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19 Juni 2009

Max Chang Min


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Height: 188cm

Weight: 61kg 

Birthplace: Seoul 
Blood Type: B 
Hobbies: Music, singing, eating Specialty: Singing, dancing Position: High vocal
Shim Changmin (심창민) was grouped with the youngest participants in the audition. Like Xiah Junsu, he impressed the judges with his powerful voice. He joined the band under the name Choikang Changmin (최강창민; the English counterpart to his stage name is Max). Choikang in Korean means “the best;” “Max” became an international rendition of this name. ~from wikipeida.org
Name: Shim Changmin
Stage Name: Choikang(Max) Changmin
Date of Birth: 18th Febuary’1988
Place of Birth: Seoul
Height / Weight: 188CM / 61KG
Bloodtype: B
Interests: Listening to music, singing
Strengths: Singing, dancing 6th Annual SM Entertainment: Best Youth Competition 1st Place and ‘Best Singing’ Award
When recording TVXQ’s debut single ‘Hug’, Choikang Changmin had something else to worry about other than work. His grandmother, who doted on him the most, was ill at that period of time. Apart from giving his best in his career, he kept worrying about his grandmother’s condition. Changmin had even hurt his vocals during that period of time, due to him practicing their songs hard. But he persevered and finished the recording. ~cassiopeiasg.com
An aquarius born in 1988, his blood type is B. Is greedy when it comes to music, so sometimes cries when he isn’t satisfied with his singing. Because his parents are teachers, he is also very competitive and tries very hard at schoolwork and reading. Though the youngest in the group, he is the most modest and has the deepest thoughts. Can be honest and blunt when he strongly believes that something should not be done. Though shy at first, he is a very bright boy when you get to know him well. Followed his friend to an SM contest and luckily won the Best Singer award.
ChoiKang Changmin, whose high note is outstanding
The youngest of our group Choikang Changmin is a crybaby. When his singing goes wrong he cries. But he has a brave side to him too. Starting from elementary school in 6th grade, he delivered newspapers as a part-time job. Changmin is the youngest in the family and group but noone can complete against his singing. His high note is so outstanding that he doesn’t know what octave it goes up to. He says that hes worries that if he knows it might interrupt his singing. Changmin is a quiet person and doesn’t talk very much. In an interview, he only says 2 or 3 things in the end. Changmin is a clear person who reads the Harry Potter Series and tells everyone about it. He particpated in a singing contest and won an award. That led him to be a singer but before that he was regular student.

Micky Yoo Chun


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* Name: Micky Yoo Chun
* Real name: Park Yu Cheon
* Profession: Singer and actor
* Birthdate: 04-06-1986
* Birthplace: Seoul 
* Height: 182cm
* Weight: 64kg
* Star sign: Gemini
* Blood type: O
* Talent agency: SM Entertainment 
TV Shows
* Vacation (2006)
* Rainbow Romance (2005)
* Banjun Drama (SBS, 2005) 
Trivia
* Kpop group: TVXQ
* Official debut: 031226 BoA and Britney Spears Showcase (TVXQ)
* Yoochun lived in Fairfax, Virginia for roughly four years before he auditioned for Brothers Entertainment and was sent to Korea to SM Entertainment.
* Micky was Park’s English nickname when he lived in Virginia.

