The Koxx

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 Korean indie rock band that formed in 2009.[1] They are also involved in the production of k-pop songs.[2]

History

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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

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  • Lee Hyunsong (이현송) – vocals, guitar
  • Lee Sooryun (이수륜) – guitar
  • Park Sunbin (박선빈) – bass
  • Shaun (숀) – synthesizers, supporting vocals

Past members

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  • Shin Saron (신사론) – drums

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
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Access OK
  • Released: June 15, 2011
  • Label: Happy Robot Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
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The New Normal
  • Released: November 10, 2015
  • Label: Happy Robot Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Extended plays

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

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
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"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

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  1. ^ Footman, Niels (2010-11-10). "Three South Korean indie bands to look out for". CNN Travel. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  2. ^ "Who would have guessed? The KOXX banks on idols". hellokpop.com. Aug 20, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  3. ^ "Hung Over With The Koxx". mtviggy. Jan 26, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  4. ^ a b "K-pop Indie Gem: Enter The Koxx". seoulbeats. May 26, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  5. ^ "The KOXX Takes On Japan". mwave.interest.me. Nov 24, 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  6. ^ "Winners Announced for "1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards"". soompi.com. Feb 22, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  7. ^ "The Koxx TO GO ON A 3-YEAR HIATUS". fuckyeahthekoxx.tumblr.com. Oct 5, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  8. ^ "The Koxx To Perform At Fuji Rock Festival". Yahoo. May 15, 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  9. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  10. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
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