Eric Nam: Super Junior's Vocal Maknae Book 1: Beginnings

~Mr. Simple

August 2011

After months of dormancy, Super Junior began to prepare for their fifth album: Mr Simple featuring a funkier, sleeker concept with Eric Nam playing a more pivotal role as Siwon's equal. His solo debut was an instant hit scoring up high the Gaon charts and being the second SM artist after BoA to do so with Hallyu YouTubers reacting to it. Afterwords he was got to a brief interview Eugene where he talked about his struggles as an idol and the process that led to his debut. It opened up about the challenges being an oversees idol face with their dual identity.

Eric's costume like his hyungs was a dark fashionable jacket and greyish khakis. The only thing that made him stand out was his green shit buttoned shirt and his hair was dyed hazelnut. He wore a small necklace assessory to complete his style.

The boys were currently in white studio room with Sooman and Tak supervising.

"Yo Rick my man, you're looking so handsome." Eunhyuk gave a pat on the back. He had an usually blonde hair, probably from using a lot of dye.

"It feels like you're bolder with each comeback. I like it." Heechul complimented. He wore a cool pair of shades that compliment his long curly hair.

"I think we all are hyung. I totally dig Rick's choice of wardrobe." Donghae gave a pat on the shoulder. His hair was gelled upward similar to Eric's.

Siwon too had the same style. Of course formal suits was Siwon's natural state so it didn't faze Eric.

Shindong wore a red jacket and his hair was reddish in color. His weight stayed relatively the same. He sported a bowl cut for the occasion.

Leeteuk's hair was gelled in a way that looked unnatural, but Eric chose to stay quiet. Yesung's hair had a frizzled look and he seemed a little grumpy today. Wookie's hair was also dyed red with a odd choice of red and blue to pop him out. Kyuhyun was perhaps to most normal looking with his hairstyle remaining unchanged.

"I'm so excited Eric-ah! I've been waiting for months to do a brand new one." Wookie expressed his excitement.

"It's about time, was beginning to get tired of performing Bonamana a for a millionth time." Eunhyuk said with relief.

"I wish Kibum-ah was here. I know he would've rocked this concept easy." Nam said with a hint of sadness. Kibum has been so focused on his acting career, he's barely around to communicate. Of course, it was his choice and they had to respect it.

"I bet that Ailee would've love to see you in that suit." Donghae teased.

Suddenly the memory of them eating at the cafe reassured.

"No wonder why he was acting like a wimp. Like come on, you're literally called the nations boyfriend yet you act like a schoolgirl everytime you're with her. Just kiss already!" Eunhyuk shook his head.

"You're both such complete jerks you know that." Eric did a childish pout. He wanted to curse, but his Christian side prevented him from doing so.

"Alright everyone that's enough chit chat, now remember what we practiced." Sooman ordered.

"I think you'll be impressed Sooman-nim, these boys have practiced hard this month. I have full confidence in their promotions." Tak said with a confident smile.

(Siwon) Because you naughty, naughty (Eric) hey! Mr. Simple
(Siwon) Because you naughty, naughty syuju ganda!

(Kyuhyun) Sesangi nae mamdaero an doendago hwaman naemyeon an dwae
Geureol pillyo eobtji
(Siwon) Geokjeongdo paljada jageun ire neomu yeonyeonhaji malja
Mome jochi anha

(Heechul) Seongjeogi johatdaga nappatdaga geureon geoji mwo heung!
Siljeogi ollatdaga tteoreojyeotda geureon ttaedo itji
(Donghae) Eojjeomyeon gwaenchanha swieo ganeun geotdo joha
Modeun geosi ttae, ttae, ttae, ttae, ttaega inneun geonikka

(Yesung) Geudaega namjaramyeon chingul manna
Sul han jane teoreobeorigo (alright!) alright
(Eric) Geudaega yeojaramyeon chingul manna
Suda tteoreo nallyeobeorigo (alright!) alright, alright

Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero meotjyeo
Bwara miss Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaero yeppeo (S J call!)
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero meotjyeo
Bwara miss Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaero yeppeo (S J call!)

(Eunhyuk) Gaja gaja eoseo gaja makhyeosseul ttaen doragaja
Golchi apa jukgetdamyeon oneul haruman nolgo boja
(Sungmin) An geuraedo geochin sesang jugeora ttwimyeon naman jichyeo
Gidaryeobwa akkyeodwo bwa neoui nari got ol tenikka

Blow your mind (Eunhyuk) gara Mr. Simple
Blow your mind (Leeteuk) ttaega watjanha duryeowo malgo
Blow your mind gaja (Shindong) Mr. Simple
Blow your mind (Shindong) ttaega watjanha junbi dwaetjanha

Sok sseongneun iri han du gaji anin sesange urin sara
Geugeon aedo ara
Mwo ireoke eoryeomna uri jal meokgo jal jago tto jalhamyeon
Geureoke hamyeon doeji

(Ryeowook) Geudaega hwaga namyeon chingul manna
Dwitdamhwaro pureobeorigo (alright!) alright
(Eric) Geudaega goeropdamyeon norae bulleo
Sori jilleo nallyeobeorigo (alright!) alright, alright

Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero meotjyeo
Bwara miss Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaero yeppeo (S J call!)
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero meotjyeo
Bwara miss Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaero yeppeo (S J call!)

(Eunhyuk) Dance (Leeteuk) jayuran ge mwo geuri byeolgeo inna
(Donghae) Just get it get it
Sosohan iltarui jaemi
Dungdungdung kungkungkung
(Shindong) Sarainneun geudael neukkigo sipna
(Donghae) Just grab it grab it
(Shindong) Gaseum ttwineun nae kkumdeurui yaegi
Dungdungdung kungkungkung
(Because you naughty, naughty)

(Kyuhyun) Ije geokjeong hajima apen joheun nari ol geoya
Simgakhan yaegin da dwiro mirwodugo
(Yesung) Oneureun barkge useobwa
Geudaeui hwanhan useume modu gibun johajyeo

Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero meotjyeo
Bwara miss Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaero yeppeo (S J call!)
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero meotjyeo
Bwara miss Simple, Simple
Geudaeneun geudaero yeppeo (S J call!)

(Siwon) Gaja gaja eoseo gaja makhyeosseul ttaen doragaja
Golchi apa jukgetdamyeon oneul haruman nolgo boja
(Ryeowook) An geuraedo geochin sesang jugeora ttwimyeon naman jichyeo
(Eric) Gidaryeobwa akkyeodwo bwa neoui nari got ol tenikka

Blow your mind gara Mr. Simple
Blow your mind ttaega watjanha duryeowo malgo
Blow your mind gaja Mr. Simple
Blow your mind gara Mr. Simple
Music end