Super Junior Super Show 3 (Singapore)

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I always thought tickets to Jay Chou’s concert would sell faster than any other Asian artist’s show here in Singapore. I was wrong.

When tickets to the “Super Junior Super Show” in Singapore opened to the public last year (initially to OCBC credit card holders and Singtel subscribers, if I recall correctly), the SISTIC website was down and people had to queue at the SISTIC outlets all around Singapore to book seats.

There was only one show scheduled initially and I was extremely disappointed to have waited long (5 hours!) only to go home empty-handed. My sister really wanted to catch this show with me, Jomike, and 1 more friend (whom we have not selected yet then). Luckily another show was set up so I managed to get 4 tickets easier than expected.

Who is Super Junior (SuJu) anyway?

My instant answer would always be : “They’re the Korean boy band that sang “Sorry, Sorry” .

Here’s a video of them performing it (4 mins)

More info about the group:

• The band was formed in 2005 and is currently managed by SM Entertainment
• The initial 13 (now down to 10) members were a result of auditions from hundreds of hopefuls
• Just like all those who represent Venezuela at the Miss Universe pageant who train for 1 year prior to the competition, SuJu members went through a “pop bootcamp” over a period of up to 5 years (!!) to prepare them for stardom. This training included singing, dancing, acting, modeling.
• SuJu is split into smaller groups :
  • SJ-M : Mandarin-speaking audience
  • SJ K-R-Y : R&B crowd
  • SJ-Trot : for fans of traditional Korean trot music
  • SJ-Happy : bubblegum pop fans
• Members :
  • Kyuhyun, 22
  • Shindong, 25
  • Ryeowook, 23
  • Siwon, 23
  • Donghae, 24
  • Heechul, 27
  • Eunhyuk, 24
  • Leeteuk, 27
  • Yesung, 26
  • Sungmin, 25
• Their latest album, “Bonamana” got the 7th spot on the Billboard’s World Album-Chart.

On with the concert…

The stage

The biggest I’ve seen so far set up inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Allows maximum movement (includes running and jumping) to cover all areas.

Front view

Same view but during the show

Photos

I like Siwon's outfit in this segment (gray/white)

10 members… who’s the best singer?

For me, it would be Kyuhyun. High, solid vocal range. Delivered high notes effortlessly. Don’t think his being an ex-math whiz helped at all.

See him perform “In My Dream” , a track from SuJu’s latest album,  during their Beijing concert.

Had fun on an afternoon when I’m supposed to be already experiencing Monday blues. Btw, we had Korean food for dinner just to keep the momentum.

with Julu (long lost SuJu member)

My sister Ollie and Jomike