[OFF-THE-HOOK] Submit your Fan Questions for possible Tohoshinki interview!
January 29, 2008 by Dennis Amith
CLOSED FEBRUARY 2008 - INTERVIEW HAS TAKEN PLACE!!! WILL BE FEATURED IN UPCOMING TOHOSHINKI SPECIAL FEATURE - COMING OUT ON MAY 2008
Hi everyone,
We are learning that a lot of you want more Tohoshinki. Our numbers of page views and requests just for Tohoshinki/Dong Bang Shinki is just through the roof and we are going to see if we can get an interview with the group.
THE QUESTIONS FOR TOHOSHINKI IS NOW CLOSED!!!!! The Questions will now be prepared, translated and sent to the label. Thank you everyone for participating. We still have a few sections where fans can still participate! Thank you!
Again, I can’t promise that this interview will happen. But we hope it’s possible. Regardless what happens, we still intend to make an awesome article showcasing the fandom for Tohoshinki.
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Thank you!!!
Hi, I think it’s really cool that you guys are trying to get an interview with DBSK. Their my favourite group so I hope you succeed =D
I haven’t decided on my question yet, but it seems that a lot of fans I know who I’ve directed here are having trouble leaving a comment with their question. They filled all of the required fields of the form properly and answered the math question correctly, yet they get a “wrong answer” message when they try to comment. Any reason why that’s happening?
I’m not sure how aware you are to the growing number of fans you have in America, but there are a large number of us and the numbers are only continuing to rise. Do you see yourselves ever entering the American music market, and if so, when would you predict or like to? My one wish is to see you in concert some day, please make me wish come true!
Usually when an artist writes a song, she/he would have an inspiration behind the song. What inspires you to write your songs? Who do you think of while writing your songs?
Hi everyone,
I noticed a good number of you are having problems with the comment section. If it doesn’t work for you, can you please send your comments to:
info[at]nt2099[dot]com
Sorry for the problems, we’ll look into it!
Hi, I’m a fan from Malaysia. And I’ve gotta say I enjoyed your concert very much. There is one particular question that would ask you guys though. How do you feel being so popular? I’ve seen your popularity grown so fast within 2 years. It’s really amazing. How does it amazed you that within that two years you have hit no.1 in the Oricon charts, sweeping 4 Daesangs in a year. Touring all over Asia. With your evergrowing fans how does it amaze you? I really want to know how you guys because it’s really amazing watching you guys grow so big.
My questions:
1) Is the creative team of TVXQ planning to release an A Cappella album?
2) What music direction / genre does TVXQ want to be heading / want to go to after the success of T?
3) Which instrumentalist would TVXQ like to collaborate with? (pianist / guitarist / violinist etc.)
4) In what areas of music production are each members interested in to work on in their future albums? (arranging / mixing / editing , etc.)
5) If they had to go to one country to introduce their music, which country would it be?
Is there a music genre you wish you had the chance to challenge more often in your songs? (This can be asked to each one of the members individually)
I’m from Mexico and I feel very curious about your opinnion on the international community of fans. What is your first thought or how do you feel to hear that people from places like Mexico, South America, US and Europe follow your music and career even if they don’t speak your language?
This is not a very good question, but when listening to the songs, I sometimes wonder who chooses the singing parts? Is it the members themselves or the composer? If you could answer this question it would be great! Thanks for this ooprtunity.
My question is this; when singing the songs, how are you able to put your feelings into the song and make it sound as good as it does? Or, what do you think of when you sing the song?
hey there…
hahaha…
hope you guys can pass it..
i mean the interview will succeed…
can you tell them to take care.and also congrats to their success..i know they wiill do it because they are one of the most talented boyband i ever come across..take care and don’t fall sick because there will be thousand and thousand or maybe even million of fans worry about them..and we care for you,oppa!!!!
anyway,i want to ask when they going to released their 4th korean album?im been waiting for it!!!
take care oppa and love yea!!!
and thank you kindy!!
khamsahamnida
arigatou!!!
Here u go ^^ *keeping my fingers cross*
1.Please ask a question in regards to their songs.
=> In the 3rd album, which is the most difficult song to sing (i.e.: to express the mood of the song)?
2.Please ask a question that can be asked to ALL members not just one member of the group.
=> Anymore considerations of having future collaborations with other artistes be it with the Chinese / Japanese / Westerners? Who do they want to do with?
Which song in ‘T’ album is your most favorite? Why?
1. How long does it take for all the members to learn a song?
2. What genre does TVXQ want to portray to the fans?
3. Who chooses singing parts?
4. If they had to go to one country to introduce their music, which country would it be?
Hi! I’m from Thailand. when i listen to the song “Clap!” i heard the old traditional Thai music/instruments there, it’s exciting to hear that kind of music in the new-style song like Clap!, especially when it was Thai music! I really love it ^___^
so what do you think about Thai music in this song?
and another question, what were you all doing in Christmas eve last year?
thanks!! ^____^
Glad you’re going to try and interview Tohoshinki!
I just wanted to know whether what has changed over the years with regards to your singing? Will the genre of your songs expand in the future?
Thank you!
annyoung guys~
i’m one of your fanz from malaysia…..
i know about you guys since ur 1st debut….
so, i guess it’s almost 5 years now…..
woah, i feel so close with you when i always updated news from the net..it feels so good knowing where n what you guys are doing…
anyway, my question is what are the differences between korean songs and japanese songs from your view as singers???….i just curious…can you please answer my question??..kamsahamnida…dong bang shin ki hwaiting and i will support you forever!~
T is Tohoshinki’s latest Japanese album. Congrats for it!
hmm…somehow, everyone has their favorite songs so i wonder which song is TVXQ’s favorite of all?which song that makes you feel most touching?
what is the song u guys liked the most in the [T] album and why?
