Jyp's Wonder Girls (원더걸스) Official Thread 2

[ManaSmile]

It was really interesting to read all the answers... I think the answers from JYPE are pretty good... Now I hope everything is true ^^ I hope they'll choose a good title track and concept this time! also, if the US album is "between January-March", does it mean WG can promote more than a month in Korea? If they comeback during November, they can promote until December and even until January (imagine the US album is for February or March). I wish they'll promote as much as they can =) Maybe they could promote 2 tracks =D I hope so!!! and they could also go to the Gayo Dejuns OMG! Anyway for now we only know they'll promote in November... Let's see what will happen ^^

and I also don't understand when they said - "The concept of this album will be so influential so please do not describe it as a revival concept".

??? Can someone explain? XD

[Guest floral93]

My link Guys check out my channel! my recent vid i used wg tell me music ^^

i hope wondergirls comeback in nov

[Guest jcsmark]

First time seeing Yeeun's new hair color.

On 8/30/11, I met @wgyenny from Wondergirls face to face, on the streets of NYC. Life has never been sweeter! Exaggerated? I think not!

Credit imBarnabas@twitter + YeEun-Impact

[Guest wonderr23]

Wonderful fancafe updated Wondergirls schedule for this month of September. They added this one event which will happen in Shenzen China.. Can someone from our Chinese WFs confirm this?

▶ 09월 10일 토요일

* 시간미정　 중국 음악 금종상 유행 가요제 (장소 : 중국 심천)

September 10, 2011

Chinese Music Festival (Location: Shenzen, China)

Source: Wondergirls' official fancafe Wonderful ; Wonderholic

[Guest jcsmark]

Yubin and Sohee spotted together in Soho

Spotted in soho: wondergirls yoobin! Sohee too http://yfrog.com/nz41238587j

Credit alea89@twitter

[Guest boku90]

Glad certain things were made clear with the conference ~ HOPING that more info is released this week on their new mini-album

and im hoping its not RETRO either... it'll b fun to see them do smthing new, like a Punk/Rock concept XD

and @wonderr23 wats that picture u posted from on the previous page? that shoot, is it from a magazine ..?

thank u for the new pic of Ye Eun !! <33 kinda want her with purple hair haha

[Guest jcsmark]

Happy Birthday Lim!

Jia wished Lim a Happy Birthday. Xiao ping guo (Little Apple) is Lim's nickname when she was part of Sisters.

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Jia posted another sweet birthday message and pre-debut picture for Lim's birthday.

今天亲爱的小苹果生日！虽然不能见到你~~3年一起辛苦的那段时间永远都不会忘记的！永远是我的妹妹！i love you!!!^^

Today is dearest Little Apple’s Birthday! Although not able to meet up~~I will never forget the three years of hard work we had spent together! Always my little sister! i love you!!!^^

Credit missA佳@weibo

[ManaSmile]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOO HYERIM~

Our little apple is growing up =D

CR - cupofmapletea@tumblr

We love you Lim!!! Stay healthy, be happy, and keep working hard~

[Guest adyaby]

our queens on another mexican magazine~!! ^^

Cr: EsenciaWonder@facebook

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HAPPY B-DAY TO OUR LITTLE APPLE~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :3

Cr: me x3

[Guest zax]

Happy 19th Birthday Lim!

2 hours 40 min from now. Let’s have fun on twitter today between 9:00pm to 10:00pm KST.

We have prepared 3 sets of 4 2R photos of Lim to give away.

All you need to do is to keep tweeting Lim your SWEETEST EVER birthday wishes between 9:00pm to 10:00pm KST on 1 September. Tweets are limited to 140 characters and you must tweet Lim together with the hashtag #happybdaylim.

example @WG_LIM XXXbirthday wishes to LimXXX #happybdaylim (140 characters)

MULTIPLE tweets to Lim are encouraged BUT each tweet must be UNIQUE!!!

And please kindly tweet Lim using the languages she can understand. They are Korean, English, Chinese and Cantonese.

We will be watching and reading your tweets to Lim between that period. So we can tell how much you love Lim from your tweets. Biggest Lim fans will get a set of 4 2R photos. ;D

Does this sound exciting? ♥

If the response is great, we may consider having more fun on that day.

Do try to keep that time free and let’s SPAM Lim for a day!

