4Minute

File:4Minute in 2010 Asia Song Festival.jpg On May 14, Cube Entertainment announced the formation of a five-member girl group, called 4Minute, and revealed that its first member would be former Wonder Girls member Kim Hyuna.{{cite news | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2009051408060785479&type=1&outlink=1 | title = '현아그룹', 5인조 '4Minute'로 팀명 확정..6월 데뷔 | trans-title = Hyun-a group', team name confirmed as 5 member '4Minute'... debut on June | work = Star News | date = May 14, 2009 | access-date = January 15, 2014 | last = Gil (길) | first = Hyeah-Sung (혜성) | language = ko | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116132155/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2009051408060785479&type=1&outlink=1 | url-status = live }} Prior to the official announcement, the group was unofficially called the "Hyuna group".{{cite news | script-title = ko:'원더걸스' 전 멤버 현아, 그룹 '포미닛'으로 활동 재개 | url = http://www.segye.com/content/html/2009/05/14/20090514000549.html | trans-title = 'Wondergirls' previous member Hyun-a, restart activities in the group '4Minute' | publisher = News World Communications | work = {{Lang|ko-latn|Segye Ilbo}} | date = May 14, 2009 | access-date = January 15, 2014 | last = Rhu (류) | first = Myung-June (명준) | language = ko | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116114855/http://www.segye.com/content/html/2009/05/14/20090514000549.html | url-status = live }} The next member, Nam Ji-hyun, was revealed on May 22.{{cite news | script-title=ko:'현아 그룹' 새 멤버 남지현 공개 | url = http://sports.khan.co.kr/news/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=200905221119014&sec_id=540101&pt=nv | trans-title='Hyun-a group' new member Nam Ji-hyun revealed | work = Kyunghyang Shinmun | date = May 22, 2009 | access-date = January 15, 2014 | language = ko}} The remaining members were announced the following day.{{cite news | script-title = ko:'포미닛' 얼굴 첫 공개, 드디어 베일 벗다 | url = http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2009061243257 | trans-title = '4Minute' first reveal of faces, finally take of veils | work=The Korea Economic Daily | date = June 12, 2009 | access-date = January 15, 2014 | last = Kim (김) | first = Si-Eun (시은) | language = ko | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116115029/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2009061243257 | url-status = live }} 4Minute released its first single, "Hot Issue", on June 15, and had their first television performance on MNet Countdown on June 18.{{cite web|url=http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3651163&ctg=15|script-title=ko:데뷔하루 앞둔 포미닛 "라이브 걱정없어, 실력으로 승부하겠다"|author=Gim|first=Hyeong-woo|date=June 17, 2009|work=Newsen|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023125923/http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3651163&ctg=15|archive-date=October 23, 2014|access-date=November 15, 2018}} On June 21, the group's van was raided by fans, who stole clothing and other items. Cube Entertainment said, "It was very unfortunate that such an ordeal occurred."{{cite web | url = http://www.todaykorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=73968 | script-title = ko:포미닛, 차량 파손 및 소지품 도난 사고 당해 | trans-title = 4minute, Victim of Theft from Vehicle | work = TodayKorea | date = June 22, 2009 | access-date = June 23, 2009 | language = ko | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090623235233/http://www.todaykorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=73968 | archive-date = June 23, 2009 | df = mdy-all }} On August 20, the group released its first mini-album called For Muzik along with its second single, "Muzik".{{cite news | url = http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2009081854787 | script-title = ko:포미닛, 멤버 전지윤 얼굴 전격 공개..."예쁘게 생겼네!" | trans-title = 4Minute, member Jeon Ji-yoon face revealed... "looks pretty!" | work=The Korea Economic Daily | date = August 18, 2009 | access-date = January 15, 2014 | last = Kim (김) | first = Myung-Shin (명신) | language = ko | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116115036/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2009081854787 | url-status = live }} The song won an Inkigayo Mutizen award.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} On August 27, South Korean radio and television network KBS banned the playing of "Won't Give You ({{lang|ko|안줄래}})" for what they considered to be overly sexual lyrical content. The lyrics in question, in the style of a first-person narrative, express an unwillingness on the part of the subject to "give" herself or her heart to her partner. Cube Entertainment responded to the ban by stating that the song was intended to be "about the pure feelings of a girl to a guy" and that they were very disappointed by the decision.{{cite web | url = http://www.cbs.co.kr/nocut/show.asp?idx=1244734 | title = 포미닛 '안 줄래', KBS서 방송 '빨간불' | publisher = Christian Broadcasting System | work = No Cut News | date = August 28, 2009 | access-date = July 18, 2010 | language = ko | location = Korea }}{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} On October 15, the single "What a Girl Wants" was released.{{cite news | url = http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200910161449231002 | script-title = ko:포미닛, 후속곡 '왓어걸원츠' 어떨까? 깜찍스쿨룩 '눈에띄네' | trans-title = 4Minute, how's the following song 'What a Girl Wants?' cute school look 'catchy to the eyes' | work = Newsen | date = October 16, 2009 | access-date = January 15, 2014 | last = Lee (이) | first = Un-huk (언헉) | language = ko | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116111112/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200910161449231002 | url-status = live }} On December 2, 4Minute, with Korean singers Mario and Amen, released the Christmas song "Jingle Jingle".{{cite news|url=http://news.donga.com/3//20091202/24513321/1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116111303/http://news.donga.com/3//20091202/24513321/1 |archive-date=January 16, 2014 |title=4Minute Mario, releases winter song 'Jingle Jingle |work=The Dong-a Ilbo |date=December 2, 2009 |access-date=January 15, 2014 |last=Kim (김) |first=Won-Gyung (원경) |language=ko }} The group recorded a remix with American artist Amerie for her song "Heard 'em All" which was part of the Asian version of her fourth album.{{Cite web|title=Heard 'Em All (Korea) (Feat. 4Minute & Beast) / Amerie – genie|url=https://www.genie.co.kr/detail/songInfo?xgnm=80656366|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Genie|language=ko|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523161142/https://www.genie.co.kr/detail/songInfo?xgnm=80656366}} The song featured Korean rapper Yong Jun-hyung of label mate Beast.{{cite web | url = http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/02/04/2010020400623.html | title = 에이머리(Amerie)와 포미닛, 새 앨범서 환상 호흡! | work = The Star (Chosun) | date = February 4, 2010 | access-date = July 18, 2010 | language = ko | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100312015017/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/02/04/2010020400623.html | archive-date = March 12, 2010 | df = mdy-all }}

File:4Minute on Apr 5, 2010.jpg

