Max Changmin

Changmin was born and raised in Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea to a Buddhist family. He has two younger sisters and both of his parents are teachers. When he was fourteen years old, a talent scout from S.M. Entertainment spotted Changmin while he was singing and playing badminton at the same time during gym class. The scout suggested that he audition for S.M., but Changmin had no interest in becoming a singer. His mother, wanting a chance to meet BoA,{{cite news|work=Newsen|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201103022338381001|title=Changmin became a singer because of BoA|date=March 2, 2011|access-date=November 30, 2013|language=ko|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203133024/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201103022338381001|url-status=live}} urged Changmin to attend the casting auditions anyway. Three days after auditioning, S.M. called Changmin in for a second audition, which he passed. After winning the Best Singer and Best Artist award at S.M.'s 6th Annual Youth Best Contest, Changmin signed with the company.{{cite web|title=SBS Person Profile – Choikang Changmin|url=http://tv.sbs.co.kr/common/personDetail.jsp?person_id=P1000023560|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|access-date=May 22, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=September 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910032630/http://tv.sbs.co.kr/common/personDetail.jsp?person_id=P1000023560|url-status=live}}

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The final lineup of TVXQ consisted of Changmin, U-Know Yunho, Kim Jae-joong, Park Yoo-chun, and Kim Jun-su. The group officially debuted on December 26, 2003, during a BoA and Britney Spears showcase. They performed their debut single "Hug", which became a hit in South Korea. TVXQ has been releasing number one albums in Korea since their second studio album Rising Sun (2005), which was also the album that gave the group their first Daesang ({{Korean|hangul=대상|labels=no}}), or Grand Award, at the Mnet KM Music Festival. Their fourth Korean album Mirotic (2008) was the Album of the Year at the 2008 Mnet KM Music Festival and the 2008 Golden Disc Awards. The album features the group's most well-known and bestselling single, "Mirotic."

In 2005, TVXQ made their Japanese debut with the single "Stay with Me Tonight," debuting at number 37 on the Oricon Singles Chart. They grabbed their first number one single in Japan with "Purple Line" (2008). Their fourth Japanese album The Secret Code spawned two platinum-selling singles "Dōshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandarō?" and Share the World" (2009), a theme song for the anime One Piece.

TVXQ was plunged into legal turmoil when members Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu filed an injunction against their agency in July 2009. This led to their much-publicized departure from the group in 2010. A year later, Changmin and Yunho returned as a duo, releasing albums in both Korean and Japanese. As a duo, TVXQ set sales records and concert attendance records in Japan, becoming the country's bestselling and highest-grossing foreign music act.{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/2013/06/06/interview-tvxq-member-max-changmin/|title=[INTERVIEW] TVXQ! member Max Changmin|website=10Asia|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819232625/http://en.tenasia.com/2013/06/06/interview-tvxq-member-max-changmin/|url-status=live}}

In 2014, Changmin joined the ballad group S.M. the Ballad, initially formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2010. On the group's 2nd album Breath, he sang the Japanese version of the title track "Breath" with f(x)'s Krystal Jung.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2984426|title=SM the Ballad back for more|date=February 5, 2014|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=December 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225122746/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2984426|url-status=live}}

Changmin released his first Japanese solo mini album Close to You on November 18, 2015, one day before his enlistment. The lead single is a ballad titled "Into the Water", among six other tracks.{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/2015/10/06/tvxqs-changmin-will-get-close-to-you-with-japanese-solo-mini-album/|title=TVXQ's Changmin Will Get "Close to You" With Japanese Solo Mini Album|website=Soompi|date=October 7, 2015|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=July 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710193229/https://www.soompi.com/2015/10/06/tvxqs-changmin-will-get-close-to-you-with-japanese-solo-mini-album/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|date=November 2023}} Bundled with a DVD that includes a music video and behind-the-scenes footage, Close to You was a limited release and was only made available for purchase to members of TVXQ's Japanese fanclub, Bigeast.{{cite news|work=Tohoshinki Official Website at Avex Group|url=http://toho-jp.net/news/detail.php?id=1027327|title=【Bigeast オフィシャルショップ限定】2015/11/18（水）CHANGMIN from 東方神起SOLO MINI ALBUM「Close To You」|date=October 7, 2015|access-date=October 8, 2015|language=ja|archive-date=October 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015180724/http://toho-jp.net/news/detail.php?id=1027327|url-status=live}}

