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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.

RESCENE Bridges Generations with 'Pretty Girl' — A Collab Stage with KARA's Nicole

The 'it girl group of the 5th gen,' RESCENE, took the stage for a generation-spanning collab with KARA's Nicole! Made up of members Wonee, Liv, Minami, Mei, and Zena, RESCENE unveiled their remake single 'Pretty Girl' on Mnet's M Countdown on the 9th — a music show debut for the track. A Lovely First Stage… and a Surprise Guest Appearance The five members stepped on stage in outfits that showed off each of their unique vibes, winning everyone over with bright smiles and effortless moves that brought out the song's upbeat charm. The fresh, grapefruit-like energy that defines the concept filled the whole stage. The highlight of the performance was Nicole's surprise appearance at the end. As a member of KARA — the original group behind 'Pretty Girl' — Nicole showed up out of nowhere and performed alongside RESCENE, making the cross-generational collab feel truly complete. Having the original artist and the remake group share the same stage gave the whole thing an even deeper meaning. Proving Their Power with a 'Chart Reverse' What's making RESCENE's comeback such a big deal is the incredible chart-reverse moment they've been having. 'LOVE ATTACK,' the title track from their first mini album 'SCENEDROME' released back in August 2024, hit #1 on Melon's TOP100 nearly two years after its release. On top of that, it's been holding strong on major charts — #2 on FLO, #4 on Genie in real-time, and #4 on Bugs daily. The reverse-charting wave didn't stop there. 'Pinball' (the other double title track from their first mini album), 'Deja Vu' (the title track from their second single album), and digital single 'Runaway' all made it onto Melon's TOP100 at the same time — showing just how much power RESCENE has to chart multiple songs simultaneously. 'Pretty Girl' Is Also Killing It 'Pretty Girl,' released on the 8th, shot straight to the top of the charts the moment it dropped. It's been performing amazingly across major platforms — #1 on Melon's HOT100, #4 on Melon's TOP100, #1 on Bugs real-time, #10 on Genie's TOP200, and #10 on FLO. 'Pretty Girl' was the title track from KARA's second mini album back in 2008 — a beloved teen pop classic that's stood the test of time. RESCENE kept all the playful, confident energy of the original while maximizing the song's freshness with a bright and breezy new arrangement. RESCENE will be kicking off their comeback promotions with M Countdown and continuing to appear on various music shows going forward!