Kim Hyun Ah (김현아)

HyunA (singer) Born Jun 6th '92

HyunA (현아) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper. She is a former member of the groups Wonder Girls, 4minute, 4Tomorrow, Trouble Maker and Triple H.

Hyuna debuted as a member of 4minute with the single "Hot Issue" on June 15, 2009.

She made her solo debut in January 4, 2010 with the single "Change".

In 2012, Hyuna appeared in Psy's viral music video for "Gangnam Style," having been selected personally by Psy during the initial production stage. "Gangnam Style" became the most viewed K-pop music video, and drew worldwide global recognition for Hyuna. Psy released the female version of "Gangnam Style", known as "Oppa Is Just My Style" in August 2012, featuring additional vocals by Hyuna herself.

Group debut

February 10, 2007 (Wonder Girls)

June 15, 2009 (4minute)

October 7, 2009 (4Tomorrow)

December 1, 2011 (Trouble Maker)

May 1, 2017 (Triple H)

2007: Wonder Girls

HyunA originally began her idol career by debuting as a member of the girl group Wonder Girls. The group's first mini-album, The Wonder Begins, was released on February 13, 2007.

In July, her parents removed her from the group due to health concerns, particularly chronic gastroenteritis and fainting spells.

2009: Debut with 4minute

On May 14, 2009, she was revealed as the first member of Cube Entertainment's girl group 4minute. The group officially debuted on June 15 with their first digital single "Hot Issue".

2010: Solo debut

She made her solo debut on January 4, 2010 with her first single "Change".

2011: Debut with Trouble Maker

On November 24, 2011, it was announced HyunA would be debuting in a new co-ed duo, Trouble Maker, alongside Jang Hyunseung. Their debut self-titled mini album was released on December 1.

2016: 4minute's disbandment

On June 13, 2016, Cube Entertainment announced 4minute would be disbanding after all of the members (excluding HyunA) had decided not to renew their contracts.

2017: Debut with Triple H

On May 1, 2017, she debuted as a member of the co-ed sub-unit Triple H, alongside PENTAGON members Hui and E'Dawn, with the mini album 199X.

2018: Departure from Cube Entertainment

Following the news of HyunA and DAWN's relationship, on September 13, 2018, Cube Entertainment announced they would be terminating both artists' contracts, citing "lack of trust". Both artists' departures were confirmed on October 15 and November 14 respectively.

2019–2020: New agency, hiatus

On January 27, 2019, PSY announced that HyunA, alongside DAWN, had signed on with his new agency P NATION. Her first release under the agency, "Flower Shower", was released on November 5.

Due to her worsening health conditions, HyunA went on an indefinite hiatus.

2021: Return with I'm Not Cool

On January 8, PSY officially confirmed HyunA's return to be on the 28th via an Instagram post. On January 18, HyunA released an album concept video. Several concept photos, along with her seventh mini album's name, I'm Not Cool, were released on January 21.

2022: Nabillera, departure from P NATION, new agency

On July 12, P NATION announced that HyunA would be returning on July 20 with the mini album Nabillera.

On August 29, P NATION announced that both she and DAWN would be leaving the agency after deciding not to renew their contracts.

On December 9, 2022, it was reported that HyunA met with MORE VISION to sign a contract with them, though nothing has been confirmed as of this moment.

Relationship

HyunA revealed she has been dating DAWN since May 2016. On February 3, 2022, they revealed that they have been engaged.

On November 30, 2022, HyunA and DAWN announced that they have broken up.

On January 27, 2023, it was reported that HyunA and DAWN have gotten back together, although not confirmed.

Health

On November 28, 2019, HyunA posted a letter on Instagram where she opened up about her health. She revealed that, in 2016, she was diagnosed with depression and panic disorder. Additionally, she revealed she experienced fogginess of vision and collapsing. Thinking they were symptoms of her panic disorder, she ignored it. However, after seeing a doctor, she received a brain wave test that concluded a diagnosis of vasovagal syncope.

