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Comprehensive chronicle of SUPER JUNIOR's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of SUPER JUNIOR's journey to global stardom
SM Entertainment will release the anniversary album '2025 SMTown: The Culture, The Future' on February 14, 2025, featuring a track by Super Junior. The album celebrates the company's legacy, with Super Junior contributing to this major showcase of its musical influence.
SM Entertainment's anniversary album '2025 SMTown: The Culture, The Future' includes a track by Super Junior, highlighting the group's role in a company-wide celebration of its musical legacy.
On July 14, 2023, SM Entertainment announced that Super Junior's Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Kyuhyun will depart the agency after their contracts expire, ending their 17-18 year tenure. While this marks a major shift, SM has committed to supporting the members' new endeavors and collaborating to maintain both group and solo activities.
SM Entertainment announced that Super Junior members Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Kyuhyun will depart the agency after their contracts expire, ending their 17- to 18-year tenures, though the company pledged continued support for both group and individual activities.
In 2022, Super Junior released their 11th full-length album, 'The Road,' becoming the first SM Entertainment artist to achieve this milestone. They followed it with 'The Road: Celebration' in December, which marked their last studio album before their planned 2025 comeback.
Super Junior has become the first SM Entertainment artist to release an 11th full-length album, "The Road," extending their prolific musical legacy since their 2005 debut.
Super Junior's 2022 album 'The Road: Celebration' was their final studio release before a two-year-and-eight-month hiatus leading up to their 2025 comeback.
In July 2022, Super Junior was reported to be preparing a new album, entering a competitive summer chart race against other major K-pop acts. The article, however, offered no specific details, underscoring the intense nature of the market.
Super Junior is reportedly entering the competitive summer K-pop chart race with a new album this month, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Super Junior celebrated their 15th anniversary with the release of their 10th studio album, 'The Renaissance', in March 2021. The album, led by the pandemic-themed single "House Party," was presented as a new beginning for the group after careful preparation and delays to ensure its quality.
Super Junior's 10th studio album, originally planned for their 15th debut anniversary, was postponed to 2021 to ensure better quality.
Super Junior commemorated their 15th anniversary with the release of their 10th full album, 'The Renaissance,' a milestone originally scheduled for December 2020.
Super Junior's 10th Korean album, 'The Renaissance,' a milestone release delayed for refinement, is set to launch soon.
Super Junior's 10th studio album, 'The Renaissance,' marks their 15th anniversary with 10 tracks, including the pandemic-themed lead single 'House Party,' aiming to herald a new creative era for the group.
Super Junior's delayed 10th album 'The Renaissance,' released to mark their 15th anniversary, is intended as a turning point for a new phase in their career.
Super Junior is making a major return to the Japanese market with their new album 'Star,' their first Japanese release in eight years. The 30-track album features the title track 'Star,' Japanese versions of past hits, and original Japanese songs.
Super Junior is releasing their first Japanese album in eight years, titled 'Star', featuring 30 tracks including new songs and Japanese versions of past hits.
On January 7, 2020, Label SJ announced Super Junior's repackage album 'Timeless' and began its presale, concluding the group's time-themed trilogy. The album was released on January 28, marking a new musical direction with a title track composed by Zico.
Super Junior's promotional cycle for their trilogy finale album 'Timeless' has officially begun with the announcement of its presale.
Super Junior's ninth repackage album 'Timeless' concludes their time-themed trilogy by introducing a new musical direction, including a title track composed by Zico.
Super Junior will release their ninth EP in late 2019, featuring nine participating members. The announcement confirmed Kangin and Sungmin will not be part of the comeback, as they focus on solo activities.
Super Junior's agency announced the group's ninth EP comeback in the second half of the year with nine members, excluding Kangin and Sungmin who will pursue individual activities.
On May 20, 2019, Kyuhyun of Super Junior made his musical return with the EP 'The Day We Meet Again' following his military service. The release acts as a sequel to his 2017 single 'Goodbye for Now,' with songs crafted to resonate at concerts and express joyful emotions to fans.
