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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, 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 channelled our innermost excitement.

Exuding 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 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 shine on the stage where they belong.

SUJU survived the ordeal; ELFs survived the wait and 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.

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

SUJU is 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.

You can’t deny that 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.

When 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.

Yesung’s vocals have been catching much attention in recent years. His husky, sexy, low vocal can hit some uniquely high pitches that are so easily distinguishable. 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 miss Ryeowook’s high pitch. 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.

Old is Gold, or perhaps Diamond here.

They’ve still got it going on.

LeeTeuk mentioned at the Asia Artists Awards that “Nothing 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.

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)
Lee Teuk – Most 长气 guy as usual 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
Donghae – Sweet talker and good looker

It was more than mere pink bubbles around Yesung’s head when he took his solo stage. Look at 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Because of your hard work and sacrifices, the group managed to continue to this day.

No idea how many more years Super Junior would continue as a group, but am sure they will continue as long as the ELFs are here for them.

希望从此之后，你们都只走花路。但就算路上铺满障碍和荆棘，我们都一起向前走吧。

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如果说我们都是看刘德华的戏和听他的歌长大的，一点也不畏过。

或许你的学生时代和我一样，每逢星期天都在收音机旁守着”醉心龙虎榜”，听着”谢谢你的爱”在榜上逗留了33周，也荣登了数次榜首。当时我们都爱买空卡带，等待歌曲播出时，按下那红红的”Record”按钮。在之后，重复地听无数遍，只为了把歌词抄下来。

或许是这个缘故，我们对”旧歌”或”老歌”的歌词都能倒背如流。反观现在的流行曲，如果没有看歌词，似乎都无法立刻记起。

隔了11年再重新登上新加坡体育馆开唱，刘德华在一连4晚座无虚席的万人演唱会上，凭着四面台和坚韧的毅力，展现了香港巨星独有的舞台魅力。他所散发的不只是天王的气魄，霸气十足的排场，满满的诚意。惊人的耐力和体力，也证明他仍”宝刀未老”。

要38年都保持在最佳状态，是有多消神的一件事情。能人所不能，才配得上称为”天王”。

虽然年华逝去，除了脸上多几条鱼尾纹外，他依旧是那个帅气，亲民，谦卑，努力不懈，做事都尽善尽美，对歌迷爱护有加的刘天王。 看着他在堕马事件康复后，容光焕发，神采飞扬，大家都松了一口气。只要他能健康地在舞台上，那就是粉丝们最大的安慰。

演唱会规模之庞大，也看得出刘德华的用心和野心。他竭尽所能地推出新点子,带给观众一些惊喜，也试图拉近和观众之间的距离。

除了考验体力和协调力的大鼓表演，悬挂在半空中环绕馆场一圈，到舞台旁的延伸舞台，和升降舞台的构造都下足了工夫。屋顶悬挂着的”天花板”设计和舞台地面上的巨大荧幕投影，栩栩如生的动画色彩，为演唱会的视觉效果增添了更优等的视觉感官。

在第二首歌曲”中国人”就表演了团队配合度的大鼓演奏。除了担当Main Drummer带领众舞者打鼓的场面，他也得集中精神在舞台慢慢旋转360度的同时，保值节奏感。

华仔悬挂在高空中绕场馆一圈，唱了”谢谢你的爱”。这是为了回馈歌迷们对多年来的爱戴，而准备的惊喜。就算坐在”山顶”上的观众也能清楚地一睹他的风采。

他至今已入行38年，现在58岁还可以在空中”绕圈”和粉丝打招呼，但如果到了90岁，应该会畏高，无法再挑战做同样的事情。他希望如果大家在街上碰到90岁的他，可以给他一个大拥抱，然后说:”你还是很帅”。

