Sunmi

This article is about the singer. For other people with this given name, see Sun-mi (name).
This is a Korean name; the family name is Lee.
Sunmi

Sunmi going to a Music Bank recording in July 2016
Native name 이선미
Born Lee Sun-mi
(1992-05-02) May 2, 1992
Iksan, North Jeolla, South Korea
Other names Mimi
Occupation Singer

Musical career

Genres K-pop
Instruments Bass guitar
Years active 2006–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website Website
Sunmi
Hangul 이선미
Hanja 李善美
Revised Romanization I Seon-mi
McCune–Reischauer Yi Sŏnmi
Stage name
Hangul 선미
Hanja 善美
Revised Romanization Seon-mi
McCune–Reischauer Sŏnmi

Lee Sun-mi (born May 2, 1992),[1] better known mononymously Sunmi or Mimi, is a South Korean singer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Wonder Girls. She made her solo debut on August 22, 2013 on M! Countdown with the single "24 Hours".

Early life

Sunmi was born on May 2, 1992 in Iksan, North Jeolla, South Korea. She attended Hwangnam Elementary School, Chung Dam Middle School and Chung Dam High School and currently attends Dongguk University, majoring in musical theater.

Career

2007–12: Wonder Girls and hiatus

Main article: Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls performing "Irony" at Hanyang University in March 2007. From left to right: SoHee, HyunA, YeEun, SunYe and SunMi

Sunmi made her debut as member of Wonder Girls. She had the position as the group's vocalist. The group officially debuted on MBC's Show! Music Core on February 10, 2007.

In January 2010, JYP announced that Sunmi would be postponing her musical career to pursue her academic career, but she will continue until February in order to complete scheduled events.

On January 13, 2012, a JYP representative stated: "Sunmi has remained within the company and continues to sharpen her musical talents." JYP Entertainment later stated that there are no plans for Sunmi to return and comeback as a member of the Wonder Girls.[2]

2013–present: Solo debut and return to Wonder Girls

In August 2013, it was announced that Sunmi would return to her musical career as a solo artist under JYP Entertainment and Park Jin-young himself would take over her complete production, including dance, MV, outfits, and the song.[3] On August 11, JYP Entertainment released teaser and announced Sunmi would released her debut single 24 Hours.[4]Sunmi released the music video for 24 Hours on August 20, 2013. she made her solo debut stage on August 22, on M! Countdown. Her debut single 24 Hours was released on August 26, 2013.[5]

After "24 Hours" MV released, her MV ranked at #1 on MV sites like MelOn and Olleh.[6] After official release her debut single, "24 Hours" also ranked at #1 on major music online in Korea.[7] On September 2, "24 Hours" music video of dance version was released.[8]

On January 31, JYP Entertainment announced Sunmi will be releasing her first mini-album in mid-February. [9][10][11] It has been scheduled that Sunmi will make comeback on February 17. JYP Entertainment revealed the news through a press release, stating, "Sunmi is set to make a comeback with a mini album on February 17. She will hold a Q&A session with fans through Twitter ahead of her comeback on the 6th."[12][13][14] On February 6, Sunmi revealed two teaser photo for her new mini album Full Moon through her official Twitter account.[15] On February 9, three new teaser photo were released through official JYP Entertainment Twitter account[16][17] and JYP Entertainment also revealed the track list for her comeback album 'Full Moon,' revealing there to be a total of 7 songs and some of the song feature other JYP artists like Lena (member of JYP's new girl group), Wonder Girls' Yubin and Yenny, and Got7's Jackson. It was also revealed that her title track was produced by Brave Brothers and features Lena.[18] On February 11, JYP Entertainment uploaded a short teaser clip for "Full Moon".

On June 24, 2015 JYP Entertainment announced that Wonder Girls would be making a comeback after three-year hiatus and Sunmi would be re-join Wonder Girls since withdrawing on 2010.[19]

Discography

EPs

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak positions Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[20]		 KOR
Billboard
[21]
"24 Hours" 2013 2 3
  • KOR (DL): 763,750+
 Full Moon
"Full Moon" (feat. Lena) 2014 2 3
  • KOR (DL): 894,993+
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Guest appearances

Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
Gaon
[20]		 KOR
Billboard
[21]
"You" (B1A4 featuring Sunmi) 2014 63 91 Solo Day
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
Gaon
[20]		 KOR
Billboard
[21]
"Burn" 2014 159 — Full Moon
"Who Am I" (feat. Yubin of Wonder Girls) 112 —
"Stopped Time" (feat. Jackson of Got7) 100 —
"If That Was You" 118 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Composition

