2 Different Tears
{{Infobox album
| name = 2 Different Tears
| type = EP
| artist = Wonder Girls
| cover = 2-different-tears.jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = From left to right: Yeeun, Sohee, Sunye, Yubin, Hyerim
| released = May 15, 2010
| recorded = 2009–2010
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = {{flatlist|
| length =
| language = {{flatlist|
| label = JYP
| producer = {{flatlist|
- Park Jin-Young (exec.)
- Woo Seok Rhee "Rainstone"
- Hong Ji Sang
- Mitchell John Dixon
- Bag Cham
- Ho Yoon Moon "Moonworker"
- Jun Soo Nuh
- Brian Stanley
- Brian Gardner}}
| prev_title = The Wonder Years: Trilogy
| prev_year = 2008
| next_title = Wonder World
| next_year = 2011
| misc = {{Singles
| name = 2 Different Tears
| type = EP
| single1 = Nobody (English Version)
| single1date = September 30, 2009
| single2 = 2 Different Tears
| single2date = May 15, 2010
}}
}}
2 Different Tears is an extended play by South Korean girl group the Wonder Girls.{{cite web|url=http://www.consumernews.co.kr/news/view.html?gid=main&bid=news&pid=199089|script-title=ko:디스코로 컴백한 원더걸스 신곡 '2dt' 홍보도 월드스타답게~|publisher=The Consumer News|access-date=February 18, 2015|language=ko}} The title track was written and produced by J.Y. Park.{{cite web |url=http://music.cyworld.com/song.asp?sid=1380313 |title=2 Different Tears |website=music.cyworld.com |publisher=Cyworld |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219073231/http://music.cyworld.com/song.asp?sid=1380313 |url-status=live }} It was simultaneously released internationally on May 15, 2010, in English, Korean and Chinese.{{cite web|url=https://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010051416583120097|title=Wonder Girls release teaser video for "2 Different Tears"|website=Tenasia|date=May 15, 2010|access-date=February 18, 2015|archive-date=February 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219073104/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010051416583120097|url-status=live}} It was the group's first release to feature member Hyelim who replaced former member Sunmi after she departed from the group in February 2010. The EP also contains the 2009 English version of their number one single "Nobody".
Background and release
File:Wonder Girls, Wonder Girls World Tour, Seattle (cropped).jpg 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.{{cite web |url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=127407220160398002 |script-title=ko:가요계 걸 그룹 아이돌, 가수인가 쇼걸인가? |last=Lee |first=Kyung-ho |date=May 17, 2010 |publisher=TV Daily |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219071927/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=127407220160398002 |url-status=dead }}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.herworldplus.com/celebs/updates/celebs-updates-korean-pop-group-wonder-girls-singapore#.VOWdMy4lmDk |title=Korean Pop Group, Wonder Girls, In Singapore |last=Liew |first=Vanessa |date=June 23, 2010 |work=Her World Plus |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219163744/http://www.herworldplus.com/celebs/updates/celebs-updates-korean-pop-group-wonder-girls-singapore#.VOWdMy4lmDk |url-status=live }} 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 single was released in Korea, the Wonder Girls embarked on their North American tour.{{cite web |url=http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/20100716_the_wonder_girls.html?id=98579344 |title=The Wonder Girls |last=Berger |first=John |date=July 16, 2010 |publisher=Honolulu Star-Advertiser |accessdate=February 18, 2015}}{{cite web |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/11/143_67360.html |title=Wonder Girls begins US tour |last=Han |first=Sang-hee |date=June 9, 2010 |publisher=The Korea Times |access-date=February 18, 2015}}
The EP was released in United States for digital download via iTunes Store on May 15, 2010. The following day, it was released digitally worldwide and physically in South Korea. In June 2010, it was released physically in China and in August 2010 in Philippines through MCA Music and Universal Music Group. An exclusive physical version of the EP was released in the United States in Justice retail stores. The single was promoted through the Wonder Girls World Tour.
