[THE OFFICIAL] Super Junior (슈퍼주니어) Thread #4

[Guest twinnies]

This whole closed concert thing is getting onto my nerves already....

I do not understand why the only way to get the tickets is the buy the phone and sign the line.

It is so weird.

I agree with holadola. I have not heard any confirmation. ALl we got the news from is the newspapers....

How I wish Kyu would come....... His voice is just too good...

[Guest view_zaa]

Credit : view_zaa @ www.13monkeyshouse.com

DO NOT MODIFY THE PHOTOS & TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDIT

[RadEchiZen]

heechul tweet pic update

cr: Heechul twitter

I really wanna go to the showcase. but dang, 700$ it just to much!!!

EDIT:

Soribada ranking as in 3.00 am KST

Realtime chart : 1#

MV chart : 1#

Album chart : 4# (up 7spot)

Total chart : 3# (drop 1 spot)

Korean pop chart : 3# (drop 1 spot)

keep voting people and let our boys win!!!

oh ya! remember to restrain urself from post comment on soribada. ur vote wouldn't count then.

[Guest pinkyjuny]

{NEWS} Super Junior: ‘We Want to Be Longest-Running Idol Group Ever’

Whenever the idol group Super Junior is mentioned, the modifier “Yeneung-dol” (idol group members who are showing superior talent on entertainment programs) always follows. Every member of Super Junior is actively participating in various entertainment programs, TV dramas, and musicals, but, at the same time, they have been failing to push their image as singers.

But, surprisingly, their third album entitled “Sorry, Sorry” sold more than 250,000 copies last year, and they ranked atop the album sales. In addition, their fourth album entitled “Bonamana,” which was released recently, also sold 200,000 copies for the first order, and the total number of sales for only one week exceeded 100,000 copies.

Super Junior is differentiated from other idol groups who release mini album and are earning profits from the digital music market. In a recent interview with members of Super Junior, nine members out of thirteen members came out for the interview held in Apgujeong-dong.

One member, Kang In, had been caught in a crackdown on drunk drivers last year, and now he is planning to join the army, and Chinese member Han Kyung is now involved in a lawsuit with his agency SM Entertainment regarding his exclusive contract. Another member, Ki Bum, could not participate in the fourth album due to his busy acting activities. Also, Choi Si Won could not come to the interview as he had to receive medical surgery to remove an infection on his salivary gland.

As there are so many members in Super Junior, they could not have peaceful days last year, and had to go through hard times due to many unfavorable factors and rumors. During the interview, they talked about their feelings for what happened so far and they also said their ambition is to continue their activities until they reach their forties or fifties and host the “Super Junior Show” someday.

Followings are questions and answers with members of Super Junior.

Interviewer: You must have gone through significant distress due to some members’ personal problems.

▲ Lee Teuk: It was hard for me when I had to smile even in a difficult situation when showing up for entertainment programs. In particular, I was shocked when I found out that Han Kyung has gone through a lawsuit. But, since we left his seat empty, I want him back all the time. Kang In is burning to participate in our activities these days, and he always gives us advice after monitoring our performances. I will do my best to keep “Super Junior” together until every member can join again.

▲ Hee Chul: I was in a state of panic when my best friend Han Kyung left for China. I almost thought of withdrawing from the group because I was so depressed. I started getting more famous when I started acting, not as a member of Super Junior, and I was not as good at singing like some other members such as Ye Sung, Kyu Hyun, and Ryeo Wook, and not as good at dancing like other members such as Dong Hae and Eun Hyuk. But, members with whom I used to fight have stood by me and helped me in many ways. Only the fact that they are together with me suddenly became a great help and source of appreciation for me. In particular, Eun Hyuk helped me to change my mind. Thanks to him, I was tempted to do activities for our new album for the first time. I want to go back to the time when we released our first album and want to put forth my best efforts for activities.

