Debuting in South Korea on December 26, 2003, they quickly became a popular teenage chorus group in their homeland. By the date of their Japanese debut in 2005, Dong Bang Shin Ki had not only made themselves known in Korea as a dance only boyband, but a group that had the ability to harmonize, vocalize, and dance to perfection; earning them many praises by many other Korean artists that they would refer to as sunbae's.
With major success in Korea, Dong Bang Shin Ki made their way to Japan, eager to conquer a foreign land. With that thought in mind, Dong Bang Shin Ki decided that they did not want to come to Japan as Hallyu stars but as Japanese Pop idols and so their struggle began. For the first few months of their Japanese career, which had started with the release of the single: "Stay With Me Tonight", the members of Dong Bang Shin Ki spent that time learning/improving their Japanese, battling the depression they got from both homesickness and not achieving the response they wanted immediately, language barriers, and thoughts of giving up completely in turn to go home. While promoting Purple Line (Korean Ver.) in Korea, the members stated that they at first didn't want to work in Japan and were forced rather than having that motivation to work hard.
After months of hard work and intense Japanese studies, Dong Bang Shin Ki finally got the break they were looking for with their second single, "Somebody To Love", which ranked at number fourteen on the Oricon chart and included their first ballad song. In November, Dong Bang Shin Ki released "My Destiny", their first ballad single and with this single earned them the popularity they wanted. After "My Destiny" was released and sold more than any of their other singles, as well the gain of more fans, they released "明日は来るから". With the release of "明日は来るから", that song became an instant success and was used as the seventeenth ending for the popular anime, ONE PIECE and soon the release of their final single for their first album, "Rising Sun/Heart, Mind and Soul" had arrived. Although the "Rising Sun/Heart, Mind and Soul" single hadn't done as well as the other singles, their first album, "Heart, Mind and Soul", was still a huge hit. Things had finally started to look up for the five members known as Dong Bang Shin Ki and after the release of their album in 2006, they held their first nationwide tour: 1st Live Tour 2006: Heart, Mind and Soul. Tickets to 1st Live Tour 2006: Heart, Mind and Soul were sold out immediately.
With the success of their first five singles and their first album, they began working harder on their sixth single. In June, they released "Begin", a sweet, ballad song with an upbeat B-side("High Time") and they also appeared in the Avex summer festival A-Nation '06 that July and August. Their next and seventh single, "Sky", ranked number six on the Oricon chart making it their first single to be ranked in the Top Ten and at that time, the highest ranking single of their Japanese career. Three months later, Dong Bang Shin Ki returned with yet another single, "Miss You/“O” -正・反・合" and this single ranked number three on the Oricon charts and was the first of many to come to be ranked in the Top Five as well as, replaced "Sky" as their highest ranking single. Somehow, they managed to hold conerts in Thailand, Malaysia, and China, earning them more fans and success. While their popularity was slowly, but surely growing in Japan, Dong Bang Shin Ki's popularity in Korea rose even more and in turn they earned lots of awards, these awards included: MKMF's Best Music Video for "Rising Sun (순수)", MKMF's People's Choice Award, MKMF's Artist of the Year, China-Ten Most Popular Music Group, China-Ten Most Popular Song, etc. . . After their second tour The 2nd Asia Tour Concert 'O' and with their increasing popularity in Japan, Dong Bang Shin Ki released "Step by Step" and "Choosey Lover" both that were ranked in the top ten among very popular artists ("Step by Step" ranked number seven and "Choosey Lover" ranked number nine), not to mention that "Choosey Lover" was the opening theme song for Xenos Xenos. Finally recognized as Japanese Pop idols, they released their second album titled "Five in the Black" (ranked number ten on the Oricon charts) and held yet another nationwide concert to support this album. As they sang their song "Proud", Junsu and Yoochun broke out into tears, finally happy that they achieved their dream of breaking through in foreign territory and getting as far as they had.
In May of 2007, Dong Bang Shin Ki attended the MTV Japan Music Awards and won the award "Best Buzz Asia in Korea" for their "'O'-正.反.合." album. From June to December of 2007, Dong Bang Shin Ki 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" peaked at number two on the Oricon charts, marking that single as their highest ranking single of the time. In November of 2007, Dong Bang Shin Ki collaborated with Koda Kumi to create "LAST ANGEL", which peaked at number two and was the image song for the movie "Resident Evil: Extinction".
