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The Trax

Background information
Origin South Korea
Genre(s) Rock, K-pop
Occupation(s) Musicians
Instrument(s) Drums, Bass, Guitar
Years active 2004–present
Label(s) SM Entertainment, Avex Trax
Website Offical (Korean)
Offical (Japanese)
Members
Typhoon
Attack
X-mas
Rose (Former Member)

The TRAX is a three member Korean rock band formed in the summer of 2004 by SM Entertainment and produced by Yoshiki of X-Japan. The name "TRAX" stands for "recording tracks," but also stands the first letter of each member's stage name (Typhoon of the Rose Attack on X-mas). The band made their first public appearance for BoA's eleventh single "Rock With You."

The TRAX is active in both South Korea and Japan. However, the band is not widely recognized in South Korea because the rock genre does not play a big role in the Korean music scene. The band also does not have a strong presence in the Japanese music scene because of the over population of rock groups and the recent flood of Korean singers also trying to make their mark in Japan.

On May 10, 2006, Avex announced on their official website that Rose left The TRAX to pursue other interests. Despite Rose's absence, The TRAX continues to work as a threesome with support drummer(s).

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[edit] Members

Typhoon
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Typhoon

[edit] Typhoon

  • Real Name: Jay Kim (제이김)
  • Position: Vocals
  • Birthdate: April 8, 1984
  • Height: 182cm
  • Weight: 65kg
  • Blood Type: B
  • Favourite Artists: Soundgarden, Muse, Creed, Coldplay, Oasis, Audioslave, Chris Cornell, Linkin Park
  • Online Blog: cyworld
Rose
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Rose

[edit] Rose (Former Member)

  • Real Name: No Minwoo (노민우)
  • Position: Drums, guitar, back vocals
  • Birthdate: May 29, 1986
  • Nicknames: Rose, Hika, Rosebeetz, etc...
  • Height: 181cm
  • Weight: 63kg
  • Blood Type: O
  • Favourite Artists: KangTa, Mr.Big, HYDE, Yoshiki, Yappi, Miyavi, Bada, MUSE, QUEEN
  • Online Blog: cyworld
Attack
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Attack

[edit] Attack

  • Real Name: Kang Jungwoo (강정우)
  • Position: Bass
  • Birthdate: June 15, 1985
  • Nickname: Dul Bong
  • Height: 181cm
  • Weight: 67kg
  • Blood Type: O
  • Favourite Musicians: Kurt Cobain, Muse, Incognito, Jamiroquai, KORN, John Myung
  • Online Blog: cyworld
X-mas
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X-mas

[edit] X-mas

  • Real Name: Kim Jungmo (김정모)
  • Position: Guitar
  • Birthdate: March 26, 1985
  • Nicknames: Gammo
  • Height: 184cm
  • Weight: 64kg
  • Blood Type: O
  • Favourite Musicians: Mr Big, Loudness, X-Japan, Cho YongPil, Queen, Brian May, Paul Gilbert, S.E.N.S, Steve Barakatt, Dir en Grey, Janne da Arc, Eric Johnson, Shin JoongHyun, Shin DaeChul, Kim SeHwang
  • Online Blog: cyworld

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

Single Cover Single Title Tracklist
Paradox (Korea)
  1. Paradox
  2. On the Road
  3. Are You Ready?
Scorpio (Japan)
  1. Scorpio
  2. Tears (X-Japan Cover)
  3. Beat Traitor
  4. Knife
Scorpio (Korea)
  1. Scorpio
  2. Tears
  3. Beat Traitor
  4. Knife
  5. Over the Rainbow (Piano Version)
  6. Over the Rainbow (Rock Version)
Rhapsody (Japan)
  1. Rhapsody
  2. Vampire
Blaze Away (Japan)
  1. Blaze Away
  2. End of the World
  3. It's a MONSTER
Resolution (Japan)
  1. Resolution
  2. Criminal Scream

[edit] Albums

Album Number Album Cover Album Title Tracklist
1st 초우 (初雨)
  1. 영혼을 감싸안아
  2. 축제 (Carnival)
  3. 초우 (初雨)
  4. Liez
  5. Paradise
  6. CRAZY
  7. Total Eclipse
  8. This Love
  9. Sad Wedding Song
  10. Paradox
  11. Scorpio

[edit] Joint Discography

Album Cover Album Title Tracklist
SMTOWN Summer 2006
  1. 태양은 가득히 (Red Sun) - SM TOWN
  2. 오아시스 (Oasis) - TVXQ
  3. Dancing Out - Super Junior
  4. 한 여름밤의 고백 (Summer Night Love) - Kang Ta
  5. TOUCH - BoA
  6. Catch the shooting star - TSZX
  7. 너없이 (Without You) - The TRAX
  8. Raindrops - Hyeon Jin
  9. Shake - Black Beat
  10. Smile! - Super Junior
  11. 태양은 가득히 (Red Sun) Instrumental
Hyena O.S.T.
  1. The Night Chicago Died - Super Junior - K.R.Y.
  2. Go! Go! - The TRAX
  3. 한 사람만을 - Super Junior - K.R.Y.
  4. 0 (영 ; 零) - HyeonJin
  5. Smile - Super Junior - Kyu Hyun
  6. Bossa Cha Cha - Lee Yoon Jae
  7. My Tears - The TRAX
  8. 그대 떠나가는 길에
  9. Drive
  10. The Night Chicago Died (Instrumental)
SMTOWN Winter 2006
  1. Snow Dream - SM TOWN
  2. 내가 그대 없이 (When We'll Be Together) - TVXQ
  3. Tic! Toc! - Super Junior
  4. Dreams Come True - TSZX
  5. 그것뿐이에요 (Just You) - Super Junior - K.R.Y.
  6. White Christmas - Kang Ta
  7. DOTCH - BoA
  8. Alone - The TRAX
  9. Heaven - Zhang Li Yin
  10. Without You - Black Beat
  11. 눈의 이야기 (Winter of Memories) - Hyeon Jin
  12. I Love Hoya - Chu Gah Yuhl
  13. Joyful Day - Song Kwang Sik

[edit] Trivia

  • On September 3, 2006, Choi Si Won of the group Super Junior filled in as the support drummer for a performance of "초우 (初雨)" on "SBS Inkigayo".
  • Typhoon has often called Kim Hee Chul of the group Super Junior his "girlfriend." The two have been good friends since their days as SM Entertainment trainees.
  • Rumors surfaced that former member Rose was the biological son of Yoshiki. However, this was proven to be false.
  • Former member Rose is currently the guitarist for the underground rock band "The Romantist."

[edit] External links

SM Entertainment

BoA | Kangta | TVXQ | Super Junior | The TRAX | Black Beat | Dana | TSZX | Zhang Li Yin | Fly to the Sky | H.O.T. | Moon Hee Jun | S.E.S. | Shinhwa | Isak N Jiyeon

See also List of South Korean companies

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