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4Minute
4Minute (, often stylized as 4MINUTE) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by Cube Entertainment. The members of the group were Nam Ji-hyun, Heo Ga-yoon, Jeon Ji-yoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon So-hyun. The group was known for its edgy dance-pop style and "girl crush" image that attracted a large female fan base. The group debuted in June 2009 with the single, "Hot Issue." They ultimately released one full-length Japanese album, ''Diamond'' (2010), one full-length Korean album, '' 4Minutes Left'' (2011), seven Korean extended plays, and multiple singles. The group received several major awards, including the Rookie Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Awards, the K-pop New Artist Award at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards, and the Bonsang Award at the 2011, 2012, and 2014 Seoul Music Awards. 4Minute disbanded in June 2016 after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations between Cube Entertainment and the majority of the group members. History 2009–2010: ''For Muzik'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4Minute In 2010 Asia Song Festival
4Minute (, often stylized as 4MINUTE) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by Cube Entertainment. The members of the group were Nam Ji-hyun, Heo Ga-yoon, Jeon Ji-yoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon So-hyun. The group was known for its edgy dance-pop style and "girl crush" image that attracted a large female fan base. The group debuted in June 2009 with the single, "Hot Issue." They ultimately released one full-length Japanese album, '' Diamond'' (2010), one full-length Korean album, ''4Minutes Left'' (2011), seven Korean extended plays, and multiple singles. The group received several major awards, including the Rookie Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Awards, the K-pop New Artist Award at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards, and the Bonsang Award at the 2011, 2012, and 2014 Seoul Music Awards. 4Minute disbanded in June 2016 after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations between Cube Entertainment and the majority of the group members. History 2009–2010: ''For Muzik'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyuna
Kim Hyun-ah (born June 6, 1992), better known by the mononym Hyuna (stylized HyunA), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and model. She debuted as a member of the girl group Wonder Girls in February 2007. After leaving the ensemble shortly after, Hyuna subsequently left JYP Entertainment and joined the girl group 4Minute, under Cube Entertainment. 4Minute debuted in June 2009 and went on to become one of the most popular girl groups in the country. In 2010, Hyuna began a solo career with a style she described as "performance-oriented music". Her solo debut single "Change" charted at number-two on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. In 2011, Hyuna gained wider public recognition with the release of her first extended play ''Bubble Pop!''. The title track sold more than three million digital copies and she became the first female K-pop solo artist to reach 100 million views on a single music video on YouTube. Later the same year, she formed the duo Trouble Maker with forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Ji-yoon
Jeon Ji-yoon (born October 15, 1990), professionally known as Jiyoon or Jenyer, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter and actress known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group 4Minute. She debuted as a solo artist on November 2, 2016, under the stage name Jenyer, with the release of her debut digital single, "I Do". Early life Jeon Ji-yoon was born on October 15, 1990 in Suwon, South Korea. Career 2009–2012: 4Minute and solo activities Jiyoon was chosen as a member of 4Minute in 2009. The five-member girl group officially debuted on June 18, 2009 with their debut single "Hot Issue" on M! Countdown. On October 15, 2009, she was a featured artist in Woo Yi-kyung's album ''Look at Me'' with the song "Look at Me". On April 13, 2010, she was a featured artist in Lee Hyo-ri's fourth album '' H-Logic'' with the song "Bring It Back" together with After School's Bekah. She sang in the soundtrack of MBC's '' My Princess'', with the song "Oasis", relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4Minutes Left
''4Minutes Left'' is the debut Korean studio album (second overall) by South Korean girl group 4Minute. It was released in Korea on April 5, 2011. It contains songs from the maxi-single ''Heart to Heart'' and songs from the group's first Japanese album ''Diamond''. It also has a Korean rendition of "First", a new edition of the song "Hide & Seek" and 2 new songs: "Mirror Mirror" and "Badly". Release "Heart to Heart" maxi-single A digital maxi-single was released with the title track "Heart to Heart" on March 29, 2011 . Other tracks included were an intro ("4Minutes Left"), "Sweet Suga Honey!", "You Know", and "모르는 척" ("Pretend"; ''Moreuneun Cheog''), all of which were later included on the full-length ''4Minutes Left'' album. The music video for "Heart to Heart" was released on March 28, 2011, and features CN Blue's member Lee Jung-shin. The video starts with a woman (played by member Kim Hyuna) and her boyfriend (Jung-shin) sitting on a couch and talking; she notices ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon So-hyun
Kwon So-hyun (born August 30, 1994), also known mononymously as Sohyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was known as a member of the South Korean girl group 4Minute, under Cube Entertainment. She is also a former member of the South Korean girl group, Orange. Before June 15, 2016 (end of her contract with Cube), Kwon left 4Minute and the record label along with members Nam Ji-hyun, Heo Ga-yoon, and Jeon Ji-yoon. Early life Kwon was born in Incheon, South Korea, on August 30, 1994. She attended Kumho Junior High School and Pungmoon Girls' High School, graduating from the latter in February 2013. She was ranked fourth in her class. In November 2014 was revealed that Kwon was accepted into Dongguk University's Department of Theatre and Film. Kwon debuted as a member of the group Orange in 2005 when she was 12 years old. The band released their debut album, titled ''We Are Orange'' with the title track "Our Star". The group disbanded in late 2005 due to cyber bullying a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Ji-hyun