[Guest wonderr23]

Wonder Girls’ Hyerim thanks fans for their birthday wishes

by ylee

Wonder Girls‘ Hyerim sent a sweet message of thanks to her fans for their warm birthday greetings.

On September 1st, Hyerim tweeted, “Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy Birthday!”

Her birthday is actually on September 1st but because the Wonder Girls are working overseas, the fans had sent early birthday presents to the U.S.

Hyerim seems to have known about the incoming package, as she posted a message of gratitude earlier on August 21st: “My fans prepared an early birthday present for me. I’m so touched. Thank you so much” along with a picture.

Netizens commented, “Happy birthday“, “I hope everything goes well! I’m rooting for you Wonder Girls“, “I’m waiting for Wonder Girls’ comeback. Hurry back to Korea!”

Meanwhile, the Wonder Girls are preparing for their long-awaited Korean comeback. Happy birthday, Hyerim!

Source & Photo: Naver

Credit: allkpop

[Guest wonderr23]

and @wonderr23 wats that picture u posted from on the previous page? that shoot, is it from a magazine ..?

It's from Cosmopolitan Magazine in Korea. You can find the scans on page 1681.

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Source: allanciel@naver

[Guest wonderr23]

FULL UPDATE FROM WONDERFUL – JYP ENTERTAINMENT MEETING ON THE 30TH AUGUST

posted by: stalkAPPLE

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

I’m back from the meeting.

From the company, CEO Jung Wook and two staff members were present,

and like I told you before, as the fandom representative, Wonderful’s on/offline board member, founder of Wonderholic, and founder of Wonder Girls World, a total of 4 people, were present.

It went on from 4pm for 2 hours, and our conversations were based on the written inquiries, previously sent by us to JYP.

However, as many situations relating to Wonder Girls has changed, it was concluded that it’d be better to not use the original questions as is,

and the content of questions were appropriately changed after discussions with the fandom representatives.

Also, as we were conversing casually in a comfortable environment, it became difficult organizing the information according to the inquiries.

And so, this was organized without any relation to the question list order, and has been divided into subjects.

1. US promotions

It was informed that ‘Wonder Girls at the Apollo’ has been scheduled to begin filming in October under JYP’s investment.

That means the publication rights of the work is under JYP,

and while there is no telling how much interest it will gain from broadcasting stations, it was said that he wants to be able to have it air in Korea and the States, as well as other countries.

They told us a little bit of the synopsis for ‘Wonder Girls at the Apollo’, but because it could be spoilers and cause issues, I won’t talk about it.

However, they said the script came out really funny, so I think it’d be safe to look forward to it.

Also, they are planning to to release their US album during the first quarter of next year, between January~March, alongside the broadcast date of their TV movie.

We don’t know if the album will be releasing before or after the broadcast date, but they are currently working with major labels,

and because of the recession in the American music industry, there is a chance that they will be able to release an album under JYP’s name.

Another topic in question is if their US album will be available to be purchased in Korea. We don’t know how they will go about it, but the company promised to make it so Korean fans will be able to have the US album in their hands.

2. Korea promotions

We asked about announcements of their promotions in Korea being too sudden.

They said that it wasn’t a sudden decision, and were originally planning on Korean activities for July~August.

However, after US activities were delayed, their US album and promotions in Korea were pushed back.

They said if things went according to their early plans, talk of a September comeback could have become true.

We asked many things on their Korean promotions in November.

They said they are currently deciding on a title song out of all the songs they have finished recording.

They added that they are planning on deciding on the title song and concept before the end of this week.

We don’t know how much of an influence it would have, but we earnestly requested that this album concept would not be retro,

and that Park Jinyoung PD wouldn’t star in the MV.

Also, when we suggested the idea of having different versions of MVs, they said they would think about a dance version MV.

This Korean album will be different from their US album, and it hasn’t been decided as to how many tracks will be in it,

but they said it will be a mini album with at least more than 3 songs. The tracks to be included in the Korean album will all be new tracks.

When we proposing a fan meeting, they said they are thinking of having nationwide fan signings.

The company was considering a fan meeting as well, but they thought it would have to meet a certain size to happen, and said it’s too hard to decide on.

However, because they think they need a time to personally communicate with fans, they answered that they’d do their best to organize such an opportunity.

