(Super M: The Beginning)
(October 5, 2019. LA, USA)
October 5, 2019. LA, USA.
Vine Street, the center of Hollywood, has been closed.
(The center of Hollywood is closed?)
And there is a long line of people...
along the stars studded on the floor.
Where are they headed?
(Where are all these people headed?)
They're gathered by the Capitol Records headquarters building...
which is a historic American record label.
There is a special stage...
for the beginning of a new group,
and many American fans waiting for them.
- We love you, Super M! - We love you, Super M!
- Super M, we love you. - Super M, we love you.
(The fans' love fills Hollywood.)
(This place is heating up.)
(All these fans gathered to see Super M.)
Who's your favorite member of Super M?
- Mark. - Lucas and Tae Yong.
And Tae Yong.
Baek Hyun and Kai. All of them really.
Ten.
I couldn't even believe that all of them were going to be together.
This group hasn't even debuted yet, and the fans are going wild.
(They put their hearts together.)
Why are they doing this?
Super M gives us the best music,
the best choreography, and world-class songs.
This is "The Avengers" of K-pop.
So who is Super M?
(Who is Super M?)
Tae Min of SHINee is getting ready in the waiting room.
Baek Hyun and Kai of EXO.
(Kai)
(Tae Yong)
Tae Yong and Mark of NCT 127.
(Mark)
Also, Lucas and Ten of WayV.
(Ten)
- Is it "tomorrow"? - "Every day".
They're Super M, also called "The Avengers" of K-pop.
They're awaiting their debut in the U.S.
(Super M is composed of 7 members from 4 different groups.)
I'm slightly nervous.
I wasn't nervous at all earlier.
I heard music playing outside for a moment.
The building vibrates.
After I heard that, I'm really nervous.
No, I...
practiced earlier by myself, right?
- Yes. - I'm kind of nervous after that.
This is my right, dude.
(You have to check the left side.)
Me too.
(He clutches his heart.)
- We are... - We're done.
I'm so nervous.
(I'm so nervous.)
Members of the best groups have come together...
for a blockbuster debut stage in the middle of Hollywood.
Five minutes left.
- Oh, my goodness. - Get ready to go.
Okay.
Let's go.
(This is a new beginning for Super M.)
They're nervous and excited...
as they walk towards the stage where the U.S. fans are waiting.
Oh, my goodness.
(The 7 members will become 1 through this performance.)
This is our debut. This is real.
- Yes. - This is the beginning.
- Yes. - Let's show them!
- Because when jumping and popping - Because when jumping and popping
- We jopping! - We jopping!
- All right. - Let's go.
One minute left.
All staff should come out.
(This is their first stage as Super M.)
- Good luck! - Good luck!
(Will it be a success?)
- Kill it! - Kill it!
The U.S. debut showcase is broadcast live world-wide.
This is the grand beginning of Super M.
These seven members create an explosive synergy.
We are...
- Super M! - Super M!
With their debut album, they ranked number 1 on Billboard 200 chart.
They swept the top spot in eight charts...
including Billboard Artist 100 chart and Top Album Sales.
The world is watching Super M as they're the top artists.
"The Avengers" of K-pop is writing new history.
Their story starts now.
(Super M: The Beginning)
On October 2 in Seoul,
there was a press conference for a new idol group.
(They have everybody's attention.)
Tae Min of SHINee, Baek Hyun and Kai of EXO,
Tae Yong and Mark of NCT 127,
Lucas and Ten of WayV.
7 members from 4 different groups...
are gathered here as Super M.
- Hello. - Hello.
- We are... - Super M.
Do you have a showcase in Hollywood?
Yes, on the streets of Hollywood.
There will be a showcase.
Entering the U.S. market...
has been a dream...
since I've been in this industry for a long time.
With this opportunity,
I hope to develop more.
Are we all... Are you nervous too?
Of course. I'm nervous right now.
Me too. I'm so nervous.
Super M members are nervous about their departure to the U.S.
They're already members of the respective top idol groups,
so it wasn't easy to form a new group.
How did they start this new challenge?
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Hello, I'm the leader of Super M...
and the oldest member, Baek Hyun.
Hello, I'm Tae Yong of Super M.
Hello, EX...
I'm Kai of Super M.
(I'm Kai of Super M.)
(He's still awkward.)
It's a new group that's debuting.
(He's nervous for some reason.)
Super M? I wasn't sure if it was really happening.
I thought it was a joke in the beginning.
I thought, "Really me?"
We all arrived in different vans.
We entered in different cars.
It was like "Transformers".
The cars filed into the parking lot.
Oh, man.
(It was so cool.)
I was the first one who heard about Super M.
We discussed about what group to form,
and what we were going to do.
I wouldn't have wanted to do it...
if this was temporary.
I wanted this to keep on going.
When I heard that this was for long-term,
I was really happy.
I always watched the artists in North America...
and got inspired.
I really want to be in that industry.
When I heard that...
we were specifically targeting the market this time,
I thought, "Do I get to go?"
"I finally get to go."
This is how the members of Super M came to a new beginning.
What is the reason their debut stage...
is in the U.S. and not Korea?
We got the answer in Hollywood.
The history of Capitol Records...
and obviously we're in this incredible building, Capitol Tower,
which was completed in 1956,
but the legacy of Capitol Records is from an artist's perspective.
It's The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Band, and on and on.
The hit-makers of today range far and wide...
from Katy Perry, Halsey, Troye Sivan, and 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."
I said to Michelle, "You need to go out and research."
"Find out who would be the best people 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 there would be "The Avengers" type super group,
which we were both very excited about.
It was really their direction that said to us,
we should work with SM Entertainment.
That's how it happened.
When they suggested creating "The Avengers" of K-pop,
I was very grateful to Steve Barnett.
It was also a huge opportunity for us.