Nam Ji-hyun ( on January 9, 1990) is a South Korean actress and former singer. She is best known as the former leader and a vocalist of now-disbanded South Korean girl group 4Minute. Early life Nam Ji-hyun was born on January 9, 1990 in Incheon, South Korea. Jihyun auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was eliminated. However, she then joined Cube Entertainment as a result of Cube Entertainment's founder, Hong Seung-sung, being recommended by JYP's recruitment department in finding members to form 4Minute. On February 24, 2015, she graduated from Sangmyung University receiving a degree in Contemporary Ballet and a lifetime achievement award at the university's graduation ceremony. Career 2009–2014: Debut and solo activities Ji-hyun was chosen as a member of 4Minute in 2009. The 5-member girl group officially debuted on June 18, 2009 with performing their debut single "Hot Issue" on M Countdown. In 2010, Ji-hyun made her acting debut in the television series ''It' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heo Ga-yoon
Heo Ga-yoon (born May 18, 1990), better known by the mononym Gayoon, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is a former member of South Korean girl group 4Minute and its sub-group 2Yoon. Biography Early life and education Heo was born on May 18, 1990, in Goyang. She received second place at SM's 9th "Best Singer Contest" in 2005. She graduated from Dongduk Girl's High School. In 2008, Heo appeared in Mario's "I'm Yours" music video, with Seulong from 2AM. In 2011, she enrolled into Dongguk University where she majored in film and theater. On September 17, 2014, Heo, along other stars, were appointed as ambassadors of Dongguk University. She graduated in 2016. 2009–2012: 4Minute and solo activities Heo was chosen as a member of 4Minute in 2009. The five-member girl group official debuted on June 18, 2009, performing their debut single, " Hot Issue", on Mnet's ''M! Countdown''. On February 11, 2010, Heo was featured on the soundtrack for '' The Woman Who Still Wants t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. Cube are known for having "self-composing and self-producing" idols. In April 2020, the founder of Cube, Hong Seung-sung, resigned from the company due to an ownership dispute. The label currently manages several artists, namely Jo Kwon, BtoB, Pentagon, Choi Yu-jin, Yoo Seon-ho, (G)I-dle and Lightsum. It also manages several entertainers and actors, including Lee Hwi-jae, Heo Kyung-hwan, Park Mi-sun, Na In-woo, Kim Jin-woo and Park Sun-young. It was formerly home to K-pop artists such as 4Minute, Beast, G.NA, Roh Ji-hoon, Hyuna, Rain, E'Dawn, A Train To Autumn, Lai Kuan-lin, Jang Hyun-seung, Elkie, Sorn, Soojin, Yeeun and CLC. History 2006–2010: Formation and first-generation artists Cube Entertainment was founded on August 29, 2006, by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2Yoon
2Yoon ( Hangul: 투윤, commonly stylized as 2YOON) was the first and only sub-group of South Korean girl group 4Minute, formed by Cube Entertainment in 2013. The sub-group consisted of Gayoon and Jiyoon., translated to English at History Gayoon and Jiyoon were the lead singers of 4Minute. Cube Entertainment CEO Hong Seung Sung wanted to pair them in a sub-group after watching the duo perform live at the 2011 United Cube in London. The duo were known to fans collectively as Ssangyoon (Hangul: 쌍윤) (a portmanteau of the Hangul word for "twins" and the last characters of their given name "yoon"). However, as the pronunciation of "Ssangyoon" involves a tensed consonant, it was deemed to be ill-fitting for the group's cute image. As such, the sub-unit was renamed as 2Yoon. In addition, "ssangyoon" could be potentially misheard as a profanity, further supporting the basis for the name change. 2Yoon appeared on MBC's Weekly Idol as Ssangyoon, since the show was recorded b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamond (4Minute Album)
''Diamond'' is the debut Japanese studio album by South Korean girl group 4Minute. It was released in Japan on December 15, 2010. It was released in two editions, regular CD only, and limited CD+DVD. The limited edition includes a 52-page photobook that highlights some of their single releases and Japanese debuts. The album sold 7,060 copies in Japan, peaking at the #27 spot in the Oricon weekly charts. The Korean edition of the album was released on January 25, 2011, but doesn't includes the Korean songs from their debut EP "For Muzik". Singles The first single from the album (and also their Japanese debut single) is a Japanese version of the song "Muzik". It was released on May 5, 2010 and included Japanese versions of the Korean hits "Muzik" and "Hot Issue", as well as the Korean version of "Muzik". It ranked at number 12 in Oricon's Daily Singles chart., 21 in the weekly chart,, and sold 8,234 copies. The music video for the song shows the members in a blue room with flashing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-pop
K-pop (), short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip hop, R&B, experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. The term "K-pop" became popular in the 2000s, especially in the international context. The Korean term for domestic pop music is ''gayo'' (), which is still widely used within South Korea. While "K-pop" can refer to all popular music or pop music from South Korea, it is colloquially often used in a ''narrower'' sense for any Korean music and artists associated with the entertainment and idol industry in the country, regardless of the genre. The more modern form of the genre, originally termed "rap dance", emerged with the formation of the hip hop boy band Seo Taiji and Boys, in 1992. Their experimentation with different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Disc Awards
The Golden Disc Awards (, formerly spelled the Golden Disk Awards before 2015) is an annual South Korean major music awards ceremony that honors achievements in the local music industry. The awards ceremony was founded with the purpose to promote popular culture creativity, discover new artists, and contribute to the growth of the music industry. The first ceremony was held in 1986. The 35th Golden Disc Awards was held on 9–10 January 2021 without a live audience due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. History From its inception in 1986, the event was called the Korea Visual and Records Grand Prize Award () until 2001, when the event named was changed to the Golden Disk Awards. The spelling was later changed to the Golden Disc Awards in 2015. The awards ceremony was hosted in South Korea until 2012, when it was hosted in Osaka, Japan. The ceremony was also hosted internationally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2013, and in Beijing, China in 2015. The Golden Disc Awards trophie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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