BIOGRAPHY
Name: 동방신기 [DBSK/G - Dong Bang Shin Ki/Gi] (Korea)
Other Forms of Name: 東方神起 [THSK – Tohoshinki] (Japan) | [TVXQ/TVfXQ – Tong Vang Xien Qi] (China and Internationally)
Debut Date: December 26th, 2003
Members: Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun, Hero/Youngwoong Jaejoong, Max/Choikang Changmin, U-know Yunho
Korean Entertainment Company: SM Entertainment
Korean Official Website: DBSK Official Website
Japanese Entertainment Company: Avex Entertainment
Japanese Official Website: THSK Official Website
Official Korean Fanclub: Cassiopeia
Official Japanese Fanclub: Bigeast
Official Fanclub Colour: Pearl Red
TVXQ, a South Korean quintet boy band, formed under SM Entertainment in 2003. In South Korea, they are known as Dong Bang Shin Gi (동방신기); whereas later on, they were introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki (東方神起) under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone in 2005. Their name translates to "The Rising Gods of the East". TVXQ made their debut on December 26, 2003 during a BoA and Britney Spears showcase, where they performed their debut single "Hug" and an A cappella rendition of "O Holy Night" with BoA.
Other Forms of Name: 東方神起 [THSK – Tohoshinki] (Japan) | [TVXQ/TVfXQ – Tong Vang Xien Qi] (China and Internationally)
Debut Date: December 26th, 2003
Members: Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun, Hero/Youngwoong Jaejoong, Max/Choikang Changmin, U-know Yunho
Korean Entertainment Company: SM Entertainment
Korean Official Website: DBSK Official Website
Japanese Entertainment Company: Avex Entertainment
Japanese Official Website: THSK Official Website
Official Korean Fanclub: Cassiopeia
Official Japanese Fanclub: Bigeast
Official Fanclub Colour: Pearl Red
TVXQ, a South Korean quintet boy band, formed under SM Entertainment in 2003. In South Korea, they are known as Dong Bang Shin Gi (동방신기); whereas later on, they were introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki (東方神起) under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone in 2005. Their name translates to "The Rising Gods of the East". TVXQ made their debut on December 26, 2003 during a BoA and Britney Spears showcase, where they performed their debut single "Hug" and an A cappella rendition of "O Holy Night" with BoA.
2003-2005(DEBUT)
Before their debut, the group was offered three tentative names: O Jang
Yukbu (오장육부 lit. The Five Visceras), Jeonseoleul Meokgo Saneun Gorae
(전설을 먹고 사는 고래 lit. A Whale That Eats Legends), and Dong Bang Bul Pae
(동방불패, the Korean title of Invincible East). They decided on Dong Bang
Bul Pae; however the name was rejected because the Hanja was not
aesthetically pleasing, and the name was changed to Dong Bang Shin Gi,
which was suggested by Lee Soo Man's acquaintance.
TVXQ made their debut on December 26, 2003 during a BoA and Britney Spears showcase, where they performed their debut single "Hug" and an a cappella rendition of "O Holy Night" with BoA. The group released their debut single "Hug" on January 14, 2004; it peaked at #4 on the monthly charts and sold a total of 169,532 copies, making it the fourteenth best-selling record of the year. Their second single, "The Way U Are" (July 2004), debuted at #2 spot on the charts, becoming the ninth best-selling-record of the year, selling 214,069 copies. TVXQ released their debut album, Tri-Angle (October 2004). Tri-Angle debuted atop the charts and sold a total of 242,580 copies, making it the year's eighth best-selling record.
In April 2005, TVXQ debuted in Japan under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone with the single "Stay with Me Tonight". They released their second Japanese single, "Somebody to Love", before returning to Korea and releasing their second Korean album Rising Sun. Rising Sun debuted atop the charts and became the fourth best-selling-record of 2005 with a total of 222,472 copies sold. TVXQ ended the year with two releases: their third Japanese single, "My Destiny", and a Korean single with label-mate Super Junior, "Show Me Your Love". The latter debuted atop the charts and sold 49,945 copies, making it the thirty-fifth best-selling record of the year. At the end of the year, TVXQ received the Best Music Video award for the song "Rising Sun" and the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival.