This is a mega project with the world-renowned music label.
Mr. Lee Soo Man stepped in himself.
In the U.S.,
we need detailed camera work.
We need cameras like that.
This is how Super M, the group that will captivate the world,
was born.
(October 2, 2019. Incheon Airport)
Three days before debut, the members are on the flight...
to LA for their first showcase in the U.S.
(Super M is headed to LA for the showcase.)
You know what I mean?
(They're excited.)
(Say hi, Lucas.)
(Nice to meet you.)
Baek Hyun.
Hi.
We are Super M.
We are flying.
We're going as Super M.
- How do you feel? - I'm scared.
I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm really excited to show off our swag.
I'm also looking forward to people's reactions.
I'm really nervous more than anything.
I'm bad at this kind of show.
I don't really do it.
- You don't either, right? - No.
What do I do?
They must be both excited and nervous right now.
(3 days before the debut)
Their debut stage is only three days away.
What's awaiting for them in the U.S.?
This is the first place they went as soon as they set foot in the U.S.
What is this?
- We arrived. - Is this it?
- All right. - We arrived.
We came too far.
What is this?
It's like a resort.
- Let's go up. - They'll be staying here...
while they're in the U.S.
This is nice.
(Let's check it out.)
What? There's water here. There's a swimming pool.
Is this a swimming pool?
This is a swimming pool.
(There's a mini pool by the entrance.)
- That's what they said. - This.
This is nice.
(Make some noise.)
This is awesome.
(Cheering)
(Shouting)
Their house is located in Beverly Hills.
(Super M's house is in Beverly Hills!)
It's really nice.
(There's more than enough space for seven people.)
Here's the swimming pool.
- This is huge. - This is amazing.
(This is amazing.)
Let's swim.
(They're in love with the swimming pool.)
There is a swimming pool for them to enjoy together...
and a rooftop barbecue grill. This place has everything.
(Their house has everything.)
Barbecue.
This is Beverly Hills.
(This is unbelievable.)
This is the best of best.
Life is so comfortable.
Let's look around the rooms...
they'll be using.
This is a secret space.
Secret space.
- I want to sleep here. - Nice.
(2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor plus a pool table)
- This is for two people. - This is insane.
This is so big.
We have to make money and live in a place like this.
- We'll be staying here. - I'm excited.
(Past the sunlit bedroom and the pool table)
Look at the bathroom.
- This is so... - There's nothing.
This is too open.
(An open bathroom)
(There's a large window by the shower stall.)
(You get natural light in exchange for privacy.)
There's 1 here too. There are 2.
There's a spa.
(These 2 beds look cozy.)
- A swimming pool? - This is a spa.
(There's a hot tub for when they're tired.)
Spa!
I like this room.
(I like this room.)
(But it's not over yet!)
- There's something more. - There's more.
This bathroom is so nice.
- It's the best. - The bathroom is so nice.
This is the best.
Two beds are the nicest.
(They scan the area quickly.)
The important thing is the bidet here.
- There's no bidet on second floor. - There's bidet here.
This is the only bathroom with bidet.
Maybe we'll all use this bathroom.
This is the only bidet.
(Cheering)
(1 bedroom)
I want this room.
(Tae Min wants the 1 bedroom.)
This is one bedroom.
- There's the swimming pool. - This is nice.
- This room is nice. - This is nice.
(This is nice.)
It's a shared bathroom.
(1 bedroom connected to the pool and a shared bathroom)
It's a shared bathroom.
- These are single rooms. - Look at the second floor.
I talked with the other guys,
and we didn't want to stay at a hotel.
If you stay at a hotel, you see less of each other.
So we rented...
this big house. If we live together,
there's more interaction.
We talked about how we had to become close quickly.
We wanted to be in the same space,
and our agency...
went beyond what we asked for.
We got a really nice place,
so I want to thank them.
We can camp on the couch.
I can just sleep here like this.
We can sleep here.
I'm so excited.
- I can go in the water right now. - Me too.
- What do you think, guys? - How should we divide up the rooms?
- This is so nice. I don't care. - How's lottery?
Let's first say what rooms we like.
- To be honest, - Be honest.
I like the room at the end.
I really like that room too.
(The 2 beds face each other.)
(There was a fancy bathroom and the hot tub.)
I don't know about...
sharing the bathroom.
(The bathroom?)
If I have a stomachache...
(If I have a stomachache...)
(What was that?)
We still have to share the bathroom.
- That's the main problem for me. - No, Mark. I'm okay.
Are you sure? I feel bad when I have a stomachache.
I always felt this way when I was part of a group.
Why? Is it loud?
- No, it's not loud. - The smell.
- The scent... - Right.
Good smell?
So I'm telling you up front.
Okay. That's fine.
Okay.
I really like being by myself.
- It's true. - I really like being alone,
but I want to share a room this time.
If there was a single bedroom on the second floor,
I would have taken my privilege as the leader.
(Look at this guy.)
This is not why you are the leader.
It's difficult for the leader to lead the introduction.
Which one do you want?
Baek Hyun.
I can take any room on the first floor,
but I really like the bathroom on the end too.
- Me too. - It's classy.
- The room on the end. - Okay.
I like the one with the hot tub.
- The spa? - I like that one.
We're picking the same ones.
(They're all going for the 2 beds on the 1st floor.)
I like the single room with the bathroom.
- The 3rd one? 1st, 2nd, then 3rd? - It's the 3rd one. That one.
I want this room.
(He really liked it.)
(Tae Min liked bedroom 3 on the 1st floor.)
(Will he get this room as he had hoped?)
How should we do this?
- Let's just do a lottery. - Okay.
- A lottery? - The ladder game?
- That's better. - Should we do that?
(He's worried for some reason.)
- I'm not confident. - Me neither.
Tae Min is unsure right now.
If Tae Min is okay, I want to do a lottery. It's okay.
