TVXQ

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DBSK
Also known as

() Dong Bang Shin Ki

DBSK
()() Tong Vfang Xien Qi
() Tohoshinki

Origin

South Korea

Genres

Pop, R&B, dance, electronica,hip hop

Years active

20032009, 2011-present

Labels

S.M. Entertainment (South Korea)

Avex Group (Japan)

Associated acts

SMTown, JYJ

Website

www.tvxq.com
(Official Korean Website)
toho-jp.net/index.html
(Official Japanese website)

Members

U-Know Yunho (Leader)

Max Changmin
Hero Jaejoong
Micky Yoochun
Xiah Junsu

TVXQ
Traditional Chinese

Simplified Chinese

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Hanja

Revised Romanization

Dong bang shin ki

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TVXQ (often stylized TVXQ![1] or TVfXQ[2]), an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi[3] Korean: ; (traditional Chinese:
; simplified Chinese:; pinyin: Dngfngshnq; Japanese: Thshinki), is a South Korean pop quintet formed
under SM Entertainment in 2003. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki[4][5] (), often abbreviated
as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki ( Thshinki?)under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone in
2005. Their name translates as "The Rising Gods of the East".[6][7] Initially, there were five members in TVXQ, including U-Know
Yunho (leader), Max Changmin, Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, and Xiah Junsu. In 2009, Hero, Micky, and Xiah left SM
Entertainmentand formed another group called JYJ after filing a lawsuit against it. Due to this lawsuit, TVXQ suspended their
activities for 2 years and 3 months in Korea. In early 2011, U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin re-started their music activities
under the name TVXQ as a duo.

They hold the title of Asia's Star[clarification needed], even until today[citation needed]. TVXQ are well known for their voices, dance,
appearance and personality. With their large listening base and world recognized talent, Netizens named them as a 'record
breaker'. They are recognized as 'The Gods of K-Pop and Hallyu Wave'.[citation needed]
In 2008, with the release of their sixteenth Japanese single, "Purple Line", which debuted atop the Oricon single chart, TVXQ
became the fifth non-Japanese Asian artist and the first male foreign group to have a number-one single on the chart. With their
twenty-third single, "Dshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandar?", TVXQ set a new record, becoming the first foreign artist to
have three singles debut atop the chart. In 2010, with the release of their thirtieth single, "Toki o Tomete", TVXQ extended their
record, making them the first foreign artist to have eight number-one singles on the Oricon. [citation needed]
In February 2010, with the release of TVXQ's first Japanese compilation album which sold around 413,000 copies on the first
week of its release, TVXQ set the record for the highest first-week sales by a foreign group, which was last set by Bon Jovi in
1995 for 379,000 copies.[citation needed]
In mid-2009, three of the five members, Yoochun, Jaejoong, and Junsu, who were to become JYJ, filed a lawsuit against their
South Korean record label,SM Entertainment, arguing that the 13-year length and structure of their exclusive contracts as well
as the terms of profit distribution were unilaterally disadvantageous towards the artists and should be
invalidated. JYJ continued music activities in Japan for over half a year after the filing of the injunction until their Japanese
agency, Avex, announced a group hiatus in early 2010. However, their contract with Avex was later suspended due to another
lawsuit against Avex.
Meanwhile, U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin, who remain under contract with SM Entertainment continued their music
career under the name TVXQ, released a new album, Keep Your Head Down, in South Korea in January 5, 2011 and their
single "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)" was released by Avex Trax in Japan on January 26, 2011. Their new Japanese single
"Superstar" will be released on July 20, 2011.

Contents
[hide]

1 History
o

1.1 20032005: Debut

1.2 20062007: Foray into Asia

1.3 20082009: Commercial success

1.4 2010: Suspended activities, lawsuit and comebacks

2 Music style

2.1 Lyrics and Composition

3 Discography
4 Controversy
o

4.1 Lyrics of Mirotic

4.2 Lawsuit against SM Entertainment

5 Endorsements
6 Other activities
7 Other Media
8 Awards and achievements
9 Concerts and tours
10 Footnotes
11 See also
12 References
13 External links

[edit]History
[edit]20032005:

Debut

Before their debut, the group was offered three tentative names: O Jang Yukbu ( lit. The Five Visceras), Jeonseoleul
Meokgo Saneun Gorae ( lit. A Whale That Eats Legends), and Dong Bang Bul Pae (, the Korean
title of Ashes of Time). They decided on Dong Bang Bul Pae; however, the name was rejected because the Hanja was not
aesthetically pleasing, and the name was changed to Dong Bang Shin Gi, which was named by Lee Soo Man's acquaintance.[8]
TVXQ made their debut on December 26, 2003 during a BoA and Britney Spears showcase, where they performed their debut
single "Hug" and an a cappella rendition of "O Holy Night" with BoA.[9][10]The group released their debut single "Hug" on January
14, 2004; it peaked at #4 on the monthly charts and sold a total of 169,532 copies, making it the fourteenth best-selling record
of the year.[11][12][fn 1] Their second single, "The Way U Are" (July 2004), debuted at #2 spot on the charts, becoming the ninth
best-selling-record of the year, selling 214,069 copies.[12][13] TVXQ released their debut album, Tri-Angle (October 2004). Triangle debuted atop the charts and sold a total of 242,580 copies, making it the year's eighth best-selling record. [12]

In April 2005, TVXQ debuted in Japan under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone with the single "Stay with Me Tonight".[14] They
released their second Japanese single, "Somebody to Love", before returning to Korea and releasing their second Korean
album Rising Sun. Rising Sun debuted atop the charts and became the fourth best-selling-record of 2005 with a total of
222,472 copies sold.[15]TVXQ ended the year with two releases: their third Japanese single, "My Destiny", and a Korean single
with label-mate Super Junior, "Show Me Your Love". The latter debuted atop the charts and sold 49,945 copies, making it the
thirty-fifth best-selling record of the year.[15][16] At the end of the year, TVXQ received the Best Music Video award for the song
"Rising Sun" and the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival.[17]

[edit]20062007:

Foray into Asia

TVXQ began 2006 with their first international tour, "Rising Sun 1st Asia Tour". In addition to South Korea, they toured in China,
Thailand, and Malaysia, making them the first Korean performers to hold a concert in Malaysia. [2] In March, the group released
their fourth Japanese single, "Asu wa Kuru Kara" ( lit. Because Tomorrow Will Come?), and their debut Japanese
album, Heart, Mind and Soul. The album debuted on the weekly Oricon album chart at #25 with 9,554 copies sold.[18] Their fifth
Japanese single, "Rising Sun/Heart, Mind and Soul", released a month later, debuted on the Oricon singles chart at #22. [19] To
support the album, TVXQ held their first Japanese tour, 1st Live Tour 2006: Heart, Mind and Soul, from May to June.[20] TVXQ
released two more Japanese singles, "Begin" and "Sky". The latter debuted at #6, making it the group's first single to reach the
Top Ten.[21][22][23] In the summer, TVXQ performed in Avex's annual A-Nation summer concert.[24]
The group resumed their Korean activities with the release of their third album, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. ("O"-... lit. "O"Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis)[fn 2] in September 2006. Like their previous Korean albums, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. debuted atop the
charts; with a total of 349,317 copies sold, it became the number-one record of the year.[26][27] Two months after "O"Jung.Ban.Hap, the group released another Japanese single, "Miss You/"O" - Sei-Han-G" (miss you/"O" lit. Miss
You/"O" - Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis?), which debuted on the chart at #3, making it their first Top Five single.[28] At the 2006
MKMF Music Festival, TVXQ won four awards, "Best Artist of the Year", "Best Group", "Mnet.com" and "Mnet Plus Mobile
People's Choice Award".[29] At the 16th Music Seoul Festival, TVXQ won three awards including a "Daesang" award.[30] The
group won another "Daesang" award at the 21st Golden Disk Awards 2006, in addition to a "Bonsang". [31] At the SBS Gayo
Awards 2006, TVXQ won another "Daesang" and "Bonsang" award.[32]
TVXQ began 2007 with a new Japanese single, "Step By Step", which was followed by their second Asian tour, The 2nd Asia
Tour Concert 'O'.[33] The tour took place in Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Beijing.[34] In March, the group
released their tenth Japanese single, "Choosey Lover", and their second Japanese album, Five in the Black. Both debuted in
the Top 10 of their respective charts, the former at #9 and the latter at #10.[35] In May, the group attended the 2007 MTV Video
Music Awards Japan and won the "Best Buzz Asia in Korea" award for their album "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.[36] From June to
December 2007, the group released a string of five singles: "Lovin' You", "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the
Ice", "Shine / Ride On", "Forever Love" and "Together". "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice" reached #2 on
the Oricon, making it the group's highest-charting Japanese single to that point. TVXQ also collaborated with label-mate Kumi
Koda for her thirty-eighth single, "Last Angel", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of Resident Evil:
Extinction.[37]

