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| {{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
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| name = TRAX | ||
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| | origin = ], South Korea | | origin = ], South Korea | ||
| | genre = {{hlist|]|]}} | | genre = {{hlist|]|]}} | ||
| | years_active = {{hlist|2004–2012|2015–2019| |
| years_active = {{hlist|2004–2012|2015–2019|2024}} | ||
| | label = {{hlist|]|]}} | | label = {{hlist|]|]}} | ||
| | associated_acts = ] | | associated_acts = ] | ||
| | website = | | website = | ||
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| past_members = * ] | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
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| ⚫ | * Attack | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| ⚫ | * Attack | ||
| * Ginjo | * Ginjo | ||
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| '''TRAX''' ({{Korean|hangul=트랙스|rr=Teuraekseu}}, formerly known as '''The TRAX''' and '''TraxX'''), |
'''TRAX''' ({{Korean|hangul=트랙스|rr=Teuraekseu}}, formerly known as '''The TRAX''' and '''TraxX'''), was a South Korean rock band that consisted of ] and ]. Originally a four-member rock band formed by SM Entertainment and ]'s co-founder ] in 2004, it consisted of '''Typhoon''' Jay (vocals), '''Rose''' Minwoo (drums, percussion), '''Attack''' Jungwoo (bass guitar), and '''Xmas''' Jungmo (guitar, bass guitar). Their band name is an acronym of ''Typhoon Rose Attack Xmas'', which use as the members' nicknames. | ||
| No Min-woo and Jungwoo left the band in the period between 2006 and 2007. This resulted in the band becoming a duo with the remaining members being Jay and Jungmo. They changed their band name from '''The TRAX''' to simply '''TRAX'''. The duo kicked off with the release of the ] ''Cold-Hearted Man'' (2010), ''Oh! My Goddess'' (2010), and ''Blind'' (2011). Thereafter, the members went into individual activities, with Jay pursuing acting and Jungmo collaborating with several artists. | No Min-woo and Jungwoo left the band in the period between 2006 and 2007. This resulted in the band becoming a duo with the remaining members being Jay and Jungmo. They changed their band name from '''The TRAX''' to simply '''TRAX'''. The duo kicked off with the release of the ] ''Cold-Hearted Man'' (2010), ''Oh! My Goddess'' (2010), and ''Blind'' (2011). Thereafter, the members went into individual activities, with Jay pursuing acting and Jungmo collaborating with several artists. | ||
| On March 26, 2018, TRAX changed their name to '''TraxX''' with DJ and record producer Ginjo joining the band and changing their music genre from rock to ].<ref name=edm1>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201803261303366710|title=트랙스, 록→EDM 그룹 변신..새 멤버 긴조 영입(공식)|date=March 26, 2018}}</ref><ref name=edm2>{{cite web|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003014319|title=트랙스, 그룹명 TraxX로 바꾸고 EDM 변신‥새멤버 긴조 영입(공식)}}</ref> |
On March 26, 2018, TRAX changed their name to '''TraxX''' with DJ and record producer Ginjo joining the band and changing their music genre from rock to ].<ref name=edm1>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201803261303366710|title=트랙스, 록→EDM 그룹 변신..새 멤버 긴조 영입(공식)|date=March 26, 2018}}</ref><ref name=edm2>{{cite web|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003014319|title=트랙스, 그룹명 TraxX로 바꾸고 EDM 변신‥새멤버 긴조 영입(공식)}}</ref> | ||
| Jay and Jungmo left SM in April 2019, putting the band's future in doubt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000180337|title = [단독]트랙스, Sm 떠난다…15년 만에 전속계약 종료}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000384818|title=Sm 측 "트랙스와 최근 전속계약 만료, 아름다운 이별" [공식]}}</ref> However, they re-formed ahead of their 20th anniversary in 2024.<ref name="reunion">{{Cite web|title=트랙스, 7월 17일 데뷔 20주년 기념 싱글 '계속될 이야기' 발매(공식)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003708971|website=Korea Herald|date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> | |||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
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| TRAX released their second Japanese single "Rhapsody" on April 20, 2005. On September 12, | TRAX released their second Japanese single "Rhapsody" on April 20, 2005. On September 12, | ||
| it was announced that their third Japanese single titled "Blaze Away" would simultaneously releases in Japan and South Korea on September 14.<ref>https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0001096741?sid=104</ref> | it was announced that their third Japanese single titled "Blaze Away" would simultaneously releases in Japan and South Korea on September 14.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0001096741?sid=104 | title='트랙스' 세번째 싱글 한ㆍ일 동시발매 }}</ref> | ||