- Sure. - Let's do it.
- Sure. - What should I do?
(They'll decide the order to pick the rooms.)
(They fold the numbers.)
(Here's a vase.)
(They put the numbers in the vase.)
I'm nervous.
- Are you nervous? - Yes.
(It's preferable to pick the lower numbers.)
What?
- Mark. - I'm nervous.
- All right. - Put your hand in.
This is making me nervous.
- Don't show us yet. Hold on to it. - Don't show us.
(He shakes the vase.)
(Following Lucas is...)
- Okay. - Let's go!
- Let's get it. - This vase is great.
First floor is bad.
Tae Min.
(Tae Min prays.)
Single room!
- Single room. - I don't think it'll be.
Let's go for second floor!
- I got it. - Okay.
- What will it be? - This guy.
I think I got second floor.
This is not the rooms. It's the order, right?
- It's the order. - All right.
Last one.
Hold on. Really?
- Ta-da - Number four.
It's not bad.
Seven.
- Is it 7? - 7.
- I think it's 7. - 7?
7? 7!
(He gets to go last.)
(Goodness)
This is funny.
- What is it? - Number one.
(He picks number 1.)
Which bedroom is the best again?
- Tae Min. - It doesn't matter.
- First of all... - I can't be six. No way.
Six!
- I think you are 6. - What? 3!
- I'm three! - No way.
Three is fine.
- Probably 2? - 5!
- It's okay. - In 1, 2, 3.
Okay!
That's insane.
Sure. Let's start with number one.
- Okay. - I made up my mind.
(Order of picking rooms)
(They're getting the microphones changed.)
Did you make up your minds?
Should I share a room with Kai?
If Baek Hyun goes into bedroom 3... No way. Please, Baek Hyun.
(Please)
(Tae Yong quietly leaves.)
(He checks out...)
(bedroom 3, Tae Min's favorite.)
(He walks in...)
(and scans the room.)
(He exits like nothing happened.)
Tae Min, there's no room...
like bedroom three.
- Goodness. - There's nothing like it.
- However... - It has everything.
- It does. - I agree.
- It's perfect. - You can take a bath.
Let's just do whatever we want.
- Do whatever. - For real.
- It doesn't matter who's older. - Follow your heart.
- Go to the room you want. - Sure.
So Tae Yong will take bedroom three.
I'm going in there.
- Okay, number 1. - Number 1!
Let's go, number one.
Thank you, Tae Min!
Thank you.
Thank you, Tae Min!
(My goodness.)
Wait.
I'll get going.
Don't feel bad, Tae Yong.
Yes, you don't have to feel bad.
You keep saying that.
He shouldn't have done that.
Nobody was saying anything earlier.
Nobody raised their hands if we want a room to ourselves.
I honestly wanted a room to myself.
So everyone said,
"Tae Min can use the bedroom three."
We shouldn't have randomly picked the rooms.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
(Which bedroom did Tae Yong pick?)
I'm going since I'm number two!
(Leader Baek Hyun sets off!)
Good luck!
If I pick the same room as Tae Yong,
I'll just let him take it.
Bye, Baek Hyun!
(Let's see.)
(He's carefully scanning the rooms on the 1st floor.)
(Contemplating)
(He finally picked the room!)
(Is Tae Yong in this room?)
(Leader Baek Hyun picked the room for two as he said.)
(Nobody is here.)
Since I'm here first,
I'll take the bigger bed.
The bed number two.
(Baek Hyun has picked his bed, too!)
What?
I think Tae Yong had picked it.
What if someone is already in the room?
- What if... - Just close the door and walk out.
(Just quickly pick another room...)
- I'll get going now! - Okay.
What should I do?
(What should I do?)
Share the room with me, Tae Min!
- With you? - Yes!
(He's not looking back.)
(He opens the door to bedroom three that he really wanted.)
(Tae Min picked this bedroom as his first choice.)
It was a single room with a bathroom.
I want this room.
I really like this room.
(He had thought he's the only one who wanted this room.)
Hey, bedroom three is...
(A competitor has appeared.)
There is no other bedroom.
Hey!
Thank you, Tae Min!
(Will Tae Min get the bedroom three that he wanted?)
(Peeking)
(Bedroom three looks empty now...)
(Fumbling)
(Is nobody really here?)
(He keeps checking.)
(Nobody is here.)
(He's dancing with joy.)
(Yelling with joy)
Nobody's going to come in.
They're letting me take it.
(As Tae Min walks out to the pool,)
(Tae Yong has picked the other room.)
(Did you pick that room?)
I picked this bedroom.
(I love it!)
Very thankfully,
he had let me take that room.
He probably wanted to take bedroom three.
I'm pretty sure.
But he had let me take it.
Was it out of respect for seniority?
If I had pick bedroom three,
I would have felt bad for Tae Min.
I didn't take that room...
because Tae Min really wanted it.
(I hope you like that room.)
(The lucky ones have picked their rooms.)
Here we go.
Next up is Mark.
(Mark and Ten go to pick rooms.)
Let's go!
(Ten has picked the double room on the second floor.)
(Is nobody here?)
(He slowly looks around the open-style bathroom.)
(What?)
(Startled)
Gosh.
I was waiting.
I knew it! I knew you'd come.
(Mark and Ten are sharing the room on the second floor.)
Oh, my gosh.
We're roommates again?
Really?
Is this for real?
Are we really sharing the room?
This must be fate.
Really?
This is no fun.
Let's take a look.
(This room is fully occupied.)
(But Lucas enters their room.)
Why did you come here?
(Sorry, this room is full.)
(You've come too late!)
Lucas.
(Sorry, brother.)
Really?
(Trudging)
I was lucky today.
(The second floor folks are enjoying outdoor activities.)
What's this?
- Hi! - Are you guys staying here?
