Super Junior Leeteuk becomes the MC of the new generation following Kang Ho Dong and Yoo Jae Suk’s footsteps. Although Leeteuk currently is still an assistant MC, his ability to control the guests and stand out in variety shows gives him the possibility of becoming the new generation MC.
▶Without talents and character is to his advantage instead?
Leeteuk does not have any special talent or character. He does not have an outstanding appearance and he is not very charismatic either. All these would be put to his disadvantage when he tries to stand out on variety shows. Although his popularity is considered above average amongst the Super Junior members, this factor adds on to his success to his MC career instead.
“Rather than making myself stand out amongst others, I have always been taking up the role of helping the people around me to stand out more because there isn’t anything that can make me stand out, thus, I’ve decided to ‘work diligently’. As I start to gain recognition by helping others on variety shows, I can slowly expand the area of my activity.
A strong point of Leeteuk is being able to show off his charisma on stage but when he is on variety shows, he will ruin his image without any hesitation.
“Because I’m an idol, does it mean that I must look fabulous and amazing? I think that an idol’s lifespan is 5 years and if you look at it in the long run, you need to have a flexible attitude. Although I think that looking fabulous is very good, being able to receive lots of love from people for a long period of time is much more important.”
▶His two teachers are Kang Ho Dong and Boom
Leeteuk chooses Kang Ho Dong and Boom as the most important teachers in his MC career path.
“I will always learn a lot of things from Kang Ho Dong sunbae just by looking at him. He would often call me to the resting room and tell me to “sit at the side”. I learn about the “true nature of variety by looking at how they discuss and analyse”. There was once when he advised me that if I ‘want to be a successful MC, it would require 10 years of practice. Do not hurry, just accumulate your skills bit by bit’.”
Leeteuk’s “Teuk Academy” originated from “Boom Academy” when he worked with Boom. Although Boom left “Boom Academy” to serve in the army, Leeteuk started unleashing his ability after he got familiarised with the work environment.
“I have been hosting with Boom hyung in 6 variety shows for the past 3 years and he had been of much help to me. Even though he is currently serving the in the army, he would often contact me to cheer me on and to give me advises. I hope to take good care of this position until Boom hyung is discharged from the army and continue the show with him. By then, the show should be receiving even greater success. “
▶Thorough Self management
Leeteuk doesn’t even have any single time to rest in his daily schedule. Apart from hosting KBS2FM’s “Kiss the Radio” every night at 10PM, he is also a permanent guest on “Strong Heart” and “Star King”. He also has to concentrate on the preparation of the 4th album, which is set to release around May*. and carry out Super Show 2 Asia Tour every weekend. Not to mention about taking rest, he doesn’t even have enough time to sleep. However, Leeteuk did not neglect about the preparation for “Teck Academy” and training his body.
“Teuk Academy” relies on creativity. Every night after returning to their dorm from the radio broadcast, he would hold a discussion with Eunhyuk and Shindong to look for new ideas. Other than understanding the funny incident of the guests, we also have to look for interesting pictures on ourselves. We also have to communicate with the author noonas in order to work out the script. Because the response was great, we had to look for better ideas which gave us lots of stress.
No matter how late his schedule ends, he will always workout at the gym. Exercising at 2AM is a normal time for him; everyday he would undergo 1-2 hours of weight training and aerobic exercises.
▶Super Junior is my everything
Leeteuk’s love towards Super Junior is completely different from others. Even though he is currently active being a MC, he puts Super Junior above everything. For the year 2009, it held an great significance to him due to their 3rd album “Sorry Sorry” becoming a huge hit. However, he was very heartbroken because of all the bad occurrences happening to fellow members.
“2009 was a very significant year for Super Junior. However, the departure of Hangeng and Kangin’s incident will always be a painful ordeal for us. When Kangin had committed a mistake for the first time, I encouraged him telling him that “it’s alright”, but when he committed another mistake, I reprimanded him because I was very disappointed. Nevertheless, Kangin is still a very important member to me. Hangeng too, no matter when he comes back I’ll still welcome him back warmly.”
“At the Taiwan concert, I was extremely happy when he saw the local artists amongst the audience dancing to ‘Sorry Sorry’. I am starting to gain the confidence to begin our overseas promotions. However, I feel a bit regretful for the absence of some fellow members because only when all 13 members are gathered together is when we’re truly Super Junior.”
* The article did mention that the 4jib would be released around may but they didn’t quote it from Leeteuk so there might be a possibility that it may not be true.. and according to other sources, they might not release the album before June due to the upcoming World Cup.
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Evangeline tweets:
March 11th, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Our angelic leader~ Although I REALLY X 13 wish that ALL members will be present for 4jib, I don’t think it’s going to happen ): WHY??!! Why must these happen to our 13oys? No matter what, I still 13elive & Prom15e~
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Ruzyruz tweets:
March 11th, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Im still waiting for kangin and hangeng to return to suju. But seriusly when is kangin coming back?