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".{{cite web |url=http://breakfastfilm.com/?p=377 |title=JAE HYEOK JANG 장재혁 |publisher=Breakfast Film |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203225/http://breakfastfilm.com/?p=377 |url-status=live }} The video was filmed in Korean, English, and Chinese, and features cameo appearances by comedian, podcast host, and actor Bobby Lee and music producer Park Jin-young.{{cite web |url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010051913510910221 |title=Bobby Lee plays alien in Wonder Girls' new music video |date=May 19, 2010 |work=Tenasia |publisher=The Korean Economic Daily |accessdate=February 18, 2015}} The video parodies the classic American television series Charlie's Angels. The group members wear 1980s inspired clothing, make-up and hairstyles.{{cite web |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2010051714573891345 |script-title=ko:'미녀5총사' 변신 원걸, 美코미디언 바비리도 '눈길' |last=Gil |first=Hye-seong |date=May 17, 2010 |publisher=Star News |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219073034/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2010051714573891345 |url-status=live }}
Commercial performance
The single debuted on South Korea's Gaon Single Chart at number one for the week ending May 22, 2010.{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2010년 22주차 Digital Chart |trans-title=22nd week of 2010 Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=August 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828004925/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week |url-status=live }} "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.{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=25&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2010년 25주차 Digital Chart |trans-title=25th week of 2010 Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304211335/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=25&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/notice/view.gaon?idx=36 |script-title=ko:2010년 가온차트 부문별 Top 100위 |trans-title=Gaon Chart 2010 Top 100 Charts |date=February 8, 2011 |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |language=ko |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110213045903/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/notice/view.gaon?idx=36 |archivedate=February 13, 2011}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/02/501_68976.html |title=Wonder Girls album debuts 21st on US Billboard Charts |date=July 7, 2010 |publisher=The Korea Times |access-date=February 18, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://blog.mtviggy.com/2010/07/07/the-wonder-girls-chart-on-billboard-with-2-different-tears/|title=Heatseekers Songs|date=July 3, 2010|accessdate=July 14, 2010|work=MTV Iggy|publisher=mtviggy.com|archive-date=October 13, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013074216/http://blog.mtviggy.com/2010/07/07/the-wonder-girls-chart-on-billboard-with-2-different-tears/|url-status=live}} In Canada, "2 Different Tears" debuted at number 6 on the Canadian Singles Chart on May 20, 2010.{{cite web |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/SINGLES.html |title=SINGLES : Top 20 |date=June 3, 2010 |work=Nielsen SoundScan |publisher=Jam! Canoe |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20100607120353/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/SINGLES.html |archivedate=June 7, 2010}}
Music program awards
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! style="width:150px;" |Song ! style="width:200px;" |Program ! style="width:150px;" |Date ! Ref. |
"2 Different Tears"
|Mnet's M Countdown | align="center" |May 27, 2010 | align="center" | {{Cite web|script-title=ko:원더걸스, '엠카운트다운' 1위…눈물 글썽|trans-title=Wonder Girls, 'M Countdown' 1st place... tearful|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002033344|date=May 27, 2010|website=Sports Chosun|via=Naver|language=ko|access-date=June 8, 2021|archive-date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004232715/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002033344|url-status=live}} |
Track listing
- All tracks are in English unless otherwise specified.
{{Track listing
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| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = 2 Different Tears
| note1 =
| writer1 = J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
| extra1 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Woo Seok Rhee "Rainstone"}}
| length1 = 3:22
| title2 = So Hot
| writer2 = Park
| extra2 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Hong Ji Sang}}
| length2 = 3:00
| title3 = Tell Me
| writer3 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Mitchell John Dixon}}
| extra3 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Dixon
- Rainstone}}
| length3 = 3:37
| title4 = Nobody
| writer4 = Park
| extra4 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length4 = 3:34
| title5 = 2 Different Tears
| note5 = Remix
| writer5 = Park
| extra5 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Sang{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length5 = 3:38
| title6 = Nobody
| note6 = Rainstone Remix
| writer6 = Park
| extra6 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Bag Cham}}
| length6 = 4:21
| title7 = Nobody
| note7 = Jason Nevins Remix
| writer7 = Park
| extra7 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Jason Nevins{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length7 = 4:32
| title8 = 2 Different Tears
| note8 = Korean
| writer8 = Park
| extra8 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length8 = 3:22
| title9 = 2 Different Tears
| note9 = Chinese
| writer9 = Park
| extra9 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length9 = 3:22
| title10 = 2 Different Tears
| note10 = Karaoke
| writer10 = Park
| extra10 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length10 = 3:22
| title11 = 2 Different Tears
| note11 = Instrumental
| writer11 = Park
| extra11 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length11 = 3:22
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = 2 Different Tears {{nobold|– North American Justice limited edition}}{{Citation |title=Wonder Girls - 2 Different Tears Album Reviews, Songs & More {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/2-different-tears-mw0002007889 |access-date=2023-08-23 |language=en}}
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = 2 Different Tears
| note1 = Justice Exclusive Version
| writer1 = Park
| extra1 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length1 = 3:22
| title2 = So Hot
| writer2 = Park
| extra2 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Sang}}
| length2 = 3:00
| title3 = Nobody
| writer3 = Park
| extra3 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length3 = 3:34
| title4 = Tell Me
| writer4 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Dixon}}
| extra4 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Dixon
- Rainstone}}
| length4 = 3:37
| title5 = 2 Different Tears
| note5 = Remix
| writer5 = Park
