KAMP Singapore 2019 Super Junior Special – Return of the SUPER “CRABBY” Kings

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The legends are back!

The wait seems forever but Super Junior is back in full force (almost), better and stronger than ever before.

For those who went “KAMP-ing” with SUJU some weekends back, you certainly would have felt the difference in the aura they exuded, as compared to “Hallyupop Fest” earlier in May this year.

两个字: 霸气

全体回归后的气势&磁场完全不同了。

人数一齐，大家都能发挥浓厚的团体精神和在各自的岗位上散发独特的魅力。

的确，团结就是力量 (Unity is strength)。

As these guys emerged on stage, the hall instantly turned into a sea of sapphire blue. The euphoric cheers that went round the stadium like Dolby Digital Sound ringing in your ears, adrenaline and excitement gushing through your entire body, was just SUPER DUPER Shiok!

Just like the inertia that gravity has on us, they channeled our innermost excitement.

Exuding super high confidence level and being in their tip-top conditions since they embarked on their Super Show 8 World Tour, they are definitely ready for the world now as a full unit.

Just like the lyrics in “The Crown”, they will continue to shine and take on the world while bearing the weight of that crown. They will remain to be the “Last Man Standing”.

It felt like propelling us back to their peak days during SS4.

They are veteran boyband superstars with the vigor of new kids on the block. It also means that they are still pretty boyish and childish at times.

3 Cheers for ELFs worldwide who have been their greatest source of strength and support for enduring all these years. There’s no holding back in showing their utmost support for these guys who finally made it back.

It had never been easy, neither is it easy now, but they will continue to forge on strong.

We’ll always remember this quote from Lee Teuk “Until the day the world is covered with pearl sapphire blue balloons, it’s not an End, but an And.”

It’s still an “and” despite all the hardships, obstacles, losing of members and members going in and out of military the past 9 years.

Nothing can beat the joy, satisfaction, solace when you watch these guys rise and shine on the stage where they belong.

SUJU survived the ordeal; ELFs survived the wait and still prove to be their greatest support as the world’s biggest sapphire blue ocean. That sea of blue can catch their backs when they fall, providing them the most quiet but embracing support. However, they can also protect them from being engulfed by the storms when bad weather comes.

If you have been a veteran KPOP fan, how well executed ELFs’ fan chants are would not surprise you.

As the guys danced to their latest retro-pop hit, fan chants from the crowd were in sync with their latest hit “Super Clap”.

ELFs are ever ready to support SJ whenever they have new comebacks. The choreography and sequence of the fan chants for “Super Clap” were circulating wildly online, so that fans could memorise their parts before the performance.

What is Super Junior best at?

They are best at bringing ENTERTAINMENT to the audience, be it their singing, dancing, pranks or crappy talks. These guys know no boundaries.

在这群人的世界里, “没有最疯，只有更疯”…

They would not end their show without much bantering that would make you experience cramps from laughing so much.

From changing the lyrics of “Super Clap” to chili and pepper crabs to dancing a little skit with “Sing, Sing, Singapore”, reading out a prepared speech in English, joking around with broken English and relatable Singlish asking “We handsome?”, these guys were out to 自娱娱人.

They are great entertainers, be it self-entertaining or entertaining others. Guess that’s how they 在工作中寻乐。

Return of the Evil Maknae

You can’t deny that the baby of the group, Kyuhyun, is mainly the source of joy and laughter among the hyungs.

It feels so different with the energy that evil and playful maknae brings to the entire group. They were happy and find joy in performing. It was just like back to the Super Show 4 days when they were so full of energy.

This is very much a preview to what you can expect at SS8, with group and sub unit performances. If you are still hesitating, better make your decision fast as the tickets would be slated to go on sale anytime from now.

When K.R.Y, aka all 3 main vocalists of Super Junior are back, you are in for a splendid eargasm feast. The so ever familiar harmonization of low, medium and high notes blended so perfectly, be it the ballads or fast tracks.

All of them belong to Tenor but Yesung assumes the role of a baritone, Kyuhyun bass and Ryeowook as the main tenor.

Yesung’s vocals have been catching much attention in recent years especially, when Ryeowook and Kyuhyun were fulfilling their military duties. His somewhat husky, sexy, low vocal can hit some uniquely-Yesung high pitches that are so easily distinguishable. It is very captivating to be honest, especially when you listen to how he executes that in his chorus part for “The Crown” in their latest album, “Time Slip”.

Kyuhyun can execute and navigate between his low and high notes so beautifully. His high notes are soothing to the ears, while his low notes warm your heart. He has absolutely great control over his own vocal. 可以说是收放自如。

You probably would miss Ryeowook’s high pitch. No one else could do it better than him in SJ. The image of him doing his ultra high pitch “Jashini Isseo” (I am confident) would pop up in your mind whenever you listen to him sing.

