Hades (single album) explained

Hades
Cover:VIXX Hades (EP) cover.jpg
Type:single album
Artist:VIXX
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Hades (; Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: {{linktext|ᾍδης or Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: Ἀΐδης, Háidēs) is the sixth single album, and the second part of the VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION trilogy, followed by Kratos and preceded by Zelos, by the South Korean boy band VIXX. The album was released on August 12, 2016 under the label of Jellyfish Entertainment. The song "Fantasy" was used to promote the album.

Background and release

On March 29, 2016, Jellyfish Entertainment released the Conception Art Film,[1] which signaled the start of their year-long project and trilogy VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION,[2] [3] through which the group would show their wide musical and conceptual spectrum and would be themed around the gods that appear in Greek mythology.[4] An official Instagram for the project was also created at that time.[5] [6] On April 10, 2016, VIXX released the opening trailer of 2016 CONCEPTION,[7] and nine days later on April 19 released the first album in the trilogy, Zelos which is based upon the god of the same name.[8] [9]

On August 1, 2016, VIXX revealed that the second album would be Hades,[10] [11] which is based on the God Hades; who was the ancient Greek chthonic god of the underworld. On August 2, VIXX began releasing teasers for the album,[12] [13] [14] On August 5, 2016, VIXX revealed the track list of the album,[15] it was also announced that the album would come in two versions, a regular version and a Kihno version. The regular version would come with the CD, 68 page photobook, photo card and poster whilst the Kihno version would come with the Kihno card, post card with printed autograph, a set of 31 photocards and a poster.[16] [17] On August 5, 2016, the group revealed the Hades Concept Film on Naver TV Cast,[18] and on the following day released a video music spoiler to the title song "Fantasy" which features VIXX member Leo playing Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata".[19] On August 9, VIXX revealed a highlight medley of the songs featured in the album,[20] and on the following day released a teaser of the music video.[21] The music video for "Fantasy" was released on August 14, 2016. "Fantasy" has a darker theme that emphasizes the concept of Hades, Greek god of the Underworld, unlike the first 2016 CONCEPTION release that was conceptualized around Zelos, representative of zeal and jealousy.[22] [23]

Hades charted at number 1 on the Gaon album chart, with the title song "Fantasy" charting at number 22 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number 5 on Billboard World Digital Songs. Hades sold cumulative 97,222 copies in August.[24]

Composition

The title song "Fantasy" was written by songwriter Kim Mi-jin from Music Cube and VIXX member Ravi. The song was composed and arranged by Devine Channel. The track has a "dramatic, orchestral sound" with an "elegant [and] ethereal quality".[22] [23] The second track "Love Me Do" was written by Kim Changrock, Andrew Baag, Han Kyoung-soo and Ravi and composed by Kim Changrock and Andrew Baag with arrangement by Kim Changrock, Andrew Baag and DEVILCAT. The third and final track "Butterfly Effect" was written by Hwang Ji-won from Jam Factory and Ravi and composed by Erik Lidbom and Andreas Oberg. Erik Lidbom for Hitfire Production arranged and produced the track.[15]

Promotion

VIXX began promoting Hades and performing songs from the album at their third concert VIXX Live Fantasia – ELYSIUM from August 13 at the Seoul Olympics Gymnasium,[25] followed by a live Comeback Special on Naver V LIVE on August 14 to commemorate the release of the album.[26] VIXX also performed "Fantasy" and "Love Me Do" on SBS MTV's The Show, followed by music programs MBC Music's Show Champion, KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core, SBS's Inkigayo, and Mnet's M! Countdown. VIXX gained their first win for "Fantasy" on August 23 on The Show.[27] VIXX wrapped up their month long promotions for "Fantasy" on September 11, 2016 on SBS's Inkigayo and during that time VIXX won 1st place three times on the music shows.

Track listing

The credits are adapted from the official homepage of the group.[28]

Awards and nominations

Awards

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2016Mnet Asian Music AwardsBest Dance Performance - Male Group"Fantasy"
Song of the Year
SBS PopAsia AwardsAlbum of The Year[29] Conception Trilogy (Zelos, Hades and Kratos)
Gaon Chart Music Awards3rd Quarter Best Selling Record AwardHades

Music program awards

SongMusic showDate
"Fantasy"The ShowAugust 23, 2016[30]
Show ChampionAugust 24, 2016[31]
The ShowSeptember 6, 2016[32]

Chart performance

ChartPeak
position		Sales
South Korea (Gaon album chart)1
  • KOR: 102,554<
--102,554(2016)-->[33]
South Korea (Gaon Digital Chart (Fantasy)22
Taiwan (FIVE-MUSIC Korea-Japan Album Chart)2
Billboard World Digital Songs (Fantasy)[34] 5

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaAugust 12, 2016
WorldwideDigital downloadJellyfish Entertainment

