Annyong, my future~^^

I’m you in your past, and you’re my future. How’s it going? Have be a success girl? I hope so. Here, it is my first blog and I hope it’ll always be, except I can’t open it because of any unexpected reason.

Well, I just want to remind you a few things, my future,

First, don’t forget that God had given you life. He gave you life to make you happy, not just happy, but success also. Success in every means. Success as his creature *don’t know better word. You know I don’t really means “creature”. I’ll change it soon after I found a proper word.* So, don’t ever forget to thanks Him for every single thing you have. Because now, I always thanks to Him and every single things, single step I had, blessed by Him.

Second, you have father, mother and brother. They’re the one who always support you and give you everything you need. So, don’t ever make them disappointed and sad, try to make them always be happy and proud of you. That’s the only way to pay back their merit. Okay? *I’m sure you did. I know who you are.*^^

Do you remember? Your brother is in university now. University of Indonesia, one of the best Universities in your country, Indonesia. You really proud of him, of course. He’s a good brother, isn’t he?

And your mom, she has just passed some kind of “Good Official” competition. And she wishes that she could win. So do you.

You already have the best mother of all. You can’t wonder for the better one.

And your father, he promised to buy you a new hand phone. And do you remember that you wanted ‘Haptic’ Samsung, TVXQ’s and SNSD’s advertisement product. It’s really good indeed, yeah.^^ Hope I can have it~^^

Really love your family, don’t you.

Third, you have friends, although I know, maybe their not with you anymore there, but don’t forget them, okay? They had been accompanied you for a long time and gave you spirits to walk through your life. They’re the one who honest with you.

You have Fani, Vio and Ita here. They’re very kind to you and you love them. Do you remember that they’re the one who stick with you after graduated from acceleration class? Most of the rest of them, kind of busy with their new school or their new organization or maybe their new boy/girlfriends. Yeah~ of course they are. Life always changes.

However you had passed a long time with them and had a very nice and wonderful time together, especially when you were in your Junior High School’s Study Tour. Amazing eh?

Hmmm, what else?

Maybe fourth, you have a dream that you really, really, really want to study aboard. But, you can’t do anything, because you haven’t graduate High School yet. - -

It’s okay, because you’ve decided to study aboard when you’re going to university, although you’re not sure you’ll able to, because you know that your parents can’t finance you to study aboard, to Korea, the place that you wanted to study at and live at.

Geurigo, you decided that you’ll study in your country, Indonesia first for 1 or 2 years while you earn enough money to study in Korea and learn Korean language of course *I’ve just started*. After that you can study at Korea and get a job there. Good plan, wish God’d help you. ^^

At last, not less important,

You fan TVXQ very much now. Especially HERO Jaejoong. Do you remember? Yeah, the main of vocal of TVXQ and the oldest member, and of course the most handsome and amazing member of all for you. You’ve fallen in love with him. Nyahaha~^^

And Super Junior too. TVXQ and Super Junior is the first Korean boy band, which makes you can, at least, control your mood. You’re not letting it drop, so you can always be optimized and happy. Their song really makes you feel much better and fill your heart with love, isn’t it? Well, good effect for you. So, always cheer up there, okay?

Hhh~

I think that all for the beginning. I’ll remind you again, soon after I have something I’ve learned~^^ by the way, sorry if maybe you found many mistakes in this time capsule, because my English is not perfect. I was studying it. Nyaha~

Well, wish all of your dream come true. And I wish every single words I’ve written to you are useful~^^

Saranghae~^^

Labels: Time Capsule

Super Junior

Also known as: SJ, SuJu

Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, dance, hip hop, R&B, trot

Years active: 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment, Avex Asia (ROC), Rhythm Zone (Japan)

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior-K.R.Y, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-M, Super Junior-Happy

Website: www.super-junior.co.kr

Super Junior (슈퍼주니어), also known as simply SJ or SuJu (슈주), is a thirteen-member Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2005, masterminded by Lee Soo Man. The group initially debuted with twelve members on November 6, 2005 with the single, "TWINS (Knock Out)". The original twelve members, from oldest to youngest, are Leeteuk (the leader), Heechul, Han Geng, Yesung, Kang-In, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, and Kibum. The Chinese member, Han Geng, was chosen among the 3,000 applicants through auditions held in China by SM Entertainment in 2001.

Many of the members had already pursued an entertainment career before Super Junior's debut through acting, DJ-ing, and modeling. On May 23, 2006 SM Entertainment announced the addition of a new member, Kyuhyun, making them the thirteen-member group they are today.

MEMBER PROFILE

Leeteuk

Birth name: Park Jungsu

Also known: as Leeteuk

Born: July 1, 1983 (1983-07-01)

Origin: South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, trot

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, MC, DJ, television host, actor

Instrument(s): Singing, beatboxing, piano, guitar

Voice type(s): Tenor

Years active 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy

In early 2000, Park Jungsu was discovered by a talent scout in Myeongdong. He was asked to audition for the Starlight Casting System 2000, which soon signed him into SM Entertainment that same year. Jungsu made an extremely brief cameo appearance in the MBC Korean drama All About Eve in 2000 and was also a model for Pepsi. He was then put into a five-member boy band along with his future Super Junior bandmate, Donghae by his talent agency before this idea was dropped. Some of the names for this group were OK, Pricor and Smile. After he was put in Super Junior, JungSu wanted a stage name similar to Kangta and thus chose the name Leeteuk. Teuk, which means "special."

