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  • Super Junior Closes 2019 “Super Show 8” Concerts With A Meaningful Meeting Day With PH ELFs

    Super Junior Closes 2019 “Super Show 8” Concerts With A Meaningful Meeting Day With PH ELFs

    Words and photos by Danica Lacson

    From the jaw-dropping and magnificent stage design and lighting to the solid and entertaining performances and heartwarming fandom love, SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME in Manila was true to its name — it was, indeed, super.

    December 15 marked another milestone as Super Junior — the first K-Pop boy group to ever stage a solo concert in the Philippines back in 2010 — stages their fifth solo concert in the country, bringing the final leg of Super Show 8 for 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

    It was a meaningful day for the boys, who returned to the Philippine concert stage after more than a year and following the end of all the members’ military service, and for ELFs as they celebrate 14 years of Super Junior’s outstanding career as a group and as individuals.

    Excitement resonated all over the arena as the lights dimmed to signal the start of Super Show 8 which kicked off with a mesmerizing show by fans’ lightsticks flickering to the tune of “Superman”. It was marvelous and breathtakingly beautiful, painting promising another SUPER SHOW.

    And the expectations were not wrong. The Kings of Hallyu delivered that and much more, opening the concert with “The Crown”, “A Man In Love”, “Bonamana”, and “Blue World” before proceeding to introduce themselves and poke fun at each other the Super Junior way. “Today is a meaningful day. Me and ELF, meeting day,” said maknae Kyuhyun who adorably tried to convey his message in English.

    It was truly an unforgettable meeting day as the boys packed their three-hour concert with a diverse set list of songs of various genres and from their different albums in the past 14 years. ELFs witnessed the first live performances in the country of “Heads Up”, “I Think I”, “Somebody New”, and “Super Clap”, songs from Time Slip, the boy group’s ninth Korean-language studio album released in October this year.

    The concert also reminisced Super Junior’s earlier eras and showcased the boys’ wide-ranging vocals through the stages of “Sexy, Free, and Single”, “Mr. Simple”, “Opera”, “Love Disease”, “She’s Gone”, “My All Is In You”, “Believe”, “No Other”, “Rokkugo”, “Devil”, “Shirt”, “Mamacita”, and “Black Suit”.

    Super Junior – K.R.Y. got everyone wowing with their impressive solo dances, while Super Junior – D&E and Shindong sweetened the night with a lovely performance of “ELF Song”. Leader Leeteuk and Super Junior’s very own Santa Claus Siwon did not also miss the opportunity to show off their dancing skills through the unreleased song “Hairspray”. The members also added spice to their performances with dance breaks that deserved our super claps.

    A Super Junior concert will never be complete without the legendary and timeless hit that catapulted the boy group to Hallyu King status — “Sorry, Sorry”! Leeteuk, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun got everyone singing along to their greatest hits “Sorry, Sorry – Answer” and “Sorry, Sorry”. It was a nostalgic and proud moment, taking everyone back to the era that started it all for most ELFs in the Philippines before capping off the evening and ending a decade of Super Show with “Show” and “Too Many Beautiful Girls”.

    Super Show 8 showed us the immense and unwavering influence of Super Junior in the country, solidifying their reign as Hallyu Kings, as ELFs made the concert more beautiful thanks to their efforts and dedication. Fans came together to gift their Supermen with touching support projects including banners, hearts, and a special message board that read “I (heart emoji) SJ”.

    It was heartwarming to witness the solid passion of the fandom and the cheers they gave, not only the members present that evening, but to Heechul, who had to sit out of the tour due to health reasons and to Sungmin, who is currently on hiatus from the group activities. The fandom name is truly perfect because they are really the Everlasting Friends of Super Junior. As Leeteuk said, “There is no other like you guys.”

    SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME in Manila has ended with so much beautiful memories to look back to and promises to hold on to as we wait for the boys’ return with a new album and to start another decade of Super Show.

    SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME in Manila is presented by SM Entertainment, Label SJ, Dream Maker Entertainment, and PULP Live World, and powered by Globe. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

  • 8 Super Junior Songs That Will Never Get Old

    8 Super Junior Songs That Will Never Get Old

    The 14-year career of SUPER JUNIOR was a witness to the creation of an outstanding and diverse discography, filled with timeless hits and award-winning albums that defined a generation of K-Pop fans.

    Since debuting in 2005 with “Twins (Knock Out)”, the boy group has released nine studio albums, one extended play, and countless of singles in South Korea alone — not including the releases of its sub-units and members as solo artists — and has showcased immense growth in terms of music and performance.

    READ: 8 Reasons Why We Will Always Be Proud Of Super Junior

    Although Super Junior has not ceased to treat its Everlasting Friends with new music, with Time_Slip being the newest addition to the growing list of albums of the boy group, there remain to be Super Junior songs that, no matter how long it has been since we first got to hear them, will always have special places in our hearts and our playlists.

    Let’s have a trip down memory lane in this list of eight Super Junior songs that will never get old.

    #1 “U”

    “U”, which was released in 2006 as the lead single of the single album of the same name, marked the official start of Super Junior as a permanent group as the boys promoted “Twins (Knock Out” as Super Junior 05, a group initially planned as a project group with rotational lineup changes.

    The song, which gave the boy group its first music show win, was also the release that introduced Kyuhyun as a member of Super Junior.

    #2 “Marry U”

    While “Don’t Don” leaned on the rock, dance-pop genre, “Marry U” was softer with a mix of contemporary R&B, pop ballad, jazz, and rap, partnered with sweet lyrics of a confession and a proposal. The song was released as part of the tracks of the boy group’s second studio album Don’t Don.

    A new version of the song, with Hangeng and Shindong earning solo parts, was released in the repackaged version of Don’t Don. Fans also used the song as part of a fan project during the first Super Show, touching the hearts of the members and making them emotional for the sweet effort of their ELFs.

    #3 “Sorry, Sorry”

    Admit or not, whether you are an ELF or not, “Sorry, Sorry” is an iconic song. This year, the song, which was the lead single of Super Junior’s third studio album of the same name, turned ten years old! It remains to be the boy group’s most successful single to date after it secured the top spots on music charts all over Asia and added ten music show wins, daesang, and bonsang to the list of achievements of Super Junior.

    “Sorry, Sorry” is addictive, boasting funk and contemporary R&B sounds and eye-catching and easy-to-follow choreography.

    In addition, more than the achievements it brought the group, “Sorry, Sorry” is also memorable for Super Junior and ELFs as the final release of the boy group with all its 13 members.

    #4 “Bonamana”

    Drawing influences from electronic, funk, and hip-hop, “Bonamana”, penned and produced by SM Entertainment’s resident producer Yoo Young Jin, infused African rhythms and club house beats with lyrics expressing a person’s sincerity in winning the other’s heart.

    “Bonamana” served as the title track of Super Junior’s fourth studio album of the same name. It was the boy group’s fastest song to rise to the number one of charts after it came on top of Music Bank‘s chart after only a week.

    Another fun fact about this song: It was during “Bonamana” promotion that the infamous “Incheon Battle” between Leeteuk and Heechul took place.

    #5 “No Other”

    “No Other” is a follow-up single included in the repackaged version of the Bonamana album. The preparation for the fourth studio album came immediately following the end of Super Show 2 which had the Philippines as its final stop.

    SEE ALSO: THE LEGENDS ARE COMING: Super Junior To Return To Manila For “Super Show 8”

    “No Other” offered a different feel than “Bonamana”. While the latter boasted the charisma of the members and showcased their dancing skills through a dance break, the former was sweet and cute as evident in the music video that came along with the single.

    #6 “Mr. Simple”

    The title track of the award-winning album Mr. Simple, “Mr. Simple” was released in 20111 and went on to top Gaon’s Singles Chart, Mobile Ringtone Chart, and Karaoke Chart. The song also gave Super Junior the most number of music show wins — a total of 11 — earning triple crowns in Inkigayo and M! Countdown and securing first place on Music Bank for five weeks straight.