TVXQ made their debut on December 26, 2003 during a BoA and Britney Spears showcase, where they performed their debut single "Hug" and an a cappella rendition of "O Holy Night" with BoA. The group released their debut single "Hug" on January 14, 2004; it peaked at #4 on the monthly charts and sold a total of 169,532 copies, making it the fourteenth best-selling record of the year. Their second single, "The Way U Are" (July 2004), debuted at #2 spot on the charts, becoming the ninth best-selling-record of the year, selling 214,069 copies. TVXQ released their debut album, Tri-Angle (October 2004). Tri-Angle debuted atop the charts and sold a total of 242,580 copies, making it the year's eighth best-selling record.
In April 2005, TVXQ debuted in Japan under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone with the single "Stay with Me Tonight". They released their second Japanese single, "Somebody to Love", before returning to Korea and releasing their second Korean album Rising Sun. Rising Sun debuted atop the charts and became the fourth best-selling-record of 2005 with a total of 222,472 copies sold. TVXQ ended the year with two releases: their third Japanese single, "My Destiny", and a Korean single with label-mate Super Junior, "Show Me Your Love". The latter debuted atop the charts and sold 49,945 copies, making it the thirty-fifth best-selling record of the year. At the end of the year, TVXQ received the Best Music Video award for the song "Rising Sun" and the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival.
2006-2007:Foray Into Asia
TVXQ
began 2006 with their first international tour, "Rising Sun 1st Asia
Tour". In addition to South Korea, they toured in China, Thailand, and
Malaysia, making them the first Korean performers to hold a concert in
Malaysia. In March, the group released their fourth Japanese single,
"*** wa Kuru Kara" (明日は来るから lit. Because Tomorrow Will Come?), and their
debut Japanese album, Heart, Mind and Soul. The album debuted on the
weekly Oricon album chart at #25 with 9,554 copies sold. Their fifth
Japanese single, "Rising Sun/Heart, Mind and Soul", released a month
later, debuted on the Oricon singles chart at #22. To support the album,
TVXQ held their first Japanese tour, 1st Live Tour 2006: Heart, Mind
and Soul, from May to June. TVXQ released two more Japanese singles,
"Begin" and "Sky". The latter debuted at #6, making it the group's first
single to reach the Top Ten. In the summer, TVXQ performed in Avex's
annual A-Nation summer concert.
The group resumed their Korean activities with the release of their third album, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. ("O"-正.反.合. lit. "O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis) in September 2006. Like their previous Korean albums, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. debuted atop the charts; with a total of 349,317 copies sold, it became the number-one record of the year. Two months after "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap, the group released another Japanese single, "Miss You/"O" - Sei-Han-Gō" (miss you/"O"‐正・反・合 lit. Miss You/"O" - Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis?), which debuted on the chart at #3, making it their first Top Five single. At the 2006 MKMF Music Festival, TVXQ won four awards, "Best Artist of the Year", "Best Group", "Mnet.com" and "Mnet Plus Mobile People's Choice Award". At the 16th Music Seoul Festival, TVXQ won three awards including a "Daesang" award. The group won another "Daesang" award at the 21st Golden Disk Awards 2006, in addition to a "Bonsang". At the SBS Gayo Awards 2006, TVXQ won another "Daesang" and "Bonsang" award.
TVXQ began 2007 with a new Japanese single, "Step By Step", which was followed by their second Asian tour, The 2nd Asia Tour Concert 'O'. The tour took place in Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Beijing. In March, the group released their tenth Japanese single, "Choosey Lover", and their second Japanese album, Five in the Black. Both debuted in the Top 10 of their respective charts, the former at #9 and the latter at #10. In May, the group attended the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards Japan and won the "Best Buzz Asia in Korea" award for their album "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. From June to December 2007, the group released a string of five singles: "Lovin' You", "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice", "Shine / Ride On", "Forever Love" and "Together". "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice" reached #2 on the Oricon, making it the group's highest-charting Japanese single to that point. TVXQ also collaborated with label-mate Kumi Koda for her thirty-eighth single "Last Angel", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of Resident Evil: Extinction.