Heechul

Birth name: Kim Heechul

Born: July 10, 1983 (1983-07-10)

Origin: Gangwon-do, South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, alternative rock, trot

Occupation(s): Actor, singer, dancer, model, MC, DJ, television host

Instrument(s): Singing, rapping, piano

Voice type(s): Tenor

Years active 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-T

Website: rellagyo.smtown.com

Kim Heechul was first discovered through the Starlight Casting System 2002 and joined SM Entertainment soon afterwards. Before he officially debuted as a member of Super Junior, he was put into a group with Kang-In, Hero Jaejoong, and U-know Yunho called Four Seasons as to represent the four seasons of the year. The prospective group never saw the light when the two members, Hero Jaejoong and U-know Yunho, joined TVXQ which debuted in late 2003. However, Heechul still maintains a close friendship with TVXQ.

Kim Heechul first debuted as an actor and made his first appearance on television, starring in the 2005 teen drama, Sharp 2. Soon afterwards Heechul gave frequent television appearances such as filming for commercials and television hosting.

On November 6, 2005, Heechul, a trained singer, debuted with Super Junior on SBS's music program Popular Songs, performing the first single "TWINS (Knock Out)." After debut, he has since made contributions to Super Junior's lyrics. His first production, along with bandmates Shindong and Eunhyuk, was the rap lyrics to "Show Me Your Love," a joint single of Super Junior with TVXQ.

Heechul furthered his acting career after Super Junior's debut, having a lead role in MBC's youth sitcom Rainbow Romance with fellow bandmate Kim Kibum. He made his primetime debut in the SBS drama Bad Family. Before his musical debut, Heechul started his hosting career by being a regular MC for KM Show! Music Tank. Soon after the debut of Super Junior he switched to hosting SBS's Popular Songs. He has also been a DJ of his own radio show, SBS Power FM Youngstreet along with Park Heebon, but the program ended in mid-2006. Aside from acting, singing, and hosting, Heechul is also an active participant in variety shows, making frequent appearances on Heroine 6, Vitamin, Sponge, X-man and Love Letter.

Hankyung

Chinese name: 韓庚 (Traditional)

Chinese name: 韩庚 (Simplified)

Pinyin: Hán Gēng (Mandarin)

Jyutping: Hon4 Gang1 (Cantonese)

Birth name: Han Geng

Origin: People's Republic of China

Born: February 9, 1984 (1984-02-09) Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China

Other name(s): Hankyung (한경)

Occupation: Singer, dancer, actor, model

Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, hip hop, R&B

Instrument(s): Singing, piano

Voice type(s): Tenor

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Years active: 2005–present

Associated Acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-M

Han Geng hails from Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China. He is an ethnic Nanai from Northeast China.

After years of perfecting his craft at the Beijing Dance Academy, he was discovered in 2001 at the H.O.T. CHINA Audition Casting 2001 that was held in Beijing, China, where the competition rate was 3000 to 1. He signed with SM Entertainment the year after, but it was not until early 2003 when he arrived to South Korea to receive private lessons in singing, dancing, and acting. He was soon put in lessons with the rest of the trainees in SM Entertainment afterwards.

On February 6, 2005, SM Entertainment officially announced Han as a member of Super Junior, being the only Chinese member. Han was the first Chinese and to a greater extent, the first foreigner to debut in South Korea, thus creating media attention. Three months later after the announcement, Han made his first media appearance as a runway model, in a Fashion Show F/W general idea by Bum Suk.

Yesung

Birth name: Kim Jongwoon

Also known as: Yesung

Born: August 24, 1984 (1984-08-24)

Origin: Cheonan, South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, R&B

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, DJ, actor

Instrument(s): Singing, piano

Voice type(s): Baritone

Years active: 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-K.R.Y, Super Junior-Happy

Yesung made his first television appearance in November 1999 in a music event. However, it was not until 2001 when he auditioned in the Starlight Casting System 2001 and officially became a trainee under the talent agency SM Entertainment.

After four years of training on singing, acting, and dancing, Yesung officially debuted on November 6, 2005 as a member of Super Junior. The group performed the debut single "TWINS (Knock Out)" on SBS's Popular Songs.

Since September of 2006, Yesung had been a DJ for his own radio show, M.I.R.A.C.L.E for You, where members of Super Junior often appear as guests. However, before the radio show's first anniversary, Yesung had to end the program so he can further concentrate on his singing career. The last air date for the radio show was September 8, 2007.

Later in 2006, Yesung became a part of Super Junior's first sub-unit, Super Junior-K.R.Y, a group specializing in singing mournful, R&B ballads. Super Junior-K.R.Y debuted on November 5, 2006 on KBS's Music Bank performing "The one I love." In June 2008, Yesung made a comeback as a member of Super Junior-Happy, the fourth official Super Junior sub-unit. Their first mini album, Cooking? Cooking! was released on June 5, 2008.

Kangin

Birth name: Kim Youngwoon

Also known as: Kang-In

Born: January 17, 1985 (1985-01-17)

Origin: South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, trot

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, MC, DJ, television host

Instrument(s): Singing, piano, guitar

Voice type(s): Baritone

Years active 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy

Kim Youngwoon became a trainee under SM Entertainment soon after he won first place on the 4th SM Youth Best Selection Best Outward Appearance in 2002. Soon afterwards he made a brief cameo appearance in the SBS drama, A Man And A Woman in May 2002.