| extra5 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Sang{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length5 = 3:38
| title6 = Nobody
| note6 = Rainstone Remix
| writer6 = Park
| extra6 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Bag Cham}}
| length6 = 4:21
| title7 = Nobody
| note7 = Jason Nevins Remix
| writer7 = Park
| extra7 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Nevins{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length7 = 4:32
| title8 = 2 Different Tears
| note8 = Karaoke
| writer8 = Park
| extra8 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length8 = 3:22
| title9 = 2 Different Tears
| note9 = Instrumental
| writer9 = Park
| extra9 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length9 = 3:22
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = 2 Different Tears {{nobold|– Korean edition}}{{Cite web |title=YESASIA: Wonder Girls 2010 Single - 2 Different Tears CD - Wonder Girls, JYP Entertainment - Korean Music - Free Shipping - North America Site |url=https://www.yesasia.com/us/wonder-girls-2010-single-2-different-tears/1022587931-0-0-0-en/info.html |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=www.yesasia.com}}
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = 2 Different Tears
| note1 = Korean
| writer1 = Park
| extra1 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length1 = 3:22
| title2 = 2 Different Tears
| writer2 = Park
| extra2 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length2 = 3:22
| title3 = 2 Different Tears
| note3 = Remix
| writer3 = Park
| extra3 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Sang{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length3 = 3:38
| title4 = Tell Me
| writer4 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Dixon}}
| extra4 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Dixon
- Rainstone}}
| length4 = 3:37
| title5 = So Hot
| writer5 = Park
| extra5 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Hong Ji Sang}}
| length5 = 3:00
| title6 = Nobody
| writer6 = Park
| extra6 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length6 = 3:34
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = 2 Different Tears {{nobold|– Asian special edition}}{{cite web |url=http://www.yesasia.com/us/wonder-girls-2010-single-2-different-tears-asia-special-version/1022768964-0-0-0-en/info.html |title=Wonder Girls 2010 Single - 2 Different Tears (Asia Special Version) |website=Yesasia.com |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219073249/http://www.yesasia.com/us/wonder-girls-2010-single-2-different-tears-asia-special-version/1022768964-0-0-0-en/info.html |url-status=live }}
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = 2 Different Tears
| note1 = Chinese
| writer1 = Park
| extra1 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length1 = 3:22
| title2 = So Hot
| writer2 = Park
| extra2 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Sang}}
| length2 = 3:00
| title3 = Tell Me
| writer3 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Dixon}}
| extra3 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Dixon
- Rainstone}}
| length3 = 3:37
| title4 = Nobody
| writer4 = Park
| extra4 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length4 = 3:34
| title5 = 2 Different Tears
| note5 = Remix
| writer5 = Park
| extra5 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Sang{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length5 = 3:38
| title6 = Nobody
| note6 = Rainstone Remix
| writer6 = Park
| extra6 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Bag Cham}}
| length6 = 4:21
| title7 = Nobody
| note7 = Jason Nevins Remix
| writer7 = Park
| extra7 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone
- Nevins{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length7 = 4:32
| title8 = 2 Different Tears
| note8 = Korean
| writer8 = Park
| extra8 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length8 = 3:22
| title9 = 2 Different Tears
| writer9 = Park
| extra9 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length9 = 3:22
| title10 = 2 Different Tears
| note10 = Karaoke
| writer10 = Park
| extra10 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length10 = 3:22
| title11 = 2 Different Tears
| note11 = Instrumental
| writer11 = Park
| extra11 = {{flatlist|
- Park
- Rainstone}}
| length11 = 3:22
}}
Notes
Charts
=Album charts=
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! Align=center|Chart (2010) ! Align=center|Peak |
scope="row" | South Korean Albums (Gaon){{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=22&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2010년 22주차 Album Chart |trans-title=25th week of 2010 Album Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219072629/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=22&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week |url-status=live }}
|style="text-align:center"|2 |
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scope="row" {{Album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|21|artist=Wonder Girls|accessdate=February 18, 2015}} |
=Single charts=
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
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|+Weekly charts ! Align=center|Chart (2010) ! Align=center|Peak |
scope="row" | Canada Singles (Nielsen SoundScan)
|style="text-align:center"|6 |
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scope="row" | South Korea (Gaon)
|style="text-align:center"|1 |
{{col-2}}
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|+Year-end charts ! align=center|Chart (2010) ! align=center|Position |
scope="row" | South Korea (Gaon)
|style="text-align:center"|6 |
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Release history
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Region
! Date ! Format ! Label ! Ref. |
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United States
| May 15, 2010 | rowspan="3"|JYP |{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/2-different-tears/id369742924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518124514/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/2-different-tears/id369742924 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 18, 2010 |title=iTunes - Music - 2 Different Tears by Wonder Girls |publisher=iTunes Store |accessdate=February 18, 2015}} |
South Korea
| rowspan="2"| May 16, 2010 | CD |
Worldwide
| Digital download |
China
| June 17, 2010 | rowspan="2"| CD | XWX |
Philippines
| August 7, 2010 | MCA |{{cite web |url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/600125/wonder-girls-new-album-out |title=Wonder Girls' new album out |date=August 7, 2010 |publisher=The Philippine Star |accessdate=February 18, 2015 |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219074601/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/600125/wonder-girls-new-album-out |url-status=live }} |
References
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External links
- {{YouTube |id=Rxh3_sr5UAE |title=2 Different Tears (Kor. Ver)}}
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