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.
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Super Junior Lyrics
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하고 싶은 말이 없는지
하얗게 쏟아지던
웃음 꽃은 벌써 시든지 오랜걸 어떡해
꽃잎은 져서 (점점)
흙이 되고 (no)
불타던 격정은 재가 되고
왜 좋았었던 모든 건 꼭 이렇게
Don't know why (don't know why)
Tell me why (tell me why)
사랑은 끝을 향하는지
사라질 (사라질)
모든 건 (모든 건)
왜 이리 아름다운 건지
그저 한낱 짧은 꿈
사랑은 한낮 꾸는 꿈
어둠, 너는 왜 (넌 왜 oh-ah)
검게 모든 걸 다 지워내
아무것도 못 보게 oh
혼자 내 멋대로 영원할 미래를 꿈꾸게 해
노을은 져서 (점점)
검어지고 (oh)
파도는 언젠간 부서지고
왜 좋았었던 모든 건 꼭 이렇게 (ooh)
Don't know why (don't know why)
Tell me why (tell me why)
사랑은 끝을 향하는지
사라질 (사라질)
모든 건 (모든 건)
왜 이리 아름다운 건지 (아름다워)
그저 한낱 짧은 꿈 (짧은 꿈 yeah)
사랑은 한낮 꾸는 꿈 (꾸는 꿈)
이 밤이 끝나면 다시 태양은
떠올라 밝아온대도 (밝아온대도)
잡을 수도 없을 이 순간이
벌써 너무 그리워
I don't know (I don't know) (oh)
Wanna know (wanna know)
이렇게 끝난 꿈인 건지 (끝난 꿈)
사람도 (사람도)
사랑도 (사랑도) (사랑도 hey)
나는 왜 깰 수 없는 건지 (깰 수 없는지)
결국은 잠시 뿐일 걸 (oh yeah)
사랑은 잠시 뿐인 걸 (사랑은 잠시 뿐인 걸 yeah)
스쳐갈 꿈일 뿐인 걸 (난 깰 수 없어 whoa)
아직은 깨기 싫은 걸
한낱 짧은 꿈
한낮 꾸는 꿈
한낱 짧은 꿈
한낮 꾸는 꿈 oh
The lyrics to Super Junior's song "백일몽" ("Daydream") explore themes of love, longing, and the transient nature of dreams. The opening lines express a sense of silence and emptiness, with the singer feeling as if they have nothing left to say. They describe a once bright and blooming laughter turning dull and withered over time. The petals of the flower fall, gradually becoming soil, while the burning passion turns to ashes. The lyrics question why all the things that were once cherished end up this way.
The chorus reflects on the end of love and the journey towards its conclusion. It ponders why everything that is beautiful eventually fades away. Love is compared to a fleeting dream that occurs during midday, emphasizing its temporary nature and transient quality.
The second verse introduces the concept of darkness erasing everything, making it impossible to see. The singer dreams of a future that they can shape independently, longing for a forever that they can control. The sunset fades, the waves eventually crash, and the lyrics once again question why everything that was once cherished ends up this way.
The bridge expresses a yearning for the moment that will soon come to an end, longing for it even though it cannot be held onto. The lyrics wonder if this is just a dream that has come to an end, perplexed by the fact that both people and love cannot be awakened.
In the end, the lyrics suggest that love is ultimately temporary, just a passing dream. Despite knowing its brevity, the singer confesses a reluctance to awaken from this dream, wanting to hold onto it a little longer.
Line by Line Meaning
침묵, 더 이상
Silence, is there nothing more to say?
하고 싶은 말이 없는지
Is there nothing more I want to say?
하얗게 쏟아지던
The laughter that used to pour out so bright
웃음 꽃은 벌써 시든지 오랜걸 어떡해
The laughter flower has already withered, what should I do about it?