一连串的经典歌曲如”冰雨”，”练习”，”男人哭吧不是罪”，”你是我的女人”等，都让人听得如痴如醉的当儿，也起了鸡皮疙瘩，唤起许多回忆。

演唱会的高潮是”Encore”部分。我们熟悉的香港歌手最拿手的”Medley载歌载舞”环节终于隆重登场，原汁原味地展现在新加坡观众眼前。强劲的音乐，动感的舞蹈，舞者在中央舞台一字排开，不断地更换 formation，更加凸显华仔的巨星气势，风范和排场。

最喜欢的是重新编曲的”无间道”，配合很带劲和有气势的舞蹈。尤其是那salute 的 ending pose，怎一个”帅”了得? 小编怀疑华仔一直偷偷地怀抱Rocker梦。因为连续4晚的演出，他出示了”Rocker”手势好多次。

当他意味深长地说忽然觉得自己不是偶像，而是歌手，大家也有所感慨。

就因4大天王里，他算是长得俊俏，拥有精赞演技，但没歌唱或舞蹈底子的他花了很多年，下了很多功夫改善自己在声线上的不足，也学习舞蹈。 他或许不是在4位里头声线最好的，但他可算是最努力的”拼命三郎”。38年的演艺生涯，没有一天怠慢。凡事做到尽善尽美的华仔，舞台魅力和架势十足，仍然靓仔，也一直把歌迷放在心上。

这样的华仔，很难令人不受动摇。

华仔待人诚恳，对粉丝也疼爱有加，完全毫无巨星架子，是他最深得人心的原因之一。

尽管他是香港乐坛的”4大天王”之一，不管是男女老少，任何年龄层的人都爱喊他一声”华仔”。这是一种对他最”崇高”的称呼。这很符合他的作风，不会和任何人划等级。不管到了什么年纪，华仔都是大家心里的Guy Next Door，那么亲切，没有距离感。

就像他说的，那些买不到票的观众不用太担心，他会一直一直办演唱会，直到大家都能进场观赏为止。这也算是很贴心，和歌迷立下承诺，说话算话的举动。

华仔深刻地体会到，要长久的红下去，就要不断地去努力钻研自己的演技，寻求突破，把最好的呈现给大家，才不枉费大家对他的支持和厚爱。绎圈里真正能做到这一点的寥寥无几。

那天的他，特别有感触。或许是因为在受伤后，能获得重回舞台这难能可贵的机会。

他认为观众都给他那么真诚的眼神，让他想更卖力地演出。

华仔为人众情义，也乐善好施，平时也常做些公益活动。除了为许多艺人树立好榜样，他纯属精湛的演技也是许多演员向往的目标。

演唱会的最后一首歌是”真永远”。这首歌的舞蹈编排也是我最为震撼和满意的。在灯光一暗，舞群们都穿着黑色上衣排成一线在华仔左右两旁，有手臂形成”海浪”在波动的形状，层层的涟漪似乎正轻轻地拍打着你我的心房和记忆。

在灯光灰暗时，人们都比较容易探入内心深处，挖掘真实的想法。”永远”很抽象，但只要把握当下，珍惜和所有爱你和你爱的人们相处的时光，就是所谓的”真永远”。

谢谢华仔健康华丽的回归舞台，回到所有爱他的粉丝和观众的怀里，也让大家和他共度了愉快的4个夜晚。

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“You didn’t just make our dreams come true once, you made it come true 2 times.”- Kian

Westlife’s reunion is undoubtedly one of the best gifts bestowed upon the 80s and 90s kids. No matter how many new groups sprouted over the years, none is as good as old, for old is gold in our hearts.

Do these Irish guys still have it?

Oh yes, they absolutely do.

They age like the finest 1980s vintage wine. Looking as charismatic as yester-years, their vocals amazingly better, a tribute to Queen medley, a marriage proposal, a 48.75-second record breath-holding longest note for “Fool Again”, the thunderous cheers, massive karaoke session & white lights from a 22,000 strong crowd in the biggest indoor arena that they have ever played in their 20 years, pretty much summed up the reminiscence rendezvous.

You don’t need Infinity stones when you have Westlife. Their vocals have got healing and therapeutic powers which can soothe your hearts and minds.

