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
Destiny
동방신기 Lyrics
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나를 돌아봐 날 돌아봐
Oh 머리결은 새까만 밤
굽이 진 니 몸 위론 햇살
아름다워 내가 꿈꿔왔던 너
이름조차 알기 전에 반해버린
한 폭의 그림이 된
Love maybe it's love
예감은 틀린 적 없어
아니라면 이럴 리 없어
이미 너를 다 안 것만 같아
This could be love, gotta be love
다가가는 나의 발걸음
이미 우린 정해져 있어
몇 초 후 시작되는 연인으로
바람결에 네 향기가 온다
향기로운 이 느낌 이 숨결
좀 더 선명해진 이 느낌
창에 비친 네 매끄러운 옆모습
어쩜 상상한 그대로니
또 한 번 더 난 빠지고
첫 마디도 하기 전에 반해버린
한 scene의 영화가 된
이 거리 중심의 너
Love maybe it's love
예감은 틀린 적 없어 (틀린 적 없어)
아니라면 이럴 리 없어
이미 너를 다 안 것만 같아
This could be love, gotta be love
다가가는 나의 발걸음 (나의 발걸음)
이미 우린 정해져 있어
몇 초 후 시작되는 연인으로
이제서야 마주 본 우리 둘
그려왔던 그대로인 걸
기다렸단 듯이 smile oh pretty baby
제 시간에 제 길 걷고 있었던
운명 같은 너와 난 이제
Love baby it's love
이렇게 사랑이 왔어 (사랑이 왔어)
니가 아님 가질 수 없어
이런 일은 더 있을 수 없어
This could be love, gotta be love
다가오는 너의 발걸음
이제 우린 정해져 있어
몇 초 후 설탕 같은 니 입맞춤
Love maybe it's love
예감은 틀린 적 없어
아니라면 이럴 리 없어
이미 우린 오래된 것 같아
This could be love, gotta be love
좁아지는 우리 둘 사이
이미 우린 알고 있었어
우리가 하나가 된 이 거리를
The lyrics of 동방신기's song Destiny describe the intense feelings of falling in love at first sight. The singer is captivated by the beauty and allure of the person they see from behind, urging them to turn around and acknowledge their presence. The lyrics suggest that the singer has already fallen for this person even before knowing their name and feels as if they have already experienced a deep connection with them. The song portrays the excitement and anticipation of starting a relationship, with the lyrics expressing the certainty that they are meant to be together.
The song highlights the sensory experience of love, with mentions of the person's fragrance, their smooth profile reflected in a window, and the heightened clarity of the singer's feelings. The lyrics convey the sense that their love is destined and predetermined, as if they were fated to meet and become lovers. The song concludes with the realization that they are finally face-to-face, and it feels like a dream come true.
Overall, "Destiny" portrays the overwhelming emotions and certainty that come with falling in love at first sight, believing in the power of destiny and the unbreakable connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby 뒷모습이 예쁜 걸
Oh baby, your backside is beautiful
나를 돌아봐 날 돌아봐
Look back at me, turn around and look at me
Oh 머리결은 새까만 밤
Oh, your hair resembles a dark night
굽이 진 니 몸 위론 햇살
The sun shines on the curve of your body
아름다워 내가 꿈꿔왔던 너
You are beautiful, the one I have dreamt of
이름조차 알기 전에 반해버린
Fell in love before even knowing your name
한 폭의 그림이 된
Became a painting
이 거리 중심의 너
You, the center of this street
Love maybe it's love
Love, maybe it's love
예감은 틀린 적 없어
My intuition has never been wrong
아니라면 이럴 리 없어
If not, this couldn't be possible
이미 너를 다 안 것만 같아
It feels like I've already embraced all of you
This could be love, gotta be love
This could be love, it must be love
다가가는 나의 발걸음
My footsteps are approaching
이미 우린 정해져 있어
We are already predetermined
몇 초 후 시작되는 연인으로
In a few seconds, we will become lovers
바람결에 네 향기가 온다
Your fragrance comes with the breeze
향기로운 이 느낌 이 숨결
This lovely feeling, this breath
좀 더 선명해진 이 느낌
This feeling has become clearer
창에 비친 네 매끄러운 옆모습
Your smooth side profile reflected in the window
어쩜 상상한 그대로니
How wonderful, just like I imagined
또 한 번 더 난 빠지고
Once again, I'm falling
첫 마디도 하기 전에 반해버린
Fell in love even before saying the first word
한 scene의 영화가 된
Became a movie scene
이 거리 중심의 너
You, the center of this street
이제서야 마주 본 우리 둘
Now, the two of us finally face each other
그려왔던 그대로인 걸
It's just as I imagined
기다렸단 듯이 smile oh pretty baby
Smile like you've been waiting, oh pretty baby
제 시간에 제 길 걷고 있었던
We were walking on our own path at the right time
운명 같은 너와 난 이제
Now, you and I are like destiny
이렇게 사랑이 왔어
Love has come like this
니가 아님 가질 수 없어
I can't have anyone other than you
이런 일은 더 있을 수 없어
Nothing like this can happen again
다가오는 너의 발걸음
Your approaching footsteps
이제 우린 정해져 있어
Now, we are predetermined
몇 초 후 설탕 같은 니 입맞춤
In a few seconds, a sweet kiss from you
Love maybe it's love
Love, maybe it's love
예감은 틀린 적 없어
My intuition has never been wrong
아니라면 이럴 리 없어
If not, this couldn't be possible
이미 우린 오래된 것 같아
It already feels like we've been together for a long time
This could be love, gotta be love
This could be love, it must be love
좁아지는 우리 둘 사이
The narrowing space between the two of us
이미 우린 알고 있었어
We already knew it
우리가 하나가 된 이 거리를
The street where we became one
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Choi, Ea Na Kim, Kwang Wook Lim, Tae Sung Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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