In a notoriously oversaturated industry like K-pop, where groups come and go and sometimes fade away without ever making a mark, Super Junior are the rare veterans who still actively tour and release music. If I give Ryeowook a cookie every day, no one will know I’m being nice to him, but if I fork the bill for a big dinner, then everyone will know.” 5. Without missing a beat, Leeteuk chimes in: “Exactly. That’s how we maintain our bond,” Ryeowook says. Congratulations have to be given in a very showy manner so that the members and our fans know that we are there. “Whenever any of our members have solo concerts or events, I would always want to go there as a fellow member. So what is Super Junior’s secret to maintaining a happy and harmonious relationship after 18 years? Leeteuk and Ryeowook joke that it all comes down to being “very showy“ with their love. I was so surprised – I never knew,” Ryeowook says. “Eunhyuk said that when I first joined, the other members would intentionally not say hi to me.

Ryeowook was the last to join Super Junior before Kyuhyun entered the line-up after their official debut, and his appearance sparked resentment in other members. It was revealed in the docuseries that Ryeowook was once considered as a possible replacement for fellow vocalist Yesung, who had been training under Super Junior for a longer time. The Last Man Standing features solo and small-group interviews with the various members, and Ryeowook was surprised by something Eunhyuk was captured saying. There are things I can improve on, but I think what I gave was the best I could give at the time.” 3. He adds: “I will tell myself that I’m doing great. Leeteuk adds: “Yes, there is an old clip in which a reporter asks Ryeowook to introduce himself, and he replies only with, ‘I’m the youngest.’ And the reporter had to ask for his name again before he says, ‘I’m Kim Ryeo-wook‘, so I think he was really nervous.”

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