The group resumed their Korean activities with the release of their third album, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. ("O"-正.反.合. lit. "O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis) in September 2006. Like their previous Korean albums, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. debuted atop the charts; with a total of 349,317 copies sold, it became the number-one record of the year. Two months after "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap, the group released another Japanese single, "Miss You/"O" - Sei-Han-Gō" (miss you/"O"‐正・反・合 lit. Miss You/"O" - Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis?), which debuted on the chart at #3, making it their first Top Five single. At the 2006 MKMF Music Festival, TVXQ won four awards, "Best Artist of the Year", "Best Group", "Mnet.com" and "Mnet Plus Mobile People's Choice Award". At the 16th Music Seoul Festival, TVXQ won three awards including a "Daesang" award. The group won another "Daesang" award at the 21st Golden Disk Awards 2006, in addition to a "Bonsang". At the SBS Gayo Awards 2006, TVXQ won another "Daesang" and "Bonsang" award.
TVXQ began 2007 with a new Japanese single, "Step By Step", which was followed by their second Asian tour, The 2nd Asia Tour Concert 'O'. The tour took place in Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Beijing. In March, the group released their tenth Japanese single, "Choosey Lover", and their second Japanese album, Five in the Black. Both debuted in the Top 10 of their respective charts, the former at #9 and the latter at #10. In May, the group attended the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards Japan and won the "Best Buzz Asia in Korea" award for their album "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. From June to December 2007, the group released a string of five singles: "Lovin' You", "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice", "Shine / Ride On", "Forever Love" and "Together". "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice" reached #2 on the Oricon, making it the group's highest-charting Japanese single to that point. TVXQ also collaborated with label-mate Kumi Koda for her thirty-eighth single "Last Angel", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of Resident Evil: Extinction.
2008-2009:Commercial Succes
TVXQ released their sixteenth Japanese single, "Purple Line", on January
16, 2008. It debuted atop the Oricon, becoming the group's first
number-one in Japan and making them the first foreign male group to have
a number-one single in Japan. They then released their third Japanese
album, T, which debuted at #4 on the Oricon Weekly album chart. TVXQ's
label Rhythm Zone, announced the "Trick" project where five singles
would be released consecutively for six weeks, from February to March
and each single would contain a solo track by a member. The group
released their twenty-second single, "Beautiful You / Sennen Koi Uta" in
April. The single became another number-one for the group and made them
the first non-Japanese Asians with two number-one singles since Ou-Yang
Fei Fei set the record 24 years before. They returned to Korea to
participate in the 14th Annual Dream Concert at the Olympic Stadium in
Seoul on June 7. On June 12, TVXQ concluded their Asia Tour in Beijing
which had begun on February 23, 2007 in Seoul. TVXQ returned to Japan
and released their twenty-third single, "Dōshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte
Shimattandarō?" The single topped the chart, making TVXQ the first
foreign artists to have three number-one singles on the Oricon. They
performed at Avex's 20th anniversary meeting and at A-Nation '08. In
August, TVXQ returned to Korea once again to take part in SMTown Live
'08. They performed alongside label-mates BoA, Cheon Sang Ji Hee the
Grace, Zhang Liyin, Girls' Generation, SHINee and Super Junior.
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. 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 the prestigious Kōhaku Uta Gassen Music Festival on New Year's Eve, making them the first Korean group to attend. The honor of performing on Kohaku is strictly by invitation, so only the most successful J-POP artists and enka singers can perform. Even today, a performance on Kohaku is said to be a big highlight in a singer’s career because of the show’s large reach.
Their twenty-fifth single "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", released in January 2009, became another number-one for the group. In March, TVXQ released their twenty-sixth single "Survivor" which debuted at #3 on the charts subsequently ending their number-one streak. "Survivor" was followed by their fourth Japanese album, The Secret Code, which debuted at #2 on the charts. To support the album they embarked on their fourth concert tour, Tohoshinki 4th Live Tour 2009: The Secret Code, which ended at the Tokyo Dome, making them the first Korean group to perform there.
On April 22, 2009, they released their twenty-seventh single "Share the World/We Are!". The single debuted atop the charts, extending their Oricon record. Their twenty-eighth single, "Stand by U", was released on July 1, 2009 and debuted at #2 on the charts.
The group's live DVD titled "4th Live Tour 2009 - The Secret Code - Final in Tokyo Dome" was released on September 30. According to the 10/12 Oricon DVD Ranking, it sold more than 171,000 copies, their personal best for sales in this category on the first week of its release. In a month, The Secret Code has sold over 300,000 copies. In addition, this is the first time in twenty years for a non-Japanese Asian artist to get first place in the DVD rankings, exceeding previous foreign artists who have attained this ranking included The Beatles' "The Beatles Anthology (Special Price Edition Edition)" which was released in March 2003 and Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin DVD", which was released in June 2003 and have held that position for foreign artist getting first for 6 years and 3 months since. Also, based on the sale numbers of their DVD, they broke their personal record by pre-selling 107,000 copies. Their previous records include their 3rd Live Tour 2008 – T which was released in August 2008 and was last recorded as having sold 112,000 copies, and All About DBSK Season 3 which sold 66,000 copies so far. This time, their DVD sold more than twice that amount with a total sales of 353,000 copies and broke the record for the highest initial sales for foreign artists.
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. 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 the prestigious Kōhaku Uta Gassen Music Festival on New Year's Eve, making them the first Korean group to attend. The honor of performing on Kohaku is strictly by invitation, so only the most successful J-POP artists and enka singers can perform. Even today, a performance on Kohaku is said to be a big highlight in a singer’s career because of the show’s large reach.
Their twenty-fifth single "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", released in January 2009, became another number-one for the group. In March, TVXQ released their twenty-sixth single "Survivor" which debuted at #3 on the charts subsequently ending their number-one streak. "Survivor" was followed by their fourth Japanese album, The Secret Code, which debuted at #2 on the charts. To support the album they embarked on their fourth concert tour, Tohoshinki 4th Live Tour 2009: The Secret Code, which ended at the Tokyo Dome, making them the first Korean group to perform there.
On April 22, 2009, they released their twenty-seventh single "Share the World/We Are!". The single debuted atop the charts, extending their Oricon record. Their twenty-eighth single, "Stand by U", was released on July 1, 2009 and debuted at #2 on the charts.
The group's live DVD titled "4th Live Tour 2009 - The Secret Code - Final in Tokyo Dome" was released on September 30. According to the 10/12 Oricon DVD Ranking, it sold more than 171,000 copies, their personal best for sales in this category on the first week of its release. In a month, The Secret Code has sold over 300,000 copies. In addition, this is the first time in twenty years for a non-Japanese Asian artist to get first place in the DVD rankings, exceeding previous foreign artists who have attained this ranking included The Beatles' "The Beatles Anthology (Special Price Edition Edition)" which was released in March 2003 and Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin DVD", which was released in June 2003 and have held that position for foreign artist getting first for 6 years and 3 months since. Also, based on the sale numbers of their DVD, they broke their personal record by pre-selling 107,000 copies. Their previous records include their 3rd Live Tour 2008 – T which was released in August 2008 and was last recorded as having sold 112,000 copies, and All About DBSK Season 3 which sold 66,000 copies so far. This time, their DVD sold more than twice that amount with a total sales of 353,000 copies and broke the record for the highest initial sales for foreign artists.
2010:Hiatus ~>Continue To Japan
TVXQ started out the year with their twenty-ninth single, "Break Out!",
released on January 27, 2010, which created a new record for the group.
The single topped the Oricon, selling 256,000 copies in its first week
and breaking Elton John's record for the highest first week sales for a
foreign artist, which had lasted for 14 years and 8 months. In February,
the group was chosen to sing the opening song "With All My Heart
-君が踊る、夏-" for the Japanese movie "君が踊る、夏 / Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu", which
hit the screens in September 2010. On March 24, 2010, TVXQ released a
new single called "Toki o Tomete". TVXQ Japanese album, The Best
Selection surpassed the 500,000 mark, achieving double platinum on
February. On March, The Best Selection has transcended the 700,000 mark,
becoming their best sale in Japan. TVXQ also became the first foreign
boy band and also the first foreign male artists to sell over 700,000
albums.
On April 3, 2010, Avex announced the hiatus of TVXQ's Japanese activities and that it would focus on helping each member with their solo activities. Avex announced later that month that Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu would appear as (JYJ) in the Thanksgiving Live in Dome concert in Japan.
From August to September 2010, Yunho and Changmin performed as TVXQ in Seoul, Los Angeles and Shanghai as part of the SMTown Live '10 World Tour.