Interviewer: Despite many unfavorable factors, your album sales, especially the sales of your third and fourth albums, are outstanding. Does it mean that the number of your fans has increased?

▲ Lee Teuk: I was surprised that people are buying our fourth album as well. There are good things and bad things when we appear on entertainment programs. We may lose our image as singers, but at the same, I think that we can advertise ourselves to the public. Also, besides us, many other entertainers have sung “Sorry, Sorry” on many programs.

▲ Hee Chul: When idol members show up on entertainment programs, it is easier for them to target teenage fans, but usually older viewers seem to like them. I think that appearing on an entertainment program is like a double-edged sword.Interviewer: The title song of the fourth album, “Bonamama” sounds very similar to your previous hit song “Sorry, Sorry.” Do you think that a certain style of the music has emerged for Super Junior?

▲ Lee Teuk: When we listened to the song for the first time, we also thought that the song is very similar to “Sorry, Sorry.” It is natural that people begin to compare those two songs. We put the name of “SJ (Super Junior) Funky” for songs which combine dance and electronic sounds, and reminds people of Super Junior. I also gave it a five star evaluation on the music website.

Interviewer: But, except the title song, I could find many simple melody songs which require outstanding singing ability.

▲ Lee Teuk: In 2007, when the Super Junior unit “Super Junior K.R.Y.” planned to release an album, Kyu Hyun had a car accident, so many good songs could not be included in the album at that time. And actually those good songs have come together with this new album. So, the portion of songs that require singing ability has been increased. For example, when I listened to the youngest member Ryeo Wook’s solo song entitled “Spring Day” repeatedly while I was driving, I almost felt like crying.

Interviewer: Do you think that you have more interest in music compared to the past, as you have already released four albums?

▲ Lee Teuk: In debut, we just focused on recording songs. But, these days, we tend to present our opinions, saying, “What if we try this part this way?” when we arrange songs. In our previous album, Ryeo Wook’s own song was included, and for the repackaged album of the fourth album, which will be released soon, more songs that were made by other members will be included. I think it is time for our members to show off our talent in music.

Interviewer: Usually, the life expectancy of an idol group is regarded to range from three to five years. As Super Junior debuted in 2005, does it mean that Super Junior has already reached its lifespan?

▲ Lee Teuk: You are totally right. I can imagine that people might look at us with the same viewpoint with which I looked at senior star singers such as H.O.T. and Shin Hwa, who already released their fourth and fifth albums when I was an aspiring singer. Sometimes, I think, “Do we have to stop performing as Super Junior?” But, these days, we perform not only in Korea, but also in other Asian countries, so only four or five years are not enough. We became popular after significant time had passed, so I think that it means that we can last longer.

▲ Hee Chul: I and Lee Teuk are 28 years old now. I know there are many cute and fresh junior singers. But, I want to stress our longevity as we appear on various broadcasting, and at the same, I want to hold many performances whenever we release a new album. I like to perform on the stage because it is very exciting.

Interviewer: How do you think people regard idol groups?

▲ Lee Teuk: I think that it is somewhat exaggerated. People say that the industries of advertisement, drama, and music have been conquered by idols, but actually there are not many programs with more than ten percent viewer ratings among programs in which idols appear. “Idol” means a target of admiration. Actually, many senior doyenne singers such as Cho Yong Phil, Na Hoon A, the group Fire Truck, Park Nam Jeong, and Seo Taiji and Boys used to be idols in their times. As time goes by, people just tend to remember that they were not idols. During any time, there were idols that people admire. The word “idol” is just much more focused and stands out more than before these days. As a member of an idol group, I feel sorry that people do not have an interest in the music, but rather in other additional factors, of idols.