Kyuhyun's new EP 'The Day We Meet Again' marks his post-military solo comeback, serving as a concert-focused sequel to his 2017 single.
Super Junior's subunit D&E announced their third EP, 'DANGER,' on April 15, 2019. This comeback marks a deliberate shift from their previous bright concept to a darker, more intense style, as previewed in teaser images from Label SJ.
Super Junior's subunit D&E is shifting from the sunny, lively concept of their 2018 EP 'Bout You' for their upcoming 2019 comeback.
Super Junior's subunit D&E is making a comeback with their third EP 'DANGER', showcasing a darker concept after a hiatus since 2018.
On January 20, 2019, Super Junior's Yesung released his debut Japanese full-length album, 'Story'. The album features the track 'For Dream' with fellow members Eunhyuk and Donghae.
Yesung's first full-length Japanese album 'Story' marks a significant solo milestone for a Super Junior member and includes the track 'For Dream' featuring Eunhyuk and Donghae.
Super Junior's Ryeowook announced his second solo album in November 2018, marking his first solo comeback since military service. Originally set for December, its release was delayed to January 2019 due to his Influenza A diagnosis. The album, 'Drunk on Love', continued the group's trend of members pursuing individual projects.
Label SJ announced that Super Junior's Ryeowook will release his second solo album next month.
Following his military service, Super Junior's Ryeowook has released his second solo album, continuing the group's trend of pursuing individual projects.
Ryeowook's solo comeback album 'Drunk on Love,' initially set for release today following his military service, has been postponed to a later date.
Ryeowook's second solo album 'Drunk on Love' was released following a postponement due to his Influenza A recovery, allowing for a healthier comeback.
In 2019, Super Junior announced a full 11-member comeback following Kyuhyun's military discharge. This long-awaited reunion also signaled a potential new image for the group's upcoming record.
Super Junior's full 11-member lineup is reuniting for a comeback with a potential new image following Kyuhyun's military service completion.
On September 27, 2018, Label SJ announced Super Junior's upcoming Macau showcase and pre-released the track 'Animals' from their forthcoming EP. This move officially kicked off their comeback, building fan anticipation ahead of the full album release.
Super Junior's agency has announced a Macau showcase and pre-released the track 'Animals' to officially kick off their comeback and build anticipation for the new EP.
Super Junior will release a repackaged edition of their eighth album 'Play' in April 2018. Label SJ confirmed the upcoming release, sparking excitement among fans for the group's return.
Super Junior will release a repackaged edition of their eighth album 'Play' next month, as announced by Label SJ.
Super Junior is set to end a two-year hiatus with a new album, as officially announced by their agency, Label SJ. The comeback details, including the participating members and release schedule, have sparked major excitement among fans.
Label SJ has officially announced Super Junior's comeback with a new album after a two-year hiatus, detailing the participating members and release schedule to excited fans.
On May 24, 2017, Super Junior's Kyuhyun released his single "Goodbye for Now" in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese versions. This marked his final musical activity before beginning mandatory military service, with the release strategically timed one day before his enlistment.
Kyuhyun released his trilingual single 'Goodbye for Now' as a final musical gesture before his military enlistment.
On November 10, 2016, Super Junior's Kyuhyun concluded his ballad trilogy with the release of his third EP, 'Waiting For You'. The album, featuring collaborations with veteran singers, solidified his status as a top solo artist and was promoted with a performance on 'M Countdown'.
Kyuhyun has solidified his status as a leading solo artist with the release of his third EP 'Waiting For You,' concluding his ballad series and launching promotions on 'M Countdown.'
On September 21, 2016, Super Junior's Ryeowook released the collaborative single 'Cosmic' with Bada as his final musical activity before military enlistment. The song was re-released two days later, marking a significant career milestone.
Ryeowook's pre-enlistment final musical activity was the collaborative single 'Cosmic' with Bada, released via the digital channel 'Station'.
