A couple of weeks ago, Super Junior made an appearance on SNL Korea that was fantastic. Sticking to the typical 19+ rating, the idol group, already creeping into the adult-dol category–that is, if they’re not already there–really went for those topics that idols are seemingly “forbidden” from discussing without some sort of backlash.
I was wary of their appearance on a comedy show. While Super Junior members are no slackers at bringing their A-game to the variety field, they’re still idols. Though they agreed to go with the 19+ concept, I remained skeptical. I mean, come on — though Super Junior has simply thrown their image out the window over the years, one would think they’d still want to keep a shred of that there considering their massive adolescent fanbase.
Wrong. They went for it. And it was glorious. From the various implications of sex and pornographic materials to vague touches upon homosexuality and transgenders to brutal academies (SME, anyone?), the group’s skits were worth the watch, not only for the content, but for the acting and the ease with which all the members handled each scene.
In hindsight, when considering that the Western ages of Super Junior members range from 24 to 29, this shouldn’t be something so surprising. They are all more than old enough to publicly joke about such issues. But in the charged idol scene of South Korea, where every group is held to high standards regarding their actions and what they admit to or don’t, where even relationships are kept hidden because of fan backlash that could result in poorer sales, it isn’t easy for any idol group to just come out and do comedy skits of this caliber and material. What makes Super Junior different, and how does that relate to their potential decline, or maintenance, in K-pop?
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
[From 120730] A Case for Super Junior’s Continued Relevancy
Sunday, 29 July 2012
[CLOSED] PLEASE HELP SPREAD!!!!
NOW NOW NOW GO GO GO
Anyone with Facebook account can help please go to this link:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151128862946763&set=a.403208441762.195055.7397061762&type=1
and request any kpop song, we're trying to take over BBC R1 with kpop and many requests are already sent in (as u can see when u go to the link)
you just need to simply type in something like 'Super Junior - Sexy Free and Single' or any other kpop songs in the same format
And please help liking others' requests as well to help show the popularity
and obviously it doesnt hav to be a Super Junior song but it'll be better if it is!!!!
GO GO GO ELF!! SHOW 'EM WHAT WE'VE GOT!!!!!
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Thank you if you have participated!!!! \(^o^)/ no a single kpop song was played but we shall be doing this again nxt week!!! at the same time and place~~ so do join in!
the time is gonna be 19:00 GMT btw... (KST -8)
THANK YOU ELF~
Anyone with Facebook account can help please go to this link:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151128862946763&set=a.403208441762.195055.7397061762&type=1
and request any kpop song, we're trying to take over BBC R1 with kpop and many requests are already sent in (as u can see when u go to the link)
you just need to simply type in something like 'Super Junior - Sexy Free and Single' or any other kpop songs in the same format
And please help liking others' requests as well to help show the popularity
and obviously it doesnt hav to be a Super Junior song but it'll be better if it is!!!!
GO GO GO ELF!! SHOW 'EM WHAT WE'VE GOT!!!!!
__________________________________________________
Thank you if you have participated!!!! \(^o^)/ no a single kpop song was played but we shall be doing this again nxt week!!! at the same time and place~~ so do join in!
the time is gonna be 19:00 GMT btw... (KST -8)
THANK YOU ELF~
Saturday, 28 July 2012
120729 Donghae Twitter Update
@donghae861015: 우 리 는 지 금 ...^^ 동해,예성 http://pic.twitter.com/QaxtXPd5
[Trans] We are now.... ^^ Donghae, Yesung
Friday, 27 July 2012
120727 Yesung Twitter Update
@shfly3424: http://twitpic.com/ac9rmb 나는 254번^^ ㅎㅎ 그리고뮤뱅2주연속뮤티즌수상! 고마워요 ~~!!
Trans: I’m No.254^^ ㅎㅎ And we are awarded Mutizen(song) for 2 weeks in a row on Mubank! Thank you ~~!!// ps: lol yesung did u mess up with Inkigayo?? xD
[cr: Jinnmeow]
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
[from 120715] Super Junior LG Endorsement, appears in store in MANCHESTER, ENGLAND!!!!!
YES I HAVE FINALLY FLIPPIN FOUND THEM IN STORE!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted this on my twitter before but didn't have time to post it properly so here it is:
Posted this on my twitter before but didn't have time to post it properly so here it is:
Friday, 13 July 2012
Sunday, 8 July 2012
120708 SJ Current Twitter Stats
its 10am in the morning and just thought i should update on our boys' twitter....
And starting the highest number of followers...... the order goes Siwon, Donghae, Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Eunhyuk, Ryeowook, Shindong, Kyuhyun, Kibum, Sungmin and Kangin:
Most of the accounts have been verified now.... except for Kyu, Kibum, Sungmin and Kangin
GIVE THESE 4 MORE LOVE!!!!!!!! GOGOGO AND FOLLOW!!!
Ryeowook and Shindong are gonna hit 1mil soon.... so HWAITING! :D
And starting the highest number of followers...... the order goes Siwon, Donghae, Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Eunhyuk, Ryeowook, Shindong, Kyuhyun, Kibum, Sungmin and Kangin:
GIVE THESE 4 MORE LOVE!!!!!!!! GOGOGO AND FOLLOW!!!
Ryeowook and Shindong are gonna hit 1mil soon.... so HWAITING! :D
Saturday, 7 July 2012
[From 120627] [Screen Caps] Lotte Duty Free CM Song - SUPER JUNIOR + JANG GEUN SUK
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Has everyone seen the Lotte Duty Free CM Song???
SuJu's cut:
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