Legacy
editIn 2017, Billboard ranked it as the 43rd greatest girl group song of all-time, deeming it as a breakthrough moment in K-pop history where it marked one of the first indicators that Korean acts had appeal in the United States.[1] Tamar Herman of the same publication wrote that "It revived the industry with a modern update to old school sounds that drew on Motown and the disco era for inspiration, which resulted in the single becoming one of the most popular Korean songs ever."[2] PopCrush said that what perhaps made entering Billboard "especially momentous was the fact that they remained true to their signature style, and didn't change it to appeal to accommodate American audiences."[3] In a ranking by 35 music experts curated by Melon and Seoul Shinmun in 2021, "Nobody" was ranked the 27th best K-pop song of all time. Music critic Han Dong-yoon said that the song's simple choreography and structure propelled it to becoming a hit. However, he pointed out that although it was not a huge commercial success in the United States, it holds important value in K-pop history as it became an example of how Korean singers could enter foreign markets.[4]
| Publication | Year | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard | 2017 | 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time | 47 | [1] |
| Every Wonder Girls Single Ranked | 2 | [2] | ||
| The Dong-a Ilbo | 2016 | Best Female Idol Songs in the Past 20 Years | 1 | [5] |
| Gallup Korea | 2009 | Most Popular Songs of 2009 | 1 | [6] |
| 2024 | 10 Most Beloved K-pop Songs of the 21st Century | 6 | [7] | |
| Melon | 2021 | Top 100 K-pop Songs of All Time | 27 | [4] |
| Mnet | 2014 | Legend 100 Songs | No order | [8] |
| Music Y | 120 Best Dance Tracks of All Time | 5 | [9] | |
| Pitchfork | 20 Essential K-pop Songs | No order | [10] | |
| Research Panel Korea | 2013 | Best hit idol songs of all time | 3 | [11] |
| Spin | 2012 | The 21 Greatest K-pop Songs of All Time | 5 | [12] |
| Star News | 2014 | 10 Best Digital Hit Songs in the Past 10 Years | No order | [13] |
discography
edit- Other appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Chiquita Banana" | 1996 | Everyone Says I Love You |
| "Say The Word" | 2003 | Kim Possible |
| "Circle of Life" (among Disney Channel Stars) |
2004 | Disneymania 2 |
| "Teacher's Pet" | Teacher's Pet | |
| "Anyone But Me" | Zenon Z3 | |
| "Let's Bounce" | The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement | |
| "Toy Town" | Radio Disney Jingle Jams | |
| "Best Time of the Year" | 2007 | Disney Channel Holiday |
- ^ a b "100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time: Critics' Picks". Billboard. July 10, 2017.
- ^ a b Herman, Tamar (February 9, 2017). "Every Wonder Girls Single Ranked From Worst to Best: Critic's Take". Billboard.
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popcrushwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "K-pop 100 Masterpieces: Nobody - Wonder Girls" (in Korean). Melon. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "'반짝반짝 눈이 부셔'... 빅뱅-소녀시대 역대 최고 아이돌". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). September 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ "올 최고 인기가수 '소녀시대'" [The most popular singer of the year, 'Girls' Generation']. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. 2009-12-24. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ "'레전드' 싸이 '강남스타일' 21세기 최고 히트곡 등극[창간 20주년 설문]" ['Legend' Psy's 'Gangnam Style' Becomes 21st Century's Greatest Hit Song [20th Anniversary Survey]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jung (February 3, 2014). "'동백아가씨'부터 '강남스타일'까지, 대중 사로잡은 명곡은?" [From 'Camellia Lady' to 'Gangnam Style', which famous songs have captured the public?]. MediaUS. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ Hong, Hyuk-soo (July 31, 2014). "Dance Track 120 – 5위 소녀시대 (Girl's Generation)『Gee』". Music Y (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Pitchforkwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "원더걸스 '텔미', 역대 최고의 아이돌 히트곡 선정" [Wonder Girls' 'Tell Me' selected as the best idol hit song of all time]. My Daily (in Korean). Naver. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ^ Bevan, David; Eddy, Chuck (June 1, 2012). "The 21 Greatest K-Pop Songs of All Time". Spin. Archived from the original on February 7, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "대중음악계 10년史..최고 히트곡 톱10·연도별 190選". Star News (in Korean). September 15, 2014. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2021.