꽃잎은 져서 (점점)
The flower petals fall and wither, gradually
흙이 되고 (no)
Turned into soil (no)
불타던 격정은 재가 되고
The burning passion turns into ashes
왜 좋았었던 모든 건 꼭 이렇게
Why did everything that I loved have to end up like this?
Don't know why (don't know why)
I don't know why (don't know why)
Tell me why (tell me why)
Tell me why (tell me why)
사랑은 끝을 향하는지
Love is heading towards its end
사라질 (사라질)
Disappear (disappear)
모든 건 (모든 건)
Everything (everything)
왜 이리 아름다운 건지
Why is everything so beautiful?
그저 한낱 짧은 꿈
Just a fleeting dream
사랑은 한낮 꾸는 꿈
Love is a dream dreamed in broad daylight
어둠, 너는 왜 (넌 왜 oh-ah)
Darkness, why are you erasing everything darkly (you, oh-ah)
검게 모든 걸 다 지워내
Erasing everything in black
아무것도 못 보게 oh
So that nothing can be seen, oh
혼자 내 멋대로 영원할 미래를 꿈꾸게 해
Making me dream of a future that I will enjoy alone forever
노을은 져서 (점점)
The sunset fades, gradually
검어지고 (oh)
Turning darker (oh)
파도는 언젠간 부서지고
Waves will eventually break
왜 좋았었던 모든 건 꼭 이렇게 (ooh)
Why did everything that I loved have to end up like this? (ooh)
이 밤이 끝나면 다시 태양은
When this night ends, the sun will rise again
떠올라 밝아온대도 (밝아온대도)
Even if it shines brightly again
잡을 수도 없을 이 순간이
I can't grasp this moment
벌써 너무 그리워
I already miss it so much
I don't know (I don't know) (oh)
I don't know (I don't know) (oh)
Wanna know (wanna know)
I wanna know (I wanna know)
이렇게 끝난 꿈인 건지 (끝난 꿈)
Is this the dream that ended like this? (ended dream)
사람도 (사람도)
Even people (even people)
사랑도 (사랑도) (사랑도 hey)
And love too (love too) (love too, hey)
나는 왜 깰 수 없는 건지 (깰 수 없는지)
Why can't I wake up from it? (can't wake up from it)
결국은 잠시 뿐일 걸 (oh yeah)
In the end, it was just a moment (oh yeah)
사랑은 잠시 뿐인 걸 (사랑은 잠시 뿐인 걸 yeah)
Love is just for a moment (love is just for a moment, yeah)
스쳐갈 꿈일 뿐인 걸 (난 깰 수 없어 whoa)
It's just a passing dream (I can't wake up whoa)
아직은 깨기 싫은 걸
I still don't want to wake up
한낱 짧은 꿈
Just a fleeting dream
한낮 꾸는 꿈
A dream dreamed in broad daylight
한낱 짧은 꿈
Just a fleeting dream
한낮 꾸는 꿈 oh
A dream dreamed in broad daylight, oh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Misfitz, Andrew Choi, Dominique Rodriguez, Te Sung Kim, Teddy Riley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Absieee
This song never gets old. No matter when I listen to it, I still get goosebumps.
Florencia Parodi
Yesss. It's so underrated tho :c
LunaKai TV
+Florencia Parodi I know I love this song!!
K Garcia
Me too! I thought I was the only one getting goosbumps. The last chorus with the dance is when I feel it the most lol The coreography was so elegant and the song with it was sooo perfect. But yes. Goosbumps indeed.
LunaKai TV
+K Garcia yes I know what you mean i got them too. The dance everything!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻😁
Sarah Ghalib
SAME
PinkBloodedMultiStan💗
I'm in a Super junior MV marathon again. I never get tired listening to their songs. 💙
lisbeth baque
Igual yo 🤣🤣Losiento y one more time ya van para los 100 millones a seguir reproduciendo
Jeen
Same here! 🙋🏻♀️
Farina Benly
I'm doing it since yesterday.