| On May 10, 2006, drummer Rose (]) left the band to pursue other interests. The remaining three-members release their first full-length album ''First Rain'' on July 20. | On May 10, 2006, drummer Rose (]) left the band to pursue other interests. The remaining three-members release their first full-length album ''First Rain'' on July 20. | ||
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| The band released their fourth Japanese single "Resolution" on August 3. | The band released their fourth Japanese single "Resolution" on August 3. | ||
| The band continue released their fifth Japanese single "Find The Way/Cold Rain" on January 24, 2007.<ref>https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0001527757?sid=104</ref> It would be the band's last comeback with Attack, who quietly left the band without any formal announcement. | The band continue released their fifth Japanese single "Find The Way/Cold Rain" on January 24, 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0001527757?sid=104 | title=트랙스, 일본 다섯번째 싱글 발매 }}</ref> It would be the band's last comeback with Attack, who quietly left the band without any formal announcement. | ||
| ===2008–2012: ''Cold-Hearted Man'', ''Oh! My Goddess'', ''Blind'' and military services === | ===2008–2012: ''Cold-Hearted Man'', ''Oh! My Goddess'', ''Blind'' and military services === | ||
| In late 2008, vocalist Typhoon and guitarist X-Mas joined Super Junior members ] and ] as regulars in ]'s television series '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=200810260848404&sec_id=540201&pt=nv|title=슈주 강인-희철, 세기의 밴드 |
In late 2008, vocalist Typhoon and guitarist X-Mas joined Super Junior members ] and ] as regulars in ]'s television series '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=200810260848404&sec_id=540201&pt=nv|title=슈주 강인-희철, 세기의 밴드 '비틀즈' 완벽 재현|website=Sports Khan|date=October 26, 2008}}</ref> In 2009, X-Mas was also cast on a short-lived show called '']'' along with Super Junior member Sungmin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2009071415525936585&type=1&outlink=1|title='오빠밴드' 김정모 "고독한 천재? 아직 멀었죠"|website=Star News Korea|date=July 14, 2009}}</ref> | ||
| They released a digital single as a project band called ''TRAX+Air''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popseoul.com/2009/09/04/trax-air-unite/|title=Trax + Air Unite|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090909234524/http://popseoul.com/2009/09/04/trax-air-unite/|archive-date=September 9, 2009}}</ref> for the Korean drama '']''. | They released a digital single as a project band called ''TRAX+Air''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popseoul.com/2009/09/04/trax-air-unite/|title=Trax + Air Unite|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090909234524/http://popseoul.com/2009/09/04/trax-air-unite/|archive-date=September 9, 2009}}</ref> for the Korean drama '']''. | ||
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| On January 25, 2010, they released their EP ''Cold-Hearted Man'' with lead single "Let You Go". It contains songs written and composed by both Typhoon and X-Mas, and features artists such as ]'s Key, ] and T-MAX's Shin Min-chul.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trax.smtown.com/|title=TRAX Official Website|website=trax.smtown.com|access-date=January 25, 2010|archive-date=January 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125143730/http://trax.smtown.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | On January 25, 2010, they released their EP ''Cold-Hearted Man'' with lead single "Let You Go". It contains songs written and composed by both Typhoon and X-Mas, and features artists such as ]'s Key, ] and T-MAX's Shin Min-chul.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trax.smtown.com/|title=TRAX Official Website|website=trax.smtown.com|access-date=January 25, 2010|archive-date=January 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125143730/http://trax.smtown.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| In August 2010, TRAX became a special guest for Super Junior's third Asian tour, ] on some tour dates, performing in the bridge of the song "]". Later that months, it was announced that the band would release their EP ''Oh! My Goddess'' on September 6, 2010.<ref>https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0004627368</ref>The EP contains |
In August 2010, TRAX became a special guest for Super Junior's third Asian tour, ] on some tour dates, performing in the bridge of the song "]". Later that months, it was announced that the band would release their EP ''Oh! My Goddess'' on September 6, 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0004627368 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref>The EP contains six-tracks including its lead single of the same name.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0002045312 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref> | ||