On January 5, 2010, it was announced that the Universal Music Group would be assisting 4Minute with an international launch of its album.{{cite news | last = Lee (이) | first = Eun-Jung (은정) | url = http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/entertainment/2010/01/05/1101000000AKR20100105070300005.HTML | script-title = ko:포미닛.비스트, 유니버설 통해 해외 진출 | newspaper = Yonhap | date = January 5, 2010 | access-date = January 16, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute.BEAST, international launch through Universal | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116125319/http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/entertainment/2010/01/05/1101000000AKR20100105070300005.HTML | url-status = live }} The group toured Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, and Hong Kong.{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2010 |title=포미닛, 필리핀 '홍콩 이어 일본 진출…亞 활동 본격화 |trans-title=4Minute advances into Japan after Hong Kong in the Philippines… Full-scale activity |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/081/0002066024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318143827/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/081/0002066024 |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=Seoul Shinmun |language=ko}} On May 5, the group debuted "Muzik" as a Japanese single,{{cite news | last = Lee (이) | first = Tae-Moon (태문) | url = http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/culture/2010/05/09/0901000000AKR20100509013700005.HTML | script-title = ko:日 데뷔 포미닛 첫 단독 라이브 | newspaper=Yonhap News Agency | date = May 9, 2010 | access-date = January 16, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = Japanese debut 4Minute first solo live | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116125322/http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/culture/2010/05/09/0901000000AKR20100509013700005.HTML | url-status = live }} and on May 8, held its first concert in Japan.{{cite web | url = http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fm20100430a1.html | title = Only got 4Minutes to take the world | date = April 30, 2010 | last = Poole | first = Robert Michael | work = Japan Times | access-date = July 8, 2010 | archive-date = July 13, 2012 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120713151559/http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fm20100430a1.html | url-status = live }} The single reached number 21 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.{{cite news | last = Seo (서) | first = Ju-Young (주영) | url = http://foto.sportschosun.com/news/ntype2_o.htm?ut=1&name=/news/entertainment/201006/20100614/a6n29012.htm | title = [서주영 기자의 WHY?] 걸그룹 일본 진출 러시 | publisher=Sports Chosun.com | date = June 13, 2010 | access-date = January 16, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = [Seo Ju-Young Reporter's WHY?] Girlgroup Japan launch rush | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116131011/http://foto.sportschosun.com/news/ntype2_o.htm?ut=1&name=%2Fnews%2Fentertainment%2F201006%2F20100614%2Fa6n29012.htm | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | df = mdy-all }} On May 19, 4Minute released a mini-album entitled Hit Your Heart, and its title track "HuH".{{Cite web|date=2010-05-19|title=mv – 4MINUTE – 'HUH' M/V|url=http://www.cubeent.co.kr/mv/1806942|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-23|website=Cube Entertainment|language=ko|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523093845/http://www.cubeent.co.kr/mv/1806942}} The single featured fellow label mates Beast, who rapped during song "Who's Next?."{{cite news | last = Bak (백) | first = Ji-Eun (지은) | url = http://foto.sportschosun.com/news/ntype2_o.htm?ut=1&name=/news/entertainment/201005/20100528/a5877122.htm | script-title = ko:포미닛, 핏얼반룩 담은 스패셜 미니앨범 2집 출시 | publisher=Sports Chosun.com | date = May 27, 2010 | access-date = January 16, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, release special second mini-album filled with pitulban look | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116131014/http://foto.sportschosun.com/news/ntype2_o.htm?ut=1&name=%2Fnews%2Fentertainment%2F201005%2F20100528%2Fa5877122.htm | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | df = mdy-all }} "HuH" peaked at number 3 on the Gaon Singles Chart.{{cite web | url = http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2010060316172900737 | title = Wonder Girls celebrates 2nd win on Gaon charts with "2DT" – 아시아경제 | date = June 3, 2010 | access-date = June 4, 2010 | archive-date = March 5, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120305072342/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2010060316172900737 | url-status = live }} On May 24, South Korean FM station "Voice of Freedom" included the "Huh" song in its propaganda broadcasts to North Korea.{{cite web | url = https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-05-24/south-korean-song-blasted-into-north-as-propaganda-war-revived-on-sinking.html | title = S. Korea Renews Propaganda With Pop Song, Eating Advice | last = Lim | first = Bomi | date = May 25, 2010 | publisher = Bloomberg | access-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-date = October 23, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131023004947/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-05-24/south-korean-song-blasted-into-north-as-propaganda-war-revived-on-sinking.html | url-status = live }} On July 5, the group released the music video for "I My Me Mine", which was the second single from Hit Your Heart.{{cite news|last=Huh (허) |first=Min-Nyung (민녕) |url=http://news.donga.com/3//20100707/29685456/1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116120837/http://news.donga.com/3//20100707/29685456/1 |archive-date=January 16, 2014 |script-title=ko:걸그룹 3인방 '포·카·소' ..."日낼거야" |publisher=The Dong-a Ilbo |date=July 7, 2010 |access-date=January 16, 2014 |language=ko |trans-title=3-people girl group 'Po.Ka.So'... "will release in Japan" }} On July 19, the song "Superstar" was digitally released for the Korean TV show Superstar K2.{{cite news | title = 포미닛 '슈퍼스타' Mnet '슈퍼스타K' 타이틀 송 선정 | date = July 19, 2010 | language = ko | publisher = Joinsmsn.com }} The group performed for Celebration at Marina, one of the line-up activities for the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010.{{cite web | url = http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_celebrations.html | title = Celebration @ Marina | publisher = singapore2010.sg | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100816033701/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_celebrations.html | archive-date = August 16, 2010 }} On July 30, the Japanese version of "I My Me Mine" was released.{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Ji-yoon|date=July 6, 2010|title='I My Me Mine' 포미닛, 일본 재킷 사진 공개 '시크 카리스마'|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201007061307311001|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Newsen|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523204753/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201007061307311001}} On October 12, the third Japanese single.