VIXX 2016 Conception Ker (stylized as VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Κήρ) is the second compilation album by South Korean boy band VIXX. The special album was released on November 21, 2016 under Jellyfish Entertainment, supported by a music video and a new song. The album contains songs from their two single albums Zelos and Hades and mini-album Kratos. The song "Milky Way" was chosen as the album's title track.
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| Released | November 21, 2016 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, dance-pop | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Background and release
editBefore the release of the special album, this year-long project was divided into three parts under the title of VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION with the keyword Ker (Κήρ) and was conceptualized around the Gods that appear in Greek mythology, it included VIXX's two single albums Zelos; released on April 19, 2016[1][2] and Hades; released on August 12, 2016[3][4] and their third mini-album Kratos which was released on October 31, 2016.[5][6][7] VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION also included concept films, art films and trailers such as the Conception Art Film and VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION OPENING TRAILER to furthermore show the concept for each part of the trilogy including the series itself.[8][9]
Zelos was the first album in the trilogy, it had three tracks including the title track "Dynamite" (Korean: 다이너마이트) and it was based upon the Greek God of Zelos; the Greek God of Jealousy and Rivalry.[10] The second album Hades also had three tracks including the title track “Fantasy" and it was based upon Hades; who was the ancient Greek chthonic god of the underworld.[11] The final album in the trilogy was Kratos and unlike the previous releases Kratos had five tracks including the title track "The Closer" and it was based upon Kratos; the personification of strength, might, sovereign rule, and authority in all its forms.[12] Each album was packaged in the same way and each album had an accompanying concept film which was released before the music videos and albums themselves.[13][14][15]
The trilogy was commercially successful with Zelos and Hades charting at Number 1 and Kratos charting at Number 2 on the Gaon album chart. Zelos sold 110,334 cumulative copies in the months of April and May.[16][17] Hades sold 103,450 cumulative copies in the months of August and September,[18][19] and Kratos sold 57,456 cumulative copies in October.[20]
On November 11, 2016, VIXX revealed that they would be releasing a special album to wrap up and celebrate the end of the VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION project.[21][22][23] On November 14, VIXX revealed that the special album titled VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION KER (Κήρ) will consist of two discs (CD and DVD), a 92-page 2016 Conception commentary book and 92 page photo book, random poster and bookmark shaped like a key in a special box that doubles as a collectors box for the original trilogy albums Zelos, Hades and Kratos.[24]
On November 15, it was announced that the title song of the special album would be called “Milky Way” which was written by VIXX members Ravi and Hyuk and composed and arranged by Justin Reinstein. The accompanying music video for “Milky Way” was filmed on the 13th of November, it features scenes of 600 fans from VIXX's Official Fanclub ST★RLIGHT at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province.[25][26][27][28]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Milky Way" | Ravi, Hyuk | Justin Reinstein | 3:27 |
| 2. | "Dynamite" (다이너마이트; Daineomaiteu) | Misfit, Ravi | Simon Janlöv, Andrew Choi, MELODESIGN | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Six Feet Under" (늪; Neup) | Kim Sujeong, Ravi | Harry Brooks, Dan Goudie, Ash Milton | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Bad Bye" (손의 이별; Sonuiibyeol) (Translation: "Parting of Hands" or "Farewell Hands") | Kim Ji-hyang, Ravi | MELODESIGN, Keeproots, Fascinating | 3:56 |
| 5. | "Fantasy" | Kim Mi-jin (Music Cube), Ravi | Devine Channel | 3:29 |
| 6. | "Love Me Do" | Kim Changrock, Andrew Baag, Han Kyoung-soo, Ravi | Kim Changrock, Andrew Baag | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Butterfly Effect" (나비 효과; Nabihyogwa) | Hwang Ji-won (Jam Factory), Ravi | Erik Lidbom, Andreas Oberg | 3:21 |
| 8. | "The Closer" | Kim Mi-jin (Music Cube), Ravi | Devine Channel | 3:45 |
| 9. | "Desperate" | MAFLY, Park Woo-hyun, Ravi | Erik Lidbom, MELODESIGN | 3:31 |
| 10. | "Shooting Star" | MAFLY, KEYFLY, Ravi | Simon Janlöv, MLC, Cho Yong-ho | 3:28 |
| 11. | "Good Night & Good Morning" | Ravi | Ravi | 3:17 |
| 12. | "Romance Is Over" (로맨스는 끝났다; Lomaenseuneun Kkeutnassda) | Leo, Ravi | Leo | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 43:00 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Art Film" | 0:57 |
