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
MAXIMUM
동방신기 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
(Rule) 누군가 만들었고
언젠가는 깨져 버릴 얼음의 성벽
(Rule) 그 속에 나의 얼굴
길들여진 안락함에 만족한 얼굴
(Move) 이젠 돌아서서 걸어야 돼
You know what
You got to
(Move) 이젠 내 앞에서 물러나
나는 좀 더 나를 넘어서야 돼
나를 봐 내게 일어난 일을
모든 걸 넘어 여기 왔잖아 (하!하!)
더 이상은 좁은 탑에 갇혀버린
나로 만족하지 않아 (하!하!)
처음부터 나의 길은 달랐고 (달랐고)
이제 진정 내 목소리를 찾았어 (하!하!)
닫혀있는 문을 여는 건
시작하는 건 나인 걸 (걸, 걸)
소리쳐 너는 세상에서 제일 아름답다
(소리쳐 너는 세상에서 제일 아름답다)
외쳐봐 나는 세상에서 제일 아름답다
(외쳐봐 나는 세상에서 제일 아름답다)
나를 자유롭게 만들어 주는 것
절대 멈춰서지 않는 내 움직임
한계라는 것을 느낄 수 없게 강한 나를 만나고 싶어
(Time to know) 충분히 아름다운 너
(Believe in yourself) 비교할 수 없는 열정
거칠 것도 없잖아
세상은 이미 네게 시작하는 법을 가르쳐 줬는 걸
나를 봐 내게 일어난 일을 (나를 봐)
모든 걸 넘어 여기 왔잖아 (하!하!)
더 이상은 좁은 탑에 갇혀버린
나로 만족하지 않아 (하!하!)
처음부터 나의 길은 달랐고 (달랐고)
이제 진정 내 목소리를 찾았어 (하!하!)
닫혀있는 문을 여는 건
시작하는 건 나인 걸 (걸)
보여줄게 나를 따라 해봐
몸을 움직여 봐 다 함께
나를 넘어서 만나게 되는
새로워진 나
나를 봐 내게 일어난 일을 (나를 봐)
모든 걸 넘어 여기 왔잖아 (하!하!)
더 이상은 좁은 탑에 갇혀버린 (더 이상)
나로 만족하지 않아 (하!하!)
처음부터 나의 길은 달랐고 (달랐고)
이제 진정 내 목소리를 찾았어 (하!하!)
닫혀있는 문을 여는 건
시작하는 건 나인 걸 (걸)
헛, 헛, 얼쑤
Let me walk this way
Walk this way
Walk this way
Walk this way
The lyrics of 동방신기 (DBSK/TVXQ)'s song "Maximum" encourages listeners to break free of their comfort zones to find their true selves. The song compares the listener to a castle of ice that will eventually crumble, representing the temporary nature of life and the importance of pursuing one's passions. The chorus urges the listener to scream that they are the most beautiful person in the world, expressing self-confidence and determination.
The lyrics indicate that the listener should look back at their past experiences and overcome them to become a better version of themselves. The verse stating that the listener's path has always been different suggests that everyone has their own unique path in life. The song ends on a positive note, with the listener encouraged to move forward and walk "this way" towards their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
누군가 만들었고
There are rules created by someone else
언젠가는 깨져 버릴 얼음의 성벽
These rules are like a castle made of ice that will eventually shatter
그 속에 나의 얼굴
I see my reflection within these rules
길들여진 안락함에 만족한 얼굴
I am complacent within these limiting rules
이젠 돌아서서 걸어야 돼
It's time for me to turn away and walk a different path
나를 지배하는 나만의 법
I need to follow my own rules to control myself
You got to 이젠 내 앞에서 물러나
Others need to move aside and let me walk my own path
나는 좀 더 나를 넘어서야 돼
I need to exceed my own limits
나를 봐 내게 일어난 일을
I need to look at myself and what I have accomplished
모든 걸 넘어 여기 왔잖아 (하!하!)
I've overcome everything to get to this point
더 이상은 좁은 탑에 갇혀버린
I won't be confined to a narrow tower anymore
나로 만족하지 않아 (하!하!)
I won't be satisfied with who I am right now
처음부터 나의 길은 달랐고 (달랐고)
My path has always been different from others
이제 진정 내 목소리를 찾았어 (하!하!)
