Hades (single album)

2016 single album by VIXX

Hades

Single album by

VIXX

Released| August 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)
Genre|

* K-pop
* dance-pop
* ballad

Label|

* Jellyfish Entertainment
* CJ E&M

VIXX chronology
| Hana-Kaze
(2016)  | Hades
(2016)  | Kratos
(2016)

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Music video
"Fantasy" on YouