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
Sky
동방신기 Lyrics
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晴れ渡る空 高く
どこまでも手を伸ばし
光 身体中に浴びて
騒ぎ出す胸の鼓動
忘れられない夏にしよう
君がここにいるから
脱ぎ捨ててゆく 傷も痛みも
明日に向かうよ
太陽が今 僕らの上で
輝き続けるから
この夏は永遠に終わらない
believe me
好きな感じで 楽しめばいい
繰り返すeverything's alright
何もかも 熱い世界に届け
wow...
南風吹く場所で 見つめる道の先は
揺れる 蜃気楼の彼方
夢は僕らに何か
伝えて前に進むため
心 強くさせるよ
一度しかない 今日という日に
思いきりぶつかれば 扉は開くよ
見上げれば空 見下ろせば海
そこに僕らは生きて
この夏に巡り逢えた奇蹟
believe you
笑ってゆこう 君と一緒に
飛び出せばeverything's alright
限りなく 晴れ渡るあの空へ
太陽が今 僕らの上で
輝き続けるから
この夏は永遠に終わらない
believe me
好きな感じで 楽しめばいい
繰り返すeverything's alright
何もかも 熱い世界に届け
wow...
The lyrics to 동방신기's song Sky convey a sense of hope, freedom, and everlasting summer. The opening lines describe a clear sky and the desire to reach out as far as possible, basking in the light and feeling the excitement in one's heart. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not forgetting the unforgettable summer, made possible by the presence of a loved one. It encourages letting go of past wounds and pain, embracing only freedom. The lyrics express a determination to face tomorrow, as the sun continues to shine above, symbolizing unwavering hope. The summer is portrayed as never-ending, promising an eternal experience. The song emphasizes that as long as one believes and enjoys life in their own way, everything will be alright. It encourages embracing the passionate and hot world, where dreams are conveyed, and one can move forward with a strong heart. The lyrics urge to seize the opportunities presented each day, where life opens up like a door when approached with full enthusiasm. Looking up at the sky and down at the sea, the lyrics suggest that we are living in these beautiful moments. The summer is depicted as a miraculous encounter, reinforcing the idea of belief. The song concludes by encouraging laughter and the leap towards the bright sky, where everything becomes alright, and reaching for the limitless, clear sky.
Line by Line Meaning
晴れ渡る空 高く
The clear and expansive sky, reaching high
どこまでも手を伸ばし
Reaching out my hands endlessly
光 身体中に浴びて
Bathing in the light, throughout my body
騒ぎ出す胸の鼓動
The pounding of my restless heart
忘れられない夏にしよう
Let's make it an unforgettable summer
君がここにいるから
Because you're here
脱ぎ捨ててゆく 傷も痛みも
Discarding all the wounds and pain
自由だけ抱きしめて
Embracing only freedom
明日に向かうよ
Heading towards tomorrow
太陽が今 僕らの上で
The sun is shining upon us now
輝き続けるから
Because it continues to shine
この夏は永遠に終わらない
This summer will never end
好きな感じで 楽しめばいい
Just enjoy it in your own way
繰り返すeverything's alright
Everything's alright, it repeats
何もかも 熱い世界に届け
Deliver everything to this passionate world
南風吹く場所で 見つめる道の先は
In a place where the southern wind blows, the path ahead
揺れる 蜃気楼の彼方
Beyond the swaying mirage
夢は僕らに何か
What does the dream mean to us?
伝えて前に進むため
To convey and move forward
心 強くさせるよ
To strengthen our hearts
一度しかない 今日という日に
On this unique day called today
思いきりぶつかれば 扉は開くよ
If we give it our all, the door will open
見上げれば空 見下ろせば海
Looking up, there's the sky; looking down, there's the sea
そこに僕らは生きて
There, we live
この夏に巡り逢えた奇蹟
The miracle of encountering this summer
believe you
Believe in you
笑ってゆこう 君と一緒に
Let's go and laugh together
飛び出せばeverything's alright
If we leap, everything's alright
限りなく 晴れ渡るあの空へ
Towards that endlessly clear sky
太陽が今 僕らの上で
The sun is shining upon us now
輝き続けるから
Because it continues to shine
この夏は永遠に終わらない
This summer will never end
believe me
Believe in me
好きな感じで 楽しめばいい
Just enjoy it in your own way
繰り返すeverything's alright
Everything's alright, it repeats
何もかも 熱い世界に届け
Deliver everything to this passionate world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: H.U.B.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
밍지
김재중 처음 고음 진짜 너무 좋다고요…여름 그 자체
Loha Han
마지막 고음도 진짜 너무 좋아요ㅠㅠㅠ
웃는 미소까지….ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ
LEE도쨩
지금은 다섯명이 다시 뭉치는거 하지도 못할뿐더러 바라지도 않지만 가끔씩 이시절의 동방신기 모습이그리울때가있다
너무 풋풋하고 즐거워보여..
SeongJ 2
LEE도쨩 정말 맞는 말이네요
Billie Kim
00:17 재중이 넘 귀엽다
에이네이션 모든 무대 레전드ㅠㅠㅠ
애들 웃으면서 노래하고 춤추는거 보는게 너무 행복하다
Aaron Minh Tuấn Tube
DB5K is world best performers
wjswy
한국 발매곡으로 하야야 여름날이 있다면 일본 발매곡으로 SKY가 있지!! 둘 다 너무 청량해 여름에 무조건 들어야 하는 노래!!
juyo
0:34 저 고음을 그냥 내 갈길을 간다 하면서 개 쿨하게 부르는게 이 영상의 묘미
유니버스
적당히 노을진 화창한 날씨에 청량한 sky 부르는 멤버들 컨디션까지 완벽했던 날....보는 사람까지 행복해지던 무대다 증말ㅜㅜㅜ 지금은 서글프기까지하네ㅜ영상속 멤버들 너무 행복해보여서
이은교
이때 다 너무 행복하게 노래부르는것 같아보인다ㅜㅜㅜㅜ지금도 이렇게 되기까지 저런 얼굴로 무대 하기까지 일본에서 얼마나 고생했을까 안쓰럽고 너무 고맙고 많은 생각이 드네ㅜㅜ