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.
Mirror
Super Junior Lyrics
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Guhwool ape nae moseubeul baraboge dwejyo
[Kyuhyun]Uhdduhn moseupdo sesang seulpeum da gajin pyojuhngggaji
Jiuhbomyuh saenggakhage dwejyo
[Donghae]Nuhneun jogeumdo jamshido jichijido anhanneunji
[Ryeowook]Nae modeun guhl nohchiji anhgo ddarahajyo
[Donghae]Guhwoolchuhruhm geu saramdo naega sarang junmankeumman
[All]Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae nuhdo sarangbadgo shipuh haneunde
[Yesung]Motnan nan apeumman jwusuh
[All/Kyuhyun]Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae hangsang geudaewa gati hagopeunde
[Sungmin]Ibyuhlman nawa hamggehago
[Kyuhyun]Mearichuhruhm handu baljjak dwieman suhijjyo
[Ryeowook]Saranghandago suchuhn buhneul marhaedo
Ijuh dallan geu hanmadie ibyuhreul hajyo
[Leeteuk]Nappeudago jiwoondago geudael wuhnmangeul haebwado
[Sungmin]Geuruhl ddaemyuhn nae gaseumeun duh honeul naejyo
[Leeteuk]Geuruhji mallago uhnjengan naege doraondamyuh
[Ryeowook]Uhrisogeun gidael hajyo
[All/Kyuhyun]Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae nuhdo sarangbadgo shipuh haneunde
[Kyuhyun]Motnan nan apeumman jwusuh
[All/Kyuhyun]Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae hangsang geudaewa gati hagopeunde
[Ryeowook]Ibyuhlman nawa hamggehago
[Kyuhyun]Mearichuhruhm handu baljjak dwieman suhijjyo
[Donghae]Guhwoore bichin nae moseup barabomyuh
Uhneusaenga nuhwa dalma ganeun naemoseup
Nuhwa dareunge hanado uhbsuh naenunen
Nuhana nae maeum nuhana bichwuh
[Eunhyuk]Uhjjuhjyo ijen juhngmal kkeutijyo
Geutorok woolgo boolgo maedallyuhdo
Amuruhn gidae majuhdo ijeneun uhbjyo wooseulsu isseulguhra miduh
Gaseume nunmuri heulluh shigani heulluhgado sangchuhman duhalppunijyo
[All/Kyuhyun]Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae
Nuhdo dareun sarangeul hage dwemyuhn apeumeul iggo sal tende
[All]Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae
[All/Kyuhyun]Sarangeun youngwoneul mal hagopeunde
[All]hyuhnshireun ibyuhreul marhajyo
[Yesung]Motnan nan miryuhnira haedo geuriwuhagejjyo
The lyrics to the song "Mirror" by Super Junior express the pain of unrequited love. The singer starts by saying that even though their heart hurts today, they still have to look at their reflection in the mirror. They try to console themselves by thinking that their appearance doesn't reveal the sadness in their heart. They then talk about how everyone in the world seems to have found the answer to sadness except them--they struggle to find a way out of their own heartache.
The song continues with the chorus, where the singer apologizes to the person they love for feeling this way, and confesses that they still love them even though it causes them pain. They express their desire to be with that person forever, even though they know it's not possible. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that even though they try to move on, they can't help but remember that person and the pain they caused.