Xiah Junsu


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Stage Name: Xiah
Real Name: Kim JunSu 
Position: Vocal (Baritenor)
Age: 20/22 (Western/Korean)
Registered: January 1st, 1987
Birth date: December 15, 1986
Birthplace : Kyung Gi Do
Education: 3rd year university student
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Games, singing, piano and soccer
Special Ability: Singing and dancing
6th Starlight Casting System (casted through here)
SBS Saturday’s Here (KangTa, Moon HeeJun’s Showdown of the Century) KangTa’s Team - Lead Vocal
Born on January 1, 1987, he is a capricorn. Has the middle-high vocal part in the group. The group labels him as an innocent and bright boy. On the other hand, he makes a 180 degree change on stage and performs with great charisma. Maintains order and balance in the group when they face difficulty. Possibly because of his long 6 year training, he is very empathetic and thinks a lot about people’s feelings. Plays the piano well and is very poetic — he enjoys writing poems. One of his dreams in life is to have his writing published into a book. One of his motivations in his singing career is the unachieved dream of his mother, who once dreamed of being a star.
Xiah Junsu, who wanted to become an athlete
In our group, there is a member who gets support from girls who were former Miss Koreas. Why? Because Junsu’s mom is a former Miss Korea. I guess Joonsu got his pretty and delicate looks from his mom. Junsu was known in his junior high years to be a good singer. In the morning gatherings, when Junsu sang the school song, it went through the speakers and was heard by the whole school. But Junsu wanted to be a athlete. He was in the baseball and soccer team and he stills likes sports now. But after he saw H.O.T on TV, his dream was to “sing on stage”.

U-Know Yun Hoo


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Stage Name: U-Know
Real Name: Jung YunHo (정윤호)
Position: Vocal (Baritone); Leader
Age: 21/22 (Western/Korean)
Birthday: February 6, 1986
Birthplace : Jun Nam
Education: 3rd year university student
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Listening to music, reading, sports and composing music
Special Ability: Singing and dancing
1st Annual SM Best Competition - Best Dancing 1st Place
Born in 1986, he is also an aquarius like Jaejoong. He is the team’s leader and the bass vocal-part of the group. Having too many thoughts being a distinctive character trait of an A-blood type, Yunho also carries this trait. Won the Best Dancer award from SM and is the most talented in dancing. His hobby is to choreograph. Has experience as a rapper from Dana’s 1st album song–Diamond. He likes to play basketball, and is talented in martial arts (hap ki do) for he placed 3rd in a contest. On the other hand, he enjoys writing fictional stories and has diverse thoughts.
DBSG’s oldest member, U-Know YunHo
Yunho is often mistaken for the oldest in the group because he is the leader (Jaejoong is the oldest). As he particpated in the church choir he has the position of the base(the lowest note in male group) in the group. Yunho had a hard time becoming a singer. His father opposed of it. But now his father is the biggest supporter. Yunho is going to study hard and major in music in college. Just by looking at his face, it seems he grew up without any hardship right? Not, before he became a singer, 3 years ago, he left his home at GwangGoo and went to Seoul because he wanted to become a singer. From this time, he prepared to become a singer with YoungWoong Jaejoong. Since both of their circumstances weren’t good they did part-time jobs at law schools and saunas and practiced hard.
Questionares
1. Korean Name: Jung YunHo
2. Chinese name: Zhang Yun Hao
3. birthdate: Feb. 6th, 1986
4. height: 184 CM
5. weight: 66 Kg
6. blood type: A
7. religion: Christianity
8.talent: jumping,something has to do with breathing,dancing, singing, writing lyrics/composing
9. hobby: listening to music, singing, exercise
10. family members: father, mother, younger sister
11. future wishes(what he wants to be back then): PD,a successful businessman
12. what 2 do when theres free time: listening to music, singing
13. spent most money on: CDs,clothes and shoes
14. music type:Hip-hop, R&B and Soul, songs that I feel like it fits me(YH).
15. type of girl you like: girls that takes responsibilities, stand up for what they thought/said/and their actions.
16. future plans: becoming international star, want to try being a director and acting.
17. Happiest moment: first time performing with DBSK
19. most embarassing moment: while performing in China, some of the Shinhwa fans came up to me(YH) and mistake me for JunJin(hyung), they asked for autographs, too!
20. fav. food: I’m not that picky, but I like kimchi and BBQ meat
21. how did you enter SM: did a lot of dance performance, SM saw one of my perf. after that, I signed official contract with SM
22. fav. movie(s): Lord Of The Ring and This lazy woman
23. fav. gift from your fans: I like all the things the fans sent me, but if I have to pick, mostly CDs, clothes and shoes.
24. what type of music do you want to try: something simple
25. fav. scenery in China and food(they are talking about his trips to China with SM): I like PeKing ducks and SanDong cuisine; clearly remember people riding their bikes on the open road and the bar that is in some of the taxi!
26. what you cook best: Kimchi(soup) and pizza, its really good when I make it ^^!
27. fav.manga(s): CHIHRTO(it’s in english. )
28. do you play video games: Yes, sometime, I like those boxing type games.
29. what you thought of the chinese fans: very good hospitality and nice
30. what you thought of yourself: when I start out to do something, I tend to/must finish it before I move along, I consider myself a very responsible person.
31. who are you mostly accquinted with in SM: JunJin(hyung) and Dana
32. first impression on Dana: first impresion was innocent, cute and honest singer. she still the same right now.^^!
33. sleeping habbit(they ask weird questions): there isnt really anything, except I like to sleep slightly diagonal.
34. nickname: JunJin Jr?? XD
35. trips to China with SM:
first trip to ShengYang, China at May 13, 2002 with Shinhwa and Dana
second trip to BeiJing, China at July 18, 2002 for Korean/Chinese concert with Kangta, Shinhwa and Dana( ppl already notice him back then)
third trip to HangZhou at Nov 23, 2002 with Shinhwa, FTTS, Kangta, BoA.
the third trip to HangZhou, there was a lot of YH fans already. he was a guest and dancer for the HangZhou concert. at the end of the concert, he thank the audience by the title of a official singer.

