Super Junior’s Sungmin Opens Up About Feeling “Alone” During Group Hiatus and the Members Who Quietly Stayed by His Side

Super Junior’s Sungmin has shared one of his most honest reflections yet on the years he spent away from group activities. Looking back on the period after his marriage, he described the emotional distance from promotions as a time when he felt like an outsider, even while still carrying the identity of a Super Junior member.

“It Felt Like I Was Alone” During Super Junior Milestones

Sungmin revealed that the absence from key group anniversaries, especially the 10th anniversary promotions, left a deep emotional mark.

At a time when Super Junior were celebrating historic moments together, he was watching from the outside. He admitted that the feeling of being left out was strongest then, describing it as a period when the reality of the separation truly hit him.

Although time helped him process those emotions, he acknowledged that the sense of regret still remains.

Gratitude for Super Junior and the Years They Built Together

Despite the hiatus, Sungmin spoke with clear appreciation for his time in the group.

He emphasized that the glory and success he experienced were never achieved alone, crediting the members, staff, and fans for creating those moments. For him, being part of Super Junior is still a defining chapter of his life and something he feels a responsibility to repay in the future.

Rather than distancing himself from the group’s legacy, he framed his current path as a continuation of it in a different form.

A Relationship That Never Fully Disappeared

While their activities no longer overlap, Sungmin shared that his bond with the members has not been completely cut off.

He explained that they do not frequently talk about work, but they continue to check in on each other in small, meaningful ways. He even revealed that Kim Heechul recently sent him a gift of premium beef, and that the members still reach out on holidays and birthdays.

These gestures, though quiet, show that the long history between them remains intact.

Finding His Own Color After Super Junior Promotions

Sungmin said the years away from group activities ultimately led him to discover his own musical direction and identity.

He now sees that period not only as a time of hardship but also as a process of personal growth that allowed him to return with a clearer sense of who he is as an artist.

Rather than trying to recreate the past, he is focused on building a new chapter while carrying the meaning of his Super Junior years with him.

A Story Still Connected to Super Junior

His reflections make it clear that, even after a decade-long gap, Super Junior remains central to his narrative.

The group represents both the peak of his early career and the emotional challenge of stepping away, but also the relationships and memories that continue to shape him today.

For fans who followed the journey from the beginning, Sungmin’s words offer a rare glimpse into what it means to be part of a legendary group — even during the years spent apart.