▲ Hee Chul: We wanted to break away from the image of idol groups in entertainment programs. When Shin Dong attaches a fake mustache and dresses himself up comically, he does not look like an idol group member, and moreover I am proud of him. Whenever Lee Teuk, Eun Hyuk, and Shin Dong come on SBS TV’s “Strong Heart,” they brainstorm for ideas like comedians do. But, sometimes I feel bad when I find out that people regard us as washed-up entertainers and criticize us rather than cheering for our efforts on the stage as singers and on the entertainment programs.

Interviewer: At this moment, when you released your fourth album, is it the time that you are trying to free yourself from idol groups?

Lee Teuk: When we debuted, we wanted to abandon the title of idol group. But, we have come this far as the idol group Super Junior, so I do not want to lose the idol title. Rather, I want to keep this title until we reach our forties and fifties and become senior star singers for a long time. As we have thirteen members, if only one member stands out per year, we can last for thirteen years. But, only less than half the members have become popular and have stood out until now. As we were recorded as having the largest number of members when we debuted, we want to break new records in the Korean music industry.

▲ Yea Sung: There are also cultural differences. In the case of Japan, star groups such as SMAP and Arashi, who debuted a long time ago, are still gaining huge popularity. We want to be loved by people like those groups for such a long time for the first time in Korea. Even after we reach our thirties, we want to continue to release albums and have performances. As we see that our members become more acknowledged in various fields and our album sales are increasing, we might already have passed the limit as an idol group little by little as we approach our future goal.

▲ Hee Chul: We want to make the “Super Junior Show,” which enables us to communicate with people, like the program “SMAPxSMAP,” which SMAP has been hosting in Japan.

Interviewer: Shin Dong has become a hot topic, as he proposed to his girlfriend using codes on the album jacket of the fourth album.

▲ Shin Dong: I was surprised to see that fans had broken the codes so fast. I was wrong because I should not have put my personal messages on the album which was originally made for our fans. I am really sorry to the other members and our fans.

▲ Hee Chul: I am sorry to our fans, but I think that he was very brave as a man. But, actually it was a shocking message for me, too. I did not even know that the message was so strong like that. [Marry me. I am proposing to you.]

Interviewer: How do you evaluate Choi Si Won’s acting, who just finished the drama “Oh! My Lady?”

▲ Lee Teuk: His acting, especially his facial expressions, were much better than when he appeared in the movie “Battle of Wits.” He has shown playful looks that he used to show us. When I looked at his acting when he drunkenly kissed a girl in the drama while he left the door of the refrigerator wide open, he looked so greasy.

CREDITS

Original Article: KBS World

Shared by danica @ TwELFs.com

[Guest Firststar]

4TH THREAD! YAY! =)))))

well, let me share something:D

I don't know if someone shred it alr, so i'll just share it:D

here's heechul singing a line of a DBSK song, love in the ice ))

Heechul singing love in the ice

[Guest holadola]

▲ Lee Teuk: In debut, we just focused on recording songs. But, these days, we tend to present our opinions, saying, “What if we try this part this way?” when we arrange songs. In our previous album, Ryeo Wook’s own song was included, and for the repackaged album of the fourth album, which will be released soon, more songs that were made by other members will be included. I think it is time for our members to show off our talent in music.

repackaged album on the way~ woohoo.

and i want a studio version of donghae's beautiful so badly!

▲ Yea Sung: There are also cultural differences. In the case of Japan, star groups such as SMAP and Arashi, who debuted a long time ago, are still gaining huge popularity. We want to be loved by people like those groups for such a long time for the first time in Korea. Even after we reach our thirties, we want to continue to release albums and have performances. As we see that our members become more acknowledged in various fields and our album sales are increasing, we might already have passed the limit as an idol group little by little as we approach our future goal.

hahaha. super junior in their thirties is just so weird. but i want them to last that long. if possible (:

anw we wont be able to have like a full super junior for like.. a few years since each year at least one member will go to army. hai. ):

[Guest slightlychinita_kristene]

Hello Guys!

