Kim Hyun Ah (Hangul: 김현아; Hanja: 金泫雅; English: HyunA), born June 6, 1992, b… Read Full Bio ↴Kim Hyun Ah (Hangul: 김현아; Hanja: 金泫雅; English: HyunA), born June 6, 1992, better known by her stage name Hyun Ah (현아), is a Korean dance-pop/hip-hop and electronic artist from Seoul, South Korea. Popularly known as the main rapper and dancer of the girl group 4minute, Hyun Ah made her solo debut in January of 2010 with the song Change (feat. 용준형 From Beast). She is fluent in Korean, Japanese and Mandarin, and most recently, is learning English.

In 2007, when she was 14, Hyun Ah debuted in the girl group Wonder Girls under the JYP Entertainment label, staying with the group for the release of their debut EP, "The Wonder Begins". She left before the release of their second single, "Tell Me", due to health reasons. Two years later, she began being featured on other artists' songs and was eventually transferred to JYP's sister label Cube Entertainment. In May 2009, Hyun Ah's re-debut in the girl group 4minute was announced, with the release of their debut single, "Hot Issue", in June 2009.

In addition to her roles in Wonder Girls and 4minute, Hyun Ah took part in the project group 4Tomorrow, along with After School's UEE, KARA's Seungyeon and Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in.

Hyun Ah went to the Korea High School of Music and Arts, and cites Beyoncé, The Pussycat Dolls, Rain, and BoA as her favorite musicians and influences.

Straight Up
HyunA Lyrics

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Geu nuga nal nuga mireonae
Jasinitdamyeon eonjedeun dojeonhae
Gudi anbwado neon bulganeung hae
Ppeonhae hanbangimyeon K. O.

Eodi geu nuga nal nuga mireonae
Jasinitdamyeon eonjedeun dojeonhae
Gudi anbwado jeoldae bulganeung hae

Ppeonhae hanbangimyeon K. O.

Swipge neom boljariga
Aniya hangsang nan ijarie (e! Ei~)
Nan ijarie (e! Ei~)

Gamhi niga swipge yeogil neom bwa
Utgijimara deoldeoltteoneun geobwa
Geobwa naega hangsang malhaetjana
Geureodaga hanbange hukga
Heuteureojiji ma (a! Ait~)
Heuteureojiji ma (a! Ait~)
Heuteureojiji ma (a! Ait~)

Geu nugudeun nareul mireonae
Bwa oneuldo nan naege dojeonhae
Sumi beokchajiman ajik geotteunhae
Naege kkabuldagan K. O.

Eodi geu nugudeun nareul mireonae
Ajikkkajido nan naege dojeonhae
Mwodeun eokjiro haeseon bulganeung hae
Naege kkabuldagan K. O.

Swipge neom boljariga aniya
Hangsang nan ijarie (e! Ei~)
Nan ijarie (e! Ei~)
Gamhi niga swipge yeogil neom bwa
Geureodaga hanbange hukga
Heuteureojiji ma (a! Ait~)
Heuteureojiji ma (a! Ait~)

Swipge neom boljariga
Aniya hangsang nan ijarie (e! Ei~)
Nan ijarie (e! Ei~)
Gamhi niga swipge yeogil neom bwa
Geureodaga hanbange hukga
Heuteureojiji ma (a! Ait~)
Heuteureojiji ma (a! Ait~)

Heuteureojiji ma (x6)

Overall Meaning

HyunA's song "Straight Up" speaks about confidence and resilience. The chorus states, "Whoever tries to bring me down, I knock them out. Even if someone tries to stop me, I always shine bright. Don't hesitate or falter." The verses build on this theme, talking about the challenges the artist faces, but asserting that she will never give up. The tone of the song is bold and assertive, with strong beats and powerful rap verses.

The lyrics express a message of self-assuredness and determination. The phrase "hanbangimyeon K. O." in the chorus means "knock out with one punch," illustrating the singer's determination to overcome her obstacles. The line "unga hangsang malhaetjana/ geureodaga hanbange hukga" translates to "I always said so/ and now it's time to show what I'm capable of." Overall, the song encourages listeners to be confident, embrace their strengths, and never give up on their dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Geu nuga nal nuga mireonae
Someone is watching me, trying to figure me out

Jasinitdamyeon eonjedeun dojeonhae
No matter when I start, they're always ahead of me

Gudi anbwado neon bulganeung hae
Even if you're not good, you shine

Ppeonhae hanbangimyeon K. O.
If you make a mistake, it's a knock-out

Eodi geu nuga nal nuga mireonae
Wherever I go, someone is trying to figure me out

Gudi anbwado jeoldae bulganeung hae
You shine bright no matter what

Ppeonhae hanbangimyeon K. O.
If you make a mistake, it's a knock-out

Swipge neom boljariga
I have to dodge quickly

Aniya hangsang nan ijarie (e! Ei~)
No, I always know (hey hey)

Gamhi niga swipge yeogil neom bwa
You're trying to catch me off guard

Utgijimara deoldeoltteoneun geobwa
Watch out for the attacks that come unexpectedly