(October 5th, 2019, LA, USA)
Vine Street, the center of Hollywood,
was blocked on October 5th, 2019.
(The center of Hollywood is closed.)
People were lining up by the stars...
laid out on the ground.
Where are these people going?
(Where are they headed?)
People were heading towards the headquarters...
of the historic record label, Capitol Records.
A special stage announcing a new group was set up there,
along with numerous American fans waiting for the new group.
(Congratulations on your debut, SuperM.)
We love you, SuperM.
SuperM, we love you.
(Hollywood filled with love from fans)
SuperM!
(Heated up)
(All these fans gathered to see SuperM.)
- Mark... - LUCAS and Taeyong.
and Taeyong.
- Baekhyun and KAI. - Basically all of them.
And TEN.
I couldn't even believe all of them are going to be together.
American fans are cheering for a group that hasn't yet debuted.
(These people are united as one.)
What is the reason for this?
SuperM gives us...
the best music, the best choreography,
and world-class songs.
This is the Avengers of K-pop.
Then,
who is SuperM?
(Who are they?)
Taemin of SHINee is getting ready in the waiting room.
(Baekhyun of EXO)
With Baekhyun and KAI of EXO.
(KAI of EXO)
Taeyong and Mark of NCT 127.
(Mark of NCT 127)
And LUCAS and TEN of WayV.
(TEN of WayV)
Was the word every day or tomorrow?
It's every day.
They are SuperM, waiting for their debut in the US.
They're also called the Avengers of K-pop.
(SuperM, the Avengers of K-pop with seven members)
I'm a bit nervous.
- I wasn't nervous a while ago. - I just heard...
the music coming from outside, as the building echoes.
After hearing that, I became nervous.
I was...
playing the music and practicing on my own a while ago.
That was when I became nervous. That's my right.
(Let me see.)
(You should touch my left.)
Me too.
(Holding onto his heart)
You too.
I'm so nervous.
This is a super debut stage in the middle of Hollywood,
starring the members of some of the best groups.
- Five minutes until showtime. - Amazing.
- Members, let's get ready to move. - Yes.
(SuperM is now going to face a new start.)
With anxiety and excitement,
they are walking towards the stage, where the American fans are waiting.
My goodness.
(Seven members who will become one through this stage)
- This is really our debut now. - Yes.
It's the beginning. Let's show them!
All right.
When we jumping and popping, we jopping!
We're going up.
One minute left! All staff will come down, please.
(Their first stage as SuperM)
- Let's go. - Let's go.
(Will it be a success?)
As the US showcase is broadcasted live,
SuperM lets the whole world know of its beginning.
The synergy from seven members explodes.
Hi, we are SuperM!
Their debut album topped the Billboard 200 chart,
along with Artist 100 and Top Album Sales,
sweeping the first places of eight charts.
SuperM has become a top artist drawing the attention of the world.
They are K-pop Avengers, writing a new history.
Their story starts now.
(SuperM The Beginning)
On October 2nd, 2019, in Seoul,
there was a press conference, announcing the start of a new group.
(All focused)
They are Taemin of SHINee, Baekhyun and KAI of EXO,
Taeyong and Mark of NCT 127,
and LUCAS and TEN of WayV.
These seven members from four groups...
have united here as SuperM.
Hello, we are SuperM.
I heard you are preparing for a debut showcase in Hollywood.
Yes, we are going to...
have the showcase in the streets of Hollywood.
Entering the US market itself...
was like a dream for me,
during all these years as a performer.
With this as a start,
we hope to grow through this experience.
You are nervous, aren't you?
Of course, I'm trembling even now.
I'm nervous.
SuperM members are looking forward to their trip to the US.
It must not have been easy to gather as one group...
as they are active as members in their respective groups.
How did they start this new challenge?
Thank you.
Hello, I'm Baekhyun,
the leader and the eldest of SuperM.
Hi, I'm Taeyong of SuperM.
Hello,
I'm KAI of SuperM.
(Still awkward)
We're a new group that just debuted.
I'm like: "SuperM? Is this real?"
I thought...
it was a joke at first.
I was like: "You're picking me?"
When we first met up, everyone came in...
in their own cars...
for their entrance...
and it felt like the Transformers.
The cars were coming into the parking lot.
(So cool)
I was actually the first one...
to hear about SuperM.
We shared our opinions...
on how the team would be formed.
If it was a short-term thing,
I don't think I would've wanted to join.
I wanted it to last for a long time.
When I heard that it would continue, I felt good about it.
Seeing artists...
in the US market,
I got inspiration from them.
And...
I really wanted to go out there.
But now,
when I heard that we were serious about aiming for that market,
I thought to myself:
"Am I going out there too? I'm finally making it."
This is how the SuperM members faced their new start.
But what could be the reason...
that their first debut stage is held in the US, not in Korea?
The answer could be heard in Hollywood.
The history of Capitol Records and obviously, we're in this...
incredible building, the Capital Tower,
which was completed in 1956.
But the legacy of Capitol is really from an artist's perspective,
the Beatles, the Beach Boys,
The Band, and on and on.
The hitmakers of today range far and wide...
from Katy Perry, Halsey,
Troye Sivan, Sam Smith.
But while I was in Japan two years ago,
I called Michelle and said:
"We've got one missing link..."
"in our company, and we need to be in business with a K-pop company."
So I said to Michelle: "You need to go out and research..."
"and find out who would be the best people..."
"for us to be in business with."
