Spread Leg Dance: Signature move + Petition

4Minute's fans and netizens put on a campaign in favor of their unique and eye-catching
spread leg dance routine.

On April 12th,netizens created a petition online via Daum's Agora portal to make Korean's big three broadcasting channels reconsider the ban they put on 4Minute's spread leg moves.

Netizens's goal to reach for the petition is 3000 signatures by May 31 and they reached
(68 signatures when the article was posted ) 123 signatures at the moment .

The petition is garnering great interest as many netizens have been tired of broadcasting channels ban.

They declared :

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"Why in the world is the spread leg dance banned when we allow artists to spread their
arms to a wider angle? What is the reason behind that?"

They even went as far as to calculate the moves angles.

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"As you can see in these pictures : The movements are captured perfectly to show how the spread leg
dance routine and the spread arm moves are similar in essence.As both moves need
to be executed perfectly to a wide angle:

Spread arm move: 90° angle Spread leg move : 82° angle

When you try to analyze the moves you would be able to see that there is a 82° angle in each leg,which
means that the spread leg move when executed got a 164° angle.

On the other hand,the spread arm move when executed got a 90° angle per arm.Which means that
when you add both sides,you end up with a 180° angle.You can therefore see that the spread arm move is wider than the spread leg move.

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They also expressed their anger and disappointement over KBS' decision of banning performances which
they see as an infringement to their freedom of watching their favorite artists perform after such a long time.

They commented :

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"4Minute's spread leg dance routine is the highlight of the choreography.I wonder how
did KBS come with that kind of reasoning as to go so far as to ban the choreography.How can that be?This
violates our viewers right to watch what we want when we want!"

Netizens also stated that it was unfair to the viewers that broadcasting channels and KBS in particular
choose to ban these moves using younger audiences as an excuse:

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"To younger audiences,the spread leg move won't be as any different as the spread arm move,they
came up with an easy excuse to put an end to the polemics without considering us viewers in the first place."

Meanwhile,4Minute has been sweeping music charts with their latest singles "Mirror Mirror" and "Heart To Heart" which have been topping the charts.They also managed to be tough competitors to idol group Big Bang and even surpassed them on music charts.

They introduced the now popular "Spread Leg Dance" and received a hot response from netizens with their charismatic performances.


They dance routine was tagged as "scandalous" by netizens who were amazed by 4Minute's ability to show off multiple facets of themselves through their releases.

4minute's interview with Kuki News

Girl group 4minute has come back. For the past year, they have been fulfilling overseas activities and now they're coming back with more refined works.

This comeback has its other sense. It is because the 2-year-old music group 4minute brought in their first full-length album and, thus, came back. Even though, in the past, full-length albums were deservedly released, lately, according to the recent trend to release music as fast as possible, releasing a full-length album is, indeed, a challenge. Nevertheless, for singers, a full-length album means it's their very own album.

A member stated "I think we were very joyful. We worked hard in order that we could take part, not only in the recording of the songs that this album features, but also in the lyrics composition, the choreography, the style concept, and the making of the jacket cover. When our finished album came out, we thought that we reaped the fruits of our efforts. Therefore, while we were preparing this album, we were engaged in the workings with the mindset of a rookie."

As soon as they released their 2 title tracks 'Heart to Heart' and 'Mirror, Mirror', 4minute was hit with a controversy. Because of their 'spread legs dance'. Regarding this, the general audience's response was mixed. Some claimed that it was too much since there was an underage member in the group but many also argued that the standards for dramas and variety programs shouldn't be so strict. In a week, they changed their dance routine.

One member revealed "We don't think of it as a controversy. We thought of the great interest we were given. We had been focusing on our promotion activities abroad so our domestic activities were insignificant and the fans told us that they expected a lot. We think of the good observations and the pieces of advice. When we were to change our dance routine, people kept asking us not to change it. We missed even more the dance routine we have been preparing and practicing for 3 months and, because the changed dance routine that we prepared in a short amount of time seemed unsatisfactory, we thought that we won't be able to show a more polished image of ourselves."

