Changmin debuted when he was 14 years old. He is such a legendary figure in kpop and is only 33 years old now. To call him amazing is an understatement. I admire him so much. Xiumin is also the biggest Changmin fanboy and Xiumin said that Changmin is his role model. It's funny cause they're only 2 years apart in age. Also, another fun fact, Changmin and Kyungsoo trained under the same SM vocal trainer called Yoo Young Jin
"I feel like his whole album is just going to be a vocal flex" ...at this point, I think his whole career is a vocal flex LOL ps: "Fever" was actually written and produced entirely by Yoo Youngjin, he has been his mentor/vocal coach since the beginning of his career, and he's known for working closely only with very few selected idols he picks (including our fave Kyungsoo) ...Yoo Youngjin is also responsible for Aespa "Savage" and lots of other iconic SM songs, and his usual style and sound are so distinct that even I can recognize it right away, even without any proper knowledge about music!
He, D.O. and Aespa's Winter are students of Yoo Youngjin, a famous SM producer and vocal coach. I think he only choose a few trainees to train under his wing and they all turn out to be vocally excellent.
@@waad-chan.975 I don't think he trained anyone from NCT. Maybe at some point during their trainee days where they had few lessons, I assume - bec. they refer to him as 'Teacher' instead of just Director YYJ. But to have been mentored like those 3 is different. I also noticed that Winter and D.O. are particularly adept at changing their parts a bit during live perf. when they kind of growl. I think it's kind of unique to both of them and I'm guessing it's one of the techniques they got from him. Plus winter referred to him as 'Dad' in that video where the members are teasing her as 'YYJ's daughter'. Changmin too mentioned him in an interview. And we know D.O.'s case - he basically collaborated with him from the get-go.
@@iamagoodboy5672 Taeyeon's vocal trainer is named the one. You can find his name on TH-cam. Taeyeon, before debuting at the age of 15, was already in a duet with The One, you can check it on TH-cam. With the title song You Bring Me Joy, this song is included in the album The One. After Taeyeon's debut, the one invited Taeyeon to duet again With the title song like a star. You can listen to the one & Taeyeon's vocals and you can feel the same vibe in their singing. Taeyeon was not trained by yoo youngjin at all.
I like how purely he jumps into dramatics and full expressiveness. Not a lot of male artists go into that territory unless they're deliberately going against the "rules" of masculinity (which is something I love about the artists that do challenge norms), but Changmin doesn't even bother addressing the rules, he just goes in full force as if it's the most natural thing in the world. I agree with you, Austin. His music is not always my thing, but the past few months (including this perfect album as well as "Human") have been dead-on hits for me.
also the room scene where he's writing on the typewriter, that's from the shining (the carpet and the toy cars too)... and the end kinda reminds me of "north by northwest", the plane scene but with a bird instead hahaha
Can you believe that "Chocolate" was Max/Changmin's solo debut? After 17 years in the industry, Changmin finally had his official solo debut in 2020 with this song, which is the title track from his first mini solo album. And in true Changmin TVXQ style he blows it out of the water. Both Changmin and U-Know had a few solo singles before this, but it wasn't until 2019 for U-Know with his song "Follow" and then Max, almost a year later, that they finally both have solo albums. (Fun fact: Changmin also got married in 2020.) His performance of "Fever" -- which is a pre-release single from his second solo mini album Devil -- was a special stage from SM Entertainment's online New Year's Eve SMTown SMCU Express concert. Yes, the whole "Maniac" promotion video is a homage to classic horror movies. As you noticed, the opening is Psycho. A large part of the video also references The Shining, Vertigo, The Birds, and even The Big Lebowski, North by Northwest, Brazil and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, etc. And, yep, SM used "Devil" to draw Changmin/TVXQ into its SM Culture Universe with the reference to Kwanyga in the lyrics and the pink planet you see in the MV, etc. I guess as Rising Gods of the East, it makes sense that TVXQ could be otherworldly-beings just like the rest of SM's groups and artists, in order to connect their storyline to the rest of SM's Universe. As you heard Changmin is known for his powerful high notes (even more powerful than Onew or Jonghyun from SHINee or Chen and Baekhyun from EXO), he literally has one of the widest note ranges of almost any Kpop artist. In a high note battle he always wins. It wouldn't be a TVXQ/Changmin song if we didn't get to hear at least one unbelievable high note from him in every song. Here is some background to help you understand the dynamics of TVXQ better. TVXQ (English and Chinese)/DBSK (Korean)/ Tohoshinki (Japanese), which each are the abbreviations/acronyms of the words in each language that translates to mean "Rising Gods of the East," debuted in 2003 as a 5 member group. But, in 2010 three of their members left SM Entertainment and the group and formed a new group called JYJ -- the initials of the members: Junsu, Yoochun and Jaejoong. (Up until recently, JYJ was still a group and they still produce music, but because they left SM Entertainment -- one of the most powerful and influential companies in the industry -- on less than ideal terms, it has made it more difficult for them to promote themselves and their music. So the members of JYJ are more known as actors and producers than they are as singers now.) However, Max/Changmin and U-Know/Yunho continued as TVXQ as a duo. The day after Christmas was TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki's 18th anniversary, and even now as a duo they are so talented that they have the vocal range to cover all the parts of a song between the two of them, including rap. TVXQ's fandom is Cassiopeia and their fan color is red, so when you attend a TVXQ concert you will see an ocean of red. Welcome to the Cassiopeia fandom. If you like TVXQ then you are a Cassi. Yes, TVXQ truly are all-time legends in the music industry. As an SM Entertainment group, it is no surprise that the members of TVXQ are outstanding vocalists. Being some of the best dancers and vocalists in the industry is what we have come to expect from all of SM's artists and groups. That's just a fact about the type of people SM selects to be a part of its company. Changmin (the youngest member) was 15 and U-Know was 17 years old when they debuted, so even though they are one of the senior Kpop groups, Changmin is only 33 and U-know is 35. TVXQ is SM's most senior group, but U-Know and Changmin are still younger than, or the same age as, many of the members of the legendary groups who came after them within their generation. They are best friends with Super Junior and they pretty much all grew up together. Changmin is also best friends with Minho from SHINee. And Xiumin from EXO says Changmin was one of the reason why he auditioned for SM because he wanted to meet Changmin and become like him. Tohoshinki (TVXQ) are one of the most famous singers in Japan as well, even among Japanese artists. And like SHINee, they are so popular in Japan that they are considered part of the mainstream music scene. TVXQ has one of the biggest worldwide fan bases and they sell out some of the largest concert venues in the world. They are SM Entertainment's top selling group, easily selling out concert tours around the world.
