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
Dangerous Mind
동방신기 Lyrics
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Yeah ah
사랑을 말해주던 입술
이젠 칼날 같은 살기만 내 가슴에 박혀
삶의 전부였던 그 사랑이 이젠 악몽 같아
짓밟혔어 더럽혔어
나, 가치를 잃어버린
I say, put him up
영원할 것만 같았던
I say, put him up
사랑은 이미 독을 품은 뱀
I say, put him up
미래는 마치 암흑 같은 꿈
이젠 벗어날 수밖에 없어
I can't never forget
To me, dangerous your mind
They can't never stop it
To me, dangerous tonight
내가 그를 죽여 사랑 없는 더럽힘도
날 비웃고 있는 운명까지 다
He will be never stoppin' what they do
And yes or not! Come on
믿음을 잃어버려 갈 길이 사라져버린 그대는 패배자란걸
네 세상도 안 되는걸
인정할 수밖에 없는 거야
Pump that, pump that, pump that, pump that
강한 자는 피해 약한 자는 오직 네 가족인걸 oh
그래선 안 되는 건데
You make a hell inside, beatin' every night
Are you crying when I cry?
Hurt me everyday
It's gonna break apart, it's gonna kill my pride
그대, 지켜야 했던 소중한걸
스스로 파괴해 버리고 말아
Break your home, no more, not today
용서받을 수 없는 그댈 향해
내려 꽂은 원죄여
얼마나 많은 날을 사랑하기 위해 써야
다 채울 수가 있을까
끝없이 용서하는 용기 속에 있을까
Yeah yeah, whoa yeah come on
Yeah whoa TVXQ wow wow
절망이 그대 삶을 거친 바닥 속에 던져
다시 일어설 수 없을 때 yeah
그대의 힘이 되고 노가 될 수 있는걸
Fun that, fun that, fun that, fun that
거짓말에 동요하는 멋진 세상 (uh, uh)
Come on, let me talking about that
Funky town, it's the funky town
Made a tricky tricky world
Fun that, fun that, fun that, fun that
애써 외면하려 하는 멋진 세상
가치를 논할 필요조차 없는 것
오직 그것 만에 열광하네
I can't never forget
To me, dangerous your mind
They can't never stop it
To me, dangerous tonight
내가 그를 죽여 사랑 없는 더럽힘도
날 비웃고 있는 운명까지 다
"Dangerous Mind" by 동방신기 is a powerful and introspective song that delves into the depths of a toxic and destructive love. The lyrics describe how the love that was once pure and beautiful has turned into a dangerous force that consumes the singer's heart. The metaphor of a knife-like soul and nightmares signifies the pain and harm that this love has inflicted. The singer, feeling lost and devalued, compares themselves to a wilting flower whose worth has been diminished.
The song expresses the need to break free from this toxic love, as it has become poisonous and destructive. The lines "I say, put him up, love’s already a venomous snake" and "I can't never forget, to me, dangerous your mind" emphasize the dangerous nature of this relationship. The lyrics reveal the singer's determination to overcome this love, although they are aware that it won't be easy.
The song also highlights the internal struggle of the singer, questioning their own actions and emotions. The lyrics ponder the amount of love and forgiveness one should give in order to sustain a relationship, acknowledging the existence of limits and boundaries. It explores the idea of self-destruction and the painful consequences that result from staying in a harmful relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, let's talk about TVXQ
Let's discuss and appreciate the musical group TVXQ
Yeah ah
Expressing agreement and excitement
The lips that used to speak of love
The words of love that were once spoken
Now only sharpened daggers pierce my heart
Now it feels like painful blades cutting through my heart
The love that was my everything now feels like a nightmare
The love that meant everything to me now feels like a terrible dream
Trampled upon and contaminated
I have been belittled and corrupted
I, lost my worth
I have lost my value and self-worth
Like a withering flower
Like a dying flower with wilting petals
I say, put him up
I declare, bring him forward
What seemed eternal
What seemed like it would last forever
I say, put him up
I declare, bring him forward
Love is already a venomous snake
Love has already become poisonous
I say, put him up
I declare, bring him forward
The future is like a dark dream
The future feels like a nightmare
Now there's no choice but to break free
Now there is no option but to escape
I can't never forget
I can never forget
To me, dangerous your mind
Your mind is dangerous to me
They can't never stop it
They can never stop it
To me, dangerous tonight
Tonight is dangerous for me
I kill him, the loveless filth
I destroy him, the loveless corruption
Even destiny that mocks me
Even fate that ridicules me
He will be never stoppin' what they do
He will never cease what they do
And yes or not! Come on
Regardless of whether it's a yes or no, come on
Having lost faith, the path disappears
When faith is lost, the path disappears
You are a loser
You are a failure
Your world means nothing
Your world is insignificant
You can only admit it
You can only accept it
Pump that, pump that, pump that, pump that
Increase the intensity, keep going
The strong suffer, the weak are only your family
The strong endure, the weak are only your family
Yeah, that's not right
Yeah, that's not acceptable
You make a hell inside, beating every night
You create a hell inside, tormenting every night
Do you cry when I cry?
Do you shed tears when I do?
Hurt me everyday
Causing me pain every day
It's gonna break apart, it's gonna kill my pride
It's going to shatter, it's going to destroy my pride
You, who had to protect something precious
You, who had to safeguard something valuable
Destroyed it all by yourself
Ruined it completely on your own
Break your home, no more, not today
Destroy your home, no more, not today
For the unforgivable sins
For the sins that cannot be forgiven
That I directed towards you
That I aimed at you
How many days must I spend to love
How many days must I invest to love
Can I fill them all?
Is it even possible to fill them all?
Is there endless courage to forgive?
Is there boundless bravery to forgive?
Yeah yeah, whoa yeah come on
Expressing enthusiasm and encouragement
Yeah whoa TVXQ wow wow
Expressing excitement and admiration for TVXQ
Despair throws your life into the harsh depths
Hopelessness throws your life into a cruel abyss
When you can no longer stand up again, yeah
When you can no longer rise again, yeah
You can be my strength and comfort
You can be my source of strength and solace
Fun that, fun that, fun that, fun that
Enjoyment, enjoyment, enjoyment, enjoyment
A wonderful world that fluctuates with lies
A beautiful world that is swayed by falsehoods
Come on, let me talk about that
Come on, let me discuss that
Funky town, it's the funky town
A lively and exciting town, it's the funky town
Made a tricky, tricky world
Created a perplexing, perplexing world
Fun that, fun that, fun that, fun that
Enjoyment, enjoyment, enjoyment, enjoyment
A beautiful world that you try to ignore
A wonderful world that you try to disregard
There's no need to debate its value
There's no need to argue about its worth
I passionately admire only that
I wholeheartedly adore only that
I can't never forget
I can never forget
To me, dangerous your mind
Your mind is dangerous to me
They can't never stop it
They can never stop it
To me, dangerous tonight
Tonight is dangerous for me
I kill him, the loveless filth
I destroy him, the loveless corruption
Even destiny that mocks me
Even fate that ridicules me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Yong Yoo Nam
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