“Eargasm” at its best.

Time came to a standstill when the quartet emerged on stage. We were channeled back to the early 2000s through a time tunnel.

The euphoric pleasures from yester years coming to life before you felt so surreal, making you feel young and old at the same time.

As they sang their new hit “Hello, My Love”, fluttering hearts screamed “Rehi, My Loves!”.

Yes, they are back to S̶W̶E̶A̶R̶ ̶I̶T̶ swoon us all over again with their melodious vocals. The lovelorn fans would no longer be flying without wings for Westlife’s reunion sparks hope and faith and have given them a pair of angel wings.

It was a dream come true twice for Westlife, and us.

The number of people sprouting on their feet, waving their hands, swaying along to their most renown hits, singing along as loudly as they could, screaming for these guys at the top of their lungs, the number of phone screens raised, was a clear indication how much Singapore fans miss Westlife.

The sound system at National Stadium is often described as “substandard”, but Westlife proved they could take full control with their strong vocals.

Classics are best served RAW.

This was most evident during their best hits like “Swear It Again”, “Uptown Girl” and “If I Let You Go”. The crowd reacted the most fervently during these timeless hits and past video snips on the LED screen brought back loads of adolescent memories.

“If I Let You Go” exuded the most Nostalgia vibes as I watched the “young lads” on screen. We could vaguely remember Jamie Teo right in making a guest appearance during “Uptown Girl” back in Westlife’s 1st SG concert.

We could still remember the lyrics of yester years by heart as we sang along line after line. Some things are just etched in the mind and heart.

You felt like a teenage girl once again, going gaga over your long-time-no-see high school beaus who have maintained themselves so well.

Westlife’s vocal has got a therapeutic effect.

Shane sounding as perfect as ever, Mark’s remarkably high notes reminded you of Divas, while Nicky and Kian had a chance to prove they could sing fairly well too. Even more surprising was how Kian managed to pull off “I want to Break Free” so well.

Weslife announced disbandment at the height of their music career in 2012. This decision broke million of hearts worldwide. No matter how fans petitioned for a reunion, how many blank cheques were offered to them, they stuck by their decision to have a go at their personal interests. They thought this was the end of Westlife, and we too, thought this was really it.

20 years passed us by & many things have changed in the course of our lives, including these guys who took a break to get back to normal routine lives.

“What makes a man” seems to be the most apt song for these guys who have tasted fame and popularity, but being able to let it all go at their peak. It takes more than pure courage and determination to stand by what they believed in and wanted so badly.

This was in exchange for a commoner’s life, for more time with their families.

As Nicky put it, they never knew what a “routine” life was. They have matured and nurtured into family men, loving husbands, daddies and pursued their solo interests. Now that they are ready to take on the world stage once more as Westlife, they made good their promise to return bigger and better.

These humble, down-to-earth, fun-loving guys didn’t change.

Their new collaborations with Ed Sheeran have seamlessly integrated them back to the current music scene. There’s an infusion of the latest pop elements in their new tracks. It affirms they did not just want to be a passé nostalgic act, but they still have what it takes to stay relevant now and all ready to move forth to the future.

National Stadium may be the biggest and hottest sauna they have ever played in, but they are just like the bubble tea that quenched our thirst in this humid weather.

We bet Shane wasn’t just talking about the weather when he said it was BURNING HOT. Mark exclaimed it was hard to believe that halfway across the way, people know their songs and names.

Nicky quipped that their lives totally changed when their band enjoyed worldwide popularity. They were grateful for the love and support for the past 20 years, even when they split up, got married and did different things.

Kian confessed they were really worried if they still had it if they were to make a comeback. We didn’t even need to hear the resounding “YES” from the audience to know that’s not a cause for worry at all. Even when the guys had their reservations, we never doubted it.

Kian shared that “You Raise Me Up” was what they sang at his dad’s and Nicky’s dad’s funerals. This song is about family, their beloved departed, the ones that are still here and for all their loved ones around the world.