While Chocolate was officialy his solo debut, he and Yunho also had a couple of solo songs each on TVXQ albums. I highly recommend Changmin's Rise as One, I think it's more "normal", so you might enjoy it more.
I believe he said (in the pre-release countdown special) that Fever was inspired by Imagine Dragons and Manic was by the band Queen and rock opera like in Rocky Horror Picture Show -so you weren't far off! You should definitely check out his live stages! He did some music shows with Chocolate and there's one out for Devil now too. He's done MVs for some slower songs as well a b-side called Me, Myself and I from his last mini album, All That Love from last year, and Rise As One from before his military service. He's also done some sexier, R&B songs as solo b-sides over the years and there's some spicy live stages for those if you're ready for that... Heaven's Day and Closer. (It's a lot, but don't say I didn't warn you!) For other TVXQ lives anything from Nissan Stadium is amazing! I think you can watch the whole thing on TH-cam from a few years ago. I also recommend Love In The Ice live it's an older TVXQ song with all 5 members but it's so beautiful.
Glad you reacted to Changmin, Sir Austin. TVXQ was the one that brought me to kpop back in 2008 and changmin would be my first bias in the entire kpop industry (i cheated a lot with shinee).
All these songs are so good (and I'm still listening to all the songs on the Chocolate album) but I can't get over how amazing Maniac is. It's giving me musical theatre, Rocky Horror, Jim Steinman, rock opera vibes and I'm totally here for it. Now you know why Xiumin idolises Changmin and joined SM because of him. He also bought an apartment in the same building as him 😂
from changmin live RUSTY NAIL ( it's a cover of a jrock band called XJapan) plz plz plz you can also react to RISE AS ONE plz plz D: i love changmin I've been a kpoper for14 years because of TVXQ and he's my favorite
Because of these beautiful voices, I am SM Stan, everyone has a great talent, it is difficult to choose one per generation, but Max is another level, you enjoy each song well prepared
He has amazing vocals! I love Chocolate and also his new songs! I think Maniac it's my favorite... Hope you check also U-Know sol, he is also amazing I'm a Shinee fan and I've started to listen to Changmin because of Minho. They are besties, literally the best bromance! I love them XD Also Changmin, Minho, Kyuhyun (of SuJu) go out together a lot and drink! They are really funny together
I have been a Cassiopeia since 2008 and ever since this man has been my ultimate bias. I might be very subjective but I firmly believe TVXQ is one of the most amazing artists to ever grace Kpop! They were so intimidating back then, and I think Changmin didn't get as much attention for his vocals because Jae and Junsu were majestic but he is truly a gifted vocalists; you can immediately tell is him, he has such a distinctive tone and style and omgggg, he is very hard-working, humble and just an amazing human being, his wife is so lucky ;O; I am very happy to see more people reacting to my man. I highly recommend to watch his "Rusty Nail" and "Forever love" covers from X Japan (a legendary jrock band), as well as his solos Heaven's day, beautiful stranger and Human (his most recent Japanese comeback) ❤❤
on the chocolate album i think you might like high heels, piano, and me myself and i. those are some of my favorite songs of his. for ballads he has a few osts - confession on the keep your head down album, there are a few more but you might have to go to youtube for them i cant remember the names in korean right now but they come up when you search tvxq changmin ost
When I listen to ‘Rise as One’ and ‘Me, Myself & I’, he gives me different feelings. His voice is soft and soothing. Perhaps, an easy listening album from Changmin will be interesting too.
For Changmin’s ballad, I think you can listen to Beautiful Stranger and his cover songs like 기억을 걷는 시간. They all sound beautiful. I totally agree with you that Changmin’s voice is really flexible that it can be soft, powerful and sexy. He is just so charming.
TVXQ is the king of ballads! They have a lot of ballads released back then which are incredible! Especially their Japanese ones! Changmin as a solo artist also have a lot of song that are more on the soft, mellow, light side and they are all honestly great!
Pls watch his recent singles, All That Love, Human, covers for Laud's Paris in the Rain, TVXQ known for live concerts, Bolero; and Love in the Ice with early group but, Nissan Live concerts special edition Bolero in the rain is epic
And omg if you wanna hear ballads: you NEED to check out tvxq acapella :D and their japanese ballads. Like begin, Lovin you etc... also other other pop tracks like summer dream, survivor, break out and shine
Thank you for reacting to changmin, my first love in Kpop. I recommend you to react to before you go, it is a TVXQ RnB song and it is so good. You can also watch their stage of bolero, I know, Duet, (TVXQ japanese songs) in their nissan stadium concert, they are also ballad songs and they sang them live beautifully. You can also check on TVXQ songs when they were still 5,like begin, taxi, etc. I think you will probably enjoy them.
