ELFs Heartbroken After Spotting THIS Idol 'Hiding' During Super Junior's Concert
While "Super Show 9" was filled with memories of ELF and Super Junior, the fandom was heartbroken after seeing this idol at the group's concert.
Super Junior Wraps Up Encore Concert 'Super Show 9' In Seoul
Super Junior showed off their power as "Hallyu Kings after a successful encore concert!
On April 15 and 16, Super Junior completed its encore stage, "Super Junior World Tour - Super Show 9: Road_Show" held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The second day was also broadcast online around the world through the live streaming platform, Beyond LIVE.
On this day, the members delivered stages of their group hits as well as their solo songs. In fact, unreleased tracks were even performed during the ballad section for both days. Among the main highlights of the two-day event was the appearance of Zhoumi, a member of Super Junior - M, a unit based in China, since 2008.
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Finally, Super Junior spent precious time thanks to fans for more than a year hosting "Super Show 9: Road."
"Thank you for giving us happiness. We will continue to walk silently while looking at the members and fans. The end can be seen as the beginning of 'Super Show 10'. Please take care of your health and wait for us."
Meanwhile, "Super Show 9: Road_Show" is an encore concert of "Super Show 9: Road" held in 14 cities in Asia and South America from July last year to March this year. Super Junior added a new composition and selection to the new subtitle, "Road_Show."
Ex-Super Junior Kangin Attends Group's Concert – Here's Why ELFs Are Heartbroken
During the 2-day con, various colleagues and close friends of Super Junior attended and supported them. Among them is Zhoumi (guest artist) as well as wave to earth Dongkyu, John, Daniel and SHINee Minho.
SS9 Encore is very special
— โก 8lue (@sjsofabulous) April 16, 2023
Zhoumi had solo stage, super junior m performed on both day, Kangin is coming watch day2, Minho SHINee visit suju backstage and watch on day 2, Zhoumi joined SJ photo session and last bow ๐ญ
we are so blessed for 2 days! #SUPERJUNIOR #SS9encore pic.twitter.com/lfsjVQR5ZR
In fact, during the ment, the members even introduced their younger brother Minho to the crowd, showing off their closeness.
After the concert, videos and photos of Minho attending the event spread online and while it was supposed to be a wholesome interaction between SHINee X Super Junior, ELFs (the latter's fandom) became emotional after noticing THIS in Minho's proof of attendance.
In the clips and snaps taken by fans, people found out that Kangin, a former Super Junior is sitting beside Minho during the concert!
Unfortunately, Kangin wasn't introduced by the members and he was also cut in the big screen.
When the camera showed minho in the audience kangin who was sitting just next to him , hid his lightstick and covered his face โฆ this is so sad ๐ pic.twitter.com/vU97oKBcm0
— ๐ ๐ (@mimikbpsj) April 16, 2023
But this is not the scene that broke the heart of fans but when Kangin himself tried to catch less attention by turning off his Super Junior lightstick and wearing his hoodie to hide his face. It was noticeable how the former idol also slightly crouched his back, seemingly ashamed to be seen by other fans.
Kangin sat next to Minho, but we couldn't see him on the screen when suju greet Minho because he didn't want to be seen, put back his hoodie on and lower down his head ใ ใ กใ
this is so cruel, really.. so heartbreaking to watch ใ ใ กใ pic.twitter.com/01XlYPcvAc— โก 8lue (@sjsofabulous) April 16, 2023
No. Kangin hiding from the camera when Minho was shown. It would've been even more important to show Kangin. I'm crushed seeing him like this. I miss Kangin so much. It doesn't have to be this way. I am so sorry Kangin. This is not it. ๐pic.twitter.com/w0NcOZxxrF
— ใ ใ โแข._.แขโโก เผ โพ.เฒน๐ (@1of1GRRRL) April 16, 2023
ELFs were particularly heartbroken that Kangin has to do all of these in order to avoid creating misunderstandings that will potentially harm Super Junior.
As a brief context, Kangin's departure isn't exactly a good memory to fans as the idol was embroiled in various scandals before that which affected the group's image.
I wish suju can be braver greet kangin later & not be afraid to show their support in public. Kangin gave Minho space to talk with SJ when he pushed himself to the side, turned off his suju bong and put his black hoodie so people won't notice him. This is so painful to watch ๐ญ pic.twitter.com/7xkGQlBOW4
— โก 8lue (@sjsofabulous) April 17, 2023
Kangin not had only two assault controversies but multiple DUI and hit-and-run cases as well. Initially, some fans were defending him, but after repeat offenses, part of the fandom turned their backs on him which also led to his withdrawal from the group.
On the flip side, fans were warmed by the sight of how Super Junior and Kangin protected each other in their own ways; by not introducing Kangin and by hiding from fans.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.