4minute's bio

4minute was announced in May 2009, along with two of the groups members, Kim Hyuna and Nam JiHyun. Although JiHyun is known as the leader, many singing parts and centered dancing roles belong to Hyuna. On June 11, 2009, the silhouette teaser video was released online, along with their official website. The remaining three members identities were kept secret until June 12. On June 15, 2009, their debut single "Hot Issue" was released along with another teaser video and the profiles for each group member. Within hours of the song release, it quickly climbed onto top five within various digital music charts such as Cyworld, Bugs, Soribada, and Mnet.

On June 21, 2009, after the first week of "Hot Issue" promotions, fans stole various items from the group's van, including clothing and other items. Cube Entertainment said it was very unfortunate that such an ordeal occurred.
On August 27, 2009, Korean broadcaster KBS banned playing of the 4minute song "Won't Give (안줄래)" for what they considered to be overly sexual lyrical content. The lyrics in question, in the style of a first-person narrative, express an unwillingness on the part of the subject to "give" herself or her heart to her partner. Cube Entertainment responded to the ban by stating that the song was intended to be "about the pure feelings of a girl to a guy" and that they were "very disappointed" by the decision.
In the end of August, 4Minute released a mini-album called "For Muzik" which was alongside their second single, "Muzik". Their third single is "What A Girl Wants." On May 19 they released the fourth single "HuH".

Each song they have released has focused on one member of the group. "Hot Issue" focused on Hyuna, "Muzik" focused on Jiyoon and "What A Girl Wants" focused on Gayoon.
It was later announced by Cube Entertainment that Universal Music Group would be assisting Beast and 4minute with international launches of their albums.[6]

They went on their Asia Tour that started last January and went to countries such as Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan and has been successful so far with many fans supporting them and even landing on the top of the music charts in some of the countries.[7] It was announced that 4minute will debut in Japan this May and under Universal Music Japan and also a Japanese version for their hit song Muzik. Their special repackage album for Japan will be available on May 5, 2010. It was also announced that they will continue with their Asia Tour going to such countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.[citation needed] They have recorded a remix with American artist Amerie for her song 'Heard 'Em All' to be released on the Asian version of her fourth album.
4minute's repackaged album for Asia For Muzik ranked high in Taiwan and Hong Kong upon its release reaching the no.2 spot for album sales charts.
They had their first solo concert in Japan on May 8, 2010. Cube Entertainment announced that the tickets to the concert had been sold out in a very short period of time. For their first solo concert in Japan they performed in front of 4000 people. When they had their press conference reporters from 50 media stations were there for 4minute including Asahi TV, TBS, NTV etc.
4minute released a new mini-album entitled "Hit Your Heart" for their comeback on May 19, 2010. They pronunce "HuH" as "ha" and it means they will laugh at people who laugh at them. South Korean military propaganda broadcasts to North Korea restarted with the song "HuH" by 4minute, in response to the ROKS Cheonan sinking.

On July 5, 2010 they released a new music video to the song "I My Me Mine" from the mini album "Hit Your Heart". They released "I My Me Mine" as their next Japanese single. Three different editions of the single will be released.

On July 19, 2010, the song "Superstar" was digitally released.

Members:

Jihyun
Birth name: Nam Ji Hyun (Korean: 남지현)
Position: Leader, Vocalist
Date of birth: January 9, 1990 (1990-01-09) (age 20)

Gayoon
Birth name: Heo Ga Yoon (Korean: 허가윤)
Position: Main Vocalist
Date of birth: May 18, 1990 (1990-05-18) (age 20)
Additional Notes:
Featured in Mario's music video "I'm Yours".

Jiyoon
Birth name: Jeon Ji Yoon (Korean: 전지윤)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Supporting Rapper
Date of birth: October 15, 1990 (1990-10-15) (age 19)

Hyuna
Birth name: Kim Hyuna (Korean: 김현아)
Date of birth: June 6, 1992 (1992-06-06) (age 18)
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Additional Notes :
Former member of Wonder Girls, left WG due to health reasons.
Featured in AJ's song "2009" and music video for "Dancing Shoes".

Sohyun
Birth name: Kwon So Hyun (Korean: 권소현)
Position: Vocalist, Supprting Rapper
Date of birth: August 30, 1994 (1994-08-30) (age 15)
Additional Notes:
Former member of the group 'Orange.'

Discography:

"Hot Issue" (Debut single)
Released: June 15, 2009
Format: Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: Shinsadong Tiger

Muzik (Korean Single)
Released: August 28, 2009
Format: Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: Lee Sang-ho, Shin Sa-dong Tiger
Sales: TBA

For Muzik (First mini-album)
Released: August 31, 2009
Format: CD, Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: Shinsadong Tiger, Lee Sang Ho, Kim Do Hoon
Sales: 80, 000+
Singles: "Hot Issue", "Muzik","What A Girl Wants"

"Jingle Jingle" (Winter Line)
Released: December 2, 2009
Format: Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: N/A
Sales: N/A

What a Girl Wants (Single)
Released: December 8, 2009
Format: Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: Lee Sang-ho, Shin Sa-dong Tiger
Sales: TBA

"Muzik" (Japanese single)
Released: May 5, 2010
Format: CD, Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment, Universal Music Japan
Producer: Shinsadong Tiger, Lee Sang Ho, Kim Do Hoon
Sales: TBA

Hit Your Heart (Second mini-album)
Released: May 19, 2010
Format: Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: TBA
Sales: TBA

I My Me Mine (Korean Single)
Released: July 1, 2010
Format: Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: TBA
Sales: TBA

I My Me Mine (Japanese Single)
Released: July 28, 2010
Format: CD
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: TBA
Sales: TBA

Superstar (Single) [Superstar K Theme Song]
Released: July 19, 2010
Format: Digital
Label: Cube Entertainment
Producer: TBA
Sales: TBA
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