{{cite news | last = Shin (신) | first = Na-Young (나영) | url = http://wstarnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=01&c1=01&c2=01&c3=00&nkey=201308312137061&mode=sub_view | title = 도약하는 큐브엔터테인먼트, 글로벌 K-POP신화를 꿈꾼다 | publisher = Wstarnews | date = August 31, 2013 | access-date = February 9, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = Jumping Cube Entertainment, dreams of a global k-pop legend | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116123118/http://wstarnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=01&c1=01&c2=01&c3=00&nkey=201308312137061&mode=sub_view | url-status = live }} In December, 4Minute held Japanese concerts 4Minute Energy Live Volume 2: Diamond in Tokyo and Osaka. Its Japanese album Diamond was released on December 15 and debuted at the number 18 on the Oricon chart.{{cite news |last=Lee |first=Jae Hoon |date=December 15, 2010 |title=포미닛, 일본에서 판냈어요 '다이아몬드' |trans-title=4Minute sold in Japan, 'Diamond' |newspaper=Newsis |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=003&aid=0003591105 |url-status=live |access-date=May 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621065723/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0003591105 |archive-date=June 21, 2020}}

File:4Minute in 2011.jpg

On January 13, 2011, the group performed at the DiGi Live K-Pop Party 2011 in Malaysia at Stadium Negara with Beast and G.NA.{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Jae-beom|date=January 16, 2011|title=큐브 전 아티스트, 말레이시아서 'K-POP' 단독 공연|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20110116000182|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Aju Economic Daily|language=ko|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523082706/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20110116000182}} On January 20, the group received a Bonsang Award at the 20th Seoul Music Awards.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=January 20, 2011|title=미쓰에이 서울가요대상 본상 수상 '다음엔 수지도 함께'|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201101202010431002|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Newsen|language=ko|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523082704/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201101202010431002}} In February 2011, the group received the Kpop New Artist Award for 2010 at the Billboard Japan Music Awards.{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1179121/billboard-japan-music-awards-name-exile-artist-of-the-year|title=Billboard Japan Music Awards name exile artist of the year|date=March 1, 2011|work=Billboard Biz|access-date=January 16, 2014|archive-date=August 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819142733/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1179121/billboard-japan-music-awards-name-exile-artist-of-the-year}} On February 23, the group modeled for bridal designer Yumi Katsura at her 2011 Paris Grand Collection Tokyo Fashion Show held in Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan, where the group performed songs "Muzik" and "Why".{{cite news | last = Kim (김) | first = Yun-Je (연지) | url = http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=5097441&cloc= | script-title = ko:포미닛·비스트, 日도쿄 패션쇼 모델 데뷔 | publisher = Jcube Interactive Inc | work=Ilgan Sports | date = February 23, 2011 | access-date = January 16, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute.Beast, Japan Tokyo fashion show model debut | archive-date = October 10, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141010090016/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=5097441&cloc= | url-status = live }} On March 12, the group performed at the 50th Anniversary Music Wave Concert in Thailand.{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Jin-gyeong|date=March 13, 2011|title=[TD영상] 동방신기→소녀시대, 태국한류콘서트 참석 가수들 입국에 '공항이 떠들썩'|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1299986706139528003|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=TV Daily|language=ko|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523204754/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1299986706139528003}} Its fourth Japanese single, "Why" was released as the theme song to the TV Asahi drama, Akutō: Jūhanzai Sōsahan.{{cite news | url = https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2011/01/135_80237.html | title = K-pop group sings opening theme for Japanese soap | work=The Korea Times | date = January 24, 2011 | access-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116224504/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2011/01/135_80237.html | url-status = live }}The music video was released in February, followed by a single release on March 9.{{cite journal | author = | title = The Girls of 4Minute | journal = Starstruck Music | date = July 2011}} "Heart to Heart" was released as a music video on March 29, and starred CN Blue's Jungshin.{{Cite web|date=March 29, 2011|title=mv – 4MINUTE – 'Heart to Heart' M/V|url=http://www.cubeent.co.kr/mv/1806951|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Cube Entertainment|language=ko|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523161142/http://www.cubeent.co.kr/mv/1806951}} On March 29, the digital-only mini-album Heart to Heart was released.{{cite news | last = Park (박) | first = Kwon-Ook (권욱) | url = http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011040110115763760 | script-title = ko:포미닛, 첫 정규 앨범 깜짝 발매..'亞시장까지 노린다' | publisher = 아시아경제 | date = April 1, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, first album surprise sale... 'aiming up to Asia' | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116233243/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011040110115763760 | url-status = live }} On April 5, 4Minute released the Korean album, 4Minutes Left.{{cite news | last = Gwak (곽) | first = Min-Gu (민구) | url = http://www.eto.co.kr/news/outview.asp?Code=20110401101736460&ts=05026 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116212134/http://www.eto.co.kr/news/outview.asp?Code=20110401101736460&ts=05026 | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | script-title = ko:포미닛, 정규앨범 5일 발매... '쉐도우 타이틀' 공개 임박 | date = April 1, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, full album sale on the 5th... 'shadow title' release imminent }}{{cite web | url = http://ax3battery.com/2011/04/04/4minute-releases-4minutes-left-album/ | title = 4minute Releases "4minutes Left" Album – AX3 | publisher = AX3 Multimedia Inc | work = AX3 Battery | date = April 4, 2011 | access-date = May 11, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110521230946/http://ax3battery.com/2011/04/04/4minute-releases-4minutes-left-album/ | archive-date = May 21, 2011 }} The music video for "Mirror Mirror" was released on the same day.{{cite news | last = Park (박) | first = Kwan-ook (권욱) | url = http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011040509025320527 | script-title = ko:포미닛, '거울아 거울아' 뮤비 통해 성숙한 매력 발산 | publisher = 아시아경제 | date = April 5, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, mature attractiveness shown through 'Mirror Mirror' music video | archive-date = January 17, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000212/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011040509025320527 | url-status = live }} The album includes "Mirror Mirror", and songs from Heart to Heart and Diamond.Because the Heart to Heart tracks were put on the release of the full album 4minutes Left a week later, Heart to Heart is not counted as a mini-album, Cube Entertainment instead labeled Volume Up to be the group's third mini-album, and Name is 4Minute to be the fourth mini-album. 