Although originally auditioned to be an actor, he was placed under many all-boy project groups, including the rumored group Four Seasons, a four member boy band that was to include Kim Heechul, Hero Jaejoong, and U-Know Yunho. However, both U-Know Yunho and Hero Jaejoong soon debuted as members of TVXQ in 2003, leaving Kim Young-woon and Kim Heechul to join Super Junior two years later. Kim Young-woon decided to use the stage name Kang-In, which can be loosely translated to "strong person," to show his strength as an entertainer and performer.

Sungmin

Birth name: Lee Sungmin

Born: January 1, 1986 (1986-01-01)

Origin: South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, trot

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, DJ

Instrument(s): piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums

Voice type(s): Tenor

Years active: 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy

Website: min01.smtown.com

Lee Sungmin became a trainee under SM Entertainment after he won first place at the 1st SM Youth Best Selection Best Outward Appearance in 2001. A year later Sungmin, along with Eunhyuk, Xiah Junsu, Typhoon, Rose, and Attack, who were placed in one project group, made a brief appearance in a show called Heejun vs. Kangta Battle of the Century Pop vs. Rock where Heejun and Kangta taught them techniques on singing. However, in 2003 the group was separated because Xiah Junsu debuted as a member of TVXQ and Typhoon, Rose, and Attack debuted as members of TRAX). Sungmin, however, stayed with Eunhyuk and both of them debuted as members of Super Junior two years later. On August 2005, Sungmin appeared briefly in the MBC drama, "Sea of Sisters."

Sungmin made an official debut on November 6, 2005 as a member of Super Junior. They performed the group's first single, "TWINS (Knock Out)" on SBS's Popular Songs. A year later Sungmin appeared in the SBS Banjun Theatre drama Finding Lost Time as a guest star acting alongside TVXQ's Micky Yoochun. In early 2007, Sungmin was placed in the six-piece Super Junior subgroup, Super Junior-T, and debuted on February 25, 2007, performing the subgroup's title single "Rokuko" on Popular Songs. Sungmin also replaced Kang-In as one of the key DJs of Reckless Radio and was hosting it with Sooyoung of Girls' Generation. Until February 3, 2008, Sunny, also a member of Girls' Generation, replaced Sooyoung. In June 2008, Sungmin made a comeback as a member of Super Junior-Happy, the fourth official Super Junior sub-unit. Their first mini album, Cooking? Cooking! was released on June 5, 2008

Eunhyuk

Birth name: Lee Hyukjae

Also known as: Eunhyuk

Born: April 4, 1986 (1986-04-04)

Origin: South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, hip hop, R&B, trot

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, MC, DJ, actor

Instrument(s): Singing, rapping, piano

Voice type(s): Tenor

Years: active 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy

In 2000, Eunhyuk auditioned for the Starlight Casting System 2000 and became a trainee of SM Entertainment soon afterwards. Two years later, Eunhyuk, along with Sungmin, childhood friend Xiah Junsu, Typhoon, Rose, and Attack who were placed in one project group, made a brief appearance in a show called Heejun vs. Kangta Battle of the Century Pop vs. Rock where Heejun and Kangta taught them techniques on singing. However, in 2003 the group was separated because Xiah Junsu debuted as a member of TVXQ and Typhoon, Rose, and Attack debuted as members of TRAX. Eunhyuk, however, stayed with Sungmin and both of them debuted as members of Super Junior two years later. On November 6, 2005, Eunhyuk officially debuted as a member of Super Junior. Along with Super Junior, Eunhyuk performed their first single, "TWINS (Knock Out)" on SBS Popular Songs.

Eunhyuk has been an active lyricist and wrote rap lyrics for Super Junior's first and second albums. The rap lyrics to "Show Me Your Love" from the winter single between Super Junior and TVXQ was written by him, along with Heechul and Shindong. He also wrote the rap in Super Junior's first CD single "U" and said that it was written for the fans. Thereafter, Eunhyuk became one of Super Junior's main rap lyricists, being a main contributor in the group's rap lyrics for their second album, Don't Don. Eunhyuk is also one of the choreographers for group dances.

Since August 21, 2006, Eunhyuk has been the DJ with Leeteuk for 'KBS's Super Junior Kiss the Radio. In early 2007, Eunhyuk replaced Kang-In's place as MC for M.NET's M!Countdown, hosting along with Super Junior members Leeteuk and Shindong. However, due to concert tour schedules and preparations for a new album, Eunhyuk, Leeteuk, and Shindong decided to leave their MC seats, their last day on March 27, 2008. He was also placed in the six-piece Super Junior subgroup, Super Junior-T, and made their debut in February 25, 2007 on Popular Songs, performing the title single "Rokuko". In June 2008, Eunhyuk made a comeback as a member of Super Junior-Happy, the fourth official Super Junior sub-unit. Their first mini album, Cooking? Cooking! was released on June 5, 2008.

Shindong

Birth name: Shin Donghee

Also known as: Shindong

Born: September 28, 1985 (1985-09-28)

Origin: South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, hip hop, R&B, trot

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor, MC, DJ

Instrument(s): Singing, rapping, beatboxing, piano, guitar

Voice type(s): Bass

Years active: 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy

Shin Donghee made his first appearance in July 2002 when he was seen dancing on Goyangsi Youth Dance. However, he didn't join SM Entertainment until 2005 when he won first place on the 9th SM Youth Best Selection Best Comedian. Under SM Entertainment, Shindong was trained in many areas of performing talents, specifically dancing and rapping.

