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{{Short description|South Korean singer (born 1992)}}
{{About|the singer|other people with this given name|Hyun-a (name)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Kim|lang=Korean}}
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| name               = Hyuna
| image              = 20230720 Kim HyunA in July 2023 01 (cropped).png
| caption            = Hyuna in July 2023
| birth_name         = Kim Hyun-ah
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1992|6|6}}
| birth_place        = [[Seoul]], South Korea<ref name="HyunA">{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아|url=https://www.marieclairekorea.com/tag/%ed%98%84%ec%95%84/|website=Marie Claire Korea|language=ko|access-date=December 11, 2023|archive-date=December 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211050109/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/tag/%ED%98%84%EC%95%84/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| education          = [[Konkuk University]]
| occupation         = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|rapper|model}}
| spouse             = {{marriage|[[Yong Jun-hyung]]|2024}}
| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Hyuna|Full list]]
| signature          = 4Minute - Hyuna's Signature.png
| module             = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre          = [[K-pop]]
| instrument     = Vocals
| years_active   = 2006–present
| label          = {{hlist|[[JYP Entertainment|JYP]]|[[Cube Entertainment|Cube]]|[[P Nation]]|[[At Area]]}}
| past_member_of = {{hlist|[[Wonder Girls]]|[[4Minute]]|[[Trouble Maker (duo)|Trouble Maker]]|[[Triple H (band)|Triple H]]|[[JYP Entertainment#Artists|JYP Nation]]|[[Cube Entertainment#Artists|United Cube]]}}
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| hangul         = %김현아
| hanja          = 金泫雅
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'''Kim Hyun-ah''' ({{korean|김현아}}; born June 6, 1992), known professionally as '''Hyuna''' (stylized as '''HyunA'''), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and model. She debuted as a member of the girl group [[Wonder Girls]] in February 2007. Upon leaving the ensemble shortly after, Hyuna subsequently left [[JYP Entertainment]] and joined the girl group [[4Minute]]. The group debuted in June 2009 under [[Cube Entertainment]]. In 2010, Hyuna began a solo career with a style she described as "performance-oriented music".<ref name="Interview">{{cite news|title=HEY, SEXY LADY: HYUNA, KPOP'S GANGNAM GIRL|url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/hey-sexy-lady-hyuna-k-pops-gangnam-girl/|work=[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]]|author=Robert Michael Poole|date=November 16, 2012|access-date=November 21, 2012|archive-date=June 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622075027/http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/hey-sexy-lady-hyuna-k-pops-gangnam-girl|url-status=live}}</ref> Her solo debut single "[[Change (Hyuna song)|Change]]" charted at number-two on South Korea's [[Gaon Digital Chart]].

In 2011, Hyuna gained wider public recognition with the release of her first extended play ''[[Bubble Pop!]]''. The [[Bubble Pop! (song)|title track]] sold more than three million digital copies and she became the first female [[K-pop]] solo artist to reach 100 million views on a single music video on [[YouTube]]. Later the same year, she formed the duo [[Trouble Maker (duo)|Trouble Maker]] with former [[Highlight (band)|Beast]] member [[Jang Hyun-seung|Hyunseung]], releasing the hit single "Trouble Maker". In 2012, she appeared in a successful duet rendition of [[Psy]]'s worldwide hit "[[Gangnam Style]]" and later released her second extended play ''[[Melting (EP)|Melting]]'', which featured the number-one single "[[Ice Cream (Hyuna song)|Ice Cream]]". Her next two extended plays ''[[A Talk]]'' and ''[[A+ (EP)|A+]]'' yielded the successful singles "[[Red (Hyuna song)|Red]]" and "[[Roll Deep (Hyuna song)|Roll Deep]]", respectively. Following 4Minute's disbandment in mid-2016, she released her fifth extended play ''[[A'wesome]]'', which was supported by her first concert tour The Queen's Back. In 2017, she was involved in the trio [[Triple H (South Korean band)|Triple H]] with [[Pentagon (South Korean band)|Pentagon]] members [[Hui (singer)|Hui]] and [[Dawn (rapper)|E'Dawn]] before releasing her sixth extended play ''[[Following (EP)|Following]]''.

In 2018, Hyuna ended her contract with Cube Entertainment after several internal conflicts,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|script-title=ko:큐브 "현아-이던, 신뢰 회복 불가능" 계약만료 전 방출 결정|url=http://www.kukinews.com/news/article.html?no=585307=%20and%20http://news.imaeil.com/Entertainments/2018091313543902075|website=[[Kuki News]]|last=이|first=은진|date=September 13, 2013|access-date=January 19, 2021|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091043/http://www.kukinews.com/news/article.html?no=585307%3D%20and%20http%3A%2F%2Fnews.imaeil.com%2FEntertainments%2F2018091313543902075|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|title=[MK이슈]큐브 떠난 현아 자필편지 후폭풍...평행선은 좁혀진 적 없었다|url=http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&year=2018&no=645998|work=star.mk|language=ko|access-date=November 6, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108025929/http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&year=2018&no=645998|url-status=live}}</ref> and signed with Psy's [[P Nation]] the following year.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 현아♥이던, 싸이와 계약...2019년 활동 시작|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001084781|date=January 27, 2019|access-date=January 27, 2019|archive-date=January 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127205646/https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001084781|url-status=live}}</ref> Her first digital single under [[P Nation]] "[[Flower Shower]]" became her seventh top-ten entry on the US ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[World Digital Song Sales]]. In 2021, Hyuna released her seventh extended play ''[[I'm Not Cool]]''.

