[PROFILE] 4minute

HyunA

Nama Lengkap: Kim Hyeon Ah

Posisi: Rapper

DOB: 6 Juni 1992

Tinggi: 164 cm

Berat: 44kg

Favorit Musicans: Pussycat Dolls, Rain, Beyonce

Warna favorit: Kuning

Golongan darah: O

Speciality: Vokal, poppin ‘, jalan menari, koreografi

Pelatihan tahun: 5 tahun

Perusahaan: Cube Ent.

Pendidikan: Korea High School of Music dan Seni (hadir)

Karir: 2009 TBJ Model

Cyworld: http://www.cyworld.com/zlaushk

Hal menyenangkan tentang Hyun Ah :

1. Debut sebagai bagian dari Wonder Girls asli sebagai rapper pada 10 Februari 2007.

2. Wonder Girls karena kondisi kesehatan (kronis Gastroenteritis), diminta oleh orang tuanya.

3. Pindah ke Cube (perusahaan lain JYP).

4. AJ ditampilkan dalam lagu “2009″ dan AJ’s MV “Dancing shoes”.

5. Juga ditampilkan dalam sebuah Cyon CF.

6. MC dengan Brian Joo & So Hee.

7. Apakah selalu menjadi anggota ke-6 WG!.

8. Sangat kreatif, suka membuat sesuatu dengan tangan.

9. Satu-satunya yang dapat membuat So hee menjadi dirinya sendiri.

10. Penari terbaik keluar dari WG, tapi tidak ‘berani menunjukkan banyak.

Jihyun

Nama: Nam Ji Hyun

Posisi: Leader, Vokal

DOB: 9 Januari 1990

Tinggi: 167 cm

Berat: 49 kg

Perusahaan: Cube Ent.

Pendidikan: Universitas Sangmyeon: Tari Departemen; Modern tari (cuti)

Cyworld: http://www.cyworld.com/Alovelydancer

Hobi: Dance

Specialty: Ballet, Tari

Hal-hal menyenangkan tentang Ji Hyun :

1. Memuji untuk menjadi “penari luar biasa dan karena periode pelatihan tidak pendek, Anda akan dapat melihatnya memberikan performa yang hebat di atas panggung”.

2. Traineer paling murni yang tidak dilakukan CFS atau iklan apapun.

Jiyoon

Nama: Jiyoon

Posisi: Vocals

DOB: 15 Oktober 1990

Tinggi: 165 cm

Berat: 47 kg

perusahaan: Cube Ent.

pendidikan: Byeongjeom High School

Hobi: Cooking, Writing Lyrics

Specialty : Sing, Dance

Gayoon

Heo Ga Yoon

DOB: 18 Mei 1990

Tinggi: 165 cm

Berat: 47 kg

Group: 4minute

Perusahaan: cube entertainment

Pendidikan: Dong Duk female High School

Hobi: Watching Movie, Writing Lyrics

Official Daum Fan Cafe: KINDLY

Extra Tidbits

Sang chours for MC Mong’s Ninth Cloud

Features in Mario’s MV

Came in 2nd place at the 9th SM best singer contest

Sohyun

Nama: SeoHyeon

Posisi: Vocals

DOB: 30 Agustus 1994

Tinggi: 162 cm

Berat: 45 kg

Perusahaan: Cube Ent.

Debut: Orange 2005 Album ‘We Are Orange’

Pendidikan: Kumho Junior High School (attending)

Fakta :

1. Sampai mereka debut, Jihyun telah menjadi anggota kelompok dan tidak melakukan apapun atau iklan SRA.

2. HyunAh tidur di malam hari tanpa celana pendek (tapi gak apa-apa karena hanya ada perempuan yang tinggal di dalam ruangan).

