Eternity (VIXX EP)
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| EP by VIXX | ||||
| Released | May 27, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, Dance-pop, R&B, electronic | |||
| Length | 12:56 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | Jellyfish Entertainment | |||
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Eternity is the fourth single by the South Korean boy band VIXX. The album was released on May 27, 2014 under the label of Jellyfish Entertainment. It features the promotional single of the same name.
Background and release
On May 18, VIXX announced that they would be coming back with their fourth single album Eternity through a post on their official fancafe. They also revealed their teaser for the single in the way of a real-time countdown timer on their official website. The timer is fashioned after an old-time pocket watch clock face.[1][2][3]
Concept
A Jellyfish Entertainment representative explained, "The concept of VIXX’s 4th single album ETERNITY is a miraculous love story happening in a moment and time called forever, through 'the fantasy of time'."[4]
"VIXX's 4th single album concept is a 'time fantasy' and expresses the miraculous love story that happens in the present and for eternity."
Composition
The EP consists of three tracks and one instrumental. The first track on the album, the promotional single "Eternity" was written by award winning songwriter Kim Eana, with the rap being written by Ravi. The song was composed by Shin Hyuk, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK and siyeonking! and arranged by 2xxx! The second track "Sad Ending" was composed and arranged by Swedish producers Erik Lidbom and Jon Hallgren, with lyrics written by Lee Seu Lan of Jam Factory and Ravi. The third track "Love, LaLaLa" was composed and arranged by MELODESIGN, Keeproots & fascinating. It was written by Kim Ji-hyang, MELODESIGN and Ravi.[5]
Promotion
VIXX began promoting this single on Mnet's M! Countdown on May 29, 2014. They also performed on the various music programs including KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core, SBS's Inkigayo. VIXX gained their first win for "Eternity" on June 8 on The Music Trend.
Track listing
※ Bold means the promotional single.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length | |
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| 1. | "Eternity" | Kim Eana, Ravi | Hyuk Shin, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK, siyeonking! | 3:04 | |
| 2. | "Sad Ending" | Lee Seu Lan (Jam Factory), Ravi | Erik Lidbom, Jon Hallgren | 3:17 | |
| 3. | "Love, LaLaLa" | Kim Ji Hyang, MELODESIGN, Ravi | MELODESIGN, Keeproots, fascinating | 3:32 | |
| 4. | "Eternity (Inst.)" | Hyuk Shin, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK, siyeonking! | 3:04 | ||
Total length: |
12:56 | ||||
Chart performance
Albums chart
| Chart | Peak position |
Sales |
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| Gaon Weekly albums chart[6] | 1 |
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| Gaon Monthly albums chart[7] | 4 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| Worldwide | May 27, 2014 | CD, Digital download | Jellyfish Entertainment |
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References
- ↑ "VIXX Reveals First Eerie Teaser Image for Comeback "ETERNITY". Soompi. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX reveals a countdown timer to their next comeback, 'ETERNITY'". Allkpop. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX Announces Comeback With 'ETERNITY' Countdown Timer". Kpopstarz. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX, Exploring Time? Comeback as Six on 27th". OSEN. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX release tracklist for 'Eternity'". Dkpopnews. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album (Weekly) – May 25, 2014 to May 31, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album (Monthly) - May 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
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