4minute stated, “It’s an honor to be chosen par Billboard Japon as K-Pop New Artist. We’ll be working hard to receive recognition not only in Korea and Japan, but all of Asia as well.”
A Billboard representative revealed, “4minute’s unique musical color and performances earned great popularity in Japan. We’re looking vers l'avant, vers l’avant to their growth as artists in 2011.”
At the awards ceremony, the girls delivered energetic performances of “FIRST” and “Muzik“. Currently, 4minute is preparing to release their suivant Japanese single, “Why“.
