Before debuting, the VIXX members were 6 of 10 contestants featured in the reality show MyDOL. N, Leo, Hongbin and Ravi were featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" music video. N, Leo, and Ravi were also featured in Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up" music video. Hongbin was featured in Seo In-guk's "밀고 당겨줘 (Tease Me)" music video.
VIXX debuted with Super Hero released on May 24, 2012. Their first overseas performance was at the Otakon Convention in Baltimore, Maryland on July 27. On August 14, VIXX released their second single album Rock Ur Body. The group also attended KCON 2012 on October 13.
On January 6, 2013, VIXX pre-released a single, "Don't Want to Be an Idol", from their third single album On and On. The title track "다칠 준비가 돼 있어 (On and On)" was then released on January 17 along with the album itself. The title song "Hyde", and the mini-album Hyde was released on May 20. The title song "대.다.나.다.너 (G.R.8.U)", of the repackaged album Jekyll, was released on July 31. It debuted at #1 on three online music charts, namely Bugs, Naver Music and Soribada.
On November 8, VIXX pre-released a single, as well as the music video for the song, "Only U", from their first full-length album VOODOO. On November 20, the title song "저주인형 (Voodoo Doll)", was released and on November 25, the album itself was released. On December 6, VIXX grabbed the top spot for that week's episode of Music Bank with "Voodoo Doll", making it their first music show win since their debut.
On March 5, 2014, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that VIXX would be having a comeback in mid-April or early May. On May 18, the title of VIXX's fourth single album Eternity, was revealed through the group's official fancafe and the music video teaser was released on May 22. On May 27, the music video for "Eternity" was released along with the album itself.
On May 19, Jellyfish revealed that VIXX will be making their debut into the Japanese market with a full-length album Darkest Angels, on July 2. The album is set to have Japanese versions of all of VIXX's previous title tracks, including "Voodoo Doll", "hyde", and "On and On". On June 20, it was announced that VIXX will be attending KCON from August 9–10.
On September 25, Jellyfish Entertainment confirmed that VIXX will be having a comeback on October 14. On October 4, the title song and track list of VIXX's second mini-album were revealed via their official site. On October 10, VIXX released the music video teaser for "Error" and the music video was released along with the mini-album Error on October 14. On December 10, VIXX released the Japanese version of "Error", which included also the Japanese version of "Youth Hurts".
On January 16, 2015, it was reported that VIXX was planning a February comeback with a new remake album. On February 11, R.ef's "Farewell Formula" was revealed as the title track for the new remake album via VIXX's social media accounts. On February 20, the music video teaser for "Love Equation" was released. On February 24, Boys' Record was released along with the music video for "이별공식 (Love Equation)".
On September 9, 2015, VIXX made their second Japanese comeback with their second Japanese single Can't Say. In late October, Jellyfish announced that VIXX would be having a comeback in November with their second full-length album. On November 10, VIXX released their second album Chained Up along with the music video for "사슬 (Chained Up)". Chained Up debuted at number three on the Billboard World Albums Chart. On November 17, VIXX got their first win for "Chained Up" on The Show.
On January 27, 2016, VIXX released their first full-length original Japanese album Depend on Me. On the same day of the release the album ranked at number 4 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart. On January 30, the album peaked at 1 on the chart. After that it fell to four and stayed there for two consecutive weeks.
On March 29, 2016, Jellyfish Entertainment released a video titled Conception Art Film without warning. They revealed that this would be the start of their year-long project titled VIXX 2016 Conception, in which the group would draw from various stories in Greek Mythology in order to form an overarching musical story.
On April 14, 2016, the group revealed the Zelos Concept Film, a teaser for their fifth single album. On April 19, the group released their fifth single album Zelos along with the title track "다이너마이트 (Dynamite)". During their promotions, VIXX won first place place five times on music shows and achieved their second Triple Crown on The Show. The album charted at number 1 on the Gaon Album Chart, selling cumulative 89,910 copies in April. The title song "Dynamite" charted at number 14 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number 4 on Billboard World Digital Songs. Taking a break from Korean promotions, VIXX released their third Japanese single "花風 (Hana-Kaze)" on June 29. The single charted at number 3 on the Oricon Albums Chart and sold 32,411 cumulative copies.