Months later, Shindong debuted as a part of Super Junior on November 6, 2005, performing the group's first single, "TWINS (Knock Out)." Due to Shindong's name sounding similar to Donghae, who is also a member of Super Junior, Shindong decided to use the stage name Shindong, derived from his surname and the first word of his birth name. Shindong is translated to "prodigy," proving himself to be of extraordinary talent to the audience despite his lack of an ideal idol appearance.

Since November of 2005, Shindong had been a regular MC for M.NET's M!Countdown, along with Super Junior members Leeteuk and Kang-In, who was replaced by Eunhyuk a year later. However, due to concert tour schedules and preparations for a new album, Shindong, Leeteuk, and Eunhyuk decided to leave their MC seats, their last day on March 27, 2008. Shindong is also popularly known as the active MC and DJ of MBC's BoBoBo Ai Joa and KMTV's Green Apple Sound, successfully establishing the image, "DJ Shindong." On March 26, 2008, it was announced that Shindong will soon debut as a radio DJ, hosting an MBC radio show, "Stop the Boring Time" along with Kim Shin Young. Shindong is also very active in variety shows and often gives guest appearances in Star Golden Bell, Dongan Club, etc. Shindong often gives visual gag performances at entertainment programs.

Shindong was soon placed in the six-piece Super Junior sub-unit, Super Junior-T in early 2007. The group debuted on February 25, 2007 on SBS's Popular Songs with their title song, "Rokuko". In early 2008, Shindong officially debuted as an actor, playing a lead role in the mini television series Single Papa in Love. In June 2008, Shindong made a comeback as a member of Super Junior-Happy, the fourth official Super Junior sub-unit. Their first mini album, Cooking? Cooking! was released on June 5, 2008.

Siwon

Birth name: Choi Siwon

Born: February 10, 1987 (1987-02-10)

Origin: Seoul, South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop

Occupation(s): Actor, singer, dancer, model

Instrument(s): Singing, drums, piano

Voice type(s): Baritone

Years active: 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-M

Website: onlysiwon.smtown.com

Choi Siwon was raised in a strict, Protestant family from Seoul, South Korea. After Siwon's talents were scouted in the Starlight Casting System in 2003, his parents initially disapproved him to pursue in an entertainment career. After consideration, his parents approved Siwon to sign under the talent agency SM Entertainment, where he was trained in areas of singing, acting, and dancing. He made his first appearance in a music video of The Grace's Dana when she was still a solo singer in 2003. A year after, Siwon made a brief appearance in the short drama, Precious Family. In early 2005 Siwon's talent agency released an announcement that Siwon would officially debut as a member of the large all-boy music group, Super Junior, which was slated to make an official debut near the end of the year. A few months before debut, Siwon made his first media appearance with Han Geng as a runway model, in a fashion show by Bum Suk.

On November 6, 2005, Siwon officially debuted on SBS's Popular Songs with the reason of Super Junior, performing the group's first single "TWINS (Knock Out)."

In early 2008, SM Entertainment placed Siwon in a seven-piece Chinese subgroup of Super Junior, Super Junior-M. The subgroup specializes in singing Chinese versions of Super Junior's Korean songs, bringing the K-pop influence over to the Chinese music industry. Super Junior-M is the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent. Super Junior-M debuted in China on April 8, 2008 at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards with the release of their first single music video, "U".

Siwon is one of the few members of Super Junior who actively appears on variety shows. Siwon makes frequent appearances on Love Letter and other popular South Korean variety programs. Siwon is also a popular symbol for endorsements, being an endorser of many items in South Korea. In early March 2007 he has been picked up as the presenter of Thailand's 12 Plus Powder and went to Thailand several times a year to shoot the commercial.

Siwon continued his education after his debut with Super Junior. Siwon graduated from Hyun Dae High School in February 2006 and later went on to attend Inha University. A year before his debut with Super Junior he traveled to Beijing, China with Girls' Generation's Hyo Yeon to learn about the country's language and history and stayed there for three months. Siwon is also a drummer, having performed with his senior labelmates, TRAX in September 2006 on SBS's music show Popular Songs due to the fact that their drummer, Rose, had left the band. Choi is nicknamed Simba by his bandmate Kim Heechul. Members joke that he has the same smile as the Joker from Batman. His members also call him Horse because of his looks and his height.

Donghae

Birth name: Lee Donghae

Born: October 15, 1986 (1986-10-15)

Origin: Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, hip hop, R&B

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor

Instrument(s): Singing, rapping, piano, guitar

Voice type(s): Tenor

Years active: 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-M

Lee Donghae is the youngest of two sons. He signed under SM Entertainment soon after he won first place on the 3rd SM Youth Best Selection Best Outward Appearance in 2001 and was trained in areas of singing, acting, and dancing. After four years of training, SM Entertainment officially announced Lee Donghae as a member of the all-boy group Super Junior, which was to debut in November 2005. Several days before his official debut he made a brief appearance in November 2005 at SBS's Shin Dong-yup's There Is There Isn't panel.

