TRAX is 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). Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea_(bordered). ... Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... K-pop is an abbreviation for Korean popular music, specifically from South Korea (as there is practically no popular music industry in North Korea). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rock and roll. ... Gangsta rap, also known as hardcore hip-hop, was the name given to the subgenre of hip hop which involves a lyrical focus on the lifestyle of street thugs and gangsters. ... Acid rock is a form of psychedelic music and was the first form of it to achieve popular acclaim. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea_(bordered). ... Avex Trax logo Avex Trax or Avex Entertainment Corporation is a music record label originally from Japan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... SMTown is project name used by SM Entertainment for their vacation compilation albums. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Motto: None (Unofficial: Broadly benefit humankind also translated as Devotion to the welfare of humanity) Anthem: Aegukga (Patriotic Hymn) Capital (and largest city) Seoul Official languages Korean Government Semi-presidential republic  -  President Roh Moo-hyun  -  Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Establishment  -  Gojoseon October 3, 2333 BCb   -  Liberation declared March 1... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... X Japan, or X which was their initial name, was a Japanese Visual kei band, the brainchild of Yoshiki (Yoshiki Hayashi). ... Yoshiki Hayashi ) is a Japanese musician-superstar and rock icon. ... Boa Kwon (born November 5, 1986 in Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) is a South Korean singer, commonly known by her stage name BoA. She is active in South Korea and Japan. ... Rock With You is BoAs 11th single. ...

Pre-debut

In 2000, SM Entertainment decided to produce a rock group, which took them four years to materialize^[1]. 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. Moon Hee-jun 문희준 (born 14 March 1978, Seoul) is a South Korean musician formerly of the group H.O.T. Alone is the debut album of H.O.T.’s former member Moon Hee Jun. ... This article or section reads like an advertisement. ... TVXQ (Tong Vfang Xien Qi) is a Korean boy band. ... Super Junior (Korean: ) (or simply, SuJu) is a 13 member K-pop music group. ...

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 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.

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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, USA. 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. April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Kim Hee Chul (Korean:김희철 Hanja: 金希澈) (born July 10, 1983), or simply Hee Chul, is an actor and a member of popular Korean boy band Super Junior. ... Super Junior (Korean: ) (or simply, SuJu) is a 13 member K-pop music group. ...

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 Souns5 (SVT Classic). June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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 ESP Eclipse (Mesa-Boogie Dual Rectifier). March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (86th in leap years). ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Former Members

Rose

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 Seoul Art College and studies art. Image File history File links Minwoo. ... Image File history File links Minwoo. ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Discography

Korean Singles

Single #1 - Paradox
Released	July 20, 2004
Label	SM Entertainment
Track listing	Paradox On the Road Are You Ready?

Single #2 - Scorpio
Released	December 17, 2004
Label	SM Entertainment
Track listing	Scorpio Tears Beat Traitor Knife Over the Rainbow (Piano Version) Over the Rainbow (Rock Version)

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Japanese Singles

Single #1 - Scorpio
Released	December 15, 2004
Label	Avex Trax
Track listing	Scorpio Tears (X-Japan Cover) Beat Traitor Knife

Single #2 - Rhapsody
Released	April 20, 2005
Label	Avex Trax
Track listing	Rhapsody Vampire

Single #3 - Blaze Away
Released	September 14, 2005
Label	Avex Trax
Track listing	Blaze Away End of the World It's a MONSTER

Single #4 - Resolution
Released	August 23, 2006
Label	Avex Trax
Track listing	Resolution Criminal Scream

Single #5 - Find The Way
Released	January 23, 2007
Label	Avex Trax
Track listing	Find the Way Cold Rain

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Albums

Volume 1 - 초우 (初雨) (First Rain)
Released	July 20, 2006
Label	SM Entertainment
Track listing	영혼을 감싸안아 축제 (Carnival) 초우 (初雨) (First Rain) Liez Paradise CRAZY Total Eclipse This Love Sad Wedding Song Paradox Scorpio

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Joint discography

'06 SUMMER SMTOWN
Released	June 20, 2006
Label	SM Entertainment
Track listing	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

Hyena O.S.T. (tvN)
Released	November 3, 2006
Label	SM Entertainment
Track listing	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)

2006 WINTER SMTOWN - Snow Dream
Released	December 12, 2006
Label	SM Entertainment
Track listing	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

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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)

Related publications

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

External links

• (Korean) The TRAX Official Site (Korea)
• (Japanese) The TRAX Official Site (Japan)
• (Korean) SM Entertainment's Official Site
• (Japanese) Avex Trax's Official Site
• (Korean) Typhoon's Cyworld
• (Korean) Attack's Cyworld
• (Korean) X-Mas' Cyworld
• (Korean) Rose's Cyworld