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HyunA, once a core member of the girl group 4Minute, has found herself in the middle of criticism again — but this time, it's not just about her personal life. On June 18, she took to Instagram to mark the group’s anniversary, posting throwback photos of the members and writing a heartfelt caption.
The post surprised many fans. It was the first time in nearly a decade that HyunA publicly acknowledged 4Minute's debut anniversary, and it didn't go unnoticed.
Shortly after HyunA’s post went live, fans and critics began discussing the timing of her sudden gesture. One netizen pointed out on X (formerly Twitter),
“It’s the first time HyunA has celebrated 4Minute’s anniversary in nine years.”
For the first time in 9 years, Hyuna celebrates 4Minute’s debut anniversary.
— ponia 🍉 (@tracesof4minute) June 18, 2025
Jihyun has personally contacted all the members and congratulated them.#16Yearswith4Minute #4Minute #포미닛 pic.twitter.com/v4Q7gdiLaX
The comment quickly spread, triggering debates across fan communities. Some interpreted the post as a sincere nod to her past, while others weren’t convinced. A growing number of online users suggested that HyunA’s decision may have had less to do with nostalgia and more with managing her public image, especially in the wake of her controversial marriage earlier this year.
flopping so bad she gotta acknowledge the group https://t.co/BVLp1AbihB
— niza (@coloredseung) June 18, 2025
From the red lipstick diva of Kpop to the Burning Sun offender's flopping wife. She digged her own grave and no one really cares about her anymore. I really really liked both 4minute and her but she turned out to be a huge disappointment in the end... https://t.co/mFv65QBmZk
— pinokino 🌙 (@ddana_nuna) June 19, 2025
Adding more fuel to the fire were rumors of a rift between HyunA and her former groupmates. These rumors gained traction after none of the 4Minute members were seen attending HyunA’s wedding, which drew attention from longtime fans.
However, those speculations were somewhat cooled down by Nam Jihyun, a fellow 4Minute member, who posted a group photo to celebrate the group’s anniversary.
Her move seemed like an attempt to publicly show unity — or at least respect for their shared history — despite what may or may not be going on behind the scenes.
The online reaction remained mixed, but the tone among some netizens grew critical. Many accused HyunA of trying to win back fans amid recent backlash tied to her marriage.
Comments like “She’s trying too hard to fix her image” and “It feels desperate” flooded social media platforms, as users debated whether the post was an honest celebration or a calculated PR move.
hyuna trying to rehab her image this way is such an interesting choice https://t.co/cXftOEzEVS
— mothman's tramp stamp (@withabubblegun) June 19, 2025
she literally never acknowledges 4minute until she desperately needs the notoriety hyuna why are you so awful https://t.co/EVYzsBI8L4
— morning (@bomubbabang) June 18, 2025
While a chunk of the public criticized her timing, some fans showed support, saying it was good to see her acknowledge her 4Minute roots again — even if it took years.