2008 marked the start of Dong Bang Shin Ki's supreme rise in Japan. First in January, they released "Purple Line", marking that as not only their first single to peak at number one on the Oricon charts, but the first single to be produced by a non-Japanese band to peak at number one as well as the start of their reign as number one on the Oricon charts and their first single to be created by a non-Japanese staff. Before their amazing reign atop the Oricon charts could begin to rise, they released their third Japanese studio album titled "T" as well as indivdual singles that spelt out T.R.I.C.K (T: Two Hearts/WILD SOUL - Changmin, R: Runaway/MY GIRLFRIEND - Yoochun, I: If...?!/RAINY NIGHT - Junsu, C: Close to You/CRAZY LIFE - Yunho, K: Keyword/MAZE - Jaejoong). Following the release of the T.R.I.C.K singles, Dong Bang Shin Ki released "Beautiful You/千年恋歌" in April, their second single to peak number one on the Oricon charts and the single that broke the twenty four year old record set by Ou-Yang Fei Fei (two singles to peak number one on the charts by a foreign artist). After "Beautiful You/千年恋歌" ", Dong Bang Shin Ki returned to Korea for the 14th Annual Dream Concert on June 7th. Immediately following that concert, they wrapped their Asia tour in Beijing. Returning back to Japan, they released "どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう?", their third single to peak at number one the Oricon charts and the single that made them the first non-Japanese artist to have three consecutive singles peak at number one. Following that release, they performed at Avex Trax's 20th Anniversary meeting and A-Nation '08. In August of 2008, Dong Bang Shin Ki returned back to Korea to take part in SMTown '08 alongside BoA, 천상지희 The Grace, 張力尹, 소녀시대, SHINee and Super Junior.
They released the fourth Korean studio album titled "Mirotic", another chart topping Korean album with 502,837 copies sold and earning them another record for the first Korean album in six years to sell more than 500,000 copies. In October, Dong Bang Shin Ki returned to the Japanese Pop scene with "呪文 -MIROTIC- ", the Japanese counterpart of the title single to their fourth Korean album. "呪文 -MIROTIC- " peaked number one, causing Dong Bang Shin Ki to destroy their previous record with four single to peak number one. Dong Bang Shin Ki then attended Kouhaku Uta Gassen Music Festival on New Year's Eve, making them the first Korean group to attend.
Tohoshinki's twenty-fifth single, "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/忘れないで", released on January 21, 2009 was yet another single that peaked number one atop the Oricon charts, making them the first foreign artist to have five consecutive number one singles and the song "Bolero" was used theme song for the Japanese movie, "Subaru". In March, they released "Survivor", this single peaked at number three and subsequently ended their amazing number one reign. "Survivor" was succeeded by the release of their fourth Japanese studio album, "The Secret Code", which debuted at number two on the charts and thus, they embarked on their fourth live tour: Dong Bang Shin Ki 4th Live Tour 2009: The Secret Code to help support the album. Dong Bang Shin Ki 4th Live Tour 2009: The Secret Code ended in the Tokyo Dome, making them the first Korean group to perform on that stage. In April, they released "Share the World/ウィーアー!", another one of their singles that peaked number one and extended their record to six number one singles(not consecutive). In July, they released "Stand By U" and debuted at number two on the charts. On September 30, 2009, Jejung and Yuchun came together to produce the single "COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~/Shelter". "COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~" was composed and written by Yuchun and Jejung, while "Shelter" was also composed and written by Yuchun and Jejung with the help of Junsu. "COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~/Shelter" debuted at number one and therefore making Dong Bang Shin Ki the first non-Japanese artists to have seven singles top the Oricon charts. As of March 24, 2010, Dong Bang Shin Ki has released yet another single, "時ヲ止メテ", a slow ballad song that was originally featured in a CF for the cosmetics brand Menard as well as TOHOSHINKI THE LIVE 2009.
After conflicts with the lawsuit filed by three of the members (Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu) against SM Entertainment, on April 3, 2010, Avex announced that TVXQ would be ceasing all of their Japanese activities for the time being and that it would focus on helping each member with their solo activities. It was later announced in early May 2010 that the three members of TVXQ would appear as a subunit in the Thanksgiving Live in Dome concert in Japan. The three-member group was announced by Rhythm Zone and would be called JYJ, representing the first letter of each of their names.
On November 23, 2010, SM Entertainment announced that TVXQ would be returning by now as a duo consisting of Changmin and Yunho and have their comeback in Korea in early 2011. On November 24, 2010, Avex Entertainment, as well as SM Entertainment Japan, released a statement about the renewal of contracts of SM artists signed to Avex. The special edition of TVXQ's newest album, Keep Your Head Down, was released in South Korea on January 5, 2011 and their single 왜 (Keep Your Head Down) was released by Avex Trax in Japan on January 26, 2011.
