Shim Chang-min (Korean: 심창민; Hanja: æ²ˆæ˜Œç ‰; born February 18,
1988), also known by his stage name Max Changmin (최강창민;
Choegang Changmin) or simply MAX, is a South Korean singer,
songwriter, actor, and a member of the pop duo TVXQ. Born and raised
in Seoul, South Korea, Changmin was scouted by an SM Entertainment
talent agent when he was fourteen years old. He made his debut as
TVXQ's youngest member in December 2003.Fluent in both Korean and
Japanese, Changmin has achieved commercial success throughout Asia as
the main vocalist of TVXQ. He has also starred in several
dramas.Changmin was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea to a
Buddhist family. He has two younger sisters, and both of his parents
are teachers. When he was fourteen years old, a talent scout from S.M.
Entertainment spotted Changmin while he was singing and playing
badminton at the same time during gym class. The scout suggested him
to audition for S.M., but Changmin had no interest in becoming a
singer. His mother, wanting for a chance to meet BoA, urged Changmin
to attend the casting auditions anyway. Three days after auditioning,
S.M. called in Changmin for a second audition, which he passed. After
winning the Best Singer and Best Artist award at S.M.'s 6th Annual
Youth Best Contest, Changmin signed with the company.
1988), also known by his stage name Max Changmin (최강창민;
Choegang Changmin) or simply MAX, is a South Korean singer,
songwriter, actor, and a member of the pop duo TVXQ. Born and raised
in Seoul, South Korea, Changmin was scouted by an SM Entertainment
talent agent when he was fourteen years old. He made his debut as
TVXQ's youngest member in December 2003.Fluent in both Korean and
Japanese, Changmin has achieved commercial success throughout Asia as
the main vocalist of TVXQ. He has also starred in several
dramas.Changmin was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea to a
Buddhist family. He has two younger sisters, and both of his parents
are teachers. When he was fourteen years old, a talent scout from S.M.
Entertainment spotted Changmin while he was singing and playing
badminton at the same time during gym class. The scout suggested him
to audition for S.M., but Changmin had no interest in becoming a
singer. His mother, wanting for a chance to meet BoA, urged Changmin
to attend the casting auditions anyway. Three days after auditioning,
S.M. called in Changmin for a second audition, which he passed. After
winning the Best Singer and Best Artist award at S.M.'s 6th Annual
Youth Best Contest, Changmin signed with the company.
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