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'''The TRAX''' (aka TRAX) is a three member Korean rock band formed in the summer of 2004 by [[SM Entertainment]] and produced by former [[X Japan]], [[YOSHIKI]].
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[[File:Oh! Naui Yeosinnim prom.jpg|thumb|280px|TRAX promoting ''[[Oh! Naui Yeosinnim]]'' <br>Front: [[Jung Mo]], Back: [[Jay (TRAX)|Jay]] (2010)]]
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'''TraxX''' (formerly known in Korea as '''The TRAX''' or just '''TRAX''') is a two member [[K-Pop|Korean pop]]/[[K-Rock|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 [[No Min Woo|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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In March 2018, the band made a name change to the '''TraxX''', shedding their previous rock image to become an EDM group.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
* [[Typhoon]] (Vocals)
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* [[Jay (TRAX)|Jay]] <small>(formerly Typhoon)</small> (Vocals)
* [[X-mas]] (Guitar)
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* [[Jung Mo]] <small>(formerly X-mas)</small> (Guitar)
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* [[GINJO]] (DJ)
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===Former Members===
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* [[No Min Woo|Rose]] (Drums and Guitar)
 
* [[Attack (The TRAX)|Attack]] (Bass)
 
* [[Attack (The TRAX)|Attack]] (Bass)
  
===Former Member===
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==Information==
* [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] (Drums and Guitar)
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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.  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).
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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.
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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.
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In May 10, 2006, [[avex]] announced on their official website that [[No Min Woo|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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[[File:Paradox Promo.jpg|thumb|230px|The TRAX promoting "[[Paradox (The TRAX)|Paradox]]" (2004)]]
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[[File:Chowoo promo.jpg|thumb|230px|The TRAX promoting ''[[Chowoo]]'' (2006)]]
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[[File:Gaseumi Chagaun Namja The 1st Mini Album promo.jpg|thumb|230px|TRAX promoting ''[["Gaseumi Chagaun Namja" The 1st Mini Album]]'' (2010)]]
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==Korean Discography==
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===Albums===
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* [2006.07.18] [[Chowoo]] (初雨; ''Cold Rain'') <small>('''The TRAX''')</small>
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [2010.01.25] [["Gaseumi Chagaun Namja" The 1st Mini Album]] ('가슴이 차가운 남자'; ''Cold Hearted Man'')
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* [2010.09.06] [[Oh! Naui Yeosinnim]] (오! 나의 여신님; ''Oh! My Goddess'')
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* [2011.11.10] [["Changmun" The 3rd Mini Album]] (창문)
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===Singles===
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* [2004.07.20] [[Paradox (The TRAX)|Paradox]] <small>('''The TRAX''')</small>
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* [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]] <small>('''The TRAX''')</small>
  
==Information==
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===Digital Singles===
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). The band made their first public appearance for [[BoA]]'s eleventh single [[Rock With You]]. The TRAX is active in both [[South Korea]] and [[Japan]]. However, the band is not widely recognized in South Korea because the rock genre does not play a big role in the Korean music scene. On May 10, 2006, [[avex trax]] announced on their official website that [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] left TRAX to pursue other interests. Despite Rose's absence, TRAX continues to work as a three-piece with support drummer Saku.
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* [2012.05.04] [[Soldier OST Part.3]] (무신)
  
