Super Show 9: Road was the sixth world concert tour and ninth tour overall by South Korean boy band Super Junior, in support of their eleventh studio album, The Road. The world tour commenced with three shows in Seoul from July 15–17, 2022. This tour marks the return of the group on world concert tour after three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 13, Label SJ announced that Heechul would not be joining the tour due to ongoing health issues.
Background On June 3, 2022, Super Junior announced their dates for the tour Super Show 9, before the promotion of their eleventh studio album, The Road : Keep on Going. The concert on July 17, 2022 was broadcast via Beyond LIVE. On March 16, 2023, Super Junior announced their encore concert in Seoul, titled "Super Show 9 : Road Show". The second show (April 16) will also be live-streamed via Beyond LIVE.
Critical reception Jan Lee, writing for The Straits Times highlighted their stage presence, saying they "showcased the top-notch polish and showmanship" of a K-pop act and "unlike newer groups who perhaps still feel the pressure to be perfect, Super Junior were so comfortable and at home, it was akin to a meeting with old friends." Georgie Joseph from Harian Metro, in his review of the Malaysian stop said that Super Junior were "well prepared" for the concert. He elaborated that "they are ready to bring a performance concept that is rarely seen" and "to show off their different side". He also praised the "broadway segment" in the concert, in which the band wore English nobility costume, saying it was "quite entertaining".
Setlist
Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueAudience July 15, 2022 Seoul South Korea Jamsil ArenaBeyond Live — July 16, 2022 July 17, 2022 July 30, 2022 Pak Kret Thailand Impact Arena — July 31, 2022 September 3, 2022 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium 7,500 September 17, 2022 Tangerang Indonesia Indonesia Convention Exhibition — October 10, 2022 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Axiata Arena 10,000 November 19, 2022 Hong Kong China AsiaWorld–Arena 28,000 November 20, 2022 November 25, 2022 Taipei Taiwan Taipei Arena — November 26, 2022 November 27, 2022 December 17, 2022 Pasay Philippines SM Mall of Asia Arena — December 18, 2022 February 7, 2023 Santiago Chile Movistar Arena — February 9, 2023 São Paulo Brazil Espaço Unimed — February 11, 2023 Lima Peru Estadio San Marcos 25,000 February 14, 2023 Mexico City Mexico Arena CDMX 14,000 February 15, 2023 — March 11, 2023 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Quân khu 7 Stadium — March 18, 2023 Tokorozawa Japan Belluna Dome — March 19, 2023 April 15, 2023 Seoul South Korea Jamsil ArenaBeyond Live — April 16, 2023TotalN/A
Cancelled and rescheduled shows + List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, reason for cancellation and referenceDateCityCountryVenueReason February 15, 2023Mexico CityMexico Agustín Melgar Olympic VelodromeFan boycott because of shabby facilities, resulted in venue changeAugust 6, 2022ManilaPhilippinesSM Mall of Asia ArenaDeath of Eunhyuk's father, the concert was postponed to December 9-10, 2022. Despite that, fans and the group (except for Siwon, who tested positive for COVID-19 at that time) meet with one another and performed some medley songs. Both Eunhyuk and Siwon appeared at the rescheduled concert date.
Personnel
Artists: Super Junior members Leeteuk, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun Tour organizer: SM Entertainment
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References
External links
Super Junior Official Homepage Super Junior Official Homepage (in Japanese)