🎵 Song Overview
- Title: Tell Me
- Artist: 원더걸스 (Wonder Girls)
- Released: 2007
- Genre: Retro Pop / Dance / K-pop
"Tell Me" was the breakout hit that catapulted Wonder Girls into superstardom and set a new standard for K-pop girl groups. Sampling Stacey Q’s 1986 hit “Two of Hearts,” the song combined retro synths, catchy repetition, and an unforgettable hook. It became a massive cultural phenomenon across South Korea.
📖 What It's About
The lyrics are a cute and cheeky confession of love—filled with nervous energy and innocent longing. The song’s repetitive chorus (“Tell me, tell me, tetetetetell me”) mimics the circular thoughts of someone wondering if their feelings are mutual.
💬 Why I Love It
It’s impossible to talk about second-generation K-pop without mentioning “Tell Me.” The song was addictive from the first listen, and the retro concept was fresh and fun at the time. Its iconic choreography—easily imitated and massively viral—marked the birth of the “cover dance” culture in K-pop fandoms.
"Tell Me" not only topped the charts but also became the first K-pop song to go viral online, starting the trend of user-generated dance covers. It opened the door for future idol groups to blend music with memes and fan participation.
🎧 Listen Now
🎵 Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Korean platforms like Melon
