130528 A Cube Entertainment Summer – BEAST, BTOB, G.NA, 4Minute, Roh Ji-Hoon All Working On New Projects

The big news on Monday morning was the confirmation that Cube Entertainment’s popular six-member boy band, Beast, would be making a comeback in July with a new album, fan project, and concert.

Starting with the pre-release of the single “Will It Be Okay” later this week, the summer is shaping up to be Beast-filled and magnificent.

But Beast is not the only Cube group preparing exciting summer activities.The agency’s CEO Hong Seung-seong also reported that the label’s rookie group BtoB is currently in the studio laying down the tracks for their new album.He went on to add that two soloists under the company, G.Na and Roh Ji Hoon are also presently working on new projects as is the well-known girl group 4Minute.

BTOB debuted their latest single “Second Confession” last month which was well received and pumped fans up for the upcoming album.

BTOB member Ilhoon was also featured on the promo track “Oops!” from G.NA’sBeautiful Kisses EP which was released in March.

For G.NA’s upcoming project, she is reportedly focusing on writing and composing her own songs and will collaborate with an array of other artists.According to an agency rep for Cube Entertainment who recently spoke with enews, “G.NA is currently really into studying composition and writing lyrics, and she’s working hard to write her own song.You can look forward to seeing her new image as a musician and artist.”The rep added, “You’ll be able to see G.Na grow through her self-written songs and her collaborations with other artists.”

In addition to working on her own music for her next album, G.Na is expected to try promoting her songs overseas.

CEO Hong posted a message to 4Minute fans on May 27 about the girl group’s current and planned activities.He praised the ladies for their hard work with their current single “What’s Your Name” and expressed his pride in their climb to number one on the Gaon chart as well as their recent music show wins.

“4minute has until now been building up experience through solo and sub-unit activities to broaden their scope and we are planning to continue in that way,” he wrote.

The message continued, “‘What’s Your Name?’ validated 4minute’s power.And they are planning to show it once again.4minute is getting ready for their new project, so gather once again as one heart and please support them as much as you did during the past month.”

BEAST, G.Na, 4minute, and BTOB all working on new projects?Looks like we are getting ready for a Cube Entertainment summer spectacular!

130528 4minute’s New Project is in the Works, ‘Careful Consideration’

According to Cube Entertainment, 4minute’s management company, the idol group currently has a new project in preparation.

“4minute has been gaining a variety of experience as a team and also as individuals as they ventured out to different routes. With ‘What’s Your Name?’ making a huge hit, it is once again time for us to bring something better to our fans. A new project is currently under careful consideration,” CEO Hong remarked.

CEO Hong added, “4minute took their first number one spot on a major music show since their debut 4 years ago. Then, they did it again the following week. I am incredibly proud of them for their hard work. The current success that has landed them on top of various music charts stemmed from their sweat and effort, coupled with enormous support from our fans.”

“Moving on from the tough times, the nervous times prior to the comeback stage after a 1-year hiatus, we now look forward to happier times ahead of us. Based on the confidence that comes from knowing 4minute’s true colors, we are certain that we have something special in the works,” he concluded.

130526 4minute, Group Picture With Huh Gayoon’s Birthday Cake “Happy Birthday”

Girl group 4minute revealed a group picture.

Today, 4minute’s agency Cube Entertainment posted on their Twitter, “4minute’s group picture that flew here from Malaysia! Happy birthday to Huhphrodite! The cake celebrated the goddess’s birthday with that cake. 4minute members” along with a picture.

In the picture, Huh Gayoon is holding a giant cake in the shape of the number 4, surrounded by the rest of the members of 4minute. The members are making V-signs at the camera while HyunA is hugging Huh Gayoon.

Photo Credit: Cube Entertainment

130526 HyunA Contributes to Campaign for Third World Country Children

Hyun A Contributes to Campaign for Third World Country Children

4minute’s HyunA has partnered up with Son & Park, a famous makeup artist duo Son Dae Shik and Park Tae Yoon, in order to campaign for impoverished, underprivileged young girls in third world countries.

