Shim Chang Min
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Profile
- Name: 최강창민 Max / Choi Kang Chang Min
- Real name: 심창민 / Shim Chang Min
- Profession: Singer, actor and model
- Birthdate: 1988-Feb-18
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 186cm
- Weight: 61kg
- Star sign: Aquarius
- Blood type: B
- Talent agency: SM Entertainment
About ChangMin
Changmin was born and raised in Seoul, with two younger sisters named Sooyeon and Gi-yeon. He joined SM Entertainment's 6th Annual Youth Competition, a talent search conducted by the agency each year, and won best singer and best artist award. In 2003, he debuted as a singer in TVXQ (otherwise known as Dong Bang Shin Ki) performing the group's debut song "Hug" on SBS network's BoA and Britney Spears showcase special.
As as artist, Max has contributed to musical activities with TVXQ. In 2007, he wrote the lyrics to "Evergreen", composed by band member Micky Yoochun. In 2008, he wrote the Korean lyrics for "Love in the Ice", which was included on the group's 4th Korean album Mirotic. In the same year, Max also sang a Japanese solo track "Wild Soul", for TVXQ's 17th Japanese single of the TRICK project.
In 2006, Max starred in miniseries Vacation along with his band mates. The drama was produced by SM Entertainment and had a special premiere and screening at the main auditorium of Yonsei University. He appeared in the episode "Beautiful Life" along with Xiah Junsu. TVXQ also participated in the filming of numerous episodes of Banjun Drama, a popular minidrama series aired on SBS. ChangMin was the first choice for the leading role in the drama Snow Flower, but was replaced by label mate Kim Ki Bum from Super Junior due to TVXQ's hectic schedule. In 2009, it was announced that ChangMin had been officially case in the drama series "Paradise Meadow".
TV Series
- Paradise Meadow (pre-production)
- Vacation (SM ENTERTAINMENT, 2006)
- Banjun Drama (SBS, 2005)
Recognitions
- 6th Annual Best Competition SM Entertainment Awards – Best Singer
- 6th Annual Best Competition SM Entertainment Awards – Best Artist
Trivia
- Kpop group: TVXQ
- Official debut: 031226 BoA and Britney Spears Showcase (TVXQ)
- ChangMin is the youngest out of all the five TVXQ members.
- Religion: Buddhism
- Max graduated from Gaepo High School in 2006. He was then accepted into Kyung Hee University. As of 2009, he is enrolled as a student of Kyung Hee University majoring in postmodern music.
- In January 2008, ChangMin volunteered with his father in the cleanup of the beaches in South Korea's worst oil spill in history.