On April 3, 2010, Avex announced the hiatus of TVXQ's Japanese activities and that it would focus on helping each member with their solo activities. Avex announced later that month that Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu would appear as (JYJ) in the Thanksgiving Live in Dome concert in Japan.
From August to September 2010, Yunho and Changmin performed as TVXQ in Seoul, Los Angeles and Shanghai as part of the SMTown Live '10 World Tour.
2011:Return As Duo TVXQ(HOMIN)
On November 23, 2010, SM Entertainment announced that TVXQ would be
returning as a duo consisting of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin in early
2011. On November 24, 2010, Avex Entertainment, as well as SM
Entertainment Japan, released a statement regarding the renewal of SM
artists' contracts with Avex, including TVXQ who would continue as a duo
under Avex Trax. TVXQ's newest album, Keep Your Head Down, was released
in South Korea on January 5, 2011 and ranked at No. 1 on the Gaon Chart
two weeks after release. Gaon Chart's half-year sales chart ranked
TVXQ's album Keep Your Head Down as the highest selling album of the
year to date, with a total of 230,922 copies sold from January to June
2011. In addition, the repackaged album of Keep Your Head Down ranked
number 9 on the same chart and sold 55,243 copies, making the total
sales 286,185.
Their Japanese single "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)," released by Avex Trax in Japan on January 26, 2011, sold 231,000 copies in the first week being released and reached No. 1 on the Oricon singles daily, weekly, and monthly charts. On July 20, the duo released the Japanese single "Superstar," which sold over 172,000 copies and was certified Gold by month's end.
TVXQ performed in A-Nation 2011 after their long two year hiatus in Japan. A-nation made its way through five cities, Ehime, Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo. During the live concert in Tokyo, TVXQ unexpectedly became the first foreign artist to become A-Nation's "Big Bird," or the ending performer. The honor had previously gone to Ayumi Hamasaki for every A-nation concert for the past 8 years. From September 2-4, 2011, U-Know and Max participated in SMTOWN Live In Tokyo, along with fellow labelmates, at the Tokyo Dome, performing past hits "Rising Sun", "Mirotic", "Superstar", "Keep Your Head Down", as well as their new track " B.U.T (BE-AU-TY)".
In preparation for the release of their first Japanese album in 2.5 years, the full music video for "B.U.T (BE-AU-TY)" (one of the singles off the album) was released through various sites on September 19th. TVXQ's new full-length Japanese album, Tone, was released on September 28. Selling 105,484 copies on the day of its release and over 205,000 copies by week's end, the album is ranked #1 on Oricon daily and weekly charts. It is the group's first full length album to secure the #1 Oricon Weekly position. It has also earned RIAJ's Platinum certification within two weeks of its Japanese release, and broke an 11-year long record for being the first male foreign artist to sell over 200,000 copies of an album in its first week of release in Japan (previously held by Bon Jovi in 2000). More importanatly, according to RIAJ in their counting of album sales from january 1st to september 30th, TVXQ have surpassed the 250,000 mark, thus achieving the "Plantinum" grade in just two days of release.
In September, TVXQ gained interest for signing a "friendship contract" with French fashion brand Lacoste, the first ever such partnership Lacoste has made with Korea. TVXQ will be officially promoting Lacoste towards the end of this year.
TVXQ is scheduled to perform in the upcoming SM Town concert in New York at the legendary Madison Square Garden on October 23, followed by performances at the 2011 Kpop Music Festival in Sydney, Australia, on November 12. TVXQ will also be launching their first solo tour in Japan in nearly four years this coming January 2012. The TONE ~ TVXQ Live Tour 2012 is scheduled to cover 14 shows throughout 9 cities in Japan over the course of 3 months.
Their Japanese single "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)," released by Avex Trax in Japan on January 26, 2011, sold 231,000 copies in the first week being released and reached No. 1 on the Oricon singles daily, weekly, and monthly charts. On July 20, the duo released the Japanese single "Superstar," which sold over 172,000 copies and was certified Gold by month's end.