It was an impactful, heartfelt moment when their soulful rendition comforted our hearts. It was a poignant moment to reflect. The resounding backup vocals from the audience raised goose bumps.

While some may feel it’s a drastic twist from their usual “acapella” performances, I simply love their “Tribute to Queen” segment. How smooth Kian sounded in “I want to break free” caught us by sheer, pleasant surprise. We loved his solo on the electric guitar. It didn’t matter if their butt shaking was a little awkward.

We love how Westlife unleashed the little wild side in them. That clamping and thud-thumping during “We Will Rock You” never gets old. They did a splendid job for “We are the Champions” too.

When it was time for Encore, the silhouettes of these guys walking up the stage was Déjà vu at its best manifestation.

Clad in white suits, they looked like angels descending from heaven, when they began crooning to the all-time classic “Flying without wings”. It reminded us of them donning similar but longer-flowing white suits back in 2001.

Time has been kind to these lads-turned-dads. They are still oozing with charisma; they still make butterflies flutter in our stomachs.

The last song “World of Our Own” depicts their take on life the most. No matter what people say, they held on to their beliefs, without yielding in to allow the world to change them, but for them to build a world of their own.

Now, we are glad that they have let us back in again to their world.

Thank you Westlife for the awesome performance, swooning us with your amazing vocals & positive vibes.

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在韩流崛起之前的年代，曾有个台湾男子团体，凭着数字的团名在亚洲各地，刮起一阵极大的旋风。

他们像”神话”般的崛起，让低迷的唱片市场”风云变色”，也创下了无数的”奇迹”。即便起初的不被看好，被称为是台湾”土鸡”团体，但他们秉持着”赌一口气”的精神，在戏剧，歌唱，主持方面，创下了傲人的成绩。

事过境迁，”传说”再现后，变得悠然自得，皆因他们见过”世界最美的风景”。他们是2000年代表性的台湾天团 – 5566。

5566这个团名，不知承载了多少人的青春岁月。

2019年7月6日这一夜，仿佛是场大型的老友KTV聚会。

除了无数的综艺梗和互相调侃的环节和首首动人的金曲，最窝心的就是。。这场演唱会充满了无限的用心，诚意，认真，真诚，真挚的情感和那相互应的感动，满满的感谢和感激。56不知在台上说了多少遍谢谢台前幕后工作人员，前来的粉丝，也播放了许多和粉丝们的合照。56感激大家对他们的不离不弃，粉丝们也感激56依然在他们的生命里。

首首动听的经典歌曲，寒暄，没”营养”的谈话内容，和那诚意满满的舞台设计，编曲，runway，以及载歌载舞，都令8000粉丝始终热情。 这是场甘中带苦，苦中带甜，感激，感谢和感慨，非常得来不易的演唱会。

那一夜，美的不像话。

除了歌迷亮起的”星海”，呐喊声，56的歌声，和那句”大家好，我们是5566!”，不知已红透了多少眼眶。他们和歌迷话语间的欢笑声，笑容都是发自内心的。

拼了命的演出，不只是为了”赌一口气”，而是为了让默默等待和守候他们多年的歌迷，创造一个新的回忆。 就像歌迷手上的边幅写着，”我们一起再创 memories”.. 除了岁数和小小的身形变化，在个性上就是变得更沉稳，成熟，更有歌迷的心，但也不失那幽默和调侃的功力。

岁月带不走思念，更带不走那股热忱。

开场曲”传说”的过门一下，所有的回忆都如惊涛骇浪般涌现。当初的感觉，记忆，酸甜苦辣，至今仍历历在目。16年似乎就在眨眼间。回忆是那么真切地可怕。听到他们那再也熟悉不过的歌声，就像是喝了杯曾最爱的温拿铁，依旧那么暖胃，那么对味。他们在舞台上依然霸气和气势十足。