The campaign, titled ‘Kiss of Hope’ will commence on May 24.

The campaign will donate a portion of proceeds made from the ‘Kiss of Hope’ package to a non-profit organization, Plan Korea.

The ‘Kiss of Hope’ package contains a lipstick-print T-shirt inspired by HyunA’s red lips and Son & Park’s collaboration lipstick.

Meanwhile, 4minute is on a hot streak with their song, “What’s Your Name?” Released in April, the unique song has been one of the few that have remained steady in the fierce competition of ‘May’hem that left many big-name artists vying for a spot in the top 10 list in online charts and music shows.

130526 4minute to Extend Promotions for "What Is Your Name?"

Awesome news for 4minute fans! It looks as though 4minute will be extending their promotions for their “What Is Your Name?” A representative of Cube Entertainment (4minute’s entertainment agency) stated on May 24, “Because of the big love that fans have given 4minute, we have decided to extend the promotions of ‘What Is Your Name?’ a bit.”

A representative of the agency continued, “Currently this song is continuing to maintain high ratings on music charts, and is going out for the long run. That is why we have decided to extend their promotions. We are still discussing the details of how long they will continue to promote, we have not decided which song they will promote next.”

The representative ended with, “4minute has comeback after 1 year and we plan on repaying the big love that they have received through active promotions.”

On June 1, 4minute’s “What Is Your Name?” reached #1 on Billboard’s K-Pop Charts.

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130525 HyunA is a Gorgeous California Girl for "G by Guess"

 

HyunA turned into a very pretty Californian girl as the model for the casual brand “G by Guess.”

The pictures are for the summer part of the brand’s s/s line, continuing the theme of “Fun Design, Sexy Style.” Like her other pictorials for “G by Guess,” HyunA manages the perfect combination of cute and sexy. The clothing for this line is perfect for any fun summer activity. There are girly flowered skirts for summer dates and loose t-shirts for some relaxing time in the sand.

She looks well fitted for the Californian theme with her strawberry blonde hair. In one photo, HyunA holds a skateboard and shows off her abs in a cut off t-shirt.

HyunA was recently admitted to the hospital but now has recovered and has already rejoined the other 4Minute members on stage. 

130523 4Minute’s ‘What’s Your Name’ Rockets To The Number 1 Spot On Billboard K-Pop Hot 100, Ending Roy Kim’s 3 Weeks In Pole Position

4Minute jumped into the number one position on Billboard Magazine's K-Pop Hot 100 chart this week, with their in-your-face single "What's Your Name."

4Minute jumped into the number one position on Billboard Magazine’s K-Pop Hot 100 chart this week, with their in-your-face single “What’s Your Name.”

After climbing to number two last week, 4Minute’s “What’s Your Name” ended “Superstar K4″ winner Roy Kim’s three-week run in the top spot on the Billboard K-pop chart.

South Korean R&B group VIBE debuts in the number three slot last week, with their sensitive ballad “As I’m Getting Older.”

Vibe is currently dominating the charts with two other songs in the K-pop top 20.

Their single “For The Last Time” is at number 13 in its third week and “Don’t Listen To This Song If You’re Under 19″ featuring MIIII debuted at number 15.

VIBE’s fifth album “Organic Sound” was released on May 15.

For the first time since its debut on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 chart six weeks ago, Psy saw his new single “Gentleman” fall out of the top 10.

The rapper’s record-breaking follow up to “Gangnam Style” dropped to number 12 this week.

Yet for Lee Hyori, things on the Billboard Magazine’s K-pop chart keep getting better.

Her song “Miss Korea” remains at number 3 in its third week on the charts and possibly boosted by its action-packed music video, Lee’s single “Bad Girls” breaks into the charts at number 25.

Entitled “Monochrome,” the fifth Lee Hyori album debuted on Tuesday.

After a five-year hiatus K-pop’s longest running idol group SHINHWA is back in the top 10 with their new single “This Love,” which debuted at number five.

