Max (singer)
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Shim Changmin also known as Max (internationally), Choikang Changmin (최강창민, 最强昌珉) in South Korea, Changmin (チャンミン) in Japan, and Shen Changmin in China and Taiwan, is a Korean singer, songwriter and occasional actor best known as one-half of South Korean musical duo TVXQ
. He is managed under music labels SM Entertainment
in South Korea and Avex Trax
in Japan.
, South Korea. He is the first-born son of parents, who are teachers. He has two younger sisters, Shim Soo-yeon and Shim Ji-yeon. He joined SM Entertainment
by winning the best singer and best artist award in SM Entertainment's 6th Annual Youth Competition, a talent search conducted annually by the talent agency. He debuted with TVXQ in 2003 performing the group's debut song "Hug" on SBS network's BoA
and Britney Spears
showcase special.
and included in SM Town's compilation album 2007 Winter SMTown - Only Love
. In 2008, he wrote the Korean lyrics to "Love In The Ice" for the group's 4th Korean album MIROTIC (album). In January 2010, he wrote the song "고백 (Confession)" which was included in "Keep Your Head Down
" and Paradise Ranch OST Album.
. He appeared in the episode beside Xiah
. They also participated in a number of episodes of Banjun Drama
, a popular minidrama series aired on SBS network. He was also the first choice in the drama Snow Flower, but was replaced by Kim Ki Bum due to the hectic schedule of the TVXQ members. In 2011, Max was cast in the drama series "Paradise Ranch".
High School in 2006. Accordingly, he was accepted into Seoul's Kyung Hee University. In 2009, he was enrolled as a student of Kyung Hee University majoring in postmodern music
. However, as of 2011 he switched universities and is now attending KonKuk University.
in history. His trip to Taean was intended to be done in secrecy during a short break from his activities with TVXQ during the new year and was only made known to the media and public when another volunteer posted his sighting on a fan site. The incident was later confirmed by TVXQ's agent.
TVXQ
TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
. He is managed under music labels SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
in South Korea and Avex Trax
Avex Trax
, listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange as 7860 and abbreviated as AGHD, is the holding company for a group of entertainment-related subsidiaries based in Japan...
in Japan.
Early life
Max was born and raised in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea. He is the first-born son of parents, who are teachers. He has two younger sisters, Shim Soo-yeon and Shim Ji-yeon. He joined SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
by winning the best singer and best artist award in SM Entertainment's 6th Annual Youth Competition, a talent search conducted annually by the talent agency. He debuted with TVXQ in 2003 performing the group's debut song "Hug" on SBS network's BoA
BoA
Boa Kwon , commonly stylized and known by her stage name BoA, which is a backronym for Beat of Angel, is a Korean singer, active in South Korea, Japan, and the United States and sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Korean Pop Music"....
and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
showcase special.
Musical career
Apart from his contribution in musical activities with TVXQ, Max has also participated in solo projects. In 2007, he wrote the lyrics to the track "Evergreen" which was composed by fellow band member MickyMicky (singer)
Park Yoochun , better known by his stage names, Micky, Micky Yoochun and , is a Korean singer-songwriter, composer, and occasional actor. He was a member of South Korean boy band TVXQ, known as Dong Bang Shin Ki in South Korea and Tohoshinki in Japan...
and included in SM Town's compilation album 2007 Winter SMTown - Only Love
2007 Winter Smtown - Only Love
2007 Winter SMTown – Only Love is an album in 2007 by SMTown. It is SMTown's sixth winter vacation album, the first with Girls' Generation and the last with Ahyoomee.- Track listing :# "사랑 하나죠 "- SMTown...
. In 2008, he wrote the Korean lyrics to "Love In The Ice" for the group's 4th Korean album MIROTIC (album). In January 2010, he wrote the song "고백 (Confession)" which was included in "Keep Your Head Down
Keep Your Head Down
Keep Your Head Down is the fifth Korean album by Korean boy band TVXQ. It was released on January 5, 2011 in Korea as a special edition and on the January 14, 2011 as a normal edition. A repackaged version of the album was released on March 16, 2011 with a new track called 이것만은 알고 가...
" and Paradise Ranch OST Album.
Acting career
In 2006, Max starred with TVXQ in the miniseries Vacation which had a special premiere and screening at the main auditorium of Yonsei UniversityYonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
. He appeared in the episode beside Xiah
Xiah
Kim Junsu , also known by his stage name Xiah , is a South Korean singer-songwriter, composer and occasional actor...
. They also participated in a number of episodes of Banjun Drama
Banjun Drama
Banjun Drama is a minidrama series that airs on Sundays as part of SBS's Good Sunday programme. Each Banjun Drama is usually unrelated to previous dramas, unless it is split into parts, and generally has a large twist in the story at the end...
, a popular minidrama series aired on SBS network. He was also the first choice in the drama Snow Flower, but was replaced by Kim Ki Bum due to the hectic schedule of the TVXQ members. In 2011, Max was cast in the drama series "Paradise Ranch".
Education
Max graduated from GaepoGaepo-dong
Gaepo-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is located south of Dogok-dong and Daechi-dong. Gaepodong is divided into four "dong": Gaepo 1~4 dong ; Poi-dong is within Gaepo 4-dong's provinces.-Education:*Gaeil Elementary school...
High School in 2006. Accordingly, he was accepted into Seoul's Kyung Hee University. In 2009, he was enrolled as a student of Kyung Hee University majoring in postmodern music
Postmodern music
Postmodern music is either simply music of the postmodern era, or music that follows aesthetical and philosophical trends of postmodernism. As the name suggests, the postmodernist movement formed partly in reaction to modernism...
. However, as of 2011 he switched universities and is now attending KonKuk University.
Volunteer work
In January 2008, Max volunteered with his father in the cleanup of the beaches in Taean, South Korea following the nation's worst oil spill2007 Korea oil spill
The MT Hebei Spirit oil spill was a major oil spill in South Korea that began on the morning of 7 December 2007 local time, with ongoing environmental and economic effects. Government officials called it South Korea's worst oil spill ever, surpassing a spill that took place in 1995...
in history. His trip to Taean was intended to be done in secrecy during a short break from his activities with TVXQ during the new year and was only made known to the media and public when another volunteer posted his sighting on a fan site. The incident was later confirmed by TVXQ's agent.
TV Series
| Year # |
Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Banjun Theater Banjun Theater Banjun Theater was a 7 episode project TV show by South Korean boy band TVXQ for SBS in 2006. Like other banjuns, each episode consists of a twist ending.-Tokyo Holiday:... |
Himself |
| Vacation | Himself | |
| 2011 | Paradise Ranch | Han Dong-Joo |
| Athena: Goddess of War Athena: Goddess of War Athena: Goddess of War is a South Korean espionage television drama series broadcast by SBS in 2010 and a spin-off of 2009's Iris... |
Choi Tae-hyeon (cameo, 5 episodes) |
|
Awards
- 6th Annual Best Competition SM Entertainment Awards: Best Singer
- 6th Annual Best Competition SM Entertainment Awards: Best Artist