岁月磨去了年少轻狂的棱角，让他们变得和我们更加地亲近。

虽然当年的”西街少年”都已变中年了，但仍那么卖力地为粉丝表演，一点也不输当年的气势和韵味。不管时光改变了什么，不变的还是那份感觉。我喜欢他们现在所散发的魅力。不是事事都要争第一，而是争取舞台和喜欢他们的人再次相遇。

虽然他们偶尔会落拍或在音准上没那么完美，但比想像中好很多。毕竟那么多年没上舞台表演，还要30几40岁的他们跳舞，其实是挺考验体力和耐力的。仁甫的声线依然保持着那柔和清澈的水准。协志依然帅气，颜值能力压许多20几岁的”小鲜肉”。孟哲 is at his prime age, 所以是长得最好看的时期了。

很喜欢这次的舞台设计，尤其是那环绕360度的跑道。制作团队也在舞台的灯光效果下足了心思，有倾斜的”5566″LED 灯泡. 他们精心地为一些歌曲重新编曲。更欣慰的是看见蓝波老师仍和他们并肩作战。

56知道歌迷们有多爱”我难过”，贴心地唱了3个版本。歌迷要的不是多完美的演出或新曲，而是和56一起庆祝共同存在的岁月。有56的相伴就是歌迷们里的10全10美。。

他们自娱自夸的能力也不是盖的。这群人一向都不走偶像路线，而是搞笑亲民的谐星路线，不按牌理出牌，没偶包, 所以总能让人捧腹大笑。你的潜意识会把他们的出现和”带来欢乐”画上等号。

不管是”神话”，”无所谓”，”风云变色”，”传说”等，这些歌曲都是在他们巅峰期”夯”及一时的电视剧主题曲。看着那熟悉的舞步和感觉肾上腺素飙升的状态而言，岁月似乎不曾流逝。

仁甫逗趣地问歌迷们，如过他们60岁还在跳”神话”，粉丝是会欢呼还是会笑? 孟哲开玩笑说歌迷应该会连署不要他们跳”神话”，因为担心他们的骨头会散。其实不难想像他们到时的模样。舞姿应该就像是在做复建，而且一定跑拍。=P 仁甫感性地补了一句: “我们的开始有你们。。接下来的每一天也要有你们。”

56依然在台上活蹦乱跳，散发着 Happy Virus. 很喜欢他们精心准备的一连流行组曲。他们巧妙地运用环绕舞台和歌迷近距离接触，炒热气氛。看到他们现在眼里都闪烁着发自内心的喜悦，那也就是我们身为粉丝的慰藉。

看着大家摇曳着的边幅印着 “我们再一起再创 memories”， 全场亮起白色的手机灯变成一片白色灯海和星空，齐声合唱，一阵暖意钻进心底，泪珠在眼眶里打转着。 或许我们是他们见过最美的风景，因为任凭时光飞逝，那份爱始终存在着。 他们犹如”白色花漾”的旋律一样动听，永远是我们青春里的一首经典歌曲。

他们用心地表演，只因不想愧对等待他们多年的歌迷，也不知下次的相聚会在。台上的人为了台下的观众尽情，卖力，很快乐地表演，台下的也为台上的热烈喝采。那是相互应的快乐。这全都是因为爱。

人生也不过就如此。我们都是为了我们爱的，和爱我们的人奋斗。

仁甫依然”疯疯癫癫”，蹦蹦跳跳，就像时间不曾流逝一样。处女座的仁甫对工作一直都是秉持着”认真”的态度。 因为能重回舞台，于是献唱了一首”Thank You for Loving Me” 献给所有的粉丝们，还在荧幕上投影着许多和歌迷从以前至今的合照。

“赌一口气”就是56的slogan。 仁甫希望在女儿心里，爸爸和BTS一样帅气。以处女座龟毛且不服输的个性， 仁甫还是硬着头皮把所有的精力投入在这一段舞蹈。只要用恒心和毅力，他还是能克服一切障碍，把事情做好。口才一流的仁甫苦说还是歌迷最好，不论他是什么身形，都不会唾弃他，依然那么支持他。

