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.
Maximum
DBSK Lyrics
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(Rule) geu soge naui eolgul, gildeullyeojin allakhame manjokhan eolgul
(Move) ijen doraseoseo georeoya dwae, You know what..
Nareul jibaehaneun namanui beop, You got to
(Move) ijen nae apeseo mulleona! naneun jom deo nareul neomeoseoya dwae.
*nareul bwa, naege ireonan ireul, modeun geol neomeo yeogi watjanha
Deo isangeun jobeun tabe gatyeo beorin naro manjokhaji anha
Cheoeumbuteo naui gireun dallatgo, ije jinjeong nae moksorireul chajasseo.
Sorichyeo! neoneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda
(sorichyeo! neoneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda)
Oechyeobwa! naneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda
(oechyeobwa! naneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda)
Nareul jayuropge mandeureo juneun geot, jeoldae meomchwoseoji annneun nae
Umjigim. hangyeraneun geoseul neukkil su eopge ganghan nareul mannago sipeo
(Time to know) chungbunhi areumdaun neo..
(Believe in yourself) bigyohal su eomneun yeoljeong
Geochil geotdo eobtjanha, sesangeun imi nege sijakhaneun beobeul gareuchyeo jwonneun geol.
*Repeat
Boyeojulge nareul ttara haebwa momeul umjigyeo bwa da hamkke
Nareul neomeoseo mannage doeneun saerowojin na
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The lyrics of DBSK's song Maximum speak of a set of rules that must be followed to achieve greatness. The first rule dictates that one must surpass the limits set by others and ultimately overcome the coldness that comes with those limits. The second rule speaks of the importance of one's appearance, which is uniquely different from others and thus special. The chorus repeatedly stresses the idea that the singer is proud of who they are and their unique path. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the world is a competition, and that one must believe in themselves and their abilities in order to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
nugunga mandeureotgo, eonjenganeun kkaejyeo beoril eoreumui seongbyeok
As snowflakes that have formed one by one, will soon melt away as time passes
geu soge naui eolgul, gildeullyeojin allakhame manjokhan eolgul
In that place, my face that was reflected, a perfect face compared to others
ijen doraseoseo georeoya dwae, You know what..
Now, let's walk back, you know what..
Nareul jibaehaneun namanui beop, You got to
The way to receive me, you got to
ijen nae apeseo mulleona! naneun jom deo nareul neomeoseoya dwae.
Now, think of me, you got to bring me a little bit closer to you
*nareul bwa, naege ireonan ireul, modeun geol neomeo yeogi watjanha
Look at me, give me this type of attention, giving me all of it to me, coming over here
Deo isangeun jobeun tabe gatyeo beorin naro manjokhaji anha
Although it was a small, almost insignificant seedling in the beginning, it is not unsatisfactory now
Cheoeumbuteo naui gireun dallatgo, ije jinjeong nae moksorireul chajasseo.
From the beginning, my path has been difficult, but now I have finally found my true voice
Datyeoinneun muneul yeoneun geon, sijakhaneun geon, nain geol
Opening a heart that was once closed is where it all begins
Sorichyeo! neoneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda
Shout it out! You are the most beautiful in this world
(sorichyeo! neoneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda)
(shout it out! You are the most beautiful in this world)
Oechyeobwa! naneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda
Listen carefully! I am the most beautiful in this world
(oechyeobwa! naneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda)
(listen carefully! I am the most beautiful in this world)
Nareul jayuropge mandeureo juneun geot, jeoldae meomchwoseoji annneun nae Umjigim.
My movements that never stop, making me free, never stopping me
hangyeraneun geoseul neukkil su eopge ganghan nareul mannago sipeo
I want to meet someone who, without hearing the lessons, it is too harsh to stand
(Time to know) chungbunhi areumdaun neo..
(Time to know) You who are truly beautiful
(Believe in yourself) bigyohal su eomneun yeoljeong
(Believe in yourself) An unstoppable will
Geochil geotdo eobtjanha, sesangeun imi nege sijakhaneun beobeul gareuchyeo jwonneun geol.
There is no such thing as giving up, the world is always giving you a new beginning
*Repeat
*Repeat
Boyeojulge nareul ttara haebwa momeul umjigyeo bwa da hamkke
I will show you how to follow me, let's shake and feel it together
Nareul neomeoseo mannage doeneun saerowojin na
I am being turned toward you, that's why I'm becoming more playful
*Repeat
*Repeat
Contributed by Olivia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.