Mini albums

Bubble Pop! (2011)

Melting (2012)

A Talk (2014)

A⁺ (2015)

A'wesome (2016)

Following (2017)

I'm Not Cool (2021)

Nabillera (2022)

Collaboration EPs

1+1=1 (with DAWN) (2021)

Single albums

"Lip & Hip" (2017)

Digital singles

"Change" (2010)

"A Bitter Day" (2011)

"My Color" (2013)

"Flower Shower" (2019)

Collaborations

"Tomorrow" (as 4Tomorrow with Seungyeon, UEE, Gain) (2009)

"Faddy Robot Foundation" (with Yong Junhyung, Outsider, Verbal Jint, Ssangchu, Vasco and Zico) (2010)

"This Person" (as Dazzling Red with Hyolyn, Hyoseong, Nana, Nicole) (2012)

"One" (with (G)I-DLE, BTOB, CLC, Jo Kwon, PENTAGON and Yoo Seon Ho) (2018)

Features

AJ - "2009" (2009)

Navi - "Wasteful Tears" (2009)

Brave Brothers - "Bittersweet" (with M, Maboos, Red Roc, Basick) (2009)

MBLAQ - "Oh Yeah" (2009)

Park Yun Hwa - "Love Parade" (2010)

Nassun - "Outlaw in the Wild" (2010)

G.NA - "Say You Love Me" (2010)

Lim Yeong Hee - "Golden Lady" (2011)

Heo Young Saeng - "Let It Go" (2011)

PSY - "Oppa Is Just My Style" (2012)

Roh Ji Hoon - "Maker" (2012)

S4 - "She Is My Girl" (2012)

Eru - "Don't Hurt" (2012)

Rain - "Oppa" (2014)

SANTALKING - "꽃신 곰신" (2019)

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HyunA Facts:

– Her birthplace is Jeolla, South Korea.

– Education: Choong Chun Middle School, Korea High School of Music and Arts, Konkuk University.

– Between 2007-2008 she was a member of the Wonder Girls.

– She left Wonder Girls in 2008 because her parents were concerned about her health.

– Since 2009 she was a member of 4Minute who disbanded in June 2016.

– She is a member of the duo Trouble Maker.

– She is also a member of the co-ed group Triple H.

– She was a member of the one-time subunit Dazzling RED with KARA’s Nicole, SECRET’s Hyosung, After School’s Nana, & SISTAR’s Hyorin.

– HyunA was also in a one-shot promotional group called 4Tomorrow with Gain (Brown Eyed Girls), Seungyeon (KARA), and UEE (After School).

– She speaks Korean, Japanese (basic), a little bit of English, and Mandarin.

– When she was 7, HyunA tried 50 auditions to become an actress, but she failed all of them. She grew an interest in dance when she went to high school. Soon after, she passed an audition for JYP Entertainment on the first try.

– Her parents are divorced.

– She has two younger brothers.

– Hyuna loves coffee and her mother owns a coffee shop.

– She has multiple tattoos: one on her left shoulder that says “My mother is the heart that keeps me alive”, two other tattoos in Latin on her right inner arm and on her lower back, a cross on her left underarm, the Hebrew word for faith on her right shoulder and a red heart on the back of her right ear.

– She is friends with Sunny and Yuri (SNSD), Hara (ex KARA), Gain (Brown Eyed Girls), Sunhwa (ex SECRET), Somin (K.A.R.D), DAWN, and Hyomin (T-ara).

– She’s also close with EXID’s LE, they have a collab and LE wrote “Troublemaker”, “Now”, and “French Kiss” for/with her.

– She has collaborated with PSY in 오빤 딱 내 스타일 (Gangnam Style).

– She is optimistic and hard-working.

– She is scared of bungee jumping and chickens.

– She dislikes sandals and exercising.

– She can do a good impression of Pikachu.

– Her favorite colors are red and yellow.

– Her favorite animal is the harp seal.

– Her hobbies include cooking, watching movies, photography, and taking selfies.

– On August 3rd 2018, it was confirmed that Hyuna and Pentagon‘s E’Dawn (now known as DAWN) have been dating since May 2016.

– On September 13, 2018 Cube officially announced that DAWN and Hyuna have been kicked out from the label.

– On the same day September 13, 2018 Cube’s CEO announced that the decision is not definitive and a final decision will be taken next week.

– On October 5, 2018, “Ilgan Sports” revealed a report saying Hyuna is in the process of ending her contract with CUBE Ent.

– On October 15, 2018 Cube Entertainment announced that HyunA left the company.

– HyunA (as well as DAWN) joined PSY‘s new label, P NATION on January 25th, 2019.

– Her and DAWN got engaged on February 3, 2022. Though they later announced that they broke up on November 30, 2022.

– HyunA’s Ideal Type: Someone who can accept her flaws and has a big heart.

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