The Koxx
{{short description|South Korean indie rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Koxx
| image = The Koxx July 2017.png
| caption = The Koxx in 2017
| image_size =
| landscape = yes
| alias =
| origin = South Korea
| instrument =
| genre = Electro, garage rock
| occupation =
| years_active = {{start date|2009}}–present
| label = Happy Robot Records
| associated_acts =
| current_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.{{Cite news|url=http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/drink/three-best-south-korean-indie-bands-437438/|title=Three South Korean indie bands to look out for|last=Footman|first=Niels|date=2010-11-10|work=CNN Travel|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en}} They are also involved in the production of k-pop songs.{{cite web|url=http://www.hellokpop.com/kpop/who-would-have-guessed-the-koxx-banks-on-idols|title=Who would have guessed? The KOXX banks on idols|publisher=hellokpop.com|date=Aug 20, 2012|accessdate=2015-06-04}}
History
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/interviews/hungover-with-the-koxx|title=Hung Over With The Koxx|date=Jan 26, 2012|publisher=mtviggy|accessdate=2015-06-04}} 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,{{cite web|url=http://seoulbeats.com/2012/05/k-pop-indie-gem-enter-the-koxx|title=K-pop Indie Gem: Enter The Koxx|publisher=seoulbeats|date=May 26, 2012|accessdate=2015-06-04}} and went on a tour in Japan, playing at clubs in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/1738/the-koxx-takes-on-japan|title=The KOXX Takes On Japan|publisher=mwave.interest.me|date=Nov 24, 2011|accessdate=2015-06-04|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070324/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/1738/the-koxx-takes-on-japan|url-status=dead}}
The Koxx won the "Discovery of the Year" Award on February 22, 2012 at the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2012/02/22/winners-announced-for-1st-gaon-chart-kpop-awards|title=Winners Announced for "1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards"|publisher=soompi.com|date=Feb 22, 2012|accessdate=2015-06-04}} Beginning in 2012, the band began appearing on KBS' reality show Top Band 2. 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.{{cite web|url=http://fuckyeahthekoxx.tumblr.com/post/32921734859/news-the-koxx-to-go-on-a-3-year-hiatus|title=The Koxx TO GO ON A 3-YEAR HIATUS|publisher=fuckyeahthekoxx.tumblr.com|date=Oct 5, 2012|accessdate=2015-06-04}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/the-koxx-to-perform-at-fuji-rock-festival-060224084.html|title=The Koxx To Perform At Fuji Rock Festival|publisher=Yahoo|date=May 15, 2015|accessdate=2015-06-04}}
Members
- Lee Hyunsong (이현송) – vocals, guitar
- Lee Sooryun (이수륜) – guitar
- Park Sunbin (박선빈) – bass
- Shaun (숀) – synthesizers, supporting vocals
= Past members =
- Shin Saron (신사론) – drums
Discography
= Studio albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Album details ! colspan="1" scope="col" style="width:5em;" | Peak chart positions |
| KOR {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T|title=Gaon Album Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=2018-09-15}}
|
|---|
| scope="row" | Access OK
|
|— |
| scope="row" | The New Normal
|
|— |
| colspan="3" |"—" denotes release did not chart. |
= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Album details ! colspan="1" scope="col" style="width:5em;" | Peak chart positions |
| KOR |
|---|
| scope="row" |Enter
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Bon Voyage
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Red
|
|42 |
| colspan="3" |"—" denotes release did not chart. |
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Year ! colspan="1" scope="col" style="width:5em;" | Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" |Album |
| KOR {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL|title=Gaon Digital Chart|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=2018-09-15}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Jump to the Light"
| rowspan="3" |2011 |— | rowspan="2" |Access OK |
| scope="row" | "Oriental Girl"
|— |
| scope="row" | "You're Not Others" (넌 남이 아냐)
|— |Tribute 90 |
| scope="row" | "Trojan Horse"
|2015 |— |The New Normal |
| colspan="4" |"—" denotes release did not chart. |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{official website|http://www.thekoxx.com/}}
{{Authority control}}
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Category:2009 establishments in South Korea