Super Junior Proves Enduring Power with 12th Album 'Super Junior25,' Dominating Charts at 20 Years
K-pop legends Super Junior are celebrating their 20th debut anniversary with an explosive comeback, showcasing their incredible longevity and unwavering popularity. Their 12th full-length album, "Super Junior25," released on July 8th, has already shattered records, selling over 309,959 copies in its first week according to the Hanteo Chart. This marks Super Junior's highest-ever first-week sales, a truly remarkable feat for a group two decades into their career.
Chart Domination Across Asia and Beyond
The album's title track, "Express Mode," has made a massive impact, sweeping the No. 1 spot on Taiwan's largest music platform, KKBOX, across its real-time, K-pop new song, and K-pop single daily charts. What's even more impressive is that all eight B-side tracks from the album also "lined up" at the top of the charts, creating a rare sight of Super Junior completely dominating the upper ranks. "Super Junior25" has also received global love, topping iTunes Top Album Charts in 20 regions worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Mexico, Singapore, and Thailand. It also hit No. 1 on China's QQ Music and Kugou Music digital album sales charts, as well as Hanteo's daily chart and Bugs' real-time chart.
Global Recognition and a Legendary Legacy
Super Junior's comeback has garnered significant attention from international media. The group recently sat down for interviews with Brazil's first K-culture magazine, HIT! Magazine, Billboard Brazil, and Italian news weekly Panorama. They received high praise, with one review stating that Super Junior "had rewritten K-pop history even before the world knew what K-pop was." This recognition underscores their pioneering role and lasting influence on the global music scene.
Continuing to Engage Fans: A Special Performance
To further celebrate their comeback and connect with fans, Super Junior recently appeared on Dingo Music's popular "Killing Voice" series on July 15th. This special performance allowed them to showcase their live vocals and revisit some of their most beloved hits, including "Sorry, Sorry," "Mr. Simple," and "Express Mode," delighting fans with a retrospective of their iconic career.
Super Junior continues to prove that age is just a number when it comes to talent and impact. What's your favorite Super Junior song that you hope they'll perform next?
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