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• {{cite web | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1558328/4minute-announces-4th-mini-album-with-electric-concept-photos | first = Jeff | last = Benjamin | title = 4minute Announces 4th Mini-Album With Electric Concept Photos | publisher=Billboard | date = April 18, 2013 | access-date = August 17, 2014 | archive-date = August 30, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140830074941/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1558328/4minute-announces-4th-mini-album-with-electric-concept-photos | url-status = live }} Because of the song's provocative spread leg choreography; music producers demanded that "Mirror Mirror" be changed or the group could not perform the song on their shows.{{Cite web|last=Gil|first=Hye-sung|date=April 12, 2011|title=포미닛, 첫공식발표 "춤수정! 바닥앉는 동작 뺐다"|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20110412n14306|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Star News|language=ko|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523204754/https://news.nate.com/view/20110412n14306}} As a response, 4Minute changed the song's choreography, starting with the performance on M! Countdown on April 14.{{cite news | last = Kim (김) | first = Gyo-ul (겨울) | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011041419065114817&type=1&outlink=1 | script-title = ko:수정된 포미닛 안무, 선정성 논란 '쩍벌춤' 버렸다 | publisher = Starnews | date = April 14, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = Changed 4Minute dance, chose to throw away controversial 'jukbal dance' | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116224212/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011041419065114817&type=1&outlink=1 | url-status = live }} The song reached number two on the Gaon Chart.{{cite news | last = Choi (최) | first = Bo-Lan (보란) | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011042214470449428&type=1&outlink=1 | title = 빅뱅, 'LOVE SONG' 4월 넷째주 가온차트 1위 | publisher = Starnews | date = April 22, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = Bigbang, 'Love Song' 1st on the April Gaon Chart for the fourth week | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116193049/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011042214470449428&type=1&outlink=1 | url-status = live }} 4Minute collaborated with Japanese singer Thelma Aoyama for her single, "Without U", which has both Japanese and English versions.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Han-hyung|date=June 9, 2011|title=[포토엔]아오야마 테루마-포미닛 감성적인 멜로디 'Without U'|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201106092210131002|url-status=live|access-date=May 30, 2021|website=Newsen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213415/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201106092210131002 |archive-date=June 2, 2021 }} Hyuna was featured in SS501's Heo Young-saeng's title track from his first solo mini album, Let It Go.{{cite web | url = http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011050415344870417 | title = SS501 Heo Young-saeng to release solo album on May 12 | work = 10Asia | date = May 4, 2011 | access-date = October 31, 2011 | archive-date = April 2, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120402054358/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011050415344870417 | url-status = live }}{{Citation|title=허영생(Heo young saeng) _ LET IT GO(ft. 현아)|date=May 11, 2011|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed-a2EtDlx4|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2021|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525005603/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed-a2EtDlx4|url-status=live}} On July 5, Hyuna released a solo mini album, Bubble Pop! and the music video for the title track, Bubble Pop.{{cite news | last = No (노) | first = Lee-Sul (이슬) | url = http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1309825537174634003 | title = 현아,'버블팝 (Bubble pop!)' 음원 –뮤직비디오 공개 | publisher = TV Daily | date = July 5, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2013 | language = ko | trans-title = Hyun-a, 'Bubble Pop' discography – music video release | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116185654/http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1309825537174634003 | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | df = mdy-all }} Although the performances for Bubble Pop the song was concluded prematurely due to Korea Communications Commission review committee, the music video was a viral hit, gaining 10 million views on YouTube as of August 2011.{{Cite web |last=Pyo |first=Jae-min |date=August 16, 2011 |title=현아, 후속곡 활동 2주 만에 마무리 왜? |trans-title=Hyuna, the follow-up activity ended in 2 weeks. Why? |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000128890 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318133328/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000128890 |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=TV Report |language=ko}} On August 3, the music video Freestyle was released as an endorsement track for the video game company JCE.{{Cite web |last=Nam |first=Jeong-seok |date=July 27, 2011 |title=농구게임 '프리스타일'에 접속하면 포미닛 캐릭터가 무료 |trans-title=If you access the basketball game 'Freestyle', you can get 4minute characters for free. |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/076/0002129481 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318132345/https://n.news.naver.com/article/076/0002129481?sid=105 |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko}} On August 15, 4Minute posted the music video for the Japanese version "Heart to Heart".{{cite news | last = Jang (장) | first = Hyo-Jin (효진) | url = http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201108161126101002 | title = 포미닛, 日서 'Heart to Heart' 뮤비 공개 | publisher = Newsen | date = August 16, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, release 'Heart to Heart' music video in Japan | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116182451/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201108161126101002 | url-status = live }} On September 7, the group released "Heart to Heart" as its fifth Japanese single, which ranked 15 on Oricon Daily Singles chart.{{cite news | last = Bak (백) | first = Jong-Mo (종모) | url = http://xportsnews.hankyung.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=188894 | title = 포미닛, 日 오리콘 DVD 2위 기록 '악조건 극복할까? | publisher = Xportsmedia | date = September 8, 2011 | access-date = January 17, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, second in Japanese Oricon DVD 'will it recover from bad conditions? | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116212938/http://xportsnews.hankyung.