And it was very clear to us...
that SM Entertainment would be the best partner.
And then we met Mr. Lee Soo Man, and it was time...
to partner and forge ahead.
Then there was a meeting...
where...
it was discussed that there would be an Avengers-type supergroup,
which we were both very excited about.
It was really their direction that said to us,
you know, that we should work with SM Entertainment.
That's how it happened.
When there was a proposal to form...
an Avengers for K-pop,
I felt very thankful towards CEO Steve Barnett,
and I thought that this was a big opportunity for us.
Producer Lee Soo Man participated firsthand...
in this large-scale project with the global record label.
In the US,
when this takes place,
we need to work with the cameras...
to film everything in detail.
This is how SuperM was born,
with the idea of capturing the hearts of everyone worldwide.
(October 2nd, 2019 Incheon Airport)
It's three days before the debut.
The members are flying to LA...
to prepare for the first showcase in the US.
(SuperM flying to LA for the showcase)
Do you know what this is?
(High tension)
(Say hi, LUCAS.)
(Nice to meet you.)
Baekhyun.
Hi,
we're SuperM.
We're leaving now.
We're finally going...
as SuperM. Tell us how you feel.
I'm a bit scared.
I'm looking forward...
to presenting SuperM to everyone...
and I'm curious about their reaction.
(Looking forward to the fans' reactions)
More than anything, I'm so nervous.
I'm not so good being on these kinds of shows.
(Me neither.)
You're not so good either.
(We'll get used to it, right?)
I wonder how nervous and excited the members might be.
(Three days before the debut)
Only three days are left before the debut stage.
What's waiting for them in the US?
Where did the members go to immediately after they arrived?
- We're here. - Is it this place?
- All right. - Are we here?
- All right. - It's great.
We've come so far.
What's all this?
It feels like a vacation home.
- This is where the members... - Let's go up.
will be staying during their stay in the US.
It's too big.
(Let's hurry.)
There's water here.
- There's a pool. - Is that a pool?
This is a pool.
This is no joke.
- Look! - This is...
(Shout out loud)
This is incredible.
(Shout out loud!)
This is their accommodations located in Beverly Hills.
(SuperM's accommodations located in Beverly Hills)
It's really nice.
(Enough space for the seven members to live together)
There's a swimming pool here.
- It's really big. - Indeed.
(Amazing)
Let's go swimming.
(The pool stole the members' hearts.)
It has a swimming pool, where they can have fun.
(A rooftop barbeque spot)
There's also a rooftop barbeque spot.
It has everything.
Barbeque!
It's Beverly Hills.
(I can't believe it.)
It's totally...
the best of the best.
It'll be so comfortable to live here.
Shall we...
take a look at the rooms the members will be staying in?
This is a secret room.
It's a secret base.
- It's good. - I want to stay here.
Two people can stay here.
It's really wide.
Let's make money and live in a place like this.
- Are we staying here? - This is awesome.
(Passing through the pool table and the sunlit bedroom)
Look at the bathroom.
(Laugh out loud!)
This is insane.
(What's wrong with the bathroom?)
(Open bathroom)
(A large window in front of the shower booth)
(Giving up privacy in exchange for natural sunlight)
There's something here too.
There's a room for two here.
It's a spa.
Is that a pool?
(A spa to relax in)
It's a spa.
I like this room.
(But this isn't the end.)
There's more inside.
Over here.
- It's the bathroom. - It's the best.
- This is so good. - It's the best.
This is the best room to use between two people.
(Scanning the place)
The most important thing is that there's a bidet here.
The first floor doesn't have a bidet.
- Is this the only bidet here? - Everyone might use this.
(A reservation for the hot spot)
(Room Three on the first floor)
(Exclamation!)
I want to use this room.
I definitely want to use this room.
(Taemin wants to use Room Three.)
This is a single room.
It's connected to the pool.
- This room is nice. - I like this room.
(I like this room.)
The bathroom here is shared.
(A shared bathroom)
It's a shared bathroom.
It's a single room on the second floor.
We talked about it...
and we agreed that we didn't want to stay in a hotel...
because we would end up not seeing each other often.
We said if we rented...
a big house like this and lived together,
we would have more interaction with each other.
We mentioned that the members need to get close...
and that we wanted to stay together.
The company did not only...
listen to our suggestions,
but also rented such a nice place.
I am so grateful.
I could stay on the couch.
(Members are loving their accommodations.)
I could just sleep here like this.
You can sleep over here.
He's so excited.
I could go in the water right now.
That's right.
- How is it? - How should we choose the rooms?
It's so good.
What about random selection?
First of all,
let's all talk about the rooms that we liked.
- Honestly, - Just say what you think.
To be honest,
- I like the room at the end here. - I liked that too.
(A cozy room for two facing each other)
(Two-person room on the first floor with a luxurious bathroom and spa)
The rooms for a single person...
have a shared bathroom.
(The bathroom?)
When my stomach aches,
(What's that?)
- You have to share a bathroom. - In my case,
the bathroom is the deciding factor.
That's okay.
Is it okay? I feel bad for you guys when my stomach aches.
I've always felt this way living together with others.
Do you make a lot of noise?
Rather than it being loud,
Does it smell?
it has a scent.
Does it have a good smell?
- So I'm saying it in advance. - Okay.
That's okay.
(Mark's rapid confession before they select rooms)
I really like being alone.
- That's true. - I like being alone.
- But I want to share a room here. - That's great.
If the room on the second floor were a single room,
I would've used my authority as the leader to take it.
