Max Changmin (최강창민; also known as Max and Changmin) is a South Korean singer, actor, and lyricist under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the male duo TVXQ! and the project ballad group S.M. THE BALLAD.
He released his first Japanese solo debut mini album, Close To You, on November 18, 2015 and made his Korean solo debut on April 6, 2020 with the mini album Chocolate.
Career
2025: Upcoming Japanese single
On November 5, 2025, SM Entertainment announced Changmin will be releasing a Japanese single in the fourth quarter of 2025.[1]
Personal life
Military service
On November 19, 2015, he enlisted for his military service.[2] He was discharged from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on August 18, 2017.[3]
Relationship
On December 30, 2019, SPOTV News reported that Max was dating a non-celebrity who was younger than him. SM later confirmed this report.[4]
On June 12, 2020, Max announced through a handwritten letter that he will be marrying his girlfriend on September 5 in a private wedding.[5] However, the wedding ceremony was moved to October 25 due to COVID-19 concerns.[6]
On October 18, 2022, it was announced that Changmin's wife gave birth to a boy the day before.[7]
Discography
KoreanMini albumsDigital singles
Collaborations
OSTs
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JapaneseMini albums
Digital singles
EnglishDigital singles
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Writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[8]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | |||
| TVXQ! | "Evergreen" | 2007 Winter SMTown – Only Love | Writing |
| 2008 | |||
| TVXQ! | "Love In the Ice" (Korean ver.) | Mirotic | Writing |
| 2009 | |||
| TVXQ! | "Nothing Better" | 2009 Summer SMTown – We are Shining | Writing |
| 2012 | |||
| TVXQ! | "I Swear" | Catch Me | Writing |
| "Everlasting" | The 4th World Tour 'Catch Me' Live Album | ||
| 2013 | |||
| SHINee | "Sleepless Night" | Why So Serious? - The Misconceptions of Me | Writing |
| 2014 | |||
| TVXQ! | "Rise..." | Tense | Writing |
| "Heaven's Day" | Spellbound | ||
| Taemin | "Ace" | Ace | |
| Kyuhyun | "My Thoughts, Your Memories" | At Gwanghwamun | |
| 2017 | |||
| Max | "In A Different Life" | "In A Different Life" | Writing |
| 2018 | |||
| TVXQ! | "Sun & Rain" | New Chapter 1 : The Chance of Love | Writing |
| "Jelly Love" | New Chapter 2 : The Truth of Love | ||
| "Beautiful Stranger" | |||
| 2020 | |||
| Max | "Chocolate" | Chocolate | Writing |
| "No Tomorrow" | |||
| "All That Love" | |||
| 2021 | |||
| Max | "Human" | Human | Writing |
| "Chocolate (Japanese Ver.)" | |||
| "Devil" | Devil | ||
| "Alien" | |||
| 2023 | |||
| Max & Ha Hyun Woo | "Hybrid" | Writing | |
| TVXQ! | "Promise" | 20&2 | |
Concerts
Concert participation
Musical theatre
- Benjamin Button (2024)[9]
Filmography
Survival shows
- Fantasy Boys (2023) - MC[10]
Variety shows
- The Game Caterers 2 (tvN, 2024) - guest[11]
- Kingdom: Legendary War (Mnet, 2021) - MC
- Choi's Crew (YouTube, 2026) - host[12]
Gallery
- Main article: Max Changmin/Gallery
References
- ↑ (KR) My Daily: SM "내년 1분기, 엑소·아이린 정규앨범 등 발표"
- ↑ Soompi: Super Junior Members Bid Farewell to TVXQ’s Changmin and Choi Siwon
- ↑ Soompi: SuperJunior’s Choi Siwon And TVXQ’s Changmin Return After Completing Their Military Service
- ↑ Soompi: SM Entertainment Confirms TVXQ's Changmin Is In A Relationship
- ↑ Soompi: TVXQ's Changmin Announces Plans For Marriage With Girlfriend + SM Releases Statement
- ↑ Soompi: TVXQ’s Changmin Announces New Wedding Date
- ↑ Soompi: TVXQ’s Changmin Becomes A Father
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search W0843900 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Soompi: TVXQ's Changmin To Make Musical Debut
- ↑ Soompi: TVXQ’s Changmin To Host MBC’s Upcoming Idol Audition Show “Boy Fantasy”
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: SM Artists Get Rowdy In Preview For PD Na Young Suk's "The Game Caterers 2"
- ↑ (KR) Top Star News: 동방신기 최강창민·EXO 찬열, 러닝 토크쇼 ‘최씨크루’ 합류
Official links
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