4Miute Heo Ga-yoon 2013 Picture and Profile

4Minute Heo Ga-yoon (born May 18, 1990) is a South Korean idol singer and dancer and a member of the girl group 4Minute and associated subunit 2Yoon, formed by Cube Entertainment in 2009.

Heo Gayoon 허가윤
Group Position : Lead Vocal
DOB : May 18th, 1990
Nicknames : Dodosick (Arrogant-”Sick”) Gayoon, Neunggeuli (Sneaky) Gayoon (because of her facial expressions in some pictures), Gayoonit, Cube uljjang, Heophrodite, Gangnam Woman, Heo Force
Height / Weight / Blood Type : 165 cm / 47 kg / O
Specialty : Singing
Debut: in 4minute with the single “Hot Issue”, 2009
Previous Works : – appeared in Marios MV “Im Yours”, 2008
- sang chours for MC Mongs “Ninth Cloud”, 2008
Hobbies : Watching movies, writing lyrics
Is a fan of : Yangpa, Lee Hyori, Bae Youngjun
Education : Dong Deok Female High School (graduated)
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Ga-yoon was born on May 18, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Dong Duke Girl's High School and is currently attending Dongguk University, Theater Major. Ga-yoon received 2nd place at SM 9th "Best Singer Contest".

4Minute
Cube Entertainment announced Ga Yoon as a member of the girl group 4Minute under Cube Entertainment in May 2009 together with Jeon Ji-yoon, Kwon So-hyun, Kim Hyun-a and Nam Ji-hyun. Cube Entertainment released a teaser for their first single "Hot Issue" on June 10 while the single debuted on June 18. The group promoted the song from its release until mid-August. At the end of August, 4Minute released a mini-album called "For Muzik" alongside their second single "Muzik". 4Minute won a mutizen award and a Mnet award for their second single "Muzik". Their third single "What A Girl Wants" was released shortly after the release of their EP.

After a successful promotion period, the group released a new mini-album entitled HuH (Hit Your Heart) for their comeback on May 19, 2010. And after almost a year of hiatus, the group then released their first full length Korean album titled 4MINUTES LEFT. The album and their two lead promotional singles maintained their positions in the top 10 of many Korean REAL TIME Charts.

After the promotion of their first full length album, the group focused on their Japanese activities. After more than a year of hiatus, the group made a highly anticipated comeback last April 9 with their third mini album ‘Volume Up’, which topped music charts. 4Minute achieved #1 status three times on music shows; two times on Show Champion and one time on M! Countdown.

4Minute Kwon So-hyun 2013 Picture and Profile

4Minute Kwon So-hyun (born August 30, 1994) is a South Korean idol singer, rapper, and dancer. She is a member of the Korean girl group 4Minute under Cube Entertainment. She was also a former member of the Korean girl group "Orange."

Kwon Sohyun 권소현
Group Position : Maknae, Vocals
DOB : August 30, 1994
Nicknames : Cute Sohyun, 꿘쏘 (Kkweon Sso), 왕언니 (Wangeonni) Sohyun, Imp
Height / Weight / Blood Type : 162 cm / 45 kg / B
Specialty: Dancing, Studying, Japanese
Debut : in Orange with the single “Our Star”, 2005
Previous Works : – appeared in MBC Drama “대장금” (Jewel in the Palace / Great Jang Geum)
- appeared in SBS Drama “장길산” (Jang Gil San), 2003
- appeared in KBS show “울라불라 블루짱” ( Woolla Boolla Blue Jjang), 2004
- appeared in SBS Drama “파리의 연인” (Lovers in Paris / Des amoureux Paris / My Sweetheart in Paris / Romance in Paris), 2004
- appeared in the movie “연애술사” (Love Predicative), 2005
- featured in Orange debut single “Our Star” single, 2005
- appeared in MBC Drama “단팥빵” (Sweet Buns), 2005
Hobbies : Pool
Is a fan of : Ciara
Education : Pungmoon girls’ highschool (currently attending)
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Early life
Sohyun was born in Seoul, South Korea on August 30, 1994. She attended Kumho Junior High School and currently attends Pungmoon Girls' High School. Sohyun debuted as a member of the group Orange in 2005 when she was 12 years old. The band released their debut album titled ‘We Are Orange’ with the title track Our Star.
The group was disbanded in late 2005 due to cyber bullying and anti-fan cafes against the group. In middle school, Sohyun began registering for audition academies. There, she met a representative of an agency and became a trainee in less than two months. Sohyun took the spot of Sistar's Soyou who was slated to debut with 4Minute at the time.