(Look at him.)
This isn't why we asked you to be the leader.
Normally,
it's quite difficult for the leaders to lead when we do formal greetings.
So where do you want to go?
So I don't mind anywhere on the first floor,
but I really liked the bathroom in the end there.
That's right.
It has a nice atmosphere. I want that room.
(Baekhyun's pick is the 2-person room on the 1st floor.)
I liked the room with the spa.
You mean the room over there.
Everyone's wanting the same room.
I liked the single room with a separate bathroom.
Do you mean the third room?
I want to use this.
Yes, I want to be here.
(Satisfactory)
(Room Three on the first floor stole Taemin's heart)
(Will he be able to use this room as he wishes?)
What should we do?
Let's go with random picking.
Okay.
- Random picking? - Yes.
- Is there any different way? - It's better to do it this way.
Shall we?
He's unsure.
- I'm not sure if I can do it. - Taemin is unsure.
If Taemin is okay with it, I'd like to go with random picking.
Fine.
What are you going to do if I go against it?
(Drawing lots to pick who gets to pick first)
(Folding the lucky numbers)
(A flower vase appears.)
(The numbers go into the vase and the preparations are done!)
This is nerve-wracking.
- Are you getting nervous? - Yes.
(It's advantageous to pick a number that goes earlier.)
- What? - Mark.
All right.
Put your hand inside.
- This is exciting. - Wait.
Don't show your number yet.
(Still shaking it)
(After LUCAS)
Let's go!
(Taeyong is also done.)
It's a nice vase.
(Clattering)
Taemin.
(Taemin is gathering his energy.)
The single room!
I don't think he'll get it.
TEN.
(Why is everyone making a big deal of it?)
- He might go to the second floor. - Last place.
I think I'm going to the second floor.
This isn't the room number,
- but the order of picking a room. - Yes, it's the order.
Lastly.
(The number determines which order they get to pick!)
(What did Mark get?)
I got a four.
Number four.
It's not bad.
He's seven.
A seven?
He got a seven.
(No way)
Seven?
Seven!
(You got last place, seven!)
(What is this?)
(What did Taeyong get?)
He's one.
- Which room did you want to get? - Next, Taemin.
Is it my turn?
First of all,
I won't be six, will I?
Six!
- I think it's a six. - Is it a three?
Three!
(How happy he is!)
I'm three.
(Jealous)
I'll probably get a two.
(There are three people left.)
(You won a five.)
That's okay.
One, two, three.
- Yes! - Look!
That's awesome.
Let's move from number one onward.
I've made up my mind.
(The order of choosing a room)
Have you made up your minds?
(While the mic check is going on)
Should I just share with KAI?
If Baekhyun chooses the room...
Please don't.
(No, please.)
(I beg you.)
(Number one Taeyong is leaving silently.)
(The room Taeyong quietly goes into...)
(is Taemin's pick, the single room, Room Three!)
(Stepping inside)
(He goes right out.)
Taemin, there isn't a room...
as good as Room Three.
- Aren't there any more rooms? - But for real,
There's everything in Room Three.
- It has everything. - There's everything.
It has a bathtub to relax in.
Choose whatever you want.
Without listening to anyone, just pick however you want.
- Choose what you want. - Age and superiority don't count.
Let's go where we want.
Okay.
Okay, Taeyong will go in Room Three.
(Who will be using Taemin's pick, Room Three?)
Number one.
(Number one winner Taeyong is going.)
- Number one. - Taeyong.
Yes!
Taemin, thank you.
Thank you!
(No way!)
- I'll be back. - Taeyong, don't mind us.
Don't mind anyone, Taeyong.
- Don't mind us! - What should I do?
Don't mind us!
I wonder who'll take Room Three.
No one was saying anything except for me when I said:
"Raise your hand if you want to have a room to yourself."
I was being honest and said: "I want to have Room Three."
You guys were saying: "Okay, you can take it then."
"Okay, you can take it then."
I shouldn't have gone for the random selection.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
(Which room did Taeyong go to in the end?)
Player two, let's go!
(Leader Baekhyun sets off!)
- Let's go! - Let's go!
If Taeyong is in that room already,
then I can't help it.
Goodbye.
(Please!)
(Let's see.)
(Looking through the hallway on the first floor,)
(he is considering his options.)
(Okay! I made up my mind!)
(Is Taeyong in this room?)
(Leader Baekhyun chose the double room on the first floor.)
(No one's here.)
Considering the fact that I'm here first,
I will take the bigger bed.
(He chose his bed too!)
- I think Taeyong took it. - Taeyong must have taken it.
I will take the room on the second floor.
What should I do if someone's there already?
Just close the door quietly and get out.
(Just close the door quietly and go to another room!)
- Okay, I'm going! - Good luck!
What should I do?
(What should I do?)
Taemin, just share a room with me!
- With you? - Share a room...
with me!
(Going straight ahead)
(He opens the door to Room Three without hesitation.)
(Taemin has been wanting to take this room from the very beginning.)
The single room with its own bathroom.
I want to have this one.
(He thought he was the only one who wanted it.)
By the way, I think I will go for Room Three.
(A competitor has emerged.)
This one is great.
Thank you, Taemin!
(Did player one Taeyong end up taking Room Three?)
(Having wanted Room Three, what will Taemin end up with?)
(Peeking)
(Room Three is quiet for now.)
(Hurrying)
(No one's really here?)
(He looks around,)
(to find no one in the room.)