3. Follow-up activities

We asked if they had any thoughts of having a solo concert or Asia/world tour with their Korean/US albums,

but they said things will change according to US promotions, as it is their top priority.

We also inquired on whether members continue on without solo activities.

They said because plans in the States have continued to change, even if a member requests to appear on a variety show, it would be difficult.

Because they’ve been met with such an important point in America, they will have to concentrate on the US.

However, as there are no reasons for the company to restrict them, if the terms fit and members desire solo activities, if things go well in the States, they may also take on solo activities there.

4. Wonder Girls’ coordi problems

We delivered fans’ thoughts regarding Wonder Girls’ coordi.

Unlike what we thought, the specialists who worked with them weren’t picked by the company, but the members themselves.

Wonder Girls’ coordi team consisted of world-renowned specialists, and their make-up, hair, and clothes, that had become a hot topic amongst fans, was all decided on by the members.

While there are times where their views are different from that of the company,

their opinions on coordinating is strong, and because the pride in the specialists’ is equally strong, it’s difficult for the company to touch on it.

A difference in what an artist wants and what their fans want is inevitable,

and an artist grows through those experiences, so the company said they wanted to respect their artists’ opinions.

As this is a problem that can’t be driven according to fans’ wants, they wish fans that have been watching over them for so long to understand.

5. Wonder Girls’ management

Unlike what a few fans worried about, when Wonder Girls members don’t have any schedules, everyday, from morning to the evening,

they receive English, acting, vocal, and dance lessons. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with them health-wise.

They said they’re sad that the girls are being accused of playing when they are working hard.

The company also acknowledged that Wonder Girls’ online medium maintenance has been unsatisfactory.

First, because there are so many online mediums, they said they will take care of them through unified JYP accounts.

When compared to other artists, content has not been uploaded smoothly, and they said it was because, unlike other those maintaining everything relating to other singers in Korea, two different teams handle their US and Korean work.

And so, there is no exact division of work between the Korean and US companies. After filming, decisions of where to have it edited, and waiting to see if it gains consent to post takes up time.

Also, if videos shot in Korea are sent to the US, and vice versa, because the files are so large, it doesn’t get uploaded that well.

They said they’re working on improving this. While it’s not too noticeable, they have cleaned up tags in their YouTube channel.

They have acknowledged being a bit negligent, are sorry, and will post videos with more care starting today.

They stated Wonder Girls’ usage of SNS is their personal freedom, so the company can’t force them into anything.

A member deviating from SNS use is something that happens in other singers, and because it’s something that has to do with their own personality, they can’t say anything about it.

When we talked to them about Jane’s SNS,

they answered they can’t make any judgements as it clashes with one’s own freedom and the company’s asset.

Just, JYP recently arranged regulations regarding SNS.

We also told them about releasing articles having to do with Wonder Girls more extensively.

However, they said because there is a set method for press releases, there is no further action to take.

For instance, the company informed reporters about getting the chance to broadcast a TV film in the States, but

it was said that the news began pouring out on the official fan cafe after their comeback in Korea was announced.

They said the company can only distribute press releases to reporter lists, and writing articles are up to the reporter themselves, so there’s nothing they can do.

6. Fan management

We suggested recruiting fan clubs, but they asked if it wouldn’t be hard recruiting with just a month of promoting.

Instead, before their November promotions begin, they said they’d think about a secondary additional recruitment. They said they will announce the company’s decision sometime in mid-October.

They also said they’ve figured out a solution for the issue with the Queen Bee light stick.

The company has been aware of there being defective products, which is why they have not been selling them online.

When they sold it offline, they turned it on themselves to make sure they were working, but they couldn’t always do that for online sales, and there were high possibilities of it breaking while being delivered.

Because wires would have to be placed according to the Queen Bee light stick’s shape, it’s easy for defects to occur,

so they’re on a tight schedule, trying to improve it before their November promotions.

We suggested creating a new light stick design, but they said they would only be able to manage creating acrylic-based light sticks before then, showing an affirmative manner.

We talked about different things regarding a new light stick design, and they promised to let us know about any final decisions, after further inquiries.

7. Other suggestions

We suggested that, to increase the collection value of the to-be-released album, to make it sturdy.

The company seemed to feel sympathy towards the solidity as well.

To show a more unique outer look, they said they attempted the rectangular and triangular album shapes.

