Super Junior-M
{{Short description|Subgroup of the South Korean boy band Super Junior}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Super Junior-M
| image = Super Junior-M from Acrofan.JPG
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| caption = Left to right: Ryeowook, Sungmin, Donghae, Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun, Zhou Mi.
Not pictured: Siwon.
| alias = SJ-M
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| years_active = {{hlist|2008–2009|2011–2015}}
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| website = {{Official website|1=https://www.smtown.com/artists/41}}
| current_members = *Sungmin
| past_members = *Han Geng
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Super Junior-M (an initialism for Super Junior-Mandarin, also known as SJ-M), is the third sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Super Junior focusing on Chinese market, currently composed of six Super Junior members Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun and special member Zhou Mi. The sub-unit is known as the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent.{{cite news | title=Super Junior-M debuts today, Han Geng as group leader | date=2008-04-08 | work=Jinhua.cn | pages=1 | url=http://ent.jinghua.cn/c/200804/08/n921675.shtml | access-date=2008-04-08 | language=zh | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412011326/http://ent.jinghua.cn/c/200804/08/n921675.shtml | archive-date=2008-04-12 }} The sub-unit has released two studio albums and three EP's since their debut.
Formed in 2008, Super Junior-M became the third and most successful subgroup branched off from the Korean band Super Junior. The group was originally composed of seven members: leader Han Geng, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun and two additional members appearing exclusively to the subgroup, Zhou Mi and Henry. In December 2009, Han Geng filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment and decided to leave the main group and sub-group, resulting in the sub-group's temporary disbandment.{{cite news | title=Super Junior-M temporarily disbanded | date=2009-12-28 | work=88 News | pages=1 | url=http://www.88news.net/2009/12/28/super-junior-m-temporarily-disbanded/ | access-date=2009-12-28 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100104190450/http://www.88news.net/2009/12/28/super-junior-m-temporarily-disbanded/ | archive-date=2010-01-04 | url-status=dead }}
After a year-long hiatus, the group returned with additional Super Junior members Eunhyuk and Sungmin, following with the released of their second EP Perfection in February 2011. Following Han Geng's departure, Sungmin was speculations as the new "leader",{{cite news | script-title=zh:SJ-M做客许新年愿望 粉丝健康最重要 | date=January 8, 2013 | newspaper=Sina | url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2013-01-08/ba3829937.shtml | access-date=2013-01-11 | language=zh-hans | archive-date=2013-02-04 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204194845/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2013-01-08/ba3829937.shtml | url-status=live }} as he is the oldest member of the team.{{cite news | script-title=zh:SJ-M聊新碟成员互揭老底 称晟敏队长很严厉 | trans-title=Super Junior-M discuss their new album, expose each other and claim that leader Sungmin is very strict | date=January 11, 2013 | newspaper=NetEase | url=http://ent.163.com/13/0111/08/8KU2TR7P00031H0O.html | access-date=2013-01-11 | language=zh-hans | archive-date=2018-08-24 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824034309/http://ent.163.com/13/0111/08/8KU2TR7P00031H0O.html | url-status=live }}
Following Sungmin military service enlistment in 2015, the sub-unit perform as a 7-member with song titled 'Forever With You' In Special Album Devil. In April 2018, Special member Henry left the sub-unit following his contract expiration with SM.
Name
Before the official name of the subgroup was released, they were known by "Super Junior China". On April 3, 2008, SM Entertainment announced their official name to be Super Junior-M, with "M" representing the word "Mandarin".{{cite news | title=SJ's new China subgroup's name confirmed to be SJ-M, debut on April 8 | date=2008-04-03 | work=Sohu | pages=1 | url=http://yule.sohu.com/20080403/n256064562.shtml | access-date=2008-04-03 | language=zh | archive-date=2008-07-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726095701/http://yule.sohu.com/20080403/n256064562.shtml | url-status=live }} The "M" can also represent a list of other aspects, such as the first letter of their debut album Me, and also "{{Transliteration|zh|mí}}" ({{lang-zh|c={{linktext|迷}}}}), the pinyin for "charismatic" and "fan", the latter meaning referring to their desire to connect closer with fans.
