TVXQ Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids TVXQ 東方神起

Background information
Also known as	(동방신기) Dong Bang Shin Ki DBSK (東方神起)(東方神起) Dōngfāngshénqǐ (東方神起) Tōhōshinki
Origin	South Korea
Genres	Pop, R&B, dance, electronica, hip hop, K-pop
Years active	2003 (2003) - present
Labels	S.M. Entertainment (South Korea) Avex Group (Japan)
Associated acts	SMTown

Members	U-Know Yunho Max Changmin

Past members	Hero Jaejoong (2003-2009) Micky Yoochun (2003-2009) Xiah Junsu (2003-2009)

TVXQ (which stands for Tong Vfang Xien Qi) is a very popular two-member K-pop boy band. They are active in both South Korea and Japan. The current members are U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin.

This group is well-known across East Asia, including countries like Taiwan and China. TVXQ first started performing in 2004. They are part of the Korean record company SM Entertainment. You might also know them by other names. In Korea, they are called Dong Bang Shin Ki (often shortened to DBSK). In Japan, they are known as Tohoshinki.

TVXQ has released many successful albums. They have put out three Japanese albums and six Korean albums. Their fourth Korean album, Mirotic, came out in 2008. It sold over 550,000 copies, making it their most successful album. Before that, their 2006 album O-Jung.Ban.Hap. and their 2005 album Rising Sun were also very popular.

Their first Japanese album, Heart, Mind, and Soul, reached number 25 on the Oricon Chart. It sold nearly 20,000 copies. Their second Japanese album, Five in the Black, did even better. It reached number 2 and sold over 26,000 copies in its first week. The third Japanese album, T, also peaked at number 2. It sold 30,003 copies on its first day.

TVXQ has a huge official fan club in Korea called "Cassiopeia". This fan club is so big that it's considered the largest in the world! They also have a large fan club in Japan.

Meet the Members of TVXQ
- Current Members
- Former Members
TVXQ's Music: Albums and Singles
Awards and Amazing Achievements
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Meet the Members of TVXQ

TVXQ has had different members over the years. Here are the current and former members who have been part of this amazing group.

Current Members

These are the two artists who are currently part of TVXQ.

Stage name	Birth name
Current members
Stage name	Romanized	Hangul
U-Know 유노윤호 (U-Know Yunho)	Jung Yunho	정윤호
Max 최강창민 (Choikang Changmin)	Shim Changmin	심창민

Former Members

These members were part of TVXQ from 2003 to 2009.

Stage name	Birth name
Former members
Stage name	Romanized	Hangul
Hero 영웅재중 (Yongwoong Jaejoong)	Kim Jaejoong	김재중
Micky 믹키유천 (Micky Yoochun)	Park Yoochun	박유천
Xia 시아준수 (Xiah Junsu)	Kim Junsu	김준수

TVXQ's Music: Albums and Singles

TVXQ has released many albums and singles throughout their career. Here's a look at some of their music.

Korean Albums

Tri-angle (2004)
Rising Sun (2005)
"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. (2006)
Mirotic (2008)
Keep Your Head Down (2011)
Catch Me (2012)
Tense (2014)
Rise as God (2015)
Hug (2004)
The Way U Are (2004)
Christmas Gift from Dong Bang Shin Gi (2004)
2005 Summer (2004)

Japanese Albums

Heart, Mind and Soul (2006)
Five in the Black (2007)
T (2008)
The Secret Code (2009)
TONE (2011)
Time (2013)
Tree (2014)
With (2014)

Best Selection 2010 (2010)

Japanese Singles

TVXQ has released many singles in Japan. Here are some of them:

1st Single - Stay With Me Tonight 2005/4/27
2nd Single - Somebody To Love 2005/7/13
3rd Single - My Destiny 2005/11/2
4th Single - 明日は来るから 2006/3/8
5th Single - Rising Sun / Heart, Mind and Soul 2006/4/26
6th Single - Begin 2006/6/21
7th Single - Sky 2006/8/16
8th Single - miss you /O-Jung.Ban.Hap. 2006/11/08
9th Single - Step by Step 2007/1/24
10th Single - Choosey Lover 2007/3/7
11th Single - Lovin' you 2007/6/8
12th Single - SUNMER~Summer Dream/Song for you/Love In The Ice~ 2007/8/1
13th Single - Shine/Ride On 2007/9/19
14th Single - Forever Love 2007/11/14
15th Single - Together 2007./12/19
16th Single - Purple Line 2008.01.16
17th Single - Two hearts / WILD SOUL（CHANGMIN） 2008/2/6
18th Single - Runaway / My Girlfriend（YUCHUN） 2008/02/13
19th Single - If...!? / Rainy Night（JUNSU） 2008/02/27
20th Single - Close to you / Crazy Life（YUNHO） 2008/03/05
21st Single - Keyword / Maze（JEJUNG） 2008/03/12
22nd single - Beautiful you/千年恋歌 2008/04/23
23rd single—どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう？ 2008/07/16
24th Single - 呪文-MIROTIC 2008/10/17
25th Single - Bolero / Kiss The Baby Sky / 忘れないで 2009/01/21
26th Single - Survivor 2009/03/11
27th Single - Share The World / ウィーアー！ 2009/04/22
28th Single - Stand by U 2009/07/01
Special Single - COLORS ～Melody and Harmony～ / Shelter JEJUNG & YUCHUN 2009/09/30
29th Single - BREAK OUT! 2010/01/27
30th Single - 时ヲ止メテ 2010/03/24
31st Single - Why?[Keep Your Head Down] 2011/01/26
32nd Single - Catch Me [If You Wanna] 2013/01/16

Awards and Amazing Achievements

TVXQ has achieved some incredible things!

In 2008, TVXQ was recognized by Guinness World Records. They earned a record for having the world's largest official fan club. Their Korean fan club, Cassiopeia, had over 800,000 official members in South Korea alone. They also had more than 200,000 official members in Japan (called BigEast). Plus, there were over 200,000 international fans (iCassies).

They even made it into Guinness World Records a second time in 2009! Besides having the biggest fan club, the group was also listed as the most photographed celebrities in the world. From their debut until March 19, 2009, it's estimated that the five members were photographed about 500 million times. This includes pictures in magazines, on album covers, and in commercials. This huge number includes both individual photos and group pictures.