| 2. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Opening Trailer" | 0:50 |
| 3. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION OPENING BEHIND" | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Zelos Concept Film" | 1:06 |
| 5. | "다이너마이트 MV Teaser" (Dynamite MV Teaser) | 0:28 |
| 6. | "다이너마이트 MV 본편" (Dynamite MV main story) | 3:31 |
| 7. | "다이너마이트 MV Making Video #1" (Dynamite MV Making Video #1) | 3:31 |
| 8. | "다이너마이트 MV Making Video #2" (Dynamite MV Making Video #2) | 2:57 |
| 9. | "Hades Concept Film" | 1:05 |
| 10. | "Fantasy MV Teaser" | 0:31 |
| 11. | "Fantasy MV" | 3:29 |
| 12. | "Fantasy MV Performance ver." | 3:29 |
| 13. | "Fantasy MV Drama ver." | 3:31 |
| 14. | "Fantasy MV Making Video" | 5:57 |
| 15. | "Kratos Concept Film" | 1:10 |
| 16. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Character Trailer KEN" | 0:28 |
| 17. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Character Trailer HONGBIN" | 0:27 |
| 18. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Character Trailer RAVI" | 0:25 |
| 19. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Character Trailer LEO" | 0:23 |
| 20. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Character Trailer HYUK" | 0:25 |
| 21. | "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Character Trailer N" | 0:26 |
| 22. | "The Closer MV Teaser" | 0:38 |
| 23. | "The Closer MV" | 3:50 |
| 24. | "The Closer MV Making Video" | 4:15 |
| Total length: | 22:34 | |
Chart performance
edit| Chart | Peak position |
Sales |
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| South Korea (Gaon album chart) | 2 | |
| Japan (Oricon Weekly album chart) | 77 | |
| Taiwan (Five-Music) Weekly album chart | 9 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | November 21, 2016 |
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| Worldwide | Digital download | Jellyfish Entertainment | |
| Japan | November 23, 2016 | CD+DVD |
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References
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- ^ "VIXX Go Lighter But Stay Edgy With 'Dynamite' Single & Video". Fuse. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ "VIXX drops comeback schedule for sixth single 'Hades'". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "VIXX prepares for second 'conception' with 'Hades'". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "빅스, 10월31일 컴백 확정..3부작 완결판 '역대급 예고'". Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ "Watch: VIXX Shares Chilling Concept Film For Return With "Kratos"". Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ "VIXX's track list for upcoming album 'Kratos' is here!". Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ "Update: VIXX Increases Your Heart Rate With Anticipation Through "Conception" Art Film". Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "VIXX go on a search in 'Conception' opening trailer". Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "VIXX Reveals Tracklist and Highlight Medley for "Zelos" Mini Album". Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "Update: VIXX Shares Highlight Medley For "Hades"". Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "VIXX's track list for upcoming album 'Kratos' is here!". Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ "VIXX are somber and brooding in concept film for 'Zelos'". Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ "VIXX drop concept film for 'Hades'". Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ "Watch: VIXX Shares Chilling Concept Film For Return With "Kratos"". Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart - April 2016". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
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- ^ "[단독] 빅스, 11월 스페셜음반 나온다..연간 프로젝트 대미 장식". Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "VIXX to compile their 'Conception' trilogy into a special album to be released this month". Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "VIXX To Conclude "CONCEPTION" Project With Special Album This Month". 11 November 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "KER album specifications". Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "팬심 특급판 온다"…빅스, '컨셉션' 스페셜앨범 21일 발매". Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "빅스, '컨셉션' 스페셜 패키지 기습 공개…혁 작사 신곡 추가". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Watch: VIXX Is In It For Their Fans In Video Teaser For "Milky Way"". 17 November 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "빅스, 신곡 '밀키웨이' MV티저 공개…별빛과 함께한 현장". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION KER Special Package". Jellyfish Entertainment. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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Cumulative sales for VIXX 2016 Conception Ker:
- "Gaon Album Chart: November 2016". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Oricon Chart – November Week 3". Oricon. 29 November 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.