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.
Ride On
DBSK Lyrics
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Ah ah ah.
Get up take a ride?
Ah take a ride? Listen
[Jaejoong]
You door wo akete
Jiyuu ni naru gaki wo sashikonde yeah
Right now kakaru ignition
Mou ikitsukumadewa orirarenai yeah
[All]
Oh feel me? Give me your more beat. (um umm)
Atsui mamani so we gotta bounce alright
([Yoochun] We gotta bounce alright)
Girl, squeeze me kono karada ni
[Yoochun]
Oshiyoseru in your love oh baby
[All]
Oh wow wow
Hey you drive me crazy tonight
Ima hashirinukeruyo baby alright? (baby alright)
Oh wow wow
Uh baby you're cruising with me, soshite get in zone
Kanjiatte (you're cruising) with me
Oh wow wow
[Yunho]
Good girl (good girl) dokomadedemo
Kimi wo noseteiku dakara motto yeah
[Changmin]
Oh no jirasanaide I wanna let you say "want you"
Hatenaki daydream yeah
[All]
Oh feel me? Give me your more beat.
([Junsu] Oh I know that you feel me)
Ijigen (?) he to so we gotta bounce alright
([Junsu] We gotta bounce alright)
Sore ijou to my love
Oh wow wow
Hey you drive me crazy tonight (drive me crazy tonight)
Mada tsuzuku yume nara (baby alright)
Oh wow wow
Uh baby you're cruising with me kokode get in zone
Tokeruyou ni (you're cruising) with me (oh wow wow)
Hey you drive me crazy tonight (yeah)
Imahashirinukeruyo baby alright? (baby alright)
Oh wow wow
Uh baby you're cruising with me (cruising with me)
Soshite get in zone
Kanjiatte (you're cruising) with me
Oh wow wow
Yeah come on baby
I wanna get in a zone alright
Feel me wow wow
Hey you drive me crazy tonight
Mada tsuzuku yume nara baby alright? (baby alright)
Oh wow wow
Uh baby you're cruising with me (cruising with me)
Kokode get in zone
Tokeruyou ni (you're cruising) with me (oh wow wow)
Hey you drive me crazy tonight
Imahashirinukeruyo baby alright? (baby alright)
Oh wow wow
Uh baby you're cruising with me. Soshite get in zone
Kanjiatte (you're cruising) with me
Oh wow wow
Oh feel me? (give me your more beat baby)
My my girl, squeeze me
I wanna get in a zone alright
Girl, squeeze me baby amazing sweet
My my girl, squeeze me get in zone alright
Oh wow wow
The song "Ride On" by DBSK is a lively and upbeat track that speaks about cruising with a loved one and enjoying the moment. The opening verse by Yoochun seems to be an invitation to take a ride, to escape from the norm and embrace the moment. The lyrics describe the desire to break free from the monotony of life and live freely. The catchy chorus is a repetition of "Oh wow wow", signaling a moment of excitement and energy. The song's lyrics are quite simple and repetitive, but they utilize a trendy R&B meets electronic beat to carry the entire track.
The song expresses a longing for a carefree and enjoyable world, where one can be with the person they love and just cruise without any worries. Jaejoong's verse portrays this fanciful world, where doors are opened, and people can embrace their true selves. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics as the chorus implores the listener to feel the beat and bounce along. The bridge by Yunho speaks of a "good girl" who one can take on a ride to greater heights. Overall, the song is an ode to love, fun, and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah ah ah.
Get up take a ride?
Ah take a ride? Listen
The song requests the listener to take a ride and enjoy the journey. It is a fun song that evokes excitement and enthusiasm.
You door wo akete
Jiyuu ni naru gaki wo sashikonde yeah
Open your door and let your true self out without fear. Live freely and confidently.
Right now kakaru ignition
Mou ikitsukumadewa orirarenai yeah
The ignition is on, and there is no turning back. The song emphasizes seizing the moment and making the most of the present.
Oh feel me? Give me your more beat. (um umm)
Atsui mamani so we gotta bounce alright
([Yoochun] We gotta bounce alright)
Girl, squeeze me kono karada ni
[Yoochun]
Oshiyoseru in your love oh baby
The song requests the listener to feel the rhythm, embrace the passion of the music, and dance freely. It also encourages the listener to love fully and passionately.
Good girl (good girl) dokomadedemo
Kimi wo noseteiku dakara motto yeah
The singer considers his lover a good girl and will go to great lengths to be with her. He encourages her to trust him and come along for the ride.
Oh no jirasanaide I wanna let you say "want you"
Hatenaki daydream yeah
The singer requests his lover to express her desire for him and shares that he has limitless dreams of being with her.
Oh feel me? Give me your more beat.
([Junsu] Oh I know that you feel me)
Ijigen (?) he to so we gotta bounce alright
([Junsu] We gotta bounce alright)
Sore ijou to my love
The song continues to emphasize feeling the music and dancing to the beat. It also alludes to the concept of transcending dimensions and reaching new heights in love.
Hey you drive me crazy tonight
Mada tsuzuku yume nara (baby alright)
Oh wow wow
Uh baby you're cruising with me kokode get in zone
Tokeruyou ni (you're cruising) with me (oh wow wow)
The singer expresses his excitement and eagerness to be with his lover tonight, and he encourages her to get in the zone and enjoy the ride with him.
Yeah come on baby
I wanna get in a zone alright
Feel me wow wow
The singer encourages his lover to participate in the ride fully and to feel the music completely.
Oh feel me? (give me your more beat baby)
My my girl, squeeze me
I wanna get in a zone alright
Girl, squeeze me baby amazing sweet
My my girl, squeeze me get in zone alright
Oh wow wow
The song continues to emphasize the importance of feeling the music and being in the moment. It also alludes to the pleasures of sexual intimacy.
Contributed by Elliot B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anna Ewing
Is it bad that I laugh every time I hear the beginning of this song? I can't listen to it without thinking of Jae's epic concert fail when he dropped his microphone.
Anna Ewing
I don't remember exactly, but they were on a Japanese show talking about one 'fail' moment each of the members had on that show/tour or something. Jae's was when they were performing this song, right when it switched to his part at the beginning of the song, he dropped his mic, tried to catch it, failed, it fell onto the stage and then proceeded to roll off of the stage, causing Jae to have to lie down on the stage and reach over the edge to retrieve it, only to find out when he tried to resume the choreo and sing that it broke/wasn't working, and a stage hand had to run out and give him a new mic. It was hilarious.
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haha what when was this?
KimHiKu
I love this song since the album came out😱
江崎 ぐり子
カコイイ😚💕
Jin11193
O.o oh lord the lyrics...
Valesha S
Totally true. Somehow the sexiest song I've ever heard DBSK sing:D
江崎 ぐり子
カコイイ😚💕
Demon Hybrid
Ha! this is nothing compared to Junsu's intoxication. XD
Sara McCartney
yes....just yes.