Dubbed the King of the Hallyu Wave, Here are the Facts about SUPER JUNIOR K-Pop Group that Stands the Test of Time - Becoming Tourism and Food Ambassadors

Kapanlagi.com - Super Junior is a second generation K-Pop boy group that is still very active in the music industry. Super Junior has just made a comeback with an album titled The Renaissance. In late October, the Super Junior D&E subunit is also rumored to be making a comeback.

This boy group, known as the King of Hallyu, has 10 permanent members who are still active until now. The members of Super Junior have very versatile abilities in music, acting, MCing, and broadcasting.

Until now, Super Junior has been in the industry for 16 years since 2005. Despite having a career for more than a decade, Super Junior's various works can be said to have withstood the test of time. Yes, from time to time, Super Junior's songs are still quite familiar. Even the current generation might also know the song Sorry, Sorry that was once a hit.

This boy group under the management of SM Entertainment also has a number of interesting facts that will make you nostalgic. Curious about what Super Junior's facts are? Let's take a look at the reviews below that have been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Continuing to Thrive as a Second-Generation K-Pop Boy Group

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Super Junior or SUJU has become one of the popular second generation boy groups until now. They debuted in 2005 with their first single titled Twins (Knock Out). This K-Pop boy group now consists of 10 members. However, SUJU actually had 13 members, but the other three members chose to leave the group.

After the success of their first single, SUJU then released their second single which can be considered as a breakthrough in the international music industry. Through their second single titled Miracle, Super Junior successfully attracted the attention of fans from various countries. The same goes for their single U which sold out within 24 hours of its release.

Furthermore, several sub-units started to form with their songs which were also quite successful. Like through the albums Sorry, Sorry, Bonamana, Mr.Simple which made many people catch the Korean fever or Hallyu Wave. Various awards and achievements have been achieved by SUJU with extraordinary success. At that time, Super Junior could be said to be the best-selling boy group in the K-Pop industry.

But as you know, Super Junior members have multi-talented abilities. Yes, not only in the field of music, they also master several fields such as MC, model, radio announcer, and actor. It's not surprising that until now, the careers of SUJU members still exist on television. It is an extraordinary achievement considering that currently there are quite a number of new generation K-Pop groups formed with their unique and interesting concepts and music. However, Super Junior has managed to maintain its extraordinary existence in the K-Pop industry. Recently, Super Junior made a comeback with the album The Renaissance. The latest through the subunit D&E, consisting of Donghae and Eunhyuk, will also make a comeback at the end of October. Although they have also released several songs like California Love.

2. Pioneers of K-Pop Sub Unit Groups

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Nowadays, K-Pop sub unit groups are quite familiar. But did you know that Super Junior can be considered as the pioneers of K-Pop sub unit groups? Yes, throughout their career, Super Junior has formed several sub units that are still well-known until now. Among them is Super Junior K.R.Y consisting of Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung, formed in 2006 with their single The One I Love for the drama OST HYENA.

Next, there is also Super Junior T formed in 2007, consisting of Heechul, Kangin, Sungmin, Leeteuk, Shindong, and Eunhyuk, with their single Rokuko. Super Junior M, with a Mandarin Pop concept, was formed in 2008 and consisted of Han Geng, Siwon, Donghae, Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, as well as Henry and Zhou Mi, who also achieved considerable success.

There is also the sub unit Super Junior H or Super Junior Happy, formed with members Leeteuk, Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk, through the album Cooking? Cooking!. And Super Junior D&E, consisting of Donghae and Eunhyuk.

3. Playing a Big Role in Creating the Hallyu Wave Outside of South Korea

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The term Hallyu Wave or Korean fever is certainly familiar. Various K-Pop groups and Korean dramas have their own appeal. For example, the captivating visuals of the idols, interesting works, and romantic dramas. It's no wonder that this Hallyu wave also sparks the desire of many people to visit South Korea and meet their idols.

Regarding the Hallyu wave, Super Junior apparently plays a big role. This boy group can be said to have contributed to spreading the Hallyu wave. In fact, SUJU was once awarded the National Pop Culture Icon of Korea. Super Junior has also won various awards from the Korean government.

4. The Best-Selling Boy Group of Their Time

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Another fact about Super Junior is that they were once the best-selling boy group of their time. Yes, in 2009, Super Junior's third studio album, 'Sorry, Sorry,' sold successfully in a very short time after its release. This album even topped the music charts in various countries including Thailand, Taiwan, China, and the Philippines. The album 'Bonamana' was also equally successful as the previous album.

Various movies, TV programs, and tours are activities that Super Junior doesn't miss. Super Junior has even successfully held tours worldwide, from Asia to the rest of the world. The tour is called Super Show, which reached its 8th tour in 2020 since its first edition in 2008.

5. First Boy Group to Perform at King Abdullah Sports City

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Another fact about Super Junior is that this boy group became the first group to perform in Saudi Arabia. Yes, last year in 2019, Super Junior held a concert tour in Saudi Arabia. The tour titled Super Junior World Tour Super Show 7S was held at King Abdullah Sports City. SUJU is said to be the first K-Pop group to perform at that venue. Fans are certainly proud of this achievement by their idols. Moreover, Super Junior's works can be said to have never been eroded by time and are still quite prominent until now.

6. Having Their Own Variety Show

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Having members who are multitalented, Super Junior often appears on various programs and television shows. In fact, Super Junior used to have their own TV program called SUPER JUNIOR'S SUPER TV. Yes, this program aired in 2018 starting from January until August. The program is divided into several seasons with a very interesting concept.

What's even more interesting is that now Super Junior also has a new variety show called SJ Global Inc. This variety show airs on Super Junior's Youtube channel. This is certainly evidence that this second generation K-Pop boy group is not eroded by time.

7. Selected as Ambassadors in Several Fields

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The next fact about Super Junior is that this boy group was once appointed as Tourism and Food Ambassadors by the Korean government. In 2010, Super Junior was appointed as Tourism Ambassador for Taiwan. In addition, SUJU also became the World Blood Donor Ambassador. And the Food Ambassador for Korea in 2011. Meanwhile, several members of Super Junior were also successfully appointed as ambassadors or ambassadors for UNICEF (Choi Siwon), the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of South Korea (Kyuhyun), and even the Military Ambassador of South Korea (Leeteuk). Isn't it proud, KLovers?

8. Like a Local K-Pop Boy Group

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For Super Junior fans in Indonesia or ELF, they must be proud. Because Super Junior is the boy group that most often visits Indonesia. Even ELF Indonesia is often directly noticed by Super Junior members. Several times Super Junior has become very familiar with Indonesian food and language. No wonder Super Junior is like a very local K-Pop boy group.

Because of its localness, Choi Siwon even caused a stir on social media because he often uses Indonesian captions. SUJU members even have several Indonesian names given by fans such as Kadir (Leeteuk), Eko (Eunhyuk), Dimas (Donghae), Rangga (Yesung), Dewo (Shindong), Agung (Siwon), Krisna (Ryeowook), and Hotman (Kyuhyun). Some Indonesian celebrities are even close friends with Super Junior members.

Those are the facts about Super Junior, the second generation K-Pop group that still exists until now. What do you think, KLovers?

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