Eternity (VIXX song)
| "Eternity" | ||||
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| Single by VIXX | ||||
| from the album Eternity | ||||
| B-side |
"Sad Ending" "Love LaLaLa" | |||
| Released | May 27, 2014 | |||
| Format | CD, digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, electronic, Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Jellyfish Entertainment | |||
| Writer(s) | Kim Eana, Ravi | |||
| Producer(s) | Hyuk Shin, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK, siyeonking! | |||
| VIXX Korean singles chronology | ||||
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"Eternity" (Hangul: 기적; RR: Gijeok; lit. "Miracle") is a song recorded by South Korean idol group VIXX. It was released physically and as a digital single on May 27, 2014 through Jellyfish Entertainment. The song served as VIXX's lead single for their fourth single album of the same name. "Eternity" was written by prolific lyricist Kim Eana, who also wrote VIXX's last four title tracks. The songs lyrics portray the fantasy of time, and is about the miracle of love that exists in the moment and forever.[1]
The song's music video was directed by Hong Won Ki of ZanyBros, who directed most of their previous music videos.
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.[2][3][4]
On May 26 the official video for "Eternity" was released on VIXX's YouTube channel.
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'."[5]
"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 and theme
"Eternity" was composed by veteran composer Hyuk Shin along with a team consisting of Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK, siyeonking! The track has an emotional melody line along with sad lyrics that express a man's search for eternal love, which match perfectly with VIXX’s vocals. The track blends VIXX’s distinct sound into a high energy EDM-infused song.[6] The pulsing background beat creates anticipation towards the danceable chorus, with he lyrics being written by writer Kim Eana, and the rap being written by Ravi.[7]
Promotions
Live Performances
VIXX began promoting the single on May 29 on Mnet's M! Countdown. They followed that will subsequent stages on the various music programs including KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core, SBS's Inkigayo and MBC Music's Show Champion.
Music show awards
| Network | TV program | Date | Other nominees |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS | Inkigayo[8] | June 8 [6,456 points] | Infinite, Gary & Jung-in |
| MBC | Show Champion[9] | June 11 | Various |
Music video
Background
The music video was directed by Hong Won Ki of Zanybros.
Credits and personnel
- VIXX - vocals
- Cha Hakyeon (N) - Lead vocals, background vocals
- Jung Taekwoon (Leo) - Main vocals, background vocals
- Lee Jaehwan (Ken) - Main vocals, background vocals
- Kim Wonsik (Ravi) - rap, songwriting
- Lee Hongbin - vocals
- Han Sanghyuk - vocals
- Kim Eana - songwriting
- Hyuk Shin - producer, music
- Deanfluenza - producer, music
- 2xxx! - producer, music
- DK - producer, music
- siyeonking! - producer, music
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon Singles Chart)[10] | 7 |
| South Korea (Gaon Monthly Singles Chart)[11] | 57 |
| South Korea (Gaon Weekly Mobile Ringtone Chart)[12] | 40 |
| South Korea (Gaon Social Chart)[13] | 2 |
| Billboard K-Pop Hot 100[14] | 25 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | May 27, 2014 | CD, Digital download | Jellyfish Entertainment |
| South Korea | |||
References
- ↑ "VIXX Returns with a Little ‘VOODOO’". 24-7Kpop. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "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’s "Eternity" is Short and Sweet". Seoulbeats. 31 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX Pauses Dark Concepts for "Eternity"". MTVK. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX’s 1st Win with "Eternity" on SBS Inkigayo, Performances from Taeyang, EXO, ZE:A, Boyfriend, U-KISS, and More!". Soompi. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX win their next trophy on 'Show Champion' with 'Eternity'". Allkpop. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – May 25, 2014 to May 31, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – May 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 1 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Mobile ringtone – June 8, 2014 to June 14, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Social – May 26, 2014 to June 1, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ "K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
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