TVXQ performed in A-Nation 2011 after their long two year hiatus in Japan. A-nation made its way through five cities, Ehime, Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo. During the live concert in Tokyo, TVXQ unexpectedly became the first foreign artist to become A-Nation's "Big Bird," or the ending performer. The honor had previously gone to Ayumi Hamasaki for every A-nation concert for the past 8 years. From September 2-4, 2011, U-Know and Max participated in SMTOWN Live In Tokyo, along with fellow labelmates, at the Tokyo Dome, performing past hits "Rising Sun", "Mirotic", "Superstar", "Keep Your Head Down", as well as their new track " B.U.T (BE-AU-TY)".
In preparation for the release of their first Japanese album in 2.5 years, the full music video for "B.U.T (BE-AU-TY)" (one of the singles off the album) was released through various sites on September 19th. TVXQ's new full-length Japanese album, Tone, was released on September 28. Selling 105,484 copies on the day of its release and over 205,000 copies by week's end, the album is ranked #1 on Oricon daily and weekly charts. It is the group's first full length album to secure the #1 Oricon Weekly position. It has also earned RIAJ's Platinum certification within two weeks of its Japanese release, and broke an 11-year long record for being the first male foreign artist to sell over 200,000 copies of an album in its first week of release in Japan (previously held by Bon Jovi in 2000). More importanatly, according to RIAJ in their counting of album sales from january 1st to september 30th, TVXQ have surpassed the 250,000 mark, thus achieving the "Plantinum" grade in just two days of release.
In September, TVXQ gained interest for signing a "friendship contract" with French fashion brand Lacoste, the first ever such partnership Lacoste has made with Korea. TVXQ will be officially promoting Lacoste towards the end of this year.
TVXQ is scheduled to perform in the upcoming SM Town concert in New York at the legendary Madison Square Garden on October 23, followed by performances at the 2011 Kpop Music Festival in Sydney, Australia, on November 12. TVXQ will also be launching their first solo tour in Japan in nearly four years this coming January 2012. The TONE ~ TVXQ Live Tour 2012 is scheduled to cover 14 shows throughout 9 cities in Japan over the course of 3 months.
Notifications
Regardless of all the Lawsuit problematic issues that exist, until now
JYJ position is still part of TVXQ. Due to this Court has not produced
any decision relating to on the issue.
And for all, always support both HoMin and JYJ as one TVXQ.
And for all, always support both HoMin and JYJ as one TVXQ.
AWARDS
2004
SBS Gayo Awards (March 28): Popular Song First Debut (Hug)
Mnet KM Music Video Festival (December): Best Music Video Award for New Group (Hug)
KBS Popular Music Award: Best New Artist
MBC Top 10 Music Festival: Best New Artist
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Best Group Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Music Video Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: CF Model Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Asia Star Award
2005
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: Best Music Video (Rising Sun)
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: People’s Choice Award
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: Artist of the Year
2006
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ten Most Popular Music Group
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ten Most Popular Song
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Most Popular Advertisement Model
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ideal Man Category
Channel[V] Thailand Music Video Awards: Best Music Video (Rising Sun)
Channel[V] Thailand Music Video Awards: Best Asian Artist
Virgin Hitz Awards (October 28): Popular Vote Asia Artist
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Best Group
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Artist of the Year
[B]Mnet KM MBonsang
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): Mobile Popular Vote
21st Golden Disk Awards (December 14): Daesang
21st Golden Disk Awards (December 14): Bonsang
SBS Gayo Awards (December 29): Daesang
SBS Gayo Awards (December 29): Bonsang
2008
SEED Awards, Thailand (January 31): Best Asian Singer Award
MTV Video Music Awards Japan (May 26): Best Buzz Asia in Korea
14th Annual Korea Entertainment Masterpiece Award Ceremony (October 6): International Popularity Award
Best Hits 2007 Japan (November 26): Gold Artusic Festival (November 25): Mnet.com
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Mnet Plus Mobile People's Choice Award
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): Daesang
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): ist Award
MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Collaboration Video Award (LAST ANGEL by Koda Kumi feat. TVXQ)
Asia Song Festival 2008 (October 4): Asia's Top Singer Award
15th Korea Entertainment Awards (November 13) : Most Popular Artist Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Daesang: Album Of The Year (The 4th Album "MIROTIC")
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Auction Best Style Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Mobile Popularity Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Auction Netizen's Choice Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Overseas Viewer Award
Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Daesang (Artist of The Year)
Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Bonsang
Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Yepp Popularity Award
16th Annual Korean Entertainment Awards (December 12): New Generation Daesang
Music Bank (Year-End Special): MVP Award
Melon Awards: Best Artist and Music Video of The Year
2009
Korea Entertainment Producers Association (January 20): The Culture Sports Tourism Recognition Award.
