Friday, August 4, 2017 at 7:30pm -Place: Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles 3rd Fl. Ari Hall 5505 Wilshire Blvd., LA, CA 90036 -Online Reservation: www.kccla.org/english/programs_reservation.asp -For more Info: tammy@kccla.org or 323-936-3015 The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) and American Youth Perfor…
   2017 K-POP WORLD FESTIVAL
2017 K-POP World Festival The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles and KBS America proudly present the 2017 K-POP World Festival: Los Angeles Online Preliminaries & Los Angeles Finals. This contest will challenge all eligible K-POP enthusiasts in their abilities to dance and/or sing utilizing K-POP beats, lyrics, and choreography. K-POP World Festival: Los Angeles Online Preliminaries Details Application Submissions: June 16th - July 18th,…
   "Atlanta Soli Deo Choir Concert"
Atlanta Soli Deo Choir Concert Music by Allen Pote/Bill Wolaver/G. Rossini/G. Verdi and more will be presented. When~ 6/11/17, Sunday, 6 PM Where~ Korean Presbyterian church In Duluth, in Sanctuary. Address~2534 Duluth Highway, Duluth GA 30097 The 2nd annual concert of Atlanta "Soli Deo"(means "Only God") Choir. All the members are christian ladies and men vocalists and many are those who majored in voice performance in Korea and USA. They ar…
   (Newyork) Seong-Jin Cho Piano Recital
Seong-Jin Cho Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at 8PM Carnegie hall Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage (57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York City) Tickets: $16-$95 Performer Seong-Jin Cho, Piano NY Recital Debut First Prize Winner, 17th International Chopin Piano Competition (2015) Program BERG Piano Sonata, Op. 1 SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in C Minor, D. 958 CHOPIN 24 Preludes, Op. 28 When Seong-Jin Cho won the 17th I…
   HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017
   Sejong Soloists Annual Gala (NY)
Sejong Soloists Annual Gala Concert Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 7:30PM Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall (57th Street and 7th Avenue, NYC) Tickets: From $75 (20% Discount code: KCSSEJONG) Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as “a polished ensemble that produces beautiful sounds and projects high spirits,” Sejong Soloists has performed over 500 concerts on world stages with renowned solo artists. This program features “Talking …
   (New York) Kun Woo Paik Performs Beethoven with th..
Kun Woo Paik Performs Beethoven with the New York Philharmonic December 8 - 10, 2016 David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) Thursday, December 8th, 2016, 7:30PM Frizday, December 9th, 2016, 11AM Saturday, December 10th, 2016, 8PM David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) Tickets: $31 - $130 (Ex…
처음  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  다음  맨끝





Donation

678-978-2220