3. Jiyoon tomboi, sebenarnya dia benar-benar feminin, tetapi cenderung tertawa seperti anak cowo.

4. Sohyun tahu dia masuk 4minute di sekolah, bahkan perwakilan Cube datang ke kelas untuk mengumumkan berita.

5. Jihyun gak bergerak ketika dia tidur di malam hari

6. Gayoon 2nd di SM 9 Best Singer Contes.

7. Anggota 4minute mengatakan bahwa suara suara Sohyun benar-benar matang untuk usianya.

8. Gayoon dan Jihyun banyak menerima jawaban di UFO Town (layanan yang memungkinkan untuk menghubungi mereka melalui SMS).

9. Selama promosi ‘Hot Issue’ , Jiyoon sering lupa untuk membawa kacamatanya sebelum tidur.

10. Di asrama, Jihyun memainkan peran “omma” (nama beken..hahah) sedangkan Jiyoon adalah “Appa” (ayah).

11. 4minute yang dekat dengan kelompok-kelompok perempuan Kara dan f (x).

cre: http://kbpkoreafamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/4minute-fact-n-biodate.html

[INT] 4minute's interview with Kuki News

[11.04.14] 4minute's interview with Kuki News

Girl group 4minute has come back. For the past year, they have been fulfilling overseas activities and now they're coming back with more refined works.

This comeback has its other sense. It is because the 2-year-old music group 4minute brought in their first full-length album and, thus, came back. Even though, in the past, full-length albums were deservedly released, lately, according to the recent trend to release music as fast as possible, releasing a full-length album is, indeed, a challenge. Nevertheless, for singers, a full-length album means it's their very own album.

A member stated "I think we were very joyful. We worked hard in order that we could take part, not only in the recording of the songs that this album features, but also in the lyrics composition, the choreography, the style concept, and the making of the jacket cover. When our finished album came out, we thought that we reaped the fruits of our efforts. Therefore, while we were preparing this album, we were engaged in the workings with the mindset of a rookie."

As soon as they released their 2 title tracks 'Heart to Heart' and 'Mirror, Mirror', 4minute was hit with a controversy. Because of their 'spread legs dance'. Regarding this, the general audience's response was mixed. Some claimed that it was too much since there was an underage member in the group but many also argued that the standards for dramas and variety programs shouldn't be so strict. In a week, they changed their dance routine.

One member revealed "We don't think of it as a controversy. We thought of the great interest we were given. We had been focusing on our promotion activities abroad so our domestic activities were insignificant and the fans told us that they expected a lot. We think of the good observations and the pieces of advice. When we were to change our dance routine, people kept asking us not to change it. We missed even more the dance routine we have been preparing and practicing for 3 months and, because the changed dance routine that we prepared in a short amount of time seemed unsatisfactory, we thought that we won't be able to show a more polished image of ourselves."

Their comeback happens after a year but they didn't rest in the meantime. Because there have been many girl groups. When one used to say "Even if I know the name of the group, it's difficult to learn the members' names", now one says "It's hard to learn the name of the groups as well". Just for the first half of the year, 20 groups have debuted or made their comeback, in total. Still, when we asked 4minute - one of the leading groups - if it was favorable to them, they shook their head.

One member answered "The path that is ahead of us is long. There are people that still don't know who we are. We have to improve a little more so they could really know us. During the preparations of our album, we assumed the mindset of a rookie group, because we had to go further. We're a group that will soon hit its 2-year anniversary but when we only consider the number of months, there have only been 9 months of promotion activities. Moreover, the girl groups that are currently debuting are all doing good. That's why we can't help but think we have to work harder."

The oldest member, Nam Jihyun, started an acting career during the group's hiatus. She debuted through the drama 'It's Okay, Daddy's Girl'. The 4minute member's first acting performance received good responses. In addition, she has also drawn interest at another time : she was even accused of plastic surgery because of a picture released at the time of their comeback.

She revealed "The funny thing is that many people didn't know that I was a singer, even the seniors. I had to tell the director that I was a singer. So, while I was filming for the drama, I thought that I'd have to let more people know more about 4minute. Regarding the accusations of plastic surgery, I was surprised as well. The day that picture was revealed, starting from the morning, friends called me and asked me about it. At the university, the way people looked at me was different. However, I didn't do any plastic surgery and this anecdote wasn't much a bitter story, so it's all right."