It’s a picture perfect when the main vocalists + main dancers and everyone else doing their thing on stage.

What do you mean by they are an old-age boyband?

Old is Gold, or perhaps Diamond here.

They’ve still got it going on.

LeeTeuk mentioned at the recent Asia Artists Awards 2019 that “There is actually nothing that is forever and as time passes, we will grow old and wilt but as compared to a beautiful Flower that blooms, Super Junior will be a group that always stays by everyone’s side like weeds. We will always be a group that will repay everyone’s love, talks about the start rather than the end and talks about now, rather than the past.”

They have proven their intent with their actions all these while. Being in tip top conditions in their mid 30s and running around, dancing on stage like this is definitely be more exhausting than in their 20s, especially when you see them panting heavily, but they are still going on strong.

While you may have your favourite members, you will find all of them lovable and irritating in their own ways. There will be something you like about each and every member. You will 对他们博有好感 for them as a group.

Being in the mosh pit was “neck breaking” and “leg cramping” while you tried to peer through the many hands, handphones and heads, just to catch a glimpse of these guys as they made their rounds to the runway for a few seconds.

This would possibly be the closest I could ever see SJ right in my face, just about 3 to 5 meters apart, but I would opt for tiered seats in future. Getting older, like them. Ahem.

Talking about their complexion, most of them have smoother and better complexion than me. Donghae and Siwon are still the best looking in the group. This I must admit, even though my fav 2 are LeeTeuk and Eunhyuk.

正因为他们放得开“偶包“，才能走进大众的心里。

他们一开口说话，什么“气势“都消失，有的就是“疯癫“两个字。

What is their role at their KAMP appearance this time round?

Hyukjae – The crappy guy (full of crab) with the mushroom head
Lee Teuk – Most 长气 guy as usual (with his introductions and thoughts) but we love him anyway
Shindong – Commendable effort for reading an English script
Kyuhyun – Evil Maknae with relatable Broken English / Singlish,
Siwon – The so ever-ready-to-be Politician feel
Yesung –Blooming confidence with his vocals and visuals and we love how he smiles more now
Ryeowook – The gentle one with a glowing complexion (Don’t play play, he is the strongest in the group based on a recent arm-wrestling game)
Donghae – Sweet talker and good looker

We know these guys can talk on for hours if there is no time limit. We wouldn’t mind honestly since they would just literally make your day.

Super Talk aka Super Crap

Eunhyuk (panting furiously): Thank you lah, just a moment

Donghae started singing to Super Clap and fans did the fanchant.

Eunhyuk: “I’ll make you chilli crab, I’mma make you pepper crab, make you SUPER CLAP.”

LeeTeuk: This time we have time for both chilli and pepper crabs, and we just showcased “Super Clap”.

Shindong: Hello Singapore, Nice to meet you. Just a moment (as he flipped through his script). It’s great to be here today! Lots of delicious food and I can see so many beautiful faces right now!

Are you guys having fun? Well, it’s not over yet! Say OoOh~~~
Let’s have fun! Come on! Thank you La!

Ryeowook: Singapore!!! I’m Super Junior Ryeowook! How have you been? Did you miss me? Oh yes, I miss you so much. Singapore, I love you so much *finger hearts* Thank you!

Donghae: Hello guys! My name is what? My name is what? (higher pitch) 谢谢。谢谢大家。It’s been a while since I last saw you guys. Almost 5 months ago, right? I miss you so much, you guys miss me?

How much? Show me. Scream…. Today we prepare a lot of stages for you guys. I hope you guys enjoy tonight and I love you all. I love you lah. 我爱你们。谢谢。

Yesung: Hello, Singapore. All the passion you are showing us, I cut my hair to overcome the heat in Singapore. Havent seen you guys for long. …… Yo, Ma Si!

Siwon: Yo, Singapore. 新加坡，大家好。Hello everyone, this is Siwon Choi. I feel Yesung he has a jetlag. In Seoul, it is 1 hour difference. I have a really great time in Singapore. I remember being here with my friend and I have been here with my members for the chili crab and pepper crab, with a really good song “SUPER CLAP”. Anyway, it is the 1^st time after we release our new album “Time Slip”. Really great to be here and then, did you look forward to seeing us?

How much? A lot? Then you show us your screaming, how is it? Let me count for you, 3 2 1. *throws mic out to audience*

Donghae: I think, not enough.

Siwon: Not enough. I think Donghae is right. So we’re gonna make it one more chance. Do you wanna do it or not? Ok, 3 2 1. Ok, hope you guys enjoy our show tonight. Next member, 圭贤.

