Introduction of TVXQ!
TVXQ! is a quintet Korean boy band who was formed in the year of 2003 under the popular Korean entertainment and talent agency, SM entertainment. They later officially debuted in February 2004 by a television show on MBC-TV. Though more commonly known as ‘Dong Bang Shin Ki’ (동방신기) within Korea, TVXQ!, the acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi (東方神起), remains the quintet’s official name. The name, when directly translated, means 'Gods Rising from the East' in English. Later, they were introduced into Japan under Avex Trax in the year of 2005 by the name of Tohoshinki (とうほうしんき). These five members had taken their first step into stardom while still attending high school.
Kim Junsu (Xiah) was the first member to join the group. At the age of twelve, he was brought into SM Entertainment through a televised talent search. He won over the judges with his great vocal ability which also procured through the next six years of training.
The next to join, is Jung Yunho (U-Know), who had taken the first place in a dancing competition. After that, he gained a certain level of experience and exposure (locally and oversea) by being a rapper and backup dancer for singer Dana.
Next up is Kim JaeJoong (Hero) who had left his hometown to join in SM Entertainment's audition. He managed to secure the first place seat for both Best Looking and Best Vocals in an audition of 5000 people.
The group's youngest member joined in fourth. Shim Changmin (Max) was then grouped together with the youngest participants in the audition. However, his powerful voice impressed the judges, most notably for the depth and strength of his voice.
The final one to join in the group was Park Yoochun (Micky), who had just joined the team one year before they debuted. He was noticed when he won an open talent show and that helped to secure him a contract with SM Entertainment in Korea.
With so, the search for the perfect five has finally ended. The boys were then brought together with Yunho appointed as the leader of the quintet.
TVXQ! Members Personal Profile
XIAH (細亞俊秀)
- Stage Name: Xiah Junsu 시아준수
- Real Name: Kim Junsu 김준수
- Date of Birth: 15.12.1986
- Place of Birth: Gyeonggi
- Height/Weight: 178cm/60kg
- Blood Type: B
MICKY (秘奇有天)
- Stage Name: Micky Yoochun 믹키유천
- Real name: Park Yoochun 박유천
- Date of Birth: 4.6.1986
- Place of Birth: Seoul
- Height/Weight: 180cm/64kg
- Blood Type: O
HERO (英雄在中)
- Stage Name: Youngwonng Jaejoong 영웅재중
- Real Name: Kim Jaejoong 김재중
- Date of Birth: 26.01.1986
- Place of Birth: Gongju
- Height/Weight: 178cm/63kg
- Blood Type: O
MAX (最强昌珉)
- Stage Name: Choikang Changmin 최강창민
- Real Name: Shim Changmin 심창민
- Date of Birth: 18..02.1988
- Place of Birth: Seoul
- Height/Weight: 189cm/61kg
- Blood Type: B
U-KNOW (瑜鹵允浩)
- Stage Name: U-know Yunho 유노윤호
- Real Name: Jung Yunho 정윤호
- Date of Birth: 06.02.1986
- Place of Birth: Gwangju
- Height/Weight: 184cm/66kg
- Blood Type: A
