Since I have a feeling there will be quite a few posts regarding DBSK, I might as well give a short introduction on them. And yeah, I'll also be spazzing about them from time to time, especially since they'll be releasing their fourth album on 23rd September.. Yeay!!
DBSK is the acronym for Dong Bang Shin Ki (동방신기), a South Korean group that has swept across Asia like a mighty storm, befitting the meaning of their name 'Rising Gods of the East'. They are also known as Tohoshinki in Japan, but are commercially known anywhere else in the world as TVXQ (often stylized TVXQ!), an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi (東方神起). They are formed under SM Entertainment in 2003 (officially debuted on 26 December 2003), and later debuted in Japan under Avex Trax in 2005. The group is not only able to perform harmonious ballads but can also give a powerful dance performance which gives them an indefinite range of genres to dabble into. Their versatility is evident from the songs in their album which features various types of music. So far they have released three Korean album (Tri-Angle, Rising Sun and O-Jung.Ban.Hab) and three Japanese album (Heart Mind and Soul, Five in the Black and T). The fourth Korean album is expected to be released on September 2008. DBSK has a very large fanbase, with the official fanclubs (Cassiopeia in Korea and Bigeast in Japan) having combined members of more than a million. And that's not counting the unofficial ones (like me!!!)...
The group consists of five boys, Jung Yunho (the leader of the group and one of my faves), Shim Changmin, Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun and Kim Junsu (my other fave).
(Individual pictures are from their press conference in Kuala Lumpur, October 2007. )
Leader Jung Yunho
Stage name: U-know Yunho
Date of birth:February 6, 1986
He tries to keep a level head most of the time but can be quite a dork. He keeps the group organized and takes his role as a leader seriously. One of the best dancers in the group, he's always in the center of any power dances. He injured his back late 2007, which made him unable to participate in any dance performance even though at the time DBSK was having the Asia Tour. The first time I saw him face to face was definitely a memorable exprience. He was simply breathtaking (fangirl mode)...Along with Yoochun he is also in charge of the rapping portion of songs. 
Youngest Shim Changmin
Stage name: Max (Choikang) Changmin
Date of birth: February 18, 1988
At first he was a little uncomfortable being the youngest because he's the eldest at home. Now beginning to tap into his inner manliness, especially since Junsu has taken on the cute role of the group. He has a large appetite, famously remarking to eat 8 meals a day. He is also fantastic at being sarcastic (Haha, that rhymes)..He tends to be very quiet, letting all his hyungs have the spotlight but whenever he opens his mouth..He'll say the most memorable things.. Whether funny, serious or just plain sarcastic...
Visual Shock Kim JaejoongStage name: Hero (Youngwoong) Jaejoong
Date of birth: January 26, 1986
Also known as the mother of the group because he is constantly taking care and cooking for them. He is one of the most beautiful man ever. Pity that he covered up his face when I saw him at the airport...Always in the center of group photo because his looks alone are able to hook a fan (I actually was inclined to DBSK because of that freakishly perfect manga looking persona that he had in Rising Sun)... Jae is one of the main vocals of the group, able to project a range of vocals in his performances..
Dandy Park Yoochun
Stage name: Micky Yoocun
Date of birth: June 4, 1986
He is the Engrish speaking member of the group because he lived in US for a few years when he was younger. Actually discovered there and flew back to Korea for training at SM. He is the romatic of the group (actually he has the most romantic voice out of them all) and can melt a girl's heart with just a smile (I sound so cheesy.. but it's true!).. Chunnie is a very talented songwriter, having written and composed some songs for DBSK including Holding Back The Tears, Yeobi, Kiss Shita Mama Sayonara and one of my fave song, Junsu's Rainy Night. Chunnie doesn't really know how to dance so he kinda fumbles his way through for any impromptu performance. He is also a favourite in variety shows. I don't know why but I noticed that he's very open with his feelings. He cries easily.. He has cried once in a program called Ya Shim Man Man where he was talking about his parent's divorce and his little brother..
Dolphin Kim Junsu
Stage name: Xiah Junsu
Date of birth: December 15, 1986
He has the longest training period in SM, almost 8 years. Has the most amazing vocals I've ever heard. So far, he has not disappointed in every performance. He is also called dolphin for his ability to reach very high notes and also is a very good dancer. Originally was to be the elite member of the group but that image was completely disintegrated when he did the angel pose during Chunnie's Mission Impossible. I love it when he opens his eyes real wide or laugh that special "eu kyang kyang" laugh of his..Usually considered as the baby of the group and was famous for his oyaji gags in Japan in 2007. However, he's going for a more charismatic image in 2008 (Lots of luck on that considered everything he does is just so dorky)... Junsu has the ability to be cute one moment and completely charismatic the next.. One thing about Junsu is he always gives his best on stage. He is by far the best performer that I have ever known. One other thing that he is famous for is his duck butt or bubble butt.. His S-line is just wow!! Hee.. I can never resist a man with a cute butt..
The five of them bring this energy that is just truly awesome. The thing about this group is the more I got to know them, through variety shows, UFO replies, etc. the more adorable they seem. They seem so humble at their success and works so hard to please their fans. DBSK is also not afraid to let their fans see them for who they are and I think that's why their fans love them so much. Their spirit and determination to succeed really shines through every time they perform or being interviewed. They are also very competitive, even with each other, as evident in episodes from X-Man, Exploration of the Human Body, Line Up, Happy Together etc.. And you can see that through all that they have been through DBSK is definitely here to stay. The relationships that the five of them have, that kind of brotherhood is so tight that it is impossible to think that they will break up any time soon.
For more information, check their Wiki at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TVXQ
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