18th Seoul Music Awards (February 12): Mobile Popularity Award
18th Seoul Music Awards (February 12): Bonsang
Thailand SEED Awards: Best Asia Artist of the Year for 주문 "MIROTIC"
Channel V Thailand Music Video Awards: Popular Asian Artist
Mnet Asian Music Awards (November 21): Best Asian Representative
Best Hits 2009 Japan (November 26): Gold Artist Award
Melon Music Awards: 2009 STAR
Melon Music Awards: 2009 MANIA (TVXQ-Mirotic)
Hallyu Tourism Night: Hallyu Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award
Zona Joven: Artist of the year
51st Japanese Records Awards: Premium Award (Stand By U)
2010
The Japan Gold Disc Award (January 24): Best DVD (All About 東方神起 season 3)
SBS Gayo Awards (March 28): Popular Song First Debut (Hug)
Mnet KM Music Video Festival (December): Best Music Video Award for New Group (Hug)
KBS Popular Music Award: Best New Artist
MBC Top 10 Music Festival: Best New Artist
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Best Group Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Music Video Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: CF Model Award
Go News Netizen YunAae Daesang: Asia Star Award
2005
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: Best Music Video (Rising Sun)
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: People’s Choice Award
Mnet KM Music Video Festival: Artist of the Year
2006
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ten Most Popular Music Group
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ten Most Popular Song
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Most Popular Advertisement Model
Korean Chinese Custom Ceremony: China-Ideal Man Category
Channel[V] Thailand Music Video Awards: Best Music Video (Rising Sun)
Channel[V] Thailand Music Video Awards: Best Asian Artist
Virgin Hitz Awards (October 28): Popular Vote Asia Artist
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Best Group
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Artist of the Year
[B]Mnet KM MBonsang
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): Mobile Popular Vote
21st Golden Disk Awards (December 14): Daesang
21st Golden Disk Awards (December 14): Bonsang
SBS Gayo Awards (December 29): Daesang
SBS Gayo Awards (December 29): Bonsang
2008
SEED Awards, Thailand (January 31): Best Asian Singer Award
MTV Video Music Awards Japan (May 26): Best Buzz Asia in Korea
14th Annual Korea Entertainment Masterpiece Award Ceremony (October 6): International Popularity Award
Best Hits 2007 Japan (November 26): Gold Artusic Festival (November 25): Mnet.com
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 25): Mnet Plus Mobile People's Choice Award
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): Daesang
MTV 16th Music Seoul Festival (December 1): ist Award
MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Collaboration Video Award (LAST ANGEL by Koda Kumi feat. TVXQ)
Asia Song Festival 2008 (October 4): Asia's Top Singer Award
15th Korea Entertainment Awards (November 13) : Most Popular Artist Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Daesang: Album Of The Year (The 4th Album "MIROTIC")
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Auction Best Style Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Mobile Popularity Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Auction Netizen's Choice Award
Mnet KM Music Festival (November 15): Overseas Viewer Award
Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Daesang (Artist of The Year)
Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Bonsang
Golden Disk Awards (December 10): Disk Yepp Popularity Award
16th Annual Korean Entertainment Awards (December 12): New Generation Daesang
Music Bank (Year-End Special): MVP Award
Melon Awards: Best Artist and Music Video of The Year
2009
Korea Entertainment Producers Association (January 20): The Culture Sports Tourism Recognition Award.
18th Seoul Music Awards (February 12): Mobile Popularity Award
18th Seoul Music Awards (February 12): Bonsang
Thailand SEED Awards: Best Asia Artist of the Year for 주문 "MIROTIC"
Channel V Thailand Music Video Awards: Popular Asian Artist
Mnet Asian Music Awards (November 21): Best Asian Representative
Best Hits 2009 Japan (November 26): Gold Artist Award
Melon Music Awards: 2009 STAR
Melon Music Awards: 2009 MANIA (TVXQ-Mirotic)
Hallyu Tourism Night: Hallyu Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award
Zona Joven: Artist of the year
51st Japanese Records Awards: Premium Award (Stand By U)
2010
The Japan Gold Disc Award (January 24): Best DVD (All About 東方神起 season 3)
FAQ
Q: What is Cassiopeia?A: Cassiopeia is the official Korean, Chinese, Thailand, Malaysian and Global fan club for TVXQ. It is a constellation of five stars that form a "W" on the night sky. Coincidentally, the word "TVfXQ" also forms a "W" when traced on a computer keyboard. Cassiopeia is regarded as "The Queen". During TVXQ’s Korean comeback for their fourth studio album, their comeback was called, "The Return of the King".
