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.
곡선
SunMi Lyrics
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어디다 눈을 둬야 할지?
떨리고 있잖아
다 보여 자 어쩔 거야 이제
Slow down 너무 빨라
Slow down 좋을 거 하나도 없어
Oh no no 거봐
It's not a game
단숨에 널 삼켜버릴 거야
더 버텨봐 baby
It's not a pain
좀 지나면 다 괜찮아질 거야
숨을 쉬어봐
It will be not so straight
Li-li-li-life is so curved
아아아 아찔해 (아찔해)
Thi-thi-this road is so curved
조심해
Bo-bo-bo-body's so curved
어어어 어질해 (아찔해)
Kee-kee-keep freein' your mind
조심해
Yeah, you got that
It's not easy
Say you need me
One, two, three
알아 넌 어쩌면
이게 시험이라는 걸
너 혼자서 두렵다면 옆에 있어줄게
이건 좀 다른 선 일뿐이야
어쩌지 하지 마 it's alright
Calm baby, you and me
어차피 처음이야
It's not a game
단숨에 널 삼켜버릴 거야
더 버텨봐 baby
It's not a pain
좀 지나면 다 괜찮아질 거야
자 숨을 쉬어봐
It will be not so straight
Li-li-li-life is so curved
아아아 아찔해 (아찔해)
Thi-thi-this road is so curved
조심해
Bo-bo-bo-body's so curved
어어어 어질해 (아찔해)
Kee-kee-keep freein' your mind
조심해
Yeah, you got that
It's not easy
Say you need me
One, two, three
끝에 서면 알겠지
끝에 서선 웃겠지 (울겠지)
끝에 다다르면
그때 지나쳐 온 그 순간들
다 스쳐 갈 거야
Then we're going higher, oh
Li-li-li-life is so curved
아아아 아찔해 (아찔해)
Thi-thi-this road is so curved
조심해 (I feel so good)
Bo-bo-bo-body's so curved
어어어 어질해 (아찔해)
Kee-kee-keep freein' your mind (yeah ah)
조심해
Yeah, you got that
It's not easy
Say you need me
One, two, three
It's alright, I'm with you baby
It's alright, I'm with you baby
The lyrics to SunMi's song "곡선 (Curve)" talk about the curveballs that life throws at us and how we need to approach them with caution and resilience. The opening lines illustrate the nervousness and uncertainty that come with facing a new challenge, but the chorus encourages taking a deep breath and bracing for the curve.
The song also highlights the importance of having someone by our side to help us through difficult times. SunMi assures the listener that she will be there for them, symbolizing a friend or loved one who offers support and understanding. She encourages them to keep their mind free, suggesting that they not let fear hold them back.
Moreover, the lyrics address the idea that life is not easy, but we can navigate its twists and turns by being prepared and keeping our courage. The ending lines suggest that by facing our fears and persevering, we can reach new heights and overcome our challenges.
Overall, "곡선 (Curve)" is a motivating and empowering song that acknowledges the difficulties of life while offering a message of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
아마 긴장하고 있겠지
Maybe you're nervous
어디다 눈을 둬야 할지?
Where should you look?
떨리고 있잖아
You're shaking
다 보여 자 어쩔 거야 이제
Show everything, what are you going to do now?
Slow down 너무 빨라
Slow down, it's too fast
Slow down 좋을 거 하나도 없어
There's nothing good about it if you slow down
Oh no no 거봐
Oh no, you see?
큰일 날 뻔했어
It was almost a disaster
It's not a game
This isn't a game
단숨에 널 삼켜버릴 거야
It will swallow you in one breath
더 버텨봐 baby
Hold on more, baby
It's not a pain
This isn't pain
좀 지나면 다 괜찮아질 거야
It'll be okay when a little time passes
숨을 쉬어봐
Take a breath
It will be not so straight
It won't be so straightforward
Li-li-li-life is so curved
Life is so curved
아아아 아찔해 (아찔해)
Ah ah, dizzy (dizzy)
Thi-thi-this road is so curved
This road is so curved
조심해
Be careful
Bo-bo-bo-body's so curved
Body is so curved
어어어 어질해 (아찔해)
Uh uh, dizzy (dizzy)
Kee-kee-keep freein' your mind
Keep freeing your mind
조심해
Be careful
Yeah, you got that
Yeah, you got that
It's not easy
It isn't easy
Say you need me
Say you need me
One, two, three
One, two, three
알아 넌 어쩌면
I know, you may
이게 시험이라는 걸
This is like an exam
너 혼자서 두렵다면 옆에 있어줄게
If you're scared alone, I'll be by your side
이건 좀 다른 선 일뿐이야
This is just a little different line
어쩌지 하지 마 it's alright
Don't worry it's alright
Calm baby, you and me
Calm, baby. You and me
어차피 처음이야
Anyway, it's the beginning
끝에 서면 알겠지
You'll know when you reach the end
끝에 서선 웃겠지 (울겠지)
You'll laugh (or cry) when you reach the end
끝에 다다르면
When you reach the end
그때 지나쳐 온 그 순간들
Those moments that you passed
다 스쳐 갈 거야
Will all pass by
Then we're going higher, oh
Then we're going higher, oh
It's alright, I'm with you baby
It's alright, I'm with you baby
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Si Jin Song, Sunmi Lee, Tomoko Ida
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