(A dance of joy)
Yes!
He didn't take this one...
so I could use it.
(Taemin gets out to the pool area.)
(Taeyong chose another single room, Room One.)
(Did you take that one? Yes! Do you like yours?)
(I love it!)
Fortunately,
he let me use the room.
He probably wanted to take Room Three.
I think so,
but he didn't take it because of me.
Was it out of respect because I was older than him?
I couldn't take the room that Taeyong had wanted so much...
because I would have felt bad otherwise,
seeing how Taeyong wanted to have that room so badly.
That's why I didn't take it.
(Taemin, have the room all to yourself!)
(All the members have been assigned to each of their rooms.)
Okay, bye!
Mark!
Goodbye!
(Player four, Mark, player five, TEN)
(Ten chose the double room on the second floor.)
(Has no one been here yet?)
(He looks around the open-concept bathroom slowly.)
Geez!
(Startled)
I was waiting.
I knew it! I knew you'd come!
(Roommates of the double room on the second floor, Mark and TEN!)
Oh, my...
(Player six KAI goes for the twin room as he had wished!)
gosh.
We are sharing a room even when we're here!
- Are we? - Yes.
- Really? - Yes.
- Are we sharing a room? - Yes, that's right.
(That's right!)
- We were meant for each other. - Really?
Yes.
(We must be meant for each other.)
Then, it's not fun.
(Then, it's not fun!)
(Into the already-occupied double room...)
(walks in LUCAS.)
(I'm sorry. It's full.)
It's too late!
LUCAS!
(Sorry.)
- Go somewhere else. - Really?
- Yes. - What the heck.
(Trudging back)
We were lucky.
(The residents on the second floor enjoy their free time.)
What is this?
Is this room full?
Then do I get the single room?
Okay!
(Feeling merry all of a sudden)
(LUCAS comes into Room Two on the first floor.)
I love this!
I love it here!
(All of the members have been assigned a room each.)
(They take some rest in each of their rooms.)
What should I do with this?
This is not for everyone.
I kind of...
Why?
I need to take a dump.
Mark is now...
using the bathroom, so I decided to wait outside...
because there are no curtains or doors.
(The considerate resident TEN cares about his roommate's privacy.)
TEN has already seen...
so much of who I am,
and I have not hid anything from him.
I am so comfortable...
being natural with him now.
(After a while)
It smells nice in here.
Don't overreact!
It feels like I have a pet dog.
Is there a dog in this room?
Don't overreact.
Is there an air freshener?
Don't overreact.
(Don't overreact.)
(In Baekhyun and KAI's room)
It's not the right time.
(KAI carries a book in his hand.)
Do you read?
It's an English book.
(English book?)
This is great.
- Where did you get this? - I got it some time ago...
for my studies.
(It's become an English class all of a sudden.)
- It seems like... - Dreaming.
I'm dreaming.
You need to...
- improve your English. - Improve your English.
It's not bad, right?
This one is good.
Really.
(They studied English for some time.)
(Shall we take a break?)
Let's go swim!
(The first to get in the pool is Taeyong.)
(Let's relax in the pool, shall we?)
(A seal has emerged in LA.)
(Cool)
Won't this water spill over into your room?
- This is nice! - Is it?
I love it!
Hey!
- Is it good? - You should get in here.
You should get in here.
I love it!
Taeyong is so cute.
- Taeyong is having so much fun. - Just watching him...
makes me feel good. It's like watching a seal.
(While Taeyong is enjoying the pool,)
(Taemin is unpacking his suitcase.)
(Delicate)
I brought so much with me.
This is...
a T-shirt to wear when we practice.
I brought three white T-shirts just in case.
These are for practice.
This is also for practice.
This one as well.
T-shirts.
This black one is also for practice.
(Practice clothes)
Pants.
There's another pair of pants for practice.
Practice pants.
(Practice clothes)
This is a black T-shirt, just in case.
I brought a black T-shirt with me.
I brought another T-shirt with me just in case.
(Practice clothes packed away just in case)
And...
this is a hoodie.
(This is a hoodie.)
I prepared a hoodie.
I brought so many clothes, right?
Yes.
This is a leather jacket. Another black T-shirt just in case.
(A black practice T-shirt just in case)
A black T-shirt just in case.
I have too many white T-shirts that I brought just in case.
I just brought them all just in case.
(Did you need to bring this much?)
A pair of jeans just in case.
(A pair of jeans just in case)
I brought three pairs of jeans just in case.
(Having finished unpacking, he takes out a cologne.)
(Spraying)
(Taemin prepared a lot just in case.)
(They enjoyed their break time their own way.)
The members had their break time...
and are now heading to the practice studio...
to prepare for a showcase due in three days.
- SuperM. - SuperM.
Yes.
How come the trees are so tall?
It looks they have been sculpted and piled on top of each other.
They are really tall.
How come they are so tall?
- That's true. - I can't even see them.
Yes, they are really tall.
- How come they are so tall? - Look at them.
They look like toothpicks.
They look like whiplashes.
(While enjoying the view outside the window,)
This is Hollywood Boulevard.
(they arrived in Hollywood in no time!)
This is cool!
This is really cool!
- Time flies just by looking around. - That's true.
Are we having late-night snacks...
- tonight? - Let's do that.
I'm on a diet.
I will if Taemin is.
I really can't.
Taemin said no...
even with a piece of tteokbokki.
I really can't.
Taemin, I can cook you a fried egg...
to add on top of jjajang ramyeon noodles.
