Super Junior (슈퍼주니어) is a popular
Korean Boyband, and a thirteen member Korean boy band under the SM Entertainment label and
production agency. Super Junior is one of the most popular Korean Boyband outside Korea besides
Tohoshinki,
SS501, or
FT Island.
They debuted in 2005 with the single “TWINS (Knock Out)” as a twelve member group but added a thirteenth in May of 2006 with the release of their single U.
Super Junior’s popularity has spread across Asia and they have held concerts in such places as Thailand and Japan. Several of the members had previous jobs as VJs, actors and models previously, which helped to boost the group’s popularity. Super Junior is
composed of 12 Korean members and 1 Chinese member.
The members are Leeteuk (the leader), Heechul, Han Geng, Yesung, Kang-in, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kibum, and Kyuhyun. The Chinese member, Han Geng, was chosen among 3,000
applicants through auditions held in China by SM Entertainment in 2001. The group initially debuted with twelve members on November 6, 2005, but since the addition of Kyuhyun in May 23, 2006, they have become a thirteen-member group.
As of 2010, only 10 members are active, due to Han Geng’s ongoing lawsuit against SM Entertainment, Kibum’s pursuit of other interests, and Kang-in’s leave of absence for mandatory military service.
Super Junior Debut and History
Since the late 1990s, Korean talent agency and record label SM Entertainment has been holding
annual auditions to scout new talents that complemented the success of pop groups H.O.T, S.E.S, and Shinhwa, all of which were created by SM founder Soo-Man Lee in the mid 1990s. Leeteuk and Eunhyuk were the first two members of the group to be recruited in 2000 under SM’s Starlight Casting System in Seoul.
In 2001, the company held their first overseas casting auditions and discovered Han Geng in Beijing, who was chosen among three thousand applicants. That same year, Yesung was discovered under Seoul’s casting system with his friend HeeChul. Sungmin and Donghae were also selected to be trainees after their appearance in an SM-sponsored contest. In 2002, Heechul and Kangin was recruited along with Kibum, who was discovered in Los Angeles. Siwon was casted in 2003 and Ryeowook in 2004, in which the latter was discovered through the Chinchin Youth Festival singing competition. In 2005, Shindong was selected.
Not long after boy band TVXQ’s debut in 2003, news about Lee’s unprecedented plans of forming another boy band quickly spread on the Internet. In early 2005,Lee confirmed the news and announced that an all-boy project group of twelve members would debut near the end of the year, promoting this singing group to be “The Gateway to Stardom of Asia.” Lee announced that that most members in this group were chosen because of their performing experiences as actors, MCs, models, and radio hosts prior debut. Heechul and Kibum were already established entertainers, and most of the other members had already made various kinds of appearances on television and media. Highly inspired by the rotational concept of Japan’s girl group Morning Musume, this group would also experience line-up changes, with new members replacing some selected members every year to keep the group constantly young and all-rounded. This concept was then newly introduced to the K-pop market.
For a while the group was rumored to be called O.V.E.R, the acronym for “Obey the Voice for Each Rhythm.” However, before the group settled with their current name, SM simply referred to them as Junior, a representation of the members’ young ages when they first became SM trainees. After the members’
showcased their different talents to the company at a picnic, the company finalized their concept name to Super Junior. The group thereafter became officially Super Junior 05, the first generation of Super Junior.
Super Junior 05 made their pre-debut on the Korean
channel Mnet on September 11, 2005. At the showcase, they performed various styles of hip hop dancing. The group danced to B2K’s “Take It To The Floor.” Han Geng, Eunhyuk, and Donghae also performed a separate dance away from the group, dancing to Usher’s “Caught Up.” However, the performance did not air on television until May 16, 2006 as a segment in the Super Junior Show, the group’s first television documentary.
Super Junior Sub Unit
Like SS501, Super Junior does also has a Sub Unit.
Super Junior-K.R.Y
Super Junior-K.R.Y, established in November 2006, is a trio formed by Kyuhyun,
Ryeowook, and Yesung. The company discovered that these three members developed a particular personal
and subsequent fan-base that was separate from the
rest of the group, and how they also had similar musical qualities.hey therefore grouped these three members together to perform particular songs to target a more
mature audience. Being amongst the most vocally powerful members of the group, Super Junior-K.R.Y are credited to singing mournful, R&B-style ballads, a style that has proven very popular in recent years although stagnation in the style’s development is causing it to lose its once fresh evocative power.