Hi THSK…
Purple line is a big hit, congrats!
the members have also improved a lot, congrats again! particularly, I love Yunho’s rapping.
this is the question:
Is there anything you are still not satisfied with the album? what is it? I know such hardworking artists like you guys have to think about this issue for once.
Please read my question! (and I’m not japanese, so I hope Yoochun can answer in English.)
I know that each of you in charge of different vocal (tenor, bass, etc). But I really want to know how you guys devided your parts/lines in a song? Is it determine by the composer, yourself, or others? thanks
You’ve recorded the same songs in so many different languages. When you perform live, especially in Korea and Japan, do you ever catch yourself starting to sing in the wrong language?
I’m from the United States and I know that many people love Dong Bang Shin Ki? When are you guys going to have a concert here preferably in California.
Do you guys keep yourself updated about the newest/hottest/latest songs or singers or bands?Which korean singer/band would each of you guys want to collab/work with if each of you were given the chance and why?
Do you guys keep yourself updated about the newest/hottest/latest korean songs or singers or bands?Which korean singer/band would each of you guys want to collab/work with if each of you were given the chance and why?Lastly,do you guys find any difference(other then the language)between the Japanese songs you sing and the korean songs you sang,cause I do.
TVXQ is very popular not only for good vocals/ballads, but also because of good dance songs like O Jung Ban Hap, Rising Sun and recently Purple Line. I’m a dancer myself and I was just wondering if any of you are involved in doing choreography for the songs? And how long do you guys practice for these dances?
Thank You very much!
If you were to sum up the “theme” of the T album in a sentence, what would you say?
I really loved both “Kissしたまま、さよなら” and your Korean release “Evergreen”, and know that you’ve all worked on composing songs in the past, both formally and informally. What would your ideal composition be about? Between the five of you, what do you think your respective songwriting strengths are?
Is there a language you would like to record a song in that you have not yet? Your TVXQ tour around Asia has been rather extensive– is there still a country you want to visit and share your music with?
will dongbang oppa come to singapore for promotion?
will dongbang oppa come to singapore for promotion ofr your albums in any way?
From Chen Yan, Singapore
edited comment.
will dongbang oppa come to singapore for promotion of your albums in any way?
From Chen Yan, Singapore
edited comment.
Hey there, just like everyone else, I think this is great. I hope the interview happens. Anyway, here’s my questions:
Which song from T speaks to you the most and why?
Who chooses the singing parts/how are the vocals divided up throughout the songs?
Hi I’m from the UK, and I want to ask Tohoshinki this:
Are there any differences in singing Korean and Japanese songs for you? I don’t mean in terms of the Lyrics/language, but the music style and the voice range. I’ve noticed that Kpop has a lot more American influence, whereas Jpop is an entirely unique genre on its own. Did you guys find it difficult to adjust to the change in style? Also during which single in Japan did you finally feel completely comfortable with singing Jpop, or are you guys still slightly awkward with it?
Oops forgot to congratulate the guys on getting NO.1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart! Go Tohoshinki! Also congrats on getting past 50,000 for your album T, this is nearly double the sales for Five In the Black, what an incredibly fast rise in popularity!
Anneyong haseyo to Dong Bang Shin Ki..Hai,my name is Ili Insyirah and I am one of your thousands fan from Malaysia.I had missed your first tour because at that time,I didn’t even know that you guys exist.And I missed the 2nd Asia Tour because my SPM (a huge exam) ended on the 26th of November 2007 while your concert was held on the 24th of November 2007.I felt really frustrated and I cried quite hard.I cried almost everyday until today.Anyway,my question is,are you guys going to shoot any of your video clip in here,Malaysia?A friend of mine told me that you are going to shoot one of your video clip in Kota Kinabalu,Sabah which is in Malaysia of course.I really hope that you guys can answer my question because I really really want to know.And I hope you can answer this question in English.Because I don’t speak Korean or Japanese.To all DBSK members,please take care of yourself.I know that Chang Min and Jae Joong had an accident.Please get well soon..I’ll pray for your health.Dong Bang Shin Ki FIGHTING!!
Hi! I’m Cathy, a fan from the Philippines. I hope you guys get that interview with Tohoshinki. They’re my favorite kpop/jpop band.
1. How do you wish to address the growing number of your international fans? Because despite some language barriers most of these foreign fans actually buy original TVXQ merchandise (i.e. DVDs, CDs, etc.) and in almost all cases they are not subtitled in english which makes it rather difficult to understand.
2. As a group do you feel that your music has changed or matured? And how have the other members (of TVXQ) influenced this change?
3. How did you guys first adjust to the Japanese language? You really learned quite fast and it’s just amazing how fluent you guys are. The quality of your songs reflect how you all are comfortable with the language.
4. Do you guys feel that your dancing is as integral as singing in your performances? What do you guys think it (dancing) adds to a performance?
5. On a last note, I heard you guys came to the Philippines for a CF shoot last 2007, how did you find are country and its people? And most importantly when are you guys coming here to perform like in a concert?
Yay! I hope you they get to answer at least some of my questions! Goodluck, congratulations on the #1 ranking at Oricon and hope to see you guys soon in Philippine soil.
Hey TVXQ!/Tohoshinki…
Last December, I was able to go to Thailand and experience my first TVXQ! concert….I went both days and still miss the feeling of hearing you live ^^ Although i do not understand either language, I love both your Korean and Japanese songs and hope to one day go to a Tohoshinki concert…my question is: Although your schedule is incredibly packed, will Tohoshinki be able to have an Asia tour where we will be able to hear your Japanese songs as well?