Bonamana new entry at no.4 in MYX Daily Top Ten here in the Philippines..(the no.1 Music Channel here)

Filipino ELFs keep on voting let's make it no.1 just text MYX VOTE BONAMANA and send to 2366

the Extended Asia MYX Super Junior Special was shown yesterday (May 27) clips and interviews from the Super Show 2 last April 10,2010 here in the Philippines!

this is what Miss Happee said:

(From Happee Sy on Facebook) thanks Myx! that was a nice tribute for Super Junior! they really are hard workers and they are all soo talented. that's the reason that they are no.1! they have this dedication to make all ELFs happy, and all ELFs dedication to them makes it all worth it. none of them is lazy. not 1. so they're really the best for me. thank you for all your love & support for the boys! haaay. goodnight everyone.

> Happee Sy is one of the organizers of the Super Show 2 here in the Philippines last April 10,2010, if i'm not mistaken she's the Vice President of PULP live productions (producer of the concert)

i really like what miss happee said, as an ELF, i was completely touched!^^ just a proof that our boys are indeed very hard working..and really NO.1~~~ actually there's no need to proof..haha..we all know in our hearts they are the BEST!!

Heechul's latest tweet~

@Heedictator http://twitpic.com/1rkjcd 내가 그린 티ㅋㅋ 이거말고 내 얼굴이랑 우리 괭이 그린거 몇 개 더 있음ㅋㅋ 월드컵은 가족과 함께! 라는 뜻을 담아 행복해보이는 가족을 그려봤음

TRANSLATION->> @Heedictator: http://twitpic.com/1rkjcd My painted T-shirtㅋㅋMy face and some of us have (painted) on itㅋㅋ together with world cup family! I drew it by capture meaning of happy family. (credits to tomozuki1 at twitter) you can follow me on twitter @teukieLovesme see you on twitter guys! i really want to meet ELFs around the world!

[Guest lorein27]

4th thread in time for the new album.. cool!! tnx for the news and updates..

I'm a filipino and i'm so glad to hear that they made the news and they're #1 in myx right after the release of the song made me so proud... i'm really glad.. ) btw, do you have any idea when their album will be released here?? tnx a lot!

super junior + ELF forever!!

4th thread in time for the new album.. cool!! tnx for the news and updates..

I'm a filipino and i'm so glad to hear that they made the news and they're #1 in myx right after the release of the song made me so proud... i'm really glad.. ) btw, do you have any idea when their album will be released here?? tnx a lot!

wow that was crazy.. misread some parts.. oh well they'll become #1 in time.. keke.. off to vote...

super junior + ELF forever!!

[Guest munichan]

hurmmm just wanna ask one thing...about kyuhyun 4th annvrsary yellow project,why is it yellow???sorry if i shouldn't ask this silly question but i just curious to know...:)

[Guest P ri ss `]

CONGRATS for 4th thread (:

anyway, it annoys me ALOT that the tickets are only available for those who buy the phone. how nice of them.

anyway, if anyone is thinking of selling their pair of tickets, do pm me or contact me at 90021037.

and it bothers me that the details are not finalised. and i definitely want to see them at the airport since there's a slim chance i'll get to go to the showcase.

[Guest BeeQueen]

Bonamana 2nd Fansigning Days

This is the 3rd and 4th Fansigning.

Date: June 3 at 4 PM

Members Attending: Donghae, Ryeowook, Yesung, Sungmin

Synnara

At: 부산 동래문화회관 소극장

Date: June 3 at 7PM

Members Attending: Donghae, Ryeowook, Yesung, Sungmin

Hottracks

cr: smtown + sapphirepearls

Bonamana 3rd Fansigning Days

These are the 5th and 6th fansigning events.

Date: June 5 at 5:30PM

Members attending: Leeteek, Heechul, Shindong, Eunhyuk

Date: June 5 at 7:30 PM

Members attending: Leeteek, Heechul, Shindong, Eunhyuk

cr: smtown + sapphirepearls

[Guest syujoo]

New pictures:

From: News Hankooki

DO NOT HOTLINK PLSSSS!!!!

