First K-Pop Group On Billboard Hot 100 (Record By Wonder Girls)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

The Wonder Girls etched their name in K-pop history as the first group to enter the Billboard Hot 100 with their iconic track “Nobody.” Released in English in 2009 under JYP Entertainment, the song debuted at #76 on the chart dated October 31, 2009. The K-Pop Records Library recognized this trailblazing achievement, marking it a pivotal moment for K-pop’s global rise.

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Comprising members Yeeun, Sunye, Sunmi, Hyuna, and Sohee at the time, Wonder Girls ventured into the U.S. market with “Nobody,” a retro-inspired hit that peaked at #4 on South Korea’s Gaon Chart. Their Billboard entry though modest shattered barriers, introducing K-pop to American audiences years before the genre’s mainstream explosion. It paved the way for future successes, like BTS’s #1 hits and BLACKPINK’s Top 40 tracks. The K-Pop Records Library celebrated this milestone with a certificate, honoring Wonder Girls as pioneers of K-pop’s international journey.

Their 2009 U.S. push, including an English version and a tour with the Jonas Brothers, propelled them onto the Hot 100. The retro Motown-inspired track, released in four languages, paved the way for future K-pop acts. Though their chart run was brief, their influence endured, with BTS later becoming the first K-pop group to hit No. 1 with “Dynamite” in 2020. The K-Pop Records Library awarded Wonder Girls a certificate, celebrating their trailblazing legacy.