[edit]20082009:

Commercial success

TVXQ performing at SM Town Live in Bangkok

TVXQ released their sixteenth Japanese single, "Purple Line", on January 16, 2008. It debuted atop the Oricon, becoming the
group's first number-one in Japan and making them the first foreign male group to have a number-one single in Japan. [38] They
then released their third Japanese album, T, which debuted at #4 on the Oricon Weekly album chart.[39] TVXQ's label Rhythm
Zone, announced the "Trick" project where five singles would be released consecutively for six weeks, from February to March
and each single would contain a solo track by a member.[40][41] The group released their twenty-second single, "Beautiful You /
Sennen Koi Uta" in April. The single became another number-one for the group and made them the first non-Japanese Asians
with two number-one singles since Ou-Yang Fei Fei set the record 24 years before.[42][43] They returned to Korea to participate in
the 14th Annual Dream Concert at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul on June 7.[44] On June 12, TVXQ concluded their Asia Tour in
Beijing which had begun on February 23, 2007 in Seoul. [34]TVXQ returned to Japan and released their twenty-third single,
"Dshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandar?" The single topped the chart, making TVXQ the first foreign artists to have three
number-one singles on the Oricon.[45] They performed at Avex's 20th anniversary meeting and at A-Nation '08. [46][47] In August,
TVXQ returned to Korea once again to take part in SMTown Live '08. They performed alongside label-mates BoA, Cheon Sang
Ji Hee the Grace,Zhang Liyin, Girls' Generation, SHINee and Super Junior.[48]
The group's fourth Korean album, Mirotic, was slated to be released on September 24 but due to the large number of preorders was pushed back two days.[49] Like their previous Korean album, Miroticdebuted atop the charts with 307,974 copies
sold.[50][51] In early January 2009, the album's sales totaled 502,837 copies, making it the first Korean album in six years to pass
the 500,000 mark.[52][53]In October, TVXQ released "Jumon: Mirotic", the Japanese version of Mirotic's title track. The single
topped the Oricon chart, breaking the record that the group had set with their previous single.[54][55]TVXQ attended the
prestigious Khaku Uta Gassen Music Festival on New Year's Eve, making them the first Korean group to attend. The honor of
performing on Kohaku is strictly by invitation, so only the most successful J-POP artists and enka singers can perform. Even
today, a performance on Kohaku is said to be a big highlight in a singers career because of the shows large reach. [56]
Their twenty-fifth single "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", released in January 2009, became another number-one for
the group.[57][58] In March, TVXQ released their twenty-sixth single "Survivor" which debuted at #3 on the charts subsequently
ending their number-one streak.[59] "Survivor" was followed by their fourth Japanese album, The Secret Code, which debuted at
#2 on the charts.[60] To support the album they embarked on their fourth concert tour, Tohoshinki 4th Live Tour 2009: The Secret
Code, which ended at the Tokyo Dome, making them the first Korean group to perform there.[61][62]
On April 22, 2009, they released their twenty-seventh single "Share the World/We Are!". The single debuted atop the charts,
extending their Oricon record.[63] Their twenty-eighth single, "Stand by U", was released on July 1, 2009 and debuted at #2 on
the charts.