History
=2007: Formation and controversies=
In October 2007, SM Entertainment announced that a new Super Junior subgroup would debut in China in 2008. Super Junior's original member Han Geng, and a new member Henry Lau, who performed the violin solo of Super Junior's "Don't Don", were announced to be the first two of seven members representing the subgroup.{{cite news | title=Super Junior China to start activities in China next year | work=My Daily | pages=1 | url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200710030817371137 | access-date=2008-04-03 | language=ko | archive-date=2007-12-22 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222202411/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200710030817371137 | url-status=live }} Some of Super Junior's official fanclub, E.L.F, signed online petitions and held protests to express their dissatisfaction and opposition of adding a fourteenth member to the group, fearing that a new member would mean one of the original lineup would get 'replaced'.{{cite news | title=Ivyro | pages=1 | url=http://kt1171.ivyro.net/zboard/zboard.php?id=foreign&page=1&page_num=20&category=&sn=off&ss=on&sc=on&keyword=&prev_no=53&sn1=&divpage=1&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc# | access-date=2008-04-04 | language=ko |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071231190235/http://kt1171.ivyro.net/zboard/zboard.php?id=foreign&page=1&page_num=20&category=&sn=off&ss=on&sc=on&keyword=&prev_no=53&sn1=&divpage=1&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc# |archive-date = 2007-12-31}} Many fans boycotted Super Junior's products and held silent protests in front of SM Entertainment's main building in Seoul, holding signs of the "Only 13" slogan.{{cite news | title=My name is Fan | date=2007-10-21 | work=Bestiz | pages=1 | url=http://kerio.cafe24.com/zboard/view.php?id=superj&page=1&sn1=&divpage=6&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=37813&PHPSESSID=e3211b15b7398f9304a7b49b1b664915 | access-date=2008-04-04 | language=ko |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071024064704/http://kerio.cafe24.com/zboard/view.php?id=superj&page=1&sn1=&divpage=6&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=37813&PHPSESSID=e3211b15b7398f9304a7b49b1b664915 |archive-date = 2007-10-24}}{{cite news | title=Super Junior fans, "Do not increase members" | date=2007-10-24 | work=Daum | pages=1 | url=http://news.media.daum.net/entertain/broadcast/200710/24/yonhap/v18594884.html | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730003924/http://news.media.daum.net/entertain/broadcast/200710/24/yonhap/v18594884.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-07-30 | access-date=2008-04-04 | language=ko }}
Over one thousand fans appeared in front of the SM Entertainment building on E.L.F's third protest on November 3, 2007.{{cite news | title=Super Junior protest | date=2007-11-03 | work=Bestiz | pages=1 | url=http://kerio.cafe24.com/sj/view.php?id=superj&page=1&sn1=&divpage=6&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=38444 | access-date=2008-04-04 | language=ko |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080307054434/http://kerio.cafe24.com/sj/view.php?id=superj&page=1&sn1=&divpage=6&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=38444 |archive-date = 2008-03-07}} Instead of a silent protest, the fans sang various Super Junior songs and shouted "thirteen."{{cite news |title=Super Junior protest part 2 | date=2007-11-03 | work=Bestiz | pages=1 | url=http://kerio.cafe24.com/sj/view.php?id=superj&page=1&sn1=&divpage=6&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=38431 | access-date=2008-04-04 | language=ko |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080307060909/http://kerio.cafe24.com/sj/view.php?id=superj&page=1&sn1=&divpage=6&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=38431 |archive-date = 2008-03-07}} Fans purchased 58,206 stocks of SM Entertainment, holding 0.3% of the company's entire stock.{{cite news | title=Super Junior fan club purchases 58,000 of SM'S share | date=2008-03-21 | work=Isplus | pages=1 | url=http://isplus.joins.com/enter/star/200803/21/200803210942515006020100000201040002010401.html | access-date=2008-04-04 | language=ko |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080324194800/http://isplus.joins.com/enter/star/200803/21/200803210942515006020100000201040002010401.html |archive-date = 2008-03-24}} They released a statement through the media, stating that they would obtain all chances to prevent SM Entertainment from adding new members and to keep Super Junior as only thirteen. SM Entertainment later announced that they would not add the new subgroup members to the main group.
