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Sunmi's Free-Spirited Performance in the Pouring Rain — Comeback Today with 'Forever July'

Singer Sunmi put on a special performance to announce her new release, dancing freely in the pouring rain that drenched the entire country that day. Having already teased the 'rain' concept through two music video teasers, Sunmi took it to the next level by literally stepping out into the rain on release day — perfectly capturing the mood of the song. Photo | Sunmi's SNS "Today's the Day" — Sunmi Jumps into the Rain On the 15th, Sunmi posted a video on her SNS with the caption "Today's the day, Forever July." In the clip, she appears on a nighttime street holding an umbrella — then sets it down and throws herself into the pouring rain. Soaking wet with arms spread wide, dancing freely, she left a seriously strong impression. A relaxed look in a white tee and denim pants, and a bright smile that never fades even while getting drenched. The excitement of a new release was written all over every moment of the video. Photo | Sunmi's SNS "Feels Like a Movie Scene" — Fans Go Wild Fans who saw the video absolutely loved it. Reactions like "So Sunmi," "Looks like a movie scene on a rainy day," and "I'm so hyped for the new song" kept pouring in. The 'rain' narrative that flowed naturally from the earlier teasers hit even harder when the actual heavy rain on release day matched it perfectly, creating an even more dramatic atmosphere. It really did rain heavily across most of the country that day. Seoul in particular was hit with intense rain of up to 50mm per hour, accompanied by strong gusts and thunder and lightning. The weather felt almost fated, making the vibe of 'Forever July' feel all the more real. Photo | Sunmi's SNS 6 PM Today — 'Forever July' Drops Sunmi's new digital single 'Forever July' is available on all major music streaming platforms as of 6 PM on the 15th. The track takes a fresh look at summer as a season full of memories and heat, and fans are eager to hear what story Sunmi has to tell this time. Fun fact — Sunmi debuted in 2007 as a member of the Wonder Girls and won a ton of love, then launched her solo career in 2013 with '24 Hours' and has been blazing her own unique path ever since.

Sunmi Drops Second 'Forever July' Teaser — A Rainy Summer Narrative

Singer Sunmi is heating up her comeback by releasing the second MV teaser for her new digital single 'Forever July.' On the 13th, she unveiled the teaser video through her official SNS and YouTube channel. While the first teaser subtly hinted at the song's vibe with a humid summer atmosphere and dreamy mood, this second teaser dives deeper into the song's narrative with full-on performance and vibrant direction. A Presence Burned into Memory in the Rain In the newly released video, Sunmi moves between an indoor setting and the city streets, blending performance with nuanced emotional acting. A standout moment — her silhouette stretching both arms out in the rain against a pitch-black backdrop — left a powerful impression, once again cementing Sunmi's one-of-a-kind presence. On top of that, a snippet of the lyrics 'this summer is cruel' along with part of the melody was revealed for the first time, instantly catching everyone's ears. Following the chorus that was shared earlier, yet another audio preview lifted the veil and painted an even clearer picture of the new track's emotional world. Cinematic Details, Growing Curiosity Holding an umbrella while still getting soaked, a phone notification warning of water damage, rain-drenched pants — every little detail added a sense of realism. The stylish direction created an almost cinematic atmosphere, making fans even more curious about what story will unfold in the full music video. Scenes that naturally connect to the previously released concept photos also caught attention. Wearing the same outfit from the concept photos while dancing with a clear umbrella, and a shot of her lying in bed — these moments flow seamlessly into a single narrative, completing Sunmi's new concept with a direction that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. A Fresh Perspective on Summer 'Forever July' is a track that reimagines summer — a season usually remembered for its scorching heat — through a brand-new lens. Sunmi has always carved out her own space with unique music and concepts, and fans are eager to see what new side of herself she'll show through this latest release. Sunmi's new digital single 'Forever July' drops on the 15th at 6 PM KST across all major music streaming platforms.

Comeback! HyoLyn Returns with Full Self-Produced Album — Title Track 'ChecK' and 7 Songs Total

Artist HyoLyn has revealed the tracklist for her new album 'OriginaLyn,' a record that's entirely her own. Her agency ReH Entertainment posted the official tracklist for HyoLyn's 4th mini album — dropping on the 22nd at 6PM — on their official channels, officially kicking off the comeback countdown! The full 7-track tracklist including title track 'ChecK' The album features a total of 7 tracks: title track 'ChecK,' 'OFFLINE,' 'SHOTTY,' '맛있게드세요,' 'What U Like,' 'YOU AND I,' and 'STANDING ON THE EDGE.' What really stands out is that HyoLyn personally took part in producing every single track on this album. She's credited as a songwriter and composer on 'ChecK,' 'OFFLINE,' 'SHOTTY,' '맛있게드세요,' and 'YOU AND I,' and also co-wrote the lyrics for 'STANDING ON THE EDGE' — stamping her own musical identity all over the album. Major 'hot girl' vibes with a super stylish tracklist image The tracklist image itself is getting tons of attention too. A striking pair of red high heels and HyoLyn's fierce visuals are giving off serious 'hot girl' energy. Each track is styled in a different typeface, subtly hinting that every song has its own totally unique vibe. 'Original' + 'Lyn' — coming back as her most authentic self The album title 'OriginaLyn' is a blend of 'Original' and HyoLyn's name 'Lyn.' ReH Entertainment described it as "an album capturing HyoLyn's music and identity that no one else can replicate," adding, "It holds what HyoLyn wanted, the kind of person she wanted to be — free, honest energy, and a color and scent only she can express. This is HyoLyn returning as her most essential self, and the album that marks that beginning." The title track 'ChecK' captures the moment of boldly owning the eyes and feelings directed toward yourself. A trendy beat, addictive hook, and sensual sound come together, topped with HyoLyn's signature powerful yet effortlessly cool vocals — bringing a wave of confidence that takes the whole track to the next level. 'OriginaLyn' — HyoLyn, back in the most HyoLyn way possible. We can't wait to see the start of the 'original' she's about to show us on the 22nd!