The group's live DVD titled "4th Live Tour 2009 - The Secret Code - Final in Tokyo Dome" was released on September 30.
According to the 10/12 Oricon DVD Ranking, it sold more than 171,000 copies, their personal best for sales in this category. In
addition, this is the first time in twenty years for a non-Japanese Asian artist to get first place in the DVD rankings, exceeding
previous foreign artists who have attained this ranking included The Beatles' "The Beatles Anthology (Special Price Edition
Edition)" which was released in March 2003 and Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin DVD", which was released in June 2003 and
have held that position for foreign artist getting first for 6 years and 3 months since. Also, based on the sale numbers of their
DVD, they broke their personal record by pre-selling 107,000 copies. Their previous records include their 3rd Live Tour 2008 T which was released in August 2008 and was last recorded as having sold 112,000 copies, and All About DBSK Season
3 which sold 66,000 copies so far. This time, their DVD sold more than twice that amount with a total sales of 171,000 copies
and broke the record for the highest initial sales for foreign artists.[64]

[edit]2010:

Suspended activities, lawsuit and comebacks

See also: JYJ

TVXQ started out the year with their twenty-ninth single, "Break Out!", released on January 27, 2010, which created a new
record for the group. The single topped the Oricon, selling 256,000 copies in its first week and breaking Elton John's record for
the highest first week sales for a foreign artist, which had lasted for 14 years and 8 months.[65][66] In February, the group was
chosen to sing the opening song "With All My Heart --" for the Japanese movie " / Kimi ga Odoru,
Natsu", which hit the screens in September 2010.[67] On March 24, 2010, TVXQ released a new single called "Toki o Tomete".[68]
Despite continuing Japanese activities as TVXQ for over half a year after the three members (Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu) of
TVXQ filed and won their injunction against S.M. Entertainment, on April 3, 2010, Avex announced the cessation of TVXQ's
Japanese activities and that it would focus on helping each member with their solo activities.[69] Avex later announced in early
May 2010 that the three members of TVXQ (Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu) would appear as a new group in the Thanksgiving
Live in Dome concert in Japan.[70] The three-member group was promoted in Japan as JYJ. The group performed two rounds of
lives, their four-day Thanksgiving Live in Dome concerts in June

[70]

and performances at A-Nation in August.[71] The group's

debut release, the EP The..., was released in September 2010, and debuted at No. 1 on Oricon albums charts.[72] The DVD for
their Thanksgiving Live in Dome concert sold 116,000 copies and their album The... sold 140,000 albums in the first week after
being released, with both debuting at No. 1 on the Oricon DVD and album charts in the same week.[73]
In September 2010, Avex Entertainment announce the suspension of all of JYJ's Japanese activities. Avex claims this stemmed
from problems with JYJ's Korean management agency, C-JES Entertainment, while JYJ maintains it was a punitive act on the
part of Avex when JYJ refused to accept new terms in contract renegotiation. Throughout October and November 2010, JYJ
embarked on a world tour with showcases in South Korea, Southeast Asia and the United States promoting their Englishlanguage global debut album, The Beginning. Released on October 12, the album was led by the Kanye West-produced single
"Ayyy Girl".[74]
On November 23, 2010, SM Entertainment announced that TVXQ would be returning by now as a duo consisting of U-Know
Yunho and Max Changmin and have their comeback in Korea in early 2011.[75] On November 24, 2010, Avex Entertainment, as
well as SM Entertainment Japan, released a statement about the renewal of contracts of SM artists signed to Avex, also stating
that TVXQ will continue as a duo under Avex Trax.[76] The TVXQ's newest album (5th Korean album life-time, 1st Korean album

as duo), Keep Your Head Down, was released in South Korea on January 5, 2011, ranked at No. 1 on the Gaon Chart in the
first two weeks being released.[77] In mid-year of 2011, Gaon Chart expelled a manuscript sales figures of 2011 half-year chart,
and the results showed that TVXQ's album Keep Your Head Down sold 230,922 copies from January to June 2011, ranked at
No. 1 and was the only album sold over 200,000.[78][79] The Repackage of Keep Your Head Down was also ranked at No. 9 on
the same chart. Their Japanese single "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)" was released by Avex Trax in Japan on January 26,
2011, which sold 231,000 copies in the first week being released, ranked at No. 1 on the Oricon single chart. [80] TVXQ extend
their record by being the only Korean artist to obtain 9th chart topper in Oricon history.

[edit]Music

style

This section requires expansion.

TVXQ's music style, in Korea they do hip hop, R&B, electronica, Acapella Ballad, K-pop. In Japan, the music what they are
known for is, Dance, electronica, R&B. Their song Mirotic is a heavy-urban dance song with other genres
like electropop and synthpop.[81][82][83] Their first and second Korean albums have included Rap rock. The main rappers in TVXQ
are U-Know Yunho and Micky Yoochun, and Hero Jaejoong also rapped in the song Wrong Number. They have done two rap
rock songs with Korean rock band The TRAX. The Korean album Mirotic had genres of electronic, dance, balladand had more
heavy urban songs and less ballads from other albums, R&B songs had elements of dance-pop.

