How HyunA went from Wonder Girls and 4Minute girl groups to one of K-pop’s biggest and sexiest solo stars
- As well as performing with Wonder Girls and 4Minute, HyunA danced in Psy’s Gangnam Style video, which made her one of K-pop’s most recognisable faces
- Known as the ‘Sexy Queen’, HyunA’s solo career has played up her raunchy image, which she says is just another way of showing her self-confidence
HyunA is one of the few K-pop stars with true staying power, having worked in the industry for more than 13 years – almost a lifetime in this business.
The provocative K-pop veteran has been in multiple K-pop girl groups, including Wonder Girls and 4Minute, and is now one of South Korea’s biggest solo stars.
Her role as the female protagonist in Psy’s Gangnam Style video has also made her one of the most recognisable K-pop stars still active.
Here’s a look at her life so far.
Her early life
Born June 1992 in Seoul, Kim Hyun-ah was interested in performing from a young age. She started attending acting auditions when she was seven years old, but in South Korea, acting isn’t just about staying in character and delivering lines; you also have to sing, dance and act cute.
