Popular K-pop group the Wonder Girls captivated an audience of some 15,000 at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2010 held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night.

The girl group showcased six numbers, including “Tell Me,” “So Hot,” “2 Different Tears” and their biggest hit “Nobody,” during the 40-minute performance. The crowd especially went wild when “Nobody” blared through the speakers.

The performance will air on MTV from Aug. 21 in 154 countries, starting from five Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia. Over 550 million households worldwide are expected to watch the show.

“We are so excited to have been given this opportunity. Knowing how difficult it is to be on such a stage, we had so much fun while preparing for it. We newly arranged some numbers so that we could show you styles that we have never showcased before,” said Sun-ye, the group’s leader, at a press conference before the event.

This is the first time the Wonder Girls have performed in Malaysia. Many locals, however, already seem to have become fans of the group, said Sun-ye.

“We sometimes come across our fans in the hotel. They screamed and waved hands when they saw us going to have breakfast just this morning. It is incredible how they take the trouble to stay in the same hotel with us. I think our Southeast Asian fans are more enthusiastic because we don’t see them very often,” she said.

Ye-eun, another member of the group, added that it is both difficult and fun to have fans who come from such diverse countries.

“I prefer Twitter to communicate with my fans from all over the world because I am usually on the move,” she said.

This is the first time a Korean singer or group will be showcased on “MTV World Stage Live” which marks its second year.

The Wonder Girls, which just finished a U.S. tour last month, are planning to perform more in Asia. Following the MTV performance, the group will appear in “Singfest,” a live music festival at Fort Canning Park in Singapore from Tuesday to Thursday.

Journalist: Park Min-young (claire@heraldm.com)
Source: Korea Herald
Credit: WonderFuls World
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