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=188894 | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | df = mdy-all }} The group also released its first DVD, Emerald of 4 Minute, which ranked second on the Oricon Daily DVD Chart. In October, the TV Tokyo drama "Welcome to the El-Palacio" featured 4Minute's newest song, "Ready Go", as its opener.{{cite web | url = https://finn-asp.jp/user.cgi?articleid=11086&actmode=NewsArticleList&fanclub_id=2#article_11086 | title = 4Minuteニューシングル発売決定!! – 2011年10月1日 | language = ja | access-date = August 27, 2012 | work = 4Minute Japan Official Site | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116213746/https://finn-asp.jp/user.cgi?articleid=11086&actmode=NewsArticleList&fanclub_id=2#article_11086 }}{{cite web | url = http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/10/welcome-to-the-el-palacio-opening-credits-uses-4minutes-ready-go/ | title = 'Welcome to the El-Palacio' opening credits uses 4minute's "Ready, Go" | date = October 9, 2011 | access-date = October 9, 2011 | work = Tokyohive | archive-date = October 10, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111010051337/http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/10/welcome-to-the-el-palacio-opening-credits-uses-4minutes-ready-go/ | url-status = live }} On December 6, "Ready Go" was later released as the sixth Japanese single.{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Seung-hun |date=November 1, 2011 |title=포미닛, 日 12월 발표 타이틀 곡 도쿄TV 드라마 주제곡 삽입 |trans-title=4Minute, title song released in Japan in December Tokyo TV drama theme song inserted |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000141746 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318134154/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000141746 |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=TV Report |language=ko}}

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On April 9, 2012, 4Minute released the mini-album Volume Up along with the title track "Volume Up" and its music video.{{cite web | last = Bak (백) | first = Sol-Mi (솔미) | url = http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201204092014281113 | script-title = ko:포미닛, '볼륨업' 중 '다 치우고'가 가사논란? | publisher = 마이데일리(주) | date = April 9, 2012 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, lyrics controversy concerning 'getting rid of everything' from 'Volume Up?' | archive-date = February 4, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140204031626/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201204092014281113 | url-status = live }}{{cite news | last = Yun (윤) | first = Sung-Yul (성열) | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2012040910025601754&type=1&outlink=1 | script-title = ko:포미닛, 선정성으로 얼룩진 '걸그룹 편견' 비판 | publisher = STARNEWS | date = April 9, 2012 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, sexual viewpoint of 'girl group bias' criticism | archive-date = October 10, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141010190723/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2012040910025601754&type=1&outlink=1 | url-status = live }}{{cite news | last = No (노) | first = Hyung-Yun (형연) | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012040915412093204&type=3 | title = 4Minute's Ji Hyun changes into a mature girl | date = April 9, 2012 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | archive-date = October 10, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141010190342/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012040915412093204&type=3 | url-status = live }} The single "Volume Up" reached number one on M! Countdown.{{cite news | last = Shin (신) | first = Na-Young (나영) | url = http://wstarnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=01&c1=01&c2=01&c3=00&nkey=201308312137061&mode=sub_view | title = 도약하는 큐브엔터테인먼트, 글로벌 K-POP신화를 꿈꾼다 | publisher = Wstarnews | date = August 31, 2013 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = Cube Entertainment taking off, dreams of a global k-pop legend | archive-date = January 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140116123118/http://wstarnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=01&c1=01&c2=01&c3=00&nkey=201308312137061&mode=sub_view | url-status = live }} On August 22, 4Minute released its seventh Japanese single "Love Tension", which featured a Japanese version of "Volume Up".{{cite news | last = Park | first = YoungWoong | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?type=3&no=2012082017182306097 | title = 4minute will invade Japan once again with "Love Tension" | publisher = STARNEWS | date = August 20, 2012 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141010191039/http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?type=3&no=2012082017182306097 | archive-date = October 10, 2014 | df = mdy-all }}{{cite news | last = Kim (김) | first = KyungMin (경민) | url = http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109455523 | script-title = ko:포미닛 권소현, 청순한 금발 셀카 '여성미 철철' | publisher = OSEN | date = August 22, 2013 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute Kwon Sohyun, pure blonde self photo 'female beauty overflowing' | archive-date = October 10, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141010190428/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109455523 | url-status = live }} On October 13, 4Minute performed at KCON 2012 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California.{{cite web | last = Barretto | first = Clyde Erwin | url = http://www.prefixmag.com/news/k-pop-darlings-hyuna-4minute-coming-to-the-united-/68331/ | title = K-Pop Darlings Hyuna & 4Minute Coming to the United States | publisher = Prefix | date = August 25, 2012 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | archive-date = November 9, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131109054140/http://www.prefixmag.com/news/k-pop-darlings-hyuna-4minute-coming-to-the-united-/68331/ | url-status = live }}{{Cite web|date=October 12, 2012|title=KCON 2012|url=https://www.kconusa.com/la/history/kcon12/|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=KCON USA|archive-date=April 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430090811/http://www.kconusa.com/la/history/kcon12/}} On December 4, 4Minute released the song "Welcome to The School" for the KBS TV series School 2013.{{cite news | last = Kim (김) | first = BoRa (보라) | url = http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=287684 | title = 포미닛, 월화극 '학교2013' OST 첫 주자로 나서 '기대감up!' | publisher = wyzmob | work = TV Report | date = December 4, 2012 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, goes to be the first runner of 'School 2013' OST, so 'expectations up' | archive-date = February 2, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140202115455/http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=287684 | url-status = live }}

