Kim JunSu who is known as Xiah Junsu was the first member to be part of the band. He is also a music writer and composer, singer and an occasional actor.
Kim Jaejoong, also known as Hero is also a singer-songwriter, composer and occasional actor.
Jung Yunho known to fans as U-Know is the groups leader, he is a singer, occasional actor, rapper
Park Yoochung known to TVXQ fans as Mickey is also known to be a composer, singer, songwriter and occasional actor.
And finally, the youngest of the band is Shim Chang Min is known to fans as Max Changmin and he is known for singing with the band, modeling and acting.
Following their first appearance in December 2003 alongside BoA and Britney Spears, Dong Bang Shin Ki released their first album 'TRI-ANGLE' in 2004 and managed the #1 spot on Korean music charts just 3 months later. On September 12, 2005, DBSK released their sophomore album 'Rising Sun'. The album's popularity quickly spread past Korea to Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and further overseas.
After releasing their '1st Live Concert Album : Rising Sun' early in the summer of 2006, the band moved to Japan, successfully releasing their first Japanese album, which consisted their older Japanese singles and several new songs.
In late August 2006, Dong Bang Shin Ki returned to Korea with the release of their third album 'O'-正.反.合 (O. Jung. Ban. Hap.) featuring the band with a more mature image. Within its first month, the album reached the 100,000 sales mark.To this day they sold 395,105 copies of this album. On March 14, 2007, they released their second Japanese album, "Five in the Black". Currently they've released 23 Japanese singles. Their 4th single "Ashita wa Kuru Kara" was featured as the 17th ending of the anime ONE PIECE.On January 23, 2008, they released their third japanese album "T". On July 22, 2008,TVXQ became the first non-Japanese artist to have three number ones on the weekly Oricon singles chart, when their single " Why Did I Fall In Love With You? " attained number one.They are one of the few Korean bands to secure over 390,000 attendees at concerts.
Dong Bang Shin Ki has also appeared in commercials, dramas, talk shows and radio shows. In 2005, the band released their own set of banjun dramas starring the band members themselves, which were widely accepted by their fanbase, Cassiopeia. Their own TV DRAMA, Vacation, was presented on a movie screen in Korea and they have already finished shooting the sequel, Dating on Earth. Recently the entire band has appeared on X-MAN, Yashimanman and several radio shows.
Despite a recent incident in which an anti-fan delivered a threatening letter and a drink laced with cyanoacrylate to band leader, U-Know Yunho, and Youngwoong Jaejoong's knee injury requiring surgery in 2005, Dong Bang Shin Ki remains determined at what they do. Each member has their own distinct style, personality and voice, and they manage to work together to create a sound and an image appreciated by fans worldwide.
On September 21, 2008, TVXQ performed a showcase event entitled TVXQ’s "Giving Young Adults Hopes and Dreams-Fall Mini Concert" for the release of their fourth studio album. It was located in front of City Hall, Seoul Plaza. This was TVXQ's first public performance for their fourth album; they performed the title song, "주문 (Mirotic)".
The group's 4th Korean album entitled "MIROTIC" was released on September 26th, 2008; it was originally scheduled for release on September 24th, but was delayed due to the pre-order amount of 330,000 albums."MIROTIC" is currently the best selling album of 2008 in Korea.
The Japanese version of the title song, entitled "呪文 －MIROTIC－", was released on October 15th and became the group's fifth single to reach the number one position on the Oricon Daily charts. It also became the group's fourth Japanese single to reach number one on Oricon's weekly chart, breaking their own record and making them the only artist to have four singles top the chart in one year. They have beaten other top Japanese bands such as SMAP, Arashi, and NewS, who have only had 3 releases this year.
The group has also done a cover of the popular One Piece intro "We Are" by Hiroshi Kitadani.
TVXQ was invited to the prestigious Japanese Kohaku Music Festival on 31st December 2008. It is a highly regarded honor for any artist and a feat achieved only by the most successful musicians of the year. TVXQ also became the first Korean band to be invited to this festival.
TVXQ released their 25th Japanese single "Bolero" on January 21st. "Bolero" will be a theme song for the Japanese movie, "Subaru". TVXQ will also make their debut on screen on "Subaru". The members of TVXQ will appear in one scene in which Meisa Kuroki’s character visits a bar. They are said to have no speaking lines, but will perform on a stage during the scene.