Do I get a room to myself?
Yes!
(Suddenly happy)
(Lucas enters the single room on the first floor.)
This room is very nice.
I really like this room.
(This room is very nice.)
(Everyone is assigned their bedroom.)
(Everyone's taking a break in their rooms.)
How do I do this?
Hey...
I kind of...
What?
I want to poop.
(I want to poop.)
Mark is using the bathroom.
So I decided to wait outside...
because there's no curtain and no door.
(Ten is giving Mark his privacy.)
Well.
Ten has already seen so much about me.
I don't feel shy.
I can be really natural in front of him.
(After a while...)
It smells so nice!
- Wow! - Don't go overboard.
I feel like I have a pet dog.
Is there a dog?
That's too much.
Is there an air freshener?
It's not that bad.
(It's not that bad.)
(Meanwhile, in Baek Hyun and Kai's room...)
(Kai was reading a book?)
Do you read a book?
It's an English book.
(An English book?)
Wow, this is good.
- Where did you get it? - I bought it a while ago.
I'm studying English.
"It seems like..."
"I'm dreaming."
"You need to..."
"improve your English."
Isn't it nice?
This book is really good.
(Now that they have studied English,)
(it's time for a break!)
Let's go to the pool!
(Who's the first to jump into the pool?)
(It's Tae Yong.)
(Shall I warm up?)
(A pretty good swimmer in LA)
(Cool water)
Your room is going to get flooded.
Wow!
This is so nice.
This pool is really nice.
You should all jump in.
Come on.
It's really nice.
Tae Yong is so cute.
Tae Yong is having so much fun.
He's like a seal.
(While Tae Yong is enjoying the pool all to himself...)
(Tae Min starts unpacking.)
(Stumbling)
I packed a lot of things.
Some T-shirts for the practice.
I brought three just in case.
These are for the practice.
These are for the practice, too.
Dark colored...
T-shirts.
Oh, I forgot about these.
(For the practice)
Some pants.
I have more pants for the practice.
(More practice clothing?)
Here they are.
(Practice clothing)
I brought some black T-shirts just in case.
I have more black T-shirts.
(So much just for the practice)
And...
this is a sweatshirt.
(A sweatshirt)
I have one.
I packed too many clothes, right?
Yes.
A leather jacket.
Another black T-shirt just in case.
I packed too many white T-shirts...
and black T-shirts for just in case.
I also have black pants for just in case.
(Why so many?)
Some jeans for just in case.
You never know.
I packed three pairs of jeans.
(After unpacking his clothes,)
(he takes out his cologne.)
(Spraying)
(Tae Min has packed a lot of things just in case.)
(Everyone's taking a short break for themselves.)
After taking a short break,
they're headed to the practice studio...
for the showcase which is only three days away.
We are Super M.
Why are the trees so tall?
It looks like they're trimmed...
and stacked on top of each other.
Wow, they are really tall.
These trees are so tall.
They're so tall.
Why are they so tall?
They're like toothpicks.
They look like canes.
(They're enjoying the view of Hollywood.)
We're in Hollywood.
(In Hollywood)
It's so cool!
It's cool.
Time would go by so fast if we were sightseeing.
Are we getting a late-night snack today?
I'm on a strict diet.
I'll eat if Tae Min eats.
I really shouldn't.
Tae Min was so scared to eat tteokbokki...
just a few days ago.
I really shouldn't.
Tae Min, I'll put a fried egg on top of jjajang noodles.
I'm very good at making it.
- I'm very good. - Why are you doing this to me?
- This is my goal this time. - How much do you weigh?
It's making Tae Min eat well...
and helping him eat well.
Why are you trying to ruin my diet?
I want to ruin your diet.
- You're thin. - You already are...
perfect, but you try to be more perfect.
Is he not on a diet anymore?
- Yes. - Forget about my diet.
- I won't be on a diet. - Yes!
- He's convinced. - Forget about it this month.
That's good.
- I won't be on a diet. - All right.
Soon, they arrive at their studio.
Yes.
Here it is.
(Spacious)
Let's warm up.
Okay.
(Stretching)
I'll follow Baek Hyun's stretching.
Are you stretching?
You aren't defeated, are you?
(Laughing)
(Grunting)
(Let me lie down for a while.)
Me too.
I want to lie down.
- Gosh. - Let's see.
Let's lie down.
In that case,
I should sleep.
Lie down.
The members look cute as they get playful.
- "I Can't Stand the Rain". - "I Can't Stand the Rain".
We can start the intro for "I Can't Stand the Rain" like this.
(It's not bad.)
My goodness.
After warming up, they start their rehearsal.
(Choreographer Lee Won Hui)
(They were laughing and chatting, but now when the rehearsal starts,)
(he gets quite serious.)
Let's go.
In 1, 2, 3, 4.
(They're in sync.)
(As they dance together, they check the choreography.)
It seems repetitive.
Shall I go farther?
It used to be a movement like this.
What was it? Was it going backwards?
- Let's pull in the left foot. - That's right.
We can do this.
That looks good.
How about this?
They discuss endlessly for the best performance.
And they practice their choreography.
- Okay. - Let's eat.
Can we eat on the floor?
- Thank you for the meal. - Thank you.
- We'll clean up later. - Thank you.
I thought of changing the dance for "I Can't Stand the Rain",
but we couldn't think about it.
- We were so busy. - No.
The flow of path moves very quickly.
The choreography involves a lot of moves.
What kind of feeling does this movement...
They continue to talk about their dance as they eat.
It'd been easier to express it.
When we do this chest movement,
can we do it like this?
Oh, like that?
That's good.
Guys, you should eat first.
After this movement...
We pause like this.
Okay.
Let's work on verse two.
- Verse two. - Let's go.
Okay.
(They rehearse right away.)
They continue to rehearse until late at night.
(Their rehearsal continues until late at night.)