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Update: VIXX Increases Your Heart Rate With Anticipation Through "Conception" Art Film. 28 March 2016. 28 March 2016. 29 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160329223024/http://www.soompi.com/2016/03/28/vixx-teases-conception-comeback-concept/. dead.
  2. Web site: VIXX prepares you for comeback with 'Conception'. 28 March 2016.
  3. Web site: VIXX, SEVENTEEN, and Lovelyz Jump on the "Trilogy" Bandwagon. 19 April 2016. 21 April 2016. 20 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160420160108/http://www.soompi.com/2016/04/18/vixx-seventeen-and-lovelyz-jump-on-the-trilogy-bandwagon/. dead.
  4. Web site: 겁 없는 여섯 남자, 빅스 - Singles May Issue. April 18, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160507042905/http://www.thesingle.co.kr/common/cms_view.asp?channel=451&subChannel=453&gotoPage=1&idx=9448. May 7, 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: '컴백' 빅스, 1년 프로젝트 콘셉트 힌트 대방출. 12 April 2016.
  6. Web site: 빅스, 연간 프로젝트 예고…아트 필름으로 예열. 12 April 2016.
  7. Web site: VIXX go on a search in 'Conception' opening trailer. 11 April 2016.
  8. Web site: VIXX Shares Cover Image + Teasers For 5th Single Album 'Zelos'. 12 April 2016.
  9. Web site: VIXX Go Lighter But Stay Edgy With 'Dynamite' Single & Video. . 21 April 2016.
  10. Web site: 빅스, 12일 컴백 확정..이번엔 하데스. 1 August 2016.
  11. Web site: '컴백' 빅스, 전무후무 피지컬 티저 공개 '모델 포스'. 1 August 2016.
  12. Web site: VIXX drops comeback schedule for sixth single 'Hades'. 4 August 2016.
  13. Web site: VIXX prepares for second 'conception' with 'Hades'. 4 August 2016.
  14. Web site: Update: VIXX Shares Hints At Comeback Plans With Schedule . 31 July 2016 . 4 August 2016 . 3 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160803171625/http://www.soompi.com/2016/07/31/vixx-announces-comeback-next-release-conception-trilogy/ . dead .
  15. Web site: '컴백 D-7' 빅스, 트랙리스트 공개..타이틀곡 '판타지' 확정. 5 August 2016.
  16. Web site: VIXX 6TH SINGLE "HADES" . 5 August 2016 . 8 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160808042937/http://fyeah-vixx.com/post/148486987666/original-image-shipping-costs-can-be-found-on . dead .
  17. Web site: VIXX 6TH SINGLE "HADES" KIHNO VERSION. 5 August 2016. 8 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160808011548/http://fyeah-vixx.com/post/148487008691/original-image-shipping-costs-can-be-found-on-and. dead.
  18. Web site: VIXX drop concept film for 'Hades' . 7 August 2016.
  19. Web site: VIXX drop unexpected 'FANTASY' music spoiler for 'HADES'. 7 August 2016.
  20. Web site: Update: VIXX Shares Highlight Medley For "Hades". 5 August 2016. 9 August 2016. 10 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160810034146/http://www.soompi.com/2016/08/05/vixx-releases-eerie-mysterious-concept-film-title-track-fantasy/. dead.
  21. Web site: Watch: VIXX Rocks Their Dark Concept In "Fantasy" MV Teaser Video. 10 August 2016. 11 August 2016. 14 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160814162621/http://www.soompi.com/2016/08/10/watch-vixx-rocks-dark-concept-fantasy-mv-teaser-video/. dead.
  22. Web site: VIXX Gets Lost In Their "Fantasy" In New Music Video. notclaira. 2016-08-14. Soompi. 2016-08-15. 2016-08-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20160814232253/http://www.soompi.com/2016/08/14/vixx-gets-lost-fantasy-new-music-video/. dead.
  23. Web site: VIXX release ethereal 'Fantasy' MV allkpop.com. 2016-08-15.
  24. Web site: Gaon Album Chart - August 2016. Gaon Music Chart . September 8, 2016. Korean.
  25. Web site: VIXX to release 2nd part of trilogy on Aug. 12. 1 August 2016.
  26. Web site: [V LIVE] VIXX's Live 'FANTASY' - Comeback Special Live]. 12 August 2016. 12 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160812144752/http://fyeah-vixx.com/post/148761794526/v-live-vixxs-live-fantasy-comeback-special. dead.
  27. Web site: 빅스, '더쇼'서 컴백 첫 1위…트로피 수집 시동 걸었다. 23 August 2016 . 23 August 2016.
  28. Web site: VIXX 6th Single: Hades. August 7, 2016. Jellyfish Entertainment. August 7, 2016. August 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160810044824/http://www.jelly-fish.co.kr/sub/artist_singer03.php?prof_id=26&page=1&v_id=97#a1. dead.
  29. Web site: SBS PopAsia Award 2016: Album of The Year. www.sbs.com.au. November 16, 2016. January 21, 2017. November 19, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161119054142/http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/11/16/vote-sbs-popasia-award-2016-album-year?cid=inbody:vote-for-sbs-popasia-award-2016-best-song. dead.
  30. Web site: Watch: VIXX Grabs 1st Win For "Fantasy" On "The Show," Performances By I.O.I, UP10TION, And More. Soompi. 23 August 2016. August 23, 2016. 4 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204001314/https://www.soompi.com/2016/08/23/watch-vixx-grabs-1st-win-fantasy-show-performances-o-up10tion/. dead.
  31. Web site: VIXX Takes 2nd Win For "Fantasy" On "Show Champion," Performances By I.O.I, Oh My Girl, WJSN, And More. Soompi. 24 August 2016. August 24, 2016. 4 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204001006/https://www.soompi.com/2016/08/24/vixx-takes-2nd-win-fantasy-show-champion/. dead.
  32. Web site: VIXX Takes 3rd Win With "Fantasy," Performances By Spica And More On "The Show". Soompi. 6 September 2016. September 8, 2016. 4 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204001201/https://www.soompi.com/2016/09/06/vixx-takes-3rd-win-with-fantasy-performances-by-spica-and-more-on-the-show/. dead.
  33. Cumulative sales for Hades
  34. Web site: VIXX Return to Social 50 Chart With 'Fantasy' Comeback. billboard.com. August 25, 2016.

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