TVXQ (Tong Vfang Xien Qi) is a Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment. It is composed of five members specializing in the areas of dance, acappella, acting, and pop with an R&B vibe. The group has gained popularity in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand and other East Asian countries. Currently, it is one of the top pop groups of the Korean Wave (hallyu).
Their name translates to "Rising Gods of the East." They are known in Korea as 'Dong Bang Shin Gi' (often abbreviated as DBSG and DBSK) while the Japanese equivalent of the group's name is 'Tōhōshinki' (abbreviated as THSK). The group debuted in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China in 2004.
Origin
South Korea
Fansclubs
Cassiopeia, Big East
Members
U-KNOW YunHo, MICKY YooChun, HERO JaeJoong, MAX ChangMin, XIAH JunSu
Label(s)
SM Entertainment, Avex Trax/Rhythm Zone
Years Active
2004–present
Also known as
DBSK/DBSG, TVFXQ, THSK
Genre
Pop, K-pop, J-pop, A cappella, RnB, Dance