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| + | '''TRAX''' (formerly known in Korea as '''The TRAX''') is a two member [[Korean Pop]]/[[Rock]] band formed in the summer of 2004 by [[SM Entertainment]] and produced by former [[X Japan]] member, [[YOSHIKI]]. The group was originally a four member piece, however in 2006 it was announced that [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] would left the group. In 2010 [[Attack (The TRAX)|Attack]] disappeared from the band promotions, although no official reasons were stated. | ||
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| + | The name "TRAX" stands for "recording tracks," but also stands the first letter of each member's stage name ('''T'''yphoon of the '''R'''ose '''A'''ttack on '''X'''-mas). | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
* [[Typhoon]] (Vocals) | * [[Typhoon]] (Vocals) | ||
* [[X-mas]] (Guitar) | * [[X-mas]] (Guitar) | ||
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| − | ===Former | + | ===Former Members=== |
* [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] (Drums and Guitar) | * [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] (Drums and Guitar) | ||
| + | * [[Attack (The TRAX)|Attack]] (Bass) | ||
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| − | The | + | The TRAX officially debuted in Korea on July 20, 2004, with the release of the single "[[Paradox (The TRAX)|Paradox]]", although they made their first public appearance on December 2003, as [[BoA]]'s band for her performance of "[[Rock With You]]" at the KMA. |
| − | ==Discography== | + | Short after the release of their debut single, the band was discovered by [[X Japan]]'s [[YOSHIKI]]. YOSHIKI became their producer and the band was able to debut in Japan under [[avex]]. Their Japanese debut single, "[[Scorpio]]", was also released in Korea on the same day. |
| − | === | + | |
| − | * [2004.07.20] [[Paradox (The TRAX)|Paradox]] | + | On the next year, 2005, the band released two more singles in Japan, "[[Rhapsody (TRAX)|Rhapsody]]" and "[[Blaze Away]]", and started preparing for their first Korean album. |
| − | * [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]] | + | |
| + | In May 10, 2006, [[avex]] announced on their official website that [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] left The TRAX to pursue other interests. Despite Rose's absence, The TRAX continued to work as a three-piece with support drummer [[Saku]]. Two months later, the band finally releases their first Korean album ''[[Chowoo]]''. Despite being in the middle of promotions, only one month later they released their fourth Japanese single, "[[Resolution (TRAX)|Resolution]]". | ||
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| + | Since then end of 2006 the band has being inactive, with the only release of their fifth Japanese single "[[Find the Way / Cold Rain|Find The Way / Cold Rain]]" in 2007. | ||
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| + | Three years later, in 2010, The TRAX made their come back with a slightly change on the band's name, from "The TRAX" to "TRAX". They also came back with a member less [[Attack (The TRAX)|Attack]], who was rumored to be on his military service, although no official news were announced. | ||
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| + | ==Korean Discography== | ||
| + | [[File:Paradox Promo.jpg|thumb|230px|The TRAX promoting "[[Paradox (The TRAX)|Paradox]]" (2004)]] | ||
| + | [[File:Chowoo promo.jpg|thumb|230px|The TRAX promoting ''[[Chowoo]]'' (2006)]] | ||
| + | ===Albums=== | ||
| + | * [2006.07.18] [[Chowoo]] (初雨; ''Cold Rain'') <small>('''The TRAX''')</small> | ||
| + | ===Mini-Albums=== | ||
| + | * [2010.01.25] [["Gaseumi Chagaun Namja" The 1st Mini Album]] ('가슴이 차가운 남자'; ''Let You Go'') | ||
| + | ===Singles=== | ||
| + | * [2004.07.20] [[Paradox (The TRAX)|Paradox]] <small>('''The TRAX''')</small> | ||
| + | * [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]] <small>('''The TRAX''')</small> | ||
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| + | ===Compilations=== | ||
| + | * [2004.10.13] [[Dong Bang Shin Ki]] - [[Tri-Angle (album)|TRI-ANGLE]] ''(#3 TRI-ANGLE (Extended Version) (feat. BoA and '''The TRAX''')'' | ||
| + | * [2005.09.12] [[Dong Bang Shin Ki]] - [[Rising Sun]] ''(#10 Free your mind (feat. '''The TRAX''')'' | ||
| + | * [2006.06.21] [['06 Summer SMTown|'06 SUMMER SMTOWN]] ''(#7 Neoeopssi (Without You))'' | ||
| + | * [2006.11.02] [[Hyena OST]] ''(#2 Go Go, #7 My Tears)'' | ||
| + | * [2006.12.12] [[2006 Winter SMTown|2006 WINTER SMTOWN]] ''(#8 Alone)'' | ||
| + | * [2007.01.19] [[Billy Jean Look At Me OST]] ''(#5 Angels (Ballad Version))'' | ||
| + | * [2009.08.20] [[Swallow the Sun OST]] ''(#1 Unmyeong, #2 Mokssori, #4 Geu Jarie)'' | ||
| − | === | + | ==Japanese Discography== |
| + | ===Singles=== | ||
* [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]] | * [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]] | ||
| − | * [2005.04.20] [[Rhapsody ( | + | * [2005.04.20] [[Rhapsody (TRAX)|Rhapsody]] |
* [2005.09.14] [[Blaze Away]] | * [2005.09.14] [[Blaze Away]] | ||
| − | * [2006.08.23] [[Resolution]] | + | * [2006.08.23] [[Resolution (TRAX)|Resolution]] |
| − | * [2007.01.24] [[Find the Way / Cold Rain| | + | * [2007.01.24] [[Find the Way / Cold Rain -Hatsu Ame-|Find The Way / Cold Rain -Hatsu Ame-]] (初雨) |