On November 6, 2005, Donghae officially debuted on SBS's Popular Songs performing Super Junior's first single "TWINS (Knock Out)." Since debut, Donghae makes frequent appearances in Super Junior's reality and variety shows, such as M.NET's Mystery 6, SBS's Super Junior Full House, and M.NET's Super Summer. Donghae has also been an active guest on KBS's Star Golden Bell and has been a frequent dancer for Super Junior performances in other variety shows such as SBS's Love Letter and X-Man, . Donghae debuted as an actor in 2007 when Super Junior's debut mystery film, Attack on the Pin-Up Boys, was released in over four hundred cinemas in South Korea, which Donghae was featured as the lead supporting role. He starred as a classmate and close friend of Kim Kibum, a high school student who investigates the "mysterious attacks" on the most handsome boys in various high schools in the town. Donghae also performs key roles in other music videos, such as in BoA's "Key of Heart" and SNSD's Kissing You.

In early 2008, SM Entertainment placed Donghae in a seven-member Chinese subgroup of Super Junior, Super Junior-M. The subgroup specializes in singing Chinese versions of Super Junior's Korean songs, bringing the K-pop influence over to the Chinese music industry. Super Junior-M is the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent. Super Junior-M debuted in China on April 8, 2008 at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards with the release of their first single music video, "U".

Ryeowook

Birth name: Kim Ryeowook

Born: June 21, 1987 (1987-06-21)

Origin: South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, R&B

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer, actor

Instrument(s): Singing, piano

Voice type(s): Tenor

Years active: 2005–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-K.R.Y, Super Junior-M

Kim Ryeowook was discovered through the CMB Youth ChinChin Festival 2004 and was signed under SM Entertainment soon afterwards. Trained in areas of singing, dancing, and acting, Kim Ryeowook put particular efforts into his vocal training and music composition. Kim Ryeowook was the last to join Super Junior before Kyuhyun, and did not join the group until a few days before the group's official debut on November 6, 2005. His late addition was rumored to be a replacement of a previous SM trainee that was supposed to debut in Super Junior.

On November 6, 2005, Ryeowook officially debuted on SBS's Popular Songs performing Super Junior's first single "TWINS (Knock Out)." In late 2006, Ryeowook became a member of Super Junior's first subgroup, Super Junior-K.R.Y. The trio debuted on November 5, 2006 on KBS's Music Bank. In early 2008, Ryeowook was placed in another Super Junior subgroup, Super Junior-M. The subgroup specializes in singing Mandarin songs, including Mandarin versions of Super Junior's Korean songs, bringing the K-pop influence into the Chinese music industry. Super Junior-M is the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent. The seven-member group debuted in China on April 8, 2008 at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards with the release of their first single music video, "U".

Ryeowook made his acting debut in the film, Attack on the Pin-Up Boys, a high-school comedy/mystery film, in which he plays the eccentric vice president of the student council. Ryeowook's acting gained positive feedback from critics and he was nominated Best Supporting Actor and Best Comedic Performance at the Korean Movie Awards.

Kibum

Birth name: Kim Kibum

Born: August 21, 1987 (1987-08-21)

Origin: Seoul, South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop

Occupation(s): Actor, singer, dancer, model

Instrument(s): Singing, rapping, piano

Voice type(s): Bass

Years active: 2004–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior

Website: actorkibum.smtown.com

Kim Kibum was born in Seoul, South Korea but moved to Los Angeles, California, United States at the mere age of ten, where he attended middle school and Santa Monica High School. It was not until several years later when he was discovered by a talent agent from South Korea and was recommended to audition for the Starlight Casting System 2002. Kibum soon signed under SM Entertainment and became their official trainee, being trained in areas of singing, acting, dancing, and other performing talents.

Kibum's first official appearance and debut was on April 21, 2004 when he appeared on a Korean television drama April Kiss. A year later in February 2005, his talent agency announced that Kibum would make a second debut as a singer, being a member of the large all-boy group Super Junior. Before the group's debut Kibum starred as the first male lead in Sharp 2, alongside Go Ara and fellow Super Junior member Kim Heechul. Super Junior made their official debut on November 6, 2005, in SBS's Popular Songs, performing their first single, "TWINS (Knock Out)". Kibum is known for his English rapping ability in the group and remains as one of the lead rappers of Super Junior. As Kibum's activities with Super Junior began to occupy most of his schedule, he was only given a small role in Marrying a Millionaire, playing the young Kim Young-hoon. However he soon starred in Rainbow Romance as the lead actor for 243 episodes along with Kim Heechul. During the fall of 2006, he reunited with Go Ara once again to star in the SBS drama Snow Flower.

Kibum placed aside his acting career and was active as a member of Super Junior throughout 2007, especially during promotions for the group's second album, Don't Don in the end of the year and the Super Show Tour in early 2008. In April 2008, it was announced that Kibum would be starring in yet another MBC drama, Happy Event at Chunja's (tentative title) alongside Wang Bit-na after sixteen months of hiatus in the acting industry. The drama's premiere date is slated to be May 19, 2008.

Aside from acting and singing activities, Kibum is seen participating in runway modelling and appearing in advertisements for KTF, C&C phone, NF Sonata, OLIVE, My Chew, Ottogi Noddle with bandmate Kim Heechul and co-star Go Ara, and Elite Uniform with his SM senior BoA. He is also seen in many other ads with fellow Rainbow Romance co-star, Ahyoomee.

His cousin is the famous model and actor Shin Dong Wook.

Kyuhyun

Birth name: Cho Kyuhyun

Born: February 3, 1988 (1988-02-03) (age 20)

Origin: South Korea

Genre(s): K-pop, Mandopop, R&B

Occupation(s): Singer, dancer

Instrument(s): Singing, piano

Voice type(s): Bass

Years active: 2006–present

Label(s): SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-K.R.Y, Super Junior-M

Cho Kyuhyun's singing talents were discovered after he won third place at the Chin Chin Singing Competition in 2005. He soon signed under SM Entertainment and was featured in the video remake of TVXQ's single "Hi Ya Ya" along with other Chin Chin idols.