Congratulations with PurpleLine being #1 on Oricon charts and GOOD LUCK on all future projects…supporting and cheering for you here in the USA…hope to see you again soon ^^ -jaejrocks noona
You guys are going to interview my favorite group ever in exsistance! I love THSK/DBSK/TVXQ and I listen to their music on repeat all day long in my dorm near school!
My name is Megan, 19 years old, and I am one HUGE fan, all the way from the blizzard torn area of Washington State, USA!
My question to this talented group of sexy boys is…
Your music has now all of a sudden broadened into many different genres, aside from “pop” music you are now singing r&b, jazz, and some rock. Out of all of these genres, which do each of you consider to be your personal favorite to perform and which genre do you think best suites your personality?
Love you THSK, keep breaking the boundaries! ( You have no idea how many fans love you of all races, creeds, and backgrounds…heck, I am caucasian and I think your AMAZING!)
Forever listening,
Megan
Hi everyone, hope you’re all well and getting plenty of rest! Congratulations on the success of “T”! My question is; when you hear that you have an ever growing international fanbase (Europe, Canada, America etc), would you ever consider branching out and attempting to gain popularity outside of Asia? If yes, is there anywhere in particular that you would like to visit?
Amy (England)
When, if ever, will the full MV for “Purple Line” be out?
Anneyeong haseyo!
I’m one of your fans from Canada, Congrats on getting #1 on orican weekly charts! You guys really do deserve it. You guys should compose more often, i love the new songs ‘kiss’ and ‘evergreen’. Okay, my question is: after conquring asia with your great vocal and dance skills are you planning on coming to the US? Another question is how do you feel about getting fans from all over the world? Even people who doesn’t understand korean or japanese like me? Thank you!
I wish you best of luck and may all you be happy, healthy and safe!
Dong Bang Shin Ki FIGHTING!!! ^^
Hi I’m from Houston, Texas (USA) and my questions for Tohoshinki are:
1) Do you know that there are many non-asian fans (like myself) all over the USA, Mexico, and all over the world? To know that there are so many fans out there in the world, how does that make the members feel?
2) Have you ever thought of promoting in America or any non-asian country?
3) Most of your songs have very emotional themes, what do you have in mind when you sing the songs? You seem very invested in the songs that it almost looks like each member is conveying a past memory that pulls at their heartstrings. It’s very beautiful to watch and hear your performances!
4) In all honesty, what does each member think of the other members?
5) Spanish is very similar in pronunciation to both Korean and Japanese. Have any of you ever considered singing a song in Spanish? I’m positive it would sound wonderful and amazing! With each of your voices, you could sing a very romantic song. Please consider it
I would like to say thank you to TVXQ for providing all of us fans with all of their wonderful music! Please know that you are being loved from all over the world! You have all actually inspired me to learn Korean! Please continue on making beautiful music and please be healthy! Oh and congratulations on all of your achievements thus far!
1) What’s your most favorite song from the T Album? Why?
2) Was it easier for you guys to sing Japanese songs now that you’ve gotten better w/ the language? How was your recording experience?
Hey TVXQ! I’m a huge fan of yours living in Trumbull, Connecticut (USA) but going to school in DC. Anyway, here are my questions:
1) What is your biggest source of inspiration? What made you decide to devote this part of your lives to music?
2) Do you plan on performing/touring abroad in the near future? If so, please come to America! I think you’ll be surprised to see how many fans you have here. It’d be great if you could perform in a city like DC or NYC or LA. If you do come, please don’t skip the East Coast like most artists do!
I’ll be back if I can think of any more questions, but I think this is good for now. Thanks to both J!-ENT for arranging this and to TVXQ for answering fan questions (assuming this all works out). Keep up the good work!
Hello TVXQ! This is Mari from Virginia.
I have a hard time getting up in the morning. Which one of your songs would you recommend that would help me wake up in a good mood?
Which of your songs inspires you the most?
What areas would you like to improve in the most musically?
Thank you very much for all your hard work!
I’m from Rincon, Georgia and I have some questions for Tohoshinki ^^
1. Are you going to learn another language after you guys are done with Japanese activities? You guys have A LOT of english speaking fans, everyone would be happy if you guys learned English ^^
2. What is each member’s favorite song?
3. You guys also have a lot of non-asian fans as well, would you ever be interested/attracted to a non-asian fan? haha
4. Have you guys ever met/talked to a non-asian fan? How did you feel about it?
5. How many songs has each member composed?
Hello this is indira from brazil
My question is:
1.Do you guys have any plans on making a MV for ‘Ride On’? And will you guys ever make a live performance for it? It’s one of the favorite songs between brazilian fans :).
2.Are you thinking about making a brazilian version for “T” or do you have plans of making promotions of the album around here to celebrate the 100 years of japanese imigration to Brazil?
3. Yuchun and JeJung composed and wrote the lyrics for ‘Kiss - Shita Mama, Sayonara’, do you have any more plans on releasing more songs made by yourselves?
Hi, I’m a Toho-fan from Poland and my questions are:
1) Do you think of recording an album in English in the future?
2)Have you thought of going in some new directions/genres in music you haven’t tried yet in the future?
3)What do you think, what is the difference between korean and japanese ballads’ feel?
4)what kind of songs would you like to compose?
5) who are the european artists you look up to the most?
6)are there any genres of music that you don’t really like?
