TVXQ/DBSK

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TVXQ (often stylized TVXQ! or TVfXQ), an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi (東方神起), is a quintet South Korean boy band formed under SM Entertainment in 2003. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki or Dong Bang Shin Gi (동방신기). They were later introduced in Japan as Tōhōshinki (東方神起, Tōhōshinki?) under Avex sub label, Rhythm Zone in 2005. Their name roughly translates as "Rising Gods of the East". [1] TVXQ, the acronym based on the Chinese counterpart of their name, is the abbreviation officially used on all products and advertisements outside of Japan.

Since their debut, TVXQ has become one of the most popular singing groups in East Asia, gaining great popularity in such countries as Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and other East Asian regions.[2].

Background information
Also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki
Tong Vfang Xien Qi
Tōhōshinki
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genre(s) K-pop, J-pop, a cappella, manufactured pop
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) SM Entertainment
Avex Asia (ROC)
Rhythm Zone (Japan)
GMM Grammy (Thailand)
Associated acts BoA
Kumi Koda
SMTown
The Trax


Members
Xiah Junsu
Micky Yoochun
Hero Jaejoong
Max Changmin
U-know Yunho

Member profiles
Xiah
Stage name: Xiah Junsu (Hangul: 시아준수; Hanja: 細亞俊秀) / Junsu (ジュンス, Junsu?)
Real name: Kim Junsu (Hangul: 김준수; Hanja: 金俊秀)
Legal birthday: January 1, 1987 (1987-01-01) (age 21)
Real birthday: December 15, 1986 (1986-12-15) (age 21)[43]
Place of birth: Gyeonggi

Micky
Stage name : Micky Yoochun (Hangul: 믹키유천; Hanja: 秘奇有天) / Yuchun (ユチョン, Yuchon?)
Real name: Park Yoochun (Hangul: 박유천; Hanja: 朴有天)
Date of birth: June 4, 1986 (1986-06-04) (age 22)
Place of birth: Seoul {Jongno}

Hero
Stage name: Youngwoong Jaejoong (Hangul: 영웅재중; Hanja: 英雄在中) / Jejung (ジェジュン, Jejun?)
Birth name: Han Jaejoon (Hangul:한재준; Hanja: 韓在俊)[44]
Adopted name: Kim Jaejoong (Hangul:김재중; Hanja: 金在中) (now his real name)
Date of birth: January 26, 1986 (1986-01-26) (age 22)
Place of birth: Gongju

Max
Stage name : Choikang Changmin (Hangul: 최강창민; Hanja: 最强昌珉) / Changmin (チャンミン, Chanmin?)
Real name: Shim Changmin (Hangul: 심창민; Hanja: 沈昌珉)
Date of birth: February 18, 1988 (1988-02-18) (age 20)
Place of birth: Seoul

U-know
Stage name : U-know Yunho (Hangul: 유노윤호; Hanja: 瑜鹵允浩) / Yunho (ユンホ, Yunho?)
Real name: Jung Yunho (Hangul: 정윤호; Hanja: 鄭允浩)
Date of birth: February 6, 1986 (1986-02-06) (age 22)
Place of birth: Gwangju


Member solo activities

[edit] Xiah
Performed and toured around Korea as member of the promotional group Anyband with BoA, Tablo of Epik High, and Jin Bora. The project band was formed by Samsung's Anycall, and had several singles: "TPL (Talk, Play, Love)," "Promise U", "Daydream".
Had a duet with Zhang Liyin, "Timeless", which was featured in Zhang's first single, "Timeless". He also sang the Chinese version of the song with Zhang, which was the last track of Zhang's first Chinese album, I WILL. Xiah was also featured in the second part of the two-part "Timeless" music videos.

[edit] Micky
Appeared in Magolpi's debut music video "Flight Girl" (비행소녀)
Was featured singer in DJ Makai's song, "Tokyo Lovelight"

[edit] Hero
Sang "Greeting" (인사) which was featured on the A Millionaire's First Love soundtrack.
Collaborated with The Grace for "Just for One Day", which was featured in The Grace's first Japanese full-length studio album, Graceful 4.
Acting as the leading role in the teledrama "Heaven's Postman".

[edit] Max
Wrote the lyrics for "Evergreen" in SM Town 2007 album.

[edit] U-know
Before debuting under TVXQ, he was a backup dancer for Dana's 2002 single, "Diamond". He was also featured in the music video.