Super Junior members were discovered through various ways, including auditions and talent competitions 🎤. For example, Han Geng was chosen from among three thousand applicants during auditions held in Beijing, China, which was SM Entertainment’s first overseas casting event 🌏. Meanwhile, Leeteuk, Yesung, and Eunhyuk were selected after auditioning for SM Entertainment’s annual casting system in Seoul, where they showcased their talents 🎭.
Heechul and Kangin were recruited in 2002, along with Kibum, who was discovered by a casting agent in Los Angeles, California 🌴. Siwon became a trainee after being scouted in 2003, and Shindong joined the group in 2004 🕺. Ryeowook won a singing competition called the Chin Chin Youth Festival in 2004, which led to him becoming a trainee just before Super Junior’s debut 🎶.
Sungmin and Donghae became trainees after winning first place in an SM-sponsored contest in 2001, demonstrating their skills in singing and dancing 💃. Kyuhyun, who joined the group in 2006, also won third place in the 2005 Chin Chin Youth Festival, highlighting his vocal talents 🎵. Overall, the members were discovered through a combination of auditions, competitions, and scouting by SM Entertainment 🌟.