He's really good at that.
Why are you doing this to me?
My goal this time is...
to see how well Taemin can eat,
and to help him eat well.
Do you hate me? Why do you want me to fail my diet?
I want to make him fail his diet.
- He is too skinny. - I know, he is...
perfect already, but he wants to be even more perfect.
Then you are not on a diet, right?
- No, he's not. - I quit my diet!
(I quit my diet!)
I'm not doing this!
(I'm not doing this!)
- There you go! - There you go!
I quit!
(He's not worried about his weight anymore.)
- I'm not doing it! - Okay!
They arrived at the practice studio while chatting and laughing.
(They arrived at the practice studio in no time!)
Look at this place!
(Spacious)
Let's warm up for a bit.
(Stretching)
I should stretch like what Baekhyun is doing.
You are stretching right now, right?
Or are you on your knees, discouraged?
(Laughing)
(Let's lie down for a while.)
We've done just a bit of stretching,
so let's take a break.
- I will as well. - Let's do something about this.
I will as well.
I should as well.
You can lie down as well.
It's cute to see them fooling around.
- I can't stand the rain! - I can't stand the rain!
This can be our introduction to "I Can't Stand the Rain."
(That's a good idea.)
My gosh.
Having done some stretching, they begin their practice session.
(Lee Won Hee, Choreographer)
(They become serious as soon as the practice begins.)
(Serious)
Let's go!
One, two, three, four!
(In perfect harmony)
(They go through their choreography.)
I think there is an overlap.
Should I step a bit forward?
It should be something like this.
- You can just step backward. - Let's step back a bit.
After this, we can go like this.
Okay.
Should we spread out our hands?
To put on the best performance, they constantly discuss...
amongst themselves and perfect their dance moves.
Okay. Let's eat.
Are you guys fine with eating on the floor?
Enjoy!
- Let's enjoy the food. - Let's enjoy the food.
We have been wanting to change...
the choreography for "I Can't Stand the Rain."
But it's been so hectic...
- that we couldn't manage to. - No.
The dance steps are too rushed...
with too many moves.
We should think about what kind of vibe each move gives off.
Their discussion about choreography continues over the meal.
It could have been easier to express feelings that way.
By the way,
when we go like this with our chest,
I think we can try this.
Like this?
Like this? Good.
Finish your meal first, guys.
After this move,
stop.
Okay, now let's practice "Burst."
- The clock's ticking. Let's go. - Okay.
- Okay. - Okay.
(They resume their practice right away.)
Their practice continued on until later that night.
(Their practice continued on until later that night.)
What will their performance be like?
(What will their performance be like?)
(They returned to their hotel after the practice session.)
The SuperM members returned to their hotel...
after the practice session to finish their first day in the US.
(TEN and Mark on the second floor went to bed early.)
This bed is good.
Goodnight.
Goodnight!
Wake me up tomorrow, please.
You should wake me up.
(As they pass the buck to each other like that,)
(they fall asleep right away.)
(Meanwhile, Taemin...)
(protects his privacy.)
(The covers are off!)
(He puts on his pajamas,)
(lights a candle to change the mood,)
(and calls it a day.)
(Taeyong is preparing for something in front of the camera.)
Video diary.
Okay.
Today,
we arrived in the US.
I think it's even more fun how we're staying in a place like this.
I look forward to this experience.
It's Taeyong here and that's it.
(Goodnight, everyone.)
- Why are we hearing this one? - First of all, like...
(Studying English)
For the interview tomorrow,
so we should prepare...
for some of the questions.
It'd be nice if we could answer at least a few of them.
Are you ready for the tour?
Keep up with the first half of the hour.
Let's just go to bed now...
and wake up early tomorrow...
to prepare for the interview.
Do you prefer the curtains drawn?
- Yes. - I always leave them open.
You can leave them open on your side.
- I will leave them open this much. - Okay.
I'm going to turn off the lights.
Okay. Goodnight.
Goodnight.
- I turned them on again. - We're going to bed finally.
(Going to bed finally)
- Goodnight. - You too.
Goodnight.
I think I will fall asleep in like three seconds.
[Kocowa Ver] SBS E01 'SuperM The Beginning' -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
It's their second day in the US.
SuperM's first official schedule in the US is planned for today.
They will be appearing on a visual radio show,
- which will be held in English. - Hello.
Would they be all right?
(Can they manage the interview in English?)
Hi.
(Nervous)
- This is our first appearance here. - That's right.
We were so...
Take it easy.
Jopping is a new word for...
This is jumping and popping...
Anyone listening to this song...
I'll say this...
and talk about the dance. Jopping is like a whole dance break.
I actually...
really like radio.
I also like to talk.
This would've been an easy event, nothing to get nervous about,
if it were in Korea.
But...
I got nervous as soon as I came to America.
- We'll get moving now! - Oh, my gosh.
- We go now. - Let's do a shoutout before we go.
The members walk into the studio both worried and excited.
They greet the host as well.
Hi, it's Brooke. Nice to meet you.
I'll go next to Mark.
- Hey, Mark! - Yes.
The radio show begins.
Here in our Beats 1 LA studios,
I have the new K-pop supergroup with me.
- SuperM! - Oh, my goodness!
- Hi, we are SuperM! - SuperM!
Let's go!
This is really exciting.
SuperM consists of other K-pop groups.
This happens a lot in K-pop music.
EXO, SHINee, NCT 127,
WayV... People in the industry are calling you guys...
the Avengers.