During their hiatus in Korea, 4minute rode a wave of popularity abroad. Their promotion activities have been expanded to Japan and various Southeast Asian countries. Like other Hallyu artists, they're enjoying a rise in popularity on Youtube.

A member said "We fulfilled promotion activities in Japan and received one award at the Japan Billboard Awards ceremony. Thanks to our promotion activities, we've particularly gained stage experience. Even if we mess up, we don't get embarrassed. On Youtube, we managed to get the honor of the most watched Korean artist. Foreign fans are watching over us a lot. On the contrary, the Korean fans asked us why we weren't doing domestic promotion activities. So, we are to work hard for the promotion activities for this album."

During their debut days, the public's interest focused on the former Wonder Girls member Hyunah. However, now, time has flied fast, each member has carried out activities on TV shows and such and they have experienced a rise in popularity as well. How has the fans' concern changed?

"Hyunah is still the most popular member. But it's mainly because she was active before she became a 4minute member. Nevertheless, the thing that has changed is that each member's fanbase has grown. We can assert it by watching the replies on twitter or on the fansites. However, I wish that, instead of each member's popularity, 4minute's popularity will go higher." (Jiyoon)

The album they have made neatly and progressively isn't trivial. It is their first full-length album. Now, they talk about achieving the dream of holding a solo concert in Korea. But, of course, holding a concert for an idol group is quite a business.

One member expressed her thoughts on the matter "Expectations are high. On one hand, holding a concert in Korea doesn't seem easy. It seems that not that many people go see a concert held by an idol group. I don't think that people would enjoy all the songs on an idol group's album. On the other hand, because we included a lot of refined songs in this album, We'd be glad to hold a concert if we get the opportunity. We have to receive a lot of love for this to happen."

Source : Kuki News

[INT] 4minute's interview with OSEN

[11.04.15] 4minute's interview with OSEN

The popular girl group 4minute made their comeback with their first full-length album '4minutes Left' that marked a reinforcement of their femininity and they are also earning the support of male fans. Since their debut, it's the first time they wore skirts and sang about love; 4minute wore big smiles as they said "Women have to look pretty after all."

"The truth is that we don't have a lot of male fans. because we sported a military concept and sang about finding one's confidence, the female fans' response has always been greater. This time, we're wearing skirts. Our make-up is also tenderer. During the week of our comeback, we noticed the male fans a lot. People who took a break in their army service even came to our fan signings. Women have to look pretty after all. (laughs)" (Hyunah)

In this album, they come off more feminine and friendlier. 4minute has established itself as a strong girl group and their polished performances as well as their powerful songs became their distinctive trademark, but in this album, they intended to show 4minute's charms to more people.

"We have the confidence to say that we're a group that shows music. We also have a good competitive spirit when it comes to display various things on stage. During the one-year gap that has passed, we monitored the fans' opinions a lot. Because a lot of them said they wanted us to have songs that are easy to listen to and that they also wanted us to have a friendlier image, we picked the path that could meet their demands without ditching our color. We also wanted to hear that we're pretty." (Kwon Sohyun)

Since last year, 4minute has been focusing on their promotion activities in Japan and thus picked the same path as other girl groups. Rather than a Korean group, 4minute appeals as artists that rely on the quality of their performances. Compared to other groups, their impact has been less strong, but they're steadily getting more clout.

"There have been times we were depressed as well. When we thought about dancing in a cute way. But I think it wasn't that worrisome. While other groups regularly became greatly discussed topics, we got to appeal with another color. I think it's great." (Hyunah)

Now, 4minute has become the topic of discussions like a 'Hot Issue' at last. Because they had to change a part of their dance routine for 'Mirror, Mirror', that was deemed racy and that brought up a controversy.

"We had 6 versions for the modified dance routine. Everyday, in training suits, we went to the practice room and worked even harder during practice sessions than we did for our debut. We watched a lot of foreign artists' performances and, during the 2 months we spent on practicing the choreography, we didn't think it could be controversial." (Nam Jihyun)

4minute changed that part of their choreography and are carrying on their promotion activities. Even if they're okay with the fact they changed their choreography, they dreaded they might lose the public's interest in their performances.

