120830 4minute releases Over and Over for Shinsadong Tiger's project album

Girl group 4minute once again participated in hit maker Shinsadong Tiger’s project album, ‘Supermarket’. The new album aims to show various genres of music that Shinsadong Tiger hasn’t been able to show through his previous works.

On August 30th, 4minute released their latest song, “Over and Over”, a mid-tempo track that combines lyrical guitar with synth-driven melodies. The song also comes in DJ R.Tee remix version. Check out the audio tracks below.

120829 Happy Birthday to 4Minute's Sohyun ! @4M_kkwonsso

Birth Name: Kwon So Hyun

Stage Name: Sohyun

Birthday: August 30, 1994

Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae, Lead Dancer

Height: 162 cm

Weight: 45 kg

120829 4 Minute and A Pink talk about diet

In the upcoming episode of QTV’s “4Minute’s Travel Makers”, 4minute will share their diet secrets to their junior group, A Pink.

The 4minute and A Pink members went on a trip to Jeju Island together. During their meeting, the A Pink members asked their seniors how they maintain their fit bodies.

4minute answered, “Except for our diet periods, we eat whatever we want. Our diet time starts two weeks before our comeback stage.” Member Sohyun added, “However, after our first broadcast, we slowly return to our old lazy selves.”

HyunA also shared, “There was a time when all of the members had to film an ice cream commercial when we’re at our heaviest weight. When we saw the commercial later, our faces all looked the same,” causing everyone to laugh.


Source: Naver

120825 Why did Hyuna Cry?

Hyunah could not stop her tears while confessing her feelings towards her groupmates.

In the latest episode of 4minute's Travel Maker, 4minute shared their innermost feelings with each other. Hyunah revealed her thoughts on her group, "I'm very proud of 4minute. No matter how others criticize us, I believe all five of us are amazing individuals." Hyunah began to tear up as she continued on, "I think we're all irreplaceable. Just like when Gayoon-unnie was sick or when I was sick, we were all so worried and we found it hard to continue on even with four other members."

In an attempt to hide her tears, Hyunah put on her sunglasses, but when her tears fell even harder, she added, "I don't know why I can't stop crying like this."

She continued to profess, "Don't get sick and weary, guys. Let's hold on and keep going with one heart and one goal, just like we are now."

Seeing Hyunah's teary confession, the other members could not hold back their tears as well.

4minute maknae Sohyun also revealed, "I want 4minute to stay together forever, but if it doesn't work out the way we want it to, I hope we'll still be close. I want us to live in the same area or even the same building, and we can always meet up and see each other often. I don't want us to ever drift apart."

Viewers who saw 4minute's touching confessions left comments such as, "She seems to be really close with her members", "They all care for each other so much", and "Hyunah's tears seem very genuine."

 

Source: Daum
Translating + Editing + Reporting: applemango @ 4-minute.com

120825 4Minute & VIXX to perform in the U.S

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 24, 2012 – KCON, the first-ever large scale convention dedicated to the hottest entertainment coming out of Asia including K-pop music, Korean dramas (K-dramas) and movies, announced today the initial line-up for the star-studded concert scheduled to cap off the full day convention. 4Minute and VIXX are already confirmed with more acts to be announced in the coming days. Hyuna, from the 5 member girl group 4Minute, recently guest starred alongside PSY in his viral hit “Gangnam Style” videos, which have an amassed over 65 million hits this summer on YouTube. Tickets, starting as low as $40, go on sale today at 9 p.m. PST.


The event will be produced by Mnet, a youth entertainment brand for all things Asian cool, which includes the only national, English-language lifestyle television network in the U.S. for fans of Asian pop culture. Panels and workshops looking deep inside the Korean Wave will fill the day. From the music and the fashion to Korean cinema, YouTube celebrities and a cosplay contest, every aspect of Hallyu will have a home at KCON.

“As the Korean wave spreads across the globe, and touches down in the States, it is so important that we provide fans with an interactive experience with their idols,” said Ted Kim, acting president & CEO of Mnet. “KCON is an event that is long overdue and Mnet is committed to creating a positive fan experience by making it affordable and giving unprecedented access to the stars.”