Brooke, you got it!
You got it! Say it!
What does that make you feel like? When people are calling you guys...
essentially like superheroes of K-pop music?
What do you feel like to be called the Avengers?
We are very grateful to be called the Avengers,
but we will show you why.
We'll show you why!
There's a great synergy when we come together.
That's right.
I thought that I would just enjoy it like always,
but she talked really fast.
It started to feel clearer...
that we debuted...
and it felt surreal.
SuperM is with me in our Beats 1 LA studios.
We're talking about the debut mini-album.
Do you guys each have a favorite song from the project?
My favorite song are "Super Car" and "No Manners".
I can't choose between these two songs.
That's amazing. Yes, I would agree.
What are your... Baekhyun, Sorry.
What's your favorite song, Baekhyun?
Me too.
- Also the same. - We both have the same tastes.
Everything.
Everything is good.
Obviously, we have to talk about "Jopping."
So why don't we first break down what that means?
"Jopping" is a new word.
What was it again?
It mixes jumping and popping together.
Everyone listening to...
- this song can enjoy. - Yes.
It's because of SuperM,
but I've also personally wanted to learn English.
I've been studying for a while now.
I've actually been studying mostly with books...
instead of conversations. Learning how grammar works and stuff.
That's what I've been studying,
but talking was much different.
I messed up a lot, to be honest.
You say that...
but your first schedule in America seems to have gone well.
But there was another activity that made the members nervous.
The fans waiting in long lines to meet SuperM...
and the reporters getting busy.
It's the press conference they'll have with the local media...
and the fans two days before the showcase.
First, I'm curious about what American reporters think of SuperM.
(What does the local media think of SuperM?)
I have extremely high hopes for SuperM.
I think it's really cool how SM is always experimenting.
And I just think experiments like this is pushing K-pop...
outside. Well, not even Korea, but the outside...
the realm of what the world thinks K-pop is.
And I'm really excited for the album both as a fan and a writer.
I think they are already killing it last time I checked...
according to the social media charts.
Grabbing a huge fan base... I think people from EXO, NCT 127,
WayV and SHINee have been waiting for this moment.
We want our idols here in America.
Pretend I'm SuperM right now.
And I'm about to go off the stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for SuperM!
The conference room is getting ready for SuperM.
The place starts to get noisy.
Is SuperM finally here?
It was Producer Lee Soo Man,
not SuperM.
SuperM!
He is just as popular as SuperM.
Should we meet the real members of SuperM?
(A wild welcome)
(A loud cheer for the members)
In fact, I don't usually get nervous.
But...
when I walked in and saw all our fans,
I was like: "We are really starting."
And the thought made me feel nervous.
We are here to celebrate the release...
of their debut EP, the first mini-album,
"SuperM."
(Congratulations)
I also want to take the time to acknowledge...
a very special guest we have in the building.
Mr. Lee Soo Man, stand up!
(Nice to meet you!)
And right now guys, there have been...
so many legends to walk through this door.
There have been Frank Sinatra, the Beatles,
and now we have, wait for it, the Avengers of K-pop, SuperM.
(The press release is held at such a meaningful location.)
Now, if you could star in any Marvel movie,
which would you want to star in?
I want to be Captain America.
I want to live a long life.
(Witty)
I would like to be...
Black Panther.
Because you can say...
SuperM Forever!
(Clapping)
How do you feel to be able to perform with people...
that you've always lived up to?
For me, I've always looked up to Taemin.
It's like a dream come true.
When we're practicing, I learn a lot...
of good things from the guys.
I like Baekhyun, as he makes jokes during practice...
and keeps the vibe up.
She wants to know what you hope to accomplish as SuperM...
that's different from your other groups' goals.
We wish to be...
(Surprised from the passionate reactions)
pioneers of K-pop.
We will bring K-pop to the next level.
Look out for us.
After the press release, the music video was...
officially released to the fans.
(The music video is revealed to the entire world.)
(It's also the members' first time seeing the completed music video.)
(Embarrassed)
(They cheer for each other whenever they appear in the video.)
(The members are happy for each other as they watch.)
(Producer Lee Soo Man pats TEN as he appears in the video.)
I thought that it'd be great...
to watch the next video together as well.
It's the first time we all watched a video together. But...
it was really nice.
We all congratulated each other...
and shouted out for one other.
It was a really good time.
The press release they were nervous about ended well.
Thanks for your hard work today, SuperM.
It's the morning before the debut.
Today, there will be a rehearsal for the showcase stage.
The members seem to be asleep after a long day yesterday.
The first member to get up is...
Taeyong.
(Taeyong will be today's morning angel and wake everyone up.)
Should we go wake them up?
(Who's the morning angel's first target?)
LUCAS.
(Good morning.)
LUCAS,
get up.
(Hello!)
(Is it possible to be so handsome when you're just waking up?)
(Who's the morning angel's next target?)
(Dashing up to the second floor)
Good morning.
(Hello, Mark.)
Wake up.
Just one moment.
Baby,
wake up.
Wake up.
Okay.
(He moves on to the next bed after waking TEN up.)
(Mark is hidden under the blanket.)
I thought that you weren't there.
(He went back to bed while Taeyong went away to wake TEN up.)
I'm all awake now.
(He goes back to the first floor...)
(after getting everyone on the second floor up.)
Get up.
Okay.
(The next member that Taeyong will wake up is...)
KAI.
(Rustling)
Good morning, KAI.
Baekhyun.
(The last member to get up is Baekhyun.)