"We changed our dance routine, but please show us affection and be considerate. We will work hard." (Jeon Jiyoon)



source: AllKpop

[INT] 4minute's interview with STARNEWS

For the first time, the 5-member girl group 4minute talked about the controversy over the dance routine for their new hot song 'Mirror, Mirror' and the decision to change it.

In the afternoon of April 13th, the 5 members of 4minute (Kim Hyunah, Jeon Jiyoon, Heo Gayoon, Nam Jihyun and Kwon Sohyun) had an interview with STARNEWS about their first full-length album released earlier this month.

On this occasion, the members expressed their opinions on the controversy surrounding a part of their dance routine for 'Mirror, Mirror' that was deemed racy and that is still being vexed on online portals. This is the first time the members have stated their opinions.

The youngest member Kwon Sohyun said "At first, when the 'spread legs dance' controversy sparked, we didn't even know there was a controversy surrounding us" and "Because while we have been practicing the dance routine for 'Mirror, Mirror' for a long time, we didn't think it could be suggestive, not even once".

She added while smiling "It's a pity that a controversy aroused over a choreography that we have practiced for a long time. Our new changed choreography is prominent as well"

Nam Jihyun revealed "I thought I should be thankful and consider the interest coming from this controversy, whatever it is" and "In the upcoming times, we'll work hard on our promotion activities with our modified dance routine."

Kim Hyunah said laughingly "Even though we're embarrassed, it was even more surprising that we earned such great interest for our dance routine" and "Even though many wanted us to changed the choreography and said it was disturbing, we will be able to try something new and I like it."

Jeon Jiyoon revealed "We earned interest from the controversy, I think that it's better that unresponsiveness" and "I try to view this controversy in a positive light. We'll get to show another type of performances again and it's great."

Heo Gayoon "Our new album came out after a year-long hiatus and it seems we received a lot of interest for various aspects, so I tend to think that this controversy is just one facet of this interest" and "Amidst this controversy, our fans empowered us so we gained strength."

Meanwhile, since their latest consecutive appearances on the 3 Korean major broadcasting channels, 4minute has been bogged down in a controversy over a part of their dance routine for 'Mirror, Mirror' that was deemed sexy and shocking. On stage, the members wore short hot pants and spread their legs while on their knees. The netizens called that part the "spread legs dance" and brought up the controversy.

Source : STARNEWS

[INT] 4minute's interview with Sports Hanguk

■ 4minute, who has released their first full album
Bruises from their fierce dance - Plan to wear kneepads
Confidence in becoming a performance-driven girl group - Growth in their international fanbase

"These are not the kneepads you're thinking of."

If the main character of any drama saw these girls' performance, he would have recited a monologue about it . No matter how many times you see it, kneepads definitely do not match girl groups, but it's a different story with 4minute.

These girls have chosen their spot as "performance" representatives. While wearing their kneepads, they sweep the floor and shake their bodies, making male fans mesmerized. They even started the interview with the topic of their kneepads.

"It was decided the day before our first performance that we would wear kneepads. Before that, we didn't even think of kneepads. It was very foolish," Heo Gayoon said while laughing.

"We were thinking of doing the dance with long pants. We already had many bruises on our knees from practicing. We were so eager to perform well that we didn't have any time to think about the pain," Kwon Sohyun said.

Along with their hit song (which they made a comeback with on the 7th), they've become one of the trendiest group. Their lyrics that repeat the word 'mirror' 78 times and their fierce dance movements display unique charms. The "spread legs dance" is causing a lot of controversy while capturing the interest of fans. The 4minute members did not expect so much attention at all. They may have been bothered by this peculiar attention.

"It's sexy. It's not a cute dance. (laughs) I was so lost in the performance at first that I was confused why people were making such a fuss," Kim Hyunah said.

"I think female fans feel vicarious gratification when they watch our confident and fierce appearance. It strengthens them. And it feels like we have male fans now thanks to this song. We do this because we like it, right?" Jeon Jiyoon laughs.