I’m Manuela from the US, and I got hooked on their music after being repeatedly told to check you guys out. I finally looked you up, and fell in love!! ^^ I love to rewatch different MV’s over and over again… and I noticed how much your looks change through each one! Do you guys get to choose the looks you use for the MV’s or are they pre-chosen? Also, do you get to choose what you look like regularly (like Jae’s multiple changing hair colours, and Min’s haircuts etc. ) or are they also used for advertisement purposes? (Like the new purple streaks for Purple Line)
Thank you so much! ^^ Stay healthy, ne? <3333
Hello all
I am one of French fans!
At first, thank you dear TVXQ for coming to France months ago! We really appreciate it!
Then my questions are:
1) What is your 1st dream for TVXQ?
2) Tell me your feeling when you are singing my favourite song ‘DARKNESS EYES’
3) I’ve read U-know Yunho wants to learn more languages, Is it possible TVXQ sings a song in french? *o*
4) TVXQ can you do concerts all over the Wolrd? I’m sure it’ll success, you are the best, because you are always doing your best!
You are a shining example! on vous aime (=we love you)
Have you ever thought of holding a concert outside of Asia? For example in the US?
Hello~! (thanks for this opportunity and I hope you can get the interview! ^^)
I just got my [T] Album and I must say there’s not one single song I don’t listen to, is such an enjoyable album and even if I don’t speak the language I must say the musical quality is superb, and you can hear the maturity in your vocals and huge improvement from your Rising Sun Days to now.
1) Just the same way I have in repeat all day your CD and you are my favorite singers, I was wondering which singers and musicians gives Tohoshinki inspiration as well as what Tohoshinki listens to recently?
2) Also I was wondering, knowing that you have so many followers in the US, Mexico, South America and Europe, do you ever listen to music in other languages like Spanish, french, italian, portuguese, etc?
3) Recently we heard that your song CLAP! has Traditional Thai music influences, but in the past you have incorporate other world sounds like spanish guitars in ‘Stay with me Tonight’ or the Bosanova version of Yakusoku. Have you thought of incorporating other world sounds to your music?
-Lots of Support and love from Mexico!
Hello I am 18 from Wisconsin.
Thank you for doing this Q&A with DBSK hopefully. ^^
Mines is just a similar one as the other people.
What are your future plans after promoting in Japan? Are you guys
planning on coming to America for a concert?
^^ thats all and let them know how HOTTT they are and how
they’re GREAT people/ singers/ entertainers and that we love
them VERRRRRY much ^^. Good Luck Dong Bang Shin Ki!
Thank you.
Hi! I’m Alessandra from Brazil.
1) Learning Japanese was something really difficult? What was the most difficult thing to learn? (I’m learning it since 2004 but I can’t talk).
2) Have you ever thought about visiting Brazil?
That are my questions. I’d like to thank TVXQ because their voices and songs are really amazing!
I’m very pleased that you are interviewing Tohoshinki. (Or at least trying.)
There’s something I’ve been wanting to ask this talented group of young men for a while now.
Tohoshinki,
As a group, you know that you have gained popularity in many countries in Asia, correct? You also know of fans that reside in Europe and the United States, right? I myself am a fan that resides in Canada. Do you realize that you have fans from my country? Do you realize that not all of your fans are of the Asian ethnicity too? You have fans of many colours, races - I myself am white/Caucasian - and I’ve found myself to be memorized by your voices.
I have one other question for the boys that may seem a little strange …
Are any of you afraid of storms or do any of you find yourself terrified after a nightmare? What do you do if you were awakened by a storm/nightmare? Do you just lay there or wake everyone up? Or just one other member?
And one last thing, why do you tease Kim Junsu? What if someday he thinks you’re serious? Do you treat him fairly inside your home? Teasing is just for the camera? Is that how it works?
Thanks for your time and that’s for J! Entertainment for doing this.
~Uma
a few questions that come to mind : D
In your free time, what is your #1 thing to do?
1) Had THSK not been formed, what would each of you be doing?
2) Out of all the songs in your vast discography, which track holds the most significance for you and why? (individual)
3) The food you can never get tired of eating?
4) What is a typical ‘day in the life’ of THSK like?
5) Your favorite live? (not concert, but performance of a specific song)
6) When and how did you first develop an interest in singing?
7) Do the 5 of you still all live under 1 roof?
hello^^ i m from cali (usa)
and my questions are:
*what level English skills do the dongbang members have? can they hav a simple conversation in English? if so can we hav a example plz^^
*will they ever have a concert in USA (California if so)?
*when will the 4th korean album come out?
*do you guys miss korea?
*if you guys get a week off, where would you guys go? or would you rather stay home and rest?( i know this is impossible since you guys have so much work)
THANK YOU!!!
and congratz to dbsk for ‘T’ and purple line! <3
plz stay healthy and safe forever
wish you guys best of luck in whatever you guys do in the future!
Hello, I hope you are going to be able to do an interview with TVXQ. Here is my question:
On the newest album T, half of the songs are singles that were already released and half of them are new. How many new songs did you have to sing and how did you decide what the final list of songs will be to put in your album?
1) How does TVXQ feel about the declining sales of physical CDs in music market and the growing popularity of digital downloading?
2) Do any of the members feel that, from an artist’s perspective, they have certain aspects of themselves that have worsened over the years? For example, staying on pitch while singing or hitting certain notes?
3) As artists, how does TVXQ wish to see themselves remembered in the eyes of others?
4) If any of the members could go back in time and re-live a certain moment of their career, what would it be and why?
5) If TVXQ was not named ‘東方神起’ or ‘Rising Gods of the East’, what name do you think could also be suitable for the group?
- From Susan of Toronto, Canada
Annyoung Tohoshinki!
I am a huge fan from the US and have been a fan for about 4 years now.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions.