Current Members
U-Know Yunho 유노윤호/ユンホ
Birthday: 1986.02.06
Height: 184cm
Weight: 66kg
Blood type: A
Max Changmin 최강창민/チャンミン
Birthday: 1988.02.18
Height: 186cm
Weight: 61kg
Blood type: B
Former Members
Hero Jaejoong 영웅재중/ジェジュン
Birthday: 1986.01.26
Height: 178cm
Weight: 63kg
Blood type: O
Micky Yoochun 믹키유천/ユチュン
Birthday: 1986.06.04
Height: 180cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood type: O
Xiah Junsu 시아준수/ジュンス
Birthday: 1986.12.15
Registered Birthday: 1987.01.01
Height: 178cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood type: B
바보
동방신기 Lyrics
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거짓말 모두 거짓말이죠
시간이 그댈 잊게 한단 말
이별의 아픈 마음은 조금 무뎌졌지만
그댈 향한 나의 맘 여전히 그대로인데
쉬울 거란 생각 안 했지만
니가 없는 건 낯설기만 해
아직 사랑하는데, 아직 널 원하는데
그대 없이 난 괜찮아 질 수 없는걸
미련하게 보여도
이게 나인걸 나조차 몰랐죠
그대만 그리워하죠
거짓말 그건 거짓말이죠
이제는 그댈 잊고 산단 말
내 모습 초라할까 봐 알량한 자존심에
그저 해본 말 일 뿐
그대를 잊은 적 없죠
맘에 안든 버릇 떠올리며
잊어보려고 애를 써도
그 모습마저 그리워지는 wow
아직 사랑하는데, 아직 널 원하는데
그대 없이 난 괜찮아 질 수 없는걸
미련하게 보여도
이게 나인걸 나조차 몰랐죠
그대만 그리워하죠
난 멈춘적없죠
그댈 사랑하는 맘
한번도 변한적없었죠 (변한적없었죠)
아뇨 점점 커져만 가는
사랑만큼 내 맘도 (내 맘도)
단지 함께했던 그 시간만
가만히 멈춰버린걸 oh
작은 내 품 안에서, 힘들었을 그대를
보낸 뒤에야 헤아려 볼 수 있는걸
But I love you everyday
늘 그랬듯이 여전히 그대만 (처음처럼)
기다리고 있는 내게
See you once again, my love
The song "바보" by 동방신기 (DBSK/TVXQ!) tackles the theme of unrequited love and the pain of trying to move on from someone who has already left. The lyrics start with acknowledging that everything that was said is a lie, particularly the promise of time healing the pain of separation. Despite the time that has passed, the singer's love for the person remains unchanged, and being without them remains unfamiliar. The feeling of wanting the person back is so strong that even if it appears foolish, they cannot help it.
The second verse of the song brings out the pain of trying to forget the person and the fear of becoming insignificant without them. The singer even questions if they are just trying to maintain their self-respect by saying that they are forgetting the person, but in reality, they can't stop thinking about them. The bridge and the last verse are devoted to describing the magnitude of their love and the fact that it has never wavered since the beginning. The final lines express the hope and desire to see the person again.
Overall, "바보" is an emotional song that captures the bitter-sweet essence of unrequited or lost love. The song is relatable to anyone who has had a heartbreak, and its message is timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
거짓말 모두 거짓말이죠
All lies are lies, including yours
시간이 그댈 잊게 한단 말
The idea that time will make me forget you
이별의 아픈 마음은 조금 무뎌졌지만
Although my heartache has lessened somewhat since our breakup
그댈 향한 나의 맘 여전히 그대로인데
My heart still beats for you just the same
쉬울 거란 생각 안 했지만
I didn't think it would be easy
많은 시간이 흘렀어도
Even though a lot of time has passed
니가 없는 건 낯설기만 해
It still feels strange without you
아직 사랑하는데, 아직 널 원하는데
I still love you, I still want you
그대 없이 난 괜찮아 질 수 없는걸
I can't be okay without you
미련하게 보여도
Even if it looks foolish
이게 나인걸 나조차 몰랐죠
I didn't even know this was me
그대만 그리워하죠
I only long for you
거짓말 그건 거짓말이죠
All lies are lies
이제는 그댈 잊고 산단 말
I say I forget about you now
내 모습 초라할까 봐 알량한 자존심에
Out of small pride, afraid of looking pathetic
그저 해본 말 일 뿐
It was just something I said
그대를 잊은 적 없죠
I've never forgotten you
맘에 안든 버릇 떠올리며
Remembering annoying habits
잊어보려고 애를 써도
Even if I try to forget
그 모습마저 그리워지는 wow
I long for those moments too, wow
난 멈춘적없죠
I've never stopped
그댈 사랑하는 맘
My heart still loves you
한번도 변한적없었죠 (변한적없었죠)
I've never changed my mind, not even once (never changed it)
아뇨 점점 커져만 가는
No, it keeps growing
사랑만큼 내 맘도 (내 맘도)
My heart, as much as my love (my heart too)
단지 함께했던 그 시간만
Only the time we spent together
가만히 멈춰버린걸 oh
It has stopped still, oh
작은 내 품 안에서, 힘들었을 그대를
In my small arms, when you were struggling
보낸 뒤에야 헤아려 볼 수 있는걸
It's only after I let go that I realize
But I love you everyday
But I love you everyday
늘 그랬듯이 여전히 그대만 (처음처럼)
Just like before, still only you (like at first)
기다리고 있는 내게
For me who waits
See you once again, my love
See you once again, my love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Seong Je Hwang, Yun Jung Kwon
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