Ryeowook's final pre-enlistment musical activity was the midnight release of his collaborative song 'Cosmic' with Bada on the digital channel 'Station'.
Super Junior's Ryeowook released his debut solo album, 'The Little Prince', on January 27, 2016. This marked his first solo project after 11 years with the group, with promotions beginning on a music show the following day.
Super Junior's Ryeowook has released his debut solo album, 'The Little Prince,' becoming the group's second solo artist after 11 years.
In 2015, Super Junior celebrated their 10th anniversary with the special album 'Devil'. This release, announced by S.M. Entertainment on July 8, marked their final group project before a two-year hiatus leading up to their 2017 comeback album 'Play'.
S.M. Entertainment announced a special 10th-anniversary album titled 'Devil' from Super Junior, releasing the following week alongside a teaser video.
Super Junior's special 10th-anniversary album marked their final group release before a hiatus that lasted until their 2017 comeback album 'Play'.
On October 31, 2014, Super Junior's Zhoumi made his solo debut with the mini-album 'Rewind' from S.M. Entertainment, becoming the first member from the group's sub-units to do so. Its release was promoted with a music video across his official homepage, YouTube, and iQIYI.
Zhoumi of Super Junior made his official solo debut with the mini-album 'Rewind,' promoted by S.M. Entertainment across multiple platforms.
Super Junior made their major comeback in August 2014 with the album 'Mamacita', which topped the Billboard World Albums chart and domestic music shows. A special edition, 'This Is Love', was released in October, adding three new tracks to the original release.
Super Junior's seventh album 'Mamacita' marked their major comeback after two years, with its title track achieving both domestic and international chart success.
Super Junior's seventh album 'Mamacita,' their first full release in over two years, topped the Billboard World Albums chart and launched a new promotional cycle.
Super Junior released a special-edition album, 'This Is Love,' online as an expanded version of their 7th album 'Mamacita,' with a physical release following four days later.
Super Junior's special-edition album 'This Is Love' has now been physically released in stores, completing its dual-release strategy and offering fans 13 tracks, including three new songs alongside the original 'Mamacita' album.
Super Junior-M made their official comeback on March 21, 2014, with the release of their mini-album 'Swing' on Chinese music platforms. The launch was preceded by a teaser campaign to build anticipation among their core audience.
A teaser for Super Junior-M's mini-album 'Swing' was released online by S.M. Entertainment to promote the subunit's comeback.
Super Junior-M made their official comeback in Chinese-speaking countries with the release of their third mini-album 'Swing' in March 2014, their first album since January 2013.
In February 2014, Super Junior-D&E's Japanese album 'Ride Me' topped the Oricon daily chart. This milestone cemented their popularity in Japan, building on the success of their 2012 debut.
Super Junior-D&E's first Japanese studio album, 'Ride Me,' topped the Oricon daily chart, marking a significant milestone in their career.
In January 2013, Super Junior-M topped the U.S. Billboard World Album Chart with their album 'Break Down,' marking a major international breakthrough. This success set the stage for their 2014 comeback with the mini-album 'Swing.'
Super Junior-M's album 'Break Down' topped the U.S. Billboard World Album Chart, cementing the subunit's international status before their 2014 comeback.
Super Junior's 2013 Japanese album 'Hero' set a high bar for their work in that market. This made their 2021 Japanese comeback, after an eight-year hiatus, a significant and highly anticipated return.
Super Junior's 2021 comeback is significant, following their benchmark Japanese album 'Hero' released before an eight-year hiatus.
Super Junior made their return on July 4, 2012, with the album 'Sexy, Free & Single', their first release in about a year. The album's title track blends R&B and dance to tell a story of self-made success, reflecting the group's own journey. This would be their last full-length album before 2014's 'Mamacita', creating a two-year gap between major projects.
Super Junior's sixth album, 'Sexy, Free & Single,' marked their return after a year with a 10-track release featuring a self-themed R&B dance title track.