| On November 8, 2010, they released new song "Tell Me Your Love" for ]'s drama '']''.<ref>https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/111/0000209515</ref> | On November 8, 2010, they released new song "Tell Me Your Love" for ]'s drama '']''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/111/0000209515 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref> | ||
| TRAX's third EP ''Blind'' was released on November 10, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=022&aid=0002330328|title=트랙스, '창문' 뮤비 공개…빅토리아 애절한 눈물 연기}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002273018|title=트랙스, 10일 '창문'으로 컴백..정모 자작곡 다수 수록}}</ref>The EP contains of six-tracks including the lead single "Blind".<ref>https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0004178656</ref> | TRAX's third EP ''Blind'' was released on November 10, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=022&aid=0002330328|title=트랙스, '창문' 뮤비 공개…빅토리아 애절한 눈물 연기}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002273018|title=트랙스, 10일 '창문'으로 컴백..정모 자작곡 다수 수록}}</ref>The EP contains of six-tracks including the lead single "Blind".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0004178656 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref> | ||
| On March 26, 2012, Typhoon (Jay) enlisted for his two-year ]. He received four weeks of basic military training in ] and then continued to serve as a public service worker.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=TRAX Jay to enter military next week|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012032211093337331|access-date=May 7, 2012|newspaper=10 Asia|date=March 22, 2012}}</ref> X-Mas (Kim Jung-mo) enlisted seven months later, on October 25, 2012. They were originally scheduled to enlist together, but Jung-mo's ] condition and a fractured collarbone delayed his enlistment. He served non-active duty as a public service worker for 23 months after completing four weeks of basic training.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hong|first=Grace Danbi|title=TRAX's Jung Mo to Enlist in the Army|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=16648|access-date=October 4, 2012|newspaper=enewsWorld|date=October 4, 2012|agency=CJ E&M}}</ref> Due to the members' enlistment in the military, the band took a hiatus. | On March 26, 2012, Typhoon (Jay) enlisted for his two-year ]. He received four weeks of basic military training in ] and then continued to serve as a public service worker.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=TRAX Jay to enter military next week|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012032211093337331|access-date=May 7, 2012|newspaper=10 Asia|date=March 22, 2012}}</ref> X-Mas (Kim Jung-mo) enlisted seven months later, on October 25, 2012. They were originally scheduled to enlist together, but Jung-mo's ] condition and a fractured collarbone delayed his enlistment. He served non-active duty as a public service worker for 23 months after completing four weeks of basic training.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hong|first=Grace Danbi|title=TRAX's Jung Mo to Enlist in the Army|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=16648|access-date=October 4, 2012|newspaper=enewsWorld|date=October 4, 2012|agency=CJ E&M}}</ref> Due to the members' enlistment in the military, the band took a hiatus. | ||
| ===2015–2019: Reformation as EDM trio and disbandment=== | ===2015–2019: Reformation as EDM trio and disbandment=== | ||
| In July 2015, TRAX returned to performing in their label concert ] for the first time after a three-year hiatus.<ref>https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/468/0000019406</ref> | In July 2015, TRAX returned to performing in their label concert ] for the first time after a three-year hiatus.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/468/0000019406 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref> | ||
| On January 7, they released the digital single "Road" as a part of SM Entertainment's project ]. This marked their first release since ''Blind'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000226008|title=록 그룹 트랙스, 5년만의 신곡 '길' 오늘 밤 공개}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=233902|title = 트렉스(TRAX), 7일 0시 신곡 '길 (Road)'로 5년만에 컴백|date = January 6, 2017}}</ref> | On January 7, they released the digital single "Road" as a part of SM Entertainment's project ]. This marked their first release since ''Blind'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000226008|title=록 그룹 트랙스, 5년만의 신곡 '길' 오늘 밤 공개}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=233902|title = 트렉스(TRAX), 7일 0시 신곡 '길 (Road)'로 5년만에 컴백|date = January 6, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| On February 23, 2018, TRAX released their first |
