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| Super Junior performs during a "Super Show 7S" concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of Label SJ |
By Kwak Yeon-soo
K-pop group Super Junior staged two three-hour special encore concerts of its "Super Show 7" for 15,000 fans at the KSPO Dome in southeastern Seoul, March 2 and 3.
Dressed in flashy suits, Super Junior powered through hits "Black Suit," "MAMACITA," "Super Man" and "Don't Don" following member Ryeowook's opening piano performance.
Ryeowook, who missed the previous shows due to mandatory military duty, joined the encore sets to perform the latest song from his second solo mini-album "Drunk on Love" released in January.
After performing four songs, the members talked to their fans, who go by the name Everlasting Friends (ELFs).
Eunhyuk, who took part in directing the show, said "Shindong, who took part in directing the video clips shown during the concert, and I have worked hard to alternate some elements for the special edition encore concert. So please stay with us until the end of the show."
The artists then performed the Latin-style single "One More Time" and "It's You" drawing loud acclamation from the audience.
All members who are now in their early to mid-30s powered through the 30-song repertoire, thrilling the crowd with musical-like performances and perfectly synched choreography. The group's set list was a mix of its recent hits and decades-old fan favorites.
Although it was exciting to watch Super Junior perform their smash hits together, the highlights of the show were each member's solo performance.
Yesung went solo for "Your Echo" and Ryeowook then took the entire stage for his remarkable rendition of "Drunk in The Morning." While Yesung and Ryeowook were performing Kyuhyun's solo hit "At Gwanghwamun" together, Kyuhyun, who is currently on mandatory military duty, appeared on the screen as if he was singing along with his bandmates.
"Thanks for waiting for Kyu. It will not take long before we meet again," Kyuhuyn's letter to fans read. He will be discharged in May.
Donghae and Eunhyuk hyped up the crowd by throwing energetic performances into "Lost," "Oppa Oppa" and "Can You Feel It."
When the eight members present returned for the next set, they were dressed as schoolgirls to deliver "Runaway" and "Rokkugo," before changing into pajamas to sing "Pajama Party."
Then Heechul and Eunhyuk performed "Sweet Dream" and Siwon sang "October Rain." Shindong teamed up with special guest UV to perform "Cheer Man."
As the concert neared its end, the eight members returned to the stage for pieces such as "I Do," "You Are the One" and "Shining Star."
Leeteuk expressed his gratitude to fans, saying "Super Junior wants to continue to make more lasting, beautiful, and happy memories with our fans."
After debuting in 2005, Super Junior began the "Super Show" concerts in February 2008, and since then has performed around the world attracting over 2 million followers.
