Real Name: 김준수 (Kim Junsu) ♥
Chinese Name: 金俊秀
Stage Name: Xiah Junsu (krn: 시아준수 chn: 细亚俊秀)
(* Xiah is derived from Asia, which represents his desire to become not only a star in Korea, but also a star recognized all throughout the continent. Xiah is pronounced Shee-ah.)
Nicknames: Dolphin, Angel, JS
Birthdate: December 15, 1986 (registered January 1, 1987)
Birthplace: Gyeonggi, South Korea
Family: Mom, dad and twin brother (Kim Junho) [x]
Pets: Xiahki (dog) [x]
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Blood Type: B
Position: Tenor (Middle high)
Talent Agency: SM Entertainment in Korea and Avex Trax & Rhythmzone in Japan
Found by: Starlight Casting System 2000
Religion: Christian
Hobbies: Piano, Soccer, Oyagi-gags
Known for: S-line body, Kamo (duck) butt, Dolphin voice, Angel smile
Habits: Licking lips, fixing sideburns, throwing a fit when laughing, laughing all the time, can't stop laughing...goes on and on...
Pictures
Ting Ad [x]
Line-Up Variety Show [x]
Concerts [x] [x] [x]
Mini-Musical (2006 KBS special) [x]
Fan events [x] [x]
Xiah's Life
Xiah Junsu's vocal prowess (inherited from his mother, who used to be a singer) was discovered at the age of 12 when he auditioned for SM Entertainment through the Starlight Casting System televised talent search, with Moon Hee Jun and Kangta from H.O.T. as judges. Xiah wanted to be a soccer player but after seeing H.O.T perform the song Candy on TV, his new dream was to sing on stage. A year after, Xiah's best friend Hyukjae also made it into SM.
After entering SM, he begin his training for his future ahead. After three years, a 3 member RnB group was planned with Xiah, Hyukjae and fellow schoolmate Sungmin as the member. However, Xiah's voice change started as he went through puberty and that caused him to be unable to sing. Because of this, he lost several opportunities to debut. Xiah has often felt it was his fault that his other members could not debut as well, even though others have often tried to console him.
Xiah's voice change continued way longer than an average boy's. While the time was usually 6 months to a year, Xiah's lasted 3 years. During this time, Xiah could not sing and reach notes he could before. His frustration grew to a max when a visit to the doctor told him that he should stop singing until his voice change was over. Xiah could not accept this and would yell out songs and notes he could not sing anymore to counter his feelings. Looking back, Xiah thinks this caused damage to his voice and contributed to his special high-pitched speaking voice.
When his voice change ended, SM was planning the creation a new group. Xiah was the first member to be chosen for this group. His talent in vocal and dance made him one of the best trainees at the time. The other four members were also leaders in their respective training groups. While the group was still being created, Xiah's personality allowed him to quickly make friends with his new members.
Six years after Xiah first joined SM, he debuted as a member of TVXQ on December 26, 2003 during a BoA and Britney Spears Showcase with their debut single Hug.
Xiah and TVXQ
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Xiah and Hero were really close at first. Once Xiah found out how much older Hero was, this friendship became looser. Xiah has stated that he feels uneasy around "hyungs." But as time went on, the age difference subsided and Hero and Xiah were close once again. (Due to their similar personalities, I'm not surprised heheh...) Nowadays, during shows, Hero and Xiah are the two that talks the most, with Xiah being bullied the most.
When Xiah and Micky first met, they got along fine. The only problem was, Xiah thought Micky was from China! So every time he overhears conversations of "Micky" and "America" he would be confused. Only later did he find out he had been wrong all along. But Xiah still insists that Micky's Chinese. (hahah...) Micky really considers Xiah as a close friend and is thankful for his friendship. When Micky says something embarrassing, Xiah would laugh loudly to divert attention to him.
Yoosu [x] [x] [x] [x]
Max and Xiah are the youngest in the group, and by default got along fine. However, as time progressed, it seems as if Max is growing up. Now Max constantly expresses his disapproval towards Xiah in interviews and shows. However, it's clear that he's just fooling around.
Who wants to write Yunho's? xD
Xiah and Hyukjae [x] [x]
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Xiah and Lee Hyukjae first met when they were in grade 5. They both shared a love of soccer and music and that's what drew them to each other. At school, they were seen as the "guys" of the school and were constantly together. They "ostracized" the rest of the school as they preferred to hang out with each other.
