Name Is 4Minute is the fourth extended play by South Korean girl group 4Minute, released on April 26, 2013. It features the lead single "What's Your Name?", which became the group's most successful single after peaking at number one on the Gaon Singles Chart and being one of the best selling singles of the year.
Background On February 4, 2013, Cube Entertainment announced that 4Minute would release new material in the first half of the year. It was further explained that their new music would more closely resemble their debut sound, more "groovy and powerful" according to their record label Cube Entertainment.
The mini-album includes the single "What's Your Name?" which was produced by Brave Brothers. It features a "hip-hop style where it uses unique sounds and has a fast-paced and rhythm-packed melody". The single is preceded by "What's My Name?" which introduces the track. Three other songs follow: "Whatever" is described by the album's producers as "unique". "Gimme That" is an "ambitious" song that "asks a man to show his manly side for love". "Domino" is described as a "strong hip hop and blues genre, together with a powerful rocking melody."
Promotion and release On April 19, the lead single was confirmed to be “What’s Your Name?”. The EP was intended to be released April 25, however, because of additional music video filming for the title track "What's Your Name?", on April 19, Cube delayed the release to the 26th, “Although it’s just one day, to console the fans about the delay, we’ll prepare it to the best of our ability.” The music video premiered on April 26 on the same day of the album's release.4Minute returns with mini album + MV for “What’s Your Name?”
The group promoted the song "What's Your Name?" on music shows along with the track "Whatever". "What's Your Name?" reached number 1 on the weekly Gaon chart and the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100. It was also number 6 on Gaon's year-end chart for 2013.
On May 6, Hyuna suddenly fainted due to high fever and dehydration, and was hospitalized on May 7. Cube announced that the other four members would continue with the promotions and performances. Hyuna rejoined the group for the May 16 performance on M! Countdown
Accolades +Music program awards for "What's Your Name?" Program Date Show Champion May 8, 2013 May 15, 2013May 22, 2013 M Countdown May 9, 2013 May 16, 2013 Inkigayo May 19, 2013 May 26, 2013
Track listing
Charts
Album Chart PeakpositionGaon Weekly album chart 2Gaon Monthly album chart 8Billboard World Albums Chart 13
Sales Country Sales amount South Korea 15,620 references Gaon Chart.
Release history Country Date Format Label South Korea April 26, 2013 CD, Digital download Cube Entertainment
References
External links "What's Your Name?" Teaser "What's Your Name?" Music Video