[edit]Lyrics

and Composition

Although the composition and writing of songs were handled by staff in their early years, TVXQ gradually began to produce
their own compositions and lyrics. On their second Korean album, Rising Sun, Micky, U-Know, and Xiah wrote the rap lyrics to
"Love After Love". For the third Korean album, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap., Micky wrote the English rap lyrics to "Phantom Hwanyeong"
and Xiah wrote and composed "Nae Gyeote Sumsiur Su Ittdamyeon (White Lie)" ( ). For their second Asia
tour concert "O", U-know wrote and composed for his solo, "Spokesman" (feat. Donghae from Super Junior). Their fourth
Korean album, Mirotic, saw an increase in the members' participation: Hero wrote and composed Saranga Uljima (Don't Cry My
Lover) ( ), Max wrote the Korean lyrics for "Love in the Ice", Micky wrote and composed Sarang Annyeong Sarang
(Love Bye Love) ( ), and Xiah wrote Noeur Baraboda (Picture of You) (..).[84][85] For their third Asia tour
concert "Mirotic", U-know wrote and composed for his solo, "Checkmate".
For their third Japanese album, T, Micky wrote "Kiss Shita Mama, Sayonara" (Kiss lit. As We Kiss,
Goodbye?) and co-composed the song with Hero.[86] Micky also wrote the lyrics for his solo, "My Girlfriend", for the second
single in the Trick project, Runaway/My Girlfriend.[87] Xiah composed his solo track, "Rainy Night", for the third single in the Trick
project.[88] Hero wrote and co-composed "Wasurenaide" ( lit. Don't Forget?) and Micky wrote and composed "Kiss the
Baby Sky". Both songs were included on their twenty-fifth single, "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide", as the last two Asides.[89][90] The songs later appeared on their fourth Japanese album, The Secret Code, along with the song "9095", which was
composed by Hero.[91]
For their 5th Korean album Keep Your Head Down [2011], the song (Confession) is a ballad that Max wrote the lyric for and
performed solo.

[edit]Discography

Main article: TVXQ discography

Korean studio albums

Japanese studio album

Tri-angle (2004)

Heart, Mind a

Rising Sun (2005)

Five in the Bl

"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. (2006)

T (2008)

Mirotic (2008)

The Secret Co
Japanese compilation

Keep Your Head Down (2011)

Korean compilation albums

Best Selection

Christmas Gift from Dong Bang Shin Gi (2004)

[edit]Controversy
[edit]Lyrics

of Mirotic

In November 2008, the Korean Commission of Youth Protection ruled that Mirotic was detrimental to youths and declared that
the lyrics were provocative and overly sexual. As a result, the album was labeled with stickers indicating that it was unsuitable
for people under 19 years old and any performances of the song would have to be broadcast after 10 PM.[5][92] In response to
the ruling, SM Entertainment agreed to make a clean version but also had filed an injunction to overrule the commission's
decision

We will make a clean version in accordance with the commissions administrati

After the Commission of Youth Protection released their statement regarding the ban on the album, SM Entertainment said,

Even before when the order had been put against Mirotic, we have clearly negot

TVXQ performed the clean version at the 23rd Annual Golden Disk Awards. The lyrics were changed from "I got you" to "I
chose you" and "I got you under my skin" to "I got you under my sky."[5]
In March 2009, the Seoul Administrative Court ruled in favor of SM Entertainment, stating:

We acknowledge that the lyrics concerned, including "You want me, you give y

On April 9, 2009, the Commission of Youth Protection announced they would appeal the ruling to a high court after having an
emergency meeting and deeming that the phrase, "I got you under my skin", was inappropriate for minors. [95]

