They pursued bubblegum pop in SuperJunior05; ethereal and alternative rock in Don't Don; pop and contemporary R&B in Sorry, Sorry and Bonamana; and electropop and synthpop in Mr. Simple. The group has also covered few songs in their albums. Their debut single "Twins (Knock Out)" is a cover of Triple Eight's "Knockout," which was released in 2003. In most of their covers, the original titles are kept, such as Cape's "L.O.V.E" and Exile's "Believe", both tracks from SuperJunior05. Super Junior works closely with Yoo Young-jin, who has produced and arranged most of the group's title singles since debut. Yoo's also known for creating the renowned SMP style, a genre that includes a balanced infusion of rock, R&B, and rap, empowered by the sounds of electric guitar, bass, and other different percussion instruments.[85] Super Junior prominently featured this SMP style in Don't Don.[86] The group are also acclaimed for their vocal harmonization and unison as each member contributes a different range in their choruses, and often incorporate different types of vocal belting into their songs.[f][87]
[edit] Dance style
The group's pre-debut performance was a hip hop dance, and have occasionally joined B-boy battles and performances throughout their career.[88] Most of their dances are inspired by street dancing styles, with a majority of their choreography containing hip hop dance moves such as popping, waving, floating, and liquid dancing. Han Geng and Sungmin, both trained in martial arts, often incorporate martial art-styled dances into their choreography.[89][90] Being professionally trained in dancing prior debut, Super Junior often choreograph their own dances. Shindong is the main choreographer for "U" and for a majority of the group's other dance performances in TV shows and concerts. Eunhyuk choreographed the dance for "Boom, Boom" and worked with the other members to create the dance choreography for "Don't Don" and "Marry U".[edit] Subgroups
Since debut, four Super Junior subgroups were formed. With the exception of Kibum, all of the members were put in at least one subgroup. The intentions of the subgroups were part of SM Entertainment's strategy to not limit Super Junior's activities while certain members focus on their individual careers[91][92] Furthermore, the goal of subgroup formations was to show that Super Junior could accommodate and perform different musical genres. This strategy was later challenged by critics, as it has influenced an overwhelming amount of music groups to create official and unofficial subgroups alike.[93][edit] Super Junior-K.R.Y
Super Junior-K.R.Y, established in November 2006, is the first Super Junior subgroup. It comprises members Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung, three of the most vocally powerful members of Super Junior. Super Junior-K.R.Y specialize in performing mournful, R&B-style ballads.The trio's first official performance was on November 5, 2006 on KBS's Music Bank, performing "The One I Love", theme song to the Korean television drama Hyena.[94] Aside from the theme, they contributed to two more tracks in the original soundtrack of Hyena. The trio also performanced in two additional original soundtracks, one track in both the soundtracks of Snow Flower and Billy Jean Look at Me. Unlike Super Junior's other sub-units, Super Junior-K.R.Y has not officially released an original single or album, and only participated in collaboration albums and original soundtracks.[92]
Super Junior-K.R.Y held their first mini concert tour in Japan in August 2010. They held two more concerts in Kobe in November 2011 and another two concerts in December 2011 in Fukuoka. Over 22,000 attended the tour.[95]
[edit] Television, film and theater career
Further information: Super Junior filmography
