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.
Time Machine
VIXX Lyrics
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작고 낡은 라디오
음악 소리 속에 선명하게 들려온
작고 여린 목소리
(Who's that who's that)
기억이 날 듯 귀에 익은 듯
마치 꿈처럼 어제 일처럼
흘러나오는 나의 얘기
(어느새 바래져) 낡은 사진 속에 깊이 남아있는
(밝혀줘) 그 빛을 잃은 시간들
(하나하나) 다시 불러보는 너무 그리운 날들
거짓말처럼 살아나는
It's my time machine
(Woo) 오랜 상자 속에
(Woo) 잠든 어린 시절
(Woo) 옛날 얘기처럼
(Woo) 꺼낸 어린 시절
모래성 쌓기와 땅따먹기
흙이 더럽다는 생각은 안 하고 만졌지 난
그리워 그때가
아니 순수하던 그때의 내가
아이들은 어른이 되고 싶고
어른들은 아이가 되고픈 심리
시침 떼봐야 시간은 가
방법은 하나야 time machine ride
신 나는 일도 무서운 일도
모든 게 즐거웠던 조금은 어렸던 나
피식 웃음이 왈칵 눈물이
흘러나오는 나의 얘기
(어느새 바래져) 낡은 사진 속에 깊이 남아있는
(밝혀줘) 그 빛을 잃은 시간들
(하나하나) 다시 불러보는 너무 그리운 날들
거짓말처럼 살아나는
It's my time machine
(Woo) 오랜 상자 속에
(Woo) 잠든 어린 시절
(Woo) 옛날 얘기처럼
(Woo) 꺼낸 어린 시절
아무리 다이얼을 돌려도 돌아갈 수 없는
그리운 시간은
누구도 모르게 나 혼자만 가끔 (꺼내볼래)
(돌아가고 싶어) 매일 눈을 뜨며 가슴 설렌 아침
(그리워) 늘 꿈을 꾸며 잠든 밤
(하루하루) 신 난 놀이동산 롤러코스터 같은
그때로 다시 가고 싶어
It's my time machine
(Woo) 오랜 상자 속에
(Woo) 잠든 나의 어린 시절
(Woo) 옛날 얘기처럼
(Woo) 꺼낸 어린 시절
The lyrics of VIXX's song "Time Machine" reflect a nostalgic longing for the past, specifically the innocence and joy of childhood. The song begins by describing a dusty old radio hidden in the corner of an attic, from which emerges a familiar and gentle voice. The singer reminisces about their younger self, feeling as though those memories are on the verge of returning.
The lyrics then describe the singer's past experiences, presented as flowing out like a dream or a story. The old photographs capture the depth of those lost moments, and the singer yearns to rediscover the light that has faded from those times. The song emphasizes the bittersweet nature of nostalgia, as it feels like a resurrected lie, yet it also allows the singer to revive and relive those precious memories.
In the chorus, the singer discovers and opens an old box, metaphorically representing the time machine. Inside the box lies their childhood, the times of building sandcastles and playing in the dirt without worries. The singer longs for that pure version of themselves, highlighting the paradox of children wanting to grow up and adults wanting to be children again. The lyrics express the desire to control time and go back to those carefree days, using the time machine ride as the only solution.
Overall, "Time Machine" captures the universal desire to revisit the past, to resurrect the innocence and joy of childhood, and to relive cherished memories. It explores the complex emotions of nostalgia, acknowledging its illusory nature while recognizing its power to bring back forgotten moments.