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===Compilations=== | ===Compilations=== | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [2004.12.08] [[Windstruck OST]] ''(#18 Tears (TRAX Version))'' |
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | * On September 3, 2006, [[ | + | * On September 3, 2006, [[Super Junior]] member [[Choi Shi Won]] filled in as the support drummer for a performance of "[[Chowoo (Cold Rain)]]" on [[SBS Inkigayo]]. |
| − | * [[Typhoon]] has often called [[ | + | * [[Typhoon]] has often called [[Super Junior]]'s [[Kim Hee Chul]] "girlfriend." The two have been good friends since their days as [[SM Entertainment]] trainees. They also used to live together. |
* Rumors surfaced that former member [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] was the biological son of [[YOSHIKI]]. However, this was proven to be false. | * Rumors surfaced that former member [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] was the biological son of [[YOSHIKI]]. However, this was proven to be false. | ||
* [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] has joined another 4-member rock band named [[The Romantist]] as a guitarist. | * [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] has joined another 4-member rock band named [[The Romantist]] as a guitarist. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.thetrax.com Official Korean Website] | * [http://www.thetrax.com Official Korean Website] | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://avexnet.jp/id/traxx/index.html Avex network Japanese Profile] |
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[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] | ||
[[Category:K-Rock]] | [[Category:K-Rock]] | ||
Revision as of 15:38, 22 August 2010
TRAX (formerly known in Korea as The TRAX) is a two member Korean Pop/Rock band formed in the summer of 2004 by SM Entertainment and produced by former X Japan member, YOSHIKI. The group was originally a four member piece, however in 2006 it was announced that Rose would left the group. In 2010 Attack disappeared from the band promotions, although no official reasons were stated.
The name "TRAX" stands for "recording tracks," but also stands the first letter of each member's stage name (Typhoon of the Rose Attack on X-mas).
Contents
Members
Former Members
Information
The TRAX officially debuted in Korea on July 20, 2004, with the release of the single "Paradox", although they made their first public appearance on December 2003, as BoA's band for her performance of "Rock With You" at the KMA.
Short after the release of their debut single, the band was discovered by X Japan's YOSHIKI. YOSHIKI became their producer and the band was able to debut in Japan under avex. Their Japanese debut single, "Scorpio", was also released in Korea on the same day.
On the next year, 2005, the band released two more singles in Japan, "Rhapsody" and "Blaze Away", and started preparing for their first Korean album.
In May 10, 2006, avex announced on their official website that Rose left The TRAX to pursue other interests. Despite Rose's absence, The TRAX continued to work as a three-piece with support drummer Saku. Two months later, the band finally releases their first Korean album Chowoo. Despite being in the middle of promotions, only one month later they released their fourth Japanese single, "Resolution".
Since then end of 2006 the band has being inactive, with the only release of their fifth Japanese single "Find The Way / Cold Rain" in 2007.
Three years later, in 2010, The TRAX made their come back with a slightly change on the band's name, from "The TRAX" to "TRAX". They also came back with a member less Attack, who was rumored to be on his military service, although no official news were announced.
Korean Discography
The TRAX promoting "Paradox" (2004)
The TRAX promoting Chowoo (2006)
Albums
- [2006.07.18] Chowoo (初雨; Cold Rain) (The TRAX)
Mini-Albums
- [2010.01.25] "Gaseumi Chagaun Namja" The 1st Mini Album ('가슴이 차가운 남자'; Let You Go)
Singles
Compilations
- [2004.10.13] Dong Bang Shin Ki - TRI-ANGLE (#3 TRI-ANGLE (Extended Version) (feat. BoA and The TRAX)
- [2005.09.12] Dong Bang Shin Ki - Rising Sun (#10 Free your mind (feat. The TRAX)
- [2006.06.21] '06 SUMMER SMTOWN (#7 Neoeopssi (Without You))
- [2006.11.02] Hyena OST (#2 Go Go, #7 My Tears)
- [2006.12.12] 2006 WINTER SMTOWN (#8 Alone)
- [2007.01.19] Billy Jean Look At Me OST (#5 Angels (Ballad Version))
- [2009.08.20] Swallow the Sun OST (#1 Unmyeong, #2 Mokssori, #4 Geu Jarie)
Japanese Discography
Singles
- [2004.12.15] Scorpio
- [2005.04.20] Rhapsody
- [2005.09.14] Blaze Away
- [2006.08.23] Resolution
- [2007.01.24] Find The Way / Cold Rain -Hatsu Ame- (初雨)
Compilations
- [2004.12.08] Windstruck OST (#18 Tears (TRAX Version))
Trivia
- On September 3, 2006, Super Junior member Choi Shi Won filled in as the support drummer for a performance of "Chowoo (Cold Rain)" on SBS Inkigayo.
- Typhoon has often called Super Junior's Kim Hee Chul "girlfriend." The two have been good friends since their days as SM Entertainment trainees. They also used to live together.
- Rumors surfaced that former member Rose was the biological son of YOSHIKI. However, this was proven to be false.
- Rose has joined another 4-member rock band named The Romantist as a guitarist.
