We cannot talk about iconic Kpop groups without going on a rant about how 4Minute’s music and the 4Minute members were absolutely iconic. For those of you who do not know, 4Minute is a Kpop girl group, or should we say one of the best 2nd gen Kpop girl groups. Furthermore, the group debuted back in 2009 under Cube Entertainment. The group shot to fame right after their debut, all credit to the chart-topping and still everyone’s favorite Kpop song ‘Hot Issue’.
Almost every song released by the group would top the Gaon Charts. They received the Rookie Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Award and Kpop New Artist Award at the Billboard Japan Music Award in 2010, soon after their debut. 4Minute disbanded in 2016 as the members decided to focus more on their solo careers. Apart from catchy songs that get stuck in your head, the 4Minute members became sensational because of their edgy and rock punk style. It won’t be a far fetch to say that 4Minute members were the nation’s girl crush. 4Minute consists of a total of five members. Without further ado, let us get to know the 4Minute Members!
Get To Know The 4Minute Members:
1. Jihyun
Son Ji Hyun is the leader among the 4Minute members. Furthermore, Jihyun is also the lead dancer, vocalist, and visual. She was born on 9 January 1990. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Before joining Cube Entertainment, Jihyun auditioned for JYP Entertainment but could not make it through. Although she could not join JYP Entertainment, they took note of her talent, and the JYP recruitment department recommended her to the Cube Entertainment Department. Moreover, Jihyun was chosen as the leader of 4minute with just six months of being a trainee, which, if you are a Kpop fan, you must know is an impressively short period. Not only is Juhyun a talented Kpop idol, but the girl is also a genius. In 2015, Son Ji Hyun received her degree in Contemporary Ballet from the prestigious Sangmyung University.
Not only did she complete her graduation but also Son Ji Hyun also received a lifetime achievement award at Sangmyung University’s graduation ceremony. Moreover, she can also Japanese. The entire Kpop fandom went into a complete meltdown when Son Ji Hyun was paired with the handsome Park Hyung Sik from the Kpop boy group ZE:A in the first season of the ‘Romantic and Idol‘. Jihyun maintained her acting career while also carrying out her duties as a 4minute member. Additionally, Jihyun made her blockbuster acting debut with It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl, where she played a law student. Jihyun, after departing from Cube Entertainment, signed with Artist Company and changed her name to Son Ji Hyun from Nam Ji Hyun, ‘Son’ is her mother’s surname. However, she switched her name back to Nam Ji Hyun and signed an exclusive contract with FN Entertainment. Jihyun is currently gaining recognition for her role as Na Se Ryun in Why Her, where she stands up against sexual assault. She is one of the 4minute members who are still active in the entertainment industry.
2. Goyoon
Heo Ga Yoon, better known as Gayoon, is the main vocalist of Goyoon. Additionally, Gayoon is also another 4minute member who ventured into acting after the group disbanded in 2016. Heo Ga Yoon was born on 18 May 1990. She is a Taurus. Before joining Cube Entertainment, Heo Ga Yoon received second place at SM Entertainment’s ‘Best Singer Contest’ in 2005. Heo Ga Yoon graduated from the well-known South Korean university named Dongguk University in film and theater in 2016. She was even selected as an ambassador of Dogguk University in September of 2014.
Goyoon was also a part of the 4minute’s sub-unit 2Yoon. In an interview, Goyoon revealed that she had wanted to act ever since she was twenty years old but chose to debut as an idol when the song came. As she was busy completing her duties as a 4minute member, she did not get time to pursue acting. Soon after 4minute’s disbandment, Goyoon signed with BS Entertainment in order to prove herself as an actress. Goyoon, later on, switched her agency in 2020 to Yeolum Entertainment. Some of her notable performances are in the movies Daddy You, Daughter Me, The Drug King, and Search Out. Fans cannot wait to hear more from this 4minute member!
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3. Jiyoon
Jeon Ji Yoon is the lead rapper and lead vocalist of 4minute. Furthermore, she was born on 15 October 1990. She is one of the most loved 4minute members to this day. She has majored in post-modern music from the renowned Kyun Hee university. She was also a member of 4minute’s subunit, 2YOON, alongside Gayoon. Jiyoon’s favorite color is white. Furthermore, when asked who was the worst cook, all the 4minute members pointed toward Jiyoon. Unlike the two other 4minute members that we talked about, Jiyoon continued to make music even after the band disbanded in 2016.
Furthermore, Jiyoon also won fans’ love and respect because she is one of the few members that have addressed the rumors regarding the group’s disbandment. Jiyoon was the one to reveal that the 4minute members had no plan of disbanding, and they had no idea that they were going to disband until they read articles from news portals, just like fans. After 4minute’s disbandment joined an exclusive contract with JS E&M and is now a solo artist by the name of Jenyer. JS E&M has further announced that Jiyoon will also be working in kdramas and variety shows. Fans love how she cleared up all air about the 4minute members not getting along and always sends encouraging messages for her former members’ solo activities.
4. HyunA
Unarguably the most popular among 4minute members at the moment is HyunA. She is the reigning queen of Kpop. The girl has topped charts, broken stereotypes, and is bagging major awards. Furthermore, HyunA’s real name is Kim Hyun Ah. She was born on 6 June 1992. HyunA was the main dancer, main rapper, vocalist, and face of the group, which basically means Kim Hyun Ah is an allrounder. Before becoming a 4minute member, HyunA was a part of another iconic Kpop girl group, i.e., Wonder Girls. She left Wonder Girls and JYP Entertainment because her parents were concerned about her health. HyunA has majored in Contemporary Arts from Honkuk University. Furthermore, HyunA can speak Japanese, basic English, and Mandarin. Kim Hyun Ah’s parents are divorced. HyunA made her solo debut while she was still a 4minute member. She began her solo career in 2010 with a revolutionary new style that HyunA herself has described as performance-oriented music. It did not take much time for her debut single ‘Change’ to reach the top of Gaon Charts and hold its position for multiple weeks.
Then came the record-breaking EP Bubble Pop! which sold more than three million digital copies. Moreover, HyunA became the first Kpop female soloist to cross over a hundred million views with a music video on YouTube. In 2011, HyunA formed the iconic duo Trouble Maker alongside her former bandmate Hyunseung from Beast. HyunA is also a part of the loved musical trio Triple H. Among the 4minute members, HyunA was the only one who signed with Cube Entertainment again after 4minutes disbandment in 2016. However, things did not go well for very long because the agency did not provide much support after it was revealed that HyunA and E’Dawn were dating. She left Cube Entertainment in 2018 and joined P Nation in 2019. Furthermore, HyunA has been dating E’Dawn since 2016, and the lovely couple announced their engagement through an Instagram post on 3 February. HyunA also suffers from panic disorders and vasovagal syncope, which makes her vision blurry.
5. Sohyun
Last but not least is the maknae of the group, Kwon So Hyun. She was the lead rapper, vocalist, and visual of 4minute. Furthermore, Sohyun was born on 30 August 1994. She has majored in Theatre and Film from the prestigious Dongguk University. Before becoming a 4minute member, Sohyun was in the Kpop girl group Orange which had to disband due to massive hate that they received. Sohyun has been excellent at playing the piano ever since she was little. Furthermore, she is currently signed with TheCNT. The former 4minute member is currently active as an actress. Some of her best performances are in the kdramas Love All Play, The Secret Life Of My Secretary, and The Killer’s Shopping List!
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