==Life and career==
===1992–2009: Early life and career beginnings===
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Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992<ref name="Russell2014">{{cite book|first=Mark|last=Russell|title=K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution|page=85|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|date=April 29, 2014|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1411-1|access-date=October 30, 2016|archive-date=May 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527064350/https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|url-status=live}}</ref> in [[Seodaemun District]], [[Seoul]], South Korea.<ref name="HyunA" /> She attended Choongam Middle School and [[Korean Arts High School|Korea High School of Music and Arts]]. Hyuna graduated from [[Konkuk University]], in Contemporary Arts, and received special admission into the school.<ref>{{cite news|title=K-pop stars scholarships irk students|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2011/07/135_91131.html|work=[[The Korea Times]]|date=July 18, 2011|access-date=July 20, 2011|archive-date=May 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513073808/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2011/07/135_91131.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2006, she was revealed as a member of the [[JYP Entertainment]] managed [[girl group]] [[Wonder Girls]] as the group's main rapper. Hyuna participated in the group's debut mini album ''[[The Wonder Begins]]'', released in February 2007.<ref name="WG/IRONY">{{cite news|script-title=ko:원더걸스, 첫 쇼케이스서 '열정의 신고식'|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200702132122211130|publisher=[[MyDaily]]|language=ko|date=February 13, 2009|access-date=January 10, 2010|archive-date=July 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702113312/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200702132122211130|url-status=live}}</ref> She participated in the group's television show ''MTV Wonder Girls'' for two seasons, and co-hosted ''[[Show! Music Core]]'' with Wonder Girls' [[Ahn So-hee|Sohee]] and [[Fly to the Sky]] singer [[Brian Joo]] from May 12 – June 30, 2007. Hyuna left Wonder Girls in July, when she was removed by her parents due to their concern over her health, particularly chronic [[gastroenteritis]] and fainting spells.<ref name="sanfran">Yang, Jeff. [http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/ASIAN-POP-Next-stop-Wonderland-2493471.php Asian Pop: Next stop, Wonderland] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704230440/http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/ASIAN-POP-Next-stop-Wonderland-2493471.php |date=July 4, 2017 }}. ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]''. April 9, 2008. Retrieved March 2, 2009.</ref> In 2008, she joined [[Cube Entertainment]]. In May 2009, it was announced that Hyuna would debut as part of the girl group [[4Minute]].<ref name="JYP/CUBE">{{cite news|title=Wondergirls前成员贤雅回归歌谣届|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2009-01-04/13482327308.shtml|publisher=Sina|language=zh|access-date=January 10, 2010|archive-date=May 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506021712/http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2009-01-04/13482327308.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The group debuted with the single "[[Hot Issue (song)|Hot Issue]]" on June 15.<ref name="teaser">{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아그룹 포미닛 실루엣 티저-홈피 공개 화제폭발 '서버 마비'|trans-title=4minute Teaser Released|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200906111420161002|work=Newsen|language=ko|access-date=January 10, 2010|archive-date=June 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090623174306/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200906111420161002|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="debut">{{in lang|ko}} Kim, Hyeon-wu.[http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3651163&ctg=15 데뷔 하루 앞둔 포미닛 "라이브 걱정없어, 실력으로 승부하겠다" ("Morning Before Debut, 4minute States "We Do Not Worry About Live Performance; We Will Win Through Talent")] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023125923/http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3651163&ctg=15 |date=October 23, 2014 }}. ''[[JoongAng Ilbo|Joins.com]]''. June 17, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2010.</ref>

===2009–2010: Solo debut and rising success===
Hyuna collaborated with [[Lee Gi-kwang]] on the song "2009" for his debut album ''First Episode: A New Hero'', and also appeared in the music video of his single "Dancing Shoes," which was released on March 30, 2009. On August 13, she rapped for Navi's song "Wasteful Tears" and she also appeared in the music video. Hyuna also featured in [[Kang Dong Chul|Brave Brothers]]' song "Bittersweet," released August 18. She became part of the "Dream Team Girl Group," a promotional group for [[Samsung]]'s Anycall phone with [[Han Seung-yeon]], [[Uee]], and [[Gain (singer)|Gain]]. Their first digital single "Tomorrow" was released on October 6, 2009, and the official music video was released on October 12, starring actor [[Lee Dong-gun]].<ref>{{in lang|ko}} [http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3819551&ctg=15 복받은 이동건, 가인-한승연-유이-현아와 무슨관계? '4투모로우 뮤비 출연' ("Lucky Lee Dong-gun, What Connection with Gain-Han Seungyeon-Uee-Hyuna? 4 Tomorrow Music Video Participation")] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726014629/http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3819551&ctg=15 |date=July 26, 2014 }}. ''[[JoongAng Ilbo|Joins.com]]''. October 12, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010.</ref> As well, Hyuna released an individual version of the music video which released on October 27. She also participated in the South Korean variety show ''[[Invincible Youth]].''<ref>
{{cite web|title=The Issue Makers, Trouble Maker|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/2281/the-issue-makers-trouble-maker|work=enewsWorld|date=December 22, 2011|access-date=August 27, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827084239/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/2281/the-issue-makers-trouble-maker|url-status=dead}}
</ref> However, Hyuna left the show due to some scheduling conflicts with her group's overseas promotions on June 11, 2010.

