TRAX (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = TRAX
트랙스
Background = group_or_band
Birth_name =
Alias = The TRAX or J Trax as he is known in London
Born =
Died =
Origin = Flagicon|South Korea Seoul, South Korea
Instrument =
Genre = K-pop, rock,acid rock, trip-pop, soul electric
Occupation = Musicians
Years_active = 2004 - present
Label = SM Entertainment flagicon|South Korea
Avex Trax flagicon|Japan
Associated_acts = SMTown
URL = [http://www.thetrax.com/ Official Site] (Korean)
[http://trax-net.jp/ Official Site] (Japan)
Current_members = Typhoon
X-Mas
Attack
Past_members = Rose
Notable_instruments = drums, bass, guitar

TRAX was a four-member rock band but now it is currently a three-member South Korean rock band formed in the summer of 2004 by SM Entertainment and formerly produced by X Japan's co-founder Yoshiki. The name "TRAX" stands for "recording tracks," but also stands for the first letter of each member's stage name (Typhoon of the Rose Attack on Xmas). The band made their first public appearance for BoA's eleventh single "Rock With You" in December of 2003. TRAX held its first concert on July 26, 2004 at Ziller Hall. Despite Rose's absence, TRAX continues to work as a threesome with support drummer(s).

Pre-debut

In 2000, SM Entertainment decided to produce a rock group, which took them four years to materialize [ [http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/enter/music_artists_detail.htm?No=103718 KBS Artist Search - The TRAX] ] . TRAX members, Typhoon, Rose, and Attack first appeared in the "2002 Survival Audition HeeJun vs. KangTa Battle of the Century" along with TVXQ's Xiah Junsu and Super Junior's Sung Min and Eun Hyuk.

Debut

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. The band made a brief mark on the Korean charts in 2006 with their song "초우 (初雨)," (First Rain) a rock ballad, from their first album. The band also does not have a strong presence in the Japanese music scene because of the over population of rock groups and the recent flood of Korean singers trying to make their mark in Japan.

On September 3, 2006, Choi Si Won of the group Super Junior filled in as the support drummer for a performance of "초우 (初雨)" on "SBS Inkigayo".

Current members

Typhoon

Typhoon (born April 8, 1984) is the leader and main vocals of the band. He is also known as Jay Kim. Typhoon grew up in California, U.S.. Typhoon has often called Kim Hee Chul of the group Super Junior his "girlfriend". The two have been good friends while living together since their days as SM Entertainment trainees.

Attack

Attack (born June 15, 1985) plays the bass for the band. His birth name is Kang Jung Woo (강정우) and going by the nickname "Dul Bong". The instrument he uses is ZON's Sonus5 (SVT Classic).

X-mas

X-mas (born March 26, 1985) plays the guitar for the band. His birth name is Kim Jung Mo (김정모) and going by the nickname "Gammo". The instrument he uses is Zemaitis GZ501-Heart/BK Electric Guitar.

Former Members

Rose

Rose (born May 29, 1986) played the drums, and was the back-up vocals for the band. Rose's real name is No Min Woo (노민우). On May 10, 2006, Avex Trax announced on their official website that Rose left TRAX to pursue other interests. He is currently the guitarist for the underground four-member rock band "The Romantist".He attends Inha University and studies art.

Discography

Korean Singles

Infobox Discography
Name = Single #1 - Paradox


Released = July 20, 2004
Label = SM Entertainment
Type = ep
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# Paradox
# On the Road
# Are You Ready?

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Name = Single #2 - Scorpio


Released = December 17, 2004
Label = SM Entertainment
Type = ep
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# Scorpio
# Tears
# Beat Traitor
# Knife
# Over the Rainbow (Piano Version)
# Over the Rainbow (Rock Version)

Japanese Singles

Infobox Discography
Name = Single #1 - Scorpio


Released = December 15, 2004
Label = Avex Trax
Type = ep
ChartPosition = #28
Sales =
Certification =
Tracks =

# Scorpio
# Tears (X-Japan Cover)
# Beat Traitor
# Knife

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Name = Single #2 - Rhapsody


Released = April 20, 2005
Label = Avex Trax
Type = ep
ChartPosition = #92
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# Rhapsody
# Vampire

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Name = Single #3 - Blaze Away


Released = September 14, 2005
Label = Avex Trax
Type = ep
ChartPosition = #129
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Tracks =

# Blaze Away
# End of the World
# It's a MONSTER

Infobox Discography
Name = Single #4 - Resolution


Released = August 23, 2006
Label = Avex Trax
Type = ep
ChartPosition = Failed to chart
Sales =
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# Resolution
# Criminal Scream

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Name = Single #5 - Find The Way


