This is rather long...you may skip.
By being a fan, it is normal to want to share your joys with the people close to you but it is not as easy as sharing food. Language and culture differences are an enormous obstacle not to mention taste preference. It is so lonely that sometimes I start pleading to my friends to listen to me so I can talk about them. But this is an addiction that is so hard to get rid of. But the question is, do I really want to forget?
At first, I thought that they were just one of those typical boy bands with good looks, charming smiles, weird hairs, dancing skills who can sing a little. But surprise, surprise! I was proven wrong. They're all that, but much more, much much more than that.
I’ve only known of them recently, but the short 7 months is enough for me to decide to stick and stay in this fandom even if it’s wild and crazy sometimes. I’ve thought about it a lot and this is what I’ve come up with. I realized that they are merely men, imperfect in different ways, human exactly like us, just like me. They are not Gods despite their name, great maybe but still human. But what made them extraordinary in my eyes aside from their vocal strength and numerous talents are their determination, hard work, friendship, and their humility. Their determination is evident in their live performances. You can feel that they give their all even if they’re tired. Just by the way they sing, you can tell that music is in their soul and the listeners will surely experience the full impact of their songs. Their journey in Japan is admirable to say the least. It seems so hard to start from scratch when they’re already at the top of their own country, they even wavered and would have given up but they conquered it and they remain strong until now. Truly amazing. Their hard work is something I want to emulate, it is simply exceptional. Their jam packed schedule IS the testament. And no matter what condition they are in, they still perform. Their friendship and teamwork is in a different level, they promote each other’s strengths and fill each other’s weaknesses. They complement each other so well that they seem perfect in our eyes. And they are so humble, they are at the top and no one can deny that but their attitude remains the same, they show respect even to their juniors and they stay grounded in spite of their fame.
In the process of knowing them, I realized some truths in life though it’s always been there but they have reinforced it for me. You can gain self-respect in hard work, dignity in perseverance, love in friendship and other’s respect in humility. Their attitude has thought me all this and more.
It’s like an essay..I know

,I’m sorry if it’s rather long but it’s their 5th anniversary and my first anniversary in this fandom, so yeah..I indulged myself. Just wanna express myself a little.
HAPPY 5th Anniversary!!!I’ll pray for more years of DBSK/TVXQ/TOHOSHINKI!
We believe in you! Fighting!
edit: just finished reading the 1st page...it is really pretty and well organized! thanks guys for making this thread.