On January 4, 2010, she released the single "[[Change (Hyuna song)|Change]]", which charted highly on various online charts.<ref name="change">{{in lang|ko}} [http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3955534&ctg=15 '''솔로' 현아, 음원 랭킹 상위권... 화제의 검색어 1위'' ("Solo" Hyun-a, Top Ranked Song...#1 Search Term)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726015433/http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3955534&ctg=15 |date=July 26, 2014 }}. ''[[JoongAng Ilbo|Joins.com]]''. January 6, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2010.</ref><ref name="change2">{{in lang|ko}} Kim, Hyeong-wu. [http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3961154&ctg=15 '섹시 고딩' 현아 '명품 복근 댄스' 주말 내내 가요계 강타 ("Sexy High School Student" Hyun-a's "Luxury Muscle Dance" Throws Hefty Punch at Pop Music)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726023123/http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3961154&ctg=15 |date=July 26, 2014 }}. ''[[JoongAng Ilbo|Joins.com]]''. January 10, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2010.</ref> The song reached number fourteen on the [[Gaon Music Chart|Gaon]] 2010 digital yearly chart with 2,469,354 copies sold.<ref name="hypemy">{{cite web|title=GDA Artiste Profile: HyunA|url=http://hype.my/events/gda-artiste-profile-hyuna/|work=Hype Malaysia|date=Dec 19, 2012|access-date=July 16, 2014|archive-date=January 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103073640/http://hype.my/events/gda-artiste-profile-hyuna/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ten days later, on January 14, the "Change" music video was flagged with a 19+ rating by the [[Ministry of Gender Equality and Family]] for being inappropriate for minors. Cube Entertainment stated that the music video would be re-edited and submitted for approval. However, broadcast station [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]], announced the music video would be restricted for a 15+ audience instead, and [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]] announced that it would still be viewable for all audiences.<ref>[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201001150828311002&search=title&searchstring=%C7%F6%BE%C6%2019 현아, 뮤비 19금(禁) 판정 "선정성 이유, 재심의 요청할 것"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917051948/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201001150828311002&search=title&searchstring=%C7%F6%BE%C6%2019 |date=September 17, 2011 }}. ''Newsen''. January 14, 2010.</ref> Hyuna's "Change" promotions ended in March 2010. She released a few more singles in 2010, including "Love Parade" featuring [[T-max]]'s member Park Yun-hwa, "Outlaw in the Wild" featuring Nassun, and produced by [[E-Tribe]].<ref>{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=201004201732271133 포미닛 현아·낯선 '황야의 무법자', 박명수·제시카의 '냉면' 될까] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407045137/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=201004201732271133 |date=April 7, 2012 }}. ''My Daily''. June 8, 2010.</ref><ref>{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201004191654251001 현아-낯선 부른 이트라이브 '황야의 무법자' 제 2의 '냉면' 될까?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203133702/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201004191654251001 |date=December 3, 2013 }}. ''Newsen''. June 8, 2010.</ref> Hyuna also participated in [[G.NA]]'s duet single "Say You Love Me", for which she wrote the rap lyrics. In October 2010, she made a cameo appearance in the thriller film ''[[Midnight FM]]'' with 4Minute member [[Son Ji-hyun|Jihyun]] on October 14, 2010.

===2011–2015: Breakthrough and comeback with 4Minute===
[[File:HyunA in 2011 May3.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Hyuna performing in May 2011|left]]

In 2011, Hyuna appeared in the Korean version of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (South Korean TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''. The show began broadcasting on June 10.<ref>{{in lang|ko}} [http://news.nate.com/view/20110520n18664 포미닛 현아, 오디션쇼 '댄싱 위드 더 스타' 출연 확정] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130053201/http://news.nate.com/view/20110520n18664 |date=January 30, 2016 }}. Nate. May 20, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2011.</ref> The same year, she released her first mini album, ''[[Bubble Pop]]'', featuring five new songs including the title track of the same name. The single was a global success, and featured on top of YouTube's "most watched today" chart after gaining one million views in two days.<ref>{{cite web|title=K-pop fans push HYUNA to top of charts: viral video spotlight|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/k-pop-fans-push-hyuna-to-top-of-charts-viral-video-spotlight-2307917.html|work=Independent|date=July 5, 2011|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827083431/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/k-pop-fans-push-hyuna-to-top-of-charts-viral-video-spotlight-2307917.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It eventually became the first music video by a K-pop artist to surpass 100 million views.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyuna, first solo K-pop artist to reach over 100 million views on YouTube with video Bubble Pop|url=http://www.india.com/buzz/hyuna-first-k-pop-artist-to-reach-over-100-million-views-on-YouTube-with-video-bubble-pop-1145415/|work=India.com|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921145136/http://www.india.com/buzz/hyuna-first-k-pop-artist-to-reach-over-100-million-views-on-YouTube-with-video-bubble-pop-1145415/|url-status=live}}</ref> Hyuna was ranked 17th on [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s '21 Under 21′, a staff-compiled list of notable young acts;<ref>"[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/467265/21-under-21-hyuna-2011 4Minute's Hyun=a make into Billboard '21 Under 21'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206185957/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/467265/21-under-21-hyuna-2011 |date=February 6, 2013 }}". ''Billboard''. September 27, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2011.</ref> while "Bubble Pop" was listed as ninth place on [[Spin (magazine)|Spin magazine]]'s "Best 20 Songs of 2011."<ref>{{cite web|title=SPIN's 20 Best Songs of 2011|url=https://www.spin.com/2011/12/spins-20-best-songs-2011//?page=0%252C20|work=Spin|last=Aaron|first=Charles|date=December 9, 2011|access-date=May 11, 2013|archive-date=August 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821232218/http://www.spin.com/2011/12/spins-20-best-songs-2011/?page=0%25252C20|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 24, 2011, Cube revealed that she would be in a co-ed unit called [[Trouble Maker (duo)|Trouble Maker]] with [[Beast (South Korean band)|BEAST]]'s [[Jang Hyun-seung|Hyunseung]]. Trouble Maker's first mini album, ''[[Trouble Maker (EP)|Trouble Maker]]'', consisted of a dance track and an emotional ballad, as well as solo songs for both Hyuna and Hyunseung.<ref>
{{cite web|title=Hyuna and Jang Hyun Seung are Trouble Makers|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1761/hyuna-and-jang-hyun-seung-are-trouble-makers|work=enewsWorld|date=November 25, 2011|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=June 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608131325/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1761/hyuna-and-jang-hyun-seung-are-trouble-makers|url-status=dead}}
</ref><ref>
{{cite web|title=Trouble Maker Releases Much Anticipated Music Video|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1886/trouble-maker-releases-much-anticipated-music-video|work=enewsWorld|date=December 1, 2011|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=June 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608144404/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1886/trouble-maker-releases-much-anticipated-music-video|url-status=dead}}
</ref> Trouble Maker performed for the first time at the [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]].<ref>
{{cite web|title=Trouble Maker Shocks With Surprise Kiss During Performance|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1848/trouble-maker-shocks-with-surprise-kiss-during-performance|work=enewsWorld|date=November 30, 2011|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=June 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608142027/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1848/trouble-maker-shocks-with-surprise-kiss-during-performance|url-status=dead}}
</ref>

