Eunhyuk
A cornerstone of Super Junior's kinetic dance line, he evolved from a backup dancer into the group's sharp-witted performance director.
Born 1986 (age 40)·South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and television personality·Birthday: April 4·Millennials
Biography
Eunhyuk, born Lee Hyuk-jae in 1986, joined SM Entertainment as a teenage backup dancer and became the main rapper and dancer of Super Junior. He choreographed stages and contributed to songwriting for the group and its sub-units. His razor-sharp rap delivery and intricate dance precision made him a natural for variety shows. As Super Junior expanded globally, Eunhyuk worked in subgroups targeting Chinese and Japanese markets. His career tracks K-pop's international growth. He remains a television personality and performer in South Korea.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Eunhyuk was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Eunhyuk Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Eunhyuk's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Serves as the main dancer and lead rapper for Super Junior, a group that pioneered the large-scale, multi-subunit K-pop model.
- Is a founding member of the sub-unit Super Junior-D&E, which has released multiple successful albums in Japan and Korea.
- Regularly contributes to choreography and creative direction for Super Junior's concerts and comebacks.
- Has hosted major music shows like 'M Countdown' and is a frequent guest on popular Korean variety programs.
Did You Know?
He was a backup dancer for senior SM artists like BoA before his debut.
His stage name 'Eunhyuk' combines the Korean words for 'silver' and 'shining.'
He is known for his close, long-time friendship with fellow Super Junior member Donghae.
He served his mandatory military service as a conscripted policeman.
“The stage is my home, and the performance is my language.”