What kind of performance did they prepare?
(What's the final performance that Super M members prepared?)
(Super M members return to their dormitory.)
Super M members return to their dormitory...
after their practice.
It's the end of their first night in the U.S.
This is great.
Goodnight.
Wake me up tomorrow.
You wake me up.
(They push away the responsibility.)
(They fall asleep immediately.)
(Tae Min on the other hand)
(He keeps his privacy.)
(Ta-da)
(He puts on his pajamas.)
(He lights a candle and changes the mood.)
(He finishes his day.)
(Tae Yong is preparing something in front of the camera.)
Video diary.
Okay.
Today we arrived in the U.S.
It's more fun because we're in this place.
I look forward to this trip.
Anyway this is Tae Yong.
(Goodnight, everyone.)
(They're studying English.)
Regarding the questionnaire,
we should prepare a few more comments.
It'd be good to prepare 1 or 2.
"Are you ready for..."
"the first..."
Let's sleep for today.
Let's wake up early tomorrow...
and practice for our interview.
Do you prefer closing the curtains?
I always keep them open when I sleep.
Open them on that side.
- Can I open them this much? - Okay.
I'm turning off the lights.
- Okay. - Sleep well.
- I turned it on. - I'm finally sleeping.
- Sleep well. - Goodnight.
Goodnight.
I'll fall asleep in three seconds.
Their second day in the U.S.
Super M's official schedule in the U.S. starts today.
They're appearing on the radio.
The show will be in English.
- Hello. - Will they be okay?
(Will they finish their radio show safely?)
(Very nervous)
This is our first schedule in the U.S.
You're right.
Hey, relax.
Jopping is a new word. It means jumping and popping.
Anyone listening to this song...
I'll say this.
Also I'll talk about the dance.
Jopping is like...
Actually I like the radio.
I like to talk.
I wouldn't be nervous if it was done in Korea.
These schedules would be easy and enjoyable.
However, I felt nervous because we were in the U.S.
- We have to go in. - Please come this way.
My gosh.
- We have to go now. - Let's shout and go.
- Come on, let's go. - Let's do our shout.
In 3, 4.
- Because when jumping and popping - Jumping and popping
- We're jopping - We're jopping
(They enter the studio for their first show in the U.S.)
The members enter the studio with concerns and excitement.
They say hello to the host.
Hello, I'm Brooke. It's nice to meet you.
- I'll sit next to Mark. - Yes.
- I'm sitting next to Mark. - Yes.
- All right. - The radio show starts.
Guess who's here at our LA studios? I have...
a K-pop group with me. It's Super M.
- My goodness. - Yes.
- Hi, we're Super M. - Super M.
- Yes. - Here we go.
This is really exciting.
Super M consists of other K-pop groups,
EXO, SHINee, NCT, and WayV.
People in the industry are calling you the Avengers.
Brooke, you got it.
You got it. Say it.
What does it make you feel like when people are calling you...
superheroes in K-pop music?
About being called the Avengers.
We're very grateful to be called the Avengers,
but we'll show you why.
We'll show you why.
We have super synergy when we come together.
That's right, that's right.
I love that. That's perfect.
I went there thinking that I should enjoy it like normal.
I realized that she talked very fast.
The fact that we made our debut felt...
more realistic.
Also it was very interesting.
Super M is here with me at LA studios.
We're talking about the debut of their mini album.
Does each of you have a favorite song from the project?
My favorites are "Super Car" and "No Manners".
I can't choose between these two songs.
That's amazing. Yes, I'd agree.
What about you, Baek Hyun? I'm sorry.
- What? - What's your favorite song?
Me too.
These are also his favorite songs.
Okay.
Everything.
- "All my tracks". - Yes, everything is good.
Obviously, we have to talk about "Jopping".
Yes.
Why don't we first break down what that means?
"Jopping" is a new word.
- What was it? - It mixes...
It's a mix of jumping and popping.
Everyone listening to this song will enjoy it.
It's for being a member of Super M,
but I also wanted to learn English for personal reasons.
I've studied English.
I studied by reading instead of speaking.
I mostly learned grammar.
However speaking is different.
I made mistakes.
(I made mistakes.)
Despite what they say, they did a good job...
on their first show in the U.S.
- Look at the right one first. - Look.
However, there's an important schedule...
that made the members nervous.
There's a long line of fans waiting to meet Super M.
(Many fans come to Capitol Records office.)
Reporters are busy preparing.
It's the press conference with the media and fans two days...
before their showcase,
We wonder...
what U.S. reporters think about Super M.
(How does the U.S. media see Super M?)
I have extremely high hopes for Super M.
I think it's cool how SM is always experimenting.
I just think experiments like this are pushing K-pop...
outside in general and not just Korea.
Outside the realm of what the world thinks K-pop is.
I'm really excited for the album as a fan and as a writer.
I think they're already killing it...
last time I checked according to the social media charts.
They're grabbing a huge fan base. I think fans of...
EXO, NCT 127, WayV, and SHINee...
have been waiting for this moment.
We want our idols here in America.
Pretend that I'm Super M right now.
And I'm about to go on stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Super M.
The press conference is almost ready to welcome...
the members of Super M.
It starts to get loud at the press conference.
Is Super M finally here?
(Is Super M finally here?)
(Who is he?)
It's not Super M.
It's Producer Lee Soo Man.
Super M.
(Respect)
He's as popular as Super M.
(Producer Lee is famous among American fans.)
Let's meet the real members of Super M.
(Today's guest Super M appears.)
(It's a big welcome.)
(They shout for the members.)
I don't usually get nervous.
When we came out and saw our fans,
I realized that we were starting.
When I realized that, I felt nervous.
They're here to celebrate their debut EP.
The first mini album, Super M.
(Congratulations)
I want to take the time to acknowledge...
our very special guest that we have in our building.