In March 2012, she joined ''The Birth of a Family'', an "animal communion variety" program where idols adopt stray pets and take care of them for a certain period of time to raise awareness for animal rights. On March 14, Hyuna announced the launch of her brand ''Hyuna x SPICYCOLOR''.<ref>
{{cite web|title=4minute Hyuna Launches the 'Hyuna x Spicy Color' Line|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/10625/4minute-hyuna-launches-the-hyuna-x-spicy-color-line|work=enewsWorld|date=July 25, 2012|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827045924/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/10625/4minute-hyuna-launches-the-hyuna-x-spicy-color-line|url-status=dead}}
</ref> She also appeared in [[Psy]]'s viral music video for "[[Gangnam Style]]," having been selected personally by Psy during the initial production stage.<ref name="Interview" /> "Gangnam Style" became the most viewed K-pop music video, and drew worldwide global recognition for Hyuna.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=HyunA Talks U.S. Debut, Filming With PSY & Being Labeled Overrated|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1536202/hyuna-talks-us-debut-filming-with-psy-being-labeled-overrated|magazine=Billboard|date=January 31, 2013|access-date=August 27, 2017|archive-date=March 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310104750/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1536202/hyuna-talks-us-debut-filming-with-psy-being-labeled-overrated|url-status=live}}</ref> Psy released the female version of "Gangnam Style", known as "[[Oppa Is Just My Style]]" in August 2012, featuring additional vocals by Hyuna herself.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Gangnam Style' Becomes 'Oppa Is Just My Style': PSY's 'Girl Version' Followup, Featuring Hyuna (VIDEO)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/15/gangnam-style-becomes-opp_n_1783292.html|newspaper=Huffington Post|last=Rao|first=Mallika|date=August 15, 2012|access-date=August 17, 2012|archive-date=August 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825033358/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/15/gangnam-style-becomes-opp_n_1783292.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Hyuna released her second mini album titled ''[[Melting (EP)|Melting]]'' on October 21, 2012, with the title track "Ice Cream". The song was produced by [[Brave Brothers]] and was the first collaborative effort between the producer and Hyuna as a solo artist.<ref name="Interview" /> The video for Ice Cream was released on October 22, 2012, and features a cameo by Psy.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=HyunA, 'Gangnam Style' Star, Releases 'Ice Cream' Video with PSY: Watch|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/474530/hyuna-gangnam-style-star-releases-ice-cream-video-with-psy-watch|magazine=Billboard|date=October 22, 2012|archive-date=January 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127083005/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/474530/hyuna-gangnam-style-star-releases-ice-cream-video-with-psy-watch|url-status=live}}</ref> "Ice Cream" drew global attention, after being featured by several international media outlets.<ref>
{{cite web|title=Hyuna Draws Global Attention as ′Ice Cream′ is Covered by ′The Guardian′, ′Popjustice′ and More|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/18860/hyuna-draws-global-attention-as-ice-cream-is-covered-by-the-guardian-popjustice-and-more|work=enewsWorld|date=October 25, 2012|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827050803/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/18860/hyuna-draws-global-attention-as-ice-cream-is-covered-by-the-guardian-popjustice-and-more|url-status=dead}}
</ref> It drew a record number of views on [[YouTube]] and became the then-fastest Korean music video to reach 20 million views.<ref>
{{cite web|title=4minute Hyuna′s ′Ice Cream′ Music Video Gathers Record Views on YouTube|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/19675/4minute-hyunas-ice-cream-music-video-gathers-record-views-on-youtube|work=enewsWorld|date=November 2, 2012|access-date=August 27, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827043541/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/19675/4minute-hyunas-ice-cream-music-video-gathers-record-views-on-youtube|url-status=dead}}
</ref> ''Melting'' is also notable for Hyuna's contributions as a lyricist and composer for "Very Hot" and "To My Boyfriend".<ref>
Ho, Stewart (October 17, 2012). [http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/17919/4minute-hyunas-upcoming-solo-album-to-include-co-penned-co-written-track-very-hot "4Minute Hyuna's Upcoming Solo Album to Include Co-Penned, Co-Written Track, 'Very Hot'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726163603/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/17919/4minute-hyunas-upcoming-solo-album-to-include-co-penned-co-written-track-very-hot |date=July 26, 2014 }}. CJ E&M enewsWorld.
</ref> In the same month, it was announced that she would join four other K-pop stars; [[Sistar]]'s [[Hyolyn]], [[Secret (South Korean band)|Secret]]'s [[Jun Hyoseong|Jun Hyo-seong]], [[After School (band)|After School]]'s [[Nana (singer)|Nana]] and [[Kara (South Korean band)|Kara]]'s [[Nicole Jung|Nicole]] to form a project group titled "Dazzling Red". The group performed at the 2012 [[SBS Gayo Daejeon]].<ref name="billboard_dazzlingred">{{cite magazine|title=The Color of K-Pop: HyunA, Yo Seob and K-Pop All-Stars Unite for Charity Singles|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1481221/the-color-of-k-pop-hyuna-yo-seob-and-k-pop-all-stars-unite-for|magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=December 28, 2012|access-date=March 19, 2013|archive-date=March 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305045716/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1481221/the-color-of-k-pop-hyuna-yo-seob-and-k-pop-all-stars-unite-for|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Hyuna Gimpo airport 2014 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=1|Hyuna at Gimpo Airport in 2014]]