From January 26 to February 21, 4Minute participated in the 2013 United Cube Concert tour at venues in China, Korea and Japan.{{cite news | last = Park | first = HyunMin | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/22850/2013-united-cube-concert-to-take-place-in-china-japan-and-korea-in-2013 | title = ′2013 United Cube Concert′ Featuring 4minute, G.Na and More to Take Place in 2013 | date = December 3, 2012 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141011034202/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/22850/2013-united-cube-concert-to-take-place-in-china-japan-and-korea-in-2013 | archive-date = October 11, 2014 }} On April 26, 4Minute released the fourth mini-album Name Is 4Minute and the single "What's Your Name?", which was produced by Brave Brothers.{{cite news | last = Kwon (권) | first = Mi-Jin (미진) | url = http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201304/sp2013042613563196010.htm | publisher = hankooki.com | title = 포미닛, '이름이 뭐에요' MV 공개...'깜짝 좀비떼 출몰' | work = 스포츠한국 | date = April 26, 2013 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, 'What's Your Name' MV release... 'surprising zombie group effluence' | archive-date = February 1, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140201184523/http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201304/sp2013042613563196010.htm | url-status = live }} Promotion for the single and album involved a set of teaser images where the members were decorated in fantasy-inspired sets and neon tones.{{cite magazine | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1558328/4minute-announces-4th-mini-album-with-electric-concept-photos | title = 4minute Announces 4th Mini-Album With Electric Concept Photos | date = April 18, 2013 | last = Benjamin | first = Jeff | magazine = Billboard | access-date = April 23, 2013 | archive-date = April 23, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130423020807/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1558328/4minute-announces-4th-mini-album-with-electric-concept-photos | url-status = live }} In the fourth week of May, the song reached number one on the Gaon Single Chart, making it the group's first chart topper for Gaon.{{cite news | last = Kwon (권) | first = HwanUll (환울) | url = http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201305/h20130523220108133460.htm | script-title = ko:포미닛 '이름이 뭐예요?', 각종 차트 1위 '트리플 크라운 달성' | publisher = hankooki.com | work=Hankook Ilbo | date = May 23, 2013 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute 'What's Your Name?,' first place on various charts 'achieved a triple crown' | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130524013353/http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201305/h20130523220108133460.htm | archive-date = May 24, 2013 | df = mdy-all }} On the edition of June 1, the single reached number one on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100.{{cite news | last = Lee (이) | first = Ji-Hyun (지현) | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2013052413501797245&type=1&outlink=1 | title = '빌보드 K팝차트 1위' 포미닛 "팬들 성원에 활동연장" | publisher = STARNEWS | date = May 24, 2013 | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 'Billboard K-pop chart 1st place' 4Minute "increase length of activity because of fans' support" | archive-date = October 11, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141011023353/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2013052413501797245&type=1&outlink=1 | url-status = live }} On June 28, 4Minute released the summer single "Is It Poppin'?", also written and produced by Brave Brothers. In an interview with Newsen, a Cube Entertainment spokesperson said that the song was "neither a sexy or charismatic concept, but a cute concept – a hip hop dance song that goes well with the summer feel."{{cite web |title=포미닛 '물좋아' 3주만에 컴백, 이례적행보 택한 진짜이유 |script-title= |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201306211532190410 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110210552/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201306211532190410 |archive-date=November 10, 2013 |access-date=March 10, 2014 |language=ko}} Its Korean title "물 좋아?" (romanized: Mul Joha?, lit. "How's the Water?"), is a slang phrase that men use to ask if the girls in a club are hot.{{cite web | url = http://popdust.com/2013/06/26/4minutes-is-it-poppin-comeback-is-already-causing-controversy | title = 4minute's "Is It Poppin'?" Comeback Is Already Causing Controversy | date = June 26, 2013 | work = Popdust.com | access-date = March 10, 2014 | archive-date = November 10, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131110214407/http://popdust.com/2013/06/26/4minutes-is-it-poppin-comeback-is-already-causing-controversy/ | url-status = live }} KBS announced that the lyrics for "Is It Poppin?" were unqualified for broadcast because they contained the English word "ass". 4Minute planned to remove the word from the video for re-evaluation.{{cite web | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/39388 | title = 4minute's 'Is It Poppin'?' Deemed Unfit for KBS Due to Lyrics | work = enewsworld.com | last = Hong | first = Grace Danbi | date = June 27, 2013 | access-date = April 12, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130630220229/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/39388 | archive-date = June 30, 2013 | df = mdy-all }} Billboard K-Town columnist Jeff Benjamin tweeted whether the Brave Brothers' new thing was to sample old-school-sounding R&B.{{cite tweet | author = Jeff Benjamin | user = Jeff__Benjamin | number = 350470113046171648 | date = June 27, 2013 | title = Listening to 4minute's "Is It Poppin'?"... so is Brave Brothers' new thing using old-school-sounding R&B "samples"? |access-date= June 28, 2013}} Benjamin also noted that similarly to "What's Your Name," "Brave Brothers uses a similar formula for 4minute's new track, but it all feels smoother." He explains the track "uses subdued snares, a twinkling Ellie Goulding "Lights"-esque sample and a soft, recurring vocal sample. Despite sounding busy on paper, the song flows nicely together as a sweet little blend of R&B and electro-pop."{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1568751/4minute-aim-for-summer-smash-with-is-it-poppin|title=4Minute Aim for Summer Smash With 'Is It Poppin'?'|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 12, 2015|archive-date=May 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516220917/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1568751/4minute-aim-for-summer-smash-with-is-it-poppin|url-status=live}} The song peaked at number 9 on the Gaon Digital Chart{{cite web | url = http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=28¤t_year=2013&chart_Time=week | title = Gaon Digital Chart – 2013년 7월 2주차 | work = Gaon | access-date = July 30, 2013 | language = ko | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131110211313/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=28¤t_year=2013&chart_Time=week | archive-date = November 10, 2013 | df = mdy-all }} and number 6 on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100,{{cite magazine | url = http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-06-29/k-pop-hot-100 | title = Korea K-Pop Hot 100: Jun 29, 2013 | magazine = Billboard | access-date = April 12, 2015 | archive-date = June 27, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130627062834/http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-06-29/k-pop-hot-100 }} selling 606,713 digital downloads.