The results of the release are even more positive than predicted. I had been basing my data on the opinions of staff members at SM and information I had been given, but it seems that the success of the group is severely underestimated. I apologize for this mistake, and I will not make it in the future.

I am concerned about the overall capability of the group to keep up their performance. With health weakening due to lack of sleep, they may not be able to maintain the energy needed for the comeback. If this occurs, the comeback could fail. I recommend closer watch of the group. If their current rehearsal and performance schedule is maintained, they could end up in the hospital for exhaustion. A way to avoid this could be a more rigid schedule. Given too much free time, they're more likely to stay up with friends. With a strict time in which to sleep, they will be forced to use it.

The group's internal structure is also failing. Kim Heechul, as usual, is an issue. He is morose one minute, and psychotic another. He is quite frustrating to observation, because he does not follow any consistent patterns. The other members of Super Junior are much easier to predict, and thus easier to manipulate.

This may soon no longer be a problem, however. Due to his depression, Heechul is debating on leaving the group. I expect a much cleaner departure than that of  Han Geng. He already has many people turned against him, so I expect impact of his departure to be minimal, compared to other members of the group, except perhaps Shindong. Additionally, if he waits until after his time in the military, he may even be regarded as less of a member of the group, and thus fans will be less disappointed. I highly recommend he be released.

The only concern about this, being brought to my attention, is Heechul's vast connections in the entertainment industry. From idols from other companies to the highest rated MCs, if we were to force him to leave, the impact on the company could be quite severe. However, since this decision is his own, with no pressure from the company, their hands are tied.

Without Heechul, the group's strong dynamic is weakened. The leader, Park Jungsoo, or Leeteuk, is showing signs of losing what little control he had. This may be a time to use new ideas for the group, such as new subgroups, or a more full schedule during hiatus. Because their strong attachment to each other is weakened, they will be easier to convince into things. Negotiations should be much easier.

With Mr. Simple promotions going on, the group appears to be successful, and keeping together. There are some signs of discord, and I will have to wait to see how they will play out.

I have attached the predicted costs and benefits of the repackages planned for later this month. Soon after the new music video is shot, Heechul will leave, and we can get to work on whatever the next step with the group is.

-Han Heeyung