On May 24, Hyuna collaborated with makeup artists Son & Park to launch a series of charitable activities titled "Kiss of Hope", whose profits were donated to the education of children in poor countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=4minute Hyuna enthusiastic support poor children's charity|url=http://www.kpophunt.com/2013/05/4minute-hyuna-enthusiastic-support-poor.html|author=KPOP|access-date=October 18, 2014|archive-date=October 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023190146/http://www.kpophunt.com/2013/05/4minute-hyuna-enthusiastic-support-poor.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In March, she became a spokesmodel for the [[Toyota Corolla|2013 Toyota Corolla]]. Hyuna released the short music video "Corolla x Hyuna: My Color",<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyuna Spokesmodel For Toyota Corolla MY COLOR|url=http://24-7kpop.com/2013/03/07/hyuna-spokesmodel-for-toyota-corolla-my-color/|work=24-7kpop.com|last=Lee|first=Kim|date=March 7, 2013|access-date=May 11, 2013|archive-date=March 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312100032/http://24-7kpop.com/2013/03/07/hyuna-spokesmodel-for-toyota-corolla-my-color/}}</ref> and the "Corolla x Hyuna" mobile app which teaches her song and choreography.<ref>{{cite web|title=K-Pop Star HyunA "Goes Places" in Toyota Corolla [Video] [Photo Gallery]|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/k-pop-star-hyuna-goes-places-in-toyota-corolla-video-photo-gallery-57146.html|work=Auto Evolution|last=Radu|first=Mihnea|date=March 29, 2013|access-date=July 19, 2014|archive-date=July 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726222244/http://www.autoevolution.com/news/k-pop-star-hyuna-goes-places-in-toyota-corolla-video-photo-gallery-57146.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 11, she performed at the [[K-Pop Night Out at SXSW]] at [[Austin, Texas]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title='K-Pop Night Out' Returns for SXSW 2014 With HyunA, Jay Park & More|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5862356/k-pop-night-out-returns-for-sxsw-2014-with-hyuna-jay-park-more|magazine=Billboard|last=Oak|first=Jessica|date=July 27, 2013|access-date=April 1, 2014|archive-date=March 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305111508/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5862356/k-pop-night-out-returns-for-sxsw-2014-with-hyuna-jay-park-more|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SXSW Live Shot: HyunA: Korean superstar ropes in even Lady Gaga – Music|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2014-03-12/sxsw-live-shot-hyuna/|work=The Austin Chronicle|last=Winkie|first=Luke|date=March 12, 2014|access-date=April 1, 2014|archive-date=August 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807152022/http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2014-03-12/sxsw-live-shot-hyuna/|url-status=live}}</ref> Hyuna then went to Los Angeles to film a ''[[Funny or Die]]'' sketch with British singer [[Rita Ora]]. The two stars' "Better Walk" video was released on "Funny or Die" on April 2, 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Rita Ora & HyunA Star in Funny or Die Skit 'Girl, You Better Walk': Watch|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6039430/rita-ora-hyuna-star-in-funny-or-die-skit-girl-you-better-walk-watch|magazine=Billboard|date=March 14, 2014|archive-date=January 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116183038/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6039430/rita-ora-hyuna-star-in-funny-or-die-skit-girl-you-better-walk-watch|url-status=live}}</ref> In October, she and [[Jang Hyun-seung|Hyunseung]] made a comeback as [[Trouble Maker (duo)|Trouble Maker]]. They released the single "[[Now (Trouble Maker song)|Now]]" from their ''[[Chemistry (Trouble Maker EP)|Chemistry]]'' EP.<ref>{{cite web|title=HyunA, Hyunseung to return as Trouble Maker duo|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2013/10/398_144852.html|work=[[The Korea Times]]|date=October 23, 2013|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827050200/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2013/10/398_144852.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The song reached number one on ten of Korea's major music charts, and was deemed by Instiz.net as an [[K-pop#All-Kill|All-Kill]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Trouble Maker tops charts|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2979539|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=October 28, 2013|access-date=August 27, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827043209/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2979539|url-status=live}}</ref> It also topped ''Billboard'' K-Pop Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Sex Sells: Trouble Maker's 'Now' Tops the K-Pop Hot 100|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5785856/sex-sells-trouble-makers-now-tops-the-k-pop-hot-100|magazine=Billboard|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=October 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021102728/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5785856/sex-sells-trouble-makers-now-tops-the-k-pop-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2014, she released her third album titled ''[[A Talk]]'' and its lead single "[[Red (Hyuna song)|Red]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyuna to give fans something to talk about|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/07/135_161099.html|work=[[The Korea Times]]|date=July 16, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827043020/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/07/135_161099.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=HyunA Poses Topless to Announce New Single|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6157859/hyuna-topless-new-single-a-talk-teaser-photos|magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=July 16, 2014|access-date=July 17, 2014|archive-date=July 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720213130/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6157859/hyuna-topless-new-single-a-talk-teaser-photos|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=HyunA twerks her way to 'Red' solo return|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140729000695&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|date=July 29, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827044559/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140729000695&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}</ref> To promote the album, Hyuna appeared in her own reality show titled ''Hyuna's Free Month'', which showcased various aspects of her daily life.<ref>{{cite web|title=4Minute HyunA to appear in her own reality show|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140715001166&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|date=July 15, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827051138/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140715001166&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Red'' proved to be a success, with Billboard praising her for establishing herself as a global pop brand<ref>{{cite magazine|title=HyunA Solidifies Her Diva Brand in Sizzling 'Red' Video: Watch|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6190269/hyuna-red-video-mv-watch-brand|magazine=Billboard|date=July 29, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=July 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710091104/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6190269/hyuna-red-video-mv-watch-brand|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Rolling Stone]] naming "Red" number five on their list of the top ten music videos of 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=From Taylor Swift's luxurious mansion freakout to OG Maco's low-budget hotel turn-up, the best clips of the year|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-best-music-videos-of-2014-20141229|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Suarez|first=Jessica|date=December 29, 2014|access-date=December 29, 2014|archive-date=December 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230000759/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-best-music-videos-of-2014-20141229|url-status=live}}</ref> The album also topped charts in Taiwan.<ref>{{cite web|title=HyunA tops Taiwan's charts with 'RED'|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140828001075&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|date=August 28, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827051111/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140828001075&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2015, she released her fourth mini album ''A+'', with the lead single titled "Because I'm the Best" featuring [[Jung Il-hoon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=[New Release] Hyuna|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3008294|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=August 25, 2015|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827045913/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3008294|url-status=live}}</ref> Hyuna made her comeback on ''M! Countdown'' and performed "Ice, Ice" featuring [[Hwasa]].<ref>
{{cite web|title=4minute′s Hyuna to Make Comeback on ′M COUNTDOWN′ Today (8/20)|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/96950/4minutes-hyuna-to-make-comeback-on-m-countdown-today-820|work=enewsWorld|date=August 20, 2015|access-date=August 27, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827045103/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/96950/4minutes-hyuna-to-make-comeback-on-m-countdown-today-820|url-status=dead}}
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===2016–present: Continued soloist success, label changes and upcoming projects===
On June 13, 2016, it was announced that 4Minute had made the decision to disband. Hyuna was the only member of the group to renew her contract with Cube Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|title=4Minute to disband, only Hyuna renews contract|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20160613002900315|work=[[Yonhap News Agency]]|date=June 13, 2016|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827045220/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20160613002900315|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the group's disbandment, she resumed her activities as a solo artist, with the release of her fifth mini album ''[[A'wesome]]'' and its title track "[[How's This?]]" ({{korean|어때 (eottae?}}), on August 1, 2016. Behind-the-scenes footage of Hyuna's album's preparation was featured on her solo reality program ''HyunA X19''.<ref>
{{cite web|title=Hyuna to Share Sexy Kiss Scene on First Episode of ′HyunA X-19′|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/107770/hyuna-to-share-sexy-kiss-scene-on-first-episode-of-hyuna-x-19-all-kpop-news|work=enewsWorld|date=August 16, 2016|access-date=August 27, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827043405/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/107770/hyuna-to-share-sexy-kiss-scene-on-first-episode-of-hyuna-x-19-all-kpop-news|url-status=dead}}
</ref> The album topped nine local music charts upon release.<ref>{{cite web|title=HyunA returns solo, dominates music charts|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/08/398_210859.html|date=August 2, 2016|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827083609/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/08/398_210859.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She embarked on her first solo Asia tour soon after.<ref>{{cite web|title=HyunA to embark on Asia tour in September|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/07/398_210367.html|work=[[The Korea Times]]|date=July 27, 2016|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827083735/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/07/398_210367.html|url-status=live}}</ref> To mark her tenth anniversary, Hyuna announced a fan-meeting tour in North America. She visited ten cities in total during February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=K-pop singer HyunA goes on global tour|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170113000787&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|date=January 13, 2017|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827050943/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170113000787&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 3, 2017, Cube Entertainment confirmed that she and Pentagon members Hui and E'Dawn were set to debut in May as new sub-unit, [[Triple H (band)|Triple H]]. On April 4, Cube TV debuted a new reality TV program called ''Triple H Detective Agency''.<ref>{{cite news|title=HyunA's new project group Triple H releases '365 Fresh' choreography practice video|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/05/08/0200000000AEN20170508003100315.html|work=[[Yonhap News Agency]]|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827090828/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/05/08/0200000000AEN20170508003100315.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hyuna's new group Triple H to release debut|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3032531|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=April 21, 2017|access-date=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827083745/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3032531|url-status=live}}</ref> Hyuna released her sixth mini album ''[[Following (EP)|Following]]'' and its title track "[[Babe (Hyuna song)|Babe]]" on August 29, 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title='Following' invites HyunA's fans to 'trust and follow' her|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170829000911|publisher=[[The Korea Herald]]|last=Yoon|first=Min-sik|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=August 29, 2017|archive-date=August 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829122423/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170829000911|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 2, 2017, the rapper attended the [[Melon Music Awards|2017 Melon Music Awards]], where she premiered the single "[[Lip & Hip (song)|Lip & Hip]]". It was officially released two days later.<ref>{{Cite news|script-title=ko:[단독] 현아, 멜론뮤직어워드서 첫 컴백무대..'역대급 10주년'|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110785790|language=ko|date=November 29, 2017|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=December 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205042133/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110785790|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lip & Hip|url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10116876|website=[[Melon (online music service)|Melon]]|language=ko|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=August 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805102315/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10116876|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:170904 언니네 라디오 출퇴근 (3).jpg|thumb|upright=1|left|Hyuna in September 2017]]