Returning to Korean promotions, VIXX released their sixth single album and second part of their VIXX 2016 Conception trilogy Hades on August 12. The music video for title track "Fantasy" was released two days later on August 14. In August and September VIXX won 1st place three times on the music shows for "Fantasy". 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.
On October 31, VIXX released their third mini-album and final part of their VIXX 2016 Conception trilogy Kratos along with the title track "The Closer". Kratos charted at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart, at number 5 on Taiwan's FIVE-MUSIC Korea-Japan Album Chart and Billboard's world albums chart. The title song "The Closer" charted at number 8 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number 14 on Billboard World Digital Songs.
On November 21, VIXX released a special compilation album to wrap up and celebrate the end of the VIXX 2016 Conception project titled VIXX 2016 Conception Ker (released as KER). The album is supported by a special title track made for fans titled "Milky Way". Despite being a compilation album, KER charted at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart.
On May 15, 2017, VIXX released their fourth mini album Shangri-La along with the title track "도원경 (桃源境) (Shangri-La)". It was a part of a three-event festival titled VIXX V FESTIVAL to celebrate their fifth anniversary since their debut. The festival began on May 12 with their VIXX Live Fantasia Daydream concert and ended with an exhibition titled VIXX 0524. Shangri-La charted at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart, at number 3 on Taiwan's FIVE-MUSIC Korea-Japan Album Chart, and at number 4 on Billboard's world albums chart. The title song "Shangri-La" charted at number 13 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number 6 on Billboard World Digital Songs. On September 27, VIXX released their first Japanese extended play Lalala ~ Thank you for your love ~ (ラララ ～愛をありがとう～). The album charted at number one in the Oricon Daily CD album charts. Later that year, at the 2017 MBC’s Gayo Daejejun, VIXX's performance of a remix version of Shangri-La went viral, prompting VIXX to return to promoting the song in early 2018, despite the song being released in May of the previous year.
On April 17, 2018, VIXX released their third full-length album EAU DE VIXX along with title track "향 (Scentist)". The concept of the album is based around scents. The album contained fifteen songs, including past single "Shangri-La" and "Navy & Shining Gold", a song written for fans. Ravi and Hyuk are responsible for much of the composition and song-writing of the album's tracks.
On August 7, 2020, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Hongbin had expressed his desire to leave VIXX and the group will now be promoting with five members instead of six.
On April 11, 2023, Ravi announced that he had departed from VIXX following the corruption issue related to his evasion of military service.
Shangri-La
VIXX Lyrics
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바람마저 달콤한 이곳은 꿈
너와 함께 있다면 어디든
마음이 나풀대며 불어올 그림 속
난 네게 취해
아득한 향기에 기대
시간 따위 버려두고 널 바라보고
낮과 밤이 전부 너야
빈틈 없이 (꽉 채워)
모든 숨소리가 너인 것만 같아
덧칠해 좀 더 짙게
이 밤 깊이 번져가고 있어
벗어날 수 없게
눈 감고 내 안의 널 또 찾잖아
난 취해, 좀 더 취해
이 꿈속에 빠져들고 싶어
넌 다가와서
내게만 스며들어 ooh 취해 ah
밤의 안부에
널 닮은 붉은 동백이 질투해
달짝한 입술은 눈이 부시게 빛나고
잠재운 마음속에 파도를 부르고
Yeah 덜 익은 복숭아마저도 달다
휘날리는 꽃잎 아래 네 비단결 옷자락
그 끝을 따라 널 와락 안아
난 네 숨소릴 잘 알아
네가 불어와 내가 들어간 꿈같은 상상
낮과 밤이 전부 너야
일렁이는 (내 맘도)
그 짙은 향기에 홀릴 것 같아
덧칠해 (칠해) 좀 더 짙게 (짙게)
이 밤 깊이 번져가고 있어
벗어날 수 없게
눈 감고 내 안의 널 또 찾잖아
난 취해 (취해), 좀 더 취해 (취해)
이 꿈속에 빠져들고 싶어
넌 다가와서
내게만 스며들어
텅 비어냈던 나의 공간이 채워져
너로 물든 색이 아련하고 눈부시게 빛나
아름답고 따듯했고 신비로워
난 날아, 너와 날아
꿈에 번진 환상 그 안에서
가까워지는 넌
다시 또 마음에 피어나잖아
단 하나, 너만 알아 (알아)
찾아 헤맨 그곳 바로 너야
다시 눈을 뜨면
내게만 스며들어 yeah
The lyrics of VIXX's song Shangri-La describe a beautiful place filled with sweet scents and blowing flowers. The singer is hopelessly enamored with someone and feels intoxicated by their proximity. The singer longs to be close to this person regardless of where they are or what time it is, feeling as though every sound and moment is only complete with them. The lyrics also speak of envy, with a red camellia that looks like the person the singer loves being jealous of the nights they spend together. Throughout the song, the singer is overwhelmed by their longing and passion for this person, wanting to be lost in a dream-like world with them.