Before Kyuhyun's addition to Super Junior, the original twelve members were said to be separating and "graduating" as the band was still presented as a project group at the time, the concept being very similar to Japan's popular girl group, Morning Musume. Although Kyuhyun's addition to the group initially brought in an unpleasant surprise and disatisfaction within the group's fans who supported the original twelve members, his addition ended Super Junior's life as a project group and began its life as a permanent group. Kyuhyun was quickly accepted and acknowledged by the fans as the thirteenth member of Super Junior.

Kyuhyun's first media appearance was mysterious and not acknowledged. He made his first appearance as a part of Super Junior in a news broadcast on May 23, 2006 when the group was introducing their comeback single, "U". Kyuhyun made his debut perforance on May 26, 2006 at SBS's I-Concert performing the new single "U", where it was also the group's first comeback performance as a permanent group. Towards the end of 2006, Kyuhyun, along with Yesung and Ryeowook, were placed in Super Junior's first subgroup, Super Junior-K.R.Y. The trio debuted in November 5, 2006 on KBS's Music Bank. In early 2008, Kyuhyun was placed in a third Super Junior subgroup, Super Junior-M. The subgroup specializes in singing Mandarin versions of Super Junior's Korean songs, bringing the K-pop influence over to the Chinese music industry. Super Junior-M is the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent. The seven-member group debuted in China on April 8, 2008 at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards and with the release of their first single music video, "U".

With the announcements of Super Junior's second album release in September, it was announced that Kyuhyun would make this comeback along with the rest of the members. Kyuhyun gave his first comeback performance after the car accident in April on September 21, 2007, performing the new promo-single, "Don't Don." However, Kyuhyun was still recovering from the injuries and was unable to participate in Super Junior's second album activities throughout the rest of the year.

Kyuhyun made his comeback variety show appearance on SBS's Star King with the other eleven members of Super Junior but with the absence of Kim Kibum on October 13, 2007. In the show he performed a duet, "A Whole New World", with the Filipina singer, Charice Pempengco, a rising star whose major talent was discovered through uploaded performances of her in the Philippines' Little big star contest and other guestings on YouTube.

SUB-GROUP

Super Junior K.R.Y

Super Junior-K.R.Y ,established in late 2006, is a trio formed by Super Junior members Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung. The label discovered that these three members developed a particular persona and subsequent fan-base that was separate from the rest of the group, and how they also had similar musical qualities. The label therefore grouped these three members together to perform particular songs to target a particular audience. Being amongst the most vocally powerful members of Super Junior, 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. K.R.Y's first official performance was on November 5, 2006 on KBS's Music Bank. They have participated in the original soundtrack of the tvN drama Hyena with a total of three tracks, including the main theme. The trio also contributed tracks in two additional original soundtracks, one track in both the soundtracks of Snow Flower and Billy Jean Look at Me. Unlike Super Junior's other sub-units, K.R.Y has not officially released a single or album, only participating in collaboration albums and original soundtracks.

Super Junior-T

Pre-debut

Super Junior-T contains six Super Junior members, Leeteuk (the leader), Heechul, Kang-In, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk.

Noticing the dying trend of trot music, SM Entertainment decided to revive the style by producing an idol band that capitalizes trot music, however, adding the music its own touch of modern pop and rap. Three months before debut the future subgroup performed "Don't Go Away" at the M.NET/KM Music Festival on November 25, 2006 with Super Junior's Donghae. A few weeks prior to debut the six members had secretly trained and prepared for their new debut that occurred at the end of February 2007.

2007: Debut

In early February SM Entertainment made the official announcement of a second Super Junior subgroup, Super Junior-T. The group released their first radio single on February 23, 2007. A CD single, "Rokuko", was soon released and it topped music charts three days after release. The subgroup's official debut was on February 25, 2007 performing the title track, "Rokuko" and "First Express" with famous trot singer Bang Shil Yi. The single's rankings quickly rose in both Korea and Thailand-based music stations and was #1 on the charts two months later. Due to their active participance in trot music and their comedic appearances, the subgroup gained outstanding attention from the older audience despite their well-known young idol images that was created for them in their mother group.

2008: Comeback

On April 29, 2008, it was announced that Super Junior-T will make a comeback later in the year with their second official single. However, a fourth Super Junior sub-unit, Super Junior-H, debuted instead.

Music style

Super Junior-T's music style is a distinctive style of trot, an old-fashioned style of pop music adding mordernized K-pop melodies and also rap. The subgroup's goal is to continue the fading trot music and to influence and introduce the young audience to a traditional style of music, hoping to increase awareness of older trot musicians and a hopeful comeback of the genre to mainstream music.

Super Junior-M

Super Junior-M (Korean: 슈퍼주니어-엠), often referred to as SJ-M, is the third official sub-unit of Korean boy band Super Junior that was established on April 2008. They are the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent. They are also the first group produced by Korea's CT (Culture Technology) organization and was created through a comprehensive localization strategy. Super Junior-M contains five Super Junior members, Han Geng (the leader), Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, and two non-Super Junior members, Henry and Zhou Mi.