On March 13, 2020, it was reported that the TVXQ member was preparing to release a solo album. A source from SM Entertainment confirmed the news and stated, "Changmin is currently working hard, with the goal of releasing his solo album in April."{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000257465|script-title=ko:SM 측 "동방신기 최강창민, 4월 솔로앨범 발매 준비중...기대 부탁"(공식)|last=Hwang|first=Hyejin|work=Newsen|date=March 13, 2020|language=ko|access-date=April 20, 2020|via=Naver|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525215620/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000257465|url-status=live}}

On March 23, 2020, SM Entertainment announced that Changmin would be releasing his debut mini album Chocolate on April 6.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0004541677|script-title=ko:동방신기, 최강창민 4월 6일 솔로 데뷔...타이틀곡 `초콜렛`|last=Park|first=Se-yeon|work=MK|date=March 23, 2020|access-date=April 20, 2020|via=Naver|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516080346/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0004541677|url-status=live}} The mini-album consists of six songs of varying genres—including the title track "Chocolate" and features a collaboration with Korean singer Chungha.{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/04/732_287427.html|title=Max Changmin of TVXQ calls his 1st solo album 'Chocolate' 'sweet addiction'|website=The Korea Times|date=April 6, 2020|access-date=April 12, 2020|archive-date=April 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416081651/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/04/732_287427.html|url-status=live}}

Although Changmin had previously released solo songs in the past, through TVXQ's albums, contributions to soundtracks and as well as a Japanese solo mini-album, Chocolate marked Changmin's official solo debut in Korea after debuting in the band more than 16 years ago. Fellow member Yunho also released his first solo mini-album True Colors the previous year.

On December 8, 2021, Changmin released his second Japanese mini album Human.{{cite news|work=Tohoshinki Official Website at Avex Group|url=https://toho-jp.net/en/news/detail.php?id=1094937|title=2021.12.8."CHANGMIN from 東方神起"Solo MiniAlbum「Human」リリース決定！|date=October 16, 2021|access-date=October 16, 2021|language=ja|archive-date=October 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016033140/https://toho-jp.net/en/news/detail.php?id=1094937|url-status=live}}

On January 13, 2022, Changmin released his second mini album Devil.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003018401|script-title=ko:최강창민, 새 솔로 앨범 'Devil' 1월 13일 발매 [공식]|last=Lee|first=Deok-hwang|work=Star News|date=January 4, 2022|access-date=January 4, 2022|via=Naver|archive-date=January 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104002229/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003018401|url-status=live}}

Changmin made his acting debut alongside TVXQ in the miniseries Vacation,{{cite web|title=Vacation Official Website|url=http://www.smtown.com/tvdrama/vacation/index.asp|work=SM Town|language=ko|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090509231550/http://www.smtown.com/tvdrama/vacation/index.asp|archive-date=May 9, 2009}} which had a special premiere and screening at the main auditorium of Yonsei University.{{cite web|title=2000 Fans Invited to TVXQ's Vacation Screening|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200607200945131130|work=My Daily|access-date=May 22, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=September 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910113054/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200607200945131130|url-status=live}} He also participated in a number of episodes of Banjun Drama, a popular mini series that aired on SBS network.{{cite web|title=All About Dong Bang Shin Ki Season 2 DVD Releases in 12 Days|url=http://www.donga.com/fbin/output?f=j__&n=200709200238&df=7|work=The Dong-A Ilbo|date=September 20, 2007|access-date=May 22, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608195647/http://www.donga.com/fbin/output?f=j__&n=200709200238&df=7|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=TVXQ Banjun Theatre Dangerous Love|url=http://netv.sbs.co.kr/newbox/newbox.jsp?uccid=10000060778|work=Seoul Broadcasting System|access-date=May 18, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=February 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225174423/http://netv.sbs.co.kr/newbox/newbox.jsp?uccid=10000060778|url-status=dead}}

In 2010, Changmin had a guest role in the action thriller series Athena: Goddess of War, playing a NIS explosives specialist.{{cite web|url=http://www.hancinema.net/spoiler-athena-brilliant-cameo-changmin-explosives-specialist-27710.html|title="Athena" brilliant cameo Changmin, explosives specialist|website=HanCinema|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819191228/http://www.hancinema.net/spoiler-athena-brilliant-cameo-changmin-explosives-specialist-27710.html|url-status=live}}