Overall, the lyrics of Shangri-La paint a whimsical picture of a person's deep love and longing for someone. It highlights the beauty of nature and the passion that comes with being smitten by someone. The imagery is vivid and transports the listener to a beautiful and mystical place that seems almost otherworldly.
Line by Line Meaning
흐드러져 피는 꽃
Flowers in full bloom that sway in the breeze
바람마저 달콤한 이곳은 꿈
This place is so sweet that even the wind must think it's a dream
너와 함께 있다면 어디든
Anywhere is fine as long as I'm with you
마음이 나풀대며 불어올 그림 속
Lost in my imagination, my heart is swaying with the picture that I envision
난 네게 취해
I'm drunk on you
아득한 향기에 기대
Leaning onto a distant fragrance
시간 따위 버려두고 널 바라보고
Ignoring time and looking only at you
하얀 달이 뜨면 달에 비친 너를 보고
When the white moon rises, I see you reflecting in it
낮과 밤이 전부 너야
You are everything, both day and night
빈틈 없이 (꽉 채워)
Without any gaps, I'm filled with you
모든 숨소리가 너인 것만 같아
It feels like every breath I take is you
덧칠해 좀 더 짙게
Paint over it, make it darker
이 밤 깊이 번져가고 있어
This night is spreading deeply
벗어날 수 없게
Can't escape it
눈 감고 내 안의 널 또 찾잖아
Closing my eyes, I'm finding you inside me again
난 취해, 좀 더 취해
I'm drunk, I want to be even more drunk
이 꿈속에 빠져들고 싶어
I want to fall into this dream
넌 다가와서
As you come closer
내게만 스며들어 ooh 취해 ah
Only seeping into me ooh, drunk
밤의 안부에
In the greetings of the night
널 닮은 붉은 동백이 질투해
A red camellia flower that resembles you is jealous
달짝한 입술은 눈이 부시게 빛나고
Charming lips are shining brightly
잠재운 마음속에 파도를 부르고
Calling forth waves in my dormant heart
Yeah 덜 익은 복숭아마저도 달다
Yeah even the unripe peaches are sweet
휘날리는 꽃잎 아래 네 비단결 옷자락
Under the fluttering petals, your silk clothes are revealed
그 끝을 따라 널 와락 안아
Following that end, I hug you
네 숨소릴 잘 알아
I know the sound of your breathing
네가 불어와 내가 들어간 꿈같은 상상
Imagining you coming into my dream
일렁이는 (내 맘도)
Swaying (my heart too)
그 짙은 향기에 홀릴 것 같아
I feel like I'm enchanted by that deep fragrance
덧칠해 (칠해) 좀 더 짙게 (짙게)
Paint over it (paint it) darker (darker)
텅 비어냈던 나의 공간이 채워져
My empty space is being filled
너로 물든 색이 아련하고 눈부시게 빛나
The color dyed with you shines faintly and dazzlingly
아름답고 따듯했고 신비로워
Beautiful, warm, and mysterious
난 날아, 너와 날아
I'm flying, flying with you
꿈에 번진 환상 그 안에서
In the illusion that spreads into the dream
가까워지는 넌
You're getting closer
다시 또 마음에 피어나잖아
You're blooming again in my heart
단 하나, 너만 알아 (알아)
Only one thing, knowing only you (knowing)
찾아 헤맨 그곳 바로 너야
You're the place I was searching for
다시 눈을 뜨면
When I open my eyes again
내게만 스며들어 yeah
Only seeping into me yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chase, Ravi, Il Ri Jung, Kwang Wook Lim, Ryan Kim, Sam Stone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@soleil8490
와 미쳤다....... 보면서 계속 감탄하면서 숨 들이킴..