On February 23, 2018, TRAX released their first EDM single "Notorious" with LIP2SHOT featuring Sophiya, as a part of SM Entertainment project ].<ref name=edm1/><ref name=edm2/> | ||
| On March 26, 2018, it was announced that TRAX changed their name to '''TraxX''' with addition DJ and producer Ginjo to the group and would transform their music genre from rock to ].<ref name=edm1/><ref name=edm2/> On December 12, TraxX released their English-language single "Escape", which marked their first release since their revamp as an EDM trio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003108386|title=[팝's신곡]"Escape it ride"…트랙스, 록밴드→EDM그룹 성공적 변신}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003920265|title="새롭게 출발해"…트랙스, Edm으로 그린 새 시작 'Escape' [퇴근길 신곡]}}</ref> | On March 26, 2018, it was announced that TRAX changed their name to '''TraxX''' with addition DJ and producer Ginjo to the group and would transform their music genre from rock to ].<ref name=edm1/><ref name=edm2/> On December 12, TraxX released their English-language single "Escape", which marked their first release since their revamp as an EDM trio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003108386|title=[팝's신곡]"Escape it ride"…트랙스, 록밴드→EDM그룹 성공적 변신}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003920265|title="새롭게 출발해"…트랙스, Edm으로 그린 새 시작 'Escape' [퇴근길 신곡]}}</ref> | ||
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| ===2024: 20th anniversary project === | ===2024: 20th anniversary project === | ||
| On July 15, SM announced that TRAX would returned as band with releasing new single "To Be Continued" on July 17, to commemorate their 20th debut anniversary.<ref |
On July 15, SM announced that TRAX would returned as band with releasing new single "To Be Continued" on July 17, to commemorate their 20th debut anniversary.<ref name="reunion"/> | ||
| ==Band members== | ==Band members== | ||
| ===Current members=== | |||
| * ] — vocals {{small|(2004–19)}} | * ] — vocals {{small|(2004–19; 2024–present)}} | ||
| ⚫ | * ] — guitar {{small|(2004–19; 2024–present)}}; bass guitar {{small|(2018–19)}} | ||
| ===Former members=== | |||
| * ] — drums, percussion {{small|(2004–06)}} | * ] — drums, percussion {{small|(2004–06)}} | ||
| * Attack — bass guitar {{small|(2004–07)}}{{efn|Attack's departure was never formally announced by SM Entertainment, leaving his window of departure unknown.}} | * Attack — bass guitar {{small|(2004–07)}}{{efn|Attack's departure was never formally announced by SM Entertainment, leaving his window of departure unknown.}} | ||
| ⚫ | * ] — guitar {{small|(2004–19)}}; bass guitar {{small|(2018–19)}} | ||
| * Ginjo — DJ {{small|(2018–19)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_ppn&query=그룹트랙스&os=95241&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService|title=traxX 프로필|publisher=Naver|language=ko}}</ref> | * Ginjo — DJ {{small|(2018–19)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_ppn&query=그룹트랙스&os=95241&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService|title=traxX 프로필|publisher=Naver|language=ko}}</ref> | ||
| ===Timeline=== | ===Timeline=== | ||
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| ! <small>]</small><br><ref name="miak_album_sales">{{cite web|url=http://www.miak.or.kr:80/navigator.php?contents=html&usemode=list&DB=117|title=K-pop Album Sales Volume|publisher=Recording Industry Association of Korea|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219201306/http://www.miak.or.kr:80/navigator.php?contents=html&usemode=list&DB=117|archive-date=February 19, 2009}} | ! <small>]</small><br /><ref name="miak_album_sales">{{cite web|url=http://www.miak.or.kr:80/navigator.php?contents=html&usemode=list&DB=117|title=K-pop Album Sales Volume|publisher=Recording Industry Association of Korea|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219201306/http://www.miak.or.kr:80/navigator.php?contents=html&usemode=list&DB=117|archive-date=February 19, 2009}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/Kpop_200607.htm|title=''Cold Rain'' charting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061024011035/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/Kpop_200607.htm|archive-date=October 24, 2006|access-date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> | * {{cite web|url=http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/Kpop_200607.htm|title=''Cold Rain'' charting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061024011035/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/Kpop_200607.htm|archive-date=October 24, 2006|access-date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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| *{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=06&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title=''Let You Go'' charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | *{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=06&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title=''Let You Go'' charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | ||
