I Love TVXQ! I'am CASSIOPEIA!

DBSK History part 1

DBSK History:

TVXQ, initials of Tong Vfang Xien Qi (Chinese: 東方神起), sometimes stylized as TVXQ!, is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki (Korean: 동방신기), often abbreviated as DBSK. In Japan they are known as Tohoshinki (Japanese: 東方神起), where they are one of the very few K-pop acts seen exclusively as J-pop artists.

Their name translates to "The Rising Gods of the East".

The group debuted in 2003 as a five member boy band consisting of leader U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin, Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, and Xiah Junsu.

TVXQ is one of Asia's most successful acts and have been labelled as "King of K-Pop", "Asia's Stars", and "Kings of the Hallyu Wave", for their immense success and contributions to Korean pop.

 TVXQ is the best-selling K-Pop group in the world with over 12 million copies sold, triple the amount of second. Billboard described the group as "K-pop royalty". 

Since their debut, TVXQ has released six Korean albums, six Japanese albums, over 20 Korean singles and over 30 Japanese singles. According to Gaon Chart and Oricon, til October 2012, TVXQ has sold over 12 million copies of albums alone throughout their career in Korea and Japan alone, excluding sales from other Asian and international countries.

They have two official fanclubs in Korea and Japan, known respectively as Cassiopeia and BigEast. (tayo yan)

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FAQ: 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.

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.

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 harmonization, 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.

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