On August 2, 2018, photos of Hyuna with [[Pentagon (South Korean band)|Pentagon]]'s E'Dawn were released. Cube Entertainment denied rumors that they were dating, however, she and E'Dawn held an interview with [[Yeonhap News]] later that day, admitting to their relationship which began in May 2016, after they had got to know each other through their project group [[Triple H (band)|Triple H]] promotions. The company responded to Hyuna's confirmation of the dating rumors by cancelling all previously planned performances for Triple H, on-air appearances and fan events including a fan meet-up that was scheduled on the next day.<ref>{{Cite news|script-title=ko:현아♥이던 트리플H, 당당한 열애 고백 그러나 씁쓸한 마무리|url=http://news.hankyung.com/article/2018080407047|work=[[The Korea Economic Daily]]|language=ko|date=August 4, 2018|access-date=November 6, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108025908/http://news.hankyung.com/article/2018080407047|url-status=live}}</ref> Fans were divided in reactions to the event, with some calling for E'Dawn to be removed from Pentagon, and others focusing on how the company mistreated her and E'Dawn after releasing the scandal, rather than on their relationship.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Fans divided in reactions to Hyuna and E'Dawn's relationship {{!}} Malay Mail|url=https://www.malaymail.com/s/1661397/fans-divided-in-reactions-to-hyuna-and-edawns-relatiionship|language=en|access-date=November 8, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108065458/https://www.malaymail.com/s/1661397/fans-divided-in-reactions-to-hyuna-and-edawns-relatiionship|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 13, Cube Entertainment announced that they would be terminating their contracts, citing that they could not "maintain trust" with them. However, the company announced that they would still remain in discussion with both of them until further notice. Cube Entertainment cited "loss of trust" as a reason saying "After much deliberation, we've concluded that the trust between the company and the artists had been damaged to a degree that it cannot be restored, leading us to believe expulsion is necessary," in its official statement.<ref name="auto" /> On October 15, Cube Entertainment officially confirmed Hyuna's departure.<ref name="auto1" />

