▲ This photo shows Korean singer Sunmi performing her latest song at her media showcase. (Yonhap)▲ This photo shows Korean singer Sunmi performing her latest song at her media showcase. (Yonhap)

 

SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- “When I first dropped Gashina, I thought I had about 2 to maximum of 3 years of career as solo artist left for me, since the lifespan of a female idol is significantly short. But times have changed. Now the era where the age doesn’t matter have come.”

Korean singer Sunmi who recently turned 30 said “I am still 24 years old in my heart; I feel young and feel like I can perform for another 10 years, I am motivated now.” during her media showcase held on Wednesday in Mapo district in Seoul.

Sunmi who originally debuted as a member of Korean girl group Wonder Girls in 2007 and switched her path as a solo artist showed her appreciation by saying “I am blessed to have my fans and people who still show interest in me and my music after 16 long years since my debut.” adding “I will strive forward with a mindset of a marathon runner.”

The title track “Heart Burn” portrays a passionate love of a couple just like the blazing sun during the summer. An exotic music video which gives foreign vibe, but at the same time uses props such as Korean traditional fans, and rubber band games, to provide viewers with unique viewing experience was shot in Los Angeles

“I intentionally drew in all the freckles you see on the music video to go along with the whole theme of the album ‘Heart Burn.' described Sunmi during her media showcase.

Sunmi will take the stage with her usual dance team “Aura” and a dancer who has rose to her fame through a famous TV show “Street Woman Fighter” Monica. By incorporating the rubber band game I wanted people through various generations to enjoy and love the music.” added Sunmi during her media showcase.

Moreover, Sunmi chuckled while saying, ”Do you want to know the reason why I drop songs in summer? I am usually sick during the winter; I guess I wanted to compete for the summer queen title.”

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo.)

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