{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/download.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=37¤t_year=2013&chart_Time=week |title=Gaon Download Chart – 2013년 8월 31주차 |language=ko |work=Gaon |access-date=September 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110211030/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/download.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=37¤t_year=2013&chart_Time=week |archive-date=November 10, 2013 }} In September, 4Minute finished its contract with Universal Music Japan, and shut down the group's Japanese official website as well as its fanclub site, 4Nia Japan.{{cite web | url = https://finn-asp.jp/user.cgi?articleid=16669&actmode=NewsArticleList&fanclub_id=2#article_16669 | title = 4NIA JAPANより会員の皆さまへ重要なお知らせ | date = August 23, 2013 | publisher = UM360.Inc, Playcube.Inc, Adways Entertainment Co., Ltd & ROM SHARING INC | access-date = January 27, 2014 | language = ja | archive-date = February 3, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140203134532/https://finn-asp.jp/user.cgi?articleid=16669&actmode=NewsArticleList&fanclub_id=2#article_16669 }}

On January 20, 2014, Brave Brothers released the single "Only Gained Weight" which featured 4Minute members Hyuna, Gayoon and Sohyun; the song reached number five on the Melon chart{{cite news | last = Lee (이) | first = EunJung (은정) | url = http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2014/01/20/0200000000AKR20140120137900005.HTML | script-title = ko:포미닛, 용감한형제 곡 '살만찌고'...4개 차트 1위 | newspaper=Yonhap News Agency | date = January 20, 2014 | access-date = January 28, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 4Minute, Brave Brothers' song 'Only Gained Weight'... first on four charts | archive-date = February 2, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140202110044/http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2014/01/20/0200000000AKR20140120137900005.HTML | url-status = live }} and Gaon.{{cite web|url=http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/4minute-s-collaboration-track-only-gained-weight-does-075100950.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302014840/http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/4minute-s-collaboration-track-only-gained-weight-does-075100950.html|archive-date=March 2, 2014|title=4minute's collaboration track 'Only Gained Weight' does well on music charts – Yahoo Entertainment Singapore|date=March 2, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=5¤t_year=2014&chart_Time=week |title=GAON DIGITAL CHART (Week 5 of 2014) |work=Gaon |access-date=March 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222110447/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=5¤t_year=2014&chart_Time=week |archive-date=February 22, 2014 }} The group's fifth mini-album, 4Minute World, along with its featured track "Whatcha Doin' Today?", was released on March 17.{{cite news | last = Yun | first = Chloe | url = http://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/4minute-releases-new-ep-album-4minute-world-in-062501049.html | title = 4minute Releases New EP Album '4MINUTE WORLD' in March – Yahoo Celebrity Philippines | agency = BNT News | work = Yahoo Celebrity | location = Philippines | date = March 7, 2014 | access-date = March 7, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140307172341/http://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/4minute-releases-new-ep-album-4minute-world-in-062501049.html | archive-date = March 7, 2014 }} The group promoted the song on various Korean music shows along with the track "Wait A Minute". The shows included KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core, SBS's Inkigayo and Mnet's M! Countdown from March 20–23. The single became the group's first single to debut at number 1 in Korea. On March 30, 4Minute won against 2NE1 and Girls' Generation on Inkigayo. And on April 3, they also won on M! Countdown which took place at Japan. On June 7, 4Minute performed "Whatcha Doin' Today" on Dream Concert along with other Kpop idols including their labelmates Beast, Apink and BTOB. On October 17, during a performance at a local festival in Seongnam, south of Seoul in South Korea, at least 16 people were killed and 11 injured in an accident where a ventilation grate that people were standing on collapsed.{{cite news | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6288970/4minute-concert-tragedy-fans-death-south-korea | title = K-Pop Tragedy: At Least 16 Dead at 4Minute Concert in South Korea | agency = Associated Press | date = October 17, 2014 | magazine = Billboard | access-date = October 17, 2014 | archive-date = October 19, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141019114213/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6288970/4minute-concert-tragedy-fans-death-south-korea | url-status = live }} On October 28, 4Minute was chosen as one of the 10 winners of "Style Icon Awards" for their trendy, stylish, and influential fashion, and also performed at the awards show.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6296941/style-icon-awards-diplo-cl-girls-generation-tts-4minute|title=Diplo, Girls' Generation-TTS, 4Minute, CL & More Shine at 2014 Style Icon Awards|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 13, 2015|archive-date=February 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203231519/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6296941/style-icon-awards-diplo-cl-girls-generation-tts-4minute|url-status=live}}

On January 26, 2015, Cube Entertainment revealed that 4Minute would pre-release a track from their next mini-album titled "Cold Rain", marking the first time the group has released a ballad as a single.{{cite magazine | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6450985/4minute-cold-rain-ballad-single-mv | title = Watch 4Minute Reveal Their Soft Side on New 'Cold Rain' Ballad | date = January 26, 2015 | first = Jeff | last = Benjamin | magazine = Billboard | access-date = February 9, 2015 | archive-date = April 27, 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200427163008/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6450985/4minute-cold-rain-ballad-single-mv | url-status = live }} On February 9, 4Minute released their sixth EP Crazy, along with the title track's music video.{{cite web | url = http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2015/02/09/4minute-comeback-fierce-crazy-mv | title = 4Minute comeback fierce with 'Crazy' MV | date = February 8, 2015 | work = SBS PopAsia | access-date = February 9, 2015 | archive-date = February 12, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150212072502/http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2015/02/09/4minute-comeback-fierce-crazy-mv | url-status = live }}{{cite web | author = Lim Jeong-yeo | date = February 9, 2015 | url = http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201502091600251151498_2 | title = 4Minute gets 'Crazy' | work=Kpop Herald | publisher = Herald Corporation | access-date = February 9, 2015 | archive-date = June 20, 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200620000921/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201502091600251151498_2 | url-status = live }} Their EP debuted at number 1 on Billboard's World Albums Chart.