Super Junior's 2012 album 'Sexy, Free & Single' was their last full-length release before their 2014 comeback 'Mamacita'.
In April 2012, Super Junior-D&E made a successful Japanese debut with their single 'Oppa, Oppa,' which reached No. 2 on the Oricon weekly chart. This achievement marked a key milestone, boosting the subunit's international recognition.
Super Junior-D&E's Japanese debut single 'Oppa, Oppa' successfully entered the market by ranking second on the Oricon weekly singles chart, marking a key career milestone.
Formed in 2011, Super Junior's subunit D&E began as an informal concert act featuring Donghae and Eunhyuk. It has since evolved into a lasting project, releasing multiple EPs and maintaining steady popularity across South Korea and Asia for over a decade.
Super Junior D&E, a long-lasting subunit formed casually by members Donghae and Eunhyuk for concerts, achieved steady popularity across Asia through multiple EP releases over more than a decade.
In 2010, Super Junior's album 'Bonamana' became South Korea's best-selling release of the year with over 200,000 offline copies sold. This commercial peak solidified the group's legacy and outperformed all other artists.
SUPER JUNIOR's 2010 album 'Bonamana' became South Korea's best-selling album of the year with over 200,000 copies sold, marking a commercial peak for the group.
Debuting in 2005, Super Junior launched the careers of members like Shindong and Heechul. They rose to become a defining K-pop group, achieving global fame with hits such as 'Sorry, Sorry' and later releasing their 11th studio album.
Super Junior debuted in 2005 and rose to become an iconic K-pop group, achieving international fame with hits like 'Sorry, Sorry' and releasing their 11th studio album years later.
In 1998, S.M. Entertainment made history by securing Chinese approval for H.O.T.'s album 'Happiness,' the first official Korean pop release in China. This success established the company's foundational strategy for the market, a blueprint later applied to groups like Super Junior.
S.M. Entertainment's Chinese government approval for H.O.T.'s album established its foundational strategy for market entry, later influencing groups like Super Junior.
In 1995, Lee Soo-man founded S.M. Entertainment, the agency that would later create and manage Super Junior. This pivotal move established the company's framework, leading to the successful debut and enduring career of the iconic group.
Lee Soo-man founded S.M. Entertainment, the agency responsible for creating and managing the boy group Super Junior.
Super Junior performed at the 2025 MAMA Awards, appearing on the ceremony's opening day. Their participation underscores the group's enduring influence and active role in promoting K-pop on a global stage.
Super Junior's confirmed participation in the first day of the 2025 MAMA Awards highlights their continued involvement in major K-pop events for global visibility.
In December 2019, KBS World Radio's annual K-pop survey included Super Junior among its voted artists. This mention highlights the group's lasting recognition within the industry that year.
Super Junior was passively mentioned in a KBS World Radio K-pop survey, indicating their continued presence in the industry.
In a 2019 online popularity survey by the Korea Tourism Organization, Super Junior placed third behind BTS and EXO. This result underscored the group's lasting international appeal and their significant role in driving K-pop tourism over a decade into their career.
Super Junior's third-place finish in the KTO's 2019 online survey confirmed their enduring international popularity and significant role in driving K-pop tourism.
Starring Super Junior's Choi Si-won, the drama 'My Fellow Citizens!' topped the weekly TV chart with a CPI score of 286. This successful comeback project marks a significant milestone in his acting career.
Choi Si-won's drama "My Fellow Citizens!" topped the weekly TV chart on April 10, 2019, with a CPI score of 286, marking a successful comeback.
Super Junior was nominated for the 'Group of 2018' award at the People's Choice Awards, demonstrating their lasting global appeal over a decade into their career. The nomination placed them in the same category as the eventual winner, BTS, highlighting their continued relevance in the international music scene.
Super Junior's 2018 People's Choice Awards nomination for Group of the Year, alongside winner BTS, highlighted their enduring global popularity over a decade into their career.