In 2011, Changmin took on his first lead role in the romantic comedy drama Paradise Ranch opposite Lee Yeon-hee.{{cite web|title=Boy band members move from stage to the screen|url=http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2908079|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=July 30, 2009|access-date=August 3, 2009|archive-date=August 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803212427/http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2908079|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/01/398_79868.html|title=TVXQs Chang-min takes on acting in Paradise|website=The Korea Times|date=January 18, 2011|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819191843/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/01/398_79868.html|url-status=live}} He also dubbed his own voice for the Japanese release of Paradise Ranch.{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011102616214987296|title=Shim Changmin lends his voice for "Paradise Farm" DVD in Japan|website=10Asia|date=October 26, 2011|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819190113/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011102616214987296|url-status=live}}

In 2012, Changmin made his big-screen debut in the Japanese film Fly With the Gold based on the novel by Takamura Kaoru. He plays Momo, a North Korean spy disguised as an engineering student.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2947836|title=TVXQ's Chang-min to make his Japanese film debut|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=February 2, 2012|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819232205/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2947836|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/2013/09/11/tvxq-max-changmins-japanese-debut-movie-to-open-in-korea/|title=TVXQ! Max Changmin's Japanese Debut Movie to Open in Korea|website=10Asia|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819192424/http://en.tenasia.com/2013/09/11/tvxq-max-changmins-japanese-debut-movie-to-open-in-korea/|url-status=live}} He has been praised for his fluent Osaka dialect in the film by director Izutsu Kazuyuki.{{cite web|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=15379|title=TVXQ′s Max Changmin Praised by ′Run with the Gold′s′ Director for Perfect Acting|work=enewsWorld|access-date=December 25, 2012|archive-date=December 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221024441/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=15379|url-status=live}} Changmin was nominated for the Newcomer Award at the prestigious 37th annual Hochi Film Awards in Japan, becoming the first Korean artist to be nominated.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2962271|title=Changmin nominated for Japanese role|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=November 13, 2012|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819233447/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2962271|url-status=live}} On January 21, 2013, it was announced that Changmin had won the Newcomer of the Year award at the 36th Japanese Academy Award.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/27180/max-changmin-wins-acting-award-in-japan|title=DBSK's Max Changmin Will Receive Newcomer of the Year Award in Japan|website=enewsWorld|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819190048/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/27180/max-changmin-wins-acting-award-in-japan|archive-date=August 19, 2017|url-status=dead}}

In 2013, Changmin became a co-host alongside Kang Ho-dong for the KBS variety show Moonlight Prince. This was Changmin's first stint as a regular host.{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/2012/12/24/tvxq-max-changmin-to-vie-with-emcee-kang-ho-dong/|title=TVXQ! Max Changmin to Vie with Emcee Kang Ho-dong|website=10Asia|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819231327/http://en.tenasia.com/2012/12/24/tvxq-max-changmin-to-vie-with-emcee-kang-ho-dong/|url-status=live}} Following the end of the show in March, Changmin joined the cast of sports variety show Cool Kiz On The Block as a cast member and left in 2014.{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/2014/01/08/max-changmin-to-step-off-from-cool-kiz-on-the-block/|title=MAX Changmin to Step off from "Cool Kiz on the Block"|website=10Asia|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819192421/http://en.tenasia.com/2014/01/08/max-changmin-to-step-off-from-cool-kiz-on-the-block/|url-status=live}}

In 2014, Changmin starred in Mnet's four-episode miniseries Mimi.{{cite web|title=TVXQ's Max Changmin Cast as Lead Actor in New Drama 'Mimi'|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/56644/tvxq-max-changmin-to-act-as-online-cartoonist-in-new-drama|date=January 22, 2014|access-date=December 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225130220/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/56644/tvxq-max-changmin-to-act-as-online-cartoonist-in-new-drama|archive-date=February 25, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/02/398_152116.html|title=Max Changmin stars in drama 'Mimi'|website=The Korea Times|date=February 23, 2014|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819191307/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/02/398_152116.html|url-status=live}} He next starred in the historical fantasy drama The Scholar Who Walks The Night as Crown Prince Lee Yoon.{{cite web|last=Doo|first=Rumy|title=Lee Joon-gi, TVXQ Changmin turn vampire, prince in new TV drama|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150707001145|website=The Korea Herald|date=July 7, 2015|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728002901/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150707001145|url-status=live}}

