Introduction to Max Chang Min

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. Choikang
in Korean means "Most Powerful", or approximately, "the best"; "Max"
became an international rendition of this name.

Max
Stage name : Choikang Changmin (Hangul: 최강창민; Hanja: 最强昌珉) / Changmin (チャンミン, Chanmin^?)
Real name: Shim Changmin (Hangul: 심창민; Hanja: 沈昌珉)
Date of birth: February 18, 1988 (1988-02-18 (age 20)
Place of birth: Seoul

• He sang Japanese solo "Wild Soul", which was featured in the "Two hearts / WILD SOUL" single, the first installment of the group's "TRICK" series.
  
• Wrote the lyrics for "Evergreen" in SM Town 2007 album.
  
• Wrote the Korean-language lyrics for "Love in the Ice"