He’s still a newlywed so yes you can call him sexy. 😆 Ugh, the visuals were more than I imagined. How does he do it so effortlessly? Like you said it’s dramatic, theatrical, smooth, classy. His songs do have a more grown up sound to it, but I like it. I know I said he’s my ult but I don’t keep up with him as much as I used to (married life has tamed the fangirl in me, and yes, I know what I said on twt this morn lol 😝 ) but whenever something comes up about him I know it’s gonna be good. I did watch your TVXQ reaction a while back but I haven’t seen your recent one. Gonna check it out now. Thanks for your reaction!
The other songs of the album and his 1dt mini album are amazing too Thank u for reacting to his music!!! Please react to Why did I fall in love with you and Bolero by TVXQ! Ot5 🙏🙏🙏
Yes Max Changmin (TVXQ) set the highest standard for his juniors Super Junior, Shinee, Exo and NCT to follow. That is the reason they look up to him....😊😊😊
Devil is a cover of a song by Alex Runo, a Swedish singer-songwriter whose version is less theatrical but just as good. I get Queen/Elton John/Official Hige Dandism vibes off Maniac, and the film references are mostly from Hitchcock films with some The Shining and the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari thrown in. Changmin and TVXQ! blew everyone away at the SMtown show, not bad for two decades into their career.
after Devilmv was released Manicnnow has english subs.... he released Human mv, cover of Laud's Paris in the Rain cover, last single was All that Love mv single
Goosebumps... Amazing... Incredible! If there is anything SM is not playing around with is their artist's vocal prowess. I love how they are highlighting their older artists during the first part of the uear while the rest of Kpop are debuting new groups left and right. And Changmin just gave us songs that are incomparable. It throws you back to the 70s and 80s without feeling dated. Kudos to him, the producers, and everyone who worked on this album.
I can't think of a ballad right off the top, but the song Before U Go is a classic slow jam I'm sure you'll love, and it's hard to deny his talent, even if you don't like the song, or genre of music, you can just understand how good he is, and it's a rare thing to be sure, but since he debuted in 2003 he and Yunho have probably sang songs that'll be more up your alley, and like with all SM groups they like to try the new, weirder stuff on the singles, and then have more of a more palatable b sides
You mentioned you wanna see him sing ballad.. Idk what genre is this one specifically but I'm sure this is totally different from all those solos, I think you should see this one. 👀 th-cam.com/video/AV675bKA8mE/w-d-xo.html Its title is Before U Go and it's not a solo, it's TVXQ.
A good solo song of his that's a ballad would be In A Different Life. He ha a beautiful voice for ballads, and that was kinda His Thing for a long time. Changmin NOT doing ballads is a new thing lol We were all expecting Chocolate to be a ballad because that's His Thing, but ever since Chocolate he's been flexing his vocal chops in other genres. He's super incredible and he forever blows me away. I'm so glad he's been my first kpop bias since 2004. :) I'll also suggest Rise As One because that's also an incredible song from Changmin.
I think he made fun of Kyuhyun for always doing ballads once though in that one concert vcr lol. In my opinion Changmin has always been trying different genres, leaning towards genres that showcases his powerful vocals like rock. Like he used to joke about how he was known as "the screaming guy" :P
Ohh you're younger than me since i'm Aug 1987 XD Maniac is very Freddie Mercury and I love all the Hitchcock references. Also it's VERY ok to say he is sexy and Mrs Changmin is a VERY lucky lady! Chocolate blew me away, as a solo debut it is just mind blowing...
Also Devil is a reworking of another song of the same name by a singer called Alex Runo. Not sure on the details but I think Changmin was very involved in rewriting the lyrics into his own feel in Korean. The adlib game on it was also turned up to 11 because... Changmin...
Changmin, kyuhyun and Chen sang one of TVXQ song which is bolero. I've seen it already on TH-cam but sadly there is no clear videos, I hope someone has a clear copy of that because that performance was so powerful.
I hope you can react to his albums too! Love your reactions to albums! From Chocolote, Piano and High Heels are my favorites and for this one Dirty Dancing and Maniac!
I'm really waiting for you to react to Changmin's comeback this time sir, Changmin is one of SM entertainment's leading vocalists, he's really amazing and very humble.
I love Changmin so much hes my ultimate bias. Like TVXQ was the first group I fell in love with when I first got into it in 2014. Anyways I'm so proud of him lol he went all out because Max isn't a dancer that's Yunhos thing but he really went out there knowing he would destroy us. Devil the album is amazing his chocolate album is amazing. Also check out his song Heavens Day. Like just check out TVXQ in general. They have ballads as well.
Another thing SM is good at: making songs/albums that's tailored uniquely to her idols. I wish I could express what i felt listening/watching him; anything I know is not enough where and how great he is.
This one is one of his ballad track. It was live from TVXQ! concert "Circle". Max Changmin - Beautiful Stranger th-cam.com/video/k1bY2Ot1ua4/w-d-xo.html
I was waiting for your reaction! It would be great if you can listen to both his mini albums! Even in your own time! Like you said... his mini album is a big flex! I can't wait for you to also do a U-Know Yunho reaction video (he released 2 mini albums, he had one song with Seulgi (they have a MV)). I would love to see your next reaction to TVXQ! too!
