東方神起が韓国デビュー22周年を迎え、音楽と演技での活躍が評価され、2025年に向けて新たな挑戦を予告。

Tohoshinki celebrates its 22nd anniversary of debut in Korea today (26th). Debuting on December 26, 2003, Tohoshinki has long been a representative artist of K-POP. They are showing their presence with meaningful achievements in 2025. Reflecting on their activities this year, which shone in celebration of their 22nd anniversary, from surprising records in the Japanese performance market to the standout solo activities of Yunho and Changmin. ◆Proven 'overwhelming presence' with records and achievements Tohoshinki celebrated their 20th anniversary in Japan this year, successfully concluding the nationwide live tour 'TOHOSHINKI 20th Anniversary LIVE TOUR ~ZONE~', reaffirming their unwavering solid skills. Particularly, this tour recorded a total attendance of 350,000 and achieved an unprecedented record of '33 performances at Tokyo Dome and 92 performances nationwide'. They updated the new record of 'most performances at Tokyo Dome and nationwide dome by overseas artists', further solidifying their unique position in the Japanese performance market. Additionally, Tohoshinki was recognized for their contribution to the spread of Korean Wave at the '2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards' and received the 'Presidential Award'. They have proven once again to be a representative group that has elevated K-POP's status in the global music market for over 20 years. ◆Yunho's 'true value' shown in two worlds from music to acting Yunho has shown remarkable activity as a solo artist and actor, showcasing an expanded range of expression. His 1st full album 'I-KNOW', released on November 5, sincerely depicts the process of understanding and growing as 'himself' as an artist and a person, expressing a single theme from two perspectives: 'fake' and 'documentary'. Through the lyrically paired song structure, Yunho's multi-layered musical world is expressed more three-dimensionally. Furthermore, through listening sessions and exhibitions, he expanded music from a 'listening experience' to an 'experiential project', evoking deep empathy from music fans worldwide. In the Disney+ original series 'Pine: The Outlaws', he played the role of 'Jang Borg', a thug from Mokpo, with a realistic character portrayal and skillful dialect acting, creating a strong presence and explosive response. As proof of its popularity, 'Pine: The Outlaws' ranked 9th in the global TV show category on the video streaming service ranking site 'FlixPatrol' and recorded 18 consecutive days at number one in the overall Korean content ranking, strongly impressing his influence as 'actor Yunho'. ◆How far does Changmin's charm go? An all-rounder Changmin has solidified his presence as an 'all-rounder artist' through diverse activities covering music, programs, and content this year. His first solo Japanese tour 'CHANGMIN from Tohoshinki CONCERT TOUR ~The First Dining~' achieved a remarkable feat of selling out all 20 performances in 8 cities, proving his overwhelming ticket power. Furthermore, through the release of his new single in Japan, he showcased stable vocal ability and the capacity to handle a wide range of genres, continuing his growth as a solo artist. Changmin also transcended music activities, communicating with various fields such as sports and gourmet through television and YouTube, showcasing his approachable charm. Recently, in the YouTube content 'Dokupapchibu (Dining Place for Idol Fans)', he completed a warm chemistry with junior artists through stable hosting and humor-filled talk, garnering broad support across generations. In this way, Tohoshinki continues to prove itself as a 'legendary artist in progress' in 2025, announcing the upcoming Nissan Stadium performance on April 25-26 next year, preparing to mark a new history once again. With an unprecedented record of 'most performances at Nissan Stadium by overseas artists' on the horizon, great attention is focused on Tohoshinki's special journey continuing into 2026.