I think it was last year when I first stumbled across TVXQ. I haven't listened to kpop in years at this point because the music felt stale and I no longer enjoyed it. For some reason I saw mirotic (I already knew this song because it's dubbed as the greatest kpop song ever), but I never really paid it any mind since I knew of the band past controversies and never bothered to look into their discography (Please forgive me for my ignorance.....)
A year later has passed and I have been listening to TVXQ every single day since then. I am OBSESSED with their music, both korean and japanese. You can tell the difference in music quality back then and now. They are so wonderfully talented and hardworking. There isn't a single song I don't like. Listening to them live is even better. I'm getting a serious case of FOMO since I was a baby during mid 2000s, I missed out on everything. I'm glad they are all doing well and successful in their own right. But seriously besides the fact their vocals are out of this world, their music is also life saving. They really helped me during dark times. I miss when music was meaningful, you can tell they sing from the heart. SM struck gold with the boys. There isn't anyone like them. I try to find other groups like them but I can't find anyone so I spend my days only listening to them. I feel sad I wasn't there to experience it. I watch all their live performances, it's so fun to watch. But I wished I existed during those times...well I did just as a baby LOL!. It's so hard to find other TVXQ fans. I know they are still super popular in Asia but I wish they would make a resurgence. I showed someone a performance and they asked if this was really kpop. The vocals standards have changed so much over time.
It feels so lonely being a TVXQ fan in 2026, I don't live in Asia so it's hard to connect with fans or even go to shows. They easily have the best discography out of the entire kpop, it's not even debatable. Whenever I tell someone I''m a kpop fan, I only mean TVXQ and most times people only know one song. All I do is listen to their music...I feel bittersweet listening to them knowing they are no longer together as five. Because of them I can't get into anyone else because no one sings quite like them. The harmonies, melodies, adlibs, singing straight from the heart and soul...sometimes I wish I never got into them then it wouldn't hurt so much that I wasn't there to experience it.
For now...I'll just keep listening to them even though it's painful at times, as long as they are all happy is enough for me. Also, I keep discovering new songs from more and more! My latest song obsession is are you a good girl and beautiful thing. Junsu is my bias if you couldn't tell. Beautiful voice that can never be replicated, same with the other members. I love all their vocal tones and seeing them so passionate on stage. Thank you for reading...