Kyuhyun Grateful for Antenna's Generous Support Amidst Super Junior Activities

Kyuhyun of Super Junior expressed his gratitude for Antenna's generous support on 'Problem Child in House'.

On the July 3rd episode of KBS 2TV's variety show 'Problem Child in House', Super Junior members Shindong and Kyuhyun appeared as guests, celebrating their 20-year career as long-standing idols.

When the MCs expressed surprise at Kyuhyun's first appearance on the show, he humorously remarked, "I thought I was banned from KBS," bringing laughter to the set.

During the episode, Shindong revealed that he feels awkward around Kyuhyun, who never plays pranks on him. Shindong shared that he once invited Kyuhyun to his home, but Kyuhyun left after just 30 minutes, which hurt his feelings. Kyuhyun explained, "There were about 30 pairs of shoes. I don't like being around too many people."

Shindong enjoys drinking in social settings, while Kyuhyun prefers pairing drinks with a small group of friends. Their lifestyles also differ; Shindong described Kyuhyun's home as cluttered, while he himself is a minimalist, throwing away an item every time he buys something new.



When asked if they expected to become a long-lasting group after overcoming the 'seven-year curse', Kyuhyun said, "Rather than thinking about the 20th anniversary, we lived each year focusing on that year."

Shindong recalled, "Initially, we weren't a formal group. It was more like a 'graduation' concept where some would go on to be singers or entertainers," revealing that he didn't have any singing parts in their first album, only performing.

On the secret to their 20-year run without disbanding, Shindong said, "We realized that if Super Junior disbanded, the fandom would split. We believe staying together is key to longevity, and we're smart enough to protect that," with Kyuhyun agreeing.



Shindong mentioned he has renewed his contract with SM Entertainment for the third time. When asked if he included any special clauses, he said, "I considered adding a solo album clause, but didn't include it because it felt odd to do so alone."

Meanwhile, Kyuhyun, who left SM last year after 18 years and signed with Antenna, addressed rumors about a multi-billion won signing bonus. Shindong teased, "I heard you got a huge signing bonus?" Kyuhyun replied, "I joined without taking a signing bonus."

Kyuhyun expressed his gratitude, saying, "I told them I wanted to prioritize Super Junior activities, and they said that was a given. They don't touch the profits from group activities either. It's a loss for Antenna, but they were considerate," surprising everyone. Shindong jokingly asked, "Antenna seems like a great company. Any openings?"

Photo = KBS broadcast screen

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jo Hyejin