Yes, you read that right, I attended Super Junior's Super Show 7 in Seoul last December 17. After five long years, I saw my Super Junior boys again. I felt like this was destiny. Why? My Seoul trip with my coworker friends for December was planned like eight months ago with dates December 16-19 and Super Junior's Super Show 7 was announced last September with dates December 15-17. I could not believe my eyes when I saw the dates. Such great timing! However, when tickets went on sale, it was sold out in minutes! I thought it was the end of my dream but I did not give up and I looked for tickets on Twitter and Facebook in hopes that maybe some would resell their tickets. I was so tempted to buy an overpriced one in Stubhub but miraculously, I saw one on Twitter with almost the same as the original price! God this is it! I was scared of what I was about to do because I'll be doing this alone. I will have to skip the Seoul itinerary with my friends for almost an entire day and go the the concert venue on my own. I kept telling my friends I was scared probably because of the language barrier but then they reminded me of how I did traveling in Hong Kong and the US on my own which gave me a relief. Of course, I was used doing things on my own especially if I really want it so I can do this!
For the trip, I particularly chose color blue for my teeth braces rubber and manicure to match with Super Junior's official color Sapphire Blue. The day of my arrival in Seoul came. I was on the subway on my way to the guesthouse at early dawn when suddenly the ticket reseller messaged me saying she couldn't come to the concert day to give the ticket and that we had to meet somewhere else. It made me nervous but I agreed. I am confident that the ticket reseller is legit and a good person. I had to check again and again the route of the subway I was going to take before going to sleep as I am doing this alone and I am not familiar with Seoul's subway system yet. I woke up early in the morning, got myself ready, and went out on my own. It was damned too cold in Seoul, around -2° C (28.4° F). When I was about to take the subway, my 100% charged phone died on me. My phone was like unable to take the cold outside. I was so scared I almost cried. I was like, God, please bring my phone back to life. I cannot do this without my phone. Then my phone restarted, although at 10% charge, it was still able to guide me in taking the subway. Thank God!! It was the friend of the ticket reseller who met up with me in the subway exit and then I finally got the ticket! I met up with my coworker friends for like an hour or two in Bukchon Hanok Village before heading to Jamsil Arena where the concert will be held.
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My SS7 ticket. ♡ |
On my way to Jamsil Arena, I rode the wrong train, oops! Luckily, I got out two stops away and not too far enough. I was suppose to meet a friend in the concert venue but then she thought the concert was still in 6pm but Sunday sked is 4pm and she needs to travel around 2 hours I think so she just guided me through Messenger chats. She attended the Saturday sked which was 6pm. I arrived in Jamsil with all those Super Show 7 banners pointing the direction to Jamsil Arena.
I was unlucky about the official lightstick though. When I lined up for the official merchandise purchase, they announced that the lightsticks are sold out. :( I felt bad but hey, I brought my old lightstick for this specific reason so I should be okay.
I roamed outside the arena for a while, taking pictures of Super Show 7's huge banner of the boys.
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doing Donghae's signature selfie pose ^^ |
Then I went to a Korean girl who I believe was assisting the people entering the standing pits in the venue. I asked her if she knows English and thankfully yes, and I asked if where should I enter with my ticket then she pointed to the stairs where some people are going to so I followed her instructions. I got inside the arena and boy, it was like a theater because the seats were close to the stage, I'm loving it! I initially seated in the wrong seat lol but I finally found my seat with the better view. The disadvantage of the seats being near the stage is that if someone gets in or out from your row, you have to stand up since the legroom is too short but I don't mind at all. I got inside about 40 minutes before the show and the standing pits were already full. When the show was about the start, all seats have been taken already.
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They gave this black invitation card after you hand out your ticket. |
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inside Jamsil Arena (I asked a random K-ELF to take this photo of me. 😄) |
The ELFs (EverLasting Friends, Super Junior's fanclub name) were singing "Song For You" and the lights deemed. The show started with their full VCR version of their Super Show 7 trailer and their first performance with their new song "Black Suit". I wanted to record everything but my friend said no cameras are allowed and she tried before and got kicked out once so I did not bother doing it. The show was amazing even though I am not used to seeing only seven members performing. Lots of fireworks and the use of the huge chandelier on the center stage. The official lightsticks were incredible. The color light changes the same as the stage lights. How I wish I had one! The ELF on my left was definitely an Eunhyuk bias as she screams a lot when Eunhyuk is being focused. I am grateful that Siwon was able to join the boys. During their ment, I can sense Siwon's reservations and limitations to his actions. Oh Siwonnie, I hope you'll get through this! I definitely screamed my heart out when they performed "It's You" with dramatic blindfolds as intro since it was one of my favorite old songs from them. They changed a lot of the choreography though while retaining the heartbeat dance. I'll be honest, I really love the original choreography and was kind of disappointed that they changed it. Also, it looks like this is the first Super Show that used a live band. My favorite performance was probably "Runaway" when they were using school tables and chairs as props. They look so good with school uniforms even though they are in their 30's already haha. They also performed their Japanese single "On and On". I really liked the song and it's just too bad they exclusively released the song to ELF Japan only. I had a lot of fun with their Power Ranger spin-off and their "Super Duper" solo dances.Then the part when Leeteuk read a letter to ELFs, I was not sure how to react because I couldn't understand a thing although I did understand the part when he was calling out the names of all members. I did feel the sincerity from Leeteuk. And oh, my bias Kyuhyun was in the audience and was shown on the big screen when Leeteuk mentioned him! Imagine my reaction when I saw Kyuhyun! Then ELFs from left to right, front and back started crying. I was like, omg, what did Leeteuk say?! Are they disbanding?? I didn't know what to do lol. I had to contact my friend after the concert and ask what was in Leeteuk's letter that made the ELFs cry and she said it was about how thankful he was to the fans who supported them for many years now. She said she even cried herself too. Oh, I bet I would've cried as well if I understood it. I missed their solo stages though. No subunit performances as well. No Henry and Zhoumi. This Super Show is focused on Super Junior as a group. They ended the show with "Miracle".
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Super Junior ahjussis bidding farewell to fans. <3 |
I’m just too happy to see my boys again and never did I imagine seeing them in their kick-off concert in Seoul. I wish Super Junior continuous success and happiness. I am truly blessed to see them in Seoul in perfect timing with my short Seoul vacation last weekend. :) Such great timing and blessing. It was destiny that brought me to Seoul on that day but it took hard work to find a ticket to a 3-day sold out concert. Thank you Lord for this wonderful blessing. Thank you Super Junior for the happiness and inspiration. I’m proud of all you have achieved for the past 12 years and are still going strong. I’m proud to be an ELF since 2010. To see my third Super Show in Seoul (first Manila, second Singapore) is a dream come true. This was my advance gift to myself. Oh and remember I mentioned buying the albums I still don't have of them? I bought them all in Myeondong so that means no shipping fee. :D
Super Junior fighting! Until my next Super Show!!! <3