Hero Jae Joong


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* Name: Hero / Young Woong Jae Joong
* Also known as: Hero Jae Joong
* Real Name: Kim Jae Joong
* Profession: Singer, Actor
* Birthdate: 1986-Jan-26
* Birthplace: Chungnam (충남), South Korea
* Height: 180 cm
* Weight: 63 kg
* Blood Type: O
* Kgroup: TVXQ
* Talent Agency: SM Entertainment

DBSK Fun Facts


1. Yoochun is the lazy one in the group.
2. Junsu wakes everybody up in the morning with his video games.
3. Changmin is a crybaby.
4. Junsu is an uncle.
5. Yoochun is from the U.S. but was born in Korea.
6. Jaejoong is the "mom"; he cooks.
7. Yunho is the leader.
8. The house in "Ocean's 12" is the house in Miduyo.
9. Yoochun's family currently lives in Virginia.
10. Yoochun has had a lot of girlfriends.
11. They watch Korean dramas when they can/have time.
12. Junsu, Yunho, and Yoochun are all ambidextrous.
13. Jaejoong and Yoochun both dropped out of high school.
14. They both used to smoke.
15. Jaejoong wants to marry a fan- he believes that he`ll end up marrying a fan anyway.
16. Junsu wants a bright girl with a positive outlook of the world. Yoochun thinks it`s because Junsu is a negative person.
17. Yoochun doesn`t want to get married. (Junsu disagrees...he thinks that he MUST get married...)
18. Jaejoong wants 2 daughters and 1 son while Junsu wants 2 sons and 1 daughter. Yunho wants 5 sons and 20 daughters - Junsu says "Think of your wife!" and Jaejoong says "Are you trying to kill somebody?"
19. Yunho wants a girl who is assertive and has senses - someone who can guide him.
20. Changmin wants to marry someone who is girly and who will attach herself easily because he is shy and quiet.
21. Yunho`s message to his future son is "I love you".
22. Junsu thinks that dating and marriage are the same thing because he sees the girl he`s dating as his future wife. He has to like the girl that much (enough to see her as a hopefully Mrs. Kim Junsu) in order for him to date her - he doesn`t want to date just anyone. He`ll date her to a point where he wants to marry her. (Changmin agrees with him.)
23. Junsu likes to use his hand as a pillow.
24. Jaejoong made Changmin show off his body in their Hiyaya single.
25. Yunho sleeps diagonally on his bed.
26. Jaejoong was laughed at because of his puberty stage--his voice would crack and his friends would laugh at him each time he sang.
27. Yunho got rejected by a friend that he came to like. He asked her out and lit 100 candles. She told him she only wanted to be friends.
28. Junsu was suppose to debut earlier, but due to puberty...he lost his voice. He would always go and scream hoping his voice would come back.
29 Before debut, Max would make up excuses as to why he missed class. Each time it was always a relative's funeral and when he couldn't make that up he'd say something else. No one was curious because Max has a wide range of relatives. : )
30. Micky likes to sleep listening to music on his walkman. He tends to drop it, so at nighttime Junsu might get hit with a walkman or book or something. (That was when they had bunkbeds...)

