The Koxx (Hangul: 칵스) is a South Korean indie rock band that formed in 2009. They are also involved in the production of k-pop songs.
History 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. 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, and went on a tour in Japan, playing at clubs in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
The Koxx won the "Discovery of the Year" Award on February 22, 2012 at the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards. Beginning in 2012, the band began appearing on KBS' reality show Top Band 2. 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.
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.
Members Lee Hyunsong (이현송) – vocals, guitar Lee Sooryun (이수륜) – guitar Park Sunbin (박선빈) – bass Shaun (숀) – synthesizers, supporting vocals
Past members Shin Saron (신사론) – drums
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positionsKOR Access OKReleased: June 15, 2011 Label: Happy Robot Records Format: CD, digital download— The New NormalReleased: November 10, 2015 Label: Happy Robot Records Format: CD, digital download—"—" denotes release did not chart.
Extended plays Title Album details Peak chart positionsKOREnterReleased: June 15, 2010 Label: Happy Robot Records Format: CD, digital download—Bon VoyageReleased: June 26, 2012 Label: Happy Robot Records Format: CD, digital download—RedReleased: July 19, 2017 Label: Happy Robot Records Format: CD, digital download42"—" denotes release did not chart.
Singles Title Year Peak chart positionsAlbumKOR "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.
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