Year Album Song
2015 Reboot
  • Artist: Wonder Girls
  • Released: August 3, 2015
 04. "Rewind"
10. "사랑이 떠나려 할 때" (Faded Love)
2016 Why So Lonely
  • Artist: Wonder Girls
  • Released: July 5, 2016
 01. "Why So Lonely"
02. "아름다운 그대에게" (To the Beautiful You)

Filmography

Television/variety show appearance

Year Title Network Role Note
2006–2009 MTV Wonder Girls Herself
2008 Wonder Bakery Herself
2009 Welcome to Wonderland Herself
2014 Fashion King Korea Herself
2015 Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 Herself
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook KBS2 Guest Episode 285 with Wonder Girls members

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005
9th SM Youth Best Contest
 Best Face 2nd Place N/A Won
2013 [22] Best Female Artist N/A Nominated
Best Dance Performance (Female Solo) Nominated
BC, UnionPay Song of the Year Nominated
Artist of the Year N/A Nominated
2014 [23] Bonsang Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Best Female Artist N/A Nominated
Best Dance Performance - Solo
Full Moon (feat. Lena)
 Won
UnionPay Song of the Year Nominated
UnionPay Artist of the Year N/A Nominated
Bugs Music Awards
 Female Solo Artist N/A Nominated
SBS MTV Best of the Best
 Best Female Solo N/A Nominated
2015 Bonsang Award
Full Moon (feat. Lena)
 Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
Artist of the Year (song) (February) Nominated

Music programs

Inkigayo

Year Date Song
2014 March 2 "보름달 (Full Moon)"[24]

TV commercials / advertisements

References

  1. ↑ Her stepfather's family name is Lee. Originally, her family name is Sun.
  2. ↑ Former Wonder Girls member Sunmi currently a JYPE trainee. allkpop. January 13, 2012.
  3. ↑ Sunmi to debut as a solo artist under JYP Entertainment. allkpop. August 5, 2013.
  4. ↑ Ex-Wonder Girls’ Member Sunmi Reveals Solo Album Teaser. soompi. August 11, 2013.
  5. ↑ Sunmi Says “24 Hours” Are Not Enough Through Solo Debut Music Video. soompi. August 20, 2013.
  6. ↑ Sunmi takes over MV charts with '24 Hours'. allkpop. August 23, 2013 - 4:27 am.
  7. ↑ Sunmi’s Debut Is a Success as “24 Hours” Tops Charts. soompi. August 27, 2013
  8. ↑ Sunmi Releases “24 Hours” Dance Version MV. soompi. September 2, 2013
  9. ↑ Sunmi to make comeback with first mini-album in February. allkpop. January 31, 2014 - 5:09 pm
  10. ↑ Sunmi Will Face Fierce Competition for Her February Comeback. soompi. February 1, 2014.
  11. ↑ [Comeback] Sunmi Is Scheduled To Make Her Comeback On The Month Of February With A New Mini-Album. KpopStarz. February 02, 2014 - 12:43 PM.
  12. ↑ Sunmi's comeback date set for February 17. allkpop. February 4, 2014 @ 8:59 pm.
  13. ↑ Sunmi to Make Comeback in February. Yahoo! Philippines. Wed, Feb 5, 2014 (8:06 AM).
  14. ↑ 선미, 17일 전격 컴백…팬들과 트위터 Q&A 가진다. Naver. February 5, 2014.
  15. ↑ Sunmi Sits Under a ‘Full Moon’ in Solo Comeback Teaser Images. Yahoo! Philippines. February 7, 2014.
  16. ↑ Sunmi reveals new teaser images for 'Full Moon' comeback. allkpop. February 9, 2014 @ 10:16 am.
  17. ↑ Sunmi Lies in a Coffin as an Alluring Vampire in New Teaser Photos. Yahoo! Philippines. February 10, 2014.
  18. ↑ Sunmi reveals tracklist for 'Full Moon' featuring JYP artists. allkpop. February 10, 2014 @ 10:49 am.
  19. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/06/wonder-girls-shoot-mv-with-4-members-including-sunmi
  20. 1 2 3 "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  21. 1 2 3 "Korea K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  22. ↑ 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Nominees has been Announced...Let the Voting Begin!. KpopStarz. October 30, 2013 – 12:40 PM.
  23. ↑ List of Idols nominated in 23rd Seoul Music Award Jan 23rd 2014. onehallyu!. November 30, 2013 – 12:02 PM.
  24. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/sunmi-wins-1-performances-from-march-2nds-sbs-inkigayo
  25. ↑ Sunmi raises a cute virtual dragon in her latest CF for 'Dragon Friends'.allkpop. August 21, 2013 - 3:13 pm.
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