VIXX

VIXX

VIXX at One Fine Day Press Conference 2015 (From left to right: Hyuk, Ravi, Hongbin, Ken, Leo and N)
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2012–present
Labels Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ E&M Music and Live
CJ Victor Entertainment (Japan)
Website realvixx.com
Members
  • N
  • Leo
  • Ken
  • Ravi
  • Hongbin
  • Hyuk

VIXX (Korean: 빅스; acronym for Voice, Visual, Value in Excelsis) is a six member South Korean boy band, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment.[1][2] All members participated in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL[1][2][3][4][5] and were chosen via an elimination system through viewer votes.[2][6] The name, VIXX, was also chosen by viewer votes.[2] VIXX consists of N, Leo, Ken, Ravi, Hongbin, and Hyuk.

History

Pre-debut

Before debuting, the VIXX members were 6 of 10 contestants featured in the Mnet reality show Mydol.[2][3][4][5] N, Leo, Hongbin and Ravi were featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" music video.[7] N, Leo, and Ravi were also featured in Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up".[8] Hongbin was featured in Seo In-guk's "Tease Me".[9]

2012: Superhero, Rock Ur Body and Jelly Christmas 2012 Heart Project

VIXX at KCON 2012 From Left to Right Hyuk N Ravi Hongbin Ken Leo

VIXX debuted with "Super Hero"[5] on May 24, 2012[2] on M! Countdown.[1][3][4] Their first overseas performance was at the Otakon Convention in Baltimore, Maryland on July 27.[10][11]

On August 14, VIXX released their second single album, as well as the music video for the title song, "Rock Ur Body".[12] The group also attended KCON 2012 on October 13.[13]

VIXX was also part of Jellyfish's winter project, Jelly Christmas 2012 Heart Project, with their label mates Lee Seok Hoon, Park Hyo Shin, Seo In-guk and Sung Shi Kyung. On December 5, the title track, "Because It's Christmas", was released digitally.[14]

2013: On and On, Hyde, Jekyll, Voodoo and Jelly Christmas 2013

On January 6, VIXX pre-released a single, "Don't Want to Be an Idol", from their third single album, On and On.[15] The title song, "On and On", was then released on January 17 along with the album itself.[16]

The title song, "Hyde", and the mini-album, Hyde, was released on May 20.[17] The title song, "G.R.8.U", of the repackaged album, Jekyll, was released on July 31. It debuted at #1 on three online music charts, namely Bugs, Naver Music and Soribada.

On November 8, VIXX pre-released a single, as well as the music video for the song, "Only U", from their upcoming full-length album, Voodoo. On November 20, the title song, "Voodoo Doll", was released and on November 25, the album itself was released. On December 6, VIXX grabbed the top spot for that week's episode of Music Bank with "Voodoo Doll", making it their first music show win since their debut.[18]

The artists of Jellyfish Entertainment, including VIXX, released their annual Christmas song on December 10, titled "Winter Confession" for Jelly Christmas 2013. The song topped the Instiz chart for 2 weeks in a row, the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 charts and also the Gaon charts.[19][20][21]

2014: Eternity, Darkest Angels and Error

On March 5, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that VIXX would be having a comeback in mid-April or early May.[22] On May 18, the title of VIXX's fourth single album, Eternity, was revealed through the group's official fancafe and the music video teaser was released on May 22. On May 27, the music video for "Eternity" was released along with the album itself.

On May 19, Jellyfish revealed that VIXX will be making their debut into the Japanese market with a full-length album, Darkest Angels, on July 2.[23][24]

On June 15 ,VIXX together wtih Girls' Generation, EXO, B2ST, 4minute, B1A4, A Pink, BTOB and more, paritcipate in 2014 DREAM CONCERT at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. VIXX perform with "Eternity" and "Voodoo Doll". They speacial stage Dance Battlt wtih BTOB.[25]

On June 20, it was announced that VIXX will be attending KCON from August 9–10. This is VIXX's 2nd year attending, the first being in 2012.[26] They also get some awarsd that were voted from their fanclub. They get Best Visual and Best Actor from KCON 2014.[27]

On September 25, Jellyfish Entertainment confirmed that VIXX will be having a comeback on October 14.[28] On October 4, the title song and track list of VIXX's second mini-album were revealed via their official site.[29][30] On October 10, VIXX released the music video teaser for "Error" and the music video was released along with the mini-album, Error on October 14.[31][32] On December 10, VIXX released the Japanese version of "Error", which included also the Japanese version of "Youth Hurts".

