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
Humanoids
동방신기 Lyrics
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It's time
It's time
Here we go
우릴 깨우는 걸까 come on TVXQ
Here we go baby
답은 바뀌는 걸까 come on TVXQ
빛이 있고 내가 존재해 wow
내 손에 꽉 쥔 시간은 tick tock, uh
지금부턴 멈추지 않는다 wow
거짓에 갇혔던 공간 간
진실이 없었던 순간 간
침묵 속에 빛을 갈망 한
이 세대는 기다려왔어
너의 선택으로
'Cause we are humanoids
우릴 깨우는가
답은 바뀌는가
Yeah we are humanoids
내가 만들어가
나의 것이니까
뒤틀려진 공간들을 지금 부숴
It's the future
파편 위에 우린 humanoids
너와 만들 유토피아로 넘쳐
It's the future
미랠 바꿀 우린 humanoids
그들은 이미 완성했었어
모든걸 감춘 그 시나리오
세상이 내게 던지는 질문
이대로 정말 괜찮은건가 wow
가면은 통하지 않는 는
틀림을 말할 수 있는 는
내가 숨차면 쉴 수 있는 는
Yeah 바로 우리가 선택한 한 (그런 세상으로)
'Cause we are humanoids
우릴 깨우는가
답은 바뀌는가
Yeah we are humanoids
앞으로 가는가 태어났으므로
진실 없는 현실들은 지금 고쳐
It's the future
태양 위에 우린 humanoids
미랠 가린 그림자는 지금 지워
It's the future
역사를 쓸 우린 humanoids
뒤엉켰었던 혼돈 속에서
우린 답을 찾았어
너의 선택이 만든 이 미래
이제 날아올라가
Everybody makes some noise
'Cause we are humanoids
우릴 깨우는가
답은 바뀌는가
Yeah we are humanoids
내가 만들어가
나의 것이니까
뒤틀려진 공간들을 지금 부숴
It's the future
파편 위에 우린 humanoids
너와 만들 유토피아로 넘쳐
It's the future
미랠 바꿀 우린 humanoids
The song "Humanoids" by Korean boy band 동방신기 (TVXQ) is an anthem to empowerment and change. It is a call to awaken from a life controlled by falsehoods and to break free from the chains of an age-old system that held them back. The lyrics convey the message of taking charge of one's life, making the right choices, and shaping their own destiny. The song's upbeat and catchy tune accentuates the importance of the message while appealing to the masses, making it a favorite among both old and new fans alike.
The lyrics open with the words "it's time" repeated thrice, signaling the beginning of a transformative journey. The band implores, "come on TVXQ," using their name as a battle cry to rouse those who have stayed asleep for too long. The first verse speaks of the very moment we are born, how light and existence are present, and how time relentlessly ticks away. It continues to highlight how life's trials and the absence of truth left us in a space of confinement. However, the present generation has been waiting for the chance to break free, to make that crucial choice that will alter the way things have always been. This choice of awakening is what allows them to take ownership of their lives finally.
The chorus then reiterates the message of awakening and illustrates the emergence of a new species, the "humanoids." These humanoids are individuals who have broken free from the cycle of a reality that no longer serves them, and they have discovered the truth. They have grown tired of falsehoods and are now taking control of their lives. The second verse talks about the struggles of the transition, where truth and freedom were yet to be achieved but were fought tooth and nail. The band invites everyone to join in the noise and make a difference as the new generation's future is now in their hands.
Overall, "Humanoids" is a powerful song that sends a powerful message to anyone who listens, to awaken, to break free, and to strive for something more substantial. It's a reminder that we have a choice, and it's up to us to make the right one.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time
It's the moment we've been waiting for
Here we go
Let's do this
우릴 깨우는 걸까 come on TVXQ
TVXQ is our wake-up call
답은 바뀌는 걸까 come on TVXQ
TVXQ is the one who will change the answer
태어나 처음 눈 뜰 때 uh
When we were born and first opened our eyes, uh
빛이 있고 내가 존재해 wow
There was light and I existed, wow
내 손에 꽉 쥔 시간은 tick tock, uh
The time that I tightly held onto in my hand is tick tock, uh
지금부턴 멈추지 않는다 wow
From now on, it won't stop, wow
거짓에 갇혔던 공간 간
The space that was trapped in lies
진실이 없었던 순간 간
The moments that lacked truth
침묵 속에 빛을 갈망 한
Longing for light in the silence
이 세대는 기다려왔어
This generation has been waiting
너의 선택으로
It's up to you to choose
'Cause we are humanoids
We are humanoids
우릴 깨우는가
Will we wake up?
