Max

Name: 최강창민 / Choi Kang Chang Min
Japanese Name: チャンミン (Changmin)
Also known as: Max
Real name: 심창민 / Shim Chang Min
Chinese Name: 沈昌珉
Profession: Singer, dancer, actor and model
Birthdate: 1988-Feb-18
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 186cm
Weight: 61kg
Star sign: Aquarius
Blood type: B
Languages: Korean and Japanese
Religion: Buddhism
Hobbies: Listening to music, singing, eating
Position: High vocal (his high note is very outstanding)
Recognition:
6th Annual Best Youth Competition SM Entertainment Awards: Best Singer & Best Artist

Max graduated from Gaepo High School in 2006. He was then accepted into Kyung Hee University. As of 2009, he is enrolled as a student of Kyung Hee University majoring in postmodern music.

In January 2008, Max volunteered with his father in the cleanup of the beaches in Taean, South Korea following the nation's worst oil spill in history. His trip to Taean was intended to be done in secrecy during a short break from his activities with TVXQ during the new year and was only made known to the media and public when another volunteer posted his sighting on a fan site. The incident was later confirmed by TVXQ's agent.

Shim Changmin (심창민) was grouped with the youngest participants in the audition. Like Xiah Junsu, he impressed the judges with his powerful voice. He joined the band under the name Choikang Changmin (최강창민; the English counterpart to his stage name is Max). Choikang in Korean means "the best;" "Max" became an international rendition of this name.
~from wikipeida.org

When recording TVXQ’s debut single ‘Hug’, Choikang Changmin had something else to worry about other than work. His grandmother, who doted on him the most, was ill at that period of time. Apart from giving his best in his career, he kept worrying about his grandmother’s condition. Changmin had even hurt his vocals during that period of time, due to him practicing their songs hard. But he persevered and finished the recording. ~cassiopeiasg.com

An aquarius born in 1988, his blood type is B. Is greedy when it comes to music, so sometimes cries when he isn't satisfied with his singing. Because his parents are teachers, he is also very competitive and tries very hard at schoolwork and reading. Though the youngest in the group, he is the most modest and has the deepest thoughts. Can be honest and blunt when he strongly believes that something should not be done. Though shy at first, he is a very bright boy when you get to know him well. Followed his friend to an SM contest and luckily won the Best Singer award.

The youngest of our group Choikang Changmin is a crybaby. When his singing goes wrong he cries. But he has a brave side to him too. Starting from elementary school in 6th grade, he delivered newspapers as a part-time job. Changmin is the youngest in the family and group but noone can complete against his singing. His high note is so outstanding that he doesn't know what octave it goes up to. He says that hes worries that if he knows it might interrupt his singing. Changmin is a quiet person and doesn't talk very much. In an interview, he only says 2 or 3 things in the end. Changmin is a clear person who reads the Harry Potter Series and tells everyone about it. He participated in a singing contest and won an award. That led him to be a singer but before that he was regular student.

Max was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. He has two younger sisters, Shim Sooyeon and Shim Gi-yeon. He joined SM Entertainment by winning the best singer and best artist award in SM Entertainment's 6th Annual Youth Competition, a talent search conducted annually by the talent agency. He debuted with TVXQ in 2003 performing the group's debut song "Hug" on SBS network's BoA and Britney Spears showcase special.

Apart from his contribution in musical activities with TVXQ, Max has also participated in solo projects. In 2007, he wrote the lyrics to the track "Evergreen" which was composed by fellow band member Micky and included in SM Town's compilation album 2007 Winter SMTown - Only Love. In 2008, he wrote the Korean lyrics to "Love In The Ice" for the group's 4th Korean album Mirotic. In the same year, Max also sang his Japanese solo track "Wild Soul" for TVXQ's 17th Japanese single of the TRICK project, Two Hearts/Wild Soul.

In 2006, Max starred with TVXQ in the miniseries Vacation which had a special premiere and screening at the main auditorium of Yonsei University. He appeared in the episode "Beautiful Life" alongside Xiah. They also participated in a number of episodes of Banjun Drama, a popular minidrama series aired on SBS network. He was also the first choice in the drama Snow Flower, but was replaced by Kim Ki Bum due to the hectic schedule of the TVXQ members. In 2009, Max was cast in the drama series "Paradise Ranch".