| *{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=38&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title=''Oh! My Goddess'' charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | *{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=38&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title=''Oh! My Goddess'' charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | ||
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| * {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title="Let You Go" charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | * {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title="Let You Go" charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=38&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title="Oh! My Goddess" charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | * {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=38&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|title="Oh! My Goddess" charting|access-date=March 29, 2019}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=48¤t_year=2011&chart_Time=week|title="Blind" charting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413154708/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=48¤t_year=2011&chart_Time=week|archive-date=April 13, 2014|access-date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> | * {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=48¤t_year=2011&chart_Time=week|title="Blind" charting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413154708/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T¤t_week=48¤t_year=2011&chart_Time=week|archive-date=April 13, 2014|access-date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ! <small>]</small><br/><ref name="OriconPositions">{{cite web|title=TRAXのリリース一覧|trans-title=List of Trax's Releases|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/350456/products/release/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=November 3, 2014|language=ja}}</ref> | ! <small>]</small><br /><ref name="OriconPositions">{{cite web|title=TRAXのリリース一覧|trans-title=List of Trax's Releases|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/350456/products/release/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=November 3, 2014|language=ja}}</ref> | ||
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| | 2018 | | 2018 | ||
| | — | | — | ||
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TRAX (Korean: 트랙스; RR: Teuraekseu, formerly known as The TRAX and TraxX), was a South Korean rock band that consisted of Jay and Jungmo. Originally a four-member rock band formed by SM Entertainment and X Japan's co-founder Yoshiki in 2004, it consisted of Typhoon Jay (vocals), Rose Minwoo (drums, percussion), Attack Jungwoo (bass guitar), and Xmas Jungmo (guitar, bass guitar). Their band name is an acronym of Typhoon Rose Attack Xmas, which use as the members' nicknames.
No Min-woo and Jungwoo left the band in the period between 2006 and 2007. This resulted in the band becoming a duo with the remaining members being Jay and Jungmo. They changed their band name from The TRAX to simply TRAX. The duo kicked off with the release of the EPs Cold-Hearted Man (2010), Oh! My Goddess (2010), and Blind (2011). Thereafter, the members went into individual activities, with Jay pursuing acting and Jungmo collaborating with several artists.
On March 26, 2018, TRAX changed their name to TraxX with DJ and record producer Ginjo joining the band and changing their music genre from rock to electronic dance music.
Jay and Jungmo left SM in April 2019, putting the band's future in doubt. However, they re-formed ahead of their 20th anniversary in 2024.
History
Pre-debut
Typhoon, Rose, and Attack were introduced initially to the public through in the 2002 Survival Audition HeeJun vs. KangTa Battle of the Century. The three-members were formed to debut as rock band. With the addition of X-mas, the four-member would debuted as rock band The Trax. Prior their official debuted, they made appearance on their labelmates song BoA's "Rock With You" which released in December 2003.
2004–2007: Debut and First Rain
TRAX released their debut single "Paradox" on July 20, 2004. A few days after debuted, they held their concert on July 26 and on July 31.
Their second single "Scorpio" was simultaneously releases on November 14 in Japan and November 17 in South Korea.