    #7 “Superman”

    Our scale is the best and our skills is the best
    Everything has to be the best
    Super Junior is only missing the ‘man’
    From the name of ‘superman’

    Our passion and concentration are the best
    Who would be able to say we’ve finished
    Super Junior is only missing the ‘man’
    From the name of ‘superman’

    We will always love how confident the lyrics of “Superman” are and how it resonates so much about Super Junior — the boy group’s success and the boys’ passion to work harder and try every day. “Even if the road we walk is barren
    We are in the end, Super Junior, the last man standing.”

    #8 “From U”

    Super Junior loves ELFs and “From U” is a testament of that. A track from the boy group’s sixth studio album Sexy, Free, & Single, “From U” was performed by the boys during their official comeback performances on music shows, starting with M! Countdown, along with “Sexy, Free, & Single”, the album’s title track.

    During the performances, Leeteuk delivered a touching opening line, relaying a special message to their fans. “This song is dedicated to the world’s biggest fan club, the ELF, my girls, my angels.”

    Witness SUPER JUNIOR perform their greatest hits live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on December 15 as the legendary and timeless boy group brings Super Show 8 in Manila!

    SUPER SHOW 8 in Manila is presented by SM Entertainment, Label SJ, Dream Maker Entertainment, PULP Live World, and Globe.

  • THE LEGENDS ARE COMING: Super Junior To Return To Manila For “Super Show 8”

    THE LEGENDS ARE COMING: Super Junior To Return To Manila For “Super Show 8”

    The countdown officially starts as PULP Live World confirmed the return of one of South Korea’s most popular boy group Super Junior to the Philippine concert stage in December.

    More than a year after their historical return with Super Show 7, the boys are coming back to stage SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME, their fifth world concert tour and eighth international tour, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on December 15. The Everlasting Friends of Super Junior (ELF), the boy group’s fandom name, were evidently excited to see their favorite stars once again as the hashtag #SS8inManila made it into the Philippine trends on Twitter shortly after the announcement.

    Super Show 8 in Manila will mark the fifth solo concert of Super Junior in the Philippines following the successes of Super Show 2 in 2010, Super Show 3 in 2011, Super Show 5 in 2013, and Super Show 7 in 2018. Moreover, it will also serve as the first Super Show of Ryeowook and Kyuhyun in the Philippines after six years as they missed last year’s Super Show 7 due to their military service.

    Expect nothing but a spectacular show from Super Junior in their return to the Philippine concert stage on December 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Be prepared to witness the experience and skills of a legendary idol group who remains firm in their position as Hallyu Kings even after 14 years in the industry.

    Ticket selling to the concert will start on November 24 at 12 noon via SM Tickets outlets and online. Tickets are available in VIP Standing and Seated, Upper Box A and B, General Admission A and B, and Generic Admission categories. Check out the ticket prices per category below:

    • VIP STANDING A, B, C, D, E, and F – Php 12,500
    • VIP SEATED – Php 12,500
    • UPPER BOX A – Php 6,500
    • UPPER BOX B – Php 5,500
    • GEN AD A – Php 4,500
    • GEN AD B – Php 3,500
    • GENERIC AD – Php 2,500

    All ticket prices are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    About Super Show 8

    SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME is the eighth installment of Super Junior’s international tour series which started in 2008 in ten cities in Asia namely Seoul, Bangkok, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Chengdu. Since its inauguration in 2008, the tour has expanded to include cities outside Asia.

    This year, Super Junior returns on the international concert stage in support of their ninth studio album Time Slip. It also marked the first Super Show following the end of all members’ military services. Super Show 8 kicked off with a two-day concert at the KSPO Dome on October 12 and 13. Next month, the boys will stage a three-day concert at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on November 2 to 4, before heading for a two-day concert at the Impact Arena in Thailand on November 23 and 24.

    And on December 15, Super Junior and ELFs will paint SM Mall of Asia Arena pearl sapphire blue — their fandom color. After Manila, the boy group will return to Japan for the Osaka and Fukuoka legs of the concert tour.

    SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME is presented by SM Entertainment, Label SJ, Dream Maker Entertainment, PULP Live World, and Globe.