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janet tweets:
March 11th, 2010 at 9:32 PM
this is the leader!! hehehehe… <3 love him so much… leeteuk hwaiting!!
and i like this too.. "Kangin is still a very important member to me. Hangeng too, no matter when he comes back I’ll still welcome him back warmly.”
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JannahHarris tweets:
March 11th, 2010 at 9:40 PM
leeteuk is a very good, nice and caring leader! hwaiting and be happy always!
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kyraa tweets:
March 11th, 2010 at 9:48 PM
i love leeteuk forever. miss kangin & kibum and miss hangeng the most ><
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enahh tweets:
March 11th, 2010 at 10:02 PM
whether 4jib will be in May or after world cup, it’s ok, i’ll wait patiently ^-^
thanks for sharing! love the article <3
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sjshineeme tweets:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
T_T…
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wow tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 12:06 AM
LEETEUK IS UNDENIABLY THE BEST LEADER EVER!
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Fina tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 2:39 AM
I respect leeteuk oppa a lot..i just hope this year everything will be alright for super junior..i still 13elieve our boys.. Keep spreading our love to super junior and always support them.. Kangin oppa and hankyung oppa do ur best..we miss u..
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Super Junior’s Leeteuk talks about Kangin and Hankyung « OH! KPOP tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 2:59 AM
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wonwoneun tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 6:25 AM
lee teuk oppa is a really good leader
tho thumbs up for you
d(^^d)
teuk oppa jjang <33333
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MeganCMY tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 7:28 AM
Let’s give a big round of applause for the best group leader in the world! Between Kang-in and Han Geng’s cases, the 4jib, the Super Show’s and the other variety shows, you can see that Leeteuk is definitely doing his best and trying his hardest to make it all good. Well, i just pray that all 13 boys can be reunited again one day. I miss Kang-in and Han Geng and Kibum!
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tatianamm tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 8:24 AM
First of all, I really think Leeteuk will be a great MC…Teukigayo is already the best part of Strong Heart in my opinion. What I love about him, and in fact all the members,is that they don’t mind doing dorky things -other idols are more reticent about this in my opinion- if that makes other people laugh and feel good. It really is one of the things about them that I love most.
And well, each and every single day I spend in the Suju fandom I get to love Teukie more and more. He really is an angel , and he’s the best leader in the world. He has to deal with so many things -and with 12 crazy members!-and he does it so well, that it makes me feel really proud. Reading that he said that Super Junior is his everything, made me both happy and sad. Happy because I love the strong bond between members (and with ELF too) but sad because given the situation, I know that even if he tries to hide it because he’s the leader and is supposed to be strong, he must be feeling devasted. All of them are, but Teukie being the leader, the ‘mommy’ of all of them… But in the other hand I was happy to see that he is still kind of optimistic about it. He doesn’t mention Kibum because well, his absence , even though we miss him too, is not because of a problem and he has already said he doesn’t want to leave, but he talked about Kangin as ‘he still is an important member’ and he even said that ‘no matter when he comes back’ , so he thinks there’s a possibility for him coming back…
Well, anyway, I wrote too much already, so…suju hwaiting, elf hwaiting! <3
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syimato tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 11:21 AM
TEUKIE, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. My eyes went wet reading this article especially when he said “Nevertheless, Kangin is still a very important member to me. Hangeng too, no matter when he comes back I’ll still welcome him back warmly” Even Teukie wont stop believing that Hangeng will come back. As for Kangin, although he was disappointed, but he still loves him and want him to return…
I promise i wont stop believing..
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vanillaicecream tweets:
March 12th, 2010 at 11:08 PM
this leader is so amazing..
eeteuk oppa..^^ hwaiting..^^
we’re waiting and ready to welcome kangin, hangeng, and kibum too..^^
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choo-choo tweets:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Aaaahh.. He’s really the best leader, I think..
Just hope he always stay healthy n keep his bright smile..
Even if it’s tiring, he still do his best.. I like it..!
Oppaaaa.. Hwaiting..^^
We’ll always support you..
Don’t be sad, Ok??
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yayaalovehangeng tweets:
March 16th, 2010 at 1:44 AM
jeez. he’s really a kind-hearted and the best hyung and leader ever. love him so much for understanding kyung and kang in . saranghae super junior ! we’ll support you no matter what. don’t fall sick >,<
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sjshineeme tweets:
March 17th, 2010 at 12:53 PM
this blog’s name should change!! twelfs=twelves?? haha…kidding
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chichan tweets:
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Leeteuk is such a caring person, which makes him a good hyung to his co-members. For me, he’s the best leader ever. I watched many variety shows with him and I think he has the qualities to be a good MC. Well, he does have a good sense of humor.
As for his statement regarding HanKyung and Kangin, I really feel for him. Kangin is someone who makes a lot of mistakes and yet, he tries to understand his situation. With HanKyung, I was about to cry really. HanKyung’s lawsuit definitely surprised us. Seriously, I miss our 13 boys. Even though KiBum isn’t mentioned, I feel that Leeteuk also misses him. I believe in Leeteuk’s words, SuJu is truly SuJu with its complete talented 13 members. I hope we’ll still see them complete as a group in the future. SUJU HWAITING~!
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