Speaking of ASMR sir Austin During his chocolate promotions he made a ASMR video of him eating different chocolates I think it’s uploaded on TVXQs official TH-cam channel. Apparently according to CHANGMIN , for “Devil” he was able to get out of his comfort zone . So he was able to grow as a vocalist and as an artist. So yup this album is a vocal flex
I love how u are reacting to new idols changmin is still the legend for me i hope someday u get to enhypen and txt they're young but they are so freaking talented ( idont have twitter that why im recommanding here )
You should do yunho solos next!! He has an amazing style (his best m/v imo is thank u which is age restricted) but "need you right now" and "Eeny Meeny" are great.
Loved your reaction. Changmin is so amazing ❤❤ I hope you dive into some of Yunho's solo stuff during your tvxq journey. If you like fun upbeat, definitely definitely do Eeny Meeny! Follow, Drop, and Thank U are all glorious as well! (Thank U is a 7 minute cinematic experience, and does have violent scenes, just as a warning). Also I can't remember if you reacted to their mv for Spellbound, but it is so fun and amazing and nearly shot in one continues go!
Movie references (from an "old" person"): Psycho, Vertigo, The Shining, The Birds, and there was the spot towards the end with all of the candles that had a very "Meatloaf" "(I would do anything") vibe in the set and the vocal style not the look.... LOVE IT!!!
Pls also react to TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki - Secret Code LIVE Concert in Japan from this playlist (any song is worth to react to) th-cam.com/play/PL7UMmWqDlOQTNu2Ybg516QsPrYuMfgxoG.html Pls rect to acapella from TVXQ 1) Collection: th-cam.com/video/4PvakSTs8Lw/w-d-xo.html 2) Always There (MV): th-cam.com/video/Mmp0r7Ofc6E/w-d-xo.html 3) Stay with Me Tonight (CD): th-cam.com/video/Vj8QCtd6bmk/w-d-xo.html 4) Heart, Mind and Soul (CD): th-cam.com/video/leE1MZEVXLQ/w-d-xo.html Another "hard to sing" song Tonight: th-cam.com/video/QRSX47xlTeI/w-d-xo.html The three TVXQ members who left SM, formed a group named JYJ, that stands for Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu. Please react to their songs, especially the live ones: 1) JYJ - W: th-cam.com/video/VeWDwrWk9o8/w-d-xo.html (it is the song that came out when they left SM, and aimed for sending messages to Changmin and Yunho, that they still form W shape - a Cassiopeia stars symbol, which also the name of their fandom) 2) JYJ - In Heaven: th-cam.com/video/Y7VlXbQwBww/w-d-xo.html 3) JYJ - Boy's Letter: th-cam.com/video/gByMD0uAAwg/w-d-xo.html
If you like to hear him sings ballad, I would suggest Bolero and Love in te Ice. Whenever I hear him in Bolero, it feels like I’m elated to the higher grounds. And when he stops, suddenly I’m thrown back to reality.
Changmin debuted when he was 14 years old. He is such a legendary figure in kpop and is only 33 years old now. To call him amazing is an understatement. I admire him so much. Xiumin is also the biggest Changmin fanboy and Xiumin said that Changmin is his role model. It's funny cause they're only 2 years apart in age. Also, another fun fact, Changmin and Kyungsoo trained under the same SM vocal trainer called Yoo Young Jin
CHANGMIN be hitting those high notes like it's the easiest thing ever to do like the most normal thing for him. 😂 This man is top tier! 🔥❤
I can hardly sing that notes in falsetto how u belt that high😱
"I feel like his whole album is just going to be a vocal flex" ...at this point, I think his whole career is a vocal flex LOL
ps: "Fever" was actually written and produced entirely by Yoo Youngjin, he has been his mentor/vocal coach since the beginning of his career, and he's known for working closely only with very few selected idols he picks (including our fave Kyungsoo) ...Yoo Youngjin is also responsible for Aespa "Savage" and lots of other iconic SM songs, and his usual style and sound are so distinct that even I can recognize it right away, even without any proper knowledge about music!
The Fever song and stage gives me very much musical villain vibes and I'm here for it!!!
He, D.O. and Aespa's Winter are students of Yoo Youngjin, a famous SM producer and vocal coach. I think he only choose a few trainees to train under his wing and they all turn out to be vocally excellent.
I think haechan too, no?
@@waad-chan.975 I don't think he trained anyone from NCT. Maybe at some point during their trainee days where they had few lessons, I assume - bec. they refer to him as 'Teacher' instead of just Director YYJ. But to have been mentored like those 3 is different. I also noticed that Winter and D.O. are particularly adept at changing their parts a bit during live perf. when they kind of growl. I think it's kind of unique to both of them and I'm guessing it's one of the techniques they got from him. Plus winter referred to him as 'Dad' in that video where the members are teasing her as 'YYJ's daughter'. Changmin too mentioned him in an interview. And we know D.O.'s case - he basically collaborated with him from the get-go.
Taeyeon also right?
@@iamagoodboy5672 Taeyeon's vocal trainer is named the one. You can find his name on TH-cam. Taeyeon, before debuting at the age of 15, was already in a duet with The One, you can check it on TH-cam. With the title song You Bring Me Joy, this song is included in the album The One. After Taeyeon's debut, the one invited Taeyeon to duet again With the title song like a star. You can listen to the one & Taeyeon's vocals and you can feel the same vibe in their singing. Taeyeon was not trained by yoo youngjin at all.
@@yeyensaifa8253 oh ok thanks
minho is so valid for being in love with changmin
I like how purely he jumps into dramatics and full expressiveness. Not a lot of male artists go into that territory unless they're deliberately going against the "rules" of masculinity (which is something I love about the artists that do challenge norms), but Changmin doesn't even bother addressing the rules, he just goes in full force as if it's the most natural thing in the world.
I agree with you, Austin. His music is not always my thing, but the past few months (including this perfect album as well as "Human") have been dead-on hits for me.
