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.
Who am I
Super Junior Lyrics
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Just an ordinary man
뜨거운 무대 수 많은 조명
지치지 않는 내 심장 소리
리듬이 시작되면
모두가 날 사랑하게 되지
하지만 내겐 한 순간의 꿈
특별함 속에 살고 있지만
변함 없는 평범한 남자인 걸
하얀 건반 위에 올라
날 비추는 조명에
사랑의 노랠 부를 땐
니가 있어 빛이 나
I'm an ordinary man
더 날 믿어줘
무대 위의 모습은 전부가 아냐
Just an ordinary man
수 많은 사람
내 곁에 있어도 너 하나만 보여
화려한 음악 함성 소리에
내 모습 잃어가고 있을 때
평범하지 않던 내 삶 속에
그대 내 안에 들어와
내가 살아가는 동안
너를 만날 줄이야
세상에서 가장 멋진
너의 남자이고 싶어
I'm an ordinary man
더 날 믿어줘
지금 이 순간만을 지켜가려 해
Just an ordinary man
날 바라보는 그대만 있다면
웃을 수 있는 걸
노랠 부르고 춤 출 수 있는 건
항상 날 바라보며
내 이름을 부르는
내겐 아주 특별한 그대가 있기에
I'm an ordinary man
더 날 믿어줘
무대 위의 모습은 전부가 아냐
Just an ordinary man
수 많은 사람
내 곁에 있어도 너 하나만 보여
I'm an ordinary man
더 날 믿어줘
지금 이 순간만을 지켜가려 해
Just an ordinary man
날 바라보는 그대만 있다면
I'm an ordinary man
The lyrics of Super Junior's song "Who am I" describe the inner thoughts of an ordinary man who becomes a superstar on the stage. Despite all the fame and attention from fans, the man still feels that he is just a normal person behind the lights. He loves singing and performing for his fans, and when he stands on the shining stage, he can feel the love and admiration from everyone. However, the lyrics show that he is aware that it is a temporary dream and that he is just a regular person who is not perfect.
The song's lyrics are touching and relatable as it depicts how we all have sides of ourselves that we keep hidden or want to be seen by others. Regardless of how much we may try to stand out or be different, the song reminds us that we all have something ordinary about us that makes us human. The song also emphasizes the importance of having someone special in your life who sees past your imperfections and loves you for who you truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an ordinary man
I am a regular person
Just an ordinary man
Simply a typical individual
뜨거운 무대 수 많은 조명
A hot stage with numerous lights
지치지 않는 내 심장 소리
The sound of my heart that never tires
리듬이 시작되면 모두가 날 사랑하게 되지
When the rhythm starts, everyone falls in love with me
하지만 내겐 한 순간의 꿈
But for me, it's just a momentary dream
특별함 속에 살고 있지만
Living in a special world
무대 뒤에 서면 난 변함 없는 평범한 남자인 걸
When I stand behind the stage, I know I'm still an ordinary man
하얀 건반 위에 올라
Standing on a white keyboard
날 비추는 조명에
Shining lights on me
사랑의 노랠 부를 땐
Singing a love song
니가 있어 빛이 나
Shining because you're here
더 날 믿어줘
Believe in me more
무대 위의 모습은 전부가 아냐
My performance on stage isn't everything
수 많은 사람 내 곁에 있어도 너 하나만 보여
Even with countless people around me, I only see you
화려한 음악 함성 소리에
The dazzling sound of music and voices
내 모습 잃어가고 있을 때
When I'm losing myself
평범하지 않던 내 삶 속에 그대 내 안에 들어와
You come into my life and make it extraordinary
내가 살아가는 동안 너를 만날 줄이야
I knew one day I'd meet you while living my life
세상에서 가장 멋진 너의 남자이고 싶어
I want to be the coolest man for you in the world
지금 이 순간만을 지켜가려 해
Trying to cherish this moment
날 바라보는 그대만 있다면
As long as you're the one looking at me
웃을 수 있는 걸
I can smile
노랠 부르고 춤 출 수 있는 건
I can sing and dance
항상 날 바라보며 내 이름을 부르는
Always looking at me and calling my name
내겐 아주 특별한 그대가 있기에
Because you are very special to me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dong Hae Lee, Gregory Wren Lynch, Hyuk Jae Lee, Jung Soo Park, Sung Min Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lhk Lai
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours , I am Yours
I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours
Audrelou Fernandez
I'm an EXO-L, but because of Siwon, hearing him sing praises to our God, I hope that other kpop idol groups too will have their relationship with Jesus. Yes, Kpop gives us entertainment and happiness, but Only God can give us peace and joy periodt.
why am I here
Amen to that
Romeena TG
I pray one-day exo also praise God and singing for Our lord Jesus .
Audrelou Fernandez
Amen!!
Edananda Gaduang
I'm also an EXO-L.One of my prayer is that EXO will also encounter JESUS on their lives.I'm still praying for that.Nothing is impossible with LORD JESUS.
Atheena Villalon
True. Sizr
Leoni Lee
Amazing how Siwon, who is seen as a perfect individual who has everything (fame, looks, wealth and attitude), even bow himself down to the Lord and saying "Not because of who I am"
Jill Hatcher
Praise God! How wonderful to see Choi Siwon in concert, expressing his faith in Christ and singing praises to the Lord!!! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Lin B
I think its pretty cool that SM allows there artists to sing songs related to their faith at their concerts. xD
Star Estrella
Why wouldn't they allow that?