TRAX released their second Japanese single "Rhapsody" on April 20, 2005. On September 12, it was announced that their third Japanese single titled "Blaze Away" would simultaneously releases in Japan and South Korea on September 14.
On May 10, 2006, drummer Rose (No Min-woo) left the band to pursue other interests. The remaining three-members release their first full-length album First Rain on July 20.
The band released their fourth Japanese single "Resolution" on August 3.
The band continue released their fifth Japanese single "Find The Way/Cold Rain" on January 24, 2007. It would be the band's last comeback with Attack, who quietly left the band without any formal announcement.
2008–2012: Cold-Hearted Man, Oh! My Goddess, Blind and military services
In late 2008, vocalist Typhoon and guitarist X-Mas joined Super Junior members Heechul and Kangin as regulars in Mnet's television series Band of Brothers. In 2009, X-Mas was also cast on a short-lived show called Oppa Band along with Super Junior member Sungmin.
They released a digital single as a project band called TRAX+Air for the Korean drama Swallow the Sun.
On January 25, 2010, they released their EP Cold-Hearted Man with lead single "Let You Go". It contains songs written and composed by both Typhoon and X-Mas, and features artists such as SHINee's Key, Wheesung and T-MAX's Shin Min-chul.
In August 2010, TRAX became a special guest for Super Junior's third Asian tour, Super Show 3 on some tour dates, performing in the bridge of the song "Don't Don". Later that months, it was announced that the band would release their EP Oh! My Goddess on September 6, 2010.The EP contains six-tracks including its lead single of the same name.
On November 8, 2010, they released new song "Tell Me Your Love" for KBS's drama Mary Stayed Out All Night.
TRAX's third EP Blind was released on November 10, 2011.The EP contains of six-tracks including the lead single "Blind".
On March 26, 2012, Typhoon (Jay) enlisted for his two-year mandatory military service. He received four weeks of basic military training in Busan and then continued to serve as a public service worker. X-Mas (Kim Jung-mo) enlisted seven months later, on October 25, 2012. They were originally scheduled to enlist together, but Jung-mo's scoliosis condition and a fractured collarbone delayed his enlistment. He served non-active duty as a public service worker for 23 months after completing four weeks of basic training. Due to the members' enlistment in the military, the band took a hiatus.
2015–2019: Reformation as EDM trio and disbandment
In July 2015, TRAX returned to performing in their label concert SM Town Live World Tour IV for the first time after a three-year hiatus.
On January 7, they released the digital single "Road" as a part of SM Entertainment's project SM Station. This marked their first release since Blind (2011).
On February 23, 2018, TRAX released their first EDM single "Notorious" with LIP2SHOT featuring Sophiya, as a part of SM Entertainment project SM Station.
On March 26, 2018, it was announced that TRAX changed their name to TraxX with addition DJ and producer Ginjo to the group and would transform their music genre from rock to EDM. On December 12, TraxX released their English-language single "Escape", which marked their first release since their revamp as an EDM trio.
On April 30, 2019, Jay and Jungmo left SM Entertainment after their contracts expired and effectly the band disbanded.
2024: 20th anniversary project
On July 15, SM announced that TRAX would returned as band with releasing new single "To Be Continued" on July 17, to commemorate their 20th debut anniversary.
