130310 HyunA Reveals That She Wants to Be a Member of D-Unit

HyunA and the girls of D-Unit recently showcased their budding friendship in a photo.

On March 7, a candid photo of D-Unit members and HyunA posing together was posted online. D-Unit’s agency stated, “This isn’t just your typical junior and senior artist photo, where they just happened to meet up and take a photo – rather, HyunA makes time to meet D-Unit despite her busy schedule, confessing that she is a fan of theirs.”

HyunA was full of praise for the girl group and said, “I liked D-Unit so much since their debut that I made sure that I caught every one of their performances. If the opportunity ever does come up, I would love to become a part of D-Unit.”

D-Unit replied, “We would love to be in a group with a senior artist like HyunA, who is a world star.”

In related news, D-Unit released their second album “Affirmative Chapter 1” on March 4 and met up with their fans. Their album has especially gained attention for featuring Block B‘s Zico as the producer.

130310 HyunA Comes Out in an American Car Commercial, Seductive Glare and Sexy Dance

HyunA came out in an American car commercial.

Recently, girl group 4minute’s HyunA who filmed for Toyota’s car ‘Corolla’ commercial was revealed through YouTube.

The video was filmed in November of last year, when HyunA went to America to film it. She wore either a short skirt or shorts, revealing both cute and sexy dances. She also caught the attention of many male fans through her seductive glare under colorful lighting.

Internet users who saw this commented, “HyunA is the best,” “This clip looks like a music video,” “HyunA seems to have gotten more popular after coming out in Psy’s music video,” and “I hope her work in America goes well.”

HyunA made her face known to the world by coming out in Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ music video.

Photo Credit: YouTube

130310 4minute Kwon So Hyun With Dumpling Doll “Have A Nice Day”

4minute member Kwon So Yeon revealed a photo taken with dumpling doll.

On the 9th, Kwon So Yeon posted on her Twitter “Have a nice day,” along with the following photo.

In the photo is So Yeon making a cute face expression for the camera. She is holding up a doll with the sign that reads ‘So Yeon’ on it.

Those who saw the photo commented “Kwon So Yeon is so cute,” “Kwon So Yeon looks like the doll,” and “Heo Ga Yoon is singing even then.”

130310 Be HyunA's Friend in Her New Toyota Corolla CF

Toyota is serious about reaching out to Hallyu-lovers around the world – first with their extensive web series with Lee Min Ho last year, and now with an interactive video experience with none other than 4minutes‘s HyunA, as seen all over Soompi*. Now before you get all high and mighty about celebrities endorsing products with music videos, let’s not forget one of the greatest CF collaborations ever, Big Bangand 2NE1‘s “Lollipop,” which was a commercial for LG’s new smartphone called… Lollipop.

While this is no “Lollipop,” it’s still a fun, personalized experience where once you connect with your Facebook account, you get inserted into the video’s storyline.

You see HyunA hanging out with her dancers, when she suddenly gets a reminder on her phone:

She drives off in her shiny new car, and arrives to pick you up!

She starts telling you about the plan for the day, and takes you on errands with her…

At the end, you get to view and choose your three favorite dance moves, which are then (briefly) featured in her music video for “My Color,” featuring the new Toyota C-O-R-O-L-L-A.

… and presents you with your VIP guest pass to the studio.

So, what do you think about these interactive ads featuring Hallyu stars? Sure, at the end of the day, they are still trying to sell you a product, but at least they are acknowledging K-Pop fans as an important demographic, and making an effort to reach them abroad like they already do in Korea.

*[Disclaimer: This article is sponsored by Toyota (surprise!), but was written with all sincerity by yours truly <3]