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The Koxx

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The Koxx
The Koxx in 2017
The Koxx in 2017
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
GenresElectro,garage rock
Years active2009(2009)–present
LabelsHappy Robot Records
MembersLee Hyunsong
Lee Sooryun
Park Sunbin
Shaun
Past membersShin Saron

The Koxx(Hangul:칵스) is a South Koreanindie rockband that formed in 2009.[1]They are also involved in the production ofk-popsongs.[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 showHello 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,andNagoya.[5]

The Koxx won the"Discovery of the Year" Awardon February 22, 2012 at theGaon Chart K-Pop Awards.[6]Beginning in 2012, the band began appearing onKBS' reality showTop 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 atFuji Rock Festivaland 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
KOR
[9]
Access OK
  • Released: June 15, 2011
  • Label: Happy Robot Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
The New Normal
  • Released: November 10, 2015
  • Label: Happy Robot Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Extended plays[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
[9]
Enter
  • Released: June 15, 2010
  • Label: Happy Robot Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
Bon Voyage
  • Released: June 26, 2012
  • Label: Happy Robot Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
Red
  • Released: July 19, 2017
  • Label: Happy Robot Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
42
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles[edit]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
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]

  1. ^Footman, Niels (2010-11-10)."Three South Korean indie bands to look out for".CNN Travel.Retrieved2018-07-26.
  2. ^"Who would have guessed? The KOXX banks on idols".hellokpop.com. Aug 20, 2012.Retrieved2015-06-04.
  3. ^"Hung Over With The Koxx".mtviggy. Jan 26, 2012.Retrieved2015-06-04.
  4. ^ab"K-pop Indie Gem: Enter The Koxx".seoulbeats. May 26, 2012.Retrieved2015-06-04.
  5. ^"The KOXX Takes On Japan".mwave.interest.me. Nov 24, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 2016-03-04.Retrieved2015-06-04.
  6. ^"Winners Announced for" 1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards "".soompi.com. Feb 22, 2012.Retrieved2015-06-04.
  7. ^"The Koxx TO GO ON A 3-YEAR HIATUS".fuckyeahthekoxx.tumblr.com. Oct 5, 2012.Retrieved2015-06-04.
  8. ^"The Koxx To Perform At Fuji Rock Festival".Yahoo. May 15, 2015.Retrieved2015-06-04.
  9. ^ab"Gaon Album Chart".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).Retrieved2018-09-15.
  10. ^"Gaon Digital Chart"(in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.Retrieved2018-09-15.

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