On January 27, 2019, she signed with [[P Nation]], a new agency founded by Psy since he left [[YG Entertainment]] in May 2018.<ref name="auto2" /> On November 5, 2019, she released a single titled ''[[Flower Shower]]'', her first release under P Nation.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=HyunA Returns Triumphant With 'Flower Shower' Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8542760/hyuna-flower-shower-video|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 5, 2019|archive-date=November 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106090541/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8542760/hyuna-flower-shower-video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=HyunA is a flower with attitude in her gorgeous solo comeback teaser photos|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/hyuna-is-a-flower-with-attitude-in-her-gorgeous-solo-comeback-teaser-photos|website=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=November 5, 2019|archive-date=November 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105021637/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/10/hyuna-is-a-flower-with-attitude-in-her-gorgeous-solo-comeback-teaser-photos|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=September 2024}} In January 2021, P Nation announced Hyuna's first comeback since "Flower Shower", with the release of her seventh EP ''[[I'm Not Cool]]'' and its [[I'm Not Cool (song)|title track]] of the same name, which was released on January 28.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아, 28일 컴백 확정|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210108/104831653/1|website=Sports Dong-a|language=ko|date=January 8, 2021|access-date=January 20, 2021|archive-date=February 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228194513/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210108/104831653/1|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 9, 2021, Hyuna and [[Dawn (rapper)|Dawn]] collaborated to release their duet EP ''[[1+1=1]]''.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아♥던, 9월 9일 듀엣 컴백...새 앨범 '1+1=1' 로고 모션 공개|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001341639|website=Xports News|language=ko|date=August 31, 2021|access-date=August 31, 2021|archive-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831012439/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001341639|url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 7, 2022, it was announced that Hyuna would be attending the ''J-Rim Super Nova Festival'' with Dawn, taking place on July 2–3, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:'제이림 슈퍼노바 페스티벌' 현아‧던 참여...'빌보드 1위' 24k골든-DJ 리햅까지 초호화 라인업|trans-title=Hyuna and Dawn participated in the 'Jlime Super Nova Festival'... 'Billboard No. 1' 24k Golden - Super luxurious lineup from DJ Rehab|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000363641|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=spoTV News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Won-gyeom|date=June 7, 2022|access-date=June 7, 2022|archive-date=June 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607073648/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000363641|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 20, 2022, Hyuna released her eighth EP ''[[Nabillera]]'' and its [[Nabillera (song)|title track]] of the same name.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아, 1년 6개월 만에 솔로 컴백|trans-title=Hyuna, solo comeback after 1 year and 6 months|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/016/0002015068|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=Herald Biz|language=ko|last=Ko|first=Seung-hee|date=July 13, 2022|access-date=July 13, 2022|archive-date=July 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713180404/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/016/0002015068|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 29, 2022, P Nation announced that Hyuna would be leaving the company after deciding not to renew her contract.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아·던, 싸이 품 떠난다 '피네이션과 전속계약 만료|trans-title=Hyuna and Dawn leave Psy's arms 'exclusive contract with P-Nation expires'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000311707|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=[[JTBC]]|language=ko|last=Park|first=Sang-hu|date=August 29, 2022|access-date=August 29, 2022|archive-date=August 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829122423/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000311707|url-status=live}}</ref>

On November 6, 2023, it was reported that Hyuna had signed an exclusive contract with [[At Area]].<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:현아, 그루비룸 품으로 갔다..파격 행보 [단독]|url=https://v.daum.net/v/20231106100018161|website=언론사 뷰|access-date=November 6, 2023|archive-date=November 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106015946/https://v.daum.net/v/20231106100018161|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 2024, it was announced that Hyuna would make a comeback on May 2 with her ninth EP ''[[Attitude (Hyuna EP)|Attitude]]'' with the title track ''[[Q&A (Hyuna song)|Q&A]]''.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:'새출발' 현아, 5월 컴백..."최근 신보 녹음 마무리" [공식입장]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001712308|website=News Naver|access-date=April 9, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아, 그루비룸 손잡고 5월 컴백[공식]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000955106|website=[[Sports Kyunghyang]]|access-date=April 11, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907184249/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000955106|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 16, 2025, it was announced that Hyuna would make a comeback on April 30 with a new single titled ''Mrs. Nail''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1987599|script-title=ko:[단독] '용준형♥' 현아, 결혼 후 첫 본업 컴백…30일 '퍼포먼스 퀸' 귀환|date=April 16, 2025|accessdate=April 16, 2025|publisher=XportsNews|via=Website}}</ref>

==Personal life==
On November 28, 2019, Hyuna posted a letter on Instagram where she opened up about her health. She revealed that, in 2016, she was diagnosed with depression and panic disorder. Additionally, she revealed she experienced foggy vision, causing her to collapse. Thinking they were symptoms of her panic disorder, she ignored it. However, after seeing a doctor, she received a brain wave test that concluded a diagnosis of [[vasovagal syncope]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=HyunA's fainting spells delay comeback single|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3098568/hyuna-suffers-fainting-spells-delaying-comeback-single-good|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|date=August 25, 2020|access-date=July 27, 2023|archive-date=July 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727002348/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3098568/hyuna-suffers-fainting-spells-delaying-comeback-single-good|url-status=live}}</ref> The following year Hyuna opened up about her struggles on [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s ''[[Radio Star (TV series)|Radio Star]]'', where she stated she has been struggling for nearly 10 years with vasovagal syncope.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:[리뷰IS] '라스' 현아, 우울증 공황장애 고백→던 향한 애정공세|trans-title=[Review IS] 'Ras' Hyuna confesses to depression and panic disorder → Affection towards Dawn|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003048979|website=n.news|last=Hwang|first=So-young|date=August 27, 2020|access-date=July 23, 2022|archive-date=July 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722235432/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003048979|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Relationships===
On August 2, 2018, Hyuna revealed that she has been in a relationship with [[Pentagon (South Korean band)|Pentagon]] member [[Dawn (rapper)|E'Dawn]] since May 2016.<ref name="naver1">{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아·펜타곤 이던, 당당한 열애 인정 "2년째 열애중, 속이고 싶지 않아"|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=011&aid=0003364263|website=[[The Seoul Economy Daily]]|language=ko|date=August 3, 2018|access-date=August 4, 2018|archive-date=May 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517023321/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/011/0003364263|url-status=live}}</ref> They got engaged on February 3, 2022, with the couple posting the announcement on Instagram.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:현아♥던, 결혼 임박...6년 열애 끝 공개 프러포즈 "MARRY ME?|trans-title=Hyuna♥Dawn, getting married imminently... Public proposal after 6 years of dating "MARRY ME?"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000847256|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=MK Sports|language=ko|author=Kim Na-young|date=February 3, 2022|access-date=February 3, 2022|archive-date=February 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203150607/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000847256|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2022, Hyuna posted on her Instagram account that the couple had separated.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:청혼까지 했는데..현아 던, 6년만 결별 "좋은 동료로 남기로"[종합]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000660118|author=Hwang Hye-jin|access-date=November 30, 2022|archive-date=November 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130125002/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000660118|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hyun Ah on Instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CllK0HwPdFC/|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=December 6, 2022|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206181938/https://www.instagram.com/p/CllK0HwPdFC/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 8, 2024, Hyuna's agency announced that she would be marrying singer [[Yong Jun-hyung]]. The wedding took place on October 11, 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/hyuna-marries-yong-junhyung-in-enchanting-garden-wedding-ceremony-watch-video/articleshow/114150116.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=11 October 2024|title=HyunA marries Yong Junhyung in enchanting garden wedding ceremony|accessdate=2024-10-11}}</ref>