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Changmin is known for his high tenor register,{{Cite web|last=Ho|first=Guo Xiong|date=February 10, 2020|title=Sexiest male celebs whose birthday fall in February|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/sexiest-male-celebs-whose-birthday-fall-february|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=AsiaOne|language=en|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202100126/https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/sexiest-male-celebs-whose-birthday-fall-february}}{{Cite web|last=Nguyễn|first=Nhật|date=May 17, 2019|title='Idol chiêu mộ trên đường phố đều bất tài' - 4 nhân vật sau đây sẽ 'đập tan' định kiến này!|url=https://saostar.vn/k-pop/idol-duoc-chieu-mo-tren-duong-pho-thuong-bat-tai-5171173.html|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=Saostar|language=vi|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525215611/https://saostar.vn/k-pop/idol-duoc-chieu-mo-tren-duong-pho-thuong-bat-tai-5171173.html}} particularly his screams and high notes.{{cite news|work=Ningin|author=Pastrana, Anna|url=http://blog.ningin.com/2013/02/16/video-of-the-day-changmins-high-note-ability/|title=Video of the Day: Changmin's high note ability|date=February 16, 2013|access-date=November 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204115554/http://blog.ningin.com/2013/02/16/video-of-the-day-changmins-high-note-ability/|archive-date=December 4, 2013|url-status=dead}} He is also active as a lyricist, and has written for several of the band's music, including 2007's "Evergreen" (Only Love),{{cite web|title=2007 Winter SMTown Only Love Album Introduce|url=http://smtown2007winter.smtown.com|publisher=S.M. Entertainment Co., Ltd|access-date=May 16, 2009|language=ko|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531031529/http://smtown2007winter.smtown.com/|archive-date=May 31, 2009}}{{cite web|title='07 Winter SMTown – TVXQ to Participate in Composition|url=http://www.donga.com/fbin/output?f=j__&n=200712040324&df=7|publisher=The Dong-A Ilbo|date=October 4, 2007|access-date=May 23, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608194903/http://www.donga.com/fbin/output?f=j__&n=200712040324&df=7|url-status=live}} the Korean version of "Love in the Ice" (Mirotic),{{cite web|title=Tohoshinki Discography – Two Hearts/WILD SOUL (CHANGMIN from 東方神起)|url=http://avexnet.jp/id/tohos/discography/product/RZCD-45857.html|publisher=Avex Group|access-date=May 16, 2009|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090911112751/http://avexnet.jp/id/tohos/discography/product/RZCD-45857.html|archive-date=September 11, 2009}} "Confession" (Keep Your Head Down), and "I Swear" (Catch Me).{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/2012/09/24/tvxq-reveals-catch-me-with-max-changmins-self-written-song/|title=TVXQ! Reveals "Catch Me" With Max Changmin's Self-written Song|date=September 24, 2012|website=10Asia|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819231812/http://en.tenasia.com/2012/09/24/tvxq-reveals-catch-me-with-max-changmins-self-written-song/|url-status=live}}

Changmin has also written for other groups and artists; such as "Sleepless Night", a track in SHINee's third album Chapter 2. Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me;{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/34758/tvxqs-changmin-wrote-lyrics-to-a-song-for-shinee|title=TVXQ's Changmin Penned a Song for SHINee's New Album|website=enewsWorld|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819233050/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/34758/tvxqs-changmin-wrote-lyrics-to-a-song-for-shinee|archive-date=August 19, 2017|url-status=dead}} and "Ace", the title track of Taemin's album Ace;{{cite web|title=TVXQ's Max Changmin Writes Lyrics and Sings Chorus for SHINee Taemin's 'Ace'|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/73373/tvxq-max-changmin-shows-support-for-shinee-taemin|work=enewsWorld|date=August 13, 2014|access-date=December 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209060149/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/73373/tvxq-max-changmin-shows-support-for-shinee-taemin|archive-date=December 9, 2014|url-status=dead}} as well as "My Thoughts, Your Memories", a track on Kyuhyun's album At Gwanghwamun.

Besides his native Korean, Changmin is fluent in Japanese. Changmin graduated from Gaepo High School in 2006 and was accepted into Kyung Hee University in 2009,{{cite web|title=Choikang Changmin, Kim Hyung Jun and Moon Geun Young All Graduate High School in a Row|url=http://www.cbs.co.kr/nocut/show.asp?idx=159832|publisher=CBS|date=February 7, 2016|access-date=May 22, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=September 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090917152723/http://www.cbs.co.kr/nocut/show.asp?idx=159832|url-status=live}} majoring in postmodern music. In 2011, he pursued a second degree in Film and Arts at Konkuk University.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/39592/tvxq-changmin-poses-for-university|title=TVXQ's Changmin Becomes a Handsome Sunbae for Konkuk University Shoot|website=enewsWorld|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819233622/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/39592/tvxq-changmin-poses-for-university|archive-date=August 19, 2017|url-status=dead}} He went on to pursue a master's degree at Inha University.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}} He is also interested in becoming a professional photographer and is a student of photographer Kim Young-joon.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

