Devil (Super Junior album)

Devil is a compilation album and eighth studio album released by South Korean boy band Super Junior, released on July 16, 2015, by SM Entertainment.[1] Released as a "special album", the album features 9 members, marking the return of Yesung after his mandatory military service.[2] The album also marks the first album without Shindong and Sungmin, due to mandatory military service.[3] Devil is the final release to feature Kangin before his hiatus and eventual departure from Super Junior in 2019.[4][5]

Devil
Devil album cover
Compilation album by
Super Junior
Released16 July 2015 (2015-07-16)
Recorded2015
StudioSM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
GenreK-pop, soul, R&B, dance, rock
Length36:36
52:15 (Repackaged Edition)
LanguageKorean, Mandarin
LabelSM
Super Junior chronology
Mamacita
(2014)		 Devil
(2015)		 Play
(2017)
Magic (Super Junior Special Album Part 2) Front Cover
Singles from Devil
  1. "Devil"
    Released: 16 July 2015
Singles from Magic
  1. "Magic"
    Released: 16 September 2015

Background

After announcing that Super Junior returned with special album Devil on July 16 to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary, S.M. Entertainment released a comical trailer, heightening fans' anticipation for the comeback. The agency said, 'Friendship and trust among members along with gratitude toward fans' love are the foundation for the album.'[1][6][7]

Production and composition

Producing team The Stereotypes worked with SM's resident composer Kenzie on title song "Devil" for a trendy melody, effectively marking the departure of the group from its usual title track production with another resident SM songwriter-producer Yoo Youngjin, the one who writes for the group's title tracks since debut.[8] The lyrics liken a man madly in love to the disposition of the devil. The performance for "Devil" was created by choreographer Tony Testa and SM's performance director BeatBurger. The Super Junior members also offered their own insights, leading to the creation of a fun, well-woven choreography with simple motions that showcase the group's laidback charms.[9]

The album has a total of 10 tracks including the title song "Devil". The album involves many other singers for collaboration songs such as Lee Seung Hwan, and Kim Yoon Ah, Epitone Project and Kang Jun-Woo. Member Lee Donghae participated in writing lyrics and composing for the album.[10] The tracks are partly classified by the group's subunits, which include Super Junior-K.R.Y., Super Junior-T, Super Junior-M and Super Junior-D&E.[7]

Promotion

Release

Super Junior held its press conference to commemorate its special album Devil release at SMTOWN COEX Artium in Samsung-dong, Seoul on July 15, 2015.[11]

Live Performance

The group made their comeback performance on the Korean music show M! Countdown with the songs "Devil" and "Don't Wake Me Up" on July 16, 2015 and kept promotions going on Music Bank, Music Core and Inkigayo.[11]

