Shim Changmin

Max
Stage name : Choikang Changmin Hangul: 최강창민,
Birth name: Shim Changmin Hangull: 심창민
Date of birth: February 18, 1988 (1988-02-18) (age 20)
Place of birth: Seoul

Shim Changmin was grouped with the youngest participants in the audition. Like Xiah Junsu, he impressed the judges with his powerful voice. He joined the group under the name Choikang Changmin. Choikang in Korean means "Most Powerful", or approximately, "the best"; "Max" became an international rendition of this name.

Park Yoochun

Stage name : Micky Yoochun Hangul: 믹키유천
Birth name: Park Yoochun Hangul: 박유천
Date of birth: June 4, 1986 (age 22)
Place of birth:Seoul

One year before the group's debut, a final member was added Park Yoochun lived in Fairfax, Virginia for roughly four years before he auditioned for Brothers Entertainment and was sent to Korea to SM Entertainment. Micky was Park's English nickname when he lived in Virginia. As the winner of a talent show, he was granted the opportunity to sign with SM Entertainment in Korea. He now performs under the stage name Micky Yoochun.

Kim Jeajoong

Stage name : Youngwoong Jaejoong, Hangul: 영웅재중,
Birth name: Han Jaejun, Hangul: 한재준
Adopted name : Kim Jaejoong, Hangul> 김재중
Date of birth: January 26, 1986 (age 22)
Place of birth: Gongju

Kim Jeajoong left his hometown in Chungnam to audition for SM Entertainment. Having left the shelter of home, he experienced poverty and strife before becoming a celebrity. Kim debuted as Youngwoong Jaejoong. His manager picked the name Hero for him because he wanted him to be the hero of the music industry. Kim took first place in an audition of 5000 people, both in best looking and best vocals.

Kim Junsu

Stage name: Xiah Junsu, Hangul: 시아준수
Birth name: Kim Junsu, Hangul:김준수
Real birthday: December 15, 1986 (age 21)
Place of birth:Gyeonggi

Junsu was the first member of DBSK. At the age of 12 he was brought into Sm Entertainment through a televised talent search with Moon Hee Jun and Kangta from H.O.T. as judges. His vocals won over the judges and procured him thorough training for the next six years. After three years of training, he was supposed to debut, but puberty caused his voice to change and he was unable to sing until it ended after another three years. After six years, he debuted as Xiah Junsu (Xiah is pronounced Shee-ah in Korean). Xiah is the stage name that Kim himself chose, explaining to his fans that the name was short for "Asia", as Asia is pronounced "ah-shee-ah" in Korean. "Xiah" would be an implication of his desire to become not only a star in Korea, but also a star recognized all throughout the continent.

Jung Yunho

Stage name : U-know Yunho Hangul: 유노윤호
Birth name: Jung Yunho Hangul: 정윤호
Date of birth: February 6, 1986 (Age 22)
Place of birth: Gwangju

Yunho is the second member of DBSK.. He secured his spot through a dance competition in which he won first place. He chose his stage name as "U-know" from his Korean name "Yun Ho"; U-Know is pronounced "You know" in English. However, it is meant to mean "Yunho 'Knows You'" in regard to his understanding of the other members as their leader. He is the second oldest member and the "leader" in TVXQ.