2015: Boys' Record,

On January 16, it was reported that VIXX was planning a February comeback with a new remake album.[33] On February 11, R.ef's "Farewell Formula" was revealed as the title track for the new remake album via VIXX's social media accounts.[34] On February 20, the music video teaser for "Love Equation" was released. On February 24, Boys' Record was released along with the music video for "Love Equation".

Members

Discography

Main article: VIXX discography

Filmography

Television Drama

Year Channel Title Member Role Notes
2013 SBS The Heirs All As themselves Cameo (Ep. 4)
2014 MBC Hotel King N Noah Supporting role
MBC Every 1 Boarding House No. 24 Ken Lee Jaehwan Main role
SBS Glorious Day Hongbin Yoo Ji-ho Supporting role
2015 SBS Family Outing N Cha Hak-yeon Supporting role

Reality Shows

Year Channel Title Notes
2012 Mnet MyDOL Their pre-debut survival show
SBS MTV VIXX's MTV Diary Their first reality show
2013 SBS MTV Plan V Diary Their second reality show
Mnet Japan VIXX File Their third reality show
2015 MBC VIXX's One Fine Day Their fourth reality show

Variety Shows

Year Channel Title Member Notes
2012 MBC All The K-Pop N, Ken, Hongbin Regular guest
TVN The Romantic & Idol Season 2 N Cast member
2013 KBS2 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 All Guest
KBS 1:100 N, Ken Guest
SBS Star King N, Ken Guest
MBC Quiz to Change the World N, Ken Guest
QTV Young Men Communications : Eunhee Counseling Center All Guest
MBC 2013 Idol Star Olympics Championships N, Leo Team C Participant
MBC 2013 Idol Star Athletics-Archery Championships N Team J Participant
2014 Mnet Beatles' Code 3 All Guest
MBC 2014 Idol Star Athletics Championships Hongbin, Hyuk, Ken, Ravi, Leo Team C Participant
Mnet 4 Things Show N Main star
Mnet Dirty Talk N, Ken, Hongbin, Hyuk Guest
MBC Every 1 Hitmaker N, Hyuk Cast member
SBS Law of the Jungle (TV series) Hyuk Cast member (Brazil edition)
MBC Every 1 Weekly Idol N, Hyuk Guest
SBS Star King Ken, Hongbin, Hyuk Guest
KBS2 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 Leo, Ravi Guest
MBC Every 1 Weekly Idol All Guest
TVN First Day Of Work Season 3 N Cast member
MBC Every 1 Hitmaker Season 2 N, Hyuk Cast member
2015 SBS Running Man N Guest
MBC Every 1 Bachelor's Party N Cast member
MBC Every 1 Weekly Idol Hyuk Guest
MBC Idol Sports Championship Leo, Ken, Ravi, Hongbin Participant
SBS Star King N, Hyuk Guest

Musical

Year Title Member Role Notes
2014 Full House Leo Lee Young-jae Main role

MC

Year Channel Title Member Notes
2013 SBS MTV The Show N Special MC
MBC Music Show Champion True Back Show N Regular MC
MBC Music Show Champion N Special MC
SBS MTV The Show N, Ravi Special MC
2014 MBC Show! Music Core N Special MC
Mnet Mnet Wide Open Studio N, Hyuk Guest MC
MBC Show! Music Core N Special MC
MBC Music Show Champion N, Ken, Hongbin Special MC
2015 SBS MTV The Show Hongbin Regular MC
MBC Show! Music Core N Regular MC

Videography

Music videos

Year Song Notes Official MV
Korean
2012 "Super Hero" RealVIXX
"Rock Ur Body" Guest appearance by Dasom of SISTAR RealVIXX
2013 "On and On" RealVIXX
"Hyde" RealVIXX
"G.R.8.U" RealVIXX
"Girls, Why?" With female duo OKDAL RealVIXX
"Only U" RealVIXX
"Voodoo Doll" RealVIXX
"Voodoo Doll (Clean Version)" "RealVIXX"
2014 "Eternity" RealVIXX
"Eternity (Dance ver,)" RealVIXX
"Error" Guest Appearance by Youngji of KARA RealVIXX
"Error (Lip&Dance ver.)" RealVIXX
2015 Love Equation RealVIXX
Japanese
2014 "Error (Short ver.)" CJVE

Other Videos

Year Song Notes
2012 Because It's Christmas Jellyfish Entertainment Collaboration
2014 Blossom Tears Leo Duet with LYN.
Stress Come On Big Byung Project Group. (N, Hyuk, Jackson (GOT7), Sungjae (BTOB).
2015 Ojingeo Doenjang Big Byung Project Group. (N, Hyuk, Jackson (GOT7), Sungjae (BTOB).

