After three years hiatus from the music scene, Sunmi started her career as a soloist in August 2013 with her first digital single, "24 Hours". It was the lead single off her debut extended play, Full Moon (2014). The song peaked at number two on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart, number three on Billboard's Korea K-pop Hot 100, and number thirteen on Billboard World Digital Chart, while the album charted at number twelve.
In 2015, Wonder Girls returned to music scene after two years hiatus with band formation and Sunmi also confirmed to re-joining the group after departure in 2010. In August, the group's third and final album Reboot was released, with Sunmi co-writing and co-producing three of its tracks. The group later disbanded in 2017 after Sunmi and Yeeun decided to not renewed their contract with JYP Entertainment. She signed with MakeUs Entertainment and continued her solo career.
She released a single album titled "Sunmi Special Edition (Gashina)" as well as the title track of the name same on August 22, 2017. It was her first release under MAKEUS after leaving JYP in January 2017 and her first solo comeback in three years. Gashina was a success in South Korea, having sold over 1,900,000 digital downloads in 2017. According to the Gaon Music Chart, it was the 32nd best-selling song of the year. The song also debuted at number 3 on the US World Digital Song Sales in the week ending September 9, 2017.
Sunmi returned with a single titled "Heroine" on January 18, 2018. She described the single as a prequel to her previous one Gashina.
On September 4, 2018, Sunmi released her second EP titled Warning along with the lead single "Siren". Siren received an all-kill on six local music charts.
On March 4, 2019, Sunmi released her single "Noir". She returned on August 27 with her fourth digital single titled "Lalalay".
Sunmi can play the bass and she currently attends Dongguk University majoring in musical theater. She is also fluent in English.
ADDICT
SUNMI Lyrics
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Who's running the show?
Who's running the show?
Who's running the show?
Where would I be? And what would you be?
Then zip it up and just follow me
I'm addicted to shining and glowing
You gon' be addicted to my eyes
I'ma be zero class
Then you gon' be loyal
I'm addicted to the show
You've never done before
Look in the mirror again and again
Don't forget I'm taking the initiative
All the glance is mine
Till I lose my mind
I'll be shining on you everywhere
Day and night, hot cold light
You can't deny
'Cause you're already addicted to me
Who's running the show?
Who's running the show?
Who's running the show?
Who's running the show?
Me
At the heart of SunMi's song "Addict" is the idea of addiction itself. The repeated question, "Who's running the show?" suggests a kind of power dynamic - there are those who are in control, and those who are being controlled. SunMi playfully toys with this idea, flipping it around to suggest that she is the one in control. When she sings, "Then zip it up and just follow me," she's asserting her dominance over her audience. SunMi is a performer, and her glittering, glamorous persona is one that is designed to shine and glow. She's not just an entertainer—she's an addiction waiting to happen.
The chorus of "Addict" revolves around this idea of addiction. SunMi is hooked on performing, and she wants her audience to be hooked on her. She sings, "I'm addicted to the show you've never done before," as though she's presenting something new and exciting that her listeners have never experienced before. But this isn't just about the thrill of the new—it's about the thrill of being under someone's spell. SunMi's confidence and charisma are so powerful that they can't be denied. By the end of the song, it's clear that she's got her audience right where she wants them: "You're already addicted to me."
Overall, "Addict" is a playful, self-assured song that showcases SunMi's charisma and showmanship. It's an anthem for anyone who's ever wanted to be in control, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to gain power is to seduce your audience first.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's running the show?
The artist is asking who is controlling and leading the situation.
Where would I be? And what would you be?
The artist imagines what would happen if they were not shining and leading, and what the listener would be doing in that scenario.
Then zip it up and just follow me
The artist commands the listener to quiet their doubts and follow their lead.
I'm addicted to shining and glowing
The artist is in love with the attention and spotlight they receive.
You gon' be addicted to my eyes
The artist will capture the listener's attention and have them hooked on their gaze.
I'ma be zero class
The artist will rise to the top and surpass all expectations.
Then you gon' be loyal
The artist predicts that the listener will become devoted and faithful once they realize the artist's worth.
I'm addicted to the show
The artist craves the adrenaline and excitement that comes with performing.
You've never done before
The artist promises a unique and thrilling experience that the listener has yet to encounter.
Look in the mirror again and again
The artist commands the listener to reflect on themselves and their choices.
Don't forget I'm taking the initiative
The artist reminds the listener that they are in control and leading the way.
All the glance is mine
The artist holds all the attention and focus in the room.
Till I lose my mind
The artist will continue performing and shining until they lose themselves in the moment.
I'll be shining on you everywhere
The artist promises to radiate and captivate the listener in every situation.
Day and night, hot cold light
The artist will shine and dazzle in any circumstance or atmosphere.
You can't deny
The artist challenges the listener to resist their charisma and energy.
'Cause you're already addicted to me
The artist is confident that the listener is already captivated and hooked on their performance.
Who's running the show?
The artist repeats their initial question, emphasizing their own power and control in the situation.
Who's running the show?
The artist repeats their initial question, emphasizing their own power and control in the situation.
Who's running the show?
The artist repeats their initial question, emphasizing their own power and control in the situation.
Who's running the show?
The artist repeats their initial question, emphasizing their own power and control in the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Seok Choi, Sun Mi Lee
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