When Austin mentioned stage performances, "Heaven's Day" came to mind but I think it's too early 😅
Shhh! Our he’s not ready for Heavens Day, too be truthful no one will be ever be ready to watch that stage performance. 🥵🤣
oh no... Heaven's Day is just omg... omg ..he can't handle it
MAX CHANGMIN's voice is a TREASURE. ❤🔥
If I must classify Changmin's genre, I'd say it's theatrical. Just the right kind of grandeur, with that voice and musical choice👌
It said Alfred "Itchcock". Lmfao. And I think, yes, it's Psycho, Vertigo, and The Birds in Maniac. Loved it!
also the room scene where he's writing on the typewriter, that's from the shining (the carpet and the toy cars too)... and the end kinda reminds me of "north by northwest", the plane scene but with a bird instead hahaha
Can you believe that "Chocolate" was Max/Changmin's solo debut? After 17 years in the industry, Changmin finally had his official solo debut in 2020 with this song, which is the title track from his first mini solo album. And in true Changmin TVXQ style he blows it out of the water. Both Changmin and U-Know had a few solo singles before this, but it wasn't until 2019 for U-Know with his song "Follow" and then Max, almost a year later, that they finally both have solo albums. (Fun fact: Changmin also got married in 2020.)
His performance of "Fever" -- which is a pre-release single from his second solo mini album Devil -- was a special stage from SM Entertainment's online New Year's Eve SMTown SMCU Express concert.
Yes, the whole "Maniac" promotion video is a homage to classic horror movies. As you noticed, the opening is Psycho. A large part of the video also references The Shining, Vertigo, The Birds, and even The Big Lebowski, North by Northwest, Brazil and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, etc.
And, yep, SM used "Devil" to draw Changmin/TVXQ into its SM Culture Universe with the reference to Kwanyga in the lyrics and the pink planet you see in the MV, etc. I guess as Rising Gods of the East, it makes sense that TVXQ could be otherworldly-beings just like the rest of SM's groups and artists, in order to connect their storyline to the rest of SM's Universe.
As you heard Changmin is known for his powerful high notes (even more powerful than Onew or Jonghyun from SHINee or Chen and Baekhyun from EXO), he literally has one of the widest note ranges of almost any Kpop artist. In a high note battle he always wins.
It wouldn't be a TVXQ/Changmin song if we didn't get to hear at least one unbelievable high note from him in every song.
Here is some background to help you understand the dynamics of TVXQ better. TVXQ (English and Chinese)/DBSK (Korean)/ Tohoshinki (Japanese), which each are the abbreviations/acronyms of the words in each language that translates to mean "Rising Gods of the East," debuted in 2003 as a 5 member group. But, in 2010 three of their members left SM Entertainment and the group and formed a new group called JYJ -- the initials of the members: Junsu, Yoochun and Jaejoong. (Up until recently, JYJ was still a group and they still produce music, but because they left SM Entertainment -- one of the most powerful and influential companies in the industry -- on less than ideal terms, it has made it more difficult for them to promote themselves and their music. So the members of JYJ are more known as actors and producers than they are as singers now.)
However, Max/Changmin and U-Know/Yunho continued as TVXQ as a duo. The day after Christmas was TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki's 18th anniversary, and even now as a duo they are so talented that they have the vocal range to cover all the parts of a song between the two of them, including rap.
TVXQ's fandom is Cassiopeia and their fan color is red, so when you attend a TVXQ concert you will see an ocean of red. Welcome to the Cassiopeia fandom. If you like TVXQ then you are a Cassi.
Yes, TVXQ truly are all-time legends in the music industry. As an SM Entertainment group, it is no surprise that the members of TVXQ are outstanding vocalists. Being some of the best dancers and vocalists in the industry is what we have come to expect from all of SM's artists and groups. That's just a fact about the type of people SM selects to be a part of its company.
Changmin (the youngest member) was 15 and U-Know was 17 years old when they debuted, so even though they are one of the senior Kpop groups, Changmin is only 33 and U-know is 35. TVXQ is SM's most senior group, but U-Know and Changmin are still younger than, or the same age as, many of the members of the legendary groups who came after them within their generation. They are best friends with Super Junior and they pretty much all grew up together. Changmin is also best friends with Minho from SHINee. And Xiumin from EXO says Changmin was one of the reason why he auditioned for SM because he wanted to meet Changmin and become like him.
Tohoshinki (TVXQ) are one of the most famous singers in Japan as well, even among Japanese artists. And like SHINee, they are so popular in Japan that they are considered part of the mainstream music scene. TVXQ has one of the biggest worldwide fan bases and they sell out some of the largest concert venues in the world. They are SM Entertainment's top selling group, easily selling out concert tours around the world.
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He's recently released also a Japanese album "Human", which I loved. Every song on that album is a masterpiece.
Put your records on...is my favorite😍
Omg yes Human is sooo pretty, and is 100% different from the songs here but also super good!
@@Ells1109 I simply adore Don't Let Me Down. But they are all just so good.
While Chocolate was officialy his solo debut, he and Yunho also had a couple of solo songs each on TVXQ albums. I highly recommend Changmin's Rise as One, I think it's more "normal", so you might enjoy it more.
And Fever is not a song many could do, at least not like this. TVXQ are truly on another level.
I believe he said (in the pre-release countdown special) that Fever was inspired by Imagine Dragons and Manic was by the band Queen and rock opera like in Rocky Horror Picture Show -so you weren't far off!
