Initially debuting with 12 members on November 6, 2005 with "TWINS (Knock Out)", they were simply a project group named Super Junior 05. With Kyuhyun's addition on May 23, 2006 for the release of "U", the "05" was dropped and SJ became an official group.
SORRY, SORRY was their first album to debut at #1 on Hanteo. Released on March 12, 2009, it had over 150,000 copies pre-ordered and it sold over 29,000 copies on the first day, defeating Seo Taiji's record of 25,000. Promotions for the album started March 13 with the performance of "SORRY, SORRY" and "Why I Like You" on Music Bank. From March to May, the song collected a total of 10 #1 mutizens with consecutive wins. On May 12, a new version of the album was released with "너라고 (It's You)" as single. The music video was released two days before its schedule because it was leaked onto the internet.
On December 21, 2009, Hangeng filed for contract termination with SM Entertainment. The following day, his lawyer stated the claimed reasons behind the action: provisions were in SM's favor, unlawful 13-year contract length, unfair sum of money to end the contract, not allowed to request to revise his contract, forced to do things that were not in his contract, forced to do things against his will, fined if he disobeyed the company, missed any events or even was late and there was uneven profit distribution. Along with this, it was disclosed that SM's refused to give him a day off in over two years. His manager then submitted a statement to the court citing SM's violation of Hangeng's rights. The statement contended that he was forced to wear a mask due to company's ill handling of the visa issue; company purposely discriminated against Hangeng and his family; company refused to cooperate or listen to any of his suggestions; company purposely turned down individual activities for him. On December 21, 2010, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Hangeng. The court stated, "all three contracts – from the January 2003 contract, the altered contract from February 2007, and the affiliated contract from December 2007 – do not exist".
They have five sub-units with different concentrations:
Super Junior K.R.Y. consists of the main vocalists Kyuhyun, Ryeowook and Yesung.
Super Junior T consists of Heechul, Kangin, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Leeteuk and Sungmin; focuses on singing trot.
Super Junior M is made up of Hangeng, Siwon, Donghae, Henry, Zhoumi, Kyuhyun and Ryeowook; focuses on singing in Mandarin.
Super Junior H consists of every member of T except for Heechul, who is replaced by Yesung.
Super Junior D&E consists of Donghae and Eunhyuk.
Y.M.C.A
SUPER JUNIOR Lyrics
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I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.
I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy.
Young man, there's a place you can go.
I said, young man, when you're short on your dough.
You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys...
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do what about you feel...
Young man, are you listening to me?
I said, young man, what do you want to be?
I said, young man, you can make real your dreams.
But you got to know this one thing!
No man does it all by himself.
I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf,
And just go there, to the y.m.c.a.
I'm sure they can help you today.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys...
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do what about you feel...
Young man, I was once in your shoes.
I said, I was down and out with the blues.
I felt no man cared if I were alive.
I felt the whole world was so tight...
That's when someone came up to me,
And said, young man, take a walk up the street.
There's a place there called the y.m.c.a.
They can start you back on your way.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys...
Y-m-c-a... you'll find it at the y-m-c-a.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Y-m-c-a... you'll find it at the y-m-c-a.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Y-m-c-a... just go to the y-m-c-a.
Young man, young man, are you listening to me?
Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?
The song Y.M.C.A by Super Junior is a cover of the popular 1978 song by the Village People. The lyrics are a call to young men who may be feeling down or lost, and encourages them to pick themselves up and seek out the YMCA for support and companionship. The first verse addresses a young man who may be feeling unhappy due to being in a new town. The singer encourages him to take advantage of the YMCA's offerings and have a good time.
The chorus emphasizes the fun and camaraderie that can be found at the YMCA, with amenities to enjoy and the company of other men. The second verse emphasizes the importance of not trying to achieve everything alone and accepting help from others. The singer shares his own experience of feeling lost and alone but finding support at the YMCA. The final repetitions of the chorus and bridge act as a call to action for young men to seek out the YMCA and all it has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Young man, there's no need to feel down.
You don't need to be sad or depressed, there's no reason to feel that way.
I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.
I encourage you to stand up and move forward from whatever it is that's bringing you down.
I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town
You're in a new place, and although it may be unfamiliar, you don't have to feel alone or lost.
There's no need to be unhappy.
You don't have to feel unhappy, there are things that can help you feel better.
Young man, there's a place you can go.
There's a place you can go to where you can find help.
I said, young man, when you're short on your dough.
If you're low on money and struggling, the place I'm talking about can still help you.
You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find
If you choose to stay at this place, I'm confident you'll find what you need there.
Many ways to have a good time.
There are many enjoyable activities and ways to spend your time at this place.
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.
Staying at the YMCA is enjoyable and a good time.
They have everything for you men to enjoy,
The YMCA provides everything that men would want to have a good time.
You can hang out with all the boys...
You can socialize and spend time with other men at the YMCA.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
At the YMCA, you can take care of your hygiene needs and enjoy a good meal.
You can do what about you feel...
You can do whatever you please or feel like doing at the YMCA.
Young man, are you listening to me?
Are you paying attention to what I'm saying?
I said, young man, what do you want to be?
What are your aspirations or dreams that you want to achieve?
I said, young man, you can make real your dreams.
You have the ability to turn your dreams into a reality.
But you got to know this one thing!
However, there is one important thing you need to understand.
No man does it all by himself.
No one can achieve their goals or dreams without the help of others.
I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf,
I advise you to set aside your pride and ask for help when you need it.
And just go there, to the y.m.c.a.
Simply go to the YMCA, and they will help you.
I'm sure they can help you today.
I'm confident that the YMCA will be able to provide assistance to you right now.
Young man, I was once in your shoes.
I understand what you're going through because I was once in the same situation as you.
I said, I was down and out with the blues.
I was feeling very sad and discouraged.
I felt no man cared if I were alive.
I felt like no one cared about me or my well-being.
I felt the whole world was so tight...
I felt like the whole world was closing in on me and restricting me.
That's when someone came up to me,
At that moment, someone approached me and offered help.
And said, young man, take a walk up the street.
This person told me to go for a walk up the street.
There's a place there called the y.m.c.a.
They informed me about the YMCA and the resources it provides.
They can start you back on your way.
The YMCA can help me get back on my feet and moving forward again.
Y-m-c-a... you'll find it at the y-m-c-a.
The YMCA is the place to be, and it can be found at the YMCA.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
You don't have to feel sad or depressed, there's no reason for it.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Rise up and take action to change your situation.
Y-m-c-a... you'll find it at the y-m-c-a.
The YMCA is the place to be, and it can be found at the YMCA.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down.
You don't have to feel sad or depressed, there's no reason for it.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Rise up and take action to change your situation.
Y-m-c-a... just go to the y-m-c-a.
The YMCA is the place you need to go to get the help you need.
Young man, young man, are you listening to me?
Are you paying attention to what I'm telling you?
Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?
What are your goals and aspirations?
Contributed by Amelia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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