Band members
Current members
Former members
- Rose — drums, percussion (2004–06)
- Attack — bass guitar (2004–07)
- Ginjo — DJ (2018–19)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR | |||
| Cold Rain (초우) |
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19 |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR | |||
| Let You Go (가슴이 차가운 남자) |
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6 | — |
| Oh! My Goddess (오! 나의 여신님) |
|
5 | |
| Blind (창문) |
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8 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR |
JPN | ||||
| Korean | |||||
| "Paradox" | 2004 | 37 | — |
|
Paradox single album |
| "Scorpio" (Korean ver.) | 26 | — |
|
Scorpio single album | |
| "Cold Rain" (초우) | 2006 | — | — | — | Cold Rain |
| "Let You Go" (가슴이 차가운 남자) | 2010 | 20 | — | Let You Go | |
| "Oh! My Goddess" (오! 나의 여신님) | 30 | — | Oh! My Goddess | ||
| "Blind" (창문) | 2011 | 115 | — | Blind | |
| "Road" | 2017 | — | — | SM Station Season 1 | |
| "Notorious" (with LIP2SHOT feat. Sophiya) |
2018 | — | — | SM Station Season 2 | |
| "To Be Continued" (계속될 이야기) | 2024 | TBA | |||
| Japanese | |||||
| "Scorpio" (Japanese ver.) | 2004 | — | 28 | — | Scorpio single album |
| "Rhapsody" | 2005 | — | 95 | Rhapsody single album | |
| "Blaze Away" | — | 129 | Blaze Away single album | ||
| "Resolution" | 2006 | — | — | Resolution single album | |
| "Find The Way / Cold Rain (初雨)" | 2007 | — | 189 | Non-album single | |
| English | |||||
| "Escape" | 2018 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes release did not chart or was not released in that region. "N/A" denotes data is unavailable. | |||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales | Album |
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| KOR | ||||
| "Tri-Angle" (TVXQ feat. BoA and TRAX) |
2004 | — | — | Tri-Angle |
| "Free Your Mind" (TVXQ feat. TRAX) |
2005 | Rising Sun | ||
| "—" denotes release did not chart. "N/A" denotes data is unavailable. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales | Album |
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| "Fate" (운명) | 2009 | — | — | Swallow the Sun OST |
| "Heaven" (하늘아) | 2012 | — | God of War OST | |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. "N/A" denotes data is unavailable. | ||||
Concerts
Headlining
- TRAX 1st Concert (July 24, 2004)
- TRAX 2nd Concert (July 31, 2004)
Concert participation
- SM Summer Town Festival (2006)
- SM Town Summer Concert (2007)
- SM Town Live '08 (2008–2009)
- SM Town Live '10 World Tour (2010–2011)
- SM Town Live World Tour III (2012)
- SM Town Live World Tour IV (2015)
- SM Town Live World Tour V (2016)
- SM Town Live World Tour VI (2017)
Related publications
- 1st Story Book - BLAST (December 1, 2004)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Rock Video | "Paradox" | Nominated |
Notes
- Charted on the RIAK monthly album chart.
- Charted on the RIAK monthly album chart.
- Attack's departure was never formally announced by SM Entertainment, leaving his window of departure unknown.
References
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- "[단독]트랙스, Sm 떠난다…15년 만에 전속계약 종료".
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- "슈주 강인-희철, 세기의 밴드 '비틀즈' 완벽 재현". Sports Khan. October 26, 2008.
- "'오빠밴드' 김정모 "고독한 천재? 아직 멀었죠"". Star News Korea. July 14, 2009.
- "Trax + Air Unite". Archived from the original on September 9, 2009.
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- "뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예".
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- "뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예".
- "트랙스, '창문' 뮤비 공개…빅토리아 애절한 눈물 연기".
- "트랙스, 10일 '창문'으로 컴백..정모 자작곡 다수 수록".
- "뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예".
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- "뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예".
- "록 그룹 트랙스, 5년만의 신곡 '길' 오늘 밤 공개".
- "트렉스(TRAX), 7일 0시 신곡 '길 (Road)'로 5년만에 컴백". January 6, 2017.
- "[팝's신곡]"Escape it ride"…트랙스, 록밴드→EDM그룹 성공적 변신".
- ""새롭게 출발해"…트랙스, Edm으로 그린 새 시작 'Escape' [퇴근길 신곡]".
- Jang, Jin-ri (April 30, 2019). [단독]'SM의 산증인' 트랙스, 15년 만에 친정 떠난다…아름다운 이별[종합]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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- "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
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- "Oh! My Goddess charting". Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- "Blind charting". Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- "November 2011 Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- ""Let You Go" charting". Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ""Oh! My Goddess" charting". Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ""Blind" charting". Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
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- "2004 MKMF part 1" Archived August 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Mwave. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
External links
- Official website Archived January 25, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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