답은 바뀌는가
Will the answer change?
Yeah we are humanoids
Yeah, we are humanoids
내가 만들어가
I am creating
나의 것이니까
Because it's mine
뒤틀려진 공간들을 지금 부숴
Let's break the distorted spaces right now
It's the future
This is the future
파편 위에 우린 humanoids
We are humanoids on top of the debris
너와 만들 유토피아로 넘쳐
Overflowing with a utopia that we create together
미랠 바꿀 우린 humanoids
We are the humanoids who will change the future
그들은 이미 완성했었어
They have already completed it
모든걸 감춘 그 시나리오
That scenario, which hides everything
세상이 내게 던지는 질문
The questions that the world throws at me
이대로 정말 괜찮은건가 wow
Is it really okay like this, wow?
가면은 통하지 않는 는
The mask won't work
틀림을 말할 수 있는 는
The one who can speak the truth
내가 숨차면 쉴 수 있는 는
The one who can breathe when I'm out of breath
Yeah 바로 우리가 선택한 한 (그런 세상으로)
Yeah, the one we chose (to go to that kind of world)
앞으로 가는가 태어났으므로
Because we were born to move forward
진실 없는 현실들은 지금 고쳐
Let's fix the reality that lacks truth right now
태양 위에 우린 humanoids
We are humanoids above the sun
미랠 가린 그림자는 지금 지워
Let's erase the shadows that cover our future right now
역사를 쓸 우린 humanoids
We are the humanoids who will make history
뒤엉켰었던 혼돈 속에서
In the tangled chaos
우린 답을 찾았어
We found the answer
너의 선택이 만든 이 미래
This future was created by your choice
이제 날아올라가
Now let's fly up
Everybody makes some noise
Everybody, make some noise
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donald Sales, Thomas Troelsen, Kenzie, Kyung Lee, Sol Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rankco357
here are some more
1. spica - you don't love me
2. big bang - alive (full version- 3:19 min)
3. 4minute - volume up
4. delispice - chau chau
5. 2ne1 - don't stop the music
6. g-dragon - gossip man
7. t-ara - roly poly
8. 2ne1 - missing you
9. g-dragon - about a boy
10. t-ara - crazy because of you
11. rania - just go
12. sunmi - 24 hours
13. miss a - hush
14. kahi - it's me
15. 4minute - huh
16. 2ne1 - Pretty Boy
17. ailee - I'll show you
18. t-ara - lovey dovey
19. jaurim - icarus
20. exid - i feel good
21. kara - step
22. shinhwa - venus
23. bigbang - tonight
24. dalshabet - b.b.b
25. dalshabet - hit u
26. jaurim - you and i
27. infinite - chasers
28. kara - pandora
29. aoa - get out
30. exo - machine
31. orange caramel - lipstick
32. after school - flashback
33. f(x) - airplane
34. 4minute - mirror mirror
35. sistar - alone
36. exo - mama
37. girl's day - expectation
38. brown eyed girl - k
39. iu - good day
40. 2ne1 - I love you
41. 2ne1 - do you love me
42. nuest - face
43. nuest - action
44. after school - because of you
45. wax - fly high
46. jaurim - icarus
47. lena park - double kiss
@amovement01
The guy who made the instrumental is just freakin talented. I just love the use of the synths combined with that walking bass line.
@xChaRee
I thought the same 8yrs ago and I still think the same, the synth and bass combo is just gold. the melodies are so refreshing too.
@linhhua2770
1:32 I really impressed by the special sound like the droplets.
@niguretto3412
https://youtu.be/5xwcWSpEd08
@niguretto3412
@@xChaReehttps://youtu.be/5xwcWSpEd08
@baraah720
This song is so legendary
@Aykiyo
Totally is
@laurensnodgrass4514
Agreed!
@tienqin96
Even without JYJ, TVXQ duo still ROCKZ... Don't need JYJ anymore who are considered TRAITORS...
@bagrins.a.4715
Totally agree