DBSK in Paris

Awards

2004 SBS Gayo Awards (March 28): Popular Song First Debut (Hug)
KM Music Video Festival (December): Best Music Video Award for New Group (Hug)
KBS Popular Music Award: Best New Artist
MBC Top 10 Music Festival: Best New Artist
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Best Group Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Music Video Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: CF Model Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Asia Star Award
2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival: Best Music Video (Rising Sun)
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: People’s Choice Award
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: Artist of the Year
2006 Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ten Most Popular Music Group
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ten Most Popular Song
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Most Popular Advertisement Model
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ideal Man Category
Channel [V] Thailand Music Video Awards: Best Music Video (Rising Sun)
Channel [V] Thailand Music Video Awards: Best Asian Artist
Thailand Virgin Hitz Awards (October 28): Popular Vote Asia Artist
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Best Group [1]
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Artist of the Year
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Mnet.com
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Mnet Plus Mobile People's Choice Award
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): Daesang (Artist of The Year) [2]
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): Bonsang
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): Mobile Popular Vote
21st Golden Disk Awards (December 14): Disk Daesang (Artist of The Year) [3]
21st Golden Disk Awards (December 14): Disk Bonsang
SBS Gayo Awards (December 29): Daesang (Artist of The Year)
SBS Gayo Awards (December 29): Bonsang
2007 2007 Thailand SEED Awards (January 31): Best Asian Singer Award
MTV Video Music Awards Japan (May 26): Best Buzz Asia in Korea
14th Annual Korea Entertainment Masterpiece Award Ceremony (October 6): International Popularity Award
Best Hits 2007 Japan (November 26): Gold Artist Award
MTV Korea: President of the Republic of Korean Music
Asia Song Festival 2007 : Asia's Top Singer Award
Asian MUSIC eXtreme Awards 2007: 2007 Best Asian DVD or DVD box for ALL ABOUT TVXQ season 2[4]
Asian MUSIC eXtreme Awards 2007: Most wanted Asian artist for a concert in France
Asian MUSIC eXtreme Awards 2007: Most wanted Asian artist for european CD/DVD releases
2008 MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Collaboration Video Award (LAST ANGEL by Koda Kumi feat. TVXQ)
Asia Song Festival 2008 (October 4): Asia's Top Singer Award [5].
15th Korea Entertainment Awards (November 13) : Most Popular Artist Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Daesang: Album Of The Year (The 4th Album "MIROTIC")
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Auction Best Style Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Mobile Popularity Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Auction Netizen's Choice Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Overseas Viewer Award
Best Hits 2008 Japan (November 27): Gold Artist Award
2008 Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Daesang (Artist of The Year)[6]
2008 Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Bonsang[6]
2008 Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Yepp Popularity Award[6]
16th Annual Korean Entertainment Awards (December 12): New Generation Daesang
2008 Music Bank (Year-End Special) - MVP Award
2008 Melon Awards : Best Artist and Music Video of The Year
2009 Korea Entertainment Producers Association (January 20): The Culture Sports Tourism Recognition Award.
18th Seoul Music Awards (February 12): Mobile Popularity Award
18th Seoul Music Awards (February 12): Bonsang
2009 Thailand SEED Awards : Best Asia Artist of the Year for 주문 "MIROTIC"
Channel [V]'s Battle of the Pop: Boys vs Girls [7]

Controversy

In November 2008, the Commission of Youth Protection ruled that Mirotic was detrimental to youths and declared that the lyrics were provocative and overly sexual. As a result, the album was labeled with stickers indicating that it was unsuitable for people under 19 years old and any performances of the song would have to be broadcast after 10 PM.[5][72]In response to the ruling, SM Entertainment agreed to make a clean version but also had filed an injunction to overrule the commission's decision“ We will make a clean version in accordance with the commission’s administrative order, but since we cannot fully accept the ruling, we plan to make a provisional disposition with the relevant court to nullify the administrative order.[5] ”