As they grew up, they went to the same middle and high school. Although not always in the same class, their friendship remained strong. When Xiah made it into SM and Hyukjae did not, their friendship was not affected. Hyukjae was happy for his friend, even though he was left out. However, a year later, Hyukjae also made it into SM through the same Starlight Casting System that found Xiah.
In 2005, the group Super Junior debuted. Hyukjae debuted in this 13 member boy group as Eunhyuk. He had to create this stage name because another celebrity shares his real name. During the time of their first debut performance, Xiah was busy with TVXQ activities. However, he didn't want to miss it, so he called his mother and asked her to put the phone next to the tv so he could hear.
Although close friends, Eunhyuk and Xiah love to bicker. Everyone knows this. During a Sukira radio broadcast in 2006 when TVXQ were guests (right after O's release), everyone expected the results. Max even stated he was worried about what would happen. Sure enough, Eunhyuk and Xiah started bickering on air and throwing insults at each other.
When Super Junior's car crash in May 2007 happened in China and Eunhyuk, Eeteuk, Shindong and Kyuhyun were the victims, Xiah was in Japan. He first heard the news indirectly and couldn't rest until he found out more. As soon as Eunhyuk could, he called Xiah from the hospital.
During Super Junior's SBS Exploration of the Human Body variety show, episodes 9 and 10, TVXQ were guests. Eunhyuk and Xiah could be seen always together and hanged out off camera. It's been a while since TVXQ were back in Korea and the two friends missed each other.
School pictures [x] [x]
Sukira [x] [x]
Xiah and Junho (his brother) [x] (left guy)
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Kim Junho is Xiah's older twin brother, by a few minutes. Although twins, there's a big height difference between those two. Junho has been taller than Xiah since they were young, and it's a dramatic difference.
When they were young, they both played soccer and baseball. Xiah loved soccer and wanted to be a soccer player. However, music and singing on a stage changed his mind. Junho wanted to be a baseball player. Now, he is currently a professional baseball player! This kinda proves if Xiah didn't pursue music, he would be a professional soccer player for sure!
Baby pictures [x]
XIAH's 100 Question Survey (from Before Debut)
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01) Name: Kim Junsu a.k.a Xiah
02) DOB: December 15th, 1986
03) Nicknames: Borisu, Chicken...etc...
04) Bad habits: I clench my jaw a lot.
05) Religion: Christian
06) Fav. Quote: Give my all to things I'm working on.
07) Bloodtype: B
08) Height/Weight/Shoe Size: 170 cm, 49 kg, 265 mm.
09) Family: Dad, Mom, Hyung, and Me
10) School: Neung Gok MS.
11) Hobbies: Piano, singing, dancing...etc...
12) Specialties: Singing, arguing with Hyukjae.
13) Sleeping Habits: Using my arm as a pillow.
14) Something good about myself: Everything, I'm too perfect.
15) What I think of myself: Perfection.
16) Fav. number: 2
17) Fav. Season: Autumn
18) Fav. Food: Almost everything.
19) Least Fav. Food: Most of the things Hyukjae likes to eat.
20) Fav. Singers/Celebs: Kangta, N'SYNC
21) Fav. Sport: Everything, especially soccer. (But the kids don't let me play with them)
22) Fav. Flower: Pumpkin flower
23) Fav. Colors: Blue, Purple.
24) Thing I do to pass time: Play computer games.
25) Places I go most often (excluding home): SM, School. library, book stores...
26) Most confident thing I can cook: Ramen
27) Songs I like these days: Polaris- Kangta.
28) What do you prefer: coffee, milk, soda: I don't like them all, but from that list: soda.
29) Most important being in my life: Myself...
30) Person I like least: Hyukjae
31) Kinds of people I detest: In one word: LEE. HYUK. JAE!!!
32) Something I'm worried about: Hyukjae keeps talking back to me.
33) What I think I was in my past life: a prince!
34) If I could be reborn: awoman.
35) When I want to get married: when I'm ready and my life is all in order.
36) What I dowhen I'm mad: Go and beat Hyukjae.
37) Places I want to fix on my face: I'm too perfect, there's nothing to fix.
38) My dream/goal: Singer, song writer, owner of a managing company.
39) Dream Salary: 100000000000000000000000000000000000 won.
40) My least liked feature: I like everything. ^0^
41) Something that happens everyday: Hyukjae steals my clothes!