Pre-debut

Responding to Super Junior's rising popularity in China, Super Junior's management, SM Entertainment, decided to compose a new Super Junior sub-unit that is to focus entirely in the Chinese market. On October 2, 2007, an official announcement was released to the media, stating the birth of a third Super Junior subgroup that would debut in China. Super Junior's original member, Han Geng and an SM Chinese trainee, Henry, were stated to be the first two of the seven members representing the subgroup. Five months later, a second Super Junior member, Siwon, was mentioned in news articles to be the third member. However, the confirmed list of members were not released to the public until April.

Starting from April 4, 2008 to April 7, 2008, the seven members were released to the media in a chain of trailer clips on different days, introducing the members' versatility. Han Geng was the first member to be announced on April 4. On April 5, Donghae and Siwon were announced to be the second and third members. On April 6, a new member, Henry, was announced to be the fourth Super Junior-M member, following Kyuhyun as the fifth. Rookie Zhou Mi was announced to be the sixth member on April 7 following Ryeowook as the final member. A trailer with of all seven members was released on the group's debut day, April 8. Super Junior-M's trailer clips exceeded 1.4 million views in less than four days.

Origin of the name

Before the official name of the subgroup was released, they were often referred to as Super Junior-China. On April 3, 2008, SM Entertainment released the official name of the subgroup, Super Junior-M, with "M" representing the word "Mandarin," expressing the subgroup's ambition to become successful in the Chinese music market not limited to only China. The "M" can also represent a list of other aspects, such as the first letter of their debut album, Me, and also "mi" (Chinese: 迷), which can mean "charismatic" as well as "fan" in Mandarin, the latter meaning referring to their desire to connect with their fans.

2008: Debut

Super Junior-M debuted in China on April 8, 2008 at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards and with the release of their first single music video, "U". Their debut album was released in various provinces in China starting April 23, 2008 and the Korean version with three bonus Korean tracks was releasd in South Korea on April 30, 2008. The album was also distributed in several other Asian countries on May 2, 2008 such as Hong Kong and Taiwan. On May 25, 2008 Super Junior-M won their first award, Asia's Most Popular New Group Award, at the 5th annual Music King Awards in Macau.

Musical style

Super Junior-M's music style falls into the category of mainstream pop, dance, and R&B, similar to the style of their main group, Super Junior. However, instead of singing in their mother tongue, Korean, the group sings in Mandarin instead. Super Junior-M's goal is to bring the Korean pop influence over to the Chinese market, re-representing the hits in Mandarin.

Super Junior-Happy

Super Junior-Happy (Korean: 슈퍼주니어-해피), also known as SuJu-Happy (Korean: 슈주-해피), SJ-Happy, and SJ-H, is the fourth official sub-unit of Korean boy band Super Junior established on June 2008. Super Junior-Happy contains six Super Junior members, Leeteuk (the leader), Yesung, Kang-In, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk.

Pre-debut

By 2008, all of the Super Junior members have already been a member of at least one subgroup, except for Kibum who has been occupied with his acting schedules. Super Junior-Happy consists of every previous member of Super Junior-T, with Yesung being the replacement of Heechul. Super Junior-Happy made an unofficial debut performance on May 3, 2008 at the Power Concert although they had not formally introduced themselves as the subgroup at the time.

On May 30, 2008, SM Entertainment released the official announcement of the subgroup through Newsen. The subgroup's first mini album with the title track, "Cooking? Cooking!" was released on June 5, 2008.

2008: Debut

Super Junior-Happy debuted on June 7, 2008, performing their title track, "Cooking? Cooking!" at the 2008 Dream Concert. On the day before their debut, the subgroup held their first sign fan meeting to celebrate the success of the sales of their first mini album that was released on June 5, 2008. On the morning of June 6, over thousands of fans lined up for tickets to the fan meet, overcrowding the streets.

Music style

Super Junior-Happy's music style involves the common style of contemporary dance music and bubblegum pop, mainly targeting the music industry with their fun and entertaining style. Super Junior-H's debut single, "Cooking? Cooking!" is a dance track with refreshing rhythm and quirky lyrics. Their goal is to give fans feelings of bliss and happiness with their music.

Attack on the Pin-Up Boys

Twelve members, excluding Kyuhyun, appeared in the group's debut film Attack on the Pin-Up Boys. The first film released by SM Pictures, it premiered on July 26, 2007 in Korea. Although the film was promoted as a typical high school comedy, the movie gained positive reviews from critics, praising that the movie had a well-oriented plot unlike most idol films. However, ticket sales remained low in the premiere month despite it's unexpected success in the sales the first week. Throughout the remaining of the year, the film failed to attract more than 102,600 viewers and was proven to be a big loss for SM Pictures. However, both versions of the film's DVD became a best-selling record and were sold-out in both Korea and oversea markets, which is more than enough to make up for the production loss of 8,500,000,000 won.

ALBUM

SuperJunior05 (TWINS)

SuperJunior05 (TWINS) is the debut studio album by Korean boy band Super Junior, released on December 7, 2005 in South Korea. The album peaked at #3 on the MIAK K-pop albums chart, selling 28,536 copies in the first month of release. It includes Super Junior's first #1 radio single, "Miracle" and the group's successful debut single, "TWINS (Knock Out)". The album sold over 94,000 copies by 2008.

Track Listing

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) (Instrumental)

Don’t Don

Don't Don (돈 돈!) is the second studio album by Korean boy band Super Junior, released on September 20, 2007 in South Korea. 60,000 copies were sold within the first week of release. 164,058 copies were sold by the end of December, becoming Super Junior's best-selling album. The album became the second best-selling album in 2007.