4Minute
In June 2009, Sohyun made her debut as the youngest member of the girl group 4Minute under Cube Entertainment, with their single Hot Issue. The group promoted the song from its release until August. At the end of August, 4Minute released a mini-album called "For Muzik" which was alongside their second single, "Muzik". 4Minute won a mutizen award and an Mnet award for their second single "Muzik".

Their third single "What A Girl Wants" was released shortly after the release of their EP. After a successful promotion period, the group released a new mini-album entitled HuH (Hit Your Heart) for their comeback on May 19, 2010. And after almost a year of hiatus, the group then released their first full length Korean album titled 4MINUTES LEFT.

The album and their two lead promotional singles maintained their positions in the top 10 of many Korean REAL TIME Charts. After the promotions of their first full length album, the group focused on their Japanese activities. And after more than a year of hiatus, the group finally made a comeback on April 9, 2012 with their third mini album, ‘Volume Up’ which topped music charts and winning the group several music show awards. After another year, the group made their comeback on April 25, 2013 with their fourth mini-album, Name Is 4Minute which did great on music charts and gave 4Minute triple crown on music show's awards

4Minute Kim Hyuna 2013 Picture and Profile

4Minute Kim Hyuna (born June 6, 1992), known as Hyuna or HyunA, is a South Korean idol, singer, songwriter, dancer, rapper, designer, model, and a member of the Korean girl group 4Minute, and duo Trouble Maker under Cube Entertainment. She describes her own solo career as "performance-oriented music". She is also a former member of the girl group Wonder Girls, having left them in 2007. She is notable for her solo career outside of her girl group and her cameo appearance in Psy's "Gangnam Style", later on featuring in the women's perspective follow-up, "Oppa Is Just My Style".

Kim HyunAh 김현아
Group Position : Rapper
DOB : June 6, 1992
Nicknames : Kim Force HyunAh, “Best Aegyo” HyunAh (acting cute), 키며나 / 김효나 (Kimyeona/ Kim Hyona misheard versions of her name)
Height / Weight / Blood Type : 164 cm / 40 kg / O
Specialty : Rapping, Poppin, Street dancing, Singing
Debut : in Wonder Girls with the single “Irony”, 2007
Previous Works : -featured in MTV Wonder Girls Season 1 (~late 2006 / 2007)
- featured in Wonder Girls debut mini-album “The Wonder Begins”, 2007
- featured in MTV Wonder Girls Season 2, 2007
- featured in a Crown CF, 2007
- co-Mced MBC Music Core, 2007
- appeared in MBC show “7 Octave”, 2007
- featured in Cyon Bboy Championship CF, 2008
- featured in TBJs campaign Love Actually, 2009
- featured in AJs track “2009″, 2009
- featured in AJs MV “Dancing Shoes”, 2009
Hobbies : Cooking, customing clothes, watching movies, doing Selcas (self cameras)
Education : Korea High School of Music and Arts (currently attending)
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Originally, Hyuna's Hanja name was supposed to be "泫我". (simplified Chinese: 泫我; traditional Chinese: 泫我; pinyin: Xuàn Wǒ). However, her Chinese teacher told her that it sounded weird in
Mandarin and recommended her to adopt "泫雅" (simplified Chinese: 泫雅; traditional Chinese: 泫雅; pinyin: Xuàn Yǎ) as her name for promotional activities in Taiwan. Hyuna agreed to the change after commenting that "泫雅" sounded adorable.

Early life and education
Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea. She attended Choongam Middle School and Korea High School of Music and Arts and currently attends Konkuk University, majoring in art culture, receiving special admission to the school.

2007–2008: Debut, The Wonder Begins, and The Wonder Years
Hyuna (the second from left) performing "Irony" with Wonder Girls at Hanyang University in March 2007 In 2007, Hyuna made her debut with the Wonder Girls, a girl group managed by JYP Entertainment, with the single "Irony" as the group's main rapper. She left the group in July, when she was removed by her parents due to their concern over her health in particular, chronic gastroenteritis and fainting spells.

While with the Wonder Girls she was a part of the group's television shows MTV Wonder Girls (season 1) & MTV Wonder Girls (season 2). From May 12, 2007 she was a co-host together with Wonder Girls' Sohee & Brian Joo at Show! Music Core until June 30, 2007 when she left the group. In 2008 she transferred over to Cube Entertainment. After joining Cube Entertainment, Hyuna joined girl group 4Minute. Announced in May 2009, the group debuted with their single, "Hot Issue" on 15 June.

4Minute Jeon Ji Yoon 2013 Picture and Profile

4Minute Jeon Ji Yoon (born: October 15, 1990) is a South Korean idol singer, dancer and rapper. She is a member of the popular girl group, 4Minute, formed by Cube Entertainment in 2009.