42) I like/love someone right now: Nope!!!
43) Jinxes: None.
44) Something I could go back and do: Go on the stage while singing and dancing.
45) What I most regret in my life: Not hitting Hyukjae when I had the chance.
46) If I left a will before I die: hi!! Hyukjae!! ^0^ (he would put that in the note)
47) Prized Posesstion: My cell phone.
48) What I want to say to people full of themselves with Prince/Princess Syndrome: Keep going on like that and you'll die!!!
49) My ideal mate: Someone that gives me a strong feeling.
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51) What do you think of ladies who try and find seats when there are none in Subways or Buses: .....
52) Do you ever want to beat a small kid: Only if they're like Hyukjae.
53) What kind of kids scare you: bad kids.
54) If you were to dye your hair, what color would you die it: Black.
55) Most memorable Movie: titanic, armagedon
56) Most memorable day during MS: First day of school.
57) If you were to be in a drama what kind of character would you want to play: Hyukjae's older brother.
58) When do you most not like your friend: When he talks back (ahem, Hyukjae, ahem)
59) What do you think of guys who wear makeup: it's okay as long as they don't wear a lot.
60) Makeup vs. No makeup on women: no makeup.
61) favortie book (comics can be included): Slam Dunk, I read it with Hyukjae...
62) What can you make with green onions and eggs: ramen
63) Country I want to visit most: France, the city of love and art~
64) If I could get any domestic animal: Dog (I want to name him Hyukgoo)
65) Favorite song to sing at karaoke: I hate singing karaoke.
66) Things I stress over most: my voice.
67) Someone I want to meet the most in the world: Korea's first king.
68) What would you do if you found 1000 dollars in the street: I'd give it to Hyukjae, aren't I sweet? ^0^
69) Something different about it being 2001: One more year and it's world cup time baby!
70) Do you believe in ghosts: Yeah, no wait, no I don't.
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72) Do you think there's a time in your life when you can be happy anywhere and anytime: YES!
73) Do you sleep over at people's house a lot: Not really.
74) Something I need right now: Synthesizer, things I can compose music with.
76) What game am I best at: Anything, Hyukjae always loses to me.
77) What would you say to someone who's about to die: BYE!!
78) When did you ever feel like cursing yourself?: When I lost an arguement to Hyukjae.
79) What do you do when you can't fall asleep: I just stay awake, what else can I do.
80) What would you do if you were walking and you farted when it was a quiet: God, Hyukjae that's nasty!
82) Good/bad thing about our country: Hyukjae.
83) Foreign language I want to learn: Japenese.
84) My complex: My voice sounds like Park Kyunglim's.
85) What is there you want to do: I've done everything I want, so nothing!
86) Do you find anything wrong with your face or personailty: Nope!
87) What I do when I'm stressed: Beat Hyukjae
88) Have you ever wanted to commit suicide: Nope, that's bad.
89) What kind of teacher do you hate: Any teacher that's like Hyukjae.
90) Who's a person who gave you the most hope etc: Duhkhyun hyung. I miss you!
91) What would you do if someone grabbed your things and started running: I'd made Hyukjae run after it for me.
92) What would you do if you saw a pervert on the street: I'm used to perverts cause my bestfriend is one.
93) What I think of losers/outcasts: I hate the word.
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95) Are you willing to live your life to the fullest: YES SIR!!!
96) Rain, Snow, Sunshine, Cloudy, Windy which do you prefer: Sunshine!!
97) Have you ever been attracted to someone you've chatted to online: No.
98) What you want to say to your friends: I'm finally done answering 100 Q's!!
99) Future plans: Living life to the fullest.
100) You've finished! How do you feel: GOOD!!
credits to DBSG thread @ Soompi
XIAH and Hyukjae's School Interview (before debut)
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HYUK-SU'S INTERVIEW FOR SCHOOL MAG. [PRE-DEBUTED]
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Reporter: First, please introduce yourselves.
Hyuksu: Hello. We are LeeHyukjae, year 1 class 11, and KimJunsu, year one class 12.
Reporter: What is charismatic about a career in singing? Since when did you guys feel interested in it?
Hyukjae: I like being in front of people, and being a singer allows you to show off yourself. I felt interested starting my third year of elementary school.
Junsu: I like making people smile with our music. I wanted to try it once because singing and dancing on stage is so charismatic. Since fifth grade and until my third year (of middle school), i had a dream to become a baseball player. . .