You should definitely check out his live stages! He did some music shows with Chocolate and there's one out for Devil now too. He's done MVs for some slower songs as well a b-side called Me, Myself and I from his last mini album, All That Love from last year, and Rise As One from before his military service. He's also done some sexier, R&B songs as solo b-sides over the years and there's some spicy live stages for those if you're ready for that... Heaven's Day and Closer. (It's a lot, but don't say I didn't warn you!)
For other TVXQ lives anything from Nissan Stadium is amazing! I think you can watch the whole thing on TH-cam from a few years ago. I also recommend Love In The Ice live it's an older TVXQ song with all 5 members but it's so beautiful.
Devil literally left me speechless and that doesn’t happen often. He is amazing.
CHANGMIIIIIIIIIN 💯❤🔥🔥. He is a phenomenal vocalist and needs to be treasured. Thank you Austin for reacting to MAX♥
Maybe you can react to TVXQ Bolero/love in the ice Tokyo dome live performance. All of their vocal shined wayyyyy to brightly there 😍
Glad you reacted to Changmin, Sir Austin. TVXQ was the one that brought me to kpop back in 2008 and changmin would be my first bias in the entire kpop industry (i cheated a lot with shinee).
Same but in 2007 lol
I'd like to see you react to Max Changmin Me, Myself, and I. Everyone sleeps on this cheeky song.
Oh Austin if you want pretty music please react to bolero at Nissan stadium with yunho
Sm vocals never disapointed it was like one man musical
All these songs are so good (and I'm still listening to all the songs on the Chocolate album) but I can't get over how amazing Maniac is. It's giving me musical theatre, Rocky Horror, Jim Steinman, rock opera vibes and I'm totally here for it.
Now you know why Xiumin idolises Changmin and joined SM because of him. He also bought an apartment in the same building as him 😂
I was looking for a Jim Steinman/Meat Loaf reference here, and I found it.
from changmin live RUSTY NAIL (
it's a cover of a jrock band called XJapan) plz plz plz you can also react to RISE AS ONE plz plz D: i love changmin I've been a kpoper for14 years because of TVXQ and he's my favorite
Because of these beautiful voices, I am SM Stan, everyone has a great talent, it is difficult to choose one per generation, but Max is another level, you enjoy each song well prepared
He has amazing vocals! I love Chocolate and also his new songs! I think Maniac it's my favorite...
Hope you check also U-Know sol, he is also amazing
I'm a Shinee fan and I've started to listen to Changmin because of Minho. They are besties, literally the best bromance! I love them XD
Also Changmin, Minho, Kyuhyun (of SuJu) go out together a lot and drink! They are really funny together
This man right here has taken over my life! Also Chocolate and Fever are just 👏👏👏👏 Blonde Max is also what I live for!!!
I have been a Cassiopeia since 2008 and ever since this man has been my ultimate bias. I might be very subjective but I firmly believe TVXQ is one of the most amazing artists to ever grace Kpop! They were so intimidating back then, and I think Changmin didn't get as much attention for his vocals because Jae and Junsu were majestic but he is truly a gifted vocalists; you can immediately tell is him, he has such a distinctive tone and style and omgggg, he is very hard-working, humble and just an amazing human being, his wife is so lucky ;O;
I am very happy to see more people reacting to my man. I highly recommend to watch his "Rusty Nail" and "Forever love" covers from X Japan (a legendary jrock band), as well as his solos Heaven's day, beautiful stranger and Human (his most recent Japanese comeback) ❤❤
on the chocolate album i think you might like high heels, piano, and me myself and i. those are some of my favorite songs of his. for ballads he has a few osts - confession on the keep your head down album, there are a few more but you might have to go to youtube for them i cant remember the names in korean right now but they come up when you search tvxq changmin ost
Would you also react to the other TVXQ member Yunho?🥺
Devil blew my damn mind. It's gospel hour at the Church of Satan realness.
😂
When I listen to ‘Rise as One’ and ‘Me, Myself & I’, he gives me different feelings. His voice is soft and soothing. Perhaps, an easy listening album from Changmin will be interesting too.
Fact : Changmin is married and his wife is still a mystery till now
😍😍😍
For Changmin’s ballad, I think you can listen to Beautiful Stranger and his cover songs like 기억을 걷는 시간. They all sound beautiful. I totally agree with you that Changmin’s voice is really flexible that it can be soft, powerful and sexy. He is just so charming.
His voice really can be incredibly soft and incredibly powerful. It's amazing
Please react to Human from Max his japanese title track is really good 💗
"I feel like I wanna watch him do this live but I think I'm gonna die" haha yes we watched the lives and The Stage and we died congratulations to us
He was referencing psycho, the birds, and I believe the shining with his typewriter typing the same thing over and over again.
this gave me very much panic at the disco in the best way possible. I LOVE mirotic by TVXQ and after this... i’m gonna have to get into TVXQ more... 👀
TVXQ is the king of ballads! They have a lot of ballads released back then which are incredible! Especially their Japanese ones! Changmin as a solo artist also have a lot of song that are more on the soft, mellow, light side and they are all honestly great!
Pls watch his recent singles, All That Love, Human, covers for Laud's Paris in the Rain, TVXQ known for live concerts, Bolero; and Love in the Ice with early group
but, Nissan Live concerts special edition Bolero in the rain is epic
And omg if you wanna hear ballads: you NEED to check out tvxq acapella :D and their japanese ballads. Like begin, Lovin you etc... also other other pop tracks like summer dream, survivor, break out and shine
Thank you for reacting to changmin, my first love in Kpop. I recommend you to react to before you go, it is a TVXQ RnB song and it is so good. You can also watch their stage of bolero, I know, Duet, (TVXQ japanese songs) in their nissan stadium concert, they are also ballad songs and they sang them live beautifully. You can also check on TVXQ songs when they were still 5,like begin, taxi, etc. I think you will probably enjoy them.