=2008–2009: Debut and commercial success=
From April 4 to April 7, 2008, the seven members of Super Junior-M were individually announced to the Chinese media in a chain of short trailer clips. The first member, Han Geng, was announced to be the subgroup leader on April 4.{{cite news | title=SJ-M's first member announced: Han Geng | date=2008-04-04 | work=Sohu | pages=1 | url=http://yule.sohu.com/20080404/n256097756.shtml | access-date=2008-04-04 | language=zh | archive-date=2009-09-16 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090916052809/http://yule.sohu.com/20080404/n256097756.shtml | url-status=live }} On April 5, Siwon and Donghae were revealed to be the second and third members.{{cite news | title=SJ-M members continue to unravel: Donghae and Siwon appears with new image | date=2008-04-05 | work=Sohu | pages=1 | url=http://yule.sohu.com/20080405/n256105924.shtml | access-date=2008-04-05 | language=zh | archive-date=2008-07-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726095933/http://yule.sohu.com/20080405/n256105924.shtml | url-status=live }} On April 6, Kyuhyun was announced to be the fourth Super Junior-M member, following the new member, Henry, as the fifth.{{cite news | title=SJ-M adds new member, Henry; appears along with Kyuhyun | date=2008-04-06 | work=Sohu | pages=1 | url=http://yule.sohu.com/20080406/n256116480.shtml | access-date=2008-04-06 | language=zh | archive-date=2009-02-07 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207190823/http://yule.sohu.com/20080406/n256116480.shtml | url-status=live }} Ryeowook and another new member, Zhou Mi, were announced to be the final two members on April 7.{{cite news | title=SJ-M's last members revealed: Rookie Zhou Mi appears along with Ryeowook | date=2008-04-07 | work=Sohu | pages=1 | url=http://yule.sohu.com/20080407/n256127225.shtml | access-date=2008-04-07 | language=zh | archive-date=2009-06-04 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090604210102/http://yule.sohu.com/20080407/n256127225.shtml | url-status=live }} A trailer of all seven members was released on the group's debut day, April 8. Super Junior-M's trailer clips exceeded 1.4 million views in less than four days.{{cite news | title=Super Junior-M debuts, over 1.4 million views | date=2008-08-08 | work=Nonewsnet | pages=1 | url=http://www.nownewsnet.com/news/newsView.php?id=20080407601004&relation=hit | access-date=2008-04-08 | language=ko | archive-date=2008-04-13 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080413005149/http://www.nownewsnet.com/news/newsView.php?id=20080407601004&relation=hit | url-status=live }}
Super Junior-M debuted in Beijing on April 8, 2008, at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards, simultaneously with the release of their first music video, "U" on Sohu.com. "U" is a translated Chinese cover of the 2006 song "U", originally by Super Junior. They released their debut album Me in selected provinces of China starting April 23, 2008. A Korean version of the album with three bonus Korean-language tracks was released in South Korea on April 30, 2008. A modified version of the album was released in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan on May 2, 2008.{{cite news | title=G-Music New Product | work=G-Music | pages=1 | url=http://www.g-music.com.tw/event/newproduct/newproduct.asp | access-date=2008-08-06 | language=zh | archive-date=2008-07-04 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704114542/http://www.g-music.com.tw/event/newproduct/newproduct.asp | url-status=live }} Though a majority of the tracks in the album were Mandarin remakes of Super Junior's previous Korean hits, reviews were generally positive. Hong Kong Cantopop singer, Hins Cheung, critiqued the album favorably, saying that the album contains "international-level music" and that the group is "vocally-talented".{{cite news | title=Hins Cheung radio interview | work=Baidu | pages=1 | url=http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=408639283 | access-date=2008-08-22 | language=zh | archive-date=2011-07-21 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721121443/http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=408639283%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Ftieba.baidu.com%2Ff%3Fkz%3D408639283 | url-status=live }}
