Maps of Music

The Renaissance (2021)

Where the lyrics of The Renaissance take you, and where it was really made.

The album was postponed more than once, moving from a December 2020 target to a March 16, 2021 release.

Key places

Recording site Seoul Studio — Seoul Studio is credited with recording track 9 of The Renaissance. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The Renaissance is the eleventh Korean-language studio album, twelfth overall, by Super Junior
Released March 16, 2021 by SM Entertainment
Marks the group's fifteenth anniversary
Vocals by nine members: Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun

The pre-release song 'The Melody' came out November 6, 2020 to celebrate the 15th anniversary
Leeteuk and Yesung took part in writing the lyrics
The album was originally planned for December 2020
On December 9, 2020, Label SJ stated the release was delayed to January 2021
On January 8, 2021, Label SJ announced a February 16, 2021 release date
On February 1, 2021, Label SJ delayed the album again, citing unavoidable circumstances, to March 16, 2021

Credits list several recording studios, including SM Yellow Tail Studio, Doobdoob Studio, SM LVYIN Studio and SM SSAM Studio
Seoul Studio is credited with recording track 9
Mixing credits go to SM studios such as SM Blue Cup Studio, SM Blue Ocean Studio and SM Concert Hall Studio
Mastering was done by 821 Sound for most tracks and by Sonic Korea for track 2

1	SUPER	1:30
2	House Party	4:01
3	Burn the Floor	3:25
4	Paradox	3:17
5	Closer	3:30
6	The Melody	3:11
7	Raining Spell for Love (remake version)	3:17
8	Mystery	2:57
9	More Days with You	4:13
10	Tell Me Baby	3:10

Formed by SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man in 2005 as a 12-member group with rotational members.
The rotational concept was abandoned after Kyuhyun joined in 2006, and the group became known as Super Junior.
Debuted on November 6, 2005 with the single "Twins (Knock Out)" on Inkigayo.
Media dubbed them the "Kings of Hallyu Wave" for their contribution to the Korean Wave.

Current active members: Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun.
Han Geng left in 2011, Kibum in 2015, Kangin in 2019.

"Sorry, Sorry" (2009) brought international recognition and was the group's best-selling single in South Korea.
Formed multiple subgroups, including Super Junior-M, Super Junior-T and Super Junior-K.R.Y.
Won Teen Choice Awards' International Artist and Best Fandom in 2015.
Released the 11th studio album The Road in 2023 and the 12th studio album Super Junior25 in 2025 for the 20th anniversary.

Ruby C of NME reviewed the album and gave it four out of five stars
NME: the album's songs after 'House Party' fell under two contrasting concepts
NME: those two concepts formed an interesting paradox, with songs showing the band's musical evolution and songs that evoke nostalgia
Overall reception was generally positive
Title song 'House Party' was promoted at the comeback show 'Super Junior Comeback Show House Party' on Mnet on March 16, 2021
The group also performed their earlier hit 'U' in the same show
On the release day, the group confirmed filming for You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, 11 years after their last group appearance there
The album was released after three schedule changes, with the final release on March 16, 2021

The album was released as part of the group's fifteenth anniversary celebration.
Nine of the group's members provided vocals, with the lineup listed as Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun.
Label SJ delayed the album a second time on February 1, 2021, due to unavoidable circumstances.
The group's return to Sketchbook came 11 years after their last group appearance on the show.
The album's Korean Wikipedia entry lists it as the group's 10th Korean-language studio album.