저 태어나서 뮤비 3번이나 본 거 처음이에요....
이건 진짜 1초 간격으로 이미지 따서 각도부터 의상까지 전부 다 샅샅이 분석하고 배경화면용 짤 따고 싶을정도....
진짜 진지하게 고민중.
역광으로 그림자지는것도 정말 좋아하고 한국적인 느낌도 정말 좋아하는데 진짜 몽환적이고도 매력적으로 시선을 사로잡음...
물 위에서 춤추는 것도 저때 벌써 했었다고...?
사람 심리 연구하고서 영상 만든것같아요 이건 정말...
미친 제발 세상사람들아 이거 한번씩만 봐줘라 제발
와 이게 5년전 영상이라고?
@angelofpurity1992
A Brief Breakdown of 도원경 (桃源境) (Shangri-La)
To any and all newcomers, it is important to understand the meaning behind Shangri-La. Contrary to popular belief, Shangri-La is NOT a Chinese concept; it is an 'oriental fantasy' concept, as dubbed by VIXX themselves. While it is rooted in Chinese folklore it is a fusion of several East Asian elements. It is meant to embody their beauty as a whole.
( Disclaimer: I do not claim to know everything there is to know about Korean culture (or any Asian culture for that matter). This post was created simply to highlight all of the Korean elements interwoven into the overall concept. )
1.) SONG TITLE
The song title is written in both Hangul and Hanja (Chinese characters incorporated into the Korean language)
도원경= Hangul
桃源境= Hanja
Roughly translated, it means: "heavenly place filled with peach blossoms"
Note: Korean literature and poetry was written in Hanja until the 15th century, when Sejong the Great introduced Hangul. It is still used (to a certain degree) in every day life throughout not only China, but Korea and Japan as well.
2.) SONG TITLE ORIGIN
'The Peach Blossom Spring' is a fable written by Tao Yuanming, a Chinese poet, in 421 CE about a chance discovery of an ethereal utopia where the people lead an ideal existence in harmony with nature, unaware of the outside world for centuries.
The word 桃源 (peach orchard/garden) has become a general term used to describe a place like heaven, a utopia. The English title of the song, 'Shangri-La' was chosen because of its similarity to the "heavenly place" in the novel 'Lost Horizon' by British author James Hilton.
3.) FOLDING PAPER FAN
*EDIT: 10.19.18* Traditional (Korean) folding paper fans, 접첩선, originated during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) The fans used throughout the music video and promotional cycle were designed especially for VIXX, incorporating such things as their birth flowers and stars i.e Wind of Starlight.
(If you wish to learn more about the origins simply Google "한국전통 접선", as I am not particularly educated on this subject.)
4.) HANBOK
The cut of the hanboks used for Shangri-La isn't that of a traditional hanbok. It was a very conscious stylistic choice by their designer (IG: @/aranayeon) The long overcoat is called a 두루마기 (Durumagi)
5.) INSTRUMENT
The instrument used throughout Shangri La is NOT a Chinese instrument; it is a 가야금 (Gayageum) (a Korean zither-like string instrument, with 12 strings) It is similar to the Chinese 古箏 (Guzheng) and Japanese 箏 (Koto).
Also, Shangri-La does not contain a single English lyric. It is 100% Korean.
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@stereotomono803
Practically every second of this mv would make a good wallpaper
@losersquad5493
Lmao this comment needs more love
@joohoneybee1865
Uuuuuuuuuuuuhgreed.
@ghostlaser8765
True story bro. true story
@mcakayn4421
That's a fact😩👐
@jillianbutner6237
I literally had the part with Ravi as my wallpaper for months
@user-zq7uc8zs8x
동양풍 컨셉중에 이걸 뛰어넘는 걸 본 적이 없어 진짜 마스터피스임
@user-so4xj9ru8e
ㄹㅇ 빅톤 오월애랑…
@user-vw2ro1wp3g
일본에 많아요
@wxxno
@@user-vw2ro1wp3g어쩌라고