Q: How come TVXQ has so many names?
A: They have different names in different countries. In South Korea, they are called Dong Bang Shin Gi (DBSG) or Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK) (as "K" usually sounds like "G" in Korean). In Japan, they are known as Tohoshinki abbreviated as THSK. While in Chinese countries, they are known as Tong Vfang Xien Qi abbreviated as TVfXQ. They are known as TVXQ internationally. The English translation of their name is Rising Gods of the East.
Q: How come Xiah Junsu has two birthdays?
A: His parents registered him on January 1st, but he was actually born on December 15th.
Q: How come Youngwoong Jaejoong has two birthdays?
A: His adoptive parents registered him on January 26th, but later his birth mother revealed that he was actually born on Feburary 4th.
Q: Why is December 23rd called TVXQ Day?
A: During a virtual presidential election by MTV Korea, they were voted as the "President of the Republic of Korean Music", among thirty other candidates by netizens. Because of this win, MTV and Boombox declared December 23rd as “TVXQ Day”.
Q: Which members have piercings?
A: All of the members now have ear piercings. Changmin, who wore clip-ons during the "Always There" MV got his ears pierced in 2008. Also, Jaejoong has piercings on both his ears, nipples and his belly. It's been speculated that he took off his nipple piercing but still has the belly button piercing.
Q: Which members have tattoos?
A: Yoochun had a fake tattoo on his shoulder during the 2nd Asia Tour "O". However, he does have two tattoos (that we know of). One that says ‘TVfXQ MYC’ on his lower back and one on his ankle that his brother also shares.
Jaejoong's tattoo was evolved throughout the years. It started with "TVfXQ Soul" etched across the expanse of his back. He added two treble clefs on both ends in script, "Hope to the end" underneath "TVfXQ Soul". The treble clefs read, "The pleasures of the mighty are the tears of the poor" (left) and "A song will outlive sermons in the memory" (right). After that, it seems like he added wings to his tattoo.
Q: Did Jaejoong get caught for DUI (Driving Under the Influence)?
A: Yes, he was arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) on April 7th at 1:20 AM, after having some drinks with his friends at Seoul Samsungdong. He was returning to his apartment driving his friends' father’s BMW, when he got caught by a police officer stationed at the Ramada Renaissance Hotel. His level of alcohol was 0.071% and was brought in Seoul KangNam Police Station for violation of The Road Traffic Law. Due to this incident, his license got suspended for 100 days and he was not allowed to participate in all DBSK activities for a while. On April 9th, Jaejoong apologized for his DUI at the the BBQ concert at Seoul Olympic Park Stadium. The fans accepted his apology and he finally made his comeback.
Q: Is Jaejoong adopted?
A: Yes, he is adopted. According to his mom, he was adopted at the age of four.
In November 2006, an article was published that a man by the last name of Han filed a lawsuit against Jaejoong's current legal guardians. He claimed that he was Jaejoong’s biological father, and thus wanted parental rights. The reason for the lawsuit was "for not going through the proper procedures before registering [Jaejoong] in [the legal guardians'] custody." All of the media’s attention caused Jaejoong a lot of pain. Members said he cried a lot during those times. On November 22nd, Han cancelled the lawsuit saying that he does not want to hurt his sons' feelings anymore. All is well now. Jaejoong has good relationships with both his adoptive parents and real mother. Both sets of his parents now treat each other like family. He vigorously expressed his will to live by the name of “Kim Jaejoong” and not by his birth name, "Han Jaejoon" (한재준). His biological mother revealed the whole story on her blog. Jaejoong's Biological Mother Blog Entry P1 and Jaejoong's Biological Mother Blog Entry P2
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