Tong Vfang Xien Qi

TVXQ (Tong Vfang Xien Qi) was originally a five-member Korean boy band specializing in dance, acappella, pop, and R&B. The group's name in Japanese is Tohoshinki (THSK), while in Korea they are best known as Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK /DBSG). Tong Vfang Xien Qi was the official Chinese name given to them, since the chinese characters could be read in many of the Asian countries. TVXQ has enjoyed great popularity and success in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, and other East Asian countries.

In Japan, they became the first foreign male group to top the weekly Oricon charts. In Thailand, TVXQ was the first Asian group to win two Thailand Music Awards, and had the highest foreign artist sales in the country.

According to Oricon Style, TVXQ's popularity rose in Japan by three percent with every single release in 2006 and by five percent with every release in 2007. It was also stated that during 2007, 14.1% of Japanese fans were female while 4.6% were male with age demographics between 10 to 40 years old.

During legal issues, three members of TVXQ - Jae Joong, Xiah Junsu And Micky Yoochun debuted in Japan in 2010 as JYJ, and later made a global debut in October with the English language album The Beginning. Meanwhile, U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin, who remain under SM Entertainment's contract, continue their music career under the name TVXQ.

Members

U-Know Yunho
Stage Name : U-KNOW | U-Know Yunho (유노윤호)
Real Name: Jung Yunho
Birthdate: February 6, 1986
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Blood Type: A
Position: Bass Baritone, Leader

Max Changmin
Stage Name : MAX | Choikang Changmin (최강창민)
Real Name: Shim Changmin
Birthdate: February 18, 1988
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Blood Type: B
Position: Tenor
Former members

Hero Jaejoong

Stage Name: HERO | Youngwoong Jaejoong (영웅재중)
Real Name: Kim Jaejoong
Birthdate: February 4,1986 (registered January 2,1986)
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Blood Type: O
Position: Countertenor, Main/leading vocals

Micky Yoochun
Stage Name : MICKY | Micky Yoochun (믹키유천)
Real Name: Park Yuchun
Birthdate: June 4, 1986
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Blood Type: O
Position: Bass Baritone

Xiah Junsu
Stage Name : XIAH | Xiah Junsu (시아준수)
Real Name: Kim Junsu
Birthdate: December 15, 1986 (registered January 1, 1987)
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Blood Type: B
Position: Tenor
Information
Formation

According to SM Entertainment, TVXQ was formed to be the band that would conquer Asia. The five members were chosen via several auditions by the label company SM Entertainment, who brought singers such as BoA, H.O.T, Shinhwa, and SES among other top korean artists. The first selected was Kim Junsu for his singing ability. He entered SM at the age of twelve and was trained for almost six years before he debuted as Xiah Junsu.
The second member added, who would later become the leader, was Jung Yunho, who later debuted under the name U-Know Yunho. He was chosen for his dancing ability when he won first place in a dance competition. Previously he had rapped as well as done work with Dana.

The third member added was Kim Jaejoong, who won first place in a competition for both looks and voice. His nickname Youngwoong, which translates to Hero from Korean, was given to him by a fortune teller.

 Fourth came the youngest member, Shim Changmin, who was chosen for his vocals. Finally Park Yoochun was added before the group's debut.

Yoochun had been living in Chantilly, Virginia in the United States with his family, where he attended high school and went by the name Micky. He was spotted by SM Entertainment in an all-state singing competition, where he won first place.