SHINHWA’s album “THE CLASSIC,” was also released on Tuesday, garnering major record sales in Japan and South Korea.

“THE CLASSIC” is currently ranked number one on the Hanteo and Japan Tower Records charts.

“[SHINHWA] have shown their popularity and power of being an idol group for 15 years,” a representative for the band’s record label said on Thursday.

“All their hard work and efforts throughout these years have allowed them to continue to rank high.”

130520 4minute Still at Number 1 after 4 Weeks, ‘Never Ending Popularity’

4minute Still at Number 1 after 4 Weeks, 'Never Ending Popularity'

Group 4minute has continued to stay at the number 1 spot even after 4 weeks since their new album release.

Currently, their song, “What’s Your Name?” is at the top of the Melon chart. This song was first released on April 26 and has been at the number 1 spot for 4 weeks.

This song features a fun and addictive melody and shows off the members fun street fashion and zombie concept.

They have also won first place on various music show programs as well.

130520 4Minute’s Nam Ji Hyun Experiences Close Call Wardrobe Malfunction

Recently on May 19, on an online community bulletin board, two photos were uploaded under the title, “Nam Ji Hyun, she had a close call during a live show.”

The pictures are the captured images of 4Minute from the recent episode of KBS’s “Music Bank,” which was aired on May 17. In the photos is Nam Ji Hyun during her part of the song. Her bra had been unhooked and part of it can be seen peaking outside her sleeveless shirt. Fortunately, the performance was carried out successfully, but it could have been disastrous for Nam Ji Hyun.

Netizens that saw these images commented, “They need to be more careful with their costumes,” and “It could’ve been really bad.”

Meanwhile, 4Minute is having a great success with new song “What’s Your Name.”

130520 4minute Reveals How They Make Decisions As a Group

On May 18, 4minute made a guest appearance on SBS‘s “Star King” and revealed how they make decisions as a group.

The performers on the show that day included the gifted and well-coordinated piano sisters who used chopsticks to create a beautiful melody. After seeing them perform, HyunA asked, “While performing together, you’re bound to have a difference in opinion – how do you resolve them and work together?”

MC Kang Ho Dong then turned the question over to them saying, “Well, how does 4Minute make group decisions?” to which HyunA replied, “No matter what, we’ll always go with what the majority wants. If we can’t establish a majority of votes, then we settle things with rock-paper-scissors.” 

MC Kang Ho Dong then joked while playing rock-paper-scissors, “I win. Your next title track will be called, ‘Boom Up!’” causing everyone to laugh.

130518 [Happy Birthday] 4minute’s Gayoon Turns 23

If 4minute′s bold new single What′s Your Name doesn′t have you convinced that the girls are all grown up, the proof is in the numbers as member Ga Yoon turns 23 today!'

Ga Yoon looked mature for her age.

Ga Yoon pretty much looks the same then and now.

 

Remember Ga Yoon during 4minute′s ′Hot Issue′ days?

Who wouldn′t want to kick it with Ga Yoon? The girl has pizza. Count us in.

She was a sk8ter girl…

But Ga Yoon can go glam too.

Ga Yoon, the catlady.

 

Ga Yoon, the hat lady.

Photo credit: CeCi, The Star, Online community

130516 HyunA sheds tears after returning on ‘M! Countdown’

After being hospitalized, HyunA shed tears after returning to the stage with 4minute.

4minute won ‘M! Countdown‘ two weeks in a row with “What’s Your Name?“, but this win was a little more special because HyunA had returned from her hospital stay. She’s been sick for a bit, but she’d fully recovered to stand on stage.

When they won, she started wiping at her eyes because she was so touched, and the other members hugged her to make her feel better. Jihyun said, “We’re happy to win #1 for 2 weeks in a row since our comeback. We want to share this happiness with our label family. HyunA’s with us on stage today, so I think our #1 is more meaningful. Thank you.”

Congratulations to 4minute, and welcome back HyunA!

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