Mr. Lee Soo Man.
(It's nice to meet you.)
Hello.
There have been so many legends who walked through this door.
There have been Frank Sinatra, The Beatles,
and now we have... Wait for it.
The Avengers of K-pop, Super M.
(They have a press conference at a meaningful place.)
Now if you could star...
in any Marvel movie,
in which would you want to star?
I'd like to be Captain America.
I want to live a long life.
(He has a good sense of humor.)
I'd like to be Black Panther.
It's because we can say,
"Super M forever".
(They clap excitedly.)
How do you feel to be able to perform with people...
whom you always looked up to?
I always looked up to Tae Min.
This is a dream come true for me to work with him.
While we practice, I learn...
good things from my seniors.
Baek Hyun makes jokes when we practice.
The vibe is good.
She wants to know what you want to accomplish as Super M...
that's different from other groups' goals.
We wish to be...
(Impressed)
(He's startled by people's passionate reaction.)
pioneers of K-pop.
And we'll bring K-pop to the next level.
Please look out for us.
Right after the press conference,
they showed their music video to the fans.
7, 6, 5,
4, 3, 2, 1.
(It's the members' first time watching the final video.)
Who is it?
(Shy)
(Whenever a member is on,)
(they encourage each other.)
(The members are happy watching the final music video.)
(Producer Lee Soo Man is happy and pats Ten who's on the screen.)
We should watch our next music video together when it's released.
That's what I thought.
It was our first time watching it together. It was great.
We gave each other compliments and screamed.
It was a great experience.
They were nervous about the press conference in the U.S.,
and it ended well.
Good job today, Super M members.
(Good job today, Super M members.)
The morning before the debut has come.
Today's the rehearsal at the showcase stage.
They had a long day yesterday,
so they're still asleep.
Who's the first one to wake up?
It's Tae Yong.
(Tae Yong will wake up the others.)
Let's go wake them up.
(Who is his first target?)
Hey, Lucas.
(Good morning.)
Lucas.
(Hugging)
(Hello)
(He just woke up, and he's so handsome.)
(Who is his next target?)
(He sprints up the stairs to the 2nd floor.)
Good morning, brother.
(Hello, Mark.)
Wake up.
(He hugs Mark too.)
Baby, get up.
(He hugs Ten in the next bed too.)
Wake up.
(He repeats "Wake up" endlessly.)
- Okay. - Wake up.
(After waking up Ten, he goes back to the first bed.)
(Is Mark gone?)
(He's hiding under his blanket.)
I thought you were gone.
(While Tae Yong was waking Ten up, he went back to bed.)
Good. They all woke up.
(He wakes up everybody on 2nd floor and goes back to 1st floor.)
You...
Wake up.
Okay.
(Who will he wake up next?)
Kai.
(Rustling)
Good morning, Kai.
Baek Hyun.
(He wakes up Leader Baek Hyun last.)
(5 more minutes)
(He refuses to get out of bed.)
Good morning, Baek Hyun.
(Good morning, Tae Yong.)
(Mission complete)
Meanwhile, on the special stage in front of Capitol Records Building,
they're busy preparing for tomorrow's showcase.
This will be broadcast live worldwide.
How will Super M's debut stage look?
I'm looking forward to it.
Think about the debut date.
- 1,004. - Today is Friday.
(He's looking forward to it.)
- 1,004. - What does that mean?
1, 0, 0, 4.
(They can see the stage outside.)
This is amazing.
This is bigger than I expected.
This is huge.
How will Super M's debut stage...
look for the showcase?
(There will be a fantastic performance on that stage.)
(How does their debut showcase stage look like?)
(They can see the stage outside.)
This is amazing.
This is bigger than I expected.
This is huge.
(The outdoor stage was set up in front of Capitol Records Tower.)
(The size of the stage is just overwhelming)
I wonder what is in their minds while looking at the stage.
(The first impression on their U.S. debut stage)
That stage was much bigger than I thought.
It was quite...
overwhelming.
I was actually a little nervous.
I kind of felt alert.
I was so eager to get comfortable on that stage...
just like how comfortable I am at home.
Rather than being nervous,
I was more focused on showing who I am...
and what kind of group Super M is.
That's mostly what was in my mind.
- Should we go up and look? - Yes.
- I'd like to go up and look. - Let's go up then.
Let's try right away.
- Right now? - Okay.
As soon as they go up to the stage, they start to rehearse right away.
Like this?
First of all, they start to rehearse their dance moves for "Super Car".
(Checking the choreography of "Super Car" first)
Let's hear how the members describe the song "Super Car".
It's a song that makes you groove.
When a supercar passes by, we can feel a puff of wind.
This song gives you that kind of feeling.
It's a trendy song with a strong hip-hop vibe.
It enables us to have fun with our fans...
and also to show off our performance.
While their rehearsal continues until late at night,
there's one person whose eyes are fixed on the stage.
And that person is Producer Lee Soo Man.
From the artists' concept...
to their songs and stages,
he looks after his artists very closely.
Needless to say, Super M's U.S. showcase...
is also directed by him until the last minute.
(Hi, guys.)
- Hello. - Hello.
Gosh, look at all the sweat.
(Lee Soo Man is saying hi to the members.)
- I got here a while ago. - I see.
And I thought I'd say hi first before I continue.
- Thank you so much. - Thank you, sir.
(He warmly encourages the tired members.)
Okay, I'll come back later.
- Thank you. - See you then.
Let's give it another try.
When he personally came up on the stage,
I could see that he was as nervous as us.
And he seemed to have great expectations of us.
So I knew he was experiencing the same feelings as us.
After rehearsing until late at night,
the members finally returned to their dorm.
And there's a very special dinner waiting for them.
Which is a barbecue party on the rooftop.
(A rooftop barbecue party!)