After the Commission of Youth Protection released their statement regarding the ban on the album, SM Entertainment said,“ Even before when the order had been put against Mirotic, we have clearly negotiated and tried to explain the real meaning and explanation of the lyrics, but even after this the results came out unexpectedly and we are bewildered as of this moment. [and] Jumun-Mirotic's lyrical meaning is entirely different and miles away from the erotic or sexual that the association is making it to be.[fn 3][73] ”


TVXQ performed the clean version at the 23rd Annual Golden Disk Awards. The lyrics were changed from "I got you" to "I chose you" and "I got you under my skin" to "I got you under my sky."[5]

In March 2009, the Seoul Administrative Court ruled in favor of SM Entertainment, stating:“ We acknowledge that the lyrics concerned, including "You want me, you give yourself up to me, you’re mad at me" and "I got you under my skin," may imply sexual acts, but they did not describe sexual acts or feelings excessively to the level that can stimulate youths' sexual desire... Even though we acknowledge that the young are more sensitive to sexual stimuli and less able to control sexual urges, the lyrics neither encouraged youth to have sex nor described women as object for sex.[74] ”


On April 9, 2009, the Commission of Youth Protection announced they would appeal the ruling to a high court after having an emergency meeting and deeming that the phrase, "I got you under my skin", was inappropriate for minors.[75]

Disciography

Korean studio albums
2004: Tri-angle
2005: Rising Sun
2006: "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.
2008: Mirotic 
Japanese studio albums
2006: Heart, Mind and Soul
2007: Five in the Black
2008: T
2009: The Secret Code

Lyrics and Composition

The majority of the lyrics and composition to TVXQ's songs are done by their staff. On occasion, the members of the group contribute to the writing of the lyrics and composition. On their second Korean album, Rising Sun, Micky, U-Know, and Xiah wrote the rap lyrics to "Love After Love". For the third Korean album, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap., Micky wrote the English rap lyrics to "Phantom Hwanyeong" and Xiah wrote and composed "Nae Gyeote Sumsiur Su Ittdamyeon (White Lie)" (네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면). Their fourth Korean album, Mirotic, saw an increase in the members' participation: Hero wrote and composed Saranga Uljima (Don't Cry My Lover) (사랑아 울지마), Max wrote the Korean lyrics for "Love in the Ice", Micky wrote and composed Sarang Annyeong Sarang (Love Bye Love) (사랑 안녕 사랑), and Xiah wrote Noeur.. Baraboda (Picture of You) (노을..바라보다).[65][66]

For their third Japanese album, T, Micky wrote "Kiss Shita Mama, Sayonara" (Kissしたまま、さよなら lit. As We Kiss, Goodbye?) and co-composed the song with Hero.[67] Micky also wrote the lyrics for his solo, "My Girlfriend" for the second single in the Trick project, Runaway/My Girlfriend.[68] Xiah composed his solo track, "Rainy Night", for the third single in the Trick project.[69] Hero wrote and co-composed "Wasurenaide" (忘れないで lit. Don't Forget?) and Micky wrote and composed "Kiss the Baby Sky", both songs were included on their twenty-fifth single "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", as the last two A-sides.[70][71] The songs later appeared on their fourth Japanese album The Secret Code, along with the song "9095" composed by Hero.

