Heechul Won’t Be Part Of Super Junior’s Comeback, But He Was Included In The Teaser Image In The Best Way

Super Junior is coming back with seven members in a latin-inspired mini album titled “One More Time”.

The five-track special album will include Ryeowook for the first time since he enlisted in the military in 2016.

Heechul is not participating in the comeback, and directly addressed his absence during a live update, telling fans it was due to his health and busy schedule.

“Even though it’s a pity, I couldn’t go to Macau and I might not be able to participate in the activities this time around and record songs. I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I should go to Macau, but because of the problems in my leg, it is still hard for me to focus on the activities. My personality is just like this…when I find anything that’s embarrassing or uncomfortable (not being able to show himself perfectly) then I should just not participate (in the activities). That’s why health is the most important… I’m also taking care of Kyuhyun, because we are both stuck with bad health.” — Heechul

SM Entertainment‘s label Label S&J has confirmed Super Junior’s comeback date for October 8 and released a “One More Time” teaser image, to the delight of fans!

Although Heechul couldn’t participate in the comeback, Super Junior didn’t leave Heechul out, tagging him in the “sky” as the self-labelled “Big Space Star”!

Fans think the gesture was extremely heartwarming and make the pain of Heechul’s absence just a little bit more bearable.

I will really miss Heechul on this comeback but it's so nice they still tagged him where he ought to be.😂 Now go and be healthy, our Space Big Star. #SuperJunior #OneMoreTimeSJ https://t.co/XMVlPqyYvC

— E! (@efangirlako) September 17, 2018

We'll miss you so much in comeback our heechul 💙💙@sjofficial #SUPERJUNIOR #OneMoreTimeSJ #OneMoreTime #LabelSJ #LatinPop pic.twitter.com/zn8DiLLc3i

— cookie (@mariamazzam20) September 17, 2018

It's Super Junior comeback without Heechul 💔 pic.twitter.com/kVl98B5SiS

— MissKimHeenim (@HeenimMiss) September 17, 2018

This is so cute!! >< so he is a sky? Or what? But the important thing is our heehul always be there event not joining, he will always support & give his love to suju and ELF~god bless u hee! Waiting you always to be back & get well soon!! 😍 #Heechul #OneMoreTimeSJ @HeeZZinPang pic.twitter.com/goihXCIRbg

— 엘프🌙☀ (@siwonips) September 17, 2018

Fans are also noticing an empty space between Eunhyuk and Leeteuk where Heechul could have been.

they really left 1 space for Heechul 😭😭
if only heechul join this it would be more lit 😭💙 but its okay, health is more important,its okay fighting for your healt Heenim 🙆💙#SuperJunior #OneMoreTimeSJ #SJ #슈퍼주니어 #ELF pic.twitter.com/pRnoKXeMna

— #이teuk🐥윤jisung🐧유ta🐱찬yeol🐯 (@special_dila) September 17, 2018

I love how they always leave some space for Heechul 😭😭😭😭😭#OneMoreTimeSJ pic.twitter.com/KQdiQCaAWd

— 🥀 chloé (@heechulyie) September 17, 2018

And some ELFs have even photoshopped Heechul into the teaser image!

because hyukjae and teuk left a big space in this photo, i did a thing…… @HeeZZinPang ♥️ #OneMoreTimeSJ pic.twitter.com/aHaMehtYxH

— ♥︎ 슈주 👑 (@b0icelf) September 17, 2018