Boys' Record (VIXX single

"Boys' Record"
Single by VIXX
B-side "On a Cold Night"
"Memory"
Released February 24, 2015 (2015-02-24)
Format CD, Digital download
Genre K-pop, Dance-pop, R&B, electronic
Length 15:00
Label Jellyfish Entertainment
VIXX chronology
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(2014)		 Boys' Record
(2015)		 Chained Up
(2015)

Boys' Record is the fifth single album by the South Korean boy band VIXX. The album was released on February 24, 2015 under the label of Jellyfish Entertainment. The song "Love Equation" was used to promote the album.

Background and release

On January 16, it was reported that VIXX was planning a February comeback with a new remake album.[1] 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.[2] 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".

Composition

The EP consists of three tracks and one instrumental. The first track on the album, "Love Equation", was written by Yoon Sung-hee with the rap being written by Ravi. The song was composed by in house producers Hong Jae-Seon, MELODESIGN and Cho Yong-ho. The story being told by VIXX is how they overcome their breakups and move forward to the future. The second track "On a Cold Night" was composed by Leo and MELODESIGN with lyrics written by Leo and Ravi. The third track "Memory" was composed by MELODESIGN, Lee Seul-ki and Ravi who also wrote the lyrics.

Promotion

VIXX began promoting this single on February 24, 2015. They performed on the various music programs including KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core, SBS's Inkigayo, Mnet's, M! Countdown and MBC Music's Show Champion. VIXX gained their first win for "Love Equation" on March 3 on The Show.[3]

Tracklist

※ Bold track title means it is the promotional track in the album. The credits are adapted from the official homepage of the group.[4]

No. TitleLyricsMusicArrangement Length
1. "Love Equation" (이별공식; Ibyeolgongsik)Yoon Sung-hee, RaviHong Jae-SeonMELODESIGN, Cho Yong-ho 3:29
2. "On a Cold Night" (차가운 밤에; Chagaun Bame)Leo, Ravi (rap only)LeoMELODESIGN 3:55
3. "Memory"  RaviRaviMELODESIGN, Lee Seul-ki 3:54
4. "Love Equation" (Inst.) Hong Jae-SeonMELODESIGN, Cho Yong-ho 3:29
Total length:
 15:00

Chart performance

Albums chart

Chart Peak
position		 Sales
Gaon Monthly albums chart[5] 1
  • KOR: 94,968
Taiwan Five Music Weekly album chart 1
  • TBA

Social chart

Chart Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon Weekly social chart) 1

Awards and nominations

Awards

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Dance Performance - Male Group[6][7] "Love Equation" Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
MBC Show Champion Awards Best Audience Rating Stage[8] Won
KMC Radio Awards Best Male Dance Performance[9][10] Nominated
KpopStarz Awards Best Song Nominated

Music program awards

Song Music show Date
"Love Equation" The Show March 3, 2015 [3]
Show Champion March 4, 2015 [11]
M! Countdown March 5, 2015 [12]
Music Bank March 6, 2015 [13]
Show! Music Core March 7, 2015 [14]
Inkigayo March 8, 2015 [15]
The Show March 10, 2015 [16]
The Show March 17, 2015 [17]

Credits and personnel

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Worldwide February 24, 2015 CD, Digital download Jellyfish Entertainment
South Korea

References

  1. ↑ "VIXX to Make February Comeback with Remake Album". Soompi. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "VIXX to Cover R.ef’s "Farewell Formula" in Their Upcoming Remake Album". Soompi. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  3. 1 2 "VIXX pick up their first 'Love Equation' win on SBS MTV's 'The Show'". allkpop.com.
  4. ↑ "Special Single Album: Boys' Record". Jellyfish Entertainment. February 24, 2015. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart: February 2015". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  6. ↑ "2015 MAMA in HONG KONG Best Dance Performance - Male Group nominees". mama.mwave.me. 30 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "2015 MAMA Nominees Announced". soompi. 30 October 2015.
  8. ↑ KOREPO. December 23, 2015.
  9. ↑ "KMC AWARDS 2015 ; KMC Radio". kmc-radio.fr. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  10. ↑ KMC Awards 2015 - Results. Jan 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ "VIXX proves to have solved the 'Love Equation' with their win on 'Show Champion'". allkpop.com.
  12. ↑ "VIXX win #1 + Performances from March 5th '20th Anniversary Special' of 'M! Countdown'!". allkpop.com.
  13. ↑ "VIXX win #1 + Performances from March 6th 'Music Bank'!". allkpop.com.
  14. ↑ "VIXX win #1 + Performances from March 7th 'Show! Music Core'!". allkpop.com.
  15. ↑ "N Tears Up as VIXX Takes 6th Win This Week on "Inkigayo" with "Love Equation" - Soompi". Soompi.
  16. ↑ "NEW VIXX CONCERT POSTERS!!! + 7TH WIN WITH LOVE EQUATION!". GURUPOP.
  17. ↑ "VIXX share their thoughts on 8th trophy and first triple mutizen for 'Love Equation'". allkpop.com.

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