Released = January 23, 2007
Label = Avex Trax
Type = ep
ChartPosition = #189
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# Find the Way
# Cold Rain

Albums

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Name = Volume 1 - 초우 (初雨) (First Rain)


Released = July 20, 2006
Label = SM Entertainment
Type = studio album
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# 영혼을 감싸안아
# 축제 (Carnival)
# 초우 (初雨) (First Rain)
# Liez
# Paradise
# CRAZY
# Total Eclipse
# This Love
# Sad Wedding Song
# Paradox
# Scorpio

Joint discography

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Name = '06 SUMMER SMTOWN


Released = June 20, 2006
Label = SM Entertainment
Type = compilation
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# 태양은 가득히 (Red Sun) - SM TOWN
# 오아시스 (Oasis) - TVXQ
# Dancing Out - Super Junior
# 한 여름밤의 고백 (Summer Night Love) - Kangta
# TOUCH - Boa
# Catch the Shooting Star - TSZX
# 너없이 (Without You) - The TRAX
# Raindrops - Hyun Jin
# Shake - Black Beat
# Smile! - Super Junior
# 태양은 가득히 (Red Sun) Instrumental

Infobox Discography
Name = Hyena O.S.T. (tvN)


Released = November 3, 2006
Label = SM Entertainment
Type = soundtrack
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# The Night Chicago Died - Super Junior - K.R.Y.
# Go! Go! - The TRAX
# 한 사람만을 - Super Junior - K.R.Y.
# 0 (영 ; 零) - Hyun Jin
# Smile - Kyu Hyun (Super Junior)
# Bossa Cha Cha - Lee Yoon Jae
# My Tears - The TRAX
# 그대 떠나가는 길에
# Drive
# The Night Chicago Died (Instrumental)

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Name = 2006 WINTER SMTOWN - Snow Dream


Released = December 12, 2006
Label = SM Entertainment
Type = compilation
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# Snow Dream - SM TOWN
# 내가 그대 없이 (When We'll Be Together) - TVXQ
# Tic! Toc! - Super Junior
# Dreams Come True - CSJH The Grace
# 그것뿐이에요 (Just You) - Super Junior - K.R.Y.
# White Christmas - Kangta
# DOTCH - Boa
# Alone - The TRAX
# Heaven - Zhang Liyin
# Without You - Black Beat
# 눈의 이야기 (Winter of Memories) - Hyun Jin
# I Love Hoya - Choo Ka Yul
# Joyful Day - Song Kwang Sik

Infobox Discography
Name = Billy Jean Look at Me O.S.T. (MBC)


Released = January 24, 2007
Label = SM Entertainment
Type = soundtrack
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# Angels - Sunday The Grace (Rock Version)
# 그것뿐이에요 (It's Just That) - Super Junior - K.R.Y.
# Dreaming - Lee Ji Hoon
# Out of Sight, Out of Mind - Dana The Grace
# Angels - The TRAX (Ballad Version)
# Angels - Instrumental (Rock Version)
# 영국 빌라 (English Villa)
# 음흉한 방희씨 (Insidious Bang Hee)
# 암흑가의 아저씨들 (Men of the Underworld) - Tango Version
# 달려라 빌리 (Run, Billy)
# 싸움의 법칙 (Rules of Fighting)
# Joyful Dayz? (Don't Let Me Down)
# 괴짜 방희 (Eccentric Bang Hee)
# Walkin' With Billy (Ragtime)
# Fury of Billy
# 늘 하고 싶던 이야기 (The Story I Always Wanted to Tell)
# 재미있는 이야기 (Fun Story)
# 나와 함께 춤을 (Your Dance with Me)
# 아름다운 방희 (Beautiful Bang Hee)
# STRANGE MUSIC 1 & 2

Other Works

TVXQ - Volume 1 - Tri-Angle (October 13, 2004)
*Track 3 - Tri-Angle (feat. BoA and TRAX)TVXQ - Volume 2 - Rising Sun (September 12, 2005)
*Track 10 - Free Your Mind (feat. TRAX)

Trivia

The Trax also sang a rock version of Don't Don 돈!돈! by Super Junior.They sang the rock version before Super Junior even debut the album.

Related publications

*1st Story Book - BLAST (December 1, 2004)

References

External links

*ko icon [http://www.thetrax.com The TRAX Official Site (Korea)]
*jp icon [http://www.trax-net.jp The TRAX Official Site (Japan)]
*ko icon [http://smtown.com SM Entertainment's Official Site]
*jp icon [http://avexnet.jp Avex Trax's Official Site]
* [http://total.eclipse.glt.pl Total Eclipse (English Fan Site)]