140901 SuperJunior, ranks no. 1 in 4 countries’ iTunes album chart – no.1 in Chinese MV chart

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Group SuperJunior is getting popularity by ranking the top in various music charts in Asia.

SuperJunior’s global popularity could be realized with its 7th regular album ‘MAMACITA’ released globally through iTunes, ranking no. 1 in 4 Asia countries’ album charts; Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and ranking in the upper rankings of global charts of Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesian, Macao, Finland, Mexico, and even South America on last 30th.

Additionally, 7th regular album ‘MAMACITA’ MV which was released on 28th, ranked no. 1 in Chinese online video site iQIYI and in MV weekly chart (August 25th~31st) of Chinese music site Yinyuetai’s V chart, proving the power of global Korean Wave king.

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New song ‘MAMACITA’ is an urban new jack swing genre song which the piano melody makes one anticipate of drum sound and DJ remix with the Indian percussion rhythm at the basis. SuperJunior has performed their comeback…

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140901 [Notification] Super Junior The 7th Album ‘MAMACITA’ Music Video Event!!

If the official Music Video of ‘MAMACITA’ hits over 5 million views on YouTube, and if it keeps adding 1 million views every time, Super Juniors’ surprise gifts will be on release.
Let’s make it hit over 5 million, 6 million, 7 million, 8 million, 9 million, and even 10 million views!
Stay tuned for Super Junior’s surprise gift that they have prepared themselves for fans.

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Posted by: reneee (www.sup3rjunior.com)

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140901 [STAR Q&A] ‘Super Junior’ Sungmin “If I Win the Trophy, I’ll Take Off my Wig”

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Super Junior held a press conference on August 28 after the leader Lee Teuk rejoined the group.

The camera flashes went off from everywhere to ten members.

Among them, one member grabbed our attention with unique hair style. He has silver with black highlighted bobbed hair (known as ‘ba-ga-ji hair’ in Korean).

Eun Hyun was on the center of the attention when he had similar concept in 2012 with the album ‘Sexy, Free & Single’. Maybe, it is Sungmin’s turn this time.

Is it okay for him to be that sensational?

We wanted to hear more from him, but since he is a reserved person, he shortly answered at the conference “It was inspired by a character in a webtoon” and saved his breath.

So, we made a phone call to Sungmin.

Q. You have very unique hair style. What was the inspiration?

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K-Pop & Latin America: The Brilliance of Super Junior’s ‘MAMACITA’ – From 140830

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“MAMACITA” is the seventh album from the powerhouse K-Pop group Super Junior. The title track is heavily influenced by Spanish music and is supported by a Spaghetti Western music video which features cowboys, as well as bull fighters.

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In the video, Super Junior transform into modern day toreros. The choreography of “MAMACITA” incorporates moves from Flamenco, a form of dance and music from the southern region of Spain.

Within twelve hours of its release, the video for “MAMACITA” received close to 1.3 million views on YouTube.

Beyond the concept of the title song, “MAMACITA” demonstrates the awareness of SM Entertainment in regards to Super Junior’s growing Hispanic fanbase.

Super Junior toured Latin America in 2013, but did not make U.S. stops.

Super Junior is an interesting example of the global increase of interest in K-Pop. In 2013, Super Junior performed throughout South America, making stops for their Super Show 5…

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140831 Super Junior’s Communication Has Improved Since Eunhyuk Started Drinking Alcohol?

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On the August 30 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly,” the members of Super Junior—who recently made a group comeback with “MAMACITA”—took part in an interview for the entertainment news program.

During the interview, the reporter asked the members what the key to success is for becoming a long running group like Super Junior. In response to this question, member Eunhyuk shared, “I think the way we communicate has become more diversified among the members.”

Leeteuk revealed that the biggest change in the group’s communication began with Eunhyuk. He said, “Our Eunhyuk actually never drank alcohol. He abstained from alcohol for 27 years because of his personal beliefs.” Siwon then chimed in with the exact date: “On April 7, 2012 he drank for the first time.”

Leeteuk continued, “As soon as the alcohol entered his [Eunhyuk] body, our door of communication opened up,” causing…

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140831 Heechul Chooses AOA as Super Junior’s Rival Group

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Super Junior member Heechul recently chose girl group AOA as his group’s biggest rival.

On the August 30 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly,” the members of Super Junior sat down for an interview with the entertainment news program.

During the interview, the reporter asked if there was a group that has caught their eye or seems like a threat to Super Junior. Without hesitation, member Heechul immediately responded with, “AOA,” causing everyone to burst into laughter.

It seems Heechul misunderstood the question, as he asked, “Oh, did you mean as a rival?” However, Kangin stepped in to jokingly clarify, “To Heechul, AOA really is a rival.” Heechul joked back saying, “When I see a really pretty person, I get mad,” making everyone laugh with his witty answer.

Meanwhile, Super Junior has recently made a group comeback in over two years, and is currently in the middle…

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