Super Junior T
Super Junior-Trot (Korean: 슈퍼주니어-트로트), officially known as Super Junior-T (Korean: 슈퍼주니어-티) is the
second official sub-unit of Korean boy band Super Junior.They are the first idol group known for capitalizing trot music, the oldest form of Korean pop music. Super Junior-T contains six Super Junior members, Leeteuk (the leader), Heechul, Kang-in, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk.
Super Junior-T has released only one single in the short span of their career before they were
announced to be on hiatus in 2008. The single “Rokuko” was Korea’s sixteenth best-selling record and
the number one best-selling single of 2007, according to the Music Industry Association of Korea.In November 2008,the subgroup returned with a debut in the Japanese music industry, releasing the Japanese version of “Rokuko.”
Super Junior M
Super Junior-M, often referred to as SJ-M, is the third official sub-unit of Korean boy band Super Junior. They are the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent, and are also the first group produced by Korea’s CT (Culture Technology) organization, created through a comprehensive localization strategy.Super Junior-M consists of Super Junior members Han Geng (the leader), Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook,Kyuhyun, and two non-Super Junior members, Henry and Zhou Mi.
Super Junior Happy
Super Junior-Happy (Korean: 슈퍼주니어-해피), sometimes referred to as SJ-Happy or Suju-Happy (Korean: 슈주-해피), is the fourth official sub-unit of Korean boy band Super Junior. Super Junior-Happy contains six Super Junior members, Leeteuk (the leader), Yesung, Kang-in, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk.
Super Junior 4th album Bonamana
Super Junior, a South Korea Boy Band, return in Kpop industry with their most anticipating album “Bonamana 미인아”. Bonamana will be their 4th studio album.
Super Junior released the album with 10 members (originally 13 members) and the album still selling over 36,000 copies on the first day of release.
Single Bonamana is a African Rhythms, which is widely defined to be in a electropop funk style, and a majority of the song is concentrated on autotuned vocals.
This album, which is set to be released on the 13th May, sold 64,800 copies online and 133,685 copies offline for a total of 198,485 copies, showing the magnitude of the interest that fans have generated for this comeback.
Super Junior Discography
Albums
2005: SuperJunior05 (TWINS)
Track List :
1. Miracle
2. TWINS (Knock Out)
3. You are the one
4. Rock this house
5. 차근차근 (Way for love)
6. So I
7. OVER
8. Keep in touch
9. L.O.V.E.
10. Believe
11. TWINS (Knock Out)
2007: Don’t Don
Track List :
1. 돈 돈! (Don’t Don)
2. 소원이 있나요 (Sapphire Blue)
3. You’re my endless love (말하자면)
4. 미워 (Hate U, Love U)
5. Disco Drive
6. Marry U
7. I am
8. 사랑이 떠나다 (She’s gone)
9. Missin’
10. 거울 (Mirror)
11. 우리들의 사랑 (Our Love)
12. Midnight Fantasy
13. Thank you
14. 아주 먼 옛날 (Song for you)” (Bonus track)
2009: Sorry, Sorry
Track list :
1. Sorry, Sorry
2. 니가 좋은 이유 (Why I like you)
3. 마주치지 말자 (Let’s not…)
4. 앤젤라 (Angela)
5. Reset
6. Monster
7. What if
8. 이별… 넌 쉽니 (Heartquake)
9. Club No.1
10. Happy Together
11. 죽어있는 것 (Dead at heart)
12. Shining Star
2010: Bonamana
Track List :
1. 미인나 (Bonamana)
2. 나쁜 여자 (Boom Boom)
3. 응결 (Coagulation)
4. 나란 사람 (My Eyes)
5. My Only Girl
6. 사랑이 이렇게 (My All Is In You)
7. Shake It Up!
8. 잠들고 싶어 (In My Dream)
9. 봄날 (One Fine Spring Day)
10. 좋은 사람 (Good Person)
11. Here We Go
Tours
Asia tours
2008–2009: The 1st ASIA TOUR, Super Show
2009–2010: The 2nd ASIA TOUR, Super Show 2
More photos of Super Junior :
Super Junior Members Profile :
Leeteuk :
Birth name:Park Jungsu
Birthday:7/1/83
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, trot
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, television host, MC, DJ
Instrument(s): Bbeatboxing, piano, guitar
Sibling:1 older sister(Park Inyoung)
Position:Leader, sub-vocal
School:Paekche Junior College
Height:173cm(5’8)
Religion:Christian
Blood type: A
Nicknames:Angel Without Wings,Teuki Teuki, AngelTeuk,Lida Park,Peter Pan
Ideal Girl:Pretty, outgoing girl(163cm would be the ideal height) with thin ankles and wrists.