Kyuhun began his salute on bended knee: Hello, everyone. Thank you. 你们能说出我吗?

Siwon: 她们会说中文。

Kyuhyn: 你们现在收看的是。。。

ELF: 圭贤!!

Kyuhyun: 答对了。How are you? Are you sexy? Yeah (ownself reply).. Are you gorgeous? Yeah….We… handsome??

ELF: Yeah

Leeteuk: Your English very well (I really can’t stop chuckling at their English)

Kyuhyun: Yeah, my English very well… Yah.. Oh my god…

Siwon: Perfect English

Kyuhyun: Yeah, thank you. I prepared for you my new hair color. Yeah.. and new sunglass. Very sexy… This color is very “elegant”.. Oh my god..

LeeTeuk:You genius. (We almost rolled on the floor)

Kyuhyun: Yeah, I know, I know. Ah, today, I hope… you… happy… Yeah… Have a good time, Thank you! Make some noise… You know you know… Who is next? Who is next?

Kyuhyun: Next member is Silver, Silver Man…

Eunhyuk: What’s up Singapore? Did you guys miss me? Did you guys miss me? I MISS YOU SO MUCH! After sometime, I am back here in Singapore to meet all of you. The hot weather in Singapore, your passion stream through the roof. Well, to repay all your support and passion you are showering us, we prepared awesome stages tonight. We hope every one of you enjoy the show till the very last song.

Well, so far you guys have been watching many more KPOP artistes performing at this KAMP Singapore 2019. And I heard that Super Junior is the final artiste to highlight the show. I hope you have lots and lots of fun today. Are you ready? 准备好了吗?

We’ll go on to our next stages. Thank you lah.

Leeteuk: What’s up Singaporrrreeeeeeeeeeee? (going up and down pitches for 27 seconds)

Then he had the mood to start humming to “Sing, Sing Singapore, Sing Sing Sing Sing Singapore” and started doing a short skit with Siwon.

Hello guys! There’s not much time left for us to enjoy together. After the next few songs, we may not be seeing each other again for some time. Super Junior may come back to Singapore for their concert. We hope you guys have no regrets after watching our show tonight. Are you ready? Are you ready? 准备好了吗? Are you ready? Ok let’s go.

2^nd Ment:

Siwon: I’m sorry, I thought we have finished.

Kyuhyun: Ah.. not yet finished.

LeeTeuk: I thought we are going to the airport straight away. We still have a few more songs left. Our next stages include an unit of Super Junior. KRY, Super Junior Happy, Super Junior T, Super Junior D&E and what else?

Kyuhyun: Super Junior M (Singing along to “Breakdown” & “太完美”)

LeeTeuk: So what’s the next stage, Kyuhyun?

The guys gathered around and started playing scissors-paper-stone to decide which unit would perform first. However, we all could see that Yesung was obviously missing on stage. Siwon lost the game but it was time for Yesung’s solo performance, “Pink Magic”.

Here’s the performance list, and oh my, were the audience lucky to be able to witness “Mr Simple” again.

Performance List:

Super Clap

Black Suit

Devil

Pink Magic (Yesung’s Solo)

Danger (D&E)

Miracle

Mr Simple

Sorry, Sorry

Bonamana

It was more than just mere pink bubbles around Yesung’s head when he took his solo stage. Look at how much he was enjoying his solo time, with those wide grins and smiles. Bliss was in the air.

We are glad that this blooming confidence has made him a happier person and more ready to open up. No matter how weird the members claim Yesung to be, he is just someone who doesn’t know how to express himself that well. In fact, he is such a sweetheart. Just look at the rings he designed and customed for his bandmates during SS8.

D&E has been enjoying much popularity in recent years as a sub-unit. The audience will love their dance for sure since both Donghae and Eunhyuk are the lead dancers of SJ. Just can’t put into words how much we love watching Hyukjae dancing every single time.

Your jaws will drop but it’s a proud ELF moment at the same time. It’s even a prouder moment, like an “Omma” moment when you watch these guys finally “all assembled” and performing right before you.

Songs of yesteryears like “Miracle”, “Mr Simple” would jolt your memories, more than you could remember.

Hearing Kyuhyun taking the lead on vocals once again has never felt more complete.

9 years it has been and they have all completed their military service.

Here they still are, performing on stage, as the legendary boyband who are still kids at hearts.

We do not know if the guys ever got sick of performing “Sorry, Sorry” or “Bonamana”, but these songs represent their best at their peak.

I am sure they wouldn’t mind performing these songs for another 1000 times or more.

SUJU was in a beautiful mood, while the ELFs on an excited mode.

We will never forget the best leader who takes care of his members and fans at all corners of the stadium, who cheekily did a “Sing, Sing, Singapore” skit.