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 | | Subject: DBSK/TVXQ/Tohoshinki Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:57 am | |
| Name: 동방신기 Dong Bang Shin Ki
Other Forms of Name: DBSK and DBSG (Used in Korea), THSK (Used in Japan), TVXQ and TVfXQ (Used in China and Internationally)
Name in Hanja: 東方神起
Pronunciation: Dong-bong-shin-ki
Debut: TVXQ debuted on December 26th, 2003 at Britney Spears and BoA's showcase concert. They performed 'Holy Night', and their debut song <Hug>
Members: 영웅재중 Young Woong JaeJoong | 유노윤호 U-Know Yunho | 믹키유천 Micky Yoochun | 시아준수 Xiah Junsu | 최강창민 ChoiKang Changmin
Korean Company: (SM 엔터테인먼트) SM Entertainment
Japanese Company: Avex Entertainment
Official Korean Fanclub: Cassiopeia
Official Japanese Fanclub: Big East
Official Balloon Color: Pearl RedFAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): 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 birthday’s?
A: His parents registered him on January 1st, but he was actually born on December 15th.
Q: How come Youngwoong Jaejoong has two birthday’s?
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. See here and here.
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. Starting at this, then to this, and finally this.
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. (See here or here) 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.FUN FACTS: Junsu’s bestfriend is his twin brother, Junho. He calls him everyday, even when he is overseas.
Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Hyunjoon (from SS501) are all great friends. They never bring other people along when they are having a night out together.
Junsu can easily be swayed by other people.
Changmin likes to drink alone in the playground in front of their house.
Junsu doesn’t have a sense of style. When buying clothes, he’d buy the whole outfit off of the mannequin. He even finds changing clothes troublesome.
Junsu loves to eat everything with chicken.
Yunho has been collecting coins for 3 years as a hobby.
Junsu’s scariest experience was when he heard Changmin sleep talking.
Junsu and Changmin are friendly “rivals”. They like to tease each other a lot. It's just how they show their love to each other.
Yunho and Changmin want to meet the President of the United States, Obama.
Junsu’s most embarrassing moment was in the first grade when he saw his female classmates in a public bath while accompanying his mom.
For a new look, Junsu wants to try shaving off all of his hair.
Changmin, Yoochun and Junsu want to go an onsen if they were reborn as a girl.
If any of the members found 1 million yen on the ground, they'd give it to the police. However,
Yoochun would put it in the bank and save it.
The members are never afraid when Junsu goes missing. They always know exactly where to find him – the closest PC room for video/computer games.
Yunho tends to sleep with his mouth wide open. The members say it’s a problem he’ll never be able to fix. Jaejoong finds that very embarrassing when they are on a plane, so he does Yunho a favor and covers his face with a blanket.
Changmin doesn't like the idea of being a brother in law to one of the members He says he wants his sisters to find good men. He says, "It's not that the members are bad – I just want my sisters to find good men."
Yunho appears manly, but when the cameras are off, he acts the cutest.
Yoochun loves watching girls wash the dishes.
JJ has a habit of sticking out his tongue.
Yunho's ID for the game, Tetris, is actually U-Know Yunho.
Junsu believed in Santa until the 2nd year of middle school. When his mother finally told him
Santa wasn't real, he couldn't eat for a week.
Junsu uses 3 rooms at their apartment. His musical instruments are in Yunho’s room, his personal computer is in the living room and the Manager’s room is where he sleeps.
Jaejoong has always felt embarrassed when people called him "Hero" in the States.
Jaejoong likes to sleep in the living room – he says he likes to wake up to the sound of people walking around in the morning.
Yoochun always tempts the members to eat midnight snacks with him.
Jaejoong once ate all of the food given to Micky by his fanclub without letting him know.
Jaejoong stole Changmin’s first kiss while Changmin was sleeping. When Changmin found out, he cried.
Jaejoong likes aggressive girls – with pretty hands and feet.
Junsu is constantly teased by the members on his English skills/proficiency.
Jaejoong likes to capture unguarded moments of the other members (like showering or wearing only boxers). He explained that he loves the members so much that he wants something special or unique, that only he's able to see, to remember them with.
Yoochun loves Detective Conan. He has to watch it before going to bed. Otherwise, he cannot sleep.
Yunho cried many times watching My Sassy Girl. The lead female character, Jeon Ji Hyun, is his ideal woman in that movie.
When asked to show his own unique style of singing at the SM Auditions, Jaejoong sang the National Anthem 3 octaves higher.
Changmin is youngest, but he has a mature side.
Jaejoong has a reputation of being a tough guy in his hometown, Chungnam.
Xiamoli ( 샤몰이 / Shamori ) is a term the Korean fans coined up. It has been around a while, and it means to "bully" or "pick on" ( 몰이 ) on Sha/Xiah (샤). The members keep doing it to Junsu because they like his reactions.They dreamt. They fought. They believed in their dreams and in themselves. Before they met, they were five dreaming boys. When they are together, they are one. Their name: 동방신기, Rising Gods of the East.
Since their debut in 2003 with the song "Hug", the five-member South Korean group has demonstrated that they have amazing talent on and off stage. With beautiful voices, powerful dances, an amazing image, sweet harmonizations, and great personalities, 동방신기 has put itself in the top of the music industry since the beginning.
Releasing four albums in South Korea - since 2004 to 2008 -, they have changed the way of music in their homeland, beating every chart and winning every award. Moreover, they have gained huge popularity, with their official Korean fan club, "Cassiopeia", becoming the biggest fanclub in the world.
But, as with every artist, 동방신기 wanted to try breaking into another big market: Japan. The beginning was hard and painful, but they fought and worked hard. In the end, what they achieved was the title of "the first foreign artist" (in Japan) to experience such success. Their long and difficult Japanese career has taken them through the release of three albums and have three sold out live tours.
Their numerous accomplishments in South Korea, Japan and other countries in Asia bestowed upon them the title of "the best group of Asia". This heavy claim drew many eyes from all over the world towards 동방신기. However, fans did not fall under the 동방신기 Fever because of their achievements. No... Rather, it was something with more meaning. It was the hard work, the sweat, the love, the teamwork, the sheer inspiration that DBSK shed - all these things and more, have made millions fall in love again and love with this absolutely amazing acapella idol group. CREDITS: DBSK Thread http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=274042&st=0 | |
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