Boys' Record

Boys' Record
EP by VIXX
Released February 24, 2015 (2015-02-24)
Genre
Length 15:00
Label
VIXX chronology
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(2014)Error2014		 Boys' Record
(2015)		 Chained Up
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Singles from Boys' Record
  1. "Love Equation"
    Released: February 24, 2015
  2. "Destiny Love"
    Released: March 18, 2015

Boys' Record is a special 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".

On March 18, 2015, VIXX marked their first official entry into the Chinese and Taiwanese markets with the release of "命中注定 (Destiny Love)", a remake of Harlem Yu's "Destiny Love". It was released through Avex Taiwan as a special Chinese edition of Boys' Record. A music video was also released through Avex Taiwan's YouTube Channel.[3][4]

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 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.[5] The song was an all-kill on all the music shows.[6] The group achieved their first triple crown on The Show.[7]

Track listing

※ Track in Bold is the promotional track in the album. The credits are adapted from the official homepage of the group.[8]

Boys' Record
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Love Equation" (이별공식; Ibyeolgongsik)Yoon Sung-hee, RaviHong Jae-SeonMELODESIGN, Cho Yong-ho3:29
2."On a Cold Night" (차가운 밤에; Chagaun Bame)Leo, Ravi (rap only)LeoMELODESIGN3:55
3."Memory"RaviRaviMELODESIGN, Lee Seul-ki3:54
4."Love Equation" (Inst.) Hong Jae-SeonMELODESIGN, Cho Yong-ho3:29
Total length:15:00

Chart performance

Chart Peak
position		 Sales
South Korea (Gaon Monthly albums chart[9] 1
South Korea (Gaon Weekly social chart) 1
Taiwan (Five-Music) Weekly album chart 1
Billboard (US World) 9

Awards and nominations

Awards

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Dance Performance – Male Group[11][12] "Love Equation" Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
MBC Show Champion Awards Best Audience Rating Stage[13] Won
KMC Radio Awards Best Male Dance Performance[14][15] Nominated

Music program awards

Song Music show Date
"Love Equation" The Show March 3, 2015 [5]
Show Champion March 4, 2015[16]
M! Countdown March 5, 2015[17]
Music Bank March 6, 2015[18]
Show! Music Core March 7, 2015[19]
Inkigayo March 8, 2015[20]
The Show March 10, 2015[21]
The Show March 17, 2015 [7]

Personnel

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Korean single
South Korea February 24, 2015
  • CD
  • Digital download
Worldwide Digital download Jellyfish Entertainment
Chinese single
China March 18, 2015 CD, Digital download Jellyfish Entertainment, Avex Taiwan
Taiwan Jellyfish Entertainment, Avex Taiwan

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. ↑ [avex官方HD] VIXX 命中註定 (中文版) (MV完整版). Mar 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Special Single Album『Boys' Record』台壓特別版". avex.com.tw.
  5. 1 2 "VIXX pick up their first 'Love Equation' win on SBS MTV's 'The Show'". allkpop.com.
  6. ↑ "VIXX Make a Clean Sweep with #1 Win on SBS "Inkigayo" + Performances by D & E, Boyfriend, & More". Allkpop. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  7. 1 2 "VIXX share their thoughts on 8th trophy and first triple mutizen for 'Love Equation'". Allkpop. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "Special Single Album: Boys' Record". Jellyfish Entertainment. February 24, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart: February 2015". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  10. ↑ Cumulative sales for Boys' Record
  11. ↑ "2015 MAMA in HONG KONG Best Dance Performance - Male Group nominees". mama.mwave.me. 30 October 2015.
  12. ↑ "2015 MAMA Nominees Announced". soompi. 30 October 2015.
  13. ↑ KOREPO. December 23, 2015.
  14. ↑ "KMC AWARDS 2015 ; KMC Radio". kmc-radio.fr. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  15. ↑ KMC Awards 2015 - Results. Jan 8, 2016.
  16. ↑ "VIXX proves to have solved the 'Love Equation' with their win on 'Show Champion'". allkpop.com.
  17. ↑ "VIXX win #1 + Performances from March 5th '20th Anniversary Special' of 'M! Countdown'!". allkpop.com.
  18. ↑ "VIXX win #1 + Performances from March 6th 'Music Bank'!". allkpop.com.
  19. ↑ "VIXX win #1 + Performances from March 7th 'Show! Music Core'!". allkpop.com.
  20. ↑ "N Tears Up as VIXX Takes 6th Win This Week on "Inkigayo" with "Love Equation" – Soompi". Soompi.
  21. ↑ "NEW VIXX CONCERT POSTERS!!! + 7TH WIN WITH LOVE EQUATION!". GURUPOP.
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