==Endorsements==
On March 15, 2018, Hyuna became the ambassador for the German brand [[Puma (brand)|Puma]], where she digested the two opposing concepts of&nbsp;'Pink&nbsp;or&nbsp;Black" for the brand's campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:현아, 푸마 앰버서더 화보..."나다운 섹시함과 당당함"|trans-title=Hyuna, Puma ambassador pictorial "Sexy and dignified like me"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/008/0003993250?sid=103|website=[[Money Today]]|language=ko|last=Ma|first=ara|date=January 16, 2018|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204053/https://n.news.naver.com/article/008/0003993250?sid=103|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"최강 섹시美"...현아, 패왕의 카리스마와 당당함|trans-title="The most sexy beauty" Hyuna, the queen's charisma and boldness|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/112/0002993397?sid=103|website=[[Herald POP]]|language=ko|last=Jang|first=Woo-young|date=January 15, 2018|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204054/https://n.news.naver.com/article/112/0002993397?sid=103|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 19, 2019, Hyuna released pictorial and a video,&nbsp;for 'Puma Light Sandals' campaign, where she appeared as the brand ambassador alongside [[Dawn (rapper)|Dawn]].<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:푸마, 앰배서더 현아&효종과 함께한 서머 캠페인 화보 공개|trans-title=PUMA releases summer campaign pictorial with ambassadors Hyuna & Hyojong|url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/223404|website=Insight|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Yujin|date=March 19, 2019|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204052/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/223404|url-status=live}}</ref> Later in 2019 Hyuna inked endorsement deal with the brand again, where she released a pictorial and a video for 'Trail Fox' campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[Y패션] 현아, 스니커즈 화보X필름 공개...청초한 반전 매력|trans-title=[Y Fashion] Hyuna, sneaker pictorial X film released Neat reverse charm|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/052/0001325897|website=[[YTN]]|language=ko|last=Kang|first=Nae-ri|date=August 1, 2019|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204048/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/052/0001325897|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2020, [[Calvin Klein (fashion house)|Calvin Klein]] announced Hyuna as their ambassador for the "CK ONE" collections.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"자신감 넘치는 완벽몸매" 현아의 건강한 에너지 [화보]|trans-title="Perfect body full of confidence" Hyuna's healthy energy [Picture]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003533882|website=[[Sports Chosun]]|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Ji-hyun|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204052/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003533882|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:현아, 속옷 화보서 탄탄 바디라인 과시...'건강미 폭발'|trans-title=Hyuna shows off her body line in underwear pictorial 'Explosion of health'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001115304|website=sports news|language=ko|last=Choi|first=Ji-young|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204049/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001115304|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 13, 2021, Spanish [[Fashion design|fashion house]]&nbsp;[[Loewe (fashion brand)|Loewe]] announced that they selected Hyuna as their new global ambassador.<ref>{{cite web|title=HyunA is Loewe's new global ambassador|url=https://vogue.sg/hyuna-loewe/|website=[[Vogue Singapore|vogue]]|language=en|date=July 13, 2021|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204049/https://vogue.sg/hyuna-loewe/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: South Korea's HyunA Is Loewe's Newest Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/hyuna-loewe-ambassador-kpop-1234879711/|website=wwd|language=en|date=July 13, 2021|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911204050/https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/hyuna-loewe-ambassador-kpop-1234879711/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" | 2010
| ''[[Midnight FM]]''
| Herself
| Cameo
|}

===Television shows===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" | 2007
| ''[[Show! Music Core]]''
| Host with [[Ahn So-hee]] and [[Brian Joo]]
|-
! scope="row" | 2009–2010
| ''[[Invincible Youth]]''
| Cast member (as part a [[Invincible Youth#G7 members|G7 member]])
|-
! scope="row" | 2010
| ''Waving the Korean Flag''
| Cast member
|-
! scope="row" | 2011
| ''[[Dancing with the Stars (South Korean TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''
| Contestant (partnered with Nam Kee-yong)
|-
! scope="row" | 2012
| ''[[Saturday Freedom#Birth of a Family|Birth of a Family 2]]''
| Cast member
|-
! scope="row" | 2014
| ''Hyuna's Free Month''
| rowspan="2" | Documentary
|-
! scope="row" | 2016
| ''Hyuna X 19''
|-
! scope="row" | 2017
| ''Triple H Detective Agency''
| Cast member
|-
! scope="row" | 2017–2018
| ''[[The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project]]''
| Mentor
|}

==Discography==
{{Portal|South Korea|Pop music|Music}}
{{Main|Hyuna discography}}
{{See also|4Minute discography|Wonder Girls discography}}
{{For|Hyuna's songwriting credits|List of songs written by Hyuna}}

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Bubble Pop!]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Melting (EP)|Melting]]'' (2012)
* ''[[A Talk]]'' (2014)
* ''[[A+ (EP)|A+]]'' (2015)
* ''[[A'wesome]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Following (EP)|Following]]'' (2017)
* ''[[I'm Not Cool]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Nabillera]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Attitude (Hyuna EP)|Attitude]]'' (2024)

===Collaborative EP===
* ''[[1+1=1]]'' <span style="font-size:85%">with [[Dawn (rapper)|Dawn]]</span> (2021)

==Concerts==
'''Headlining'''
* The Queen's Back (2016–2017)

'''Co-headlining'''
* [[United Cube Concert – One]] {{small|(with other [[Cube Entertainment|United Cube]] artists)}} (2018)<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:큐브엔터테인먼트, 패밀리 콘서트 6월 16일 개최..'5년 만'|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000467876|work=mkculture|language=ko|date=May 5, 2018|access-date=May 8, 2018|archive-date=April 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428164923/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000467876|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''Festivals'''
* SXSW Music Festival in North America (2013)
* Viral Fest Asia 2016 (2016)

==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Hyuna}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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