I've finally found my true voice
닫혀있는 문을 여는 건 시작하는 건 나인 걸 (걸, 걸)
I am the one who opens the closed door, I am the one who starts moving forward
소리쳐 너는 세상에서 제일 아름답다 (소리쳐 너는 세상에서 제일 아름답다)
Shout out that you're the most beautiful person in the world (shout out that you're the most beautiful person in the world)
외쳐봐 나는 세상에서 제일 아름답다 (외쳐봐 나는 세상에서 제일 아름답다)
Scream out that I'm the most beautiful person in the world (scream out that I'm the most beautiful person in the world)
나를 자유롭게 만들어 주는 것
I want to be free and unbound
절대 멈춰서지 않는 내 움직임
I want to move forward without ever stopping
한계라는 것을 느낄 수 없게 강한 나를 만나고 싶어
I want to become someone who doesn't feel their limitations anymore
Time to know 충분히 아름다운 너
It's time for you to know that you're beautiful enough
Believe in yourself 비교할 수 없는 열정
Believe in yourself and your unique passion
거칠 것도 없잖아 세상은 이미 네게 시작하는 법을 가르쳐 줬는 걸
There's nothing you can't handle. The world has already taught you how to start
보여줄게 나를 따라 해봐
I'll show you, follow my lead
몸을 움직여 봐 다 함께
Let's move our bodies together
나를 넘어서 만나게 되는 새로워진 나
I will become someone new, who can overcome myself
더 이상은 좁은 탑에 갇혀버린 (더 이상)
I won't be confined to a narrow tower anymore (anymore)
나로 만족하지 않아 (하!하!)
I won't be satisfied with who I am right now
처음부터 나의 길은 달랐고 (달랐고)
My path has always been different from others
이제 진정 내 목소리를 찾았어 (하!하!)
I've finally found my true voice
닫혀있는 문을 여는 건 시작하는 건 나인 걸 (걸)
I am the one who opens the closed door, I am the one who starts moving forward
소리쳐 너는 세상에서 제일 아름답다 (소리쳐 너는 세상에서 제일 아름답다)
Shout out that you're the most beautiful person in the world (shout out that you're the most beautiful person in the world)
외쳐봐 나는 세상에서 제일 아름답다 (외쳐봐 나는 세상에서 제일 아름답다)
Scream out that I'm the most beautiful person in the world (scream out that I'm the most beautiful person in the world)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Young Jin Yoo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zziczzic
예전에는 두명이서 부르는걸 봤을때 마냥 멋지다란 생각만 했는데, 나중에 원래 다섯명이 부르려고 했던 타이틀 곡이란걸 보고 나니 두명이 얼마나 빈자리를 채우기 위해 노력했을지가 느껴져서 괜히 찡하다ㅜㅜ
@user-on2os5kj9j
진짜 안타깝지만 이때 이 노래 너무 묻혔음..ㅠㅠ 왜 킵유헫다운은 엄청 뜬 걸로 암
@user-ym8wr5mt6k
이 노래 너무 좋아했는데. 몽환적이고 비젼있는 가사가 와 닿아서 왜보다 더~
@hamdurang
와 진짜 알고보니까 딱 5명 활동할 때 분위기네요 노래가...
@user-ud3fy3lo5u
ㄹㅇ..5명때노래같다 어디선가자꾸 준수목소리가들림
@Yuri0214_
이건 무조건 다섯이 불러야할곡이였음ㅠ
@user-ii5dq1lu9f
와 ㅅㅂ 이 노래 잊고 살았음 ㅠㅠㅠㅠ 진짜 10년 넘게 잊었다가 들었는데 여전히 개좋다... 완전 동방신기 느낌인데 5인 녹음까지 다했었다고?? 눈물 좔좔
@user-cw7vq4je4v
5인버전 꼭 들으세요... 명곡인데 묻힌거 너무 아쉬움ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
@hae9870
역시 사랑 가사보다 이런 sm색 나는 가사가 잘어울리는 그룹,,,, 아예 동양풍으로 무사복 검정바탕에 빨강으로 띠 포인트주는 그런 복장 해도 엄청 멋있었을 것 같아... 피지컬 미쳐따
@TUBE-rn7ir
진짜 5인 버전이 개명곡임 동방은 5명 목소리합이 진짜 환상임....!!!