Five more minutes.
(He resists to get out of the bed.)
Good morning, Baekhyun.
(Good morning to you too, Taeyong.)
Good morning, Baekhyun.
(The morning angel's mission is complete.)
Meanwhile, the stage in front of Capitol Records is...
is getting set up for tomorrow's showcase.
I'm curious to find out what the debut stage for SuperM,
which will be played live all over the world,
will be like.
How about the fourth of October as our debut day?
The number would be 1004, like the word angel.
Today's Friday!
(Totally excited)
Great, angel.
It's 1004.
(They see the stage outside the building.)
This is insane.
(Eyes widened)
What will SuperM's debut showcase stage...
look like?
(A fantastic performance will be held on that stage.)
(To be continued on the second episode)
(SuperM goes to check their debut showcase stage for tomorrow.)
This is insane.
It's a lot bigger than I imagined.
It's really big.
(What does the stage for tomorrow's debut showcase look like?)
(A special outdoor stage installed in front of Capitol Records)
(The large scale that left them speechless)
What must the members be thinking while looking at the stage?
The stage is a lot bigger than you think.
It's so amazing.
I think I got a bit nervous.
I feel like it woke me up.
I wanted to make this stage...
feel comfortable,
just like my own home.
I tried to focus more on...
showing everyone who I was or what kind of group SuperM was...
rather than being nervous.
Do you want to go up the stage?
- Yes. - I want to go see it up there.
Let's try it right away.
The members start rehearsing right after they get up on the stage.
They first rehearse the dance for "Super Car".
What do the members think of the song "Super Car"?
It makes people standing still nod to the song.
It's like the wind that passes by...
when a super car drives by.
It's trendy and has hip-hop elements at the same time.
It's a charming song that we can enjoy together with the fans,
while showing off our performance.
As the rehearsal continues on until late at night,
a man closely watches over the stage.
It's Producer Lee Soo Man.
He is known to look after every detail...
regarding the concerts, songs, and stages...
of the label's singers.
Like always, he is directing...
the stage of SuperM until the end.
(Hello, members.)
Look at you sweating.
I was here from earlier on,
but I thought I should say hello.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Okay, I'll see you later. - Thank you!
I thought that he must have been nervous as well...
when I saw him come up the stage himself.
It seemed like he had great expectations for us...
and it just felt like he was feeling the same thing that we were feeling.
A special dinner is being prepared...
for the members who are returning after a long rehearsal.
It's a barbecue party on the rooftop.
(A rooftop barbecue party!)
It must be good.
(Chef Kim Yu Jae)
What is all this?
Hello!
It's a celebration for SuperM who is debuting tomorrow.
Eat up and show us a great performance.
It feels like our birthday.
- It's our birthday. - It is.
Today is the first day after our debut.
The first day after our debut.
I'm actually starving.
I was really hungry.
- Enjoy the food! - Enjoy!
Thank you for the food.
- It's pork belly. - It looks really good.
Is this pork?
That's right.
Of course, I know about pork.
(Thumbs up)
Pork is the only meat that TEN can eat.
I guess that's why pork was prepared.
- Nice. - This is incredible.
TEN, do you want this pork?
You eat first.
I'm okay.
(They look out for each other.)
- This is really good. - The onion is awesome.
(Amazing)
This is so good.
It's also good with a bit of ssamjang.
(TEN also makes a ssam and takes a bite.)
- It's really good. - It really is.
I was really surprised.
So TEN sat next to me on the flight.
He draws as a hobby.
He drew so much...
TEN is really good at drawing.
I'm not kidding, but I want you to draw me anything...
and give it to me.
I'll put it up in my place.
I really want to put it up in a frame.
Is he that good?
- I really mean it. - He really draws well.
He really is skilled.
I should ask him to draw me one too.
He also drew a picture...
of an eyeball popping out during a music show...
and I asked him why he drew it.
He said: "This is how I feel right now."
- That's amazing. - He's really an artist.
- It's really cool. - And he studies all the time.
He studies English, then Korean, then Chinese.
- He always carries a notebook. - He's so cool.
- That's really cool. - I just...
download shows off Net** and watch them.
I'm just watching this.
He's so different from me.
You were studying English on Net**.
That's right.
Do you know what I did? I quietly turned off the captions.
I hope SuperM gets a reality show.
- This is reality right now. - Is that right?
You are right.
That's true.
I hope this becomes a regular show and have like 16 episodes.
- Me too. - Me too.
He wouldn't want that.
He looks very exhausted.
He lost some weight.
He does look leaner.
(Anyways, SuperM is shooting a reality show right now.)
Should we do this now that we're done eating?
Okay.
First of all, we have been born today.
(Taeyong brings the match with the right timing.)
Today's the day SuperM was born.
- We were born! - Yes.
Our debut day.
I'm so happy! I went from 12 years into my career to starting over.
That's legendary.
It's amazing.
Okay, let's get it.
So,
- our showcase is tomorrow. - Yes.
Personally, I'm really nervous.
I wasn't nervous at first.
- I've never seen you get nervous. - Yes, I don't get nervous...
and I don't feel a lot of excitement either.
- But when I saw the fans come... - During the live event.
- for the press conference, - Right.
- that's when it hit me. - That's when you feel it's real.
- Me too. - That's when I felt it too.
I realized that it's actually beginning.
And so...
I was really nervous.
The candle's getting turned off.
It's losing energy.
My goodness! No!
I hope that with all the hard work,
we're able to leave good memories...