KCON is set to take place on October 13 at the Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine, CA. In addition to affordable $40 tickets, a VIP package for $100 is available, and includes a ticket in the concert pit, exclusive pre-show access and additional access. All tickets include admission to the concert and the entire convention programming slate. For more information about how to purchase tickets, please visitwww.kconusa.com.

“Hallyu has fans around the world buzzing and the signs of this craze reaching the U.S. can be seen all around us,” added Mr. Kim. “From K-pop sensation 2NE1’s reality show airing in the U.S. on Mnet to Internet rumors that Paris Hilton will be in Kim Jang Hoon’s next video; from PSY’s incredible rise to stardom including a recent performance at Dodgers Stadium, and Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performing at the MAMA music awards in front of two billion worldwide viewers, it is no longer possible to avoid this trend. KCON is the next logical step.”

Other signs of K-pop’s break into the mainstream include:

· Girls Generation performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and Live with Kelly, and was part of a sold-out K-pop show at Madison Square Garden

· 2NE1 recently recorded tracks for its new album with will.i.am

· GRAMMY-nominated Akon is featured on “Just Money,” the new single from Wonder Girls (who includes opening for the Jonas Brothers on its resume)

· Billboard’s launch of the K-pop Hot 100 to their weekly publication

With online being the biggest tool for fans to stay connected with their favorite K-pop stars, YouTube has reported that K-pop video clips were viewed nearly 2.3 billion times in 235 countries in 2011. That number is three times more than was reported in 2010 and shows no signs of stopping.

120823 4minute's HyunA gets emotional while talking about the members

4minute’s HyunA shed tears while discussing her affection for fellow members on the most recent episode of QTV’s “4minute’s Travel Makers”.

During their last day of shooting in Singapore, the members opened up and had some honest conversations with one another. HyunA stated, “Let’s just continue like this, with one unified heart and goal. Don’t get sick and don’t get tired.”

Even though she was wearing sunglasses, her fellow members discovered the tears that fell down her cheeks. HyunA added, “I don’t know why the tears keep falling.”


Source: Nate

120823 4minute has awkward relationship with A Pink?

Despite sharing the same agency, 4minute revealed that they have an awkward relationship with their junior group, A Pink.

During the broadcast of QTV “4minute’s Travel Maker”, 4minute fell into a dilemma when choosing their travel buddies. They started picking possible candidates but ended up choosing A Pink, saying that they want to improve the awkward relationship between the two groups.

4minute members shared, “Previously we’ve been to CheongPyeong together, but it was still awkward even when we had fun. Even when we see them often, we just greet by nodding our heads.”

HyunA added, “I saw them since we were trainees, and we are still awkward in some aspects. I hope to grow more intimate with them through this trip.”

 

Source: StarN News

120822 Hyuna's Solo Comeback in October

4minute’s Hyunah is preparing to make a comeback in October with a Latin-style song.

Hyunah's debut solo album “Bubble Pop” was a viral hit and received lots of love and popularity. Thus, she will be releasing her second solo album in October, 1 year and 3 months after her first one.

Hyunah's comeback will be “Latin style.” Shinsadong Tiger will once again compose the title track, a song infused with Latin elements.

The director for her MV will be Hong Wongi. President of Cube Entertainment Hong Seungsung revealed, “We are filming Hyunah's MV in South America for this comeback. We will be shooting in multiple countries such as Peru, Chile, Argentina, and more."

The reason for this destination may be due to 4minute’s popularity amongst South Americans. In December 2011, Cube Entertainment held their United Cube Concert in Brazil, where 4minute received explosive reactions from locals.

Hyunah's song Bubble Pop received much attention worldwide, even ranking #9 on Spin Magazine's "Best 20 Songs of 2011".

Source: Sports DongA
Translating + Editing + Reporting: applemango @ 4-minute.com

120819 4Minute became judges?

 
Girl group, 4minute appeared as special judges on an Asia global audition program.

