TVXQ

TVXQ (often stylized TVXQ), an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi (東方神起), is a quintet South Korean boy band formed under SM Entertainment in 2003, and later introduced to Japan under Avex Trax in 2005. Since their debut, TVXQ has become one of the most popular singing groups in East Asia, gaining great popularity in South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and other East Asian countries or regions.

TVXQ is referred to as Dong Bang Shin Ki (동방신기; Dong Bang Shin Gi; DBSK/DBSG) in South Korea. The Japanese equivalent of the group's name is Tōhōshinki (とうほうしんき; THSK), which is only used in Japan. TVXQ, the acronym based on the Chinese counterpart of their name, is the abbreviation officially used on all products and advertisements outside of Japan. TVfXQ is also used, but not often. Their name roughly translates as "Rising gods of the East." (동방의 신이 일어나다)