Jeon Jiyoon 전지윤
Group Position : Vocals
DOB : October 15, 1990
Nicknames : Charisma Jiyoon, Teol teol (Easy-going) Jiyoon, Junglass, Jiyoonit
Height / Weight / Blood Type : 165 cm / 47 kg / B
Specialty : Singing, Dancing
Debut: in 4minute with the single “Hot Issue”, 2009
Previous Works : -
Hobbies : Cooking, writing lyrics
Is a fan of : Beyonc
Education : Byeongjeom High School (graduated)
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Ji Yoon was born on October 15, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Byeongjeom High School and is currently attending Kyung Hee University, majoring in 'Post Modern Music'.

4Minute
Ji Yoon was announced by Cube Entertainment as a member of the girl group 4Minute under Cube Entertainment in May 2009 together with Ga Yoon & So Hyun. Cube Entertainment had released a teaser for their first single "Hot Issue" on 10 June while the single debuted on June 18. The group promoted the song from its release until August. At the end of August, 4Minute released a mini-album called "For Muzik" which was alongside their second single, "Muzik". 4Minute won a mutizen award and a mnet award for their second single "Muzik". Their third single was "What A Girl Wants" was released shortly after the release of their EP. 

After a successful promotion period, the group released a new mini-album entitled HuH (Hit Your Heart) for their comeback on May 19, 2010. And after almost a year of hiatus, the group then released their first full length Korean album titled 4MINUTES LEFT. The album and their two lead promotional singles maintained their positions in the top 10 of many Korean REAL TIME Charts.

After the promotions of their first full length album, the group focused on their Japanese activities. And after more than a year of hiatus, the group finally made a comeback last April 9 with their third mini album, ‘Volume Up’ which topped music charts and made them one three times on music shows; two times on Show Champion and one time on M! Countdown.

2NE1 Dara 2013 Picture and Profile

2en1 Sandara Park (Korean: 박산다라; born November 12, 1984), better known as Dara (Korean: 다라), is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, actress, television host, model and the older sister of MBLAQ member Cheondung. She is best known as being a member and the director of communications of the South Korean girl group 2NE1.

 However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in the Philippines. Her younger brother, Park Sang-Hyun, better known as Cheondung, is a member of boy band MBLAQ under J. Tune Entertainment, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment. Dara released her first digital single "Kiss" in 2009 and it was included as the 9th track in 2NE1's first studio album To Anyone in 2010.

Stage Name : Dara (다라)
Birth Name : Sandara Park (박산다라)
Nick Name(s) : Dara, Sandy, Krung-Krung, Darong, SanTokki, DaRabbit
Date of birth : November 12, 1984
Place of birth : Busan

Height : 162 cm
Blood Type : A
Position : Vocalist
Occupations : Singer, Actress, Director of Communications, Dancer,Television Host, Model
Associated acts : 2NE1
Siblings : Thunder (MBLAQ)

Early Life
Sandara Park was born in Busan, South Korea. When she was 10 years old, Park's family moved to the Philippines to start a trading business.
2004–2007: Career beginnings
During one of her school activities, Park met Pauleen Luna, a former talent of ABS-CBN Corporation Channel 2's Talent Center, in 2004. She encouraged the shy Sandara to audition for Star Circle Quest, the network's attempt of a reality-based talent search. Over the course of the season, Park escaped elimination several times, eventually reaching the final ten contestants.

Her Korean ethnicity resulted in some trouble with the daily exercises set by the panel of Filipino judges. During the last elimination round (in which only five people advanced), Park collected approximately 500,000 text votes. She eventually finished in second place behind champion Hero Angeles.[5] Park joined ABS-CBN's entertainment stable called Star Magic in the wake of her success in the show, with her projects ranging from commercial endorsements to television appearances. She starred in her first movie Bcuz Of U (2004), a three-story movie. She acted alongside Hero Angeles, and Filipino actors Kristine Hermosa and Heart Evangelista.

Park won "Best New Actress", her first acting award, in the 21st Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards. Park and Angeles launched their first solo movie, Can This Be Love (2005) which reportedly grossed almost 100 million pesos. Park was also nominated for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)" at the 2006 Golden Screen Awards. Her third movie in the country was D' Lucky Ones (2006) wherein she was paired with co-SCQ alumnus, Joseph Bitangcol due to Angeles' decision to retire from show business.

2NE1 Park Bom 2013 Picture and Profile

2en1 Park Bom (Korean: 박봄) (born March 24, 1984), is a South Korean idol singer. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she eventually moved to the United States where she learned English. She is currently a member and main vocalist of girl-group 2NE1 which is signed to YG Entertainment. Starting in 2006, Park recorded with labelmates Big Bang, Lexy, Masta Wu and starred with Lee Hyori in her CF, "Anystar" as a co-actress.

