MTV Wonder Girls
MTV Wonder Girls was a television program starring the singing and performing South Korean Wonder Girls group. It was classified as a reality show and ran from 2007 through 2010. MTV Wonder Girls was on for four seasons.
Season 1
MTV Wonder Girls | |
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Country of origin | Republic of Korea |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Original network | MTV Korea |
Original release | December 22, 2006 – February 22, 2007 |
Season chronology |
Season 1 aired the process that dealt with the debut of the Wonder Girls. The four members are introduced: SunYe, Hyuna, SoHee, and Sun Mi. A fifth member, YeEun, is chosen through audition.
Episode # | Title | Produced by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Episode 1" | Mark S. Park | December 22, 2006 | |
Sun Ye Profile (Rides a bike along the Han River, goes to the Gym, fashion, personal preference, and Park Jin-young's view on SunYe). Group dance practices. The girl's recording session is evaluated by Park Jin-young. The girls go shopping for clothing accessories and CDs. | ||||
2 | "Episode 2" | Mark S. Park | December 29, 2006 | |
Hyeon A Profile (makes a gift for the girls, fashion, personal preference, and Park Jin-young's view). The group practices dance and gets evaluated by the choreographer. The group's singing also gets evaluated by the choreographer. The girl's recording session is evaluated by the music producer. The group also goes to a karaoke lounge. | ||||
3 | "Episode 3" | Mark S. Park | January 5, 2007 | |
SoHee Profile (moves schools, fashion, personal preference, and Park Jin-young's view). The girls' first photoshoot. The girls' dancing gets evaluated by Park Jin-young. | ||||
4 | "Episode 4" | Mark S. Park | January 12, 2007 | |
Sun Mi Profile (fashion, personal preference, and Park Jin-young's view). The girls have more intense dance practice, does a jacket photoshoot, and has another recording session with Park Jin-young. The girls also go out and have dinner with Park Jin-young. | ||||
5 | "Episode 5" | Mark S. Park | January 19, 2007 | |
Four finalist audition for the 5th member of the wonder girls. Meanwhile the four other girls cook and wonder who the 5th member will be, | ||||
6 | "Episode 6" | Mark S. Park | January 26, 2007 | |
YeEun Profile (moves school, and moves away from home, YeEun meets other Wonder Girls' members for the first time). They also have their first group dance practice together. | ||||
7 | "Episode 7" | Mark S. Park | February 2, 2007 | |
The group's final Photoshoot. SunYe and YeEun practice at the studio and are visited by JYPE Group Noel. Meanwhile Hyun-A, SunMi, and SoHee are at home making lunch. They later join the studio and meet up SunYe, YeEum, and Noel. The girls then practice in front of Noel and they give the girls advice and encouragement. The girls then do an individual dance filming at the MTV Studio. | ||||
8 | "Episode 8" | Mark S. Park | February 9, 2007 | |
After their debut, they prepare for their first MTV showcase. They decide with the producer show concept, They practice furiously to get ready for the showcase, and get advice from Rain (another JYPE singer). The girls then get some down time and the reminisce about their training days and spend more time bonding with each other. | ||||
9 | "Episode 9" | Mark S. Park | February 16, 2007 | |
Features MTV Showcase concert | ||||
10 | "Episode 10" | Mark S. Park | February 23, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls visit Fendi for advertising modeling. They also go to the music store to see their debut CDs on the shelves. The MTV staffs and crew threw a surprise party for the Wonder Girls to celebrate their debut and their last episode. |
Season 2
MTV Wonder Girls | |
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Country of origin | Republic of Korea |
No. of episodes | 10 |
Release | |
Original network | MTV Korea |
Original release | April 9 – June 4, 2007 |
Season chronology |
The Wonder Girls had an opportunity to undergo some special experience. They experienced a restaurant, station program production, the zoo, fashion designer, and MT (Membership Training). The last season when Hyuna appear.
The sub-title for this season is call: "Season 2: The Wonder Life"
Episode # | Title | Produced by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Restaurant - Part 1" | Mark S. Park | April 9, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls learn how to make a spaghetti seafood dish and a seafood salad. They then separate into two teams and compete with each other. | ||||
2 | "Restaurant - Part 2" | Mark S. Park | April 18, 2007 | |
The winning team of the food competition gets to eat the food, while the other team does the dishes. The Wonder Girls also learn how to cook a "Surf and Turf" dish. The Wonder Girls also help a couple have a wonderful dining experience. | ||||
3 | "Restaurant - Part 3" | Mark S. Park | May 7, 2007 | |
SunYe and YeEun learn about wine tasting. SunMi, Sohee and Hyun-A learn how to make a fruit cheesecake dessert. The Wonder Girls also help a student to have a romantic dining experience and confess his love for a girl that he's crushing. | ||||
4 | "MTV Experience - Part 1" | Mark S. Park | May 14, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls go to the MTV studio to learn how to produce shows for a TV broadcast. The Wonder girls do voice promos for their own show. | ||||
5 | "MTV Experience - Part 2" | Mark S. Park | May 16, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls then produce their own show which will then be broadcast. | ||||
6 | "Zoo - Part 1" | Mark S. Park | May 16, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls get a backstage tour of the zoo. YeEun volunteers to be in the bird show. The Wonder Girls and JYPE staffs threw a surprise birthday party for a 15-year-old SunMi at the JYPE Headquarters. | ||||
7 | "Zoo - Part 2" | Mark S. Park | May 21, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls continue their backstage tour of Zoo. SunYe volunteers at an animal show. The Wonder Girls also visit the amusement park next door. | ||||
8 | "Fashion and Fan Meeting" | Mark S. Park | May 28, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls visit a clothing company. The Wonder Girls then get to design their own style. The Wonder Girls also go to their first Fan-Meeting event. | ||||
9 | "MT (Membership Training) - Part 1" | Mark S. Park | June 4, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls go to the mountains for their MT. They ride ATV's through the mountains. The Wonder Girls also plan a surprise party for the producer to show their gratitude. | ||||
10 | "MT (Membership Training) - Part 2" | Mark S. Park | June 4, 2007 | |
The Wonder Girls go Bungie Jumping, visit a haunted house and have a campfire. The Wonder Girls also reflect on their feelings regarding the end of their second season show. |
Season 3
MTV Wonder Girls | |
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Country of origin | Republic of Korea |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Release | |
Original network | MTV Korea |
Original release | March 7 – March 28, 2008 |
Season chronology |
The Wonder Girls travel to New York to tour the city, shoot the music video for "Wishing on a Star", have various activities together, and prepare for their first US Concert. This the first season of where Yoobin appears.
