4minute wins 'K-Pop New Artist of the Year' award at "2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards"

On February 6th, the ladies of 4minute proudly received the "K-Pop New Artist of the Year" award at the "2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards", held in Tokyo's Midtown Hall. 4minute stated, "It's an honor to be chosen by Billboard Japan 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 forward 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 next Japanese single, "Why". Congratulations, ladies! == Source + Photos: TV Report via Daum