Here are my questions..
1)To Jaejoong and Yoochun:
What were your inspirations when making Kissしたまま、さよなら?
2)If you weren’t a singer right now, what would you do?
- Jini (Virginia Beach, VA)
Annyoung TVXQ! Thank you for sitting down and taking time out of your busy schedules to answer our questions. I’m a currently a fan from America and I love your music which is a true inspiration in my life today. Thank you for reading my questons today:
1) What was your inspiration to put so much hard and succesful work towards the T Album?
2) Was there anything you liked or disliked about the album?
3) How do you feel about your international fanbase?
4) Is there any country that you would personally promote the album? Where?
5) Would you ever consider America or any other country other than Asia for a possible conert tour? If so, where?
here are my questions.
1.)Will DBSK compose and write a song together with all five of the members?
and a diff. question, i really hope that if this interview happens, if you could ask this to them.
2.)Will DBSK come to Canada, Vancouver for a concert or just come and visit their numerous fans in Canada in future years?
My name is May. I live in Florida.a state that is pretty much known for
Disney World.[You should come]
ahh.I wish this is true and I hope it works.
so here are my questions:
1. Have you ever thought or wanted to have a concert in the US?
and what do you think your biggest obstacle would be if you do have a concert in the US?
2. What has inspired you to become a singer out of all the careers you can choose from?
3. Having fans everywhere supporting you,what would you like to say to
all your fans and their support?
4. Okay,so probably you already heard this question.But who is the best at speaking/pronouncing english and have you sung a full english song before?
5. How many songs have you composed/written?
*woo.I really hope this is going to happen. Thanks J!-ENT and TVXQ/DBSK/THSK. DongBang.ToHo.TongVfang.Yay!!
1.- I would like to know what kind of memories comes to you guys while composing songs, Do they come from personal experience or from someone close to you?
2.- What makes you think this would be a very successful album? What do you like so much about it?
Rosaida
Dominican Republic (in the Caribbean)
one question
Do you realize how many international fans you have in places such as the US and other western countries?
If so, will you do/promote anything that is directed towards these fans?
love you DBSK!
1) What other countries would you like to spread your music to, or even perform?
2).What other genres of music would you like to sing?
3) What other music artists would like to collaborate/feature with?
4) What do you like to sing about? [[love, friends etc.]]
5) If you’d want a different stage name, what would it be?
6) What song do you each sing daily, or can’t get out of your head?
7) Was it tough during your training days?
~From USA
–Sookie T.
konnichiwa quellie des from the philippines!
been a tohoshinki fan since 2006.
here are my questions:
- right now i am so in love with the song rainbow. it gives out a happy feeling when you listen to it. will you be doing a music video for this song?
- the next question is from 10 year old niece who loves yunho san.
she wanted to ask when you guys will be visiting manila. she said her wish is to see tohoshinki perform rising sun live.
Thanks to J! Ent. for doing this~ It’s great that you guys are trying to get an interview with them.
To TOHOSHINKI:
I’m from California, and I’ve been a fan for two years already~ Congratulations on “T” and Purple Line! “T” is a really good album; I love all the songs and your vocals have improved a lot from the Rising Sun days. <3 Keep up the fantastic work!
Questions:
1. If there was anywhere in the world you could pick to have a concert in, where would it be?
2. Are you guys aware of the MANY fans outside of Asia who admire and follow your music?
3. Now that you’ve become a success in Japan, what are your future goals for Japan or any other country?
alright, i’ve submitted my questions in an email, but for official purposes, i’ll do them here too xD
1. do the boys wish for more input in their work? they’ve released several self.composed songs already, but do they have any thoughts of releasing an entire album of their own compositions?
2. are there any plans/ideas for a cappella work in the (possible near) future? not the occasional performance on talkshows, but studio releases.
3. who chooses singing parts? what’s the formula?
4. stemming from number 3: it’s been said before that each of the members have the potential to be lead, and i definitely agree. however, i’d like it to be more obvious in their songs; can we give yunho more SINGING time, please?
thanks for the opportunity, j.ent! (and sorry for spamming your inbox).
<3 tiffo
Hi/Konichiwa/Annehasaeyo TVXQ!
Your music has inspired me, and gotten me to love Kpop. It was thanks to you that ALOT of my non-korean friends, who never heard of kpop, are now into Kpop now. We even have an “East Asian Culture Club” in our school where we share your music and music videos with everyone…and every time I show it to someone, people start liking your music and eventually become huge fans.
What makes TVXQ so different is your diversity in music. We love you album “T”.
1. We know you guys LOVE anime/manga and japanese dramas — Do you ever wish/dream that your song be played as the opening or closing song for an anime or jdrama? If yes, which one? What is your current favourite drama/anime/manga/movie that you would want it on?
2. Does TVXQ ever dream of acting in a Japanese drama? (You have acted in Korea, but have you ever considered foreign dramas and movies? I think you guys will look AWESOMELY handsome <3)
3. Recently, Youtube, Veoh, and other social networking sites & forums such as LiveJournal, Facebook, Soompi etc. have made TVXQ very popular overseas and helped spread the latest news and information from Korea and Japan about the band to fans across the globe in an instant. Also, alot of unofficial fanclubs have popped up. Are you aware of the amount of fans that are google-ing you every day and reading your blogs and watching your videos? Do you ever go and search your name on Youtube? =D or on Japanese/Korean social websites to see what fans are saying about you?
4. What type of style/genre do you all see yourself singing in the FUTURE. Do you think its going to be teh same mixture of songs that you sing right now?