History 3

2008–present: Rise of popularity in Japan and return to South Korea
 
TVXQ performing at SM Town Live in Bangkok

TVXQ released their sixteenth Japanese single, "Purple Line", on January 16, 2008. It debuted atop the Oricon, becoming the group's first number-one in Japan and making them first foreign male group to have a number-one single in Japan.[38] They then released their third Japanese album, T, which debuted at #4 on the Oricon Weekly album chart.[39] TVXQ's label Rhythm Zone, announced the "Trick" project where five singles would be released consecutively for six weeks, from February to March and each single would contain a solo track by a member.[40][41] The group released their twenty-third single, "Beautiful You / Sennen Koi Uta" in April. The single became another number-one for the group and made them the first non-Japanese Asians with two number-one singles since Ou-Yang Fei Fei set the record 24 years before.[42][43] They returned to Korea to participate in the 14th Annual Dream Concert at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul on June 7.[44] On June 12, TVXQ concluded their Asia Tour in Beijing which had begun on February 23, 2007 in Seoul.[34] TVXQ returned to Japan and released their twenty-fourth single, "Dōshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandarō?" The single topped the chart, making TVXQ the first foreign artists to have three number-one singles on the Oricon.[45] They performed at Avex's 20th anniversary meeting and at A-Nation '08.[46][47] In August, TVXQ returned to Korea once again to take part in SMTown Live '08. They performed alongside label-mates BoA, Cheon Sang Ji Hee the Grace, Zhang Liyin, Girls' Generation, Shinee and Super Junior.[48]

The group's fourth Korean album, Mirotic, was slated to be released on September 24 but due to the large number of pre-orders was pushed back two days.[49] Like their previous Korean album, Mirotic debuted atop the charts with 307,974 copies sold.[50][51] In early January 2009, the album's sales totaled 502,837 copies, making it the first Korean album in six years to pass the 500,000 mark.[52][53] In October, TVXQ released "Jumon: Mirotic", the Japanese version of Mirotic's title track. The single topped the Oricon chart, breaking the record that the group had set with their previous single.[54][55] TVXQ attended Kōhaku Uta Gassen Music Festival on New Year's Eve, making them the first Korean group to attend.[56]

Their twenty-fifth single "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", released in January 2009, became another number-one for the group.[57][58] In March, TVXQ released their twenty-sixth single "Survivor" which was followed by their fourth Japanese album, The Secret Code, which debuted at #2 on the charts.[59] "Survivor" debuted at #3 on the charts subsequently ending their number-one streak.[60] On April 22, 2009, they released their twenty-seventh single "Share the World/We Are!". The single debuted atop the charts, extending their Oricon record.[61] On July 1, 2009, TVXQ will release their twenty-eighth single, "Stand by U".

History 2

2006–2007: Foray into Asia

TVXQ began 2006 with their first international tour, Rising Sun 1st Asia Tour. In addition to South Korea, they toured in China, Thailand, and Malaysia, making them the first Korean performers to hold a concert in Malaysia.[2] In March, the group released their fourth Japanese single, "Asu wa Kuru Kara" (明日は来るから lit. Because Tomorrow Will Come?), and their debut Japanese album, Heart, Mind and Soul. The album debuted on the weekly Oricon album chart at #25 with 9,554 copies sold.[18] Their fifth Japanese single, "Rising Sun/Heart, Mind and Soul", released a month later, debuted on the Oricon singles chart at #22.[19] To support the album, TVXQ held their first Japanese tour, 1st Live Tour 2006: Heart, Mind and Soul, from May to June.[20]. TVXQ released two more Japanese singles, "Begin" and "Sky". The latter debuted at #6, making it the group's first single to reach the Top Ten.[21][22][23] In the summer, TVXQ performed in Avex's annual A-Nation summer concert.[24]

The group resumed their Korean activities with the release of their third album, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. ("O"-正.反.合. lit. "O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis)[fn 2] in September 2006. Like their previous Korean albums, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. debuted atop the charts; with a total of 349,317 copies sold, it became the number-one record of the year.[26][27] Two months after "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap, the group released another Japanese single, "Miss You/"O" - Sei-Han-Gō" (miss you/"O"‐正・反・合 lit. Miss You/"O" - Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis?), which debuted on the chart at #3, making it their first Top Five single.[28] At the 2006 MKMF Music Festival, TVXQ won four awards, "Best Artist of the Year", "Best Group", "Mnet.com" and "Mnet Plus Mobile People's Choice Award".[29] At the 16th Music Seoul Festival, TVXQ won three awards including a "Daesang" award.[30] The group won another "Daesang" award at the 21st Golden Disk Awards 2006, in addition to a "Bonsang".[31] At the SBS Gayo Awards 2006, TVXQ won another "Daesang" and "Bonsang" award.[32]