Overall, "Mirror" is a heartfelt song that anyone who has experienced unrequited love can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Oneuldo yuhkshi apeun gaseum ikkeulgo
Today, my heart aches a little again
Guhwool ape nae moseubeul baraboge dwejyo
I look at my reflection in the mirror with a heavy heart
Uhdduhn moseupdo sesang seulpeum da gajin pyojuhngggaji
Even a good appearance is just a mask to hide the sadness of the world
Jiuhbomyuh saenggakhage dwejyo
I think deeply about this
Nuhneun jogeumdo jamshido jichijido anhanneunji
You seem to never rest, never sleep, never get tired
Nae modeun guhl nohchiji anhgo ddarahajyo
I can't let go of everything and keep going
Guhwoolchuhruhm geu saramdo naega sarang junmankeumman
I hold onto the person who loved me that much last week
Ddaraomyuhn an dweneunji
I can't seem to move on
Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae nuhdo sarangbadgo shipuh haneunde
I'm sorry for hurting your heart, and I still want to love you
Motnan nan apeumman jwusuh
All I get is pain
Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae hangsang geudaewa gati hagopeunde
I'm sorry for hurting your heart, I always want to be with you
Ibyuhlman nawa hamggehago
Let's walk together
Mearichuhruhm handu baljjak dwieman suhijjyo
We can only walk slowly step by step
Saranghandago suchuhn buhneul marhaedo
Even if I confess that I love you and persuade myself
Ijuh dallan geu hanmadie ibyuhreul hajyo
Let's make another start in that different world
Nappeudago jiwoondago geudael wuhnmangeul haebwado
I'll accept that it's hard and hurts, and try to forget you
Geuruhl ddaemyuhn nae gaseumeun duh honeul naejyo
But my heart is already engraved with you
Geuruhji mallago uhnjengan naege doraondamyuh
You came back to me, saying that you regret it
Uhrisogeun gidael hajyo
I hesitate for a moment
Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae nuhdo sarangbadgo shipuh haneunde
I'm sorry for hurting your heart, and I still want to love you
Motnan nan apeumman jwusuh
All I get is pain
Gaseuma nuhmu mianhae hangsang geudaewa gati hagopeunde
I'm sorry for hurting your heart, I always want to be with you
Ibyuhlman nawa hamggehago
Let's walk together
Mearichuhruhm handu baljjak dwieman suhijjyo
We can only walk slowly step by step
Guhwoore bichin nae moseup barabomyuh
Looking at my shining self in the mirror
Uhneusaenga nuhwa dalma ganeun naemoseup
My image is walking with you, even though you're not here
Nuhwa dareunge hanado uhbsuh naenunen
You are everywhere, but you are nowhere
Nuhana nae maeum nuhana bichwuh
Only you light up my heart
Uhjjuhjyo ijen juhngmal kkeutijyo
I realize now that it's really over
Geutorok woolgo boolgo maedallyuhdo
Even if I wander and struggle, it's useless
Amuruhn gidae majuhdo ijeneun uhbjyo wooseulsu isseulguhra miduh
I have to be able to endure even though I can't match the time that is still ticking
Gaseume nunmuri heulluh shigani heulluhgado sangchuhman duhalppunijyo
Tears keep falling from my heart, time passes by, but it seems to stop
Sarangeun youngwoneul mal hagopeunde
I want to speak about love in detail
hyuhnshireun ibyuhreul marhajyo
The changing world tells me
Motnan nan miryuhnira haedo geuriwuhagejjyo
Even if I have to face reality, I still miss you so much
Contributed by Addison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amazing Person
Ah yes, the song SuJu performed on Hidden Track, it’s such a pretty song, the vocals from all 13 members are top-tier and Hyukjae’s rap is superior 😭
Jasmine Pastor
I'm from 2009, as I was getting to know them by that time, I accidentally listened to this song and I like it because of the meaning and of course their voice. So sad It didn't got much attention the time it was released. This song needs more attention.
Ruby2028
Muy bien Super Junior, excelente todos. Yesung es fuera de serie, es espectacular, su voz simplemente es un "Don", simplemente "la perfección". Yesung es admirable, es extraordinario.
the wanderer
I know them since that time they became the first Kpop group to held a concert in our country. That time I just know them since it's all over the news and the song I only know from them was Sorry Sorry. I didn't bother with Kpop at that time because I was still in elementary (?) and I'm really bad at memorozing faces (to think they're composed of 13 people). It was only until know, after I heard this song from their show where they somewhat celebrates their 15 years anniversary (?) and they sang it there. Prior to that, I was watching Heechul's funny parts on Knowing Bros and Youtube somewhat recommended those funny clips when Heechul's with Super Junior especially that show where 8/9 (?) of the members are there. Today, I've been a fan of only one Kpop group and I love their songs since it talks deep about self love. I know and like some songs which are from other groups/ solo artists which are amazing. I know quite a few of K-idols as well and as of now, I get to know a little of Super Junior and this amazing song which will now be added to my favorites. I can't deny the fact that their vocals at some point are better than the one I'm stanning right now but I guess every group has their charms. Lastly, I just want to say BIG RESPECT to this group Super Junior for being one of the pillars of Kpop that helped the genre to be known to the world (even the Miss Universe from our country stans them and Choi Siwon is her bias 🤭).
NINI
One of the best meaningful lyrics in kpop !!!
夜
Yesung voice its not joke
Michel Rodrigues
His technique is nothing to write home about.
Snehal Machave
Why does it always painful when I listen to suju songs... Guys you made me go to past always! You make me miss those best times of life and sad too...
Rebecca Taylor
Love this
Stephanie Andaluz
2005 fans, do you remember the first time you hear this song?... T_T I do <3