Music Video Appearances

Year Music video Artist(s) Official video Member
2011 "Shake It Up" Seo In-guk YouTube N, Leo, Hongbin, Ravi
2012 "Let This Die" Brian Joo YouTube N, Leo, Ravi
"Let This Die" (Extended Eng Ver.) Brian Joo YouTube N, Leo, Hongbin, Ravi
"Tease Me" Seo In-guk YouTube Hongbin
2014 "Peppermint Chocolate" K.Will, MAMAMOO, Wheesung YouTube Hongbin, N

Concerts/tours

Awards and nominations

For more details on this topic, see List of awards and nominations received by VIXX.

VIXX have been recipients of 22 awards from South Korean and International events. They started to gain recognition in 2013, one year after their debut. They received their first award at SBS MTV Best of The Best 2013 and received first Main Prize "Bonsang Awards" at 23rd Seoul Music Awards. They received first music programme award at "Music Bank" with Voodoo Doll.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "VIXX's Hong Bin receives praise for his identical looks to singer Se7en". allkpop. 18 May 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Upcoming group VIXX releases 3rd video teaser for "Super Hero"". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "VIXX to share download links for their music and teasers on Twitter". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Finalists from 'Mydol' reveal official group name, Vixx". allkpop. 10 May 2012.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "VIXX to watch the last episode of 'Mydol' with their fans at a movie theater". allkpop. 31 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "Sung Si Kyung to feature debut process of idol stars through 'Mydol'". allkpop. 28 March 2012.
  7. ↑ Brian Joo (브라이언) - Let This Die (Extended Eng Ver.). 31 Jan 2012.
  8. ↑ Seo In Guk (서인국) "SHAKE IT UP" Music Video. 8 Aug 2011.
  9. ↑ 서인국 - 밀고 당겨줘 (Tease Me). 12 Apr 2012.
  10. ↑ "VIXX to perform at Otakon". allkpop. 21 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  11. ↑ "Korean boy band VIXX will perform at Otakon on Friday". The Baltimore Sun. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  12. ↑ "VIXX releases "Rock Ur Body" MV ft. SISTAR's Dasom". allkpop. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  13. ↑ "4Minute and VIXX to Perform at KCON in California". Soompi. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  14. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment artists release "Because It’s Christmas" MV". allkpop. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  15. ↑ "VIXX pre-releases "Don’t Want To Be An Idol" from their 3rd single". allkpop. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  16. ↑ "VIXX releases "On and On" MV". allkpop. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  17. ↑ "VIXX Unveils Their MV for "HYDE" and Release The 1st Mini Album". koreanupdates.com. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  18. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/performances-from-dec-6th-music-bank
  19. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/jellyfish-artists-brown-eyed-soul-and-beenzino-top-instiz-chart-for-4th-week-of-december-2013
  20. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-12-28/k-pop-hot-100
  21. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/gaon-chart-releases-chart-rankings-for-december-8-december-14
  22. ↑ "VIXX, Comeback Scheduled for Mid-April or Early May". Sports Today. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  23. ↑ "VIXX to make their debut in Japan with 'Darkest Angels'". Dkpopnews. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  24. ↑ "VIXX finally makes their Japan Debut through 『DARKEST ANGELS』 ALBUM". Tower. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  25. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/check-out-performances-from-over-30-k-pop-stars-at-the-2014-dream-concert
  26. ↑ "VIXX Joins KCON 2014 Lineup". Soompi. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  27. ↑ http://www.mnetamerica.com/show/1202/163310
  28. ↑ "[단독] 빅스, 10월 14일 컴백.."더 센 콘셉트 나온다"". OSEN. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  29. ↑ "VIXX reveal tracklist for their upcoming second mini-album 'Error'". allkpop. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  30. ↑ "VIXX Releases Tracklist for Second Mini Album". Soompi. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  31. ↑ "VIXX Releases an Intense MV Teaser For "Error"". Soompi. Sylphid. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  32. ↑ "VIXX Releases MV for "Error" and New Mini Album". Soompi. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  33. ↑ "VIXX to Make February Comeback with Remake Album". Soompi. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  34. ↑ "VIXX to Cover R.ef’s "Farewell Formula" in Their Upcoming Remake Album". Soompi. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.

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