Recently, 4minute has participated in an audition program, named “K-POP Star Hunt” which is jointly held by Fox Channel and tvN. “During the preliminary rounds in Macao and Singapore, they had participated as special judges. They had given some honest advice on attitudes and efforts to those who wish to be K-POP stars, fully playing their role as mentors”

Last year, “K-POP Star Hunt” had held auditions across 5 countries, (Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines). This year, it is expected that this audition will be held at a larger scale. Winner of “K-POP Star Hunt” will have the chance to receive training in Cube Entertainment. This program is confirmed to be aired on Fox International channel and will be broadcast across 10 Asian countries.

Trans: MrsDooB2uty @Loveindacube.wordpress.com
Source: Star Today

120817 4Minute Hyuna graces Nylon!

4Minute's sexy queen Hyuna graces the latest issue of Nylon Magazine.

She involved in the photoshoot for "Hazzys Accessories", showing her adorable image in the photoshoot.

Check out more photos below!

120817 4Minute Friendship

4Minute's Sohyun updated her Twitter on 16th August.
She mentioned,"4minute,group photo.Come everyone,take a photo together!Once i said this...getting too close..."
The 4Minute girls are seen showing different cute expressions in the photo above,especially maknae Sohyun who received so much love from her unnies,closing her ears with adorable expression.

120814 4minute’s HyunA sends special message for her future husband on ’4minute’s Travel Maker’

On the latest recording of QTV‘s ‘4minute’s Travel Maker‘, HyunA sent a special video message to her future husband!

The members visited Singapore to ride one of the biggest Ferris wheels in the world, and began discussing their future spouses. The members suggested that they each say something to their future husbands, to which HyunA replied with a smile, claiming that just the thought of it made her happy.

 

HyunA shyly started, “Hello, future spouse. Please take care of me and love HyunA lots.” The members cut in to claim how awkward it sounded, and that it was obvious she was worried about fan reactions, so HyunA flipped back to her normal self.

In her usual cheerful image, she stated, “Hubby! I’ll make you steak for breakfast. Or I’ll make lots of money so that I can hire someone to cook you steak for breakfast every morning. And if you want to live with me, you have to raise 101 dogs. Husband and the dogs can live on the first floor, and I’ll live on the second floor. We’ll sleep in separate rooms.”

Of course, the members shot looks at her ridiculous yet adorable statements, while Gayoon continued,“I’m in Singapore right now and there are so many great places. We need to be rich to come to places like this, so please make lots of money from now on. I’ll make money as well!”

This episode of ’4minute’s Travel Maker’ will be broadcast on the 15th KST.

Source + Photos: Review Star via Naver

120815 Psy & Hyun Ah released "Oppa Is Just My Style" MV

Psy and Hyun Ah collaborate for new song "Oppa Is Just My Style",check out their amazing collaboration HERE

120815 4Minute performed on London Olympics National Festival

Check out performance brought to you by 4Minute on the London Olympics National Festival below~

120814 4Minute's Jihyun poses with a lightstick

4Minute's leader Nam Jihyun updated her Twitter with a new selca on 12th August.

She said,"Hong Kong 4Nia,hwaiting".

She is seen holding a purple lightstick with label "4Minute Hong Kong fan club".

Her angelic smile and cute expression garnered much attention.

Like her new selca?

Photo Source: @4m_namgg

120813 Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ Sequel Ft 4minute’s Hyuna to Drop on August 15 for Free

The much-anticipated follow-up track to Psy’sGangnam Style will release its music video on August 15.

Oppa You’re My Style, including its music video, will be unveiled online on August 15, while the track will be available for free download.

Oppa You’re My Style was already produced and filmed at the same time as Gangnam Style before the latter became a global hit. The new music video will star 4minute’s Hyuna as the lead and reinterprets Gangnam Style from the woman’s perspective.

All eyes are on Psy to see if the new track will bring about a second wave of “Psy-fever” from the world.

Photo credit: YG Entertainment

120812 4minute’s HyunA and Sohyun are Mona Lisas?

4minute members Sohyun and HyunA left fans amused with their latest selcas.