A month after their debut, Super Junior-M won their first award, Asia's Most Popular New Group, at the 5th annual Music King Awards in Macau on May 25.{{cite news | title=Han Geng reveals Kyuhyun's weird habits, SJ-M wants to perform in the Hong Kong Coliseum | date=2008-05-31 | work=Liao1 | pages=1 | url=http://news.liao1.com/newspages/200805/2494063.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080731071253/http://news.liao1.com/newspages/200805/2494063.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=2008-07-31 | access-date=2005-05-31 | language=zh }} They took home another three awards that year. On December 27 and 28, Super Junior-M held their first concert, the Super Junior-M Show, in Hong Kong.{{cite news | title=SJ-M sends a tornado in HK for the first time | date=2008-12-27 | work=TOM | pages=1 | url=http://post.yule.tom.com/54000A6D1888.html | access-date=2008-12-30 | language=zh | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103184309/http://post.yule.tom.com/54000A6D1888.html | archive-date=2009-01-03 }}
Following their debut performance in April 2008, the group made a few successful guest appearances in many chains of entertainment variety shows to promote their album. They appeared in an episode of the second season of TVB and HunanTV's collaboration show, Strictly Come Dancing, which made the show's ratings increase to 5.01%, ranking it the third most watched show ever in all of China.{{cite news|title="Strictly Come Dancing" achieves high ratings |work=Kzzj023 |pages=1 |url=http://www.kzzj023.com/news/Article.asp?ArticleID=184487 |access-date=2008-08-06 |language=zh |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220104037/http://www.kzzj023.com/news/Article.asp?ArticleID=184487 |archive-date=December 20, 2013 }} Super Junior-M's appearance in the talk show Behind Story ({{lang-zh|t=背後的故事}}) also increased ratings. The show had the highest ratings during their time slot, with a strong 4.05%.{{cite news | title="Behind Story" achieves highest ratings last week | date=2008-07-22 | work=QQ | pages=1 | url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20080722/000240.htm | access-date=2008-08-06 | language=zh | archive-date=2011-07-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723053937/http://ent.qq.com/a/20080722/000240.htm | url-status=live }} Separated into several weekly episodes, the group's appearance in their first episode on the challenging game show Bravely Going Forward ({{lang-zh|c=勇往直前}}) in early August gave the show the highest ratings during that time slot as well.{{Cite news | title="Bravely Going Forward" earns #1 ratings, SJ-M spends summer with viewers | date=2008-08-04 | work=HunanTV | pages=1 | url=http://zixun.hunantv.com/hntv/20080804/29615.html | access-date=2008-08-06 | language=zh | archive-date=2013-12-20 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220040002/http://zixun.hunantv.com/hntv/20080804/29615.html | url-status=live }} In August 2008, Han was cast in the idol television drama Stage of Youth, a mini-drama dedicated to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Han portrayed Xia Lei, a youth who aspires to be a famous dancer. Other members of Super Junior-M gave cameo appearances in the final episode.{{cite news | title=SJ-M will film Olympic idol drama | date=2008-08-22 | work=QQ | pages=1 | url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20080822/000087.htm | access-date=2008-08-22 | language=zh | archive-date=2011-07-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723054031/http://ent.qq.com/a/20080822/000087.htm | url-status=live }}
In September 2009, Super Junior-M released their mini album, the EP Super Girl. The album garnered them a nomination for Best Vocal Group at the 21st Golden Melody Awards.{{cite news | title=List of Golden Melody Awards nominees | date=2010-05-14 | work=Liberty Times | pages=1 | url=http://iservice.libertytimes.com.tw/liveNews/news.php?no=364921&type=%E5%BD%B1%E5%8A%87 | access-date=2010-05-14 | language=zh | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710102516/http://iservice.libertytimes.com.tw/liveNews/news.php?no=364921&type=%E5%BD%B1%E5%8A%87 | archive-date=2012-07-10 }} The EP's title single "Super Girl" is Super Junior-M's most critically successful song to date, winning numerous accolades for its composition and performances.