4minute, who released , , , , the Japanese single and more, doesn't have any rivals when it comes to performances. They have toured Japan and other parts of Asia and their fandom has grown. Their popularity overseas can be measured : on their Youtube, 4minute's music videos have received more than 20 millions views. They have developed the confidence to carry out activities anywhere in Asia and have now returned in Korea. Through the promotion activities they had conducted for a long time, their teamwork tightened and became more disciplined.

"We had 2 concert tours in Japan. Every time a single came out, our ranks on music charts were higher than the previous times. When we saw that the number of fans who really liked our strong music increased, we realized the meaning of the saying that there isn't any boundary when it comes to music." Kim Hyunah

If there are things that they have gained, there are things they have lost. They neglected their domestic promotion activities. During that one-year gap, the members went back to the trainee lifestyle and adopted the mindset that they were to debut again. Their eagerness filtered through Gayoon's words "Going back to the basics felt like it was a new start".

The time of the flowing in of girl groups in their 20s has arrived. Junior groups that rely on the quality of their performances like 4minute have appeared. The members revealed that they observed the junior groups that came out, their strong impact and they felt an odd competitive spirit. They revealed "We ended eating healthy foods only". The members prepared themselves to be engaged in a showdown of more powerful and dareful performances.

Jeon Jiyoon said "As more and more girl groups that focus on their performances keep coming in, we just think that we can't give way here. In a way, it's flattering. We've become role models. Even if there are many groups similar to ours, we want to make a stand in the game with our very own performances". As for Nam Jihyun, she said "Before the start of our promotion activities, we worried a lot about if we could do well for these performances. Whenever we pull it off, we feel alive. We foolishly persevere with difficult and meticulous performances. This is who we are."

Source : Sports Hanguk via NATE

[LYRIC] 4minute - Mirror Mirror

Let’s go

4minutes left 4minutes left Ah! Ah!

4minutes left 4minutes left Ah! Ah!

daeche wae, geuttaen nal, geodeul tteo boji anhgo

maeil nal, geudaeman, bara boge man deulgo

oneureun jomdeo yeppeuge na na na nal (oneuldo)

boyeo jwo neomu meotjin neo neo neo neo neo ege

geoura geoura i sesange, nuga je il yeppeuni?

geoura geoura i sesange, naega je il yeppeuni?

oneul maneun naega jeil yeppeu dago malhaejwo bwa

neoreul saenggak hamyeon deo

geo ure bichin, nae moseubeun machi

neomu yeppeunde, neoneun jakku wae

dareun saenggakman haneunji, wae nal boji anhneun geonde

nae geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

nae geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

daeche wae, eonjena, bon che man cheman hago

mae ilbam, neoneun nal, gaseum ttwige man deureo

eonjena neomu meotjin neo neo neo neo neo

naegero daga oge deo deo deo deo deo, ma boy

geoura geoura i sesange, nuga je il yeppeuni?

geoura geoura i sesange, naega je il yeppeuni?

cheoeum buteo maeume deureot dago naege malhaejwo bwa

neoreul saenggak hamyeon deo

geo ure bichin, nae moseubeun machi

neomu yeppeunde, neoneun jakku wae

dareun saenggakman haneunji, wae nal boji anhneun geonde, yeah yeah yeah

nae geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

nae geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

Oh mirror shine, Let me fix my make up

Break it down, Break it down

Baby I like that, Baby baby just I like that

Baby I like that, Baby baby just I like that

deo deo deo naege bbajyeo deureo, shine on my face modu nollaji oh

geoura geoura i sesange seo, nuga jeil yeppeuni? It’s me

jomdeo neo ege, daga gaseo nan

1,2 step 1,2 step 1,2 step

Let’s live it up! (Hey!) Let’s make it up! (Hey!)

nareul bomyeon ni maeum heundeullil su itge, whoa

nae geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

nae geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

geo ura (geoura geoura geoura geoura)

geoura geoura geoura geoura