
Get to Know Max Changmin
Shim Chang-min, also known as Max Chang-min, is a South Korean singer, actor, and a member of TVXQ. He debuted in December 2003 under SM Entertainment. He’s been training well since he was fourteen. He has two younger sisters, and both of his parents are teachers. Chang-min made his debut acting alongside TVXQ in the miniseries Vacation. He also participated in various television dramas. He is fluent in Korean and Japanese. Recently, he is busy with the promotions of TVXQ’s new album called New Chapter #1: The Chance of Love.
Full Profile of Shim Chang-min

- Name: Shim Chang-min
- Stage Name: Max Changmin, Choi Kang Chang Min
- Japanese Name: Chang Min / チャンミン
- Hangul: 심창민, 최강창민
- Hanja: 沈昌珉
- Birthdate: February 18, 1988
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 184 cm
- Weight: 61 kg
- Star Sign: Aquarius
- Blood Type: B
- Profession: Singer, Song Writer, Actor, Lyricist
- Years Active: 2003
- Talent Agency: SM Entertainment
- Labels: SM Entertainment, Avex Trax, Rhythm Zone
- Associated Acts: TVXQ, SM Town, SM the Ballad
- Education: Gaepo High School, Kyung Hee University (postmodern music), KonKuk University
- Languages: Korean and Japanese
- Religion: Buddhism
Shim Chang-Min’s Discography

Japanese Album
Title | Album Details | Track Listing |
Close to You |
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CD
DVD
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Singles
Year | Song | Album | Notes |
2018 | “Closer” | New Chapter #1: The Chance of Love | |
2017 | “In a Different Life” | TVXQ! Week – Station Special Package | |
2015 | “Apology” | Rise as God | |
2015 | “Rise as One” | Rise as God | |
2014 | “Breathe” (Japanese Version) | SM the Ballad Vol. 2 – Breath | Featuring Krystal of f(x) |
2014 | “Heaven’s Day” | Spellbound | |
2014 | “Over” | – | Performed at Tree: Live Tour 2014 |
2014 | “사랑한다 그 말을 못해서 (Because I couldn’t say the words “I Love You”)” | The Night Watchman’s Journal Original Soundtrack | |
2014 | “슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해 (Because I Love You)” – Acoustic version | Mimi Original Soundtrack | |
2013 | “Gold Dust” | Close to You | Performed at The Mission II Tour |
2013 | “Rock with U” | Close to You | Performed at Time: Live Tour 2013 |
2012 | “눈물 같은 사람 (A Person like Tears)” | Jeon Woo-chi Original Soundtrack | |
2011 | 고백 (Confession) | Keep Your Head Down | |
2010 | “Big Time” | – | Performed at SM Town Live 2010 World Tour |
2008 | “Wild Soul” | Two Hearts / Wild Soul |
Lyric Credits
Year | Song | Album |
2017 | “In a Different Life” | – |
2014 | “Heaven’s Day” | Spellbound |
2011 | “고백 (Confession)” | Keep Your Head Down |
Shim Chang-min’s Filmography

Musical
Year | Title | Role |
2015 | Hologram Musical: School Oz | Oscar |
Movies
Year | Title | Role |
2015 | SMTOWN: The Stage | Himself |
2012 | Fly with the Gold | Momo |
2012 | I AM. | Himself |
2010 | Dating on Earth | Chang Min |
Drama Series
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2015 | The Scholar Who Walks the Night | Lee Yoon | MBC |
2014 | Mimi | Han Min Woo | Mnet |
2011 | Paradise Farm | Dong Joo | SBS |
2010 | Athena: Goddess of War | Choi Tae Hyun | SBS |
2006 | Vacation | Himself | OCN |
Drama Specials
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2018 | Tensai Bakabon 3 | Mei’s Kouhai | NTV |
2012 | The Gold Case | Momo | BeeTV |
2006 | Dangerous Love | Max Changmin | CGV |
2006 | Unforgettable Love | Himself | SBS |
2006 | Finding Lost Time | Changmin | SBS |
2006 | The Uninvited Guest | Himself | SBS |
2006 | Tokyo Holiday | Changmin Max | SBS |
2006 | The King’s Man | Changmin Max / Cheoseon | SBS |
2005 | First Love | Changmin | SBS |
Television Series
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2018 | 72 Hours of TVXQ | Himself | Naver TV Cast XtvN |
2018 | I Can See Your Voice: Season 5 | Guest | tvN |
2016 | Life Bar | Guest | tvN |
2015 | Knowing Bros | Guest | JTBC |
2015 | Exciting India | Guest | KBS2 |
2013 | The Return of Superman | Guest | KBS1 |
2009 | Strong Heart | Guest | SBS |
2008 | Champagne | Guest | KBS2 |
2007 | Explorers of the Human Body | Guest | SBS |
2003 | X-Man | Guest | SBS |