SM LOVE <3

[Guest ilovesnowwhite]

lol finally we have our fourth thread~ elf has been working hard to have our 4th thread finally!!

i need to catch up some news and things and everything. hahaha...

let's pray for another mbank award this afternoon! yes

[Guest vanilla_twit]

Hyukkie tweets us with a proper selca! sort of XD haha~

뮤뱅리허설와쑴!! 보석미남은 아침부터 자체발광중^^

credit: Hyuk's Twitter - AllRiseSilver

[Guest SoompiSnoopi]

question: what radio did heechul dj before youngstreet ?

sorry, random question but its just been in my mind all day for some reason.

& i just got my Super Junior 4th Album:Ver. A

it really is gorgeous but i kinda wish the pictures weren't so blurry

i guess that's their concept so i can't really blame anyone

as for the photocard, i got exactly who i was hoping to get.

Leader Leeteuk ! and on the back it says his famous words .

not END but AND . . something like that .

[13infamyss]

^still Youngstreet But it was with another DJ. This time it's only him.

^

^I am barely even noticing him from that picture. If he hadn't posted it, I would not have known that it was him. lol

Super Junior Filming KBS Guirilla Date

Except Heechul, Yesung, Sungmin and Ryeowook

hollly, Is Shindong's facial hair even forreals?

I didnt even notice that he's been growing them out

repackaged album on the way~ woohoo.

and i want a studio version of donghae's beautiful so badly!

we shouldn't be too excited with the repack on the way.

if they released the repack, that means 4jib promo is about to be done. LOL.

but yes, I agree with Donghae's Beautiful studio version. It's a must. It's still a wonder to me how fans were able to release a studio version of that when SM didn't. haha

[Guest venus02]

Album sales hitting 100 000 for first half of year goes to SJ and SNSD

According to Korean media reports, Super Junior and SNSD have become the groups that exceeded the 100 000 album sales mark for the two albums released from this year’s 1st of January to 26th of May. Based on Korea’s Hanteo album sales results on the 27th, from the 1st of January to 26th of May, artistes whose album sales that have exceeded 100 000 only include Super Junior and SNSD. SNSD who released their second album since 28th of January have sold a total of 117 077 albums, making it the album which has the highest amount of sales. As for Super Junior’s 4th album Bonamana which was offically released on the 13th of this month, it has hit total sales of 106 891 albums, placing them in the second spot after SNSD.

Source: Sina

Translation: bulletproof@ sj-world.net

So proud of them ^^

I think this is the first time SuJu sold this much in 2 weeks right? But I'm sure that they've sold more than this >_<

[Guest munichan]

WOW~!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd place!!!! not bad at all~!

[Guest xinlady]

Hi! I just saw the English Subbed video for MV making!

4th thread in time for the new album.. cool!! tnx for the news and updates..

I'm a filipino and i'm so glad to hear that they made the news and they're #1 in myx right after the release of the song made me so proud... i'm really glad.. ) btw, do you have any idea when their album will be released here?? tnx a lot!

super junior + ELF forever!!

4th thread in time for the new album.. cool!! tnx for the news and updates..

I'm a filipino and i'm so glad to hear that they made the news and they're #1 in myx right after the release of the song made me so proud... i'm really glad.. ) btw, do you have any idea when their album will be released here?? tnx a lot!

wow that was crazy.. misread some parts.. oh well they'll become #1 in time.. keke.. off to vote...

super junior + ELF forever!!

hi! I'm Filipino too! Just saw awhile ago in MYX that they're at number 4 already. so fast! thinking that it was just showed last night in the Extended Special.

[gracestarr]

donghae twitted again... can anybody translate it? i tried using tranlator for google chrome... i think it has something to do with religion

cr. donghae twitter

geez i topped a page... looking for something to share

take out with full credits