Bolero
DBSK Lyrics
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Yami ni ukabu tsuki no stage ni odoru kimi wo yume mitanda
[Micky]
Fukai fukai mune no kizu wo
[U-Know]
Hitotsu hitotsu se owanaide
[Micky + U-Know]
[Hero + Xiah]
Kikasete itoshiku hakanaku
[Hero]
Tsubasaki de kanaderu bolero
[Max + Xiah]
Maiagare kimi no kanashimi mo
[Max]
Iyasareru basho ni mitsukeru sa
[Micky]
Kurai heya no naka
[Hero]
Mitasareru omoi mado kara afure
[Micky + Hero]
Yume ga tsunoru
[U-Know]
Tsuki hikari no shita
[Max]
Kamoshara ni kibou no rhythm wo kizamu
[U-Know + Max]
Yume ga tsunoru
[Xiah]
Kimi ga kimi rashii no wa jiyuu ni habataku kara
Daremo shirukoto no nai kotae sagashite
[All]
Kikasete itoshiku hakanaku tsuba saki de kanaderu bolero
Maiagare kimi no kanashimi mo iyasareru basho ni mitsukeru sa
[Xiah]
Oh~
[Micky]
Let you dance away
[Xiah]
Don't you know Yeah
[U-Know]
I'll stand by your side
[Max]
Yeah~
[Hero + Micky]
Fly away, Fly away, Fly away, Fly to the top
[Micky]
Fly forever
[Hero + U-Know]
Yeah, yeah, yeah~
[Xiah]
Itsumademo
[U-Know]
Kimi wo terashi tsuzukeruyo
[Xiah]
Mimamoruyo
[Max]
Kimi no ai subeki mirai wo
[Hero]
Doko itte demo
[Micky]
Boku wa negai tsuzukeru yo
[Hero]
Mamoru
[Hero + Micky]
Kara
[Hero]
Ah~
[Micky]
Oh~
[All]
Kikasete
[Micky]
Kikasete
[All]
Mabushiku ([U-Know] Kuruoshiku) setsunaku jounetsu de kirameku bolero
[Max]
Kanki no uta wo
[All]
Kimi wa keshite hitori janai kara
Inochi no kagiri maiagare
[Hero]
Kimi no ibasho wa koko ni aru
The song "Bolero" by TVXQ, also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki, is a beautiful ballad about following one's dreams and finding solace in the things we love. The song starts with Xiah singing about seeing someone dancing on a stage under the moon's light and dreaming of being able to dance like them too. Micky and U-Know's verses talk about healing the wounds in one's heart and not letting anyone bring them down, as long as they stay true to themselves.
In the chorus, Hero and Xiah's voices intertwine, as they sing about playing the beautiful but fleeting melody of a Bolero, while Max sings about finding a place to heal the listener's sadness. The second verse talks about the happiness and inspiration one can find even in the darkest of places, as long as they hold onto their dreams. The bridge sees the group encouraging the listener to keep shining and protecting the people they love, while the final chorus ties everything together, reminding the listener that they are not alone and that they can soar as high as they want to.
Overall, "Bolero" is a song that encourages people to always chase their dreams, no matter what anyone else says, and to find solace and inspiration in the things they love. The hauntingly beautiful melody, combined with the powerful and emotional lyrics, make this song a truly moving experience.
Line by Line Meaning
[Xiah]
I dreamed of you dancing on a stage full of moonlight
[Micky]
The wounds in my heart are deep and never-ending
[U-Know]
Don't let them snatch away even one thing, one by one
[Micky + U-Know]
No one can defeat you, it's best to just be yourself
[Hero + Xiah]
Let me hear your fleeting beauty
[Hero]
Play Bolero with your fingertips
[Max + Xiah]
Rise up, even your sadness can find a place to be healed
[Max]
In a dark room, feelings overflow from the window
[Micky + Hero]
Dreams grow stronger
[U-Know]
Under the light of the moon
[Max]
Etch the rhythm of hope into stone tablets
[U-Know + Max]
Dreams grow stronger
[Xiah]
You can be yourself and soar freely
[All]
Let me hear your fleeting beauty, play Bolero with your fingertips, rise up even your sadness can find a place to be healed
[Xiah]
Let you dance away
[U-Know]
I'll keep shining on you
[Xiah]
I'll watch over you
[Max]
Your loveable future
[Hero]
No matter where you go
[Micky]
I'll keep making wishes
[Hero]
Protecting you
[Hero + Micky]
Ah~
[All]
Let me hear, dazzle(dazzle crazily), painfully sparkle with passion in Bolero, you're never alone so soar as high as your life allows
[Hero]
Your place is here
Contributed by Camden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.