SuperM on Tour
SuperM exploded on the scene in late 2019 as a not-so-subtle response (perhaps) to BTS, the other K-pop boy band supergroup that's experienced worldwide success. The group, put together by K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment, pulls talent from multiple top acts, including SHINee, EXO, NCT 127 and WayV. But the swaggering, streetwise sound is all SuperM's own: These songs move swiftly, toggling between English and Korean and popping with a visceral kinetic energy. It shows in their stage performances, which feature stunning group choreography that takes full advantage of the group's size and distinct personalities. The group undertook their first world tour in 2019-20, performing across South Korea and North America in the We Are the Future Live tour.
SuperM in Concert
SuperM call themselves "the Avengers of K-pop" for a reason: they feature the cream of the crop of SM Entertainment's stable of boy bands, including Taemin of SHINee and Kai and Baekhyun of EXO. These industry veterans — each with an established fan base — continue to perform with their original groups while also pursuing international fame with SuperM. It's a canny strategy, courtesy of a collaboration between SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group. But it wouldn't work without talent, and the talent is there. Success has come fast: The band's first EP, SuperM – The First Mini Album, went straight to the top of the Billboard 200 when it dropped in October 2019, thanks in part to an abundance of creative packaging options for the physical CD that fans snapped up. That same month, they had their world television debut on The Ellen Degeneres Show, where they performed their hit single "Jopping" and taught the comedian how to "jop" (they say it's a combination of jumping and popping). Charming and gifted with an instantly devoted group of fans, they're ready for world domination.