Super Show 6

Super Junior first showcased its song during its encore concert Super Show 6 in Seoul, over two days from July 11 to 12. Super Junior performed 4 songs from the album, including the title song "Devil", "We Can", "Don't Wake Me Up" and "Alright".[10][12]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Devil"KenzieKenzie, The Stereotypes, Micah Powell3:36
2."Simply Beautiful"Cho YoonkyoungHyuk Shin, DK, Marco Reyes (a.k.a. Mrey), Jarah Gibson, Jeffrey Patrick Lewis (a.k.a. Jeffrey Lewis)4:03
3."Stars Appear..." (별이 뜬다)Epitone ProjectEpitone Project3:45
4."Good Love"KenzieKenzie, Stereotypes, Micah Powell3:20
5."We Can" (SJ-KRY)Lee SeunghwanLee Seunghwan, Hwang Seong Je3:58
6."Don't Wake Me Up" (SJ-D&E)Donghae, Team One SoundDonghae, Team One Sound3:08
7."Love At First Sight" (첫눈에 반했습니다; SJ-T)Kang JunwooKang Junwoo3:44
8."Forever With You" (每天; SJ-M)Zhou MiAndreas Oberg, Martin K, lLANG3:12
9."Rock'n Shine!"Kim YoonahKim Yoonah3:55
10."Alright"Donghae, Eunhyuk, Team One SoundDonghae, Team One Sound3:55
Total length:36:36
Magic (Repackaged Edition)
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Magic"Cho Yoon KyungPurple J (이주형), G-High, Thomas Sardorf3:35
2."Devil"KenzieKenzie, The Stereotypes, Micah Powell3:36
3."Simply Beautiful"Cho YoonkyoungHyuk Shin, DK, Marco Reyes (a.k.a. Mrey), Jarah Gibson, Jeffrey Patrick Lewis (a.k.a. Jeffrey Lewis)4:03
4."You Got It" (놈, 놈, 놈; Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Eunhyuk, Donghae)Leeteuk, Heechul, Eunhyuk, Team One SoundThe Stereotypes, Three4:23
5."Dorothy" (도로시; SJ-KRY)Kim Jin AhLee Sang Jun4:24
6."Sarang♥" (Leeteuk, Heechul)Heechul, Team One SoundLeeteuk, Team One Sound3:17
7."Stars Appear..." (별이 뜬다)Epitone ProjectEpitone Project3:45
8."Good Love"KenzieKenzie, Stereotypes, Micah Powell3:20
9."We Can" (SJ-KRY)Lee SeunghwanLee Seunghwan, Hwang Seong Je3:58
10."Don't Wake Me Up" (SJ-D&E)Donghae, Team One SoundDonghae, Team One Sound3:08
11."Love At First Sight" (첫눈에 반했습니다; SJ-T)Kang JunwooKang Junwoo3:44
12."Forever With You" (每天; SJ-M)Zhou MiAndreas Oberg, Martin K, lLANG3:12
13."Rock'n Shine!"Kim YoonahKim Yoonah3:55
14."Alright"Donghae, Eunhyuk, Team One SoundDonghae, Team One Sound3:55
Total length:52:15

Personnel

Credit for Devil are adapted from the album.

Credit for Magic are adapted from the album.

Chart

Album chart

Weekly charts
Chart (2015) Peak
Position
South Korean Domestic Album (Gaon)[13] 1
South Korean Album (Gaon)[14] 1

Year-end chart
Chart Position
2015 South Korean Albums (Gaon)[15] 9

Single charts
Country Chart Song Sales Peak
Position		 Ref
South Korea Gaon Digital Chart (General) Devil 293,660 21 [16]

Album sales
Gaon Monthly Album Chart, South Korea
YearMonthDevilMagic (Repackaged Edition)Ref
SalesAccumulative salesSalesAccumulative sales
2015July135,913135,913––[17]
August31,314167,227––
September498167,72590,50490,504
October–167,7253,78394,287
November–167,72536894,655
December147167,74232894,983
2016January160167,902–94,983
February336168,23835795,340
March-168,23811995,459
April-168,238-95,459
May171168,409-95,459
June115168,5249595,554
July92168,616-95,554
Total264,170+

Release history
CountryDateFormatDistributing label
South KoreaJuly 16, 2015
September 16, 2015 (Repackaged Edition)		Digital download, CD
Digital download, CD		KT Music
TaiwanAugust 14, 2015CDAvex Trax

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef
2015 17th Mnet Asian Music Awards Album of the Year Devil Nominated [18]
5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Artist of the Year (Album) - 3rd quarter Won [19]
30th Golden Disk Awards Disk Bonsang Won [20]
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See also

References
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  2. "Super Junior Believes 'Devil' Will Be Group's New Representative Song". CJ E&M enewsWorld. July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  3. "Super Junior Use Sungmin, Shindong Cutouts for Comeback Stage on Inkigayo". idolwow. July 20, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  4. https://news.nate.com/view/20160610n06854
  5. https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/11/kangin-quits-super-junior-14-years-apologises-bandmates-10176333/
  6. "Tablo Tweets His Love for Super Junior's 'Devil' Trailer". CJ E&M enewsWorld. July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
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  13. "2015년 39주차". Gaon. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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  15. "2015년 Album Chart". Gaon. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  16. "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
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  20. "The 30th Golden Disc Awards". The Golden Disc Awards. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
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