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TRAX promoting Oh! Naui Yeosinnim
Front: X-mas, Back: Typhoon (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).

Members

• Typhoon (Vocals)
• X-mas (Guitar)

Former Members

• Rose (Drums and Guitar)
• Attack (Bass)

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.

The TRAX promoting "Paradox" (2004)

The TRAX promoting Chowoo (2006)

TRAX promoting "Gaseumi Chagaun Namja" The 1st Mini Album (2010)

Korean Discography

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'; Cold Hearted Man)
• [2010.09.06] Oh! Naui Yeosinnim (오! 나의 여신님; Oh! My Goddess)

Singles

• [2004.07.20] Paradox (The TRAX)
• [2004.12.15] Scorpio (The TRAX)

Collaborations/Other

• [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)
• [2010.11.08] Mary Stayed Out All Night OST Part.2 (#1 Tell Me Your Love)

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 Siwon filled in as the support drummer for a performance of "Chowoo (Cold Rain)" on SBS Inkigayo.
• Typhoon has often called Super Junior's Heechul "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.

External Links

• Official Korean Website
• Avex network Japanese Profile