On the 11th, Sohyun posted a photo on her twitter along with the words, “In Macao. Kekeke Kwon-na Lisa and Hyun-na Lisa ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Kekekeke”

The two had concealed their brows as much as possible to achieve a no brow effect and parody the famous artwork, ‘Mona Lisa’.

Netizens commented on the photo saying, “These unnees are pretty even without eyebrows” and “I was completely shocked when I first saw the photo“.

Source + Image: Sohyun’s Twitter

120812 4minute Hyuna and Jihyun snapped selcas in Macau

4minute's Hyuna and Jihyun sure show off their friendship.

On the 12th of August, JiHyun updated her twitter account and shared, "Sipped a little wine at night in Macau now my face is a little swollen but still had fun" and shared a set of new selcas.

In their selcas you can see then showing off their quirky side especially hyuna,They garnered much attention with their V-line faces and milky white complexions.

Netizens commented, "her face doesnt look swollen to me", "They are so cute", "They are really beautiful".

Source: Nate
Written by: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net

120808 Sohyun ranks 4minute members based on looks on ’4minute’s Travel Maker’

4minute recently revealed the members’ ranking based on looks on QTV‘s ‘4minute’s Travel Maker‘.

Maknae Sohyun received the question: “Rank 4minute members based on their looks”, to which she immediately gave her opinion without hesitation, showing her bold personality.

Based purely on facial appearance and not on her figure, member HyunA placed last.

Sohyun ranked, “2nd place Gayoon, 3rd place Jihyun, 4th place Jiyoon, and last place is HyunA unni.” The other members were accepting of the placement and tried to look calm in the midst of the maknae’s bold statement.

She continued confidently, “I’m first place. My value is increasing a lot right now. It’s my new transformation phase,” gaining herself sharp looks from her unnis, who couldn’t back any longer.

In addition to this ranking, 4minute will also reveal whether they have received confessions from male celebrities in the episode, so don’t forget to check on the August 8th broadcast of ’4minute’s Travel Maker’ at 11PM KST!

Source + Image: Hankook Ilbo via Naver

120808 Hyuna Voted as Ugliest in 4minute

She then confidently shared, “First is me! My beauty is rising,” eliciting daggers being shot from the eyes of her unnies.

In the same episode, the members will candidly share about receiving interest from other male celebrities. The episode will air on August 8.

Photo credit: QTV

120807 Netizens in awe over 4minute Jihyun’s blossomed beauty

4minute member Jihyun‘s ever-evolving beauty has become a hot topic of conversation among netizens online.

The above photos recently surfaced on a popular online community board with the title, “4minute Nam Jihyun’s blossoming beauty. I thought she was a doll.”

Each of the photos are selca snapshots that Jihyun had previously posted via her personal Twitterpage, and each displayed a unique style of makeup and outfit that brought out her different charms. From chic to cute, her mesmerizing gaze reminded fans why they love the star.

The person behind the post wrote, “She’s becoming more and more like a doll. I didn’t recognize who she was at first. Pretty yet scary… She doesn’t look like a human,” revealing surprise at Jihyun’s blossomed beauty.

Netizens commented, “She really did get much prettier,” along with “She’s become very mature,” and “Nam Jihyun has a hot body, too!”

Source & Photo: TVDaily via Nate

120807 HyunA and Jia friendship

4minute's Hyuna shows her close friend Jia of Miss A some love at the recent Samsung Galaxy S 3 Idol Big Match!

Recently, the Samsung Idol Big Match was held on the 7th of August at the Jamsil Stadium and the members of idol groups had the opportunity to interact with each other.

Hyuna gave Miss A's Jia a huge hug during the event,showing their friendship. At the same time, Hyuna was seen hugging her team leader Jihyun too, she is such a cute dongsaeng to other idols.

Meanwhile, other idol groups participated in the event include MBLAQ, SISTAR, ZE:A, Dal Shabet, Nine Muses, B1A4 and others.

Source: Nate
Written by: Blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net

120804 4minute’s PV for “Love Tension” revealed

As reported earlier this month, 4minute will be releasing a new Japanese single titled “Love Tension” on August 22nd. Ahead of its release, the PV for the upcoming single was revealed.