Their comeback happens after a year but they didn't rest in the meantime. Because there have been many girl groups. When one used to say "Even if I know the name of the group, it's difficult to learn the members' names", now one says "It's hard to learn the name of the groups as well". Just for the first half of the year, 20 groups have debuted or made their comeback, in total. Still, when we asked 4minute - one of the leading groups - if it was favorable to them, they shook their head.

One member answered "The path that is ahead of us is long. There are people that still don't know who we are. We have to improve a little more so they could really know us. During the preparations of our album, we assumed the mindset of a rookie group, because we had to go further. We're a group that will soon hit its 2-year anniversary but when we only consider the number of months, there have only been 9 months of promotion activities. Moreover, the girl groups that are currently debuting are all doing good. That's why we can't help but think we have to work harder."

The oldest member, Nam Jihyun, started an acting career during the group's hiatus. She debuted through the drama 'It's Okay, Daddy's Girl'. The 4minute member's first acting performance received good responses. In addition, she has also drawn interest at another time : she was even accused of plastic surgery because of a picture released at the time of their comeback.

She revealed "The funny thing is that many people didn't know that I was a singer, even the seniors. I had to tell the director that I was a singer. So, while I was filming for the drama, I thought that I'd have to let more people know more about 4minute. Regarding the accusations of plastic surgery, I was surprised as well. The day that picture was revealed, starting from the morning, friends called me and asked me about it. At the university, the way people looked at me was different. However, I didn't do any plastic surgery and this anecdote wasn't much a bitter story, so it's all right."

During their hiatus in Korea, 4minute rode a wave of popularity abroad. Their promotion activities have been expanded to Japan and various Southeast Asian countries. Like other Hallyu artists, they're enjoying a rise in popularity on Youtube.

A member said "We fulfilled promotion activities in Japan and received one award at the Japan Billboard Awards ceremony. Thanks to our promotion activities, we've particularly gained stage experience. Even if we mess up, we don't get embarrassed. On Youtube, we managed to get the honor of the most watched Korean artist. Foreign fans are watching over us a lot. On the contrary, the Korean fans asked us why we weren't doing domestic promotion activities. So, we are to work hard for the promotion activities for this album."

During their debut days, the public's interest focused on the former Wonder Girls member Hyunah. However, now, time has flied fast, each member has carried out activities on TV shows and such and they have experienced a rise in popularity as well. How has the fans' concern changed?

"Hyunah is still the most popular member. But it's mainly because she was active before she became a 4minute member. Nevertheless, the thing that has changed is that each member's fanbase has grown. We can assert it by watching the replies on twitter or on the fansites. However, I wish that, instead of each member's popularity, 4minute's popularity will go higher." (Jiyoon)

The album they have made neatly and progressively isn't trivial. It is their first full-length album. Now, they talk about achieving the dream of holding a solo concert in Korea. But, of course, holding a concert for an idol group is quite a business.

One member expressed her thoughts on the matter "Expectations are high. On one hand, holding a concert in Korea doesn't seem easy. It seems that not that many people go see a concert held by an idol group. I don't think that people would enjoy all the songs on an idol group's album. On the other hand, because we included a lot of refined songs in this album, We'd be glad to hold a concert if we get the opportunity. We have to receive a lot of love for this to happen."

4minute looks at the "Mirror, Mirror" on Inkigayo!

4minute does it again with another captivating performance of "Mirror, Mirror" on Inkigayo:

Hyun Ah's weekly selca photos revealed!

I notice that 4Minute's Hyun Ah update her Twitter with some new selca photos weekly.

She uploaded 3 more selcas of herself in a green shirt on Twitter a while ago,it seems like she is asking fans who is the prettiest woman in the world,the answer is definitely "Hyun Ah"!

4Minute is currently promoting Mirror Mirror on various music shows!