HISTORY

Shim ChangMin was grouped with the youngest participants in the audition. Like Xiah Junsu, he impressed the judges with his powerful voice. He joined the group under the name Choikang Changmin (the English counterpart to his stage name is "Max"). Choikang in Korean means "Most Powerful", or approximately, "the best"; "Max" became an international rendition of this name. An Aquarius born in 1988, his blood type is B. He's greedy when it comes to music, so sometimes cries when he isn't satisfied with his singing. Because his parents are teachers, he is also very competitive and tries very hard at schoolwork and reading. Though the youngest in the group, he is the most modest and has the deepest thoughts... Can be honest and blunt when he strongly believes that something should not be done. Though shy at first, he is a very bright boy when you get to know him well. He followed his friend to an SM contest and luckily won the Best Singer award. He's currently attends Kyung Hee University.

Real Name: Shim Chang Min
Stage Names: Choi Kang, Choi Kang Chang Min, Max
Birthdate: February 18, 1988
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Blood Type: B
Family: Mother, Father,2 younger sisters
Position: Tenor/high vocals
Religion: Buddhist(Bool Gyo)