4Minutes

4Minutes is a term that may refer to more than one topic in popular culture. It commonly denotes the South Korean girl group 4Minute, formed by Cube Entertainment in 2009, and the 2008 Madonna single “4 Minutes” featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.

4Minute (Korean group): The group was formed by Cube Entertainment in Seoul and debuted in 2009 with the digital single Hot Issue. Known for energetic dance-pop performances and bold concepts, 4Minute released a number of singles and EPs over the next several years, including Muzik (2010) and Volume Up (2012). The group experienced member changes during its career and cultivated both domestic and international recognition through televised music appearances and live performances. 4Minute disbanded in 2016 after the members’ contracts with Cube Entertainment expired.

4 Minutes (song): Madonna’s “4 Minutes” is a dance-pop track released in 2008 as the lead single from her eleventh studio album, Hard Candy. The song features American singer and producer Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, who also contributed to its production. It was issued to radio and digital platforms worldwide and achieved substantial international chart success, enhancing the promotion of the Hard Candy era. The accompanying music video emphasizes fast-paced choreography and urban imagery, and the track is noted for its high-energy collaboration between Madonna and Timberlake.