(Sizzling)
My mouth is watering.
(Chef Kim You Jae)
Gosh, what's all this?
- Hello. - My gosh.
(Welcome, Super M.)
(The eyes of starving little lambs get bigger with the smell of meat.)
This is a special party to celebrate Super M's debut tomorrow.
Please fill yourselves up and show us a great performance.
- It's like a birthday cake. - Oh, my gosh.
- It's our birthday. - Yes, it is.
- It's the first day of our debut. - Oh, my. It's cold.
Gosh, the first day of our debut.
- By the way, I'm so starving. - This is awesome.
- I was almost dying of hunger. - It looks amazing.
- Thank you for the food. - Thank you.
- Thank you. - I'm so excited.
- It's pork belly. - It looks so appetizing.
Is this pork?
- It's pork. - Oh, that's right.
- Don't worry. It's pork. - It's okay.
(Thumbs up)
Ten doesn't eat any other meat except for pork.
Maybe that's why they cooked pork.
- Good for him. - Ten, would you like some pork?
No, you should eat first.
- I'm okay. - Thank you.
(What a heart-warming atmosphere.)
- Gosh, this is so delicious. - Try some onions.
(The steak tastes amazing.)
- This is so good. - Isn't this rare?
- Yes, it's okay. - Try it wrapped with lettuce.
(Ten also wraps it with lettuce and puts it in his mouth.)
- It's so delicious. - Yes, it's really delicious.
(I totally agree.)
- Here's what surprised me. - What is it?
Ten was sitting next to me on a plane, right?
And his hobby turned out to be drawing pictures.
- I saw a lot of pictures he drew. - Ten is so talented.
I'm really serious.
I hope one day you can draw anything and give it to me.
I'll hang it on my wall.
- I want to hang it on the wall. - Ten draws really well.
- To that extent? - Yes, it's no joke.
(Paintings drawn by Ten)
He sure has exceptional drawing skills.
I'd better ask him to draw one for me too.
(Paintings drawn by Ten)
Last time we were on the music show,
he drew a picture of the eyeball popping out.
When I asked him why he drew that,
he said, "This is how I feel right now."
He has the spirit of the artist.
- He's an artist for sure. - He's so cool.
- That's interesting. - And he kept studying.
He was studying English, Korean,
and Chinese all the while.
- Ten always carries the note. - That's right.
- That's really cool. - I agree.
- I was just going to watch Netflix. - That's right.
So I was watching some movies that I downloaded earlier.
Then I saw him study so hard. And that made me feel ashamed.
- While I was watching movies... - Come on.
You can study English while watching Netflix.
- You're right. - Of course.
Do you know what I did next?
I silently turned off the subtitle.
(Silently turning off the subtitle)
That's so funny.
I wish there's a reality show for Super M too.
- This is a reality show. - Is it?
- That's right. - I forgot.
I hope this becomes a regular show with 16 episodes.
- I hope so too. - So do I.
I don't think they want that.
He looks very exhausted.
- He also lost a lot weight. - I know, right?
(Giggling)
He looks a bit gaunt.
Yes, he does.
Oh, this is all cooked now.
(Anyway, we're now filming Super M's reality show.)
- Isn't this nice? - It is.
Now that we've all finished, should we light the candles?
- Okay. - First of all...
We're now one year old.
Something seems wrong.
Gosh, today is Super M's birthday.
- We were just born. - We're one year old.
- And the day of our debut. - That's true.
I'm so glad as I was 12 years old and now I'm 1 year old.
That's legendary.
Why isn't this working?
It feels quite weird.
Okay, let's get it.
Well, first of all, our showcase is tomorrow.
- Yes, it is. - I'm honestly so nervous.
- I wasn't nervous at first though. - I've never seen you nervous.
I don't normally get nervous,
and to be honest, it hadn't really sunk in...
- since we did the YouTube Live. - YouTube Live?
During the YouTube Live,
- I saw so many fans there. - That's right.
From that moment,
- it felt real. - I was the same.
- Same here. - Before that, it felt surreal.
That was when I thought, "We're really going to start this."
That's why I feel somehow very nervous.
Honestly, I really need you guys.
So... The candles are going out.
What are we going to do without the candles?
Oh, my gosh. No!
(Even if the candles are out, the talk should continue.)
Let's work hard.
So that when we look back,
we could feel good about ourselves with a lot of good memories.
- You're right. - I see.
Be careful not to get hurt. And let's try our best...
- to show the world our passion. - Sounds good.
- All right. - There's another thing.
Our specialty is to impress people with our performances,
but we also have the other skills we can show off.
What I mean is, I want to show them this isn't all we've got.
Also that we can pull off different genres,
and our possibility is limitless.
- I want to see it in the long term. - In the long term?
- That's how I feel. - Not as a one-off project...
- Let's see it in the long term. - Seriously.
Since we came here, we've been making a lot of good memories.
- So I'm really happy. - That's right.
I thought it was a dream when Tae Yong woke me up this morning.
Of course, we must perform well and show our best selves to our fans.
That goes without saying.
But on top of that,
- let's make good memories together. - Yes, let's do that.
(Everyone agrees.)
- We can do this well. - Of course.
(Strong-willed)
Guys, let's shout it out again.
- Gather around. - Let's do it!
After this, let's blow out the last candle together.
- Hurry up. - Let's hurry.
- Because when jumping and popping - Jumping and popping
- We jopping! - We jopping!
In 1, 2, 3.
(They blew out the candles together and celebrated Super M's debut.)
Let's celebrate!
(Now we're going to make our debut in the U.S.)
A total of 7 members from 4 different groups...
have become one under the name of Super M.
Just like that, the last night has passed.
(The last night has passed.)
And the morning of Super M's debut day has broken.
(Seven members are heading to the showcase stage.)
We're on our way for the showcase.