5. What is one LATEST/popular Western artist that you would want to meet or do a collaboration with?
6. If you had a girlfriend, what is one place in the world that you want to travel together with her to? Why?
I just wanna say THANKYOU to J-ent! for trying to get an interview with DBSK XD We all really appreciate it, na! Arigatou <3
hello!! I am a non-asian tohoshinki fan.(I am, in fact Hispanic!) I was originally going to ask are you interested in coming to the US, but seeing as though a bunch of people already asked that question =P, I am going to ask this,”Is Tohoshinki inspired by, or just a fan of any non-asian singers? like american or european singers?If so, would consider doing a duet with that individual(s)?”
Yay, I hope this question gets picked if there is actually an interview! If so, to my senpai/oppas in Tohoshinki, Te Amo~ (this is spanish for I love you!!!)
I love you, Dong Bang Shin Ki!
I wanted to tell you that I LOVE your music, its just makes me day and I love how all your songs are so different. After I discovered you guys, its all I have been listening to because you have everything in your CDs…pop, r&b, ballads, dance songs…I have have stopped listening to other artists ^^;;;
My question to you is: Would you ever consider coming to Canada or America. There are HUNDREDS of fans here justing WAITING for the opportunity to see you guys sing and dance LIVE in concert! Fans here buy as much merchandise as fans in Korea and Japan (partially because your merchandise is so well put together and creative).
You guys are different than all the previous artists I have been in to. You actually know how SING and PERFORM. Your dance choreography and voices are to die for, which is why more than any other fandom I have been into in the past, I REALLY want TVXQ to come and perform here before we both get too old. It would be wonderful to go to a TVXQ concert…it a dream for many fans like me.
Please come to NA. You also have tons of fans in Mexico!
(btw, I live in Toronto)
I hope this interview will push through
1. Tohoshinki has produced a lot of songs since they debuted, which among those songs hold a lot of memories?
2. As heard in CLAP!, a song from your T- album, there were a lot of English words involved in the song…. are you guys planning to make an English song again (refers to Hug International version)?
3. When did you decide for a change in image as seen on T? The album has a lot of different genres of music… which among those were the hardest?
Hiii DBSK!!
I’m a fan from United State. I really enjoy your music. But what i love about you guys the most are your personalites. You guys seem to down to earth. I really wish to see DBSK lives.
When can you be able to held a concert in the State?? like a tour. I really want to see you guys and i am sure ALOT fans from the State would feel the same way.
Good luck with everything and KEEP ON CONQUER ASIA. NEXT WILL BE THE WORLD. I have faith in DBSK. Please take care of your health though. Btw My favorite couple is YUNJAE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
When is the FULL version of Purple Line MV coming out?
Is there a reason why they only showed brief preview even after the single and album release?
OMG PLEASE there are so many people dying to see you guys in USA! NOT CALI come to EAST COAST!!!
PLEASE COME TO USA!
TVXQ has no freaking idea how many international fans they have!
I wish they would go touring besides the usual Asia.
Are they going to release their Korean album soon? perhaps this fall?
Are they going to concentrate on Japan this year again? or possibly other places besides Korea and Japan?
I believe they have all the potential in the world to stretch out to other markets! I really really hope TVXQ consider it! so non-Asian fans would have a life time chance of seeing them LIVE!
This is so exciting, hopefully the interview will happen and this message goes through.
Hello! My name is Melyssa, I’ve been a fan of TVXQ since summer of 2004 and will always be a fan. I love everyone’s voices and it amazes me to hear how much everyone has improved within the past few years.
And here are my questions;
1.) If you were to take another trip to the US for another concert or just even for a vacation, would you ever consider going to Las Vegas, Nevada? Bi and a few other singers have had concerts here and it would be wonderful if you were able to come here. It’s only a state away from California (^o^)/
2.) What was going on through your minds while you were first performing Hug in front of a live audience?
3.) If you all could learn another language fluently, which would it be and why?
4.) Did any of you think you were going to be as successful as you are now when you first debuted? The size of your international fanbase is huge and it keeps growing every day!
5.) What instruments can you play other than the piano? If you could learn another instrument, which one?
And that’s all from me aha. Hopefully this does happen!
Thank you so much for doing this!
I live in California in USA and today I went to the Asian supermarket by my college and a few minutes later…i hear TOGETHER by DBSK play! I was so happy that even if America is so far from you guys that there are still fan here enjoying your music. So my question is:
1. How do you feel when you hear news like this when you have fans in countries that you don’t visit frequently?
Hi, i’m from Australia and have been your fan for about 3 1/2 years now XD
I’m pretty sure that everywhere in the world, there are many fans of different backgrounds and culture. Have you guys, tohoshinki, ever imagined that you’d be so popular, not just in asia but outside as well?
um.. ok..
who’s your first love? and what makes u guys fall in love with them..:]
dbsk
aza aza fighting!!
아자 아자 화이팅
1. are they coming to malaysia again this year??
2. what do they think of “forever love”?? [cause this song stuck into my head already..=.="]
3. they have enough rest or not?? && do they eat well??
anyway…i hope u guys can make it[interview those boys..hee..^^"]~~
Annyeonghaseyo! Hello, I am a huge Dong Bang Shin Ki fan since about almost 2 years now. I really love them a lot, and one of my dreams are to meet them in person one day. I live in Georgia, a pretty much dull state, lol. Dong Bang Shin Ki should come, and bring life to this state. All of your fans here would love that, especially me. ^^ I just want to first say thanks for trying to get this interview with them, I really appreciate as I am sure many other fans do. ^_^
Here are my questions:
1)Dong Bang Shin Ki is the best boyband I have ever listened to, and It’s great to be able to pop in my All About TVXQ dvds, and watch all of you. You have been performing for a long time now, do you ever still get stage fright?
