Label SJ confirmed in a statement in August 2019 that Heechul decided to sit out of performances for their upcoming ninth album Time Slip and the Super Show 8 concert, but will be included in the album as well as Super Junior's variety appearances. The label further clarified in March 2020 that although he may not be ...

Why did Heechul leave Super Junior?

“We are originally Super Junior 05 so us two would only participate that year and leave afterwards. But the group was so successful that it went on the next year,” Heechul said. ... This was the reason why he left Super Junior and pursued acting. “I raised my hand and said, 'I'm going to leave the group.

Who is Heechul closest to in Super Junior?

One of Heechul's nicknames is "Kim Condom," for how safe of a sunbae he is despite having many female celebrity friends. Though Heechul is close with nearly every female idol under SM Entertainment, one of his closest friends is Red Velvet's Seulgi, who he gave the nickname of "Butterfly" to.