He’s still a newlywed so yes you can call him sexy. 😆 Ugh, the visuals were more than I imagined. How does he do it so effortlessly? Like you said it’s dramatic, theatrical, smooth, classy. His songs do have a more grown up sound to it, but I like it. I know I said he’s my ult but I don’t keep up with him as much as I used to (married life has tamed the fangirl in me, and yes, I know what I said on twt this morn lol 😝 ) but whenever something comes up about him I know it’s gonna be good.
I did watch your TVXQ reaction a while back but I haven’t seen your recent one. Gonna check it out now. Thanks for your reaction!
Oof good luck on the Fever video, other channels make it slightly transparent 😅
i recommend you to watch chocolate the stage performance (there are two versions: spy and lupin and one that is a mix of those two)
My god..yeah im waiting for you sir austin to react changmin..tq so much..his voice my god..u can see n hear that..act he so close with xiumin 🙏🏻❤️❤️
Chocolate will absolutely freaking get stuck in your head trust me!
The other songs of the album and his 1dt mini album are amazing too
Thank u for reacting to his music!!!
Please react to Why did I fall in love with you and Bolero by TVXQ! Ot5 🙏🙏🙏
Yes Max Changmin (TVXQ) set the highest standard for his juniors Super Junior, Shinee, Exo and NCT to follow. That is the reason they look up to him....😊😊😊
Devil is a cover of a song by Alex Runo, a Swedish singer-songwriter whose version is less theatrical but just as good. I get Queen/Elton John/Official Hige Dandism vibes off Maniac, and the film references are mostly from Hitchcock films with some The Shining and the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari thrown in. Changmin and TVXQ! blew everyone away at the SMtown show, not bad for two decades into their career.
this guy changmin is my ULTIMATE BIAS 🙈❤️ Thank you soooo much for reacting to his songs omg i love it!!
Did you know that like Chen, he's married??
after Devilmv was released Manicnnow has english subs.... he released Human mv, cover of Laud's Paris in the Rain cover, last single was All that Love mv single
Hi Austin, if you want to check out his solo live performance you can check his japan solo live performance Rusty Nail n Forever Love
I highly recommend the entire Chocolate album. No skips. 🍫 👠 🎹 🔥
*the word Devil appears on screen*
Austin: oh god
Goosebumps... Amazing... Incredible! If there is anything SM is not playing around with is their artist's vocal prowess. I love how they are highlighting their older artists during the first part of the uear while the rest of Kpop are debuting new groups left and right. And Changmin just gave us songs that are incomparable. It throws you back to the 70s and 80s without feeling dated. Kudos to him, the producers, and everyone who worked on this album.
react to max and taeyeon devil cry
I can't think of a ballad right off the top, but the song Before U Go is a classic slow jam I'm sure you'll love, and it's hard to deny his talent, even if you don't like the song, or genre of music, you can just understand how good he is, and it's a rare thing to be sure, but since he debuted in 2003 he and Yunho have probably sang songs that'll be more up your alley, and like with all SM groups they like to try the new, weirder stuff on the singles, and then have more of a more palatable b sides
You mentioned you wanna see him sing ballad.. Idk what genre is this one specifically but I'm sure this is totally different from all those solos, I think you should see this one. 👀 th-cam.com/video/AV675bKA8mE/w-d-xo.html
Its title is Before U Go and it's not a solo, it's TVXQ.
A good solo song of his that's a ballad would be In A Different Life. He ha a beautiful voice for ballads, and that was kinda His Thing for a long time. Changmin NOT doing ballads is a new thing lol We were all expecting Chocolate to be a ballad because that's His Thing, but ever since Chocolate he's been flexing his vocal chops in other genres. He's super incredible and he forever blows me away. I'm so glad he's been my first kpop bias since 2004. :) I'll also suggest Rise As One because that's also an incredible song from Changmin.
Yeah! I also like All That Love!
I think he made fun of Kyuhyun for always doing ballads once though in that one concert vcr lol. In my opinion Changmin has always been trying different genres, leaning towards genres that showcases his powerful vocals like rock. Like he used to joke about how he was known as "the screaming guy" :P
He's surely loud, he causes a scene everytime he performs 😅 I looove him...
This legend is the king of vocals for me
Ohh you're younger than me since i'm Aug 1987 XD
Maniac is very Freddie Mercury and I love all the Hitchcock references. Also it's VERY ok to say he is sexy and Mrs Changmin is a VERY lucky lady!
Chocolate blew me away, as a solo debut it is just mind blowing...
Also Devil is a reworking of another song of the same name by a singer called Alex Runo. Not sure on the details but I think Changmin was very involved in rewriting the lyrics into his own feel in Korean. The adlib game on it was also turned up to 11 because... Changmin...
i think Devil is the best song Ive ever heard.... im speachless
Is he really married in real life
Yes, since 2020 😊
Changmin, kyuhyun and Chen sang one of TVXQ song which is bolero. I've seen it already on TH-cam but sadly there is no clear videos, I hope someone has a clear copy of that because that performance was so powerful.
I actually prefer his B sides for sure.
I hope you can react to his albums too! Love your reactions to albums! From Chocolote, Piano and High Heels are my favorites and for this one Dirty Dancing and Maniac!
his long black nails in Devil were everything to me
I'm really waiting for you to react to Changmin's comeback this time sir, Changmin is one of SM entertainment's leading vocalists, he's really amazing and very humble.
