Super Junior’s Sungmin Dishes on Dorm Life Realities
Super Junior’s Sungmin recently gave fans a hilarious peek behind the curtain of idol dormitory life, revealing a unique and competitive solution his group had for limited bathroom access: “quick shower contests.” The candid confession came during a recent appearance on KBS 1TV’s variety show, “Let’s Live Together with Hwang Shin Hye.”
On August 26th, Sungmin joined hosts Hwang Shin Hye, Yang Jung Ah, and Shin Gye Sook as a helper preparing a thanksgiving feast for their neighbors. During a conversation about communal living, Sungmin nostalgically remarked, “It would be so nice if we lived together.” He then recounted his own extensive experience, saying, “I lived in a dorm with my members for a long time. So there were some inconveniences, but sisters, didn’t you have any inconveniences?” clearly referencing his time with the Super Junior members.
The Universal Dorm Bathroom Problem
Actress Hwang Shin Hye immediately resonated with his sentiment, honestly sharing, “There was only one bathroom, so we had to wait to wash up.” This common issue in shared living spaces, particularly for large idol groups like Super Junior, often leads to creative solutions to manage daily routines.
Enter the “Quick Shower Contests”
Sungmin then dropped the unexpected and amusing detail. In response to Hwang Shin Hye’s complaint about waiting for the bathroom, he revealed, “We had quick shower contests because of washing up. The person who finished first got a prize.” This insight offers a humorous look at the daily realities and the competitive spirit that often extends even outside of stage performances among K-Pop idols.
Who Was The Fastest?
Curious, the hosts pressed him further, asking if he himself was one of the speedy contestants. Sungmin humbly admitted, “I wasn’t even among the fast ones. The fastest were like, ‘How can you shower that fast?’ They’d go in and come right back out.” The image of Super Junior members racing against the clock for a shower prize is undoubtedly one that will bring a smile to many ELFs (Super Junior fans). Yang Jung Ah then comically pointed a finger at Hwang Shin Hye, declaring, “Our number one was Hwang Shin Hye unnie. She finished in three minutes,” though Hwang Shin Hye quickly defended herself with a laugh, saying, “Don’t exaggerate. It wasn’t three minutes.“ This lighthearted exchange perfectly capped off Sungmin’s entertaining stroll down memory lane.
