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Super Junior
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Background information
Also known as SJ, SuJu
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop, Pop, R&B, dance-pop, electropop, Dance, hip-hop, bubblegum pop
Years active 2005–present
Labels S.M. Entertainment (South Korea)
Avex Group (Japan)
Associated acts Super Junior-K.R.Y.
Super Junior-T
Super Junior-M
Super Junior-Happy
Super Junior-Donghae & Eunhyuk
SM Town
S.M. The Ballad
M&D
Super Junior Donghae and Eunhyuk
Members Leeteuk
Heechul
Yesung
Shindong
Sungmin
Eunhyuk
Donghae
Siwon
Ryeowook
Kyuhyun
Past members Hankyung
Kibum
Kangin

Super Junior (슈퍼주니어), also known as SJ or SuJu, is a popular South Korean boy band. They are known for their exciting music and performances. The group started in 2005 under S.M. Entertainment.

Super Junior first had twelve members. Later, Kyuhyun joined in 2006, making them a thirteen-member group. Over the years, some members like Hankyung, Kibum, and Kangin left the group.

Music and Albums

Super Junior has released many successful albums. Their first album, Super Junior 05 (TWINS), came out when they had twelve members. After Kyuhyun joined, they released the song "U".

Here are some of their main albums:

  • Don't Don (2007)
  • Sorry, Sorry (2009) – This album was very popular.
  • Bonamana (2010)
  • Mr. Simple (2011)
  • Hero (2013)
  • Mamacita (2014)
  • Devil (2015)

The group's leader is Leeteuk. Super Junior has talented members who are great at singing and dancing.

Subgroups

Super Junior also has smaller groups, called subgroups. These subgroups let members show different styles of music. All members except Kibum have been part of these special units.

Super Junior-K.R.Y.

This subgroup focuses on slow and emotional songs. It features the main singers: Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, and Yesung. They are known for their strong vocals.

Super Junior-T

This group sings songs in a style called trot. Trot is a traditional Korean music genre. Their songs are often fun and upbeat.

Super Junior-M

Super Junior-M sings in Chinese. Their goal is to reach fans in China and other Chinese-speaking areas.

Super Junior-Happy

This subgroup sings bright and cheerful songs. Their music is meant to make people feel happy.

Super Junior-Donghae & Eunhyuk

This duo, made up of Donghae and Eunhyuk, performs energetic dance-pop songs. They are known for their strong stage presence.

Members of Super Junior

Super Junior has had several members throughout its history.

Current Members

These members are currently active in Super Junior:

  • Leeteuk
  • Heechul
  • Yesung
  • Shindong
  • Sungmin
  • Eunhyuk
  • Donghae
  • Siwon
  • Ryeowook
  • Kyuhyun

Former Members

These members were part of Super Junior in the past:

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Super Junior para niños

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