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6502013/4minutes-crazy-ep-no-1-on-world-albums-chart|title=4Minute's 'Crazy' EP Debuts at No. 1 on World Albums Chart|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 28, 2016|archive-date=July 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720174513/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6502013/4minutes-crazy-ep-no-1-on-world-albums-chart|url-status=live}} On April 4, 4Minute held a solo concert 4Minute Fan Bash in Myanmar, with around 7,000 fans in attendance.{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/4minute-successfully-finish-their-solo-concert-in-myanmar-052554138.html|title=4Minute successfully finish their solo concert in Myanmar|date=April 7, 2015 |access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=June 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618082541/https://news.yahoo.com/4minute-successfully-finish-their-solo-concert-in-myanmar-052554138.html|url-status=live}}

On January 20, 2016, it was announced that the group would release their seventh mini album Act. 7 on February 1.{{cite web | title = Act. 7 Teaser (4Minute Official Facebook Page) | url = https://www.facebook.com/4minute.unitedcube/photos/a.493586944119788.1073741828.430461357099014/790406021104544/?type=3 | website = Facebook | publisher = Cube Entertainment | access-date = January 20, 2016}} 4Minute collaborated with American producer Skrillex on the lead single, "Hate".{{cite web | title = 포미닛, 내년 초 컴백..DJ 스크릴렉스와 작업 | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2015122014215349578&type=1&outlink=1 | website = StarNews | access-date = January 20, 2016 | date = 2015-12-20 | archive-date = February 1, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160201172930/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2015122014215349578&type=1&outlink=1 | url-status = live }}{{clarify|reason=Did Skrillex produce the track or also sing on it? Did 4Minute produce or just perform on the track? |date=February 2016}} On June 13, it was announced that the group would disband following their contract expiration, with only Hyuna renewing her contract with the management agency.{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/06/13/0200000000AEN20160613002900315.html?be0032c0|title=4Minute to disband, only Hyuna renews contract|last=Chung|first=Joo-won|date=June 13, 2016|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=June 13, 2016|archive-date=October 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004224500/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/06/13/0200000000AEN20160613002900315.html?be0032c0|url-status=live}} A Cube Entertainment representative stated, "As the contract end date approaches, the members have been in discussions for renewal, but while the agency tried to persuade half of them to continue the group, it ended up accepting the decision by the four members that they will not continue as a group." The representative added, "Due to the different opinion of the members, for all intents and purposes, the group will disband."{{Cite web | url = http://www.whatthehallyu.com/2016/06/12/4minute-disbands-hyuna-resigns-cube/ | title = 4Minute Disbands? HyunA Resigns with Cube | last = What the Hallyu | date = June 13, 2016 | website = What the Hallyu!? | access-date = June 13, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160805225400/http://www.whatthehallyu.com/2016/06/12/4minute-disbands-hyuna-resigns-cube/ | archive-date = August 5, 2016 }}

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Plans for the sub-unit 2Yoon (composing of Gayoon and Jiyoon) were announced in late 2012.{{cite news | last = Lee | first = Eun-jung | script-title = ko:포미닛 가윤·지윤, '쌍윤' 결성..1월 신보 | url = http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/entertainment/2012/12/26/1108000000AKR20121226087900005.HTML | newspaper=Yonhap News Agency | language = ko | date = December 26, 2012 | access-date = January 30, 2014 | archive-date = January 31, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130131011849/http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/entertainment/2012/12/26/1108000000AKR20121226087900005.HTML | url-status = live }}, translated to English at {{cite web | url = http://4-minute.com/index.php/2012/12/ssangyoon-sub-units-debut-is-imminent/ | title = Ssangyoon Sub-Unit to Debut in January | work = 4-minutes Forum | date = December 24, 2012 | access-date = February 25, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130110085108/http://4-minute.com/index.php/2012/12/ssangyoon-sub-units-debut-is-imminent/ | archive-date = January 10, 2013 }} On January 17, 2013, 2YOON released the album, Harvest Moon,{{cite news | last = Lee (이) | first = JaeHoon (재훈) | url = http://www.newsis.com/article/view.htm?cID=&ar_id=NISX20130117_0011766788 | title = 허가윤·전지윤 '투윤' 떴어요 Harvest Moon | publisher=Newsis | date = January 17, 2013 | access-date = January 30, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = Heo GaYoon Jeon JiYoon '2YOON' is popular Harvest Moon | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140201231450/http://www.newsis.com/article/view.htm?cID=&ar_id=NISX20130117_0011766788 | archive-date = February 1, 2014 | df = mdy-all }} along with the music video for its lead single, "24/7".{{cite news | last = Lee (이) | first = MinJee (민지) | url = http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201301171804132410 | script-title = ko:투윤 '24/7' 본격 활동 시작, 오늘(17일) 컴백무대 게스트는? | publisher = Newsen | date = January 17, 2013 | access-date = January 30, 2014 | language = ko | trans-title = 2YOON '24/7' definite activity start, today's (17th) comeback stage guest is? | archive-date = February 1, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140201230020/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201301171804132410 | url-status = live }} 2YOON held their debut stage on January 17 at M! Countdown.{{cite news | last = Choi | first = BoRan | url = http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?type=3&no=2013011717560225795 | title = 2Yoon, the unit project of 4Minute, gives a mysterious, fresh performance | publisher = STARNEWS | date = January 17, 2013 | access-date = January 30, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140203192014/http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?type=3&no=2013011717560225795 | archive-date = February 3, 2014 | df = mdy-all }}

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• Diamond (2010)
• 4Minutes Left (2011)

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• 4Minute Energy LIVE Volume 1: 1st Concert (Tokyo) (2010)
• 4Minute Live in Manila (2010)
• 4Minute Energy LIVE Volume 2: DIAMOND (Tokyo & Osaka) (2010)
• 4Minute Volume Up Party (2013)
• 4Minute Like Water Concert (Seoul) (2013)
• 4Minute LIVE PARTY ROCK Concert (Sydney) (2013)
• 4Minute solo Concert Fan Bash in Europe (Barcelona, Stockholm) (2014)
• 4Minute solo Concert Fan Bash (Myanmar) (2015)
• 4Minute Solo Concert Fan Bash Tour In Latin America (Argentina) (2015)

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