In 2008, with the release of their sixteenth Japanese single, "Purple Line", which debuted atop the Oricon, TVXQ became the fifth non-Japanese Asian artist and the first male foreign group to have a number-one single on the chart. With their twenty-third single, "Dōshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandarō?", TVXQ set a new record, becoming the first non-Japanese Asian artist to have three singles debut atop the chart. In 2009, with the release their twenty-fifth single, "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", TVXQ broke their own record making them the first non-Japanese Asian artist to have five number-one singles.
The group's fourth Korean album, Mirotic, was slated to be released on September 24 but due to the large number of pre-orders was pushed back two days. Like their previous Korean album, Mirotic debuted atop the charts with 307,974 copies sold. In early January 2009, the album's sales totaled 502,837 copies, making it the first Korean album in six years to pass the 500,000 mark.[53][54] In October, TVXQ released "Jumon: Mirotic", the Japanese version of Mirotic's title track. The single topped the Oricon chart, breaking the record that the group had set with their previous single. TVXQ attended Kōhaku Uta Gassen Music Festival on New Year's Eve, making them first Korean group to attend.
Their twenty-fifth single "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", released in January 2009, debuted at the top spot on the Oricon, making them the first and only non-Japanese Asians to have five number-one singles debut atop the Oricon chart. "Bolero" will be used as the theme song for the Japanese movie Subaru, in which TVXQ will make a cameo. In March, TVXQ released their twenty-sixth single "Survivor" which was followed by their fourth Japanese album, The Secret Code, which was released on March 25, 2009.
Maximum
TVXQ! Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
geu soge naui eolgul, gildeullyeojin allakhame manjokhan eolgul
ijen doraseoseo georeoya dwae, You know what..
nareul jibaehaneun namanui beop, You got to
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
datyeoinneun muneul yeoneun geon, sijakhaneun geon, nain geol
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, j
eoldae 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.
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.
datyeoinneun muneul yeoneun geon,
sijakhaneun geon, nain geol
Boyeojulge nareul ttara haebwa momeul umjigyeo bwa da hamkke
nareul neomeoseo mannage doeneun saerowojin na
The verses of TVXQ!'s song "Maximum" speak about overcoming challenges and standing out from the crowd. The opening lyrics talk about breaking through the cold barrier of winter and leaving behind a face that is different from others. The chorus repeats the phrase "Scream!" while praising oneself and acknowledging that the world has already recognized their greatness.
The second section of verses emphasizes the importance of not giving up, persevering through hardship, and finding one's voice. The song encourages the listener to believe in themselves and their unique abilities. The bridge speaks to the desire to be recognized and accepted, and to do so with others who move in unison.
Line by Line Meaning
Nugunga mandeureotgo, eonjenganeun kkaejyeo beoril eoreumui seongbyeok
The frozen castle that will eventually crumble, built by countless people.
geu soge naui eolgul, gildeullyeojin allakhame manjokhan eolgul
My face reflected in the completely frozen crystal is a satisfied face.
ijen doraseoseo georeoya dwae, You know what..
Now turn back and walk, you know what to do.
nareul jibaehaneun namanui beop, You got to
The way to seize only me, you got to
ijen nae apeseo mulleona! naneun jom deo nareul neomeoseoya dwae.
Now listen to me! I must bring out more of myself.
Nareul bwa, naege ireonan ireul, modeun geol neomeo yeogi watjanha
Look at me, come and take everything that I have here.
deo isangeun jobeun tabe gatyeo beorin naro manjokhaji anha
I'm not satisfied with the person who once used to settle for small.
cheoeumbuteo naui gireun dallatgo, ije jinjeong nae moksorireul chajasseo.
My path has changed since the beginning, now I've found my true voice.
datyeoinneun muneul yeoneun geon, sijakhaneun geon, nain geol
Opening the closed door, starting anew, by myself.
Sorichyeo! neoneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda
Shout it out loud! You are the most beautiful in the world.
(sorichyeo! neoneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda)
oechyeobwa! naneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda
Listen up! I am also the most beautiful in the world.
(oechyeobwa! naneun sesangeseo jeil areumdapda)
Nareul jayuropge mandeureo juneun geot,
The thing that makes me free,
jeoldae meomchwoseoji annneun nae umjigim.
my movement that never stops.
hangyeraneun geoseul neukkil su eopge ganghan nareul mannago sipeo
I want to meet the strict person who can't feel the changing situation.
(Time to know) chungbunhi areumdaun neo
(Time to know) You are truly beautiful
(Believe in yourself) bigyohal su eomneun yeoljeong
(Believe in yourself) Unprecedented determination
geochil geotdo eobtjanha,
There's no time to turn back,
sesangeun imi nege sijakhaneun beobeul gareuchyeo jwonneun geol.
The world is already handing over the starting point to you.
Boyeojulge nareul ttara haebwa momeul umjigyeo bwa da hamkke
I'll show you, follow me and move your body, all together.
nareul neomeoseo mannage doeneun saerowojin na
The refreshing me that will make you smile.
Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.