孟哲外表依旧有稚嫩的成分，但多了份英俊挺拔，有担当的感觉。30而立过后的他赫然发现自己是被5566耽误的”饶舌歌手”。他变得更有自信，也能滔滔不绝地表达自己的想法。狮子座的他也证明了，他是有理想抱负的，也很清楚自己该走的方向。

双鱼天生浪漫，却也多愁善感。 身为团长的协志，以前老是被团员嫌爱”碎碎念”。但时隔多年，能听他语重心长地娓娓道出这些年来的大起大落，你不得不佩服这双鱼男的韧性。

协志感性地说他们等了好久才能办这场演唱会，在新加坡也拥有好多回忆，感谢大家2003年以来喜欢着他们，才有了当晚的重逢。他表示不知道还会不会有下一场演唱会，所以他们都把每一场都当最后一场来进行。 他语重心长地说，即使有人喜欢，也要有别人给予表演的舞台。 协志一番感性的话，却是很到位地把现实钻入你的心坎里。人生有起，也有落。他们走过了最辉煌的一段旅程，也熬过了最低潮的时期，如今更懂得珍惜。

小刀一出现就把现场气氛搞得很High，又笑声连连，让团员们有些许吃味。他的出现无疑给了他们一针强心剂。能够看他们一起表演”无所谓”和原版的”我难过”，似乎是了了大家许久的心愿。

16年过去了，却看到他们对人生的悠然自得。他们虽然重复唱着”失去的不能重來”,但像这次失而复得的机会，大家都会额外珍惜。能夠重新编织新的回忆是一种幸运，所以我们要惜福。

我好像没见过他们在台上那么开心过，是那种发自内心的开心。

这晚”星空”的璀璨，会在56和歌迷们的心中珍藏着。那份感动，会一直烙印在大家的心里。

56不会亡，因为有庞大歌迷的”守候”。
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Why a SUJU Special?

Simply because the legends are back, and this teases a long-anticipated reunion for the upcoming Super Show 8..

If 15 years in the KPOP scene weren’t enough to show you what they are capable of, just look at the source of immense strength behind them – that sea of sapphire blue which weathered through the storms. It’s been an extremely long wait for ELFs since 2010 for all SUJU members to be discharged from military service. That unwavering love is worth applauding for.

Much talk has been going on about SUJU appearing as a complete group in the 2nd half of 2019. To our dismay, they were lacked of Kyuhyun, Siwon & Heechul at the Hallyupop Fest 2019.

As the hall turned into a bobbing sea of sapphire blue when the intro music started playing, the flashing red lights and silhouette of these guys rising on stage, it propelled you into a moment of Déjà vu. That familiar moment when they emerged on stage to perform the 1st song “Superman” during Super Show 4, sprung back to mind instantaneously.

A voice inside of you would go “The Kings are back!”

Performance List
• Sorry, Sorry
• Bonamana
• One More Chance
• It has to be You (Yesung’s Solo)
• Drunk in the Morning (Ryeowook Solo)
• ‘Bout You – D&E
• Miracle

The sextet took the stage with their most classic hits “Sorry, Sorry” and “Bonamana”. The one thing you will love about a Super Junior performance is that ELFs know exactly when to execute their fan chants so perfectly.

即使卸下了王冠，那锋芒依然四射。他们是创造”韩流帝国”的元老，有着数不尽的光辉史，却也饱受无数风霜。从古至今，没有不老的人们，只有不老(甚至幼稚)的心，所以他们才会被粉丝称为”老少年”。他们现在都以比较”优哉”的姿态，在夹缝中求存的韩国音乐市场继续行走着。这或许就是他们屹立不倒的秘诀。这走尽坎坷路的团体，究竟有什么大风大浪没见过的呢?

可以看他们那么悠然自得地瞎胡闹，闲聊着，其实对粉丝来说，是一大欣慰和快乐。

他们扛得起，也懂得如何应对这世上无常的变化。

It was apparent they were not on form that day as there were varying pitches or notes that they couldn’t hit well. Age has certainly caught up with them as they panted heavily after 2 dance tracks, but their will power is commendable.

