Longtime “Wonderfuls” (Wonder Girls’ Fandom) who supported the group from their debut in 2007 are particularly infuriated.
In the episode of 12 March of MBC’s “Radio Star”, the meeting plans were asked. She replied, “Many people ask me. It is not that members have no interest. It seems that we are waiting for the right time. If a good opportunity arises, we could meet.“He also shared stories about his time in Wonder Girls, including the pressure of competing with the girls.
It is not uncommon for the former members of groups of iconic girls to reflect on their past or discuss potential meetings. However, Sunye’s past actions and the current situation collided in such a way as to disappoint fans. Wonder Girls, together with Girls’ Generation, 2ne1 and Kara, was a group of second generation girls. They released their first full album “The Wonder Years” in September 2007, with the track of the title “Tell Me” which became a mega-hit that turned on the “Tell me Craze” in Korea. Subsequently, “so hot” and “nobody” have also become important shots, consolidating their group status of national idol. However, in January 2013, the leader and main member Sunye shocked the fans suddenly announcing his marriage to a Korean-Canadian missionary. In April of that year, he revealed his pregnancy, effectively stopping his activities with Wonder Girls. In the end, in July 2015, just before the group’s return, Wonder Girls officially left. In the same period, even the youngest member Sohee started, leading to the renovation of the girls of Wonder Girls as a group of four members (Yeeun, Yubin, Sunmi, Hyerim).
Although they continued to promote with “Reboot” (2015), “Why So Lonely” (2016) and “Draw Me” (2017), they struggled to overcome the success of their legendary strip “Tell Me”, “So Hot” and “Nobody”. In the meantime, the generation of girls, their second generation peers, remained active as a group of eight members (despite Jessica’s departure in 2014) and even released their seventh full album “Forever 1” in 2022 for their 15th debut anniversary. This contrast has left even more disappointed “wonderful”.
While Sunye was not the only reason for the struggles of the Wonder Girls, it is undeniable that his marriage and pregnancy had a significant impact. Many fans initially had contrasting feelings towards him, but later they wanted them well as he focused on his family life. However, public sentiment began to change when Sunye made a full -blown return in the entertainment sector in 2021 through the reality show of TVn “Mama the Idol”, followed by apparitions of musical shows and varieties. Many believe that it is inappropriate for her – which once has inflicted a serious blow to the group – now discussing a possible meeting on TV. Fans expressed their discontent with comments like, “This is not for Sunye to say“,”Why did Wonder Girls melted first?” AND “The entire nation knows that the group has started to fall because of her. “
As a break was the choice of Sunye, resuming the love of the public depends entirely on them. Although he could have had personal struggles and reasons for his decision, after a decade it was necessary to raise Wonder Girls? Even if it is understandable that a mother of three children may want to pursue a career, if he feels really sorry for the members who have had to give up their group activities because of his decision, it could be the moment of a peaceful journey.
