4Ten
4TEN | |
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| Also known as | POTEN |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Jungle Entertainment |
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4Ten (Hangul:포텐, formerly POTEN), commonly stylized as 4TEN, is a South Korean girl group formed in 2014 by Jungle Entertainment. The group currently consists of four members: Hyeji, Hyejin, Heeo, and Yun.
Name
The group debuted under the name 4TEN in 2014. The name comes from the word "potential".[1]
In 2015, the group changed their name to POTEN after having revealing a new line-up with five members. The new name also has the same acronym of their original name.
Career
2014: Debut with Tornado
4Ten released their first digital single "Tornado" on August 26, 2014.[2]The group made their official debut stage on M Countdown two days later, on August 28.[3]
2015: Why, Lineup change, Go Easy
4Ten released their second digital single "Why" on January 5, 2015. The video for the song was shot in New York City.[4]
On June 19, Jungle Entertainment announced that TEM and Eujin left the group, and the group was adding three new members: Hio, Yoon and Hajeong. The group also changed their name to Poten.[5]The group released their third digital single "Go Easy" on July 3, 2015 and performed the next day at Yongsan Garrison for the annual 4th of July celebration.
2016: Hajeong's departure, Jack of All Trades
In early 2016 it was revealed that member Hajeong had left the group, and they would continue as a quartet, once again using the name 4TEN. They have announced the release of their first mini-album, Jack of All Trades.
Members timeline
Timeline
Discography
EPs
- Jack of All Trades (2016)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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| "Tornado" | 2014 | — |
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Jack of All Trades |
| "왜 이래 (Why)" | 2015 | — |
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| "살살해 (Go Easy)" | — |
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| "지독하게 (Severely)" | 2016 | — |
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Filmography
Television
Variety show appearances
| Year | Date | Channel | Title | Members | Ref. |
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| 2014 | December 2–16 | MBC Music | Idol School | 4TEN | [citation needed] |
| December 4 | OBS Gyeongin TV | Music & Movie | 4TEN | ||
| 2015 | February 9 | Mnet | Yaman TV | 4TEN | |
| February 19-20 | MBC | Idol Star Athletics Championships | Hyeji, Eujin |
Others
| Year | Date | Channel | Title | Members | Ref. |
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| 2015 | February 9 | Mnet | Mwave [MEET & GREET] | 4TEN | |
| February 14 | Arirang | K-POPULOUS | 4TEN |
References
- ^ Ghim, Sora. "Girl Group 4TEN Released Debut Song 'Tornado!'". BNTNews. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/08/new-girl-group-4ten-whirl-in-like-a-tornado-with-debut-mv
- ^ "4TEN's Tem releases a short rap track ahead of their August 26 debut". Koreaboo. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
External links
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