- to look back on in the future. - Right.
I hope none of us gets hurt...
and that we work really hard...
- to show people our passion. - Right.
I also believe that...
besides our performance,
there are so many things that we are good at and can show off.
I want to show people that there isn't a limit to our skills,
that there are so many genres that we can pull off,
and that our possibilities are endless.
I want to take a long-term approach.
- That's what I think. - Not ending up...
- as a one-off act. - Aiming for the long term.
I think we've made a lot of memories...
- after coming here. - Right.
- I love it. - Right.
When Taeyong came to wake me up, I thought I was dreaming!
Giving good performances and doing well in front of the fans are...
definitely important. But apart from that,
- I hope we make great memories. - Right.
We can do it!
- Let's do this one more time. - Let's go!
Let's blow out the last candle all together.
Quickly!
In 1, 2, 3.
(They blow out the candle as they celebrate SuperM's debut!)
- SuperM! - SuperM!
(It's time for their American debut!)
The 7 members from 4 different groups were...
become one under the name of SuperM.
(Their last night had passed.)
It's finally the day that they make their US debut.
All right!
We're on our way to do our showcase event.
(Tension up)
Is anyone nervous?
- Me. - Who is it?
It's Taemin.
I don't think we're too worried about the performance.
Rather than the performance,
I think we're worried about talking to the crowd in English.
Any last member...
(Will SuperM be able to escape the trap of talking in English?)
We're going to see all of you at the showcase event.
- Okay. - Stay tuned.
Bye!
As the members were heading to the showcase venue,
a lot of people had already gathered...
around the specially prepared stage in Hollywood.
(So many American fans who have come to see SuperM's debut stage)
SuperM's popularity is...
just insane.
(So many American fans give shout-outs to SuperM.)
(Will SuperM successfully launch their US debut?)
(The members are getting prepared in the waiting room.)
They've been on numerous stages already,
but they're awaiting their first under the name of SuperM.
With a lot of nerves and excitement,
they prepare really hard until the very end.
(Their practice continues.)
I'm slightly nervous.
I wasn't nervous at all until recently.
I heard the music play outside...
and felt the building shake.
Hearing all that, I got really nervous.
(Heart trembling)
I'm really nervous.
- It's towards the inside. - The inside.
At the far end.
(The time is up and they're finishing up preparations.)
- Five minutes until showtime. - Oh, no.
- No way. - We'll be moving soon!
(They finally enter the showcase stage.)
(The members walk to the stage one step at a time.)
My goodness.
(It's really about to begin!)
(The members arrive backstage.)
This is our debut.
- Yes. Let's go! - It's a new start! Let's show them!
- Please go up the stage. - Yes.
One minute left. All staff will come to the back.
(They have one minute left until they enter the stage.)
(Let's go!)
(It's time for SuperM's US debut!)
(Capitol Records' specially prepared stage)
(Seven stars gather to form one big light, SuperM!)
(Their historic debut stage begins now!)
(The fans are gathered in front of the stage.)
(SuperM appears into view.)
(Their wild welcome)
My goodness.
I saw that so many people came. I was grateful.
I just couldn't believe it.
Really,
I hadn't felt this feeling in a long time.
I had to just stay focused on doing well.
I was scared that my nerves would show...
while I was being worried about...
trying to seem relaxed and where to look.
(A crossover dance-pop track with Asian elements)
(Fantastic)
(The heated passion takes over the night in LA!)
(And proudly watching them is Producer Lee Soo Man.)
What's up, LA?
What's up? Make some noise?
Hey, guys! We're SuperM!
(It's time to talk to the crowd in English just like they prepared.)
Today is SuperM's first stage.
- Yes. That's right. - Okay.
I'm very happy and excited to see you guys here.
Are you ready to have fun tonight?
The first song was...
"I Can't Stand The Rain."
It's a very catchy song...
that has pop and Asian elements to it.
It's a really good song.
Was it good?
(Of course!)
Thank you.
Hope you guys are excited for our next stage.
(KAI clearly talks to the crowd with the lines he prepared.)
(A hip-hop track with heavy trap beats and a future bass sound)
(The lyrics talk about living with confidence and drive.)
(The energy on stage was incredible!)
(The fans are excited to the max!)
Okay.
Are you ready for "Jopping?"
Really?
- All right. Let's get it. - Let's get it.
(Their title track "Jopping" is finally being performed.)
(The American fans are all excited to hear "Jopping.")
(An electropop song with grand horns and energetic vocals)
("Jopping" is a word made by joining "Jumping" and "Popping.")
(It is a powerful track that shows off SuperM's performance.)
(The seven members show off their amazing synergy.)
All right.
(Soon later, the special stage for "Jopping" will be revealed.)
I love you guys so much and please continue working hard.
- It was amazing! - It was super fun!
Taemin!
I've been waiting ten years for this, Taemin!
"Replay!"
They're superstars! Oh, my goodness!
Jopping! We jopping!
(Their successful debut stage ends with the fans cheering them on.)
SuperM, the Beginning!
Whenever we're performing,
the performance crew brings new technology...
and new stage equipment to try out with our performances.
That's why...
it always feels new for us...
and we can take new challenges in our direction.
I think that ultimately lets us shine more on stage.
SuperM completed a successful debut stage in America.
The great synergy brought forth by the seven members...
grabbed the hearts of people all around the world...
and landed them a number one on the Billboard album chart.
However, their K-pop story has...
only just begun.
SuperM has just made its debut.