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.
Survivor
DBSK Lyrics
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Everytime, everyday
Ima dare mo ga Survivor
Looking for every way
Kono jitai ni Don't give up
[Changmin]
Koko kara tachiagatte
Chance ni kaeyo
Issho ni Let's try
[Yoochun]
(Oh baby, let's try)
Chorus:
[Jaejoong]
Kokoro ni One smile
Mitsuke tara Shine on me
Two smile
Kasane tara Shine on you
Sekai ga kagayaku youni
Smile, smile
Ikinuku Survivor
[Yoochun]
Kimi ga ireba
Mawari michi demo Not so bad
Wasurekaketa
Taisetsu na mono Remember
[Yunho]
Hitori dewa dek'inai
Koto demo kimochi o awasete hajimereba We can
[Junsu]
(Oh baby, we can)
[Changmin]
Doko kani One dream
Itsu no hika Sail on
Two dreams
Ugokidasu Brand new world
Dareka o aisuru youni
Dream, dream
Dakishimete ikiyou
[Jaejoong]
Kokoro ni One love
Ashita nara So easy
Two love
Tsunaidara Be happy
Jibun wo shinjiru youni
Love, love
Ikinuku Survivor
[Junsu]
Dare mo ga Survivor
[Yunho]
Tomo ni yuku Survivor
[Yoochun]
Smile and dream and love
[Junsu]
Everybody, everybody now
[Jaejoong]
Kokoro ni One smile
Mitsuke tara Shine on me
Two smile
Kasane tara --
Sekai ga kagayaku youni
Smile, smile
Dakishimete ikiyou
[Changmin]
Kokoro ni One love
Ashita nara So easy
Two love
Tsunaidara Be happy
Jibun wo shinjiru youni
Love, love
Ikinuku Survivor
The lyrics of "Survivor" by DBSK narrates the struggle and determination of individuals to overcome their circumstances and become survivors in their own right. The opening lines "Every time, every day, Ima dare mo ga Survivor" translates to "Every time, every day, everyone is a survivor." The song encourages people to keep pushing through difficult times because everyone has the strength required to succeed.
The chorus of the song speaks about the power of a smile and love, and how they can both help individuals survive even the toughest of trials. "Kokoro ni One smile, Mitsuke tara Shine on me, Two smile, Kasane tara Shine on you" conveys that a smile shared between two people can create positive energy and brighten their lives. The lines "Kokoro ni One love, Ashita nara So easy, Two love, Tsunaidara Be happy" affirm that love and connection with others can make life easier and happier.
Overall, "Survivor" emphasizes that perseverance, love, and unity can help individuals overcome any difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime, everyday
No matter what the situation, every day brings new challenges
Ima dare mo ga Survivor
Everyone is a survivor, fighting to overcome the obstacles of life
Looking for every way
We must explore all avenues in our quest for success
Kono jitai ni Don't give up
In tough situations, we must persevere and not give up
Koko kara tachiagatte
We must rise up from where we are now
Hikari sagashite
We search for the light to guide us on our journey
Chance ni kaeyo
We seize each opportunity and make it our own
Issho ni Let's try
Together, we can achieve anything if we try
Kokoro ni One smile
A single smile can brighten up one's day
Mitsuke tara Shine on me
If we find a smile that resonates with us, we feel a sense of hope and happiness
Two smile
Two smiles together create a shining light that illuminates the world
Kasane tara Shine on you
If we share our smiles, we can spread happiness to others
Sekai ga kagayaku youni
Through our shared light, we can make the world a brighter place
Smile, smile
Our smiles are powerful, and can help us overcome even the toughest challenges
Ikinuku Survivor
We are survivors, and we will thrive in the face of adversity
Kimi ga ireba
When we have someone by our side, even the toughest roads seem easier to navigate
Mawari michi demo Not so bad
Even if life takes us on unexpected paths, we can still find joy in the journey
Wasurekaketa
We must not forget the important things in life, even in times of hardship
Taisetsu na mono Remember
We must always remember the things that truly matter
Hitori dewa dek'inai
We cannot do everything alone
Koto demo kimochi o awasete hajimereba We can
When we work together and share our feelings, we can accomplish great things
Doko kani One dream
We all have dreams, no matter where we come from or what we've been through
Itsu no hika Sail on
We set sail on our journey to achieve our dreams, no matter when or where we start
Ugokidasu Brand new world
When we set sail towards our dreams, we create a brand new world full of possibilities
Dareka o aisuru youni
Just as we love and support our own dreams, we must love and support the dreams of others
Dream, dream
Our dreams are what drive us forward and give us hope
Dakishimete ikiyou
Let's embrace our dreams and never let them go
Kokoro ni One love
Love is the most powerful force in the world
Ashita nara So easy
When we have love in our hearts, even the toughest challenges seem easier
Tsunaidara Be happy
Love connects us all, and when we share it, we feel true happiness
Jibun wo shinjiru youni
We must believe in ourselves and our ability to love and be loved
Love, love
Love is not just a feeling, but an action that we must take every day
Dare mo ga Survivor
We are all survivors, fighting to overcome the obstacles in our lives
Tomo ni yuku Survivor
Together, we can face anything and overcome all challenges
Smile and dream and love
Through our smiles, dreams, and love, we can make the world a better place
Everybody, everybody now
Let's come together as one and make a positive difference in the world
Dakishimete ikiyou
Let's embrace our dreams and never let them go
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.