Wonder Girls to perform on top U.S. dance show

Korean girl band Wonder Girls are set to appear on a popular television show in the U.S. next week, according to their agency on Friday.

The group will be performing their hit single "Nobody" on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance", a dance competition show, JYP Entertainment (JYPE) said in a press release.

The show's producers also announced on their own official website yesterday that "pop sensation" Wonder Girls and American Idol winner Kris Allen will appear on the show December 9.

"Dance" is a popular reality show that selects unknown dancers from all over the country through auditions. The dancers compete by performing different genres of dances every week. Former contestants include Kherington Payne, who played the role of "Alice" in the musical film "Fame" earlier this year.

It is currently one of the most-watched shows in the U.S. and airs in many countries all over the world.

"I think this opportunity had a lot to with their making the Billboard singles chart and touring with the Jonas Brothers this past summer. Hence many Americans are becoming interested in the Wonder Girls," an official at JYPE was quoted as saying. "We hope to make many more appearances on good shows in the future."

The five-member girl band, who debuted in Korea in 2007, is one of the most successful pop groups in Korea with three consecutive No. 1 singles, "Tell Me", "So Hot", and "Nobody". In October, the group's U.S. debut single "Nobody" entered the Billboard Hot100 at No. 76, making them the first Korean artists to be placed on the chart in its 115-year history.

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