4Minute

For other uses, see 4 Minutes.

4Minute
4Minute in 2011 From left to right: Jihyun, Jiyoon, Gayoon, Sohyun and Hyuna
4Minute in 2011
From left to right: Jihyun, Jiyoon, Gayoon, Sohyun and Hyuna
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2009–2016
Labels
Spinoffs2Yoon
Past members
Website4min.co.kr

4Minute (Korean: 포미닛, often stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment,[1] consisting of members Jihyun, Gayoon, Jiyoon, Hyuna and Sohyun.[2] The group was known for its edgy dance-pop style and "girl crush" image that attracted a large female fan base.[3][4]

The group debuted in June 2009 with the single, "Hot Issue."[5] They ultimately released one full-length Japanese album, Diamond (2010), one full-length Korean album, 4Minutes Left (2011), seven Korean extended plays, and multiple singles.[6][7][4]

The group received several major awards, including the Rookie Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Awards,[8] the K-pop New Artist Award at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards,[9] and the Bonsang Award at the 2011, 2012, and 2014 Seoul Music Awards. 4Minute disbanded in June 2016 after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations between Cube Entertainment and the majority of the group members.[1]

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  2. ^ "4minute". KBS World. March 25, 2015. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Herman, Tamar (June 15, 2016). "4Minute Disbands: 7 Songs to Celebrate Their 7 Years Together". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Won, Ho-jung (February 1, 2016). "4minute brings love story, EDM twist in 'Act. 7'". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
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  6. ^ Bak, Gyeon-uk (December 15, 2010). 포미닛, 日 정규 앨범 '다이아몬드' 발매. Asia Economy Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  7. ^ I, Jeong-yeon (April 18, 2011). "포미닛 "쩍벌춤, 피멍 들며 3개월 연습했는데…"" 포미닛 "쩍벌춤, 피멍 들며 3개월 연습했는데…". Sports DongA (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  8. ^ [9보] 이승기·이승철, 골든디스크 본상 수상. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). December 10, 2009. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
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