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.
머문다
Super Junior Lyrics
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두 눈을 감고 그대를 그려본다
그댄 흘러갔는데 그댄 지나갔는데
이미 잡힐 수 조차도 없는 기억 속에서
난 머문다 (머문다) 난 머문다 (머문다)
사랑했던 기억들이 나를 가지고 논다
(다시 한 번 one more time)
고작 이 정도로
그 수 많았던 약속들은 (어떻게 어떻게)
숨을 참고 그대를 들이킨다
주먹을 쥐고 그댈 쓰다듬는다
그댄 흘러갔는데 그댄 지나갔는데
이젠 가질 수 조차도 없는 추억 속에서
난 머문다 (머문다) 난 머문다 (머문다)
사랑했던 기억들이 나를 가지고 논다
(다시 한 번 one more time)
이렇게 끝난다니 믿을 수가 없는 걸요
고작 이 정도로 그 수 많았던 약속들은
(어떻게 어떻게)
아파도 다쳐도 난 너 있어야 살 수 있어
너 없는 삶은 내겐 죽음과도 같아
앞으로도 그 뒤로도 갈 수 없는데 나는
어떻게 어떻게
머문다
저문다 (니가 떠난 그 날부터 난)
난 저문다 (나를 버린 그 날부터 난)
니가 떠난 그 날부터 조금씩 추락한다
다시 한 번 one more time
이렇게 끝난다니 믿을 수가 없는걸요 (you baby, oh)
고작 이 정도로 (그 수 많았던 약속들은)
어떻게 어떻게
어떻게 어떻게 yeah yeah ooh yeah yeah
The lyrics to Super Junior's 머문다 describe the feeling of being trapped in memories of a past love. The singer is holding onto those memories tightly, even though the person they loved is no longer with them. The first verse sets the scene of the singer reflecting back on their past love, thinking about them with their eyes closed and trying to remember the way they looked. The second verse draws the listener in further, with the singer holding their breath as they imagine touching and soothing their lost love.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is stuck in the past, unable to let go of the memories and move on. The phrase "난 머문다" (I remain) repeats multiple times, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped. The bridge delves deeper into the singer's feelings, expressing that even though it hurts to think of their past love, they cannot imagine a life without them. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "어떻게 어떻게," which translates to "how, how," further emphasizing the singer's confusion and inability to move on.
Overall, the lyrics to 머문다 are a poignant reflection on the pain of lost love and the struggle to let go of memories. The repetition of key phrases throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
귀를 막고 그대를 들어본다
I plug my ears and listen for you
두 눈을 감고 그대를 그려본다
I close my eyes and envision you
그댄 흘러갔는데 그댄 지나갔는데
You flowed by and passed by
이미 잡힐 수 조차도 없는 기억 속에서
In memories that I can't even hold on to
난 머문다 (머문다) 난 머문다 (머문다)
I linger (linger) I linger (linger)
사랑했던 기억들이 나를 가지고 논다
Memories of when we loved toy with me
(다시 한 번 one more time)
(Once again, one more time)
이렇게 끝난다니 믿을 수가 없는 걸요
I can't believe it's ended like this
고작 이 정도로
Just at this point
그 수 많았던 약속들은 (어떻게 어떻게)
How (how) can all those promises amount to this?
숨을 참고 그대를 들이킨다
I hold my breath and swallow you up
주먹을 쥐고 그댈 쓰다듬는다
I clench my fists and caress you
이젠 가질 수 조차도 없는 추억 속에서
In memories I can't even possess
아파도 다쳐도 난 너 있어야 살 수 있어
Even if it hurts, even if I'm injured, I need you to survive
너 없는 삶은 내겐 죽음과도 같아
Life without you feels like death to me
앞으로도 그 뒤로도 갈 수 없는데 나는
I can't go forward or backward, yet I
어떻게 어떻게
How, how
머문다
Linger
저문다 (니가 떠난 그 날부터 난)
I pass away (since the day you left)
난 저문다 (나를 버린 그 날부터 난)
I pass away (since the day you abandoned me)
니가 떠난 그 날부터 조금씩 추락한다
Since the day you left, I've been falling bit by bit
다시 한 번 one more time
Once again, one more time
이렇게 끝난다니 믿을 수가 없는걸요 (you baby, oh)
I can't believe it's ended like this (you baby, oh)
고작 이 정도로 (그 수 많았던 약속들은)
Just at this point (those countless promises)
어떻게 어떻게
How, how
어떻게 어떻게 yeah yeah ooh yeah yeah
How, how yeah yeah ooh yeah yeah
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sang Hyun Lee, Jung Ho Ha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nayr Orazal
I've watched mostly all their videos singing this song but this version is the best because yesung is here ...
Yesung voice you can feel the emotions❤💘
Karen Yang
@TimelessGap2
Totally agree with you! The 3 of them simply let us feel the very touching parts of this song <3
TimelessGap2
You can feel the emotion with Yesung... But Kangin and Sungmin voice you could literally see the pain in their voice.
Kim Soo Jung
best comment !!!
Wawan Irwan
this song sooo touched... i wanna cry :(((
lydia Reed
This is my best version of this song because of Yesung.
Leny Molos
YES!!!
stars appear
daydream won’t be the same without kangin and sungmin. that’s it.
Hidden Identity
Fact 😭😭😭
이라희~🌻
True 😓