=2010–2011: Lawsuit, lineup changes and ''Perfection''=
In December 2009, Hangeng filed for contract termination from SM Entertainment, claiming that the provisions of his contract were unlawful, harsh, and against his rights.{{Cite web | language=ko | website= Star News | url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2009122215270135930&type=1&outlink=1 | title=한경 "SM, 非정상적 활동강요" | date= 22 December 2009 | trans-title=Hankyung: “SM is forcing non-normal activities” |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722135509/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2009122215270135930&type=1&outlink=1|archive-date=2011-07-22}} (In Korean.) Super Junior-M immediately canceled all of their future activities and performances in China and Taiwan. They returned to Korea to begin preparing for Super Junior's fourth studio album. Han, however, stayed in China and signed under a new management, releasing his debut solo album Geng Xin in July 2010.{{cite news | title=Han Geng announces solo concert | date=2010-06-23 | work=People | pages=3 | url=http://ent.people.com.cn/BIG5/11944789.html | access-date=2011-11-19 | language=zh | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206012152/http://ent.people.com.cn/BIG5/11944789.html | archive-date=2012-12-06 }} Although Super Junior-M remained largely inactive for most of 2010, they won several accolades for their song "Super Girl" at China's 2010 MusicRadio TOP Awards, including Most Popular Group, Golden Melody Award (Top 15), and Best Composition.
In December 2010, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Han. However, SM Entertainment announced that they will file an immediate appeal to reverse the decision. In September 2011, Han and SM Entertainment officially came to a mutual agreement regarding Han's contract, closing the case.
In February 2011, Super Junior-M resumed their activities with two new members from the main group, Eunhyuk and Sungmin, with the release of EP Perfection. It debuted at number 2 on Taiwan's G-music chart,{{cite news | title=Super Junior-M debuts at number 2 in album sales | work=Korean Splash | url=http://koreansplash.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-junior-m-debuts-at-number-2-in.html | date=2011-03-08 | access-date=2011-11-20 | archive-date=2011-11-11 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111103100/http://koreansplash.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-junior-m-debuts-at-number-2-in.html | url-status=live }} and stayed on the chart for four weeks.{{cite news | title=G-Music Chinese-language Chart | work=G-Music | url=http://www.g-music.com.tw/GMusicBillboard1.aspx | access-date=2011-11-20 | language=zh | archive-date=2009-07-22 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090722190003/http://www.g-music.com.tw/GMusicBillboard1.aspx | url-status=dead }} The repackaged version of the album was released on April 29, debuted at number 2, and stayed on the chart for 10 weeks.
=2012–2018: Returned with ''Break Down'', ''Swing'', hiatus and Henry's departure=
On October 2, 2012, Super Junior-M resumed their activities in China with performance in a special concert to mark the 20th anniversary of South Korea and China's diplomatic ties hosted by Shanghai Media Group.{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Tae-ho|title=Kim Jang-hoon to Donate 300 Mln Won For Afforestation in China|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012092715081851382|access-date=2012-10-01|newspaper=10 Asia|date=27 September 2012|archive-date=2014-03-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318051020/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012092715081851382|url-status=live}} Later that, SM confirmed the group plans to release a new album.{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Hye Ji|title=Super Junior-M Eyeing to Resume Group Activities in China|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012092112061317499|access-date=2012-10-01|newspaper=10 Asia|date=21 September 2012|archive-date=2013-11-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103221856/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012092112061317499|url-status=live}} On January 7, 2013, Super Junior-M released their second album, Break Down, along with the lead single of the same name. A press conference took place in Beijing on January 7 and started promotions the album in China.{{cite news | title=Super Junior-M to Release Second Studio Album in China | url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=25415 | author=Jeon, Su Mi | date=January 3, 2013 | access-date=2013-01-03 | archive-date=2013-02-16 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216112140/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=25415 | url-status=dead }} They promoted the album in South Korean mutizens for a week as well different Fan Meetings in Asia. The song debuted No.1 on the Billboard charts.{{Cite web|title = Super Junior-M, Rank 1 in Billboard Chart With 'BREAK DOWN'|url = http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/19533/20130120/super-junior-m-1st-place-in-billboard-world-album-chart.htm|website = KpopStarz|date = 2013-01-20|access-date = 2015-12-02|archive-date = 2015-11-19|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151119193659/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/19533/20130120/super-junior-m-1st-place-in-billboard-world-album-chart.htm|url-status = live}}
