For Muzik
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For Muzik is the first mini-album by South Korean girl group
4minute
. It features their debut single "Hot Issue
". The title track "Muzik
" was used to promote the mini-album, as well as "What a Girl Wants" later that year.
", the group started recording their first album. The album was released digitally on August 28, 2009. The album became very successful, peaking within the top five of many online charts.
, MBC
's Show! Music Core and SBS's Inkigayo
. The girls promoted the album from June until the end of December 2009. The album was also promoted in Japan, where a repackaged version of the album was released.
stated, "The lyrics for "Anjullae" is about the pure feelings of a girl to a guy. We are very disappointed that the lyrics were deemed inappropriate."
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
4minute
4minute
4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
. It features their debut single "Hot Issue
Hot Issue (song)
"Hot Issue" is a song by a South Korean girl group 4minute. The song became one of the tracks for their first mini-album, For Muzik. It also has a remix version included in their mini-album.The song peaked at 5 on the GAON singles chart.- Release :...
". The title track "Muzik
Muzik (song)
"Muzik" is a song by a South Korean girl group 4minute. Originally released in Korean, the song was used as the main promotion track for the group's debut mini-album For Muzik. In 2010 the song was rerecorded in Japanese as the group's debut single in Japan...
" was used to promote the mini-album, as well as "What a Girl Wants" later that year.
Release
After the release of their debut single, "Hot IssueHot Issue (song)
"Hot Issue" is a song by a South Korean girl group 4minute. The song became one of the tracks for their first mini-album, For Muzik. It also has a remix version included in their mini-album.The song peaked at 5 on the GAON singles chart.- Release :...
", the group started recording their first album. The album was released digitally on August 28, 2009. The album became very successful, peaking within the top five of many online charts.
Promotion
The girls promoted the album by performing "Hot Issue", "Muzik" and "What a Girl Wants" on various TV shows. These included Mnet's M! Countdown, KBS's Music BankMusic Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
, MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Show! Music Core and SBS's Inkigayo
The Music Trend
The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...
. The girls promoted the album from June until the end of December 2009. The album was also promoted in Japan, where a repackaged version of the album was released.
Controversy
On August 31, 2009, Korean broadcaster KBS banned the playing of the song "Anjullae" ( "Won't Give You") because of inappropriate lyrics, specifically the following line: "오늘부터 너 한테 나 안줄래 / 이제 다신 내 맘 전부 안줄래 / 이젠 다시 너한테는 안 줄래", which roughly translates to "Starting from today, I won’t give myself to you. Now, I will never give you my entire heart. Now, I won’t ever give myself to you." In response, Cube EntertainmentCube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment/ Play CUBE Entertainment is a South Korean record label, founded in South Korea 2008 by Hong Seung Sung, a former employee of JYP Entertainment. CUBE Entertainment is sometimes mistaken as sister company of JYP but the truth is Cube is not really a part of JYP company...
stated, "The lyrics for "Anjullae" is about the pure feelings of a girl to a guy. We are very disappointed that the lyrics were deemed inappropriate."
Track listing
Release history
| Format | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Digital download Digital distribution Online distribution, digital distribution, or electronic software distribution is the practice of delivering content without the use of physical media, typically by downloading via the internet directly to a consumer's device. Online distribution bypasses conventional physical distribution media,... |
August 28, 2009 |
| CD | August 31, 2009 |