"Dang hes in gwangya too" LMAOOO I DIEDD 💀💀
I love Changmin so much hes my ultimate bias. Like TVXQ was the first group I fell in love with when I first got into it in 2014. Anyways I'm so proud of him lol he went all out because Max isn't a dancer that's Yunhos thing but he really went out there knowing he would destroy us. Devil the album is amazing his chocolate album is amazing. Also check out his song Heavens Day. Like just check out TVXQ in general. They have ballads as well.
He's amazing 🔥🔥🔥
He's definitely the first idol I had a crush on 😍😍😍 Maniac was so fun! I hope we get a live version of it someday
Another thing SM is good at: making songs/albums that's tailored uniquely to her idols.
I wish I could express what i felt listening/watching him; anything I know is not enough where and how great he is.
TVXQ/Changmin are amazing! And so tall, I was shocked by how tall they both are when I first found out about them.
Changmin is an amazing multi-faceted artist. Thank you for reacting to their videos and supporting TVXQ
Chocolate album is a masterpiece, the b-side is amazing. My favorite is Piano
YYJ Son
This one is one of his ballad track. It was live from TVXQ! concert "Circle".
Max Changmin - Beautiful Stranger th-cam.com/video/k1bY2Ot1ua4/w-d-xo.html
top this, this one is my fav. slow song from him so far.
I was waiting for your reaction!
It would be great if you can listen to both his mini albums! Even in your own time!
Like you said... his mini album is a big flex!
I can't wait for you to also do a U-Know Yunho reaction video (he released 2 mini albums, he had one song with Seulgi (they have a MV)).
I would love to see your next reaction to TVXQ! too!
Chocolate was one of my favorite releases that year. I couldn't stop listening to it. It was just so addictive.
The best reactor ✊🏽🛐 (idk English, how is the word 😂😂 and I know it's wrong)
Thank you! Your English is good!
Speaking of ASMR sir Austin
During his chocolate promotions he made a ASMR video of him eating different chocolates
I think it’s uploaded on TVXQs official TH-cam channel.
Apparently according to CHANGMIN , for “Devil” he was able to get out of his comfort zone . So he was able to grow as a vocalist and as an artist. So yup this album is a vocal flex
I love how u are reacting to new idols changmin is still the legend for me i hope someday u get to enhypen and txt they're young but they are so freaking talented ( idont have twitter that why im recommanding here )
Changmin is the big vocal in the kpop our the world!!!!!
Yesssss to a video reacts to Changmin! TVXQ fan since '08 and have listened to their songs since '05. Glad you enjoy his beautiful voice.
Hahahahah, I’m old so I got the reference😂
I got Rocky Horror Picture vibes as well! First thing that I thought of xDDD
I can totally see Changmin doing Rocky Horror! (Also Junsu for that matter.) lol
You should do yunho solos next!! He has an amazing style (his best m/v imo is thank u which is age restricted) but "need you right now" and "Eeny Meeny" are great.
Loved your reaction. Changmin is so amazing ❤❤ I hope you dive into some of Yunho's solo stuff during your tvxq journey. If you like fun upbeat, definitely definitely do Eeny Meeny! Follow, Drop, and Thank U are all glorious as well! (Thank U is a 7 minute cinematic experience, and does have violent scenes, just as a warning).
Also I can't remember if you reacted to their mv for Spellbound, but it is so fun and amazing and nearly shot in one continues go!
Kindly do a reaction video about 1stOne SHOUT OUT Official Comeback Mv, Thank you!!
1stOne is a PPop Group from Philippines.
Movie references (from an "old" person"): Psycho, Vertigo, The Shining, The Birds, and there was the spot towards the end with all of the candles that had a very "Meatloaf" "(I would do anything") vibe in the set and the vocal style not the look.... LOVE IT!!!
Pls also react to TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki - Secret Code LIVE Concert in Japan from this playlist (any song is worth to react to) th-cam.com/play/PL7UMmWqDlOQTNu2Ybg516QsPrYuMfgxoG.html
Pls rect to acapella from TVXQ
1) Collection: th-cam.com/video/4PvakSTs8Lw/w-d-xo.html
2) Always There (MV): th-cam.com/video/Mmp0r7Ofc6E/w-d-xo.html
3) Stay with Me Tonight (CD): th-cam.com/video/Vj8QCtd6bmk/w-d-xo.html
4) Heart, Mind and Soul (CD): th-cam.com/video/leE1MZEVXLQ/w-d-xo.html
Another "hard to sing" song Tonight: th-cam.com/video/QRSX47xlTeI/w-d-xo.html
The three TVXQ members who left SM, formed a group named JYJ, that stands for Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu. Please react to their songs, especially the live ones:
1) JYJ - W: th-cam.com/video/VeWDwrWk9o8/w-d-xo.html (it is the song that came out when they left SM, and aimed for sending messages to Changmin and Yunho, that they still form W shape - a Cassiopeia stars symbol, which also the name of their fandom)
2) JYJ - In Heaven: th-cam.com/video/Y7VlXbQwBww/w-d-xo.html
3) JYJ - Boy's Letter: th-cam.com/video/gByMD0uAAwg/w-d-xo.html
I just love Changmin. He's been my bias since I got into K-Pop in 2007. His voice is just incredible and I love his style of music. 💕
Please check out A.C.E again ❤️🙏🏻
Xiumin is basically changmin #biggestFan xD can't help always thinking about that 🙈
If you like to hear him sings ballad, I would suggest Bolero and Love in te Ice. Whenever I hear him in Bolero, it feels like I’m elated to the higher grounds. And when he stops, suddenly I’m thrown back to reality.
Austin: I feel like I'm about to be murdered...
Me: You are about to be blessed!!!!