SuperM talks their first full-length album 'Super One' — 'You can expect great synergy between the seven members'

• SuperM, a K-pop supergroup comprised of members of EXO, Shinee, NCT 127, and WayV, is returning on September 25 with a full-length album, "Super One."
• The group has released two lead singles ahead of the album: "100" and "Tiger Inside."
• Insider caught up with the group to discuss their newest single "Tiger Inside," as well as what fans can look forward to on the upcoming album.

Less than a year after their explosive, chart-topping debut, SuperM — the SM Entertainment K-pop supergroup known as the "Avengers of K-pop" — is gearing up to release a full-length album on September 25.

SuperM is comprised of Baekhyun and Kai of EXO, Taemin of Shinee, Taeyong and Mark of NCT 127, and Ten and Lucas of WayV. They've been staying plenty busy in 2020: SuperM kicked off the "Beyond Live" concert series with a virtual concert on April 26, bringing in viewers from 109 different countries, and has been preparing for the release of its upcoming album with two lead singles: "100" on August 14, and most recently, "Tiger Inside," which the group released September 1.

The group's members have also been releasing music solo: Baekhyun released a mini-album in May, Taemin is set to release an album on September 7, and Kai is working on a solo album as well. Their groups have also released music: Taeyong and Mark released an album and a repackage album with NCT 127 this spring, and Ten and Lucas released WayV's first full-length album in June.

SuperM's debut EP, led by the iconic single "Jopping," debuted at a historic number one slot on the Billboard 200 albums chart back in 2019. The group's staggering performance acumen belies years of collective experience, but what makes them so special is the synergy between the members themselves.

Insider caught up with the group to discuss their newest single, "Tiger Inside," as well as how their upcoming album "Super One" brings them together as artists.

Insider: Over the past several months, all of you seem to have been very busy with group and solo promotions. What has it been like to come back together as SuperM while also promoting solo or with other groups?

Baekhyun: It's been a while since we've all gotten together but regardless, it felt very easy — like we were reuniting with family. Everyone was very passionate and committed to doing their best so it made the entire process [of preparing for our comeback] very enjoyable. All the members are full of energy and incredibly talented in singing and dancing so I'm very excited for everyone to see that.

Insider: It's been close to a year since your debut as SuperM. How has your relationship with each other changed during that time?

Mark: We have all definitely gotten closer and our teamwork has strengthened. It seems like we all know each other well enough now, and so we move more like one and as a whole. It's really fun and it's always a pleasure to be a part of this team and to be with the guys.

Insider: Can you describe your newest single "Tiger Inside" briefly? What kinds of sentiments do you hope to capture with it?

Ten: 'Tiger Inside' sends a message of overcoming hardships by bringing out the inner beast (bravery and courage) that's hidden within all of us. Some parts of the choreography are inspired by movements of a tiger which I think is very impressive.

Insider: What can fans expect from your upcoming album "Super One," and what are you looking forward to the most about it?

Mark: Fans can expect a lot of different-styled songs and hear how SuperM interpreted each of them in our own ways. Some songs are of genres that may seem very new to our fans, but I assure them that they won't regret listening to it. I am looking forward to our first full-length album's release!! I personally enjoy listening to our album already, and I can't wait to show it to the world. Most importantly, I hope everyone can gain even just a little positivity through our album and receive some strength and motivation to not give up and instead, overcome. We can do this together.

Insider: The teasers for the album have been showcasing your individual stories as artists and humans. It feels more vulnerable than the unfalteringly confident messages you've given on singles like "100" and "Jopping." How does that vulnerability play into the upcoming album?

Taemin: I think this new album gives us an opportunity to dig deeper and showcase SuperM's identity a bit more. Fans can expect growth and a more upgraded version of SuperM.

Insider: Obviously, things are quite a bit different now when it comes to connecting with fans than before the pandemic. How do you hope to connect with your fans during this time?

Taeyong: To make sure our fans feel the same level of joy as they would when we see them in person, we are consistently trying to create those opportunities with content like Beyond Live, the world's first online-only concert. Regardless of the situation, we are always trying to stay connected with our fans to maintain our close relationship with them.

Insider: My favorite thing about SuperM's music is the way that it seems to reference back to the members' other group and solo releases. How do you hope to showcase those influences, and SuperM's unique style, on the upcoming album?

Ten: The concept of our upcoming album is about becoming 'One' — bringing all of us together, and also shows off each member's music styles and individual colors, which I think makes the album unique, allowing us to showcase a new side of SuperM. You can expect great synergy between the seven members so please look forward to that!

Insider: Transportation — cars, trains, spaceships, helicopters, tanks, it feels like everything! — have featured prominently in your music videos. Do any of you have a favorite transportation mode or set that you've filmed on?

Lucas: My personal favorite is the set where I shot my solo scene — the scene in the '100' video, where I'm tied up inside a spaceship conveying a sense of speed which fits well with the theme of track.

Insider: Is there anything else that you'd like to add about yourselves or the upcoming album?

Kai: Please look forward to our first full-length album 'Super One'! We worked really hard on it and can't wait for you guys to hear it. I'm personally working on my solo album, so stay tuned for that as well. See you soon!

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