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4Minute

4Minute

K-pop, synth-pop

South Korea Est. 2009 Disbanded 2016

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Sound in a sentence: "Sharp percussion drives their energetic rhythms, layered over pulsing synths that create an electrifying tension between confidence and vulnerability."
4Minute carved a significant niche in the K-pop landscape, not just as entertainers but as trendsetters who wielded influence on the genre's evolving sound and image. Their bold, confident persona combined with complex choreography made them a cultural touchstone, particularly in how they empowered female representation within a scene often dominated by strict visuals and marketability.
4Minute carved a significant niche in the K-pop landscape, not just as entertainers but as trendsetters who wielded influence on the genre's evolving sound and image. Their bold, confident persona combined with complex choreography made them a cultural touchstone, particularly in how they empowered female representation within a scene often dominated by strict visuals and marketability. They opened pathways for subsequent acts to embrace a more assertive identity, redefining what it means to be a woman in pop music. The group approached their craft with a keen eye for innovation, seamlessly integrating electronic elements with catchy hooks that kept audiences engaged. Their production often featured punchy beats and dynamic synth lines, creating a sonic environment that encouraged high-energy performances and interactive fan experiences. This commitment to an immersive live spectacle became a hallmark of their legacy in K-pop. Lyrically, 4Minute frequently explored themes of empowerment, self-confidence, and complex relationships, delivering messages through both playful bravado and earnest emotion. Their songwriting balanced sincerity with irony, inviting listeners to connect while also reveling in the fun of pop music. This duality allowed their tracks to resonate on multiple levels, making them relatable yet aspirational.

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Discography

36 releases • 10 studio • 2009–2016
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4Minute World

4Minute World

2014

Name is 4Minute

Name is 4Minute

2013

Volume Up

Volume Up

2012

Hit Your Heart

Hit Your Heart

2010

For Muzik

For Muzik

2009

Singles ()

Hate

Hate

2016

Cold Rain

Cold Rain

2015

Whatcha Doin Today?

Whatcha Doin Today?

2015

Thank You :)

Thank You :)

2014

Wait A Minute

Wait A Minute

2014

Only Gained Weight

Only Gained Weight

2014

Whatever

Whatever

2013

What's Your Name?

What's Your Name?

2013

Love Tension

Love Tension

2012

Over and Over

Over and Over

2012

I'm OK

I'm OK

2012

Dream Racer

Dream Racer

2012

Volume Up

Volume Up

2012

Ready Go

Ready Go

2011

Freestyle

Freestyle

2011

Heart to Heart

Heart to Heart

2011

Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror

2011

Why

Why

2011

First/Dreams Come True

First/Dreams Come True

2010

I My Me Mine

I My Me Mine

2010

Superstar

Superstar

2010

HuH

HuH

2010

Jingle Jingle

Jingle Jingle

2009

What a Girl Wants

What a Girl Wants

2009

Muzik

Muzik

2009

Hot Issue

Hot Issue

2009

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