Cyworld blog:
www.cyworld.com/jsplus
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/special1004
Casting: Starlight Casting System 2000
First Appearance: 2000 MBC “All About Eve”
Trivia: Is the leader and the oldest of Super Junior. He was the first member of Super Junior that was accepted into SM Entertainment.
Heechul :
Birth name:Kim Heechul
Birthday:7/10/83
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, alternative rock, trot
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, television host, MC, DJ, model
Instrument(s): Singing, rapping, piano, Drums
Sibling:1 older sister(Kim Heejin)
Position:Sub leader, rapper, sub vocal
School:Sangji University
Height:179cm(5’11)
Religion:Atheist
Blood type: AB
Nicknames:Heenim, Cinderella, Sachawon, Kim Cherry
Ideal Girl:Single-eyelided girl with a pretty neck who looks good in mini skirts and/or with her hair tied up.
Cyworld blog:
www.cyworld.com/yuri9doo
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/heedictator
Han Geng :
Birth name:Han Geng
Birthday:2/9/84
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Born: February 9, 1984 (1984-02-09) (age 25)
Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
Sibilings:none
Position:Sub-vocal
School:Central University for Nationalities Beijing
Height:181cm(6ft)
Religion:Atheist
Blood type: B
Nationality: Chinese (ethnicity- Hezhe)
Nicknames: Eagle, The Miracle of 1.3 Million, Angel of Heilung Jiang
Ideal Girl: Cute girl who respects his parents and loves him for who he is; Song Hyekyo
Cyworld blog (Korean):
www.cyworld.com/superhangeng He doesn’t update it regularly though.
Cyworld blog (Chinese):
www.cyworld.com.cn/hangeng
Yesung :
Birth name:Kim Jongwoon
Birthday:8/24/84
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, R&B
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, DJ
Sibling:1 younger brother(Kim Jongjin)
Position:Lead vocal
School:Chungwoon University
Height:178cm(5’11)
Religion:Catholic
Blood type: AB
Nicknames:Cloud, Artistic Vocal Cords, Singing Yesung, Cheonan Uljjang
Ideal Girl:Moon Geungyoung
Cyworld blog:
www.cyworld.com/ys1106ys
Kang-in :
Birth name:Kim Youngwoon
Birthday:1/17/85
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, trot
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, television host, MC, DJ
Sibling:none
Position:Sub vocal
School:Kyunghee Cyber University(Major:Cultural Arts Management)
Height:178cm(5’11)
Religion:Christian
Blood type: O
Nicknames:Bear Kangin,Strength Kangin,raccoon,Korea No.1 Handsome Guy,The Real Leader
Ideal Girl:Rich and pretty with pretty feet and long straight hair
Shindong :
Birth name:Shin Donghee
Birthday:9/28/85
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, hip hop, R&B, trot
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, MC, DJ
Sibling:none
Position:Rapper
School:Paekche Junior College (Major:Dance)
Height:178cm(5’11)
Religion:Christian
Blood type: O
Nickname:Dolpan Ogyupsal(a type of food)
Ideal Girl: Adorable, petite
Cyworld blog:
www.cyworld.com/superjrsd
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/ShinsFriends
Sungmin :
Birth name:Lee Sungmin
Birthday:1/1/86
Genre(s): K-pop, trot
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, DJ
Instrument(s): piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums
Sibling:1 younger brother(Lee Sungjin)
Position:Main vocal
School:Myongji University (Major:Film Musical; transferred from Seoul Institute of the Arts)
Height:175cm(5’9)
Religion:Christian
Blood type: A
Nicknames:Pumpkin Guy,Sungmin Who’s Too Cute for Us
Ideal Girl: Adorable, petite
Cyworld blog:
www.cyworld.com/HaveANo Time (what?)