2)Are you aware of how many fans you now have in the USA? Particularly Georgia, and Florida. *Nudge Nudge* If so, do you think you will ever visit the USA again?
3)Are you think of promoting or releasing any albums in the USA for american fans?
4)Do you all have any advice for an american that wants to break out into the asian music industry?
5)With the hectic schedule all five of you have flying back and forth from country to country, are you able to ever find time for yourselves?
6)How do you learn the choreography for each song, and how long does It usually take on average to get It down pat?
7)I am in love with the song Darkness Eyes, will you ever perform this song?
8)I have read many UFO questions, and the replies all of you have given and I wanted to send in a few of my own but this is impossible since I am not korean. Will UFOTown ever be available to USA, and americans?
9)Was It hard for all of you to learn different languages, and their writing styles? I am currently trying to learn korean so I can relate with you more but I am having a tough time. I can read hangul though.
10)Now knowing you have many fans in the USA, would you ever consider having a concert here? If so, what would be your hardest preparation?
11)If you were to tour internationally, what language do you think would be toughest to learn?
12)All of us in the USA would like all of you to know that we love, and support all that you do. We will keep waiting for you to come to the USA again. Will you each give a little message to your american fans that are wishing for an arrival by you please?
Woot! That was a lot of questions I know, I hope this interview with TVXQ will happen. I want to see one of my questions answered. Thanks so much J!-ENT!!
An Australian fan over here, so glad you’re trying to interview the boys!
My questions are as follows:
1. With your growing popularity, do you keep up to date with “copycat” performances on the internet? For example, the Brazilian dance group or the Australian “Rising Sun” group?
2. For all of the members, what is Junsu’s most “charismatic” moment? Why do you pick on him so much?
Thankyou, and take care.
Hello, DBSK! How are you guys? (not the question haha)
Questions about songs
1. I was wondering, what type of genre of music do you typically enjoy singing, be it ballads, hip-hop tracks, dance tracks, etc.
2. Do you guys think you’ll ever make an album completely filled with self-written/composed songs since you guys are obviously very talented writers and composers yourselves.
3. Do you think you’ll ever come to the United States for a concert similar to Rain/Bi, Lee Hyori, and other Korean artists?
Questions for all the members
1. What helps you relax when you’ve had a busy schedule or a rough time?
2. Who or what would you like to bring with you if you were trapped on a deserted island?
3. What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
Thanks so much for this opportunity for letting us get closer to DBSK. ^_^
hi TVXQ…..
when will you make an album that all the songs are compose by TVXQ ?
i really like TVXQ because you guys always try your best in everything and also TVXQ have improved so much and make us proud to be TVXQ fans,,,,
and one more question about TVXQ and it is a bit out of topic..(sorry)
are yoochun,junsu and yunho ambidextrous?i always curious about it..
1) Are you planning on coming to the U.S. anytime soon?
2) Did you cry or get very emotional while singing “Kiss Shita Mama, Sayonara?”
3) What song do you like to sing to warm up your voices?
I believe that America has set very high standards in regards to the music industry but I truly believe that TVXQ has made incredible strides in international music particularly in Asia. Music, lyrics, dance compositions and stunning performances have all been done so eloquently and masterfully. TVXQ has pushed the standards of music far beyond their years.
Where do you find your inspiration and motivation in creating such great pieces? Do you feel pressured to come up with new creations that will out due your past hits?
Keep up the fantastic work and we will continue to expect nothing but exceptional work from you. In return, American fans will continue to love and support you every step of the way. Congratulations on all of your achievements in Korea and Japan.
-Orange County, California
Zomg!! I hope this interview will pull through
Anyway, thank you J!-ent for this chance for us fans to ask questions 
Here are my questions:
1) What is Tohoshinki’s most memorable song and why?
2) When will Tohoshinki come to Singapore? Or at least, is there a chance?
3) Is there a chance of the members acting in a full scale drama series?
Singapore fan here
:D Heeeheeee~~
Annyeong haseyo Tohoshinki~~~
I’m a fan from Malaysia and I’d so like to see you guys for the second time this 2008. Tohoshinki fighting~! ^___^
My questions:
—-What is every member’s favorite song in “T” album?
—-What would you guys usually do on vacation?
Sing more Korean songs please, I miss them already! T___T;
Bogoshipoyo Yunho oppa~~~
annyeonghaseyo guyz!!!!!!!!!
1st of all,i really100x loves your music…..
cant live without it….i juz wanna ask something….
1- why did you choose to put some Michael Jackson’s sound in TRICK song???
i really3 love dat song….cant wait to watch your performance for that song…
2- are you practising in improving your english??? i hope all of you can speak in english very well, eventhough just a simple english…..
3- what kind of music that influence you the most????
4- what is the most not-so-sweet memory when u went to other countries???
i feel like i have sOoOoo many questions to ask, but forget already….
anyway, i hope TOHOSHINKI will stay healthy n keep up your good work!!!!!
i always love you all!!!!!
annyeong hassayo Dong Bang Shink Ki/Tohoshinki/TVXQ
im Shereena a fan from Singapore. i have always wondered…
1) How do u find the time to create such wonderful/beautiful and meaningful music while you seem to have a packed schedual? i find it
very attractive that DBSK always work so hard ^^!
2) Since DBSK are very aware that there fan based is spreading WIDELY all over the world. Will you ever consider coming to SINGAPORE, America ext. even if its just once? The fan base in Singapore is not little and many singapore fans really would love to have DBSK to hold a concert here.Because not alot of singaporeans can go to the Kuala Lumpur’s concert.[like me -.-"]
3) All of you are very talented in ur own unique way. What other genre will you boys come up for your future album?
