Sunmi reveals stage performance for "Forever July"

Sunmi (Lee Sunmi, 33) performed her digital single "Forever July" on MBC's "Music Center" on the 25th. The broadcast, identified as MBC260725, was preceded by Sunmi sharing rehearsal photos on social media, hinting at her upcoming appearance on "Waterbomb." In the photos, Sunmi wore a light-colored mini dress and boots, accessorized with sunglasses, and posed with a large water gun close to the camera. She captioned the post, "Tomorrow Waterbomb, today Music Center Sunmi, goodbye monsoon, really goodbye." The background of the photos showed a large full-length mirror and equipment, conveying the atmosphere of a serious rehearsal.

Relaxed look in pastel tones on "Music Bank" on the 24th

Sunmi performed "Forever July" on KBS's "Music Bank" on the 24th. She wore a bright lemon-colored cardigan, a sky-blue top, and grayish-teal rain boots, emphasizing a dreamy and mysterious concept. She shared details of her outfit on her social media, describing it as "bright lemon-colored cardigan, cool sky-blue top, grayish-teal rain boots." This look marked a departure from her usual black hair, as she opted for light, soft brown hair with pastel-toned makeup and styling, aligning with the concept of her new album. She casually stepped onto the "Seunghee Zone," a well-known feature of "Music Bank" with its staircase railing, and relaxed with her legs stretched out. Netizens responded with comments such as, "The original bone-thin look, following Sandara Park," and "Seriously, how does she even get in there?"

Expanding her career and concept as a performance-focused solo artist

Sunmi debuted in 2007 as a member of Wonder Girls, gaining widespread popularity with hits like "Tell Me," "So Hot," and "Nobody." She established herself as a performance-focused solo artist starting with the 2013 single "24 Hours Are Not Enough," and solidified her solo career with her mini album "Full Moon," which topped music shows. Since then, she has expanded her unique musical world through original songs and concept-driven performances. "Forever July" continues her performance-centric image, featuring an energetic stage with water guns ahead of a summer festival. After performing "Forever July" on "Music Center," Sunmi returned to the stage on the MBC "Music Center" broadcast aired on the 25th. The performance was released as a video with the code name "MBC260725" and uploaded to YouTube under the title "SUNMI (Sunmi) – Forever July FullCam | Show! Music Core | MBC260725." The video has recorded 2,092 views and was released on the MBCkpop channel.

Scheduling and release information

The "Forever July" FullCam performance by SUNMI (Sunmi) was released on MBC's "Music Center" broadcast identified as MBC260725. The video was uploaded to the MBCkpop YouTube channel under the title "SUNMI (Sunmi) – Forever July FullCam | Show! Music Core | MBC260725" and has recorded 2,092 views. The video is an official release from the July 25, 2026, broadcast of "Music Center" and is available on the MBCkpop YouTube channel.