Which is why, even though they’re made of paper, they’re more expensive than CDs in plastic cases.

Regardless, they accepted the suggestion, and said they will consider making it more luxurious and sturdy, with a certain shape and material.

We also told them about criticism of the majority of JYP music sounding too quiet.

They said this is another problem the company is aware of, and said it’s something that’s happened because the composers’ tendencies are different from that of the ones from other companies.

When it comes to composing and arranging at JYP, they go for minimalism, minimizing the instrumental sound, whereas you are limited to increasing the volume with music that uses instrumental sounds to its fullest extent.

Asking to change the way songs are is like, invading the composer’s territory and is something they can’t talk about rashly.

As a way of improving these problems, recently they have been introducing new, concert and broadcast center, MR methods.

They said Wonder Girls’ song was recorded with a new method for the JYP NATION concert.

Because the JYP NATION concert held on Christmas in Korea last year wasn’t filmed, they can’t release it as a DVD,

but the JYP NATION Japan concert will be released as it was filmed. Nothing has been decided on regarding the release of it yet.

They said there should be about an hour of content with Wonder Girls’, solo performances of 6 songs and joint performances from the second half of the concert.

On Wonder Girls’ independent DVD release, as the quantity won’t amount to much compared to 2PM,

looking at the company’s deficit, they said it would be difficult releasing one.

Also, JYPE’s singer’s recent remarks regarding other companies’ singers hurt fans.

The CEO said that he will work towards speaking more carefully from now on,

and on the recent incident, the Wonder Girls’ fan manager gave a firm warning to the member in the said team.

8. Sunmi

Sunmi’s contract with the company is as it has been, and she is continuing to receive dance and vocal training, and also takes part in the end of the month presentations, constantly being managed by the company.

However, they said nothing has been decided on regarding her activities later on, and that it’s a subject that they can’t receive any questions on or answer.

The top content is what was discussed during the meeting.

Some parts were satisfactory, while others didn’t seem like enough

I felt that the company did their best to answer our questions sincerely.

They also apologized for not being able to say anything regarding the company’s business, and not being able to answer and reveal some things in detail.

If there’s anything that you were curious about, but was not fully explained, I’m sorry, and I will end the post-meeting here.

Thank you.

Source: Wonder Girls Official Cafe

Translations by: ch0sshi

Credit: Wonderfuls World

[Guest Ly0209]

We don’t know how much of an influence it would have, but we earnestly requested that this album concept would not be retro,

and that Park Jinyoung PD wouldn’t star in the MV.

Also, when we suggested the idea of having different versions of MVs, they said they would think about a dance version MV.

I'm Looking forward to this!

[ManaSmile]

Thanks for all the translation... It's really interesting and I think they asked all the questions I have in my mind, and the answers are pretty good. Now all we need is to wait 2months and we'll see our girls coming back!!! =D

Let's share some short videos that I saw on my page today =)

GD with? Kiko or Dara or Sohee

CR - nakiTabibear@youtube

This video is so nice, I love how it's done! and the HeeDragon part is the BEST~ Vote for them!

MinAhn & EunSun moment~

CR - silver0847194084@youtube

Sohee: "Sunye unnie speaks like an Ahjumma!"

CR - silver0847194084@youtube

Sunye ~ Greatest Love Of All (short cover)

CR - PikeYenny4@youtube

I really enjoyed watching all these short videos =)

[Guest jcsmark]

More pictures of Yeeun in New York (August 30)

Credit SONGHEE + WGBaiduBar

[Guest ♪ LeeNa ♪]

[slrigrednow]

it's kinda late, but Happy Birthday to our maknae!

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Yeeun's new hair is still looks blonde to me XD

thanks for translation of JYPE's statements btw, really appreciate it!

[Guest r1988]

Happy Birthday Lim

Happy Eid to all muslim wonderfuls and to everyone else and thnx to everyone who updated us with wonderful- JYPE meeting

I kind expected for JYPE to not give us a clear answer regarding how sunmi will comeback , sometimes I feel they are doing exactly like what SME did with Amber not telling us anything about her future just to keep us aniticpated

Since their US album will be released in next year and from what JYPE representives said regarding their korean comeback promotion then Im expecting their comeback to be longer than one month Im expecting to be for a month and half or for 2 months

[Guest Artemis]

Happy Birthday LIM!!

She is just a cutie pie