DBSK is loved by uncountable fans all over the world. You inspire me to actually learn how to speak Korean and i am currently learning Hanguel now.i love you guys because of all hard work and sacrifice you guys had to do really touches my heart.. Us International TVXQ fans will always love guys.
(psst.. come to Singapore.. come come!)
Hello! I’m a fan from Hawaii. I was lucky enough to see you perform at the Budokan on both nights. Truly awesome performances. My questions are:
1. What songs do each of you enjoy performing live and why?
2. I really like seeing your performances with a live band. Are there any plans for tours with a live band?
3. What are your opinions about entering into the American music scene?
4. What has inspired each of you recently to write lyrics to a song or to start composing a melody?
Congratulations on Purple Line and T. Please continue to share your wonderful music and talent with all of us.
first I want you guys know that I Love all of your songs~ and I listen to them daily~ *it’s like drugs* ^_____^ and I want to say just be yourselves~ and hopefully you’ll find happiness~
I want to ask them why haven’t they came to the middle east I mean they do have a lot of fans here~ and I’m one of their HUGE fan~ so can you please come to the middle east, oh and I heard that xiah wanted to go to where there’s plam trees…so there you go just go to My hometown which is United Arab Emirates~ ^_________^ hope to see you soon~
peace out~
umm…man cant think of a question. uhhh…how about this.
Members from the group has been composing and writing their own lyrics for a song. Where does inspiration come from for your own compositions and lyrics?
does that sound ok? lol.
1) Is anything you want to accomplish altogether as one in the future?
2) Where do you see yourselved 5 years from now? 10?
3) Were there any artists or people that influenced you greatly in the making of T?
4) The Japanese music industry is very competitive and can be tough to succeed in. So how do you feel when you see other Korean artists (BigBang, SS501, Jo Hyerim) debut in Japan?
5) Do you wish to learn/be fluent in any other language? Why?
TVXQ! Please come to America (NYC) soon! You have so many fans that would die to actually go to one of your amazing live concerts!
Hello! I’m a fan from Argentina. Tohoshinki fans are increasing in my country, which makes me really happy.
1. Are you aware of how many non-asian fans do you have?
2. Being a “nuna fan” myself (I’ll be 30 next month) I’m very curious about what do you think about your older fans.
3. I found “Kissしたまま、さよなら” really beautiful and heartbreaking, I cry everytime I listen to it. Was it hard to record? I’d like to know how do you feel when you sing that song.
Hello there DBSK members!!!I’m from Malaysia and start listening to you guys since 2 years ago.
I have a few questions for you guys,hope this can clear my doubts.
1)have any DBSK members make their own japanese songs(lyric and music)?
2)if there is,how long did it take to complete the song?
3)How do you guys decide who should sing which part?Is it depending on who choose it first?
4)how do you choose which single to make music video?
5)how do you choose your songs for the album?is it depending on the music company(avex) or is it by the members’ choose?
that all i have questions for now.continue give us lots and lots of good quality music oppa!I ‘ll continue to give you guys lots and lots of support too ^_-
your little princess,Aida ^ ^
Hi, I’m from Indonesia and I was wondering if you guys can answer my question,,
I would like to know, when will Tohoshinki hold another life concert tour outside Korea and Japan? Have all of you ever planned to go to Indonesia? There are a lot of Cassiopeias in Indonesia too! Thanks.
1. you have traveled around the world and held concerts everywhere. have you ever have think of held your concert in Indonesia? we REALLY HOPE YOU DO!!
2. What is your most embarassing experience in your concert?
1) when is your happiest moment??
2) what would you be if you don’t become a singer??
3) THSK most favourite song from all the japanese singles and albums..
Annyong Naeui Namja!!! lol
nTan imnida from Jakarta, Indonesia. When will you visit Cassiopeia here? I’d love to see you soon, guys!!!
Last quest, Joongie en Chunnie…How can u composed the most sad song of Kiss Shita Mama Sayonara?!!! Owhh… It’s very sad song. And I cried… Hahaha
hello….
im 13 from Kuala Lumpur malaysia….
i love tvxq since i 11 years old….
i love all ur song…
n im enjoy ur concert the 2nd Asia tour ‘O’ at malaysia last year…
1.when u all going to do the third concert?
2.when u all going to released 4th korean album?(very curious)
i m waiting 4 u all!!!!!…..^_^…..
Hi~ ^^
I’m a fan from Australia and unfortunately I’ve never been to one of your concerts but hopefully when I’m older I’ll get to attend one ^^
anyway the question I would like to ask you guys is:
As listeners we all have different views on what we think is your best genre but which genre do you guys think is your strongest?
heh…that’s my only question, I’m sorry if this question has been asked before >.<”
Hi. DBSK 4Ever!
1. Has their been a song that has touched you deeply?
2. What are your favorite American Foods?
hey!! ahmm… a question… yah I’ve been dying to ask this…
so… girlfriends… when do you guys (TVXQ!) plan to have them? hope u wait for me!! haha just kidding… but yah.. I know u guys are really busy but.. you’ve been working nonstop and I wanted to know about when u plan to ‘relax’ a liitle bit with a special someone since you guys seem so tired… so.. yah.. don’t take it too personally.. I was just curious.. it’s ok if u still can’t answer.. hehe.. peace ^_^
love u Jaejoong-oppa!! Belated happy birthday!! and Advanced happy birthdays to Yunho-oppa, Changmin-oppa and to our Yoochun-oppa!! it’s your year Micky!! make the most of it!! ^_^