Throwback Picks — Wonder Girls "Nobody"

The first K-POP song to hit the Billboard Hot 100? Yup, it was this one.

When people think of K-POP on the Billboard charts, most immediately go to BTS or maybe PSY.
But nope — it actually started way back in 2009, with a catchy, retro-style song called “Nobody” by Wonder Girls.

Yup. That song with the “Nobody nobody but you~” hook?
That one.

I didn’t know this until recently, but Wonder Girls were the first Korean group to ever enter the Billboard Hot 100— they debuted at No. 76 with the English version of Nobody.

And what’s wild is...
No viral YouTube trends.
No fancams breaking the internet.

They literally promoted through radio stations, CD singles, and a full-on U.S. tour with the Jonas Brothers.
Like, they actually put in the miles. That’s impressive.

Looking back now, the styling, the choreography, the whole Motown-inspired concept — it feels super nostalgic.
Honestly? It’s kinda cheesy.
But also iconic.

There’s something so bold and charming about that era of K-POP.
It didn’t try to be perfect — it just went for it.

Why does this song matter?

Because it was the start.
It was the moment K-POP stepped onto the global stage and said, “Hey, we’re here.”

And maybe it didn’t top the charts.
But it opened the door.

Wonder Girls walked so others could run.
And Nobody was their first step through the door.