On October 27, 2016, S.M. Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man received the Asia Game Changer Award at the UN for his role in globalizing K-pop. This honor underscores the international impact of S.M. artists like Super Junior, who helped pioneer the Korean Wave.
S.M. Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man was honored with the Asia Game Changer Award at the UN for his role in globalizing K-pop, a movement pioneered by artists like Super Junior.
At the 2016 Music Feng Yun Awards in Shenzhen, SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man won Asia's Best Producer. In his acceptance speech, he credited the award to Super Junior and other SM artists for their role in the agency's international success.
SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man credited Super Junior and other agency artists for his Asia's Best Producer award win at the 15th Music Feng Yun Awards.
In January 2016, Super Junior's album 'THIS IS LOVE' earned an iF Design Award for its packaging. This win highlighted the group's creative direction with international recognition from the prestigious competition.
Super Junior's album 'THIS IS LOVE' earned an iF Design Award in 2016 for its packaging design.
In March 2015, Gangnam District installed 11 teddy bear statues on 'K-Star Road', including one for Super Junior to honor their foundational role in spreading "hallyu" worldwide. The group was selected based on criteria like chart sales and expert consultation, becoming a permanent part of the final 17-artist tribute. This hall-of-fame project, aimed at attracting tourists, has remained unchanged since its establishment.
The Gangnam District Office placed a Super Junior teddy bear statue on 'K-Star Road' to honor their role as influential hallyu stars and boost international tourism, based on criteria including chart sales and expert consultations.
Super Junior is permanently included in the 'K-Star Road' project's fixed lineup of 17 artists, with no budget allocated for updates despite newer groups' popularity.
Super Junior's 2014 album "Mamacita" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, marking the group's first-ever top position on a Billboard ranking. This milestone underscored their international popularity just ahead of the announcement of a special edition album.
Super Junior's album 'Mamacita' gave the veteran group its first Billboard No. 1 on the World Albums chart.
Super Junior earned a 2012 World Music Awards nomination for Best Group, highlighting their international sales and popularity. The ceremony was broadcast globally to nearly one billion viewers from Miami on December 20.
Super Junior's nomination for Best Group at the 2012 World Music Awards in Miami highlighted their global popularity and was set to be broadcast worldwide.
Super Junior has been nominated for the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards in Frankfurt. This nomination marks a significant international milestone for the group, placing them among the top acts in K-pop.
Super Junior earned a nomination for the MTV Europe Music Awards, which were scheduled to take place in Frankfurt, Germany.
Super Junior's 2010 album 'Bonamana' became the year's top-selling release in South Korea, according to the Gaon Chart. This achievement cemented the group's status as a commercial leader in K-pop.
Super Junior's 2010 album 'Bonamana' was the top-grossing album in South Korea that year, cementing the group's commercial dominance in K-pop.
Super Junior's "Mr. Simple" was the most-viewed K-pop music video on YouTube in 2011, showcasing the group's peak digital influence. Its record was later broken in 2012 by Psy's "Gangnam Style."
Super Junior's 'Mr.Simple' music video was the most-viewed K-pop video on YouTube for the year, highlighting the group's digital impact and popularity.
Disney+ has announced a new documentary featuring Super Junior, part of its push to release over 50 original series in the Asia-Pacific region by 2023. The film will join Disney+'s global lineup, highlighting the group among a select roster of K-pop acts.
Disney+ announced a Super Junior documentary as part of its strategy to release over 50 original Asia-Pacific series by 2023.
In April 2019, KBS premiered the political comedy 'My Fellow Citizens!', starring SUPER JUNIOR's Choi Siwon. Though its viewership was modest, the drama gained attention for its timely political themes ahead of the 2020 elections.
Despite low viewership, the political drama 'My Fellow Citizens!' starring Choi Siwon gained significance by premiering ahead of the 2020 elections as his first leading role in a politically themed series.
On October 12, 2017, a news conference was held for the tvN drama 'Revolutionary Love,' starring SUPER JUNIOR's Choi Siwon. The event marked his acting comeback after military service, generating excitement for his role as a chaebol heir ahead of the series premiere.