Two different repackaged versions, one with three new tracks and a remixed track, and another with one remixed track and a DVD, was released on November 5, 2007 and November 9, 2007 respectively. A Taiwan edition with two different packagings were released on October 19, 2007, with the title of the album translated to "The Second Hit." (第二擊) A digital disc version of the album was released on November 27, 2007.

Track Listing

Korean version 1

1. 돈 돈! (Don't Don) — 4:11
2. 소원이 있나요 (Sapphire Blue) — 3:24
3. You're my endless love (말하자면) — 4:32
4. 미워 (Hate U, Love U) — 3:47
5. Disco Drive — 4:07
6. Marry U — 3:18
7. I am — 3:30
8. 사랑이 떠나다 (She's gone) — 4:38
9. Missin' U — 3:43
10. 거울 (Mirror) — 4:01
11. 우리들의 사랑 (Our Love) — 3:48
12. Midnight Fantasy — 4:00
13. Thank you — 3:35

(Bonus Track) 아주 먼 옛날 (Song for you) — 3:40

Repackaged: Korean version 2

1. 돈 돈! (Don't Don) — 4:11
2. 소원이 있나요 (Sapphire Blue) — 3:24
3. You're my endless love (말하자면) — 4:32
4. Marry U (New Version) — 3:16
5. 갈증 (A Man In Love) [Original Ver.] — 3:32
6. Disco Drive — 4:07 — 3:17
7. 미워 (Hate U, Love U) — 3:47
8. I am — 3:30
9. 사랑이 떠나다 (She's gone) — 4:38
10. 마지막 승부 (The girl is mine) — 3:17
11. 거울 (Mirror) — 4:01
12. 우리들의 사랑 (Our Love) — 3:48
13. Missin' U — 3:43
14. Midnight Fantasy — 4:00
15. Thank you — 3:35
16. 갈증 (A Man In Love) [Remix Ver.] — 4:35

(Bonus Track) 아주 먼 옛날 (Song for you) — 3:40

Repackaged: Korean version 3

CD

1. 돈 돈! (Don't Don) — 4:11
2. 소원이 있나요 (Sapphire Blue) — 3:24
3. You're my endless love (말하자면) — 4:32
4. Marry U (New Version) — 3:16
5. Disco Drive — 4:07
6. 미워 (Hate U, Love U) — 3:47
7. I am — 3:30
8. 사랑이 떠나다 (She's gone) — 4:38
9. 거울 (Mirror) — 4:01
10. 우리들의 사랑 (Our Love) — 3:48
11. Missin' U — 3:43
12. Midnight Fantasy — 4:00
13. Thank you — 3:35

(Bonus Track) 아주 먼 옛날 (Song for you) — 3:40

DVD

1. "Marry U" jacket sketch
2. Prologue
3. Relay Talk
4. Member Personal Story! "Talk to Myself!"
5. Epilogue
6. "Don't Don" MV Making Film
7. "Don't Don" MV
8. "Marry U" MV Making Film

Taiwan version A

1. 金錢世界! (Don't Don) — 4:11
2. 要許願嗎 (Sapphire Blue) — 3:24
3. You're my endless love (輕言細語) — 4:32
4. 討厭(Hate U, Love U — 3:47
5. Disco Drive — 4:07
6. Marry U — 3:18
7. I am — 3:30
8. 愛情離開了 (She's gone) — 4:38
9. Missin' U — 3:43
10. 鏡子 (Mirror) — 4:01
11. 我們的愛情 (Our Love) — 3:48
12. Midnight Fantasy — 4:00
13. Thank you... — 3:35

(Bonus Track) 好久好久以前 (Song for you) — 3:40

Taiwan version B

1. 金錢世界! (Don't Don) — 4:11
2. 要許願嗎 (Sapphire Blue) — 3:24
3. You're my endless love (輕言細語) — 4:32
4. Marry U (New Version) — 3:16
5. 渴望 (A Man In Love) [Original Ver.] — 3:32
6. Disco Drive — 4:07 — 3:17
7. 討厭 (Hate U, Love U) — 3:47
8. I am — 3:30
9. 愛情離開了 (She's gone) — 4:38
10. 最後的勝負 (The girl is mine) — 3:17
11. 鏡子 (Mirror) — 4:01
12. 我們的愛情 (Our Love) — 3:48
13. Missin' U — 3:43
14. Midnight Fantasy — 4:00
15. Thank you — 3:35
16. 渴望 (A Man In Love) [Remix Ver.] — 4:35

(Bonus Track) 好久好久以前 (Song for you) — 3:40

*adopted from Wikipedia*

You know, this is the first group with the most members I know. 13 members, you can make a soccer team plus 1 residual member~ LOL

But, they’re talented of course. Sing and dance, like other star, but they’re better. Nyahaha~^^

I like KiBum the most, then KyuHyun and Dong Hae, then the rest of the members~^^

Nyahaha~ *don’t get jealous EeTeuk, SiWon, KangIn, HanKyung, RyeoWook, YeSung, EunHyuk, SinDong, HeeChul, SungMin~ nyhaha~*

And, you know, I wondered why SooMan sshi decided to make some kond of Sub-group like that. It makes it more complicated, although I know they are also talented. Just wondered why. Nyaha~

Well, for if it is SuJu’s own good, I support you SooMan sshi~^^

Hwaiting~^^

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