Stage Name : Park Bom (박봄)
Birth Name : Park Bom (박봄)
Nick Name(s) : Bom, Bommie, Bom Bom, Jenny Park, CornBom, Bomtaro
Date of birth : March 24, 1984
Place of birth : South Korea
Height : 165 cm
Blood Type : AB
Position : Main Vocalist
Occupations : Singer, Actress
Associated acts : 2NE1

Early life
Park Bom was born in Seoul, South Korea as a second daughter. Park Bom's sister is Park Go Eun who is a cellist. In 6th grade, she left Korea by herself to study abroad in the United States. She graduated from high school through Gould Academy in Bethel,
ME and enrolled into Lesley University with a major in psychology. As a high school student, she acquired admiration for music through Mariah Carey.

"I would listen to Mariah Carey's songs during lunch and even forget to eat" she stated on a talk show. She wanted to pursue it as a career however, her parents disallowed her to do so. With encouragement from her aunt, she secretly transferred to Berklee College of Music to pursue her music career.

2005–2008: Career beginnings 
 Park Bom auditioned to become a singer at YG Entertainment, but was rejected multiple times. After three years, she was finally accepted and immediately became a trainee. She starred in two of Big Bang's three earliest singles in the songs "We Belong Together" and "Forever With You". Bom also collaborated with Lexy and Red Roc with "Baby Boy" and "Along My Way", respectively.

She also starred in a Samsung Anycall Music Video Commercial alongside famous Korean pop singer Lee Hyori, recording her own version of the Anycall "Anystar" song featuring fellow label mates, G-Dragon and Gummy.[citation needed] Later in 2008, she starred as the lead actress in Kim Ji Eun's music video, "Tell Me Once More".

2NE1 Minzy 2013 Picture and Profile

Gong Minji (born January 18, 1994), more commonly known as 2en1 Minzy (Korean: 민지), is a South Korean idol singer, rapper and dancer. She was born in Seoul. In 2009, she debuted along with YG Entertainment label mates CL, Sandara Park and Park Bom as 2NE1. Her duet song with CL, "Please Don't Go," peaked at number 6 on the monthly Gaon Chart in November 2009. With 2NE1, she has released two extended plays, 2NE1 and 2NE1 2nd Mini Album, and one full length album, To Anyone, along with their Japanese releases.

Stage Name : Minzy (민지)
Birth Name : Gong Min Ji (공민지)
Chinese Name : Min Zhi (敏知)
Date of birth : January 18, 1994
Place of birth : Seoul
Height : 161 cm
Blood Type : O
Position : Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper
Occupations : Singer, Dancer, Rapper
Associated acts : 2NE1

Early life
Minzy was born in Seoul, South Korea, but moved to Gwangju shortly thereafter where she participated in many dance contests and competitions during her younger years. Minzy is the granddaughter of Gong Okjin, a legendary folk dancer in South Korea. Minzy was discovered by YG Entertainment through a video uploaded on the internet, which showed her dancing.
The video got many hits and praises for her ability to dance. Because of her rising popularity through the internet, YG contacted and recruited her, after which she became a trainee in the entertainment company. On July 16, 2009 it was revealed that she dropped out from high school and will be focusing on her music work with 2NE1.

2009–present: 2NE1
YG Entertainment announced that the new group would consist of four members and debut sometime in May 2009. The company stated that the group had trained for 4 years and that their debut album would contain songs produced by 1TYM's leader, Teddy Park and G-Dragon of Big Bang. The group's name was initially announced as "21"; however, due to the discovery of a singer with the same name, the group was renamed "2NE1", which "NE" is the abbreviation of "New Evolution".

Minzy was placed in 2NE1 as the main dancer, alongside CL, Sandara Park and Park Bom. They debuted in 2009 with "Lollipop," a collaboration with label mates Big Bang, when Minzy was only fifteen years old. The song reached number one on the Gaon Charts, but questions were raised about whether the group could survive on its own.[3] In May the same year, the group had their official debut with the single "Fire," that reached #1 again along with follow-up promotional single "I Don't Care." The mini-album 2NE1 went on to sell over 100,000 copies in that year.

After initial success with 2NE1, the group went on a temporary year-long hiatus with each member releasing their own singles. Dara released "Kiss," Bom released "You and I," and CL and Minzy released "Please Don't Go." The song was the lowest performing of the three solo singles but still managed to chart at number six on the monthly charts. After all the members released individual singles, the band released "Follow Me" which landed at number one for the week of February 13.