(Hyped up)
Is there anyone feeling nervous?
Oh, that would be me.
Who was that?
Tae Min.
- We're not worried about the stage. - I'm so nervous.
Rather than that,
we're more worried about the English comments.
(Will Super M be able to safely get out...)
(of the trap of English comments?)
Then we'll see you again...
at the showcase stage.
- Okay. - Please wait for it.
- See you. - Bye.
(Please expect a lot for their debut stage.)
While the members are heading to the showcase location,
tons of people have already gathered...
around the special stage in Hollywood.
(Thousands of American fans came to see Super M's debut showcase.)
I can see how popular Super M is here.
Super M, welcome to LA.
Welcome to LA, Super M.
(A lot of American fans are shouting out to Super M.)
- We love you, Super M! - We love you, Super M!
- We love you! - We love you!
- We love you, Super M! - We love you, Super M!
(Is Super M going to successfully finish their U.S. debut showcase?)
(The members are getting ready for the stage in the waiting room.)
Although they went on the stage countless times,
this is their first time going up on the stage as Super M.
(Their first stage as Super M)
With the thrilling and fluttering heart,
they do their best to get prepared until the last minute.
- You think so? - Yes.
(They're practicing endlessly until the last minute.)
I'm a little nervous.
I wasn't nervous at all until now.
I heard some music playing outside earlier.
And you know how music echoes through the building, right?
Ever since I heard that, I've become a nervous wreck.
Is yours beating fast? So is mine.
Yes, it is.
I'm so nervous.
(The time went by before they knew, and they finished getting ready.)
Five minutes to go.
- Oh, my gosh. - Let's get ready to move.
Yes.
- Let's go. - All right.
(They are finally heading to the showcase stage.)
(The members are making their way to the stage step by step.)
Oh, my gosh.
(The real show begins now!)
(They now arrive at the backstage.)
We're now going to make a debut.
- Yes. - This is our new beginning.
- Let's show them what we've got. - All right!
- Because when jumping and popping - Because when jumping and popping
- We jopping! - We jopping!
- Let's move up to the stage. - Okay.
One minute to go!
All the staff should come out.
(There's only 1 minute left until they step up to the stage!)
- Let's go! - Good luck.
(Good luck!)
(Finally, the time of Super M's debut has come.)
(The special stage outside of the Capitol Records, Hollywood)
(Lucas, Tae Yong)
(7 stars came together to shine as Super M.)
(The remarkable debut stage begins now.)
(In front of the fans that have filled the front row,)
(Super M has appeared.)
(A wild welcome)
Oh, my gosh.
(How did it feel when you went on the stage?)
So many fans came. I was so grateful.
I couldn't believe what I was seeing.
Gosh, it was so...
It'd been so long since I last felt this way.
All I could think was that I should do a good job.
I thought If I tried to act like I was relaxed and looked...
in the wrong direction, they would find out...
that I was actually nervous.
("I Can't Stand the Rain" by Super M)
(The Korean drum that creates heavy beats and ajaeng...)
(that is played in the chorus give this pop dance song an Asian feel.)
(Fantastic)
(The passion-filled night in LA)
(And Producer Lee Soo Man is looking at them pleased.)
What's up LA?
What's up? Make some noise.
- Hi, guys. We are Super M. - Super M.
(It's now time to say the English lines they have prepared.)
Today, it's Super M's first stage.
- Yes. - Okay.
I'm very happy and excited to see you guys here.
Are you guys ready to have fun tonight?
(We are so ready.)
The first song was "I Can't Stand the Rain".
It's a very catchy song...
that has pop and Asian elements to it.
Yes.
It's a really good song.
Was it good?
- Was it good? - Was it good?
Thank you.
I hope you guys are excited for our next stage.
(Kai has finished saying his English lines he prepared nicely.)
("Super Car" by Super M)
(It's a hip-hop song that has strong trap beats...)
(with future bass sounds added.)
(The lyrics use "a supercar" as a metaphor to express...)
(their confidence and their goal to thrust through the world.)
(It was a powerful performance just like a speeding supercar.)
(And the fans are also enjoying the performance to the fullest.)
Okay.
Are you ready for "Jopping"?
(Of course we are.)
Really?
- All right. Let's get it. - Let's get it.
(Finally, the title song "Jopping" is revealed.)
(All the American fans are waiting to see the performance.)
("Jopping" by Super M)
(The majestic sound of horn in the beginning...)
(and the energetic voices stand out in this electric pop song.)
("Jopping" is a compound word of "jumping" and "popping".)
(It's a powerful song that shows the SM-style performance...)
(Super M aims to show.)
(The 7 members came together and pulled off the best performance.)
(The special stage of "Jopping" will be revealed shortly.)
I love you guys so much. Please continue working hard.
- It was amazing. - It was so hot.
Tae Min.
I've been waiting for 10 years to see Tae Min.
Gosh, "Replay".
You are super stars. Oh, my gosh.
- Jumping, popping, we jopping. - Jumping, popping, we jopping.
- Welcome to LA. We love you. - Welcome to LA. We love you.
- I love you 3,000. - I love you 3,000.
- We love you Super M. - We love you Super M.
- Super M, we love you. - Super M, we love you.
- From Mexico, we love you. - From Mexico, we love you.
- Super M, the beginning. - Super M, the beginning.
Whenever we perform...
New technology or stage settings...
are tried on our performance.
That's why...
we always find it new and refreshing.
And so we can try new and challenging things on stage.
Which helps us shine all the more on stage.
Super M has made a successful debut in the U.S.
The great energy put together by the seven members...
has captured the heart of the world.
It led them to top the Billboard chart with their debut album.
(They are the first Asian group to have done that.)
But this is only the beginning of the history of K-pop...
they will begin.
(This is only the beginning of Super M's history.)
Super M has only just made a debut.
- We are Super M. - Super M.