As part of the globally dominant K-pop outfit TVXQ -- also known as Tohoshinki (in Japan) and Dong Bang Shin Ki (their original Korean name) -- Seoul's Shim Chang-min (aka Changmin or Max Changmin) was the powerhouse vocalist behind one of his generation's most successful pop groups, producing genre-classic albums like Mirotic as part of the SM Entertainment five-piece. After TVXQ changed to a duo of Changmin and Yunho in 2010, they remained one of Asia's best-selling pop groups, landing three consecutive number one albums in Korea, a further six consecutive number one albums in Japan, and breaking numerous records. Under the alias Max Changmin, he also embarked on a solo career in the early 2020s, charting at number two with his debut mini-album Chocolate.