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.
Purple Line
DBSK Lyrics
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[YC] Now I see this way
It's looks like purple line
Gotta introduce myself
[JJ] Furareru koto sae dekina itte jishin ankini tora warete
Mi ugoki hitotsu torenai toki mo au
[YC] Really wanna touch myself
Kiseki wo negatte itte mo
[JJ] Jibun no kokoro ga tsuyoku naku sha tsusumenai right now
[YH] Purple line let me set on my world (my world)
[All] Dare mo arui takoto nai this way
Yume wo negai de ikikita wo shikashi tsusuketeru
Jibun rashiku My Progression
Tsuyoi kimochi wo motte koedemiseru
Jonetsu no purple line
[JS] Kirei na wo sutabi koraga saigo hou ni made shimau kedo nikenai sa
[CM] Bokuga seichoushi hayaku dameno ga te dato
[JS] Jibun ni kikasenagara nori koede yuke right now
[CM] Purple line let me set on my world (my world)
[All] Daremo arui takotonai this way kibou wo negai de hiraki wo mitsume tsusukederu
Negai komete My Progression
Keshite ikirame naite koetemiseru
Shinjitsu no purple line
[JJ] Ima no kono shunkan mo
[JS] Mune ni kijaminagara
[JJ, JS] Eiga no youni toki wo negai wo
[CM] Kinou yori mo kachiarui mae shinkao tokeru yokan image (imeji) shite
[YH] Yo check it
Ushinatte shimau yonotorekanga re kata
You must be lovin' the way
Susume nakya damesa tsuyoi jibun no
Bokura no path tobase
Show your what's my trick
[CM] Susumeru youni saki kuchitsuketeru my soul
[All] You gotta purple like that (like that)
My time is still going on
Purple line let me set on my world (my world)
Dare mo arui takoto nai this way
Yume wo negai te ikikata wo sagashi tsusuketeru
Jibun ra shiku My Progression
Tsuyoi kimochi wo motte koete miseru
The song Purple Line by DBSK is a Japanese version of their Korean song of the same name. The lyrics talk about their journey towards self-discovery and growth. The purple line in the lyrics is a metaphor for the path they are on, which is not yet trodden by anyone else. The song starts with YC talking about how he sees a new path or way that he wants to follow. He describes it as a purple line that he needs to introduce himself to. JJ, on the other hand, talks about how he cannot afford to make any mistakes as the world judges him, and he needs to be careful in his every move. He wants to touch himself, seeking permission to trust his instincts. YH sings about how he wants to conquer this new world he finds himself in, which he describes as his own. JS, too, talks about how he is dealing with his inhibitions and is trying to overcome his fear. He wants to progress but is worried about the challenges he might face on this purple line. In conclusion, the song is about how each member struggles in their individual way to move forward on their path towards achieving their dreams and becoming better versions of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I see this way
I understand things differently now
It's looks like purple line
The path ahead looks promising like the color purple
Gotta introduce myself
I need to make myself known
Furareru koto sae dekina itte jishin ankini tora warete
Even though I cannot be touched, I exude confidence and energy
Mi ugoki hitotsu torenai toki mo au
Even in times when I cannot make progress, I still encounter movement
Really wanna touch myself
I want to experience success for myself
Kiseki wo negatte itte mo
Even if I wish for miracles
Jibun no kokoro ga tsuyoku naku sha tsusumenai right now
Without a strong heart, I cannot advance now
Purple line let me set on my world (my world)
The purple path ahead will take me to my own world of success
Dare mo arui takoto nai this way
No one else has walked this path before
Yume wo negai de ikikita wo shikashi tsusuketeru
Although I've chased my dreams, I'm still moving forward
Jibun rashiku My Progression
I'm making progress in my own way
Tsuyoi kimochi wo motte koedemiseru
I'm displaying my strong feelings boldly
Jonetsu no purple line
The passionate path of purple
Kirei na wo sutabi koraga saigo hou ni made shimau kedo nikenai sa
Although I may end up battered and bruised, I won't give up on beauty
Bokuga seichoushi hayaku dameno ga te dato
I must grow quickly since I don't have much time
Jibun ni kikasenagara nori koede yuke right now
I'll listen to myself and ride forward now
Negai komete My Progression
I'll put my desires into my progress
Keshite ikirame naite koetemiseru
I'll overcome my insecurities and shine
Shinjitsu no purple line
The true path of purple
Ima no kono shunkan mo
Even now in this moment
Mune ni kijaminagara
Despite my heart's trembling
Eiga no youni toki wo negai wo
I'll wish for time to stop like in a movie
Kinou yori mo kachiarui mae shinkao tokeru yokan image (imeji) shite
I'll focus on the image of surpassing my past self and my confidence will grow
Yo check it
Listen up
Ushinatte shimau yonotorekanga re kata
I can lose my way without guidance
You must be lovin' the way
You must enjoy watching me
Susume nakya damesa tsuyoi jibun no
I have to move forward, my strong self won't allow me to give up
Bokura no path tobase
Let's create our own path
Show your what's my trick
Let me show you my secret to success
Susumeru youni saki kuchitsuketeru my soul
My soul is pushing me forward towards my goal
You gotta purple like that (like that)
You need to follow the purple path like I do
My time is still going on
I have yet to run out of time
Yume wo negai te ikikata wo sagashi tsusuketeru
I'm still searching for a way to live while chasing my dreams
Jibun ra shiku My Progression
I'm progressing in my own way
Tsuyoi kimochi wo motte koete miseru
I'll overcome my fear with strong emotions
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lizziehicks9292
fun fact: the line " I really wanna touch myself " was actually supposed to be " I really wanna be in touch with myself " but SM ent. thought that it was too long of a line and didnt go with the song rhythm so they cut the line to "I really wanna touch myself" and Yoochun said he didnt like the line but its in the song so what can ya do xD
@lizziehicks9292
@Χρυσή Πετρίδου yea eh? Haha I read it in a couple of articles a couple years ago
@tengwarsoup8836
This comments section:
10% appreciating how well the song holds up today
5% appreciating OT5 DBSK
85% i r e a l l y w a n n a t o u c h m y s e l f
@MimKpop
😂😂😂😂
@itsliterallyryangosling
Why is this so accurate
@reveluvanessa
Literally came to this video and comment section to see if people were talking about it. Really surprised me when I heard it for the 1st time
@stevethea5250
@@MimKpop 0:39
@fireball0762
or women that want to touch him too
@marwal3307
new kpop fans exploring old school kpop: ugh, kpop was really meaningful back then.
yoochun: I really wanna touch myself
shinee: hold my ring ding dong
@ashleynctzen4095
😂💀