Paradise Meadow (pre-production)

Changmin's Questions and Answers

1.) Male or FML: Male.
2.) Birthdate: February 18, 1988. Around 5 AM.
3.) Family: Dad, Mom, Me, Two younger sisters.
4.) Skin Tone: Reddish tan.
5.) Height: 186
6.) When were you most sad: I don't think I've ever been REALLY sad.
7.) When I was the happiest: When I first walked into SM.
8.) Musicians I look up to: Brian Mcknight, Shin Hyesung, Kangta.
9.) Places I go most often: School, Learning Centers, bus stops, restaurants.
10.) WHen do you watch the most movies: After tests, summer.
11.) -
12.) What kind of person am I: I laugh to brightly. I don't get mad easily.
13.) Favorite song to sing at Karaoke: Yurisangja- TO my bride.
14.) First love: No one
15.) First Kiss: I haven't even had a first love yet.
16.) Fav. Movie: Harry Potter, most anything that's fun.
17.) Favorite flower: ...buht kkot
18.) Fav. TV show: I don't watch too much TV.
19.) What would you do if you weren't a singer: ....
20.) Favorite Books: Harry Potter, ( I sound so young.)
21.) Where I want to visit: Europe.
22.) Fav. Food: I like almost everything.
23.) Fav. Fruit: tangerines, bananas, oranges.
24.) Fav. Color: White.
25.) Nicest thing I did: When i volenteered to clean up my school.
26.) My most important possession: CD player.
27.) Something I want to say: ...hm...I'll do my best at everything.
28.) People I remember: People who work for me, my friends, seniors, family.
29.) People I think of: The people I like.
30.) If you died: ....
31.) Good thing about yourself: I smile a lot.
32.) Something bad about yourself: I kind of act sudden.
33.) People you respect: People who work hard.
34.) Ideal birthday present: Anything is good.
35.) Hardest thing you had to do: Most eveyrthing.
36.) -
37.) Hobbies: listening to music, singing.
38.) Specialties: Singing.
39.) Habits: goofing off with friends.
40.) What I want to do for the person I love: Everything I can.
41.) What I want to receive from the person I love: Everything they can give me.
42.) What I want to do with the person I love: A lot of stuff, uhm, walking together.
43.) Prized Possesion: Family.
44.) Fav. Animal: Dog.
45.) How are you dressed: Tshirt, pants.
46.) People I don't like: People with bad personalities.
47.) When I look weak: When I can't do something I'm set out to do.
48.) Stress reliever: Music, singing.
49.) When I hurt someone: I don't think I have.
50.) What you think when you look in the mirror: .....
51.) Something I most regret: When i can't do something.
52.) # of kids you want: 2 or 3
53.) What's your phone greeting: I can't remember
54.) Today's weather: It's dark.
55.) Fav. #: 7
56) How much can you drink: .....
57.) Slept over anywhere: At my friend's.
58.) HGave you ever run away from home: no.
59.) Ideal woman: good personality, cute.
60.) What I want to say to my friends: I'll do my best to make you happy.
61.) What I want to eat: Everything
62.) Your personailty: I think it's pretty decent.
63.) How often do you go to the bathroom: depends...
64.) religion: Bool Gyo
65.) Do you like recieving or giving: Both.
66.) Most memorable day: When i stayed at school until late and talked with my friends.
67.) Fav. Fashion: I'm not very good with clothes.
68.) Hours of sleep you get: 5-6
69.) When you don't like yourself: When I can't do something I want to.
70.) When I find myself charismatic: hehe
71.) What you do when you're alone: sing.
72.) People you've gone out with: 0
73.) Where do you look first when you see someone: eyes.
74.) What I think of my life so far: 50/50
75.) Complex: My skin's kinda dark.
76.) You like your mom or dad: both!
77.) When you fight with someone: I feel sad.
78.) When someone wants to break up: I think I'd be at a loss of words
79.) If someone you loved got a horirble diesease: I think i'd try my all to make them better
80.) If your parents didn't like the person you loved: SUHLDEUK
81.) What are you going to do after you finish this: get ready for school tomorrow and clean up and sleep.
82.) What you think of couples: they're cute.
83.) Nicknames: ........
84.) What you have next to you: printer, homework, my mouse.
85.) Movies I want to see: Crazy first love, Memories of murder.
86.) Movie that I most remember: I am Sam
87.) Poeple I see most often: teacher, friends
88.) Fav. Sport: baseball, bball.
89.) Your hairstyle as of now: I'm drying my hair.
90.) Fav season: winter
91.) What do you have in your bag: chapstick, books, CD-p.
92.) How many cards do you have: my student ID, bus card...hehh93.) When you're sad: when I'm having a bad day
94.) What kind of women do you not like: ones with bad personalities

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