What’s a Super Junior performance without their impromptu, funny banter? That’s one of the main highlights. They just couldn’t stop talking once they open up their chatter box.

Can we have a Super Talk Show series coming up too? We can just listen to them talk about anything under the sun and laugh for 3 hours.

From how they attempted English, Mandarin, professing their love for chili and pepper crabs and asking one another to smell their fingertips, attempted quirky dance moves, you would just shake your head but smile in agreement that “Dorks will be Dorks”.

嘴巴最甜的 Donghae started addressing the fans as “亲爱的，宝贝” etc and praising them to be “漂亮，可爱，Sexy”. What a sweet talker he is! It undoubtedly melted many ELFs’ hearts.

Yesung was in an exceptionally bright mood that day, as he could be seen beaming from time to time and responding to fans who shouted his name. Eunhyuk started speaking in English, saying a Big Hello and how much he misses Singapore and sending some flying kisses, while an unimpressed Yesung mimicked him with an annoyed “Tsk”.

After a few good minutes about eating crabs, Lee Teuk tried to pacify the audience saying that they are better than any of the crabs that they had. Should fans feel happy being compared to a delicious local dish?

The Tom & Jerry Duo (Yesung and Eunhyuk) who were nearest to Lee Teuk, began loosening the laces on Teuk’s top to reveal some chest muscles and cleavage, while Teuk proudly said “big size”.
These guys are just one of the most hilariously funny lot.

Teukkie took the longest time to say his heartfelt words on stage, but he also let the cat out of the bag that Eunhyuk would extend his stay to tour around SG. Ain’t he such a SABO King or BAOTOH King?

Donghae described “One More Chance” as an emotional song and requested fans to switch on their mobile phones’ flash light, while Eunhyuk added on “If your cell phone’s battery is OK”. While the sea of blue and white “starlight” is not uncommon during “One More Chance” performances, it still warmed your hearts as the hall lit up in a sea of blue and white, just for these guys.

As KPOP fans may know, “Bout You” is a lively and chirpy track from Super Junior D&E’s previous album. There’s one part of the dance that got the crowd laughing in stitches, especially when you watch how Ryeowook and Lee Teuk execute those moves in the quirkiest manner.

While Leeteuk was expressing his gratitude to the fans for being with them all these years, he quipped that “Hallyupop Fest 2000” is an important event whereby artistes would showcase their best works. He said “Two Thousand” so confidently in English. It was not long before the members burst into laughter as he realised that it should be “Twenty Nineteen”! It appeared that Leader was too head over heels with the crabs in Singapore, that he had lost track of the year we are currently living in.

It was then when he talked about how they have been through 15 years because of their fans. They created a miracle back then called “Super Junior” and here they are still shining like a miracle.

We can’t say that SUPER JUNIOR is just a miracle without their hard work or ups and downs. They have been through much pain and sacrifices over the years, received tremendous love but also hurt and scrutiny with much fame.

As they bounced energetically around on stage and running across the runway, it felt as if time had stood still. They are still the young guys at heart that we know.

Whenever you see Lee Teuk going to every single little corner to make a 90-degree bow and thank the fans, it still warms your heart.

Nothing’s changed.

You will love Super Junior, not just for their performances, funny banter, sportsmanship, dorkiness, but also sincere nature. Not forgetting, they are the Kings of Fan Service.

They may not be the HOTTEST in town right now, but it is unlikely that those who are into KPOP have never heard about Super Junior. They have always kept their promises to leave no one behind.

While we hope to see a COMPLETE SUPER JUNIOR for Super Show 8, their label confirmed recently that it would only be a 9-member comeback.

Despite all that SJ is going through, there’s no obstacle that SUJU could not handle. To see SUJU complete and whole again, is the biggest wish that ELFs have all these years.

Someday, it will happen.

But for now, we will hang on tight till we see you guys back in Super Show 8.
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