Super Junior's Leeteuk and Heechul '83z' to make their first appearance on July 13

Leeteuk and Heechul, born in 1983, join forces

The unit 'SUPER JUNIOR-83z', formed by core Super Junior members Leeteuk and Heechul based on their friendship as fellow 1983-born members, is set to begin full-scale activities. The two have infused the musical chemistry they have built over a long time into this project. As the unit name suggests, highlighting their common denominator of being born in '83, they will officially release their first mini-album 'Promise' through various music streaming sites on July 13 at 6 PM.

This album is the first mini-album result presented by the two as a unit. The album title, 'Promise', carries the meaning of the trust they have for each other and their sincerity toward their fans. Along with the digital release on July 13, physical albums will also be released, and pre-orders are currently underway at various online and offline record stores.

Title track and B-sides that evoke 2000s nostalgia

The title track 'Promise', which opens the album, is a dance song that modernly reinterprets the sensibilities of the 2000s. Based on the band sounds that were popular at the time, this song is characterized by powerful vocals and strong melodies. In particular, it reveals the unique color of SUPER JUNIOR-83z by adopting sincere Korean lyrics. The key to this song is maintaining a refreshing atmosphere even amidst the intense sound.

Among the B-sides, 'ONSAEMIRO' catches the eye. This track, which can be previewed through a stage video, is a rock ballad with a grand rock sound completed through real session work. Member Heechul participated in writing the lyrics, expressing unchanging relationships over time and an everlasting promise to fans. The album includes a total of six songs, including the title track, showcasing the diverse musical spectrum of the two members.

Teaser promotions continuing every day at 8:03 PM

Ahead of the album release, SUPER JUNIOR-83z is carrying out a meticulous promotion schedule. Through their official SNS channels, they are stimulating fans' anticipation by sequentially releasing new teaser images every day at 8:03 PM. The teaser image released on the 6th used an everyday space with a rough texture as its background. Here, Leeteuk and Heechul showcased retro styling, completing a visual that aligns with the album's concept.

These visual elements align with the musical direction that advocates for a 2000s sound. Fans are preparing for the comeback by checking the unit's identity through the released images and stage videos.

Plans for simultaneous release through global platforms

This new release targets not only the domestic market but also the global music market simultaneously. On July 13 at 6 PM, all tracks will be released simultaneously on major domestic and international platforms, including Melon, FLO, and Genie, as well as iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. They are also scheduled to meet listeners worldwide through QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music, which are distribution networks for overseas fans.

In the case of the physical album, it has already entered the pre-order stage. Along with the official release on July 13, active movement is expected in the album market. This unit activity by two veteran members, Leeteuk and Heechul, is interpreted as an attempt to modernly inherit the musical legacy of the 2000s, going beyond a simple event-based comeback.

Simultaneous release of digital music and physical albums on July 13

The first mini-album of SUPER JUNIOR-83z, 'Promise', will have all its digital tracks released on July 13 at 6 PM. They will meet listeners worldwide through major domestic and international music platforms such as Melon, FLO, and Genie, as well as iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music.

Coinciding with the digital release, physical albums will also be officially released on the 13th. Pre-orders are currently being conducted at various online and offline record stores.

Background and Context

SUPER JUNIOR-83z has been continuing promotions using their official SNS channels since before the album release. They chose a method of sequentially opening teaser images every day at 8:03 PM.

On the 6th, they released concept photos featuring everyday backgrounds with rough textures. Leeteuk and Heechul showcased retro styling in those images. Through the stage video, a portion of the B-side 'ONSAEMIRO' was released first.