==Discography==
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===Collaborations/Other===
===Korean Singles===
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* [2004.10.13] [[Dong Bang Shin Ki]] - [[Tri-Angle (album)|TRI-ANGLE]] ''(#3 TRI-ANGLE (Extended Version) (feat. BoA and '''The TRAX''')''
* [2004.07.20] [[Paradox (The TRAX)|Paradox]]
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* [2005.09.12] [[Dong Bang Shin Ki]] - [[Rising Sun]] ''(#10 Free your mind (feat. '''The TRAX''')''
* [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]]
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* [2006.06.21] [['06 Summer SMTown|'06 SUMMER SMTOWN]] ''(#7 Neoeopssi (Without You))''
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* [2006.11.02] [[Hyena OST]] ''(#2 Go Go, #7 My Tears)''
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* [2006.12.12] [[2006 Winter SMTown|2006 WINTER SMTOWN]] ''(#8 Alone)''
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* [2007.01.19] [[Billy Jean Look At Me OST]] ''(#5 Angels (Ballad Version))''
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* [2009.08.20] [[Swallow the Sun OST]] ''(#1 Unmyeong, #2 Mokssori, #4 Geu Jarie)''
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* [2010.11.08] [[Mary Stayed Out All Night OST Part.2]] ''(#1 Tell Me Your Love)''
  
===Japanese Singles===
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==Japanese Discography==
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===Singles===
 
* [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]]
 
* [2004.12.15] [[Scorpio]]
* [2005.04.20] [[Rhapsody (The TRAX)|Rhapsody]]
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* [2005.04.20] [[Rhapsody (TRAX)|Rhapsody]]  
 
* [2005.09.14] [[Blaze Away]]
 
* [2005.09.14] [[Blaze Away]]
* [2006.08.23] [[Resolution]]
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* [2006.08.23] [[Resolution (TRAX)|RESOLUTION]]
* [2007.01.24] [[Find the Way / Cold Rain|Find The Way / Cold Rain]] (Find The Way / Cold Rain-初雨-)
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* [2007.01.24] [[Find the Way / Cold Rain -Hatsu Ame-|Find The Way / Cold Rain -Hatsu Ame-]] (初雨)
 
 
===Korean Albums===
 
* [2006.07.18] [[First Rain|ChoWoo]] (초우 (初雨))
 
  
 
===Compilations===
 
===Compilations===
* [2006.08.21] [['06 Summer SMTown]] ''(# 7 Neoeopssi (Without You))''
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* [2004.12.08] [[Windstruck OST]] ''(#18 Tears (TRAX Version))''
* [2006.03.11] [[Hyena Original Soundtrack (TVN Drama)]]
 
* [2006.12.12] [[2006 Winter SMTown]] ''(# 8 Alone)''
 
* [2006.12.14] [[Snow Flower Original Soundtrack]]
 
* [2007.01.23] [[Billy Jean Look At Me Original Soundtrack]]
 
* [2010.07.xx] [[2010 SMTOWN Summer Album]] ''(# 7 Every Night)''
 
 
 
==Trivia==
 
* On September 3, 2006, [[Choi Shi Won]] of the group [[Super Junior]] filled in as the support drummer for a performance of [[First Rain|ChoWoo]] on [[SBS Inkigayo]].
 
* [[Typhoon]] has often called [[Kim Hee Chul]] of the group [[Super Junior]] his "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.
 
* [[Rose (The TRAX)|Rose]] has joined another 4-member rock band named [[The Romantist]] as a guitarist.
 
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.thetrax.com Official Korean Website]
 
* [http://www.thetrax.com Official Korean Website]
* [http://www.trax-net.jp Official Japanese Website]
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* [http://avexnet.jp/id/traxx/index.html Avex network Japanese Profile]
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Latest revision as of 07:57, 6 October 2018

TRAX promoting Oh! Naui Yeosinnim
Front: Jung Mo, Back: Jay (2010)

TraxX (formerly known in Korea as The TRAX or just 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.

In March 2018, the band made a name change to the TraxX, shedding their previous rock image to become an EDM group.

Members

  • Jay (formerly Typhoon) (Vocals)
  • Jung Mo (formerly X-mas) (Guitar)
  • GINJO (DJ)

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. 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).

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)

Korean Discography

Albums

  • [2006.07.18] Chowoo (初雨; Cold Rain) (The TRAX)

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Collaborations/Other

Japanese Discography

Singles

Compilations

External Links