'Mr. Simple': Super Junior's last album before Leeteuk's military service
By JONATHAN M. HICAP
August 5, 2011, 11:34am
MANILA, Philippines – Super Junior’s new and fifth album, “Mr. Simple,” will be the group’s last album before leader Leeteuk enlists in the military for his two-year mandatory service.
This was revealed during the boy band’s press conference on August 4 in Seoul in connection with the release of the album.
At 28, Leeteuk is ready for military service. Last year, he said that he might enlist in the end of 2011 or early 2012.
He will be the second member of Super Junior to enlist. Last year, Kangin entered the military.
With the military service looming, Leeteuk said that they will be embarking on a world tour, aiming to do concerts not just in Asia but in South America and the US.
In the last three years, Super Junior has held their Asia tour, visiting countries like the Philippines and China.
Today, Super Junior will hold their first TV performance of the title track “Mr. Simple” on KBS “Music Bank” and fans are eagerly awaiting their comeback after more than one year.
During the press conference, Leeteuk said they felt pressured because of the new album.
“Top of the K-pop! Leader of Global Korean Wave! Super Junior came back with fifth album ‘Mr. Simple’ in approximately 1 year and 2 months. We felt pressure while preparing the fifth album but I believe those pressures will change to expectations by receiving love from our fans,” he said.
Sungmin said he appreciates all the support from fans from different countries.
“We know that a lot of fans from various countries are cheering for us. We sincerely appreciate for all the support,” he said.
Eunhyuk added, “I think we are making the comeback with great expectation from public so we are also very excited.”
Asked to describe “Mr. Simple”, Leeteuk said the song “expresses the best strength of Super Junior. Some people say that the song is similar to 'SORRY, SORRY' or 'BONAMANA' but if you listen to entire song, you will realize the difference and unique concept of 'Mr. Simple'.”
The album contains 13 songs and Yesung said his favorite is “Memories” “because all members participated for this song.”
On the other hand, Donghae, who wrote “Y”, admitted that the lyrics were “about the love story which I personally experienced.”
Overall, Heechul described the new album as “very charming, like the good looks of our members.”
In the end, Super Junior thanked the fans for eagerly awaiting the release of “Mr. Simple”.
“We would like to thank all the people who waited for our album. There is a saying in Asia, 'running horse never stops its horseshoe.' Like the saying, we will never stop performing! We will present our stages for 24 hours, 365 days a year! We'll do our best for the 5th album!”
Source: Manila Bulletin
By JONATHAN M. HICAP
August 5, 2011, 11:34am
MANILA, Philippines – Super Junior’s new and fifth album, “Mr. Simple,” will be the group’s last album before leader Leeteuk enlists in the military for his two-year mandatory service.
This was revealed during the boy band’s press conference on August 4 in Seoul in connection with the release of the album.
At 28, Leeteuk is ready for military service. Last year, he said that he might enlist in the end of 2011 or early 2012.
He will be the second member of Super Junior to enlist. Last year, Kangin entered the military.
With the military service looming, Leeteuk said that they will be embarking on a world tour, aiming to do concerts not just in Asia but in South America and the US.
In the last three years, Super Junior has held their Asia tour, visiting countries like the Philippines and China.
Today, Super Junior will hold their first TV performance of the title track “Mr. Simple” on KBS “Music Bank” and fans are eagerly awaiting their comeback after more than one year.
During the press conference, Leeteuk said they felt pressured because of the new album.
“Top of the K-pop! Leader of Global Korean Wave! Super Junior came back with fifth album ‘Mr. Simple’ in approximately 1 year and 2 months. We felt pressure while preparing the fifth album but I believe those pressures will change to expectations by receiving love from our fans,” he said.
Sungmin said he appreciates all the support from fans from different countries.
“We know that a lot of fans from various countries are cheering for us. We sincerely appreciate for all the support,” he said.
Eunhyuk added, “I think we are making the comeback with great expectation from public so we are also very excited.”
Asked to describe “Mr. Simple”, Leeteuk said the song “expresses the best strength of Super Junior. Some people say that the song is similar to 'SORRY, SORRY' or 'BONAMANA' but if you listen to entire song, you will realize the difference and unique concept of 'Mr. Simple'.”
The album contains 13 songs and Yesung said his favorite is “Memories” “because all members participated for this song.”
On the other hand, Donghae, who wrote “Y”, admitted that the lyrics were “about the love story which I personally experienced.”
Overall, Heechul described the new album as “very charming, like the good looks of our members.”
In the end, Super Junior thanked the fans for eagerly awaiting the release of “Mr. Simple”.
“We would like to thank all the people who waited for our album. There is a saying in Asia, 'running horse never stops its horseshoe.' Like the saying, we will never stop performing! We will present our stages for 24 hours, 365 days a year! We'll do our best for the 5th album!”
Source: Manila Bulletin
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