After one year and three months, Super Junior-M announced to release their third EP Swing in China on March 21.{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0002288988|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}} To commemorate the release of their third EP, Super Junior-M held comeback press conference held at the Dine Theater located in the CBD (Central Business District) in Beijing on March 22, with the live broadcast views by 1.07 million users.{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0002483681|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}} The sub-unit also plans to made their comeback stage on China's CCTV music program in the same day.{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0002542601|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}} On March 29, they won the first place on China's CCTV music program.{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0002487769|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}} Next day, they made their comeback stage in Korea on SBS's Inkigayo.{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000028421|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}} Their third EP officially released in Korea on March 31, which contains seven-track including the Korean version of "Swing".{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0002548776|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}}
In July 2015, Super Junior release their 10th anniversary album Devil with Super Junior-M also participation to recording new song "{{lang|zh|每天}}" (Forever with You) for the album.{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0001526051|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}}
On March 31, 2018, Super Junior-M's parent group Super Junior held its seventh world tour Super Show 7 in Taipei. Member Donghae mentioned that Super Junior-M plans to release new album after all members return to the team in 2019, but never came to fruition following the fandom's boycott on Sungmin.
On April 30, 2018, Henry decided not to renew his contract with SM and left Super Junior-M.
Members
In December 2009, Hangeng departed from the group after filing a lawsuit against their agency S.M. Entertainment.{{cite news | title=Hangeng announces solo concert | date=2010-06-23 | work=People | page=3 | url=http://ent.people.com.cn/BIG5/11944789.html | access-date=2015-04-27 | language=zh | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206012152/http://ent.people.com.cn/BIG5/11944789.html | archive-date=2012-12-06 }} Hangeng subsequently won the lawsuit in December 2010.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/561/han-geng-withdraws-appeal-against-sm-entertainment|title=Han Geng Withdraws Appeal Against SM Entertainment|publisher=MWave|date=September 26, 2011|access-date=2015-01-16|archive-date=2015-07-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703214609/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/561/han-geng-withdraws-appeal-against-sm-entertainment|url-status=live}}
In April 2018, Henry parted ways with the group after a decade. SM Entertainment revealed, “Henry’s exclusive contract recently expired, and we have ended on good terms.” Henry has completed his contract with SM Entertainment and he has decided to leave the agency.{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/2018/04/29/breaking-henry-leaves-sm-entertainment/|title=Breaking: Henry Leaves SM Entertainment|website=Soompi|date=30 April 2018 |access-date=2018-05-26|archive-date=2018-05-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501162559/https://www.soompi.com/2018/04/29/breaking-henry-leaves-sm-entertainment/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/04/30/k-pop-idol-henry-leaves-sm-entertainment|title=K-pop idol Henry leaves SM Entertainment|website=SBS PopAsia|date=30 April 2018|access-date=30 April 2018|archive-date=25 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625080857/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/04/30/k-pop-idol-henry-leaves-sm-entertainment|url-status=live}}
Between March 2015 to August 2017, four members completed their mandatory military service: Sungmin enlisted for his service on 31 March 2015, and completed his service on 30 December 2016.{{cite news|title=Super Junior's Sungmin and Shindong to Enlist in Army in March|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87865/super-juniors-sungmin-and-shindong-to-enlist-in-army-in-march|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|date=24 February 2014|access-date=2015-04-27|language=ko|archive-date=2015-04-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403234220/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87865/super-juniors-sungmin-and-shindong-to-enlist-in-army-in-march|url-status=live}}
Eunhyuk enlisted for his service on 13 October 2015 and was discharged on 12 July 2017.
Donghae enlisted for his service on 15 October 2015 and was discharged on 14 July 2017.