[edit]Lawsuit

against SM Entertainment

On July 31, 2009, three of the membersHero, Micky, and Xiahsubmitted an application to the Seoul Central District Court
to determine the validity of their contract with SM Entertainment.[96][97]Through their lawyers, the members stated that the 13year contract was excessively long, schedules were held out without the confirmation or permission of the members, contract
terms have been extended and changed without their knowledge or consent and that the group's earnings were not fairly
distributed to the members.[98] Early termination penalty of their contract will cost them twice the profit that the group is
estimated to earn for SM Entertainment the rest of the contract period. [99] The news was enough to cause SM Entertainment's
stock price to drop over 10% on the KOSPI.[100]
The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of the three members. They have claimed that the contract was unfair and the
members were left out of proper profit distribution.[101] In response, SM Entertainment called a press conference and claimed
that the lawsuit was a big fraud, stating that the lawsuit was not about unfair contracts or human rights, but a scam motivated
by the three members greed over their cosmetics business. The three members replied that they hoped SM Entertainment
would respect the courts decision.[102]
In response to the lawsuit, 120,000 TVXQ fans filed a petition against SM Entertainments long-term contracts to the Seoul
District Court.[103] TVXQ's Korean fanclub Cassiopeia, also filed for compensation from SM Entertainment for the cancelled SM
Town Live Concert, as both SM and TVXQ initially stated that the concert would go on as planned; the concert was cancelled a
week before its scheduled date.[104]

[edit]Endorsements
Due to their popularity TVXQ have been sought by various brands to endorse their products. TVXQ has advertised many
products on television such as Samsung's Anycall, sportswear Fila, andOronamin C.[105][106][107] Some of their songs have even
been used as theme songs for television shows, commercials and motion pictures;[fn 4] such as One Piece,[108]
[109]

Chevrolet[110] andSubaru.[111][112]

In July 2011, along with labelmates Girls Generation, they started endorsing 7-Eleven Japan products featuring the song
"Superstar" in CFs.

[edit]Other

activities

In 2005, the Los Angeles Tourism Corporation launched the "See My L.A." campaign. TVXQ, along with label-mate BoA,
became the spokespeople for the campaign.[113] Since April 2007, TVXQ host their own weekly radio program, TVXQ
Bigeastation on the Japan FM Network.[114] On March 28, 2008, TVXQ were chosen as the "Goodwill Ambassador for Asia" by
Universal Studios Japan in order to further promote the attractions of the USJ.[115] TVXQ were also chosen to be the new faces

for the Lotte duty-free shop, due to their popularity throughout Asia.[1] TVXQ acted on SBS show, Banjun Theater and they had
their own television show, Vacation, that ran for four episodes.[116][117]

[edit]Other

Media

On 5 April 2011, S.M. Entertainment, together with NEOWIZ Internet Corporation, Ltd, released an iPhone application which
features TVXQ's repackage album, "Keep Your Head Down". The app can be purchased for free on iTunes.[118]

[edit]Awards

and achievements

TVXQ's fan club Cassiopeia at the 14th Annual Dream Concert

Main article: List of awards received by TVXQ
In 2008, TVXQ made it in the Guinness World Records for having the world's largest official fan club. Cassiopeia, the band's
official fan club, is claimed to have more than 800,000 official members just in South Korea, more than 200,000 official
members in Japan (BigEast) and more than 200,000 international fans (iCassies). They also made the Guinness World
Records a second time in 2009. Aside from having the world's largest fan club, the group was also listed as the most
photographed celebrities in the world. From the day of their debut to March 19, 2009, the five members are estimated to have
been photographed about 500 million times in magazines, albums jackets, and commercials, etc. The total figure includes
individual photos as well as group pictures.[119]

[edit]Concerts

and tours

Asia tours

Japan Nationwide tou

2006: Rising Sun 1st Asia Tour

2006: 1st Live

2007-2008: The 2nd Asia Tour 'O'

2007: Tohosh

2009: The 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic

2008: Tohosh

2009: Tohosh

[edit]Footnotes
1.

^ Unlike in other countries, South Korea's charts, supplied by the Music Industry of Korea, only
publish monthly and yearly rankings. All rankings for Korean records in this article refer to the monthly

charts and all rankings for Japanese records refer to the Oricon's weekly charts unless otherwise
stated.
2.

^ The title of the album is based on Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's theory.[25]

3.

^ Original text: " " "

" '-' .

4.

^ For a complete list of the commercial tie-ins of TVXQ's songs, see their discography.

[edit]See

also

Honorific nicknames in popular music

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