At a press event for the drama 'Revolutionary Love', Choi Siwon of SUPER JUNIOR promoted his acting comeback after military service, discussing his role as a chaebol heir and the series' themes.
The first episode of 'Revolutionary Love' marks Choi Siwon's return to acting following his military service.
In 2016, SUPER JUNIOR's Choi Siwon took on a cameo role in the international web series 'Dreamworld.' This marked a minor but notable expansion of his acting career beyond music.
The web series 'Dreamworld,' featuring a cameo by SUPER JUNIOR's Choi Siwon, is set for release in the first half of the year.
In 2015, the documentary film 'SMTown the Stage' was released in theaters across South Korea, Japan, and China. It gave fans cinematic access to SUPER JUNIOR's tour and exclusive backstage content, capitalizing on the group's international popularity.
S.M. Entertainment announced the 2015 summer theatrical release of 'SMTown the Stage,' a documentary featuring SUPER JUNIOR's 2014 tour performances and behind-the-scenes content for international audiences.
The documentary 'SMTown the Stage,' featuring SUPER JUNIOR, will premiere in South Korean, Japanese, and Chinese theaters to offer fans official concert footage and behind-the-scenes content, leveraging the group's international appeal.
The Chinese film 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain,' starring former SUPER JUNIOR member Hankyung, premiered across South Korea on April 23, 2015. Its release in theaters, on cable TV, and mobile platforms marked a major career milestone for Hankyung in film.
The Chinese film 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain,' starring former SUPER JUNIOR member Hankyung, achieved a wide release across South Korean theaters and media platforms, marking a significant career milestone for him.
The exhibition 'The Pop Culture We Loved, and Rise of the Korean Wave' concluded at Seoul's National Museum of Korean Contemporary History on September 3, 2023. It notably featured SUPER JUNIOR as pivotal contributors to the global Hallyu phenomenon, marking the end of this cultural showcase.
SUPER JUNIOR is featured in a Seoul museum exhibition highlighting their key role in the global rise of the Korean Wave.
The exhibition featuring SUPER JUNIOR's role in the Korean Wave is ending, with no further details provided about the group's involvement.
On October 12, 2015, S.M. Entertainment announced the upcoming release of 'Super Junior Swiss Diary,' a travel book by members Leeteuk, Donghae, and Eunhyuk. Set for launch on October 19, the book features their personal travel stories, photography, and recommended destinations, with the agency promoting each member's unique contributions to the project.
S.M. Entertainment announced that Leeteuk, Donghae, and Eunhyuk will release a travel diary based on their Swiss trip, detailing its content and release date to promote the project.
The travel book 'Super Junior Swiss Diary' by Leeteuk, Donghae, and Eunhyuk shares their personal travel experiences and photography, connecting with fans beyond music, with each member's unique role highlighted in its promotion.
In a 2015 article, SUPER JUNIOR was cited as a prime example of K-pop groups using English names to boost their global appeal. This mention underscored their role in broader discussions about the industry's international marketing strategies.
An article cited SUPER JUNIOR as an example of how K-pop groups use English names to enhance global appeal, highlighting their role in discussions about international marketing strategies.
On August 8, 2013, SM Entertainment announced plans to open the 'SM Town Museum' in Los Angeles. The venue will honor artists like Super Junior, aiming to become a cultural hub for K-pop fans across the Americas.
SM Entertainment is establishing an 'SM Town Museum' in Los Angeles to celebrate its artists like Super Junior and serve as a Hallyu hub in the Americas.
A 2011 Hyundai Research Institute report cited SUPER JUNIOR's widespread popularity as a prime example of K-pop's power. It framed the group's success as a key driver for boosting South Korea's global image and future economic exports.
A Hyundai Research Institute report cited SUPER JUNIOR's early 2010s success as a key example of how K-pop can boost South Korea's global image and economy.