4Minute
is a five-member South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by Cube Entertainment
with music singles and albums released primarily in South Korea and Japan. The
members of the group are Nam Ji-hyun, Heo Ga-yoon, Jeon Ji-yoon, Kim Hyun-a,
and Kwon So-hyun. The group debuted in June 2009 with its first single,
"Hot Issue", and in December 2010, it released its first Japanese
album, Diamond. In 2011, the group released its first Korean full length
album, 4Minutes Left.
The
group received the Bonsang Award at the 20th Seoul Music Awards, and the Kpop
New Artist Award at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards.
→ OFFICIAL SITES ←
Initially, 4Minute was
known as “Hyun A's Group" due to little information known about the group
and Hyun A; a former Wonder Girls member who would re-debut with 4minute. Hyun
A and Ji Hyun were the first members announced to be in the 5 member group. On
May 14, 2009 CUBE Entertainment released the official name of the group and
slated their official debut for mid-June. In a statement, CUBE Entertainment
defined the meaning of the name "4minute" stating that they
"...will give off each of their charms while performing for that 4 minute
long performance on the stage, captivating the hearts of fans.” The teaser for
"Hot Issue", their debut MV, was released on June 11, 2009. However,
the teaser sparked controversy amongst netizens who claimed the teaser
plagiarized an iPod advertisement.
CUBE Entertainment released
concept photo's of 4minute on June 12, 2009; promoting the "Candy Funky
Style". 4minute was criticized by Netizens who declared 4minute was
similar to 2NE1 and After School. CUBE Entertainment assured netizens that
4minute was unique stating "Their Candy Funky Stye is different from After
School, who does vivid colours and 2NE1 with the Hip Hop style. "Candy
Funky" is currently very famous in Europe with the spirit of ‘Let’s go
back to the 1980s’." Regardless, 4minute became the #1 searched phrase on
Daum, and their popularity increased before their debut. On June 15, 2009 the
music video for "Hot Issue" was officially released. 4minute debuted
"Hot Issue" on June 18, 2009 on M! Countdown, then won the
"Rookie of the Month" award from Cyworld with "Hot Issue"
on July 1, 2009.
Sony Korea chose 4minute's
un-released song "MUZIK" as their MP3 Player theme, which was played
in the CM. Sequentially, "ShoeMarker", a shoe company, collaborated
with 4minute who endorsed their product while 4minute was asked to represent
the relaunch of Pucca, a South Korean character brand. "Hot Issue"
continued to have immense popularity digitally. On August 3, 2009 4minute was
awarded the "Rookie of the Month" award from Cyworld for "Hot
Issue".
4minute acquired a Reality
Show through MTV titled MTV 4minute. The show, which was a total of 20 episodes
and 4 minutes long, first aired on August 10, 2009. 4minute completed
promotions for "Hot Issue" and began preparing for their first
mini-album.
◙ MEMBERS ◙
Name: Nam Ji-Hyun (남지현)
Stage Name:
Ji Hyun
Date of Birth:
January 9, 1990
Position:
Leader, Vocalist, Face of the Group
Blood Type:
A
Height:
167cm
Weight:
49kg
Hobbies:
Just Dance, Cooking
Specialty:
Dancing, Ballet, English
Education:
Sangmyeong University - Dance Department (Major in Ballet, Leave of Absence)
◘ ◘ ◘
Name:
Heo Ga Yoon (허가윤)
Stage Name:
Ga Yoon
Date of Birth:
May 18, 1990
Position:
Main Vocalist
Blood Type:
O
Height:
165cm
Weight:
47kg
Hobbies:
Watching Movies,
Writing
Lyrics
Specialty:
Singing
Education:
Dong Deok Female High School (graduated)
◘ ◘ ◘
Name:
Jeon Ji Yoon (전지윤)
Stage Name:
Ji Yoon
Date of Birth:
October 15, 1990
Position:
Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Blood Type:
B
Height:
165cm
Weight:
47kg
Hobbies:
Cooking, Writing Lyrics
Specialty:
Singing, Dancing
Education:
Byeongjeom High School (Graduated)
◘ ◘ ◘
Name:
Kim Hyun Ah (김현아)
Stage Name:
Hyun A
Date of Birth:
Jun 6, 1992
Position:
Main Rapper, Vocalist, Main Dancer, Face of the Group
Blood Type:
O
Height:
164cm
Weight:
44kg
Hobbies: Cooking, customing clothes, watching
movies, doing Selcas (self cameras)
Specialty:
Rapping, Poppin, Street dancing, Singing
◘ ◘ ◘
Name:
Kwon So Hyun (권소현)
Stage Name:
So Hyun
Date of Birth:
August 30, 1994
Position:
Vocalist, Rapper, Lead Dancer, Maknae
Blood Type:
B
Height:
162cm
Weight:
45kg
Hobbies:
Pool
Specialty:
Dancing, Studying, Japanese
Education: Pungmoon girls’ highschool (currently attending)
Education: Pungmoon girls’ highschool (currently attending)
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→ Short Korean Discography
←
1st Mini Album: For Muzik
1.
"For Muzik (Intro)"
2.
"Muzik"
3.
"Hot Issue"
4.
"What a Girl Wants"
5.
"Utgyeo" (웃겨
"Funny")
6.
"Anjullae" (안줄래
"Won't Give You")
7.
"Hot Issue (Remix)"
2nd
Mini Album: Hit Your Heart
1. "Who's Next?"
(featuring Beast)
2. "HuH"
3. "Invitation"
4. "I My Me Mine"
5. "Bababa"
6. "Highlight"
7. "Taeyeonhage
Dangyeonhage" (태연하게 당연하게; "Cool and Natural")
1st
Album: 4Minutes Left
1. "4Minutes
Left" (Intro)
2. "Mirror
Mirror" (거울아 거울아; Geoura Geoura)
3. "Heart to
Heart"
4. "Sweet Suga
Honey!"
5. "Pretend" (모르는 척; Moreuneun Cheog)
6. "You Know"
7. "Already Gone"
8. "First"
(Korean version)
9. "Hide &
Seek"
10. "Badly" (나쁘게; Nappeuge)
3rd
Mini Album: Volume Up
1. "Get on the
Floor"
2. "Volume Up"
3. "I'm OK"
4. "Say My Name"
5. "Femme Fatale"
6. "Dream Racer"
7. "Black Cat"
4th
Mini Album: Name is 4Minute
1.
"What's My Name?"
2.
"What's Your Name? (이름이 뭐예요?)"
3.
"Whatever"
4.
"Gimme That"
5.
"Domino"
5th
Mini Album: 4Minute World
1.
"Wait a Minute"
2.
"Whatcha Doin' Today (오늘 뭐해)"
3.
"I'll Teach You (알려 줄게)"
(Jihyun, Jiyoon, Sohyun)
4.
"Come In (들어와)" (HyunA, Gayoon)
5.
"Thank You :) (고마워 :))"
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