“Love Tension” is 4minute’s first Japanese single in about 8 months. It’s a pop number with a catchy hook. For its coupling track, the single will include a Japanese version of “Volume Up“, which was released in Korea earlier this year.

Check out the PV for “Love Tension” 

120805 4 Minute HyunA Artis Idola K-Pop Terseksi Versi Sebuah Survey

Salah satu personil 4Minute, HyunA, baru saja ditahbiskan menjadi artis idola K-Pop cewek terseksi dalam sebuah survey. HyunA berhasil mengalahkan pesaing-pesingnya yang lain, termasuk si ikon diva seksi Lee Hyori.

Seperti yang dilansir Daily Kpop News, HyunA mendapatkan total 60 persen dari keseluruhan voting. Alasan dipilihnya HyunA adalah selain karena kemampuannya dalam meliuk-liukkan tubuh saat menari, cewek berusia 20 tahun ini juga memiliki tubuh yang lebih dewasa dibanding gadis seusianya. Karisma HyunA yang tinggi bisa dilihat di beberapa kegiatan promo grupnya seperti di single “Hot Issue” dan “Heart to Heart”.

Selain itu, HyunA makin bertambah seksi saat berkarir solo dengan single “Change” dan “Bubble Pop”. Berkat imej dewasa dan seksinya itu, HyunA sempat dijuluki sebagai “the next Lee Hyori” oleh netter.

Di posisi kedua survey ini ditempati oleh leader Sistar, Hyorin, yang mendapatkan 27 persen dari keseluruhan voting. Di posisi ketiga dan keempat diisi oleh Lizzy (After School) dan Kwon Yuri (Girls’ Generation) yang masing-masing mendapat skor 7 persen. Setuju dengan hasil survey ini?

credit: wowkeren

120803 HyunA to hold an autograph event to celebrate the one year anniversary of ‘SPICYCOLOR’ chain store

4Minute‘s HyunA will be holding an autograph event to spend some time with her fans.

On August 5th at 2PM, HyunA will be holding a fan signing event at Hyundai Department Mall in Shinchon to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the mall’s SPICYCOLOR chain store. HyunA collaborated with the brand and launched her own fashion line ‘HyunA x SPICYCOLOR‘ back in March. The event will be held for one hour and will be limited to 100 people in order to reduce chaos in the store.

Furthermore, the singer will also make an appearance at the Lotte Department Store in Nowon on August 19th to celebrate the opening of the SPICYCOLOR chain store there.

Meanwhile, HyunA garnered much interest from fans when she launched her own line with SPICYCOLOR back in March. The singer was very much involved with concept development, design, as well as directing the photo shoots.

Source & Image: Nate

120804 4minute’s Jihyun to make a special appearance on ‘Third Hospital’

4minute‘s Jihyun will be making a special appearance on tvN‘s upcoming medical drama, ‘Third Hospital‘.

During the recent filming of the drama, the singer, who will be playing herself, brought out her acting abilities to realistically portray the scene she was in. In the drama, Jihyun visits the hospital after her muscles go into shock due to falling from the stage. Despite the blazing hot weather, Jihyun managed to maintain a smile on her face and helped to create a lively and energetic atmosphere on set while working alongside actor Oh Ji Ho.

The singer had a performance lined up that day, but showed her dedication by making the time to come and shoot her scene. She earned the praise of the staff members after displaying her ability to focus during the time she was on set.

‘Third Hospital’ tells the story of a hospital that practices both western and eastern medicine, and is also Girls’ Generation Sooyoung‘s first drama as one of the lead cast members.

The first episode airs September 5th.

Source & Image : SportsChosun via Nate

120804 4Minute's Jihyun asked fans to stay strong with a pretty selca

4Minute's leader Nam Jihyun updated her Twitter with a new selca on 3rd August.

She said,"the weather is hot,please stay strong".

She is seen posing elegantly in the photo above showing her pretty face and milky skin.4Minute is preparing for their new Japanese single release at the moment,can't wait for their Japanese comeback!