Siwon enlisted for his service on 19 November 2015 and was discharged on 18 August 2017.{{cite news|title=Super Junior′s Eunhyuk, Donghae, Choi Siwon and TVXQ′s Max Changmin Confirm Enlistment Dates|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/97396/super-juniors-eunhyuk-donghae-choi-siwon-and-tvxqs-max-changmin-confirm-enlistment-dates|access-date=October 9, 2015|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|date=September 2, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923140020/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/97396/super-juniors-eunhyuk-donghae-choi-siwon-and-tvxqs-max-changmin-confirm-enlistment-dates|url-status=dead}}
From August 2017 to present, two members enlisted for mandatory military service. Ryeowook enlisted for his service on 11 October 2016{{cite news|title=Super Junior′s Ryeowook to Enlist in Military in October|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/108712/super-juniors-ryeowook-to-enlist-in-army-in-october-all-kpop-news|access-date=October 11, 2016|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|date=September 22, 2016|archive-date=October 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009170732/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/108712/super-juniors-ryeowook-to-enlist-in-army-in-october-all-kpop-news|url-status=live}} and was discharged 10 July 2018. Kyuhyun enlisted on 25 May 2017 and was discharged on 7 May 2019.{{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}
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;Current active members
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;Current inactive members
- Sungmin {{small|(inactive due to him deciding not to participate in the group's return activities)}}{{cite web |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003571876 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 측 "10월 컴백 준비中...성민 결정 존중" |publisher=Naver |language=ko |access-date=2017-11-03 |archive-date=2017-09-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918202437/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003571876 |url-status=live }}
;Former members
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Discography
{{See also|List of songs recorded by Super Junior}}
= Studio albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Album details ! colspan="3" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;" | Sales |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| KOR Peak positions on Circle Album Chart (formerly known as Gaon Album Chart):
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"|KOR ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| US
|
| scope="row" |Me (迷)
|
| 35 | 12 | — |
|
| scope="row" |Break Down
|
| 2 | — | 1 | |
= Extended plays =
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:12em;" |Title
! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Year ! colspan="2" |Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:12em;" |Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | KOR
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | US
|
| scope="row" | "U"
| rowspan="2" | 2008 |— |— | rowspan="2" | Me |
| scope="row" | "Me" (迷)
|— |— |
| scope="row" | "Super Girl"
| rowspan="2" | 2009 |— |— | rowspan="2" | Super Girl |
| scope="row" | "Blue Tomorrow" (到了明天)
|— |— |
| scope="row" | "Perfection" (太完美)
| 2011 |—{{efn|The Korean version of "Perfection" peaked at number 88 on the Circle Digital Chart.{{cite web |title=Digital Chart, 2011 Weeks 11 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=11&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}}}} |— | Perfection |
| scope="row" | "Break Down"
| 2013 |— | 5 | Break Down |
| scope="row" | "Swing"
| 2014 |—{{efn|The Korean version of "Swing" peaked at number 28 on the Circle Digital Chart.{{cite web |title=Digital Chart, 2014 Weeks 15 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=15&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}}}} |5 | Swing |
=Soundtrack appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"|Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" |Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"|Album |
|---|
| scope=row | "S.O.L.O" (華麗的獨秀)
| 2011 | Skip Beat! OST |
| scope=row | "Stand Up" (我挺你)
| 2013 | Saving General Yang OST |
