4Minute (Korean: 포미닛) is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun (leader), Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown. Their name "4Minute" was formed because they can capture the fan's hearts in 4 minutes with their amazing performances. Their official fan club name is "4Nia" --- a combination of 4Minute and mania.
Awards
Years Awards
2009
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Rookie of the Month (June) ("Hot Issue") [19]
Korea's Cultural, Physical Education and Tourism Bureau: Rookie Music Award
24th Golden Disk Awards: Samsung YEPP Rookie Award [20]
2010
16th Korea Entertainment Arts Awards: Newcomer Award[21]
5th Asia Model Awards: Popular Artist Award [22]
4th Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Most Influential Stars [23]
4th Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Favorite Style Girl Group for Dance, Style, and Body
7th Asia Song Festival: Asia Influential Artist Award[24]
2011
20th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award ("HUH")[25]
2nd Billboard JAPAN Music Awards 2010: Korea Billboard Special Award[26]
2nd Billboard JAPAN Music Awards 2010: Japan New K-pop Artist of The Year Award[26]
남지현 Ji-Hyun Nam
허가윤 Ga-Yoon Heo
전지윤 Ji-Yoon Jeon
김현아 Hyun-Ah Kim
권소현 So-Hyun Kwon
Record Label
Cube Entertainment
Biography
남지현 Ji-Hyun Nam
Born: January 9, 1990
Position: Leader, Vocal
Height: 167 cm
Talents: Ballet, Dancing
Hobbies: Dancing
허가윤 Ga-Yoon Heo
Born: May 18, 1990
Position: Vocal
Height: 165 cm
Talents: Singing
Hobbies: Watching a movie, Lyric
전지윤 Ji-Yoon Jeon
Born: October 15, 1990
Position: Vocal
Height: 165 cm
Talents: Singing, Dancing
Hobbies: Cooking, Lyric writing
김현아 Hyun-Ah Kim
Born: June 6, 1992
Position: Rap
Height: 164 cm
Talents: Dancing, Rapping
Hobbies: Cooking, Watching a movie
권소현 So-Hyun Kwon
Born: August 30, 1994
Position: Vocal
Height: 162 cm
Talents: Dancing, Studying
Hobbies: Pool