Reporter: Since when did you start preparing?
Hyukjae: I started in sixth grade, but I really kept up my dream of becoming a singer when I joined SM my second year of middle school. For Junsu, first year of middle school?
Reporter: The hardest thing and sacrifices you made while training?
Hyukjae: The hard thing is that it's so tiring. If my head touches anything, I just fall right asleep.
Junsu: (cute^^) I want to study but I don't have time so something of a loss is that I can't study ~
Hyukjae: Sometimes I cry becuase I want to study;;
Junsu: I'm jealous of you all who study~ (reporters laugh)
Reporter: Is there anyone else other than you two in your group? Is there a set group?
Hyukjae: There's one "hyung". He's a year older, but he's good-looking and sings well and is nice. But the others, I can't really tell. . . I *think* this is when they were still in process of making the 3-member r&b group? I'm not too sure. Seems like it though; the timeline & all. The person who found this suggested that the guy in Sungmin, but I don't think so since Sungmin is the same age?
Reporter: Tell me one episode that happened during practice.
Hyukjae: I saw a "gwi-sheen" once. While dancing, I was making a turn. I was watching near Junsu, and behind Junsu, there was a person standing there. But when I saw again, there was no on there. . ., I'm scared. TT TT
Reporter: Introduce us to a song you sing best. . .
Junsu: I don't know about best-singing but my favorite songs are kangta songs. . .
Hyukjae: A song I sing well is She's GOne~ (^^;
Song I like is Park Hyo Shin's "pianist." (Due to Hyuksu's excuse of having caught a cold, we did not get to hear their singing TT_TT)
Reporter: About when will your album come out?
Junsu: This is really a secret~ sorrie TT TT
Reporter: Since when did you two know each other? How did you guys get close?
Junsu: We have lots to say about this one. Fifth grade, there was a boy who couldn't even play soccer but everyday, tagged along. He always wore a red cotton t-shirt and enjoyed wearing capris~ When I saw him then, his first impression was wierd and I felt awkward~ Of course the reason why we became close was because we shared the same dream.
Hyukjae: I too first saw him in fifth grade. (Junsu falls over on the bench ;
JUNSU's SPECIAL SONGS
Official Solos
Beautiful Thing - Track 2 for Vacation OST (TVXQ's mini movie)
My Page - Self-composed; 2nd Live Concert 'O'
Rainy Night - Japanese Solo performed at the Premiumi Live! concert; official recording is in TRICK version 3 Single: If...?! [Release date: Feb 27 2008]
Others
Timeless - Chinese solo artist Jang Ri In of SM Ent's debut single, duet with Xiah Junsu (there is also a Chinese version; Junsu sings Chinese again!)
Promise U, Talk Play Love, Daydream - Anyband songs, Anyband is an advertisement group created by the Samsung company. Its members are BoA, Junsu, Tablo and Jin Bora. (Daydream is a remake of an English song; Junsu wrote the Korean lyrics)
All Rise - A Blue cover song Xiah sang at a concert, where Eunhyuk was guest and did the rap part.
DRAMAS
[2006] SBS's Banjun Theater: Tokyo Holiday
[2006] SBS's Banjun Theater: Dangerous Love
[2006] SBS's Banjun Theater: Uninvited Guest
[2006] SBS's Banjun Theater: The Most Unforgettable Girl in My Life
[2006] Vacation
[2008-] Dating on Earth (Not released yet)
STORYBOOKS
The 1st Storybook "Hug"
The 2nd Storybook "The Way U Are"
The Third Storybook "TVXQ! Special Photo Essay in L.A."
Rising Sun Repackaged Storybook "Five Secret Story"
PHOTOBOOKS
The 2nd Photo Book - Summer Paradise in Borabora
The 3rd Photobook "The Prince in Prague"
2007 Photobook "Bonjour Paris"
DVD
All About 東方神起 (All About Dong Bang Shin Ki)
東方神起 HISTORY in JAPAN Vol.1
Tomorrow 000777 Days
Shine Artist Book
東方神起 HISTORY in JAPAN Vol.2
All About 東方神起 Season 2
Advertised for:
-Matong
-Smart
-FILA
-Yepp
-FUBU
-Samsung Anyband (Junsu, BoA, Tablo, Jin Bora)
Credit:
asianfanatics.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=505276&pid=5087930&start=1000entry5087930