| scope=row | "Goodbye My Love"
| 2013 | A Wedding Invitation OST |
Videography
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable" | |||||
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope="row" rowspan="8"|2008
|5th Music King Awards | Asia's Most Popular New Group | Super Junior-M | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0001947958 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어-M·장리인, 中음악상 신인상 수상 |trans-title=Super Junior-M, Zhang Liyin, won rookie awards at a China Music Awards |work=Naver |language=ko |date=27 May 2008 |access-date=18 August 2020 |archive-date=8 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308163235/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0001947958 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://music.cntv.cn/2011/10/19/ARTI1319006000803462.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229064212/http://music.cntv.cn/2011/10/19/ARTI1319006000803462.shtml |date=19 October 2011 |archive-date=29 December 2011 |access-date=27 August 2020 |work=CNTV |language=zh |script-title=zh:第五届《劲歌王》全球华人乐坛总选颁奖典礼 |trans-title=5th Global Chinese Music King Awards ceremony}} | |||||
| rowspan="2"|6th Southeast Music Chart Awards
|Top Ten Golden Melody Award |Me |{{won}} | |||||
| Most Popular Group
| Super Junior-M | {{won}} | |||||
| 9th CCTV-MTV Music Awards
| Mainland's Best Group | Super Junior-M | {{won}} | |||||
| 3rd Tencent Starlight Festival
| Mainland's Best Group | Super Junior-M | {{won}} | |||||
| BQ2008 Popularity List
|Asian Popular Group |Super Junior-M |{{won}} | |||||
| rowspan="2"|CCTV 2008 Chinese Entertainment Awards
| Mainland's Best Album | Me | {{won}} | | |||||
| Mainland's Most Popular Group
| Super Junior-M | {{won}} | | |||||
| scope="row"|2009
|China Digital Music Awards | Most Downloaded Overseas Singer | {{won}} | | |||||
| scope="row" rowspan="5"|2010
| Best Vocal Group | Super Junior-M | {{nom}} | |||||
| rowspan="3"|China Music Festival
| Most Popular Group | Super Junior-M | {{won}} | | |||||
| Golden Melody Award (Album Award)
| {{won}} | | |||||
| Composer Award
| Super Girl (Yoo Young Jin) | {{won}} | | |||||
| China Music Radio Top Awards
| Most Popular Group | Super Junior-M | {{won}} | | |||||
| scope="row" rowspan="3"|2011
|rowspan="2"|Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards | Most Popular Group of The Year | Super Junior-M | {{won}} | | |||||
| Best Male Group
| Super Junior-M | {{won}} | | |||||
| Singapore Hit Awards
| Best Male Group | Super Junior-M | {{Won}} | | |||||
| scope="row" rowspan="3"|2012
|Singapore's e-Awards | Most Popular Group | Super Junior-M | {{won}} | | |||||
| Taiwan HITO Music Awards
| Most Popular Group | Super Junior-M | {{Won}} | | |||||
| Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards
| Taiwan's Top Searched Artist | Super Junior-M | {{Won}} | | |||||
| scope="row" rowspan="4"|2013
|Singapore's e-Awards | UFM 100.3 Most Popular Song | "S.O.L.O" | {{Won}} | | |||||
| Taiwan HITO Music Awards
| Best Drama OST | "S.O.L.O" | {{Won}} | | |||||
| Baidu Music Awards
| Best Group Award | Super Junior-M | {{Won}} | |||||
| IFPI (Hong Kong Top Sales Music Award)
| Best Sales Releases (Japanese and Korean) | {{Won}} | |||||
| scope="row" rowspan="5"|2014
|Singapore's e-Awards | Most Popular Group | Super Junior-M | {{won}} | | |||||
| rowspan="2"|14th Top Chinese Award
| Favorite Musical Band and Group | Super Junior-M | {{Won}} | | |||||
| Best Music Video
| "Break Down" | {{Won}} | | |||||
| 2nd YinYuenTai V-Chart Award
| Album of The Year | {{Won}} |{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0005796924 |script-title=ko:[종합]슈퍼주니어M·엑소·씨엔블루·방탄소년단, '인위에타이 V차트 어워즈' 수상 |trans-title=[Comprehensive] Super Junior-M, Exo, CNBLUE, and BTS win the 'Yinyuetai V Chart Awards' |last=Lee |first=Jae-hoon |work=Newsis |via=Naver |date=April 16, 2014 |access-date=December 10, 2023 |language=ko}} | |||||
| Kugou Music Awards
| Most Influential Group of the Year | Super Junior-M | {{Won}} | |
Notes
{{Notelist}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://superjunior-m.smtown.com Super Junior-M Official Korean website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420074736/http://superjunior-m.smtown.com/ |date=2012-04-20 }}
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