2 Different Tears

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2 Different Tears
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From left: Yeeun, Sohee, Sunye, Yubin, Lim
EP by Wonder Girls
Released May 15, 2010
(see release history)
Recorded 2009—2010
Genre
Language
Label JYP Entertainment
Producer Park Jin-Young
Wonder Girls chronology
The Wonder Years: Trilogy
(2008)The Wonder Years: Trilogy2008		 2 Different Tears
(2010)		 Wonder World
(2011)Wonder World2011
Singles from 2 Different Tears
  1. "Nobody (English Version)"
    Released: September 30, 2009
  2. "2 Different Tears"
    Released: May 15, 2010

2 Different Tears is the international extended play by South Korean girl group, the Wonder Girls.[1] The title track was written and produced by J.Y. Park.[2] It was simultaneously released on May 15, 2010 in English, Korean and Chinese.[3] It was the first release to member Hyelim who replaced former member, Sunmi, after she departed from the group on February 2010.[4] Also, EP contained 2009 English version of their number one single "Nobody".

Background and release

File:Wonder Girls, Wonder Girls World Tour, Seattle.jpg
The group performing "2 Different Tears" at the EMP Museum in Seattle, during the Wonder Girls World Tour in 2010.

"2 Different Tears" continues the retro theme of the Wonder Girls, including the 1980s inspired "Tell Me" and the 1960s, Motown-inspired "Nobody", by using a disco theme. The concept was created by Sohee and Yubin who describe it as a "more sophisticated and mature, modern feel." The music uses melodies similar to the Hustle. The lyrics speak about remembering a lost love.[5]

Stylistically, the Wonder Girls used a retro 1980s denim look to promote the song as shown on the single cover and in the accompanying music video.[6] The single release also included the English versions of previous singles "So Hot and "Tell Me" and as well as remixes of the title track and "Nobody". After the singles' release in Korea, the Wonder Girls embarked on their North American tour.[7][8]

Music video

The music video was directed by Jang Jae-hyeok, who had previously collaborated with the group on videos "Irony", "So Hot", and "Nobody".[9] The video was filmed in three different languages; Korean, English, and Chinese, and features cameo appearances by Bobby Lee and Park Jin-young.[4] The video parodies the classic American television series Charlie's Angels. The group members wear 1980s inspired clothing, make-up and hairstyles.[10]

Commercial performance

The single debuted on South Korea's Gaon Single Chart at number one for the week ending May 22, 2010.[11] "2 Different Tears" stayed at the top of the chart for three consecutive weeks until it was replaced by IU and Seulong's "Nagging" on June 6, 2010.[12] By the end of 2010, the single had sold 2,790,298 digital copies and 28,594 physical copies, becoming the sixth best-seller of the year in the country.[13]

In the United States, the single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 however the album placed at number 21 on the Heatseekers Albums chart on July 7, 2010.[14][15] In Canada, "2 Different Tears" debuted at number 6 on the Canadian Singles Chart on May 20, 2010.[16]

Track listing

  • All tracks are in English unless otherwise specified.
No. Title Lyrics Music Length
1. "2 Different Tears"   J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Woo Seok Rhee "Rainstone" 3:22
2. "So Hot"   J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" & Hong Ji Sang 3:00
3. "Tell Me"   J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Mitchell John Dixon J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Mitchell John Dixon, Woo Seok Rhee "Rainstone" 3:37
4. "Nobody"   J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" & Woo Seok Rhee "Rainstone" 3:34
5. "2 Different Tears (Remix)"   J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Woo Seok Rhee "Rainstone" 3:38
6. "Nobody (Rainstone Remix)" (Background Vocals by Min for JYP USA) J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Woo Seok Rhee "Rainstone", and Bag Cham 4:21

Charts

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United States[20] May 15, 2010 Digital download JYP Entertainment
South Korea[21] May 16, 2010 CD, digital download
Worldwide[4] Digital download
China[22] June 17, 2010 CD XWX Music
Philippines[23] August 7, 2010 MCA Music

References

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