The sub-title for this season is call: Season 3: "Sens in New York"
Episode # | Title | Produced by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Episode 1" | Mark | March 7, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls do a photoshoot for their promo for Wonder Girls Season 3. The two youngest Wonder Girls' members, SunMi and Sohee graduates from Middle school. YeEun graduates from high school. The Wonder Girls officially kick-off the start of Season 3. They meet at the airport and prepare to leave for New York for filming. | ||||
2 | "Episode 2" | Mark | March 7, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls flying to New York and check-in to their hotel room. The Wonder Girls go to the Statue of Liberty and watch Mamma Mia!. | ||||
3 | "Episode 3 - The Music Video" | Mark | March 14, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls shoot their music video for their song, "Wishing on a Star" from their first album, "Wonder Years" in New York. They film at SOHO, Time Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, the MTV Lodge (Employee cafeteria), and Caffe Reggio. | ||||
4 | "Episode 4 - The House Party" | Mark S. Park | March 14, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls go to a day spa. Being thankful, the Wonder Girls prepare a surprise party for the show's production staffs and crew. | ||||
5 | "Episode 5" | Mark S. Park | March 21, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls prepare themselves in the morning and visit Tiffany & Co.. Yoobin, SoHee, and YeEun visit New York University. SunMi and SunYe walkthrough New York; visits the World of Disney and Serendipity 3 | ||||
6 | "Episode 6 - MTV" | Mark S. Park | March 21, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls meet with Russell Simmons and tour the MTV studios in Time Square. The Wonder Girls also see a Janet Jackson concert on TRL. | ||||
7 | "Episode 7" | Mark S. Park | March 28, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls go grocery shopping and snow tubing at Camelback Mountain Resort. | ||||
8 | "Final Episode - The Concert" | Mark S. Park | March 28, 2008 | |
The Wonder Girls practice for their first performance in New York, "The JYP Tour" '08, reflect on their first concert in the US and filming MTV Wonder Girls Season 3. |
Season 4
MTV Wonder Girls | |
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Country of origin | Republic of Korea |
No. of episodes | 5 |
Release | |
Original network | MTV Korea |
Original release | July 29 – August 28, 2010 |
Season chronology |
There is a total of just 5 episodes and the first episode was aired through MTV Korea. The five episodes premiered on July 29, 2010 and began airing every Saturday at 8:00PM (KST) from its second episode which aired on August 7.[1]
Season 4 mainly focused on the Wonder Girls’ activities in America and their upcoming World Stage Live in Malaysia performances. You will also be able to see the Wonder Girls moving around in their New York dorm, rehearsing in JYPE America practise rooms and their daily lifestyles.
The footage for World Stage Live in Malaysia is especially significant since they will be the first Korean artist to be performing on that stage. 15,000 people are expected at World Stage Live in Malaysia and the 2 hours concert will also be shown to global viewers numbering 5.5 billion in 154 countries worldwide.
In addition to airing their work onstage, the program railed the girls as they meet local fans and vacation at a resort.[2]
Since Season 1 back in 2006, the MTV Wonder Girls reality series has charted the Wonder Girls from their debut to becoming globally known stars.
Episode # | Title | Original air date | |
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1 | "Episode 1" | July 29, 2010 | |
The Wonder Girls return to New York from their World Tour. The Wonder Girls give a tour of JYP US in Manhattan, talk about their success and life in America, and plan their concert in the MTV World Stage. SunYe and YeEun practice with a vocal coach, Yubin talks about fashion and her ideal guy, and Lim talks about her brother and dating. | |||
2 | "Episode 2" | August 7, 2010 | |
The Wonder Girls perform in Hawaii. Sohee and YeEun give the MTV staff an extended tour of the JYP studio the living quarters. Lim and YeEun attempt to bake cookies. SunYe and YuBin attempt to shopping at a bookstore and movie store. Also the MTV staff have trouble filming at certain locations. | |||
3 | "Episode 3" | August 14, 2010 | |
The Wonder Girls return to Korea to prepare for the MTV World Stage concert. They have a special studio recording session and practice new dance choreography. Then they fly out to Malaysia. | |||
4 | "Episode 4" | August 21, 2010 | |
The Wonder Girls rehearse on stage and attend a press conference with the press. | |||
5 | "Episode 5" | August 28, 2010 | |
For the MTV World Stage Concert, the Wonder Girls attend a fan meeting and many press conferences. They have last minute preparation and perform on stage. The Wonder Girls reflects on performing at the World Stage. |
Notes
External links
- MTV "Wonder Girls" Official Website (in Korean)