주인공 (Urban Zakapa Remix)

Sunmi's "주인공" reframed through the Urban Zakapa remix transforms an already introspective pop song into something even more atmospheric and tender. Where Sunmi's catalog often leans into theatrical synth-pop and melancholic dance, this version softens the edges — Urban Zakapa, masters of acoustic-tinged adult contemporary, drape the track in warmer, more organic textures, foregrounding intimacy over spectacle. The title, "Heroine" or "Protagonist," carries Sunmi's recurring theme of self-possession and emotional resilience, the resolve to be the lead of one's own story rather than a supporting character in someone else's. Her vocal is breathy and emotive, leaning into vulnerability, the remix giving her phrasing room to linger. The emotional landscape is empowerment laced with the loneliness that often accompanies it — standing in your own spotlight is dignified but also isolating. The reworked production trades clubby propulsion for a reflective, late-evening mood, the kind of arrangement that suits headphones and quiet rooms. Culturally it represents the collaborative remix culture in K-pop where artists reinterpret peers' work, and Sunmi's particular standing as a soloist who writes from genuine psychological depth. It's a song for the moment you decide to stop waiting to be chosen and choose yourself — wrapped here in a gentler, more contemplative embrace than the original's sharper pop sheen.