TVXQ began 2007 with a new Japanese single, "Step By Step", which was followed by their second Asian tour, The 2nd Asia Tour Concert 'O'.[33] The tour took place in Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Beijing.[34] In March, the group released their tenth Japanese single, "Choosey Lover", and their second Japanese album, Five in the Black. Both debuted in the Top 10 of their respective charts, the former at #9 and the latter at #10.[35] In May, the group attended the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards Japan and won the "Best Buzz Asia in Korea" award for their album "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.[36] From June to December 2007, the group released a string of five singles: "Lovin' You", "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice", "Shine / Ride On", "Forever Love" and "Together". "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice" reached #2 on the Oricon, making it the group's highest-charting Japanese single to that point. TVXQ also collaborated with label-mate Kumi Koda for her thirty-eighth single, "Last Angel", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of Resident Evil: Extinction.[37]

History 1

2003–2005: Debut

Before their debut, the group was offered three tentative names: O Jang Yukbu (오장육부 lit. The Five Visceras), Jeonseoleul Meokgo Saneun Gorae (전설을 먹고 사는 고래 lit. A Whale That Eats Legends), and Dong Bang Bul Pae (동방불패, the Korean title of Ashes of Time). They decided on Dong Bang Bul Pae; however, the name was rejected because the Hanja was not aesthetically pleasing, and the name was changed to Dong Bang Shin Gi, which was named by Soo-Man Lee's acquaintance.[8]

TVXQ made their debut on December 26, 2003 during a BoA and Britney Spears showcase, where they performed their debut single "Hug" and an a cappella rendition of "O Holy Night" with BoA.[9][10] The group released their debut single "Hug" in January 2004; it peaked at #4 on the monthly charts and sold a total of 169,532 copies, making it the fourteenth best-selling record of the year.[11][12][fn 1] Their second single, "The Way U Are" (July 2004), debuted at #2 spot on the charts, becoming the ninth best-selling-record of the year, selling 214,069 copies.[13][12] TVXQ released their debut album, Tri-Angle (October 2004). Tri-angle debuted atop the charts and sold a total of 242,580 copies, making it the year's eighth best-selling record.[12]

In April 2005, TVXQ debuted in Japan under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone with the single "Stay with Me Tonight".[14] They released their second Japanese single, "Somebody to Love", before returning to Korea and releasing their second Korean album Rising Sun. Rising Sun debuted atop the charts and became the fourth best-selling-record of 2005 with a total of 222,472 copies sold.[15]. TVXQ ended the year with two releases: their third Japanese single, "My Destiny", and a Korean single with label-mate Super Junior, "Show Me Your Love". The latter debuted atop the charts and sold 49,945 copies, making it the thirty-fifth best-selling record of the year.[15][16] At the end of the year, TVXQ received the Best Music Video award for the song "Rising Sun" and the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival.[17]

TVXQ

TVXQ (often stylized TVXQ![1] or TVfXQ[2]), an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi[3] (東方神起), is a South Korean boy band quintet formed under SM Entertainment in 2003. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Gi[4][5] (동방신기); they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki (東方神起 Tōhōshinki?) under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone in 2005. Their name roughly translates as "Rising Gods of the East".[6] Since their debut, TVXQ has become one of the most popular singing groups in East Asia, gaining great popularity in such countries as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and other East Asian regions[7]

In 2008, with the release of their sixteenth Japanese single, "Purple Line", which debuted atop the Oricon single chart, TVXQ became the fifth non-Japanese Asian artist and the first male foreign group to have a number-one single on the chart. With their twenty-third single, "Dōshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandarō?", TVXQ set a new record, becoming the first foreign artist to have three singles debut atop the chart. In 2009, with the release of their twenty-seventh single, "Share the World/We Are!", TVXQ extended their record, making them the first foreign artist to have six number-one singles on the Oricon.