The Koxx | |
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![]() The Koxx in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Origin | South Korea |
Genres | Electro, garage rock |
Years active | 2009 | –present
Labels | Happy Robot Records |
Members | Lee Hyunsong Lee Sooryun Park Sunbin Shaun |
Past members | Shin Saron |
The Koxx (Hangul: 칵스) is a South Korean indie rock band that formed in 2009.[1] They are also involved in the production of k-pop songs.[2]
History
[edit]In 2008, The Koxx got together and played a show for an end of the year party with friends. Afterwards they formed a band starting in 2009 and debuted on the reality show Hello Rookie.[3] They released their first EP, Enter, on June 15, 2010. On June 15, 2011, The Koxx released their first studio album, Access OK. At the end of the year, The Koxx held their first solo concert, Success OK,[4] and went on a tour in Japan, playing at clubs in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.[5]
The Koxx won the "Discovery of the Year" Award on February 22, 2012 at the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards.[6] Beginning in 2012, the band began appearing on KBS' reality show Top Band 2.[4] On June 26, 2012 they released their second EP, Bon Voyage. The Koxx began hiatus in 2013 when many of the members began their military service.[7]
In 2015, The Koxx announced they would perform at Fuji Rock Festival and that they were working to release a new album that same year.[8]
Members
[edit]- Lee Hyunsong (이현송) – vocals, guitar
- Lee Sooryun (이수륜) – guitar
- Park Sunbin (박선빈) – bass
- Shaun (숀) – synthesizers, supporting vocals
Past members
[edit]- Shin Saron (신사론) – drums
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [9] | ||
Access OK |
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— |
The New Normal |
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— |
"—" denotes release did not chart. |
Extended plays
[edit]Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [9] | ||
Enter |
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Bon Voyage |
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— |
Red |
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42 |
"—" denotes release did not chart. |
Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR [10] | |||
"Jump to the Light" | 2011 | — | Access OK |
"Oriental Girl" | — | ||
"You're Not Others" (넌 남이 아냐) | — | Tribute 90 | |
"Trojan Horse" | 2015 | — | The New Normal |
"—" denotes release did not chart. |
References
[edit]- ^ Footman, Niels (2010-11-10). "Three South Korean indie bands to look out for". CNN Travel. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ^ "Who would have guessed? The KOXX banks on idols". hellokpop.com. Aug 20, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ "Hung Over With The Koxx". mtviggy. Jan 26, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ a b "K-pop Indie Gem: Enter The Koxx". seoulbeats. May 26, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ "The KOXX Takes On Japan". mwave.interest.me. Nov 24, 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ "Winners Announced for "1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards"". soompi.com. Feb 22, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ "The Koxx TO GO ON A 3-YEAR HIATUS". fuckyeahthekoxx.tumblr.com. Oct 5, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ "The Koxx To Perform At Fuji Rock Festival". Yahoo. May 15, 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-09-15.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 2018-09-15.