TVXQ, an initialism for Tong Vfang Xien Qi, is a South Korean pop duo consisting of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin. They are known as Tohoshinki in Japanese releases, and are sometimes referred to as DBSK, an abbreviation of their Korean name Dong Bang Shin Ki. Their name roughly translates to "Rising Gods of the East". Formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2003, TVXQ began as a five-member boy band composed of members U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin, Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, and Xiah Junsu. They were immediately launched to mainstream recognition following the release of their first physical single "Hug", which peaked at number four on the MIAK monthly music chart. Their first studio albums Tri-Angle and Rising Sun were both top sellers, pushing the band's popularity beyond Korea. Under Avex, TVXQ entered the Japanese market with their first Japanese album Heart, Mind and Soul, but it was met with limited success.
| Also known as | Tohoshinki, DBSK, TVfXQ |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop, dance, R&B, electronic, rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | SM, Avex Trax, Rhythm Zone |
| Associated acts | SM Town, Yoo Young-jin, JYJ |
| Members | U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin |
| Past members | Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, Xiah Junsu |
About TVXQ
S.M. Entertainment-formed pop duo that originated as a five-member boy band before it became just Changmin and Yunho. The first single from the group was "Hug."
Achievement of TVXQ
The band's name is an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi. They would also be known as Tohoshinki in Japanese releases and by DBSK, or Dong Bang Shin Ki, in Korean.
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