Line by Line Meaning
다락 한구석에 먼지 가득 덮어쓴
In a corner of the attic covered in thick dust
작고 낡은 라디오
A small and old radio
음악 소리 속에 선명하게 들려온
Clearly heard in the sound of music
작고 여린 목소리
(Who's that who's that)
A small and gentle voice
(Who's that who's that)
기억이 날 듯 귀에 익은 듯
Seems like a memory, as if familiar to the ear
이제는 훌쩍 자란 조금은 어렸던 나
Now grown up, a slightly younger version of me
마치 꿈처럼 어제 일처럼
Like a dream, like yesterday
흘러나오는 나의 얘기
Flowing out, my story
(어느새 바래져) 낡은 사진 속에 깊이 남아있는
(Fading away unnoticed) Deeply remaining in old photographs
(밝혀줘) 그 빛을 잃은 시간들
(Reveal) The time that lost its brightness
(하나하나) 다시 불러보는 너무 그리운 날들
(One by one) Reliving those cherished days
거짓말처럼 살아나는
Coming back to life like a lie
It's my time machine
It's my time machine
(Woo) 오랜 상자 속에
(Woo) Inside the old box
(Woo) 잠든 어린 시절
(Woo) The sleeping childhood
(Woo) 옛날 얘기처럼
(Woo) Like an old story
(Woo) 꺼낸 어린 시절
(Woo) The retrieved childhood
모래성 쌓기와 땅따먹기
Building sand castles and playing in the dirt
흙이 더럽다는 생각은 안 하고 만졌지 난
I never thought the soil was dirty as I played in it
그리워 그때가
Missed those times
아니 순수하던 그때의 내가
No, the version of me that was innocent back then
아이들은 어른이 되고 싶고
Children want to become adults
어른들은 아이가 되고픈 심리
Adults yearn to become children again
시침 떼봐야 시간은 가
Even if you try to move the hour hand, time passes
방법은 하나야 time machine ride
There's one way, a time machine ride
신 나는 일도 무서운 일도
Exciting things, scary things
모든 게 즐거웠던 조금은 어렸던 나
Everything was enjoyable for the slightly younger version of me
피식 웃음이 왈칵 눈물이
A small chuckle, a sudden burst of tears
흘러나오는 나의 얘기
Flowing out, my story
(어느새 바래져) 낡은 사진 속에 깊이 남아있는
(Fading away unnoticed) Deeply remaining in old photographs
(밝혀줘) 그 빛을 잃은 시간들
(Reveal) The time that lost its brightness
(하나하나) 다시 불러보는 너무 그리운 날들
(One by one) Reliving those cherished days
거짓말처럼 살아나는
Coming back to life like a lie
It's my time machine
It's my time machine
(Woo) 오랜 상자 속에
(Woo) Inside the old box
(Woo) 잠든 어린 시절
(Woo) The sleeping childhood
(Woo) 옛날 얘기처럼
(Woo) Like an old story
(Woo) 꺼낸 어린 시절
(Woo) The retrieved childhood
아무리 다이얼을 돌려도 돌아갈 수 없는
No matter how much I turn the dial, I can't go back
그리운 시간은
The time I miss
누구도 모르게 나 혼자만 가끔 (꺼내볼래)
Without anyone knowing, sometimes I (want to bring it out)
(돌아가고 싶어) 매일 눈을 뜨며 가슴 설렌 아침
(Wanting to go back) Every morning waking up with an excited heart
(그리워) 늘 꿈을 꾸며 잠든 밤
(Missed) Nightfall, always dreaming before falling asleep
(하루하루) 신 난 놀이동산 롤러코스터 같은
(Day by day) I'm like a roller coaster at an amusement park
그때로 다시 가고 싶어
I want to go back to that time
It's my time machine
It's my time machine
(Woo) 오랜 상자 속에
(Woo) Inside the old box
(Woo) 잠든 나의 어린 시절
(Woo) My sleeping childhood
(Woo) 옛날 얘기처럼
(Woo) Like an old story
(Woo) 꺼낸 어린 시절
(Woo) The retrieved childhood
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Albi Albertsson, Ravi, Jeongmi Kim, Jieun Jeon, Son Jong Hwang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
becKjmndharsSlandia
Is it just me or does the beginning and chorus sound a LOT like g.r.8.u? If so, then it's a really interesting artistic choice... it's a song reminiscing of the past childhood and then you get a bit of nostalgic feeling from their past happy concept song.
Phoenix
It's now 2019, and yeah, the beginning and climax do sound a lot like gr8u and for the climax chorus was a bit like Navy & Shining Gold.. (Its my first time listening to this song tho since I'm new). It's nice though if us fans would think of it as a reminisce of memories together for the past 7 years..
p/s: I can't not say how in love I am right now when N descended his usual tone to a lower and deep tone of voice at the part 'radio' in the beginning of the song. One of the many reasons why he's my ub (He just cant' stop making me fall more in love with him day by day!). I love it every time he uses that tone. So sexy and soothing at the same time.
Taylor Smith
That explains why this song and gr8u are my two fav songs by Vixx ❤️😂
Rachel Franklin
+becKjmndharsSlandia It's a remix of gr8u
tara nugget
I swear I've never heard this song before but it makes me feel so nostalgic.
Maddy Martin
I think it sounds like the theme for H2O just add water😂
circustents
It sounds like Good Time as well, by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen.
Maha S.
+brianajewel I've noticed too 😂💔
brianajewel
+Jinki Lee That's cause it sounds like G.R.8.U lmao
Grace Hartman
You know what's as rare as Leo smiling? Hongbin having a part with a high note in it. <3