The singer originally had planned to marry his non-celebrity girlfriend on September 5, 2020,{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/06/12/entertainment/kpop/CHANGMIN-TVXQ-MARRIAGE/20200612160000254.html|title=TVXQ's Max Changmin to tie the knot in September|date=June 12, 2020 |publisher=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=June 12, 2020|archive-date=June 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612120307/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/06/12/entertainment/kpop/CHANGMIN-TVXQ-MARRIAGE/20200612160000254.html|url-status=live}} but the wedding was later postponed due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/changmin-of-korean-pop-duo-tvxq-postpones-wedding-due-to-covid-19|work=The Straits Times|author=Chelsea Kiew|title=Changmin of Korean pop duo TVXQ postpones wedding due to Covid-19|date=August 27, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828154834/http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/changmin-of-korean-pop-duo-tvxq-postpones-wedding-due-to-covid-19|url-status=live}} The couple subsequently married in a private ceremony on October 25, 2020.{{cite news|url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/10/25/XUP2O4RMX3DETAZTPBJSKY7HYM/|script-title=ko:"한 가정의 가장+동방신기 창민 될 것"..최강창민, 오늘(25일) 비공개 결혼|trans-title="To be the head of a family + TVXQ's Changmin".. Max Changmin private wedding today (the 25th)|date=October 25, 2020|access-date=October 30, 2020|work=The Chosun Ilbo|author=Choi Na-young|language=ko|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101130810/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/10/25/XUP2O4RMX3DETAZTPBJSKY7HYM/|url-status=live}} His wife gave birth to their first son on October 17, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003658141|last=Oh|first=Yoon-ju|title=최강창민, 결혼 2년만 득남..."17일 오후 출산" [공식입장]|trans-title=Max Changmin, after 2 years of marriage... "Child born on the afternoon of the 17th" [Official position]|publisher=My Daily|via=Naver|date=October 18, 2022|access-date=October 18, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018035334/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003658141|url-status=live}}

In January 2008, Changmin volunteered with his father in the cleanup of the beaches in Taean, South Korea following the nation's worst oil spill in history. His trip to Taean was intended to be done secretly during a short break from his activities with TVXQ during the new year and was only made known to the media and public when another volunteer posted his sighting on a fan site. The incident was later confirmed by TVXQ's agent.{{cite web|title=Choikang Changmin Found Secretly Working at Taean|url=http://www.newsis.com/article/view.htm?cID=&ar_id=NISX20080103_0005794384|publisher=Newsis|date=January 8, 2008|access-date=May 16, 2009|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714174448/http://www.newsis.com/article/view.htm?cID=&ar_id=NISX20080103_0005794384|archive-date=July 14, 2011|url-status=dead}}

On July 7, 2015, Changmin applied for the Military Police to fulfill his compulsory national service.{{cite news|work={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|url=http://starin.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=EA21&newsid=01849926609432224&DCD=A10202|title='우리는 한배' 유노윤호-최강창민, 같은 해 입대·제대|trans-title=U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin to enlist in the same year|date=November 7, 2015|access-date=November 19, 2015|language=ko|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819192105/http://starin.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=EA21&newsid=01849926609432224&DCD=A10202|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/07/113_182426.html|title=Changmin of TVXQ to join military|website=The Korea Times|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819191036/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/07/113_182426.html|url-status=live}} He was inducted into the Republic of Korea Armed Forces as a conscripted policeman on November 19, 2015.{{cite news|work=Hankook Ilbo|url=http://www.hankookilbo.com/v/1617dd18bca95a9fab453d1700fd341b|title=오늘 군 입대 최강창민, 직접 머리 미는 영상 공개|trans-title=Max Changmin to enter military service today|date=November 19, 2015|access-date=November 19, 2015|language=ko|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819191632/http://www.hankookilbo.com/v/1617dd18bca95a9fab453d1700fd341b|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/11/398_191290.html|title=TVXQ, Super Junior singers enlist|website=The Korea Times|date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819191356/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/11/398_191290.html|url-status=live}} Changmin received five weeks of basic training at the Chungnam Nonsan Military Training Camp and was the leader of his squad. He was honorably discharged from service on August 18, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.hancinema.net/max-and-choi-si-won-to-be-discharged-on-the-18th-109018.html|title=Changmin and Choi Si-won to be discharged on the 18th|date=August 17, 2017|website=HanCinema|access-date=August 19, 2017|archive-date=April 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407112816/https://www.hancinema.net/max-and-choi-si-won-to-be-discharged-on-the-18th-109018.html|url-status=live}}

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