TVXQ's Max Changmin to make solo comeback after nearly 5 years

New album arrives Oct. 19, followed by concerts in Seoul, Macao and Taipei

Max Changmin of K-pop duo TVXQ will return as a solo artist next month with his first new album in nearly five years, according to SM Entertainment on Monday.

His third EP, "All of My Life," will arrive Oct. 19 on major music streaming platforms, marking his first solo album since "Devil," his second EP, which came out in January 2022.

The six-track EP explores the emotions and experiences that come with moving forward through life.

Following the arrival of the new album, the singer will kick off "Max Changmin Live Session: Resonance" with three shows in Seoul from Nov. 6-8.

He will then perform in Macao on Jan. 9 and Taipei on Jan. 23 before embarking on a separate tour across 12 locations in Japan from February through May.

Max Changmin has remained active with TVXQ, including the duo's recent concert at Nissan Stadium in Japan, while also pursuing a range of individual activities across entertainment, sports and television hosting.