Members: Hero, Max, Xiah, U-know, Micky

TVXQ (Tong Vfang Xien Qi) is a Korean boy band. This group is composed of five male members specializing in the areas of dance, A cappella, various drama acting, and pop with an R&B vibe. The group has gained popularity in Japan, Taiwan, China, and other East-Asian countries. Today, it has become one of Asia's most influential pop groups, and is one of the top groups of the Korean Wave. TVXQ, their international and official name, is read in English as "Dong Bang Shin Ki" and in Chinese as "Dong Fang Shen Qi" and is also referred to by various other names. Its Korean title is "Dong Bang Shin Gi", which is abbreviated to DBSK (or DBSG). The Japanese equivalent is Tōhō shinki, which is abbreviated to THSK. The group debuted in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China throughout 2004.

The Korean phrase “Dong Bang Shin Ki” translates almost literally into “Rising Gods of the East.” This five-man dance team came into being after an audition in 2004. The contestants of the audition were divided into groups of their peers and received training to find potential talents. All the members of TVXQ were originally the lead vocals of other singing groups.

TVXQ has also gained a significant amount of popularity around Asia. They were the first Asian group to win Thailand's Music Award for Best Music Video for their hit "Rising Sun". Also, the first artist to win 2 Thailand's Music Awards: Popular Music Video Award and Asian Most Favorite Artist. They are also one of the few Korean groups that can draw 40,000 fans to one concert and have sufficiently secured their place in Japan as well. Their seventh Japanese single Sky reached third place on the Oricon daily charts, making them one of the few non-Japanese artists to have reached the top five; it eventually hit #6 on the Oricon weekly chart. The song was used as the background music for a Baskin Robin's commercial, as well. As of August 2006, they are performing with a-nation and will return to Korea to assemble their third album before recording their 8th Japanese single.

Also, they have topped both the Japanese and Korean charts on the Malaysian radio show "988" twice with their singles "Begin" and "The East's Fighting Spirit" respectively. The show has an audience of about 4.2 million listeners, reaching as far as Singapore, who voted for their singles via the internet, as well as other means.

Introduction

HERO

Real name : Kim Jae-joong

Date of birth : Jan.26th, 1986

Physique : 178cm, 63kg

Talent : Singing, imitating other singers

Prize winning : The Best Looks Prize at the second SM Best Competition

MAX

Real name : Shim Chang-min

Date of birth : Feb.18th, 1988

Physique : 184cm, 61kg

Talents : Vocal and dance

Prize winning : The Best Singer Prize at the 6th SM Best Competition

Xiah

Real name : Kim Joon-soo

Date of birth : Jan. 1st, 1987

Physique : 178cm, 60kg

Talents : Vocal and dance

U-Know

Real name : Jeong Yoon-ho

Date of birth : Feb. 6th, 1986

Physique : 183cm, 66kg

Talents : Vocal and dance

Prize winning : The Best Dancer Prize at the 1st SM Best Competition

Micky

Real name : Park Yoo-cheon

Date of birth : June 4th, 1986

Physique : 180cm, 64kg

Talents : Vocal, lyrics, song-writing

Prize winning : Special Prize at the 2003 KBN Youth Song Festival, Grand Prize at the

2001 American Song Contest (Virginia)

Remarks: Tickets for TVXQ(Tong Vfang Xien Qi) Beijing Concert 2009 are available now!