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/myblacksmile
Eunhyuk :
Birth name:Lee Hyukjae
Birthday:4/4/86
Origin: South Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, hip hop, R&B, trot
Occupation(s): Singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, MC, DJ
Sibling:1 older sister(Lee Sora)
Position:Rapper, sub vocal
School:Paichai University
Height:176cm(5’10)
Religion:Christian
Blood type: O
Nicknames:Monkey,Gem Adonis,Little Mermaid,cockroach,Hallyu Star,Hyojjae,Hyukgoo
Ideal Girl: Fair-skinned, cute, petite
Cyworld blog:
www.cyworld.com/allrise0404
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/AllRiseSilver
Donghae :
Birth name:Lee Donghae
Birthday:10/15/86
Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, hip hop, R&B
Sibling:1 older brother(Lee Donghwa)
Position:Rapper, sub vocal
School:Myongji Univ.(Major:Performance Arts)
Height:176cm(5’10)
Religion:Christian
Blood type: A
Nickname:Fish, Sushi, Hweh, Ryeowook’s #1 Fan, Bada’s Dad, East Sea(Donghae means East Sea(Sea of Japan) in Korean), Mokpo Uljjang
Ideal Girl: Someone who’s caring, fair-skinned, with big eyes and long hair.
Cyworld blog (old):
www.cyworld.com/marryyou5170
Cyworld blog (new):
http://www.cyworld.com/dhharu1015/
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/donghae861015
Siwon :
Birth name:Choi Siwon
Birthday:2/10/87
Origin: Seoul, South Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, model
Sibling:1 younger sister(Choi Jiwon)
School:Inha University(Major:Physical education)
Height:185cm(6’2)
Position:Sub vocal
Religion:Christian
Blood type: B
Nickname:Simba, #1 Fan of the LORD, bodyguard, gentleman, horse
Ideal Girl: Christian, wavy-haired with abs
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/siwon407
Ryeowook :
Birthday:6/21/87
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, R&B
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor
Siblings:none
School:Inha University (Major:Theater Arts)
Height:173cm(5’8)
Position:Main vocal
Religion:Christian (rumored to be Catholic)
Blood type: O
Nickname:Ryeonggoo, Eternal Maknae(youngest), Rank #1, Ryeowook On Top, Ex-Maknae
Ideal Girl: Someone who’s petite and can sing well
Ki Bum :
Birth name:Kim Kibum
Birthday:8/21/87
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, model
Sibling:1 younger sister(Kim Saehee)
School: Inha University
Height:179cm(5’11)
Position: Rapper
Religion:Christian
Blood type: A
Nickname:Snow White
Ideal Girl: Han Ga-In
Kyuhyun :
Birth name:Cho Kyuhyun
Birthday:2/3/88
Sibling:1 older sister (Cho Ara)
Position:Main vocal
School:Kyunghee University (Major:Post-modern Music)
Origin Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, R&B
Occupation(s): Singer, dancer
Instrument(s): Singing, piano
Height:180cm(5’11)
Religion:Christian
Blood type: A
Nickname: Choding, Maknae(youngest) On Top, Micky’s #1 Fan, Lord Kyu ,Sulky Kyu, Porn Kyu, Fit-In Kyu, Chic Kyu, Alien, Jesus Kyu, Dorm Kyu, Sexy Kyu, Baby Kyu, Shy Kyu, ELF Kyu, Green Kyu, Terror Kyu, Rotten Smile Kyu, Guinness Kyu, Voice Kyu, Dark Kyu, Model Kyu, Miracle Kyu, Doll Kyu, S Line Kyu, Basic Instinct Kyu, Game Kyu, Kyurying Fan, Drama Kyu, etc (it’s rumored that he has over 900 nicknames)
Ideal Girl: Pretty, preferably Christian; Kim Taehee
Cyworld blog:
www.cyworld.com/sneezes
Henry Lau :
Birth name:Henry Lau
Birthday:10/11/89
School:A.Y.Jackson Secondary School
Siblings:One older brother and one younger sister
Height:176cm(5’10)
Religion: Lauism
Blood type: AB
Nickname:Mochi
Nationality: Canadian
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/henrylau89
Zhou Mi :
Birth name:Zhou Mi
Birthday:4/19/86
Height:184cm(6’2)
Religion:Unknown
Nickname: Siwon, Gentleman Mimi (poking fun of Lady Gaga)
Nationality: Chinese (ethnicity- Han)
