The situation
It's been a while since Wonder Girls disbanded, but their legacy lives on. Billboard recently ranked their singles, and opinions are mixed. The ranking puts "I Feel You" at the top, citing its transformative sound and sophisticated style. Meanwhile, "The DJ Is Mine" and "2 Different Tears" are at the bottom, with the former being deemed anachronistic and the latter overwhelming.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were unbothered by the ranking, with some commenting that it's about time someone acknowledged the group's discography — "finally, someone who understands why 'I Feel You' is their best song".
- The fact that "Why So Lonely" was ranked third, despite being a radically different sound for the group, has sparked a debate about their experimental era and whether it was a bold move or a misstep.
- Some fans have pointed out that the ranking seems to favor their later work, with "Draw Me" being ranked sixth, and have expressed that their earlier singles, like "Tell Me" and "So Hot", deserve more recognition for their impact on K-pop.
The open question
The question remains whether Wonder Girls' experimental sound in their later years, particularly with "Why So Lonely", was a deliberate attempt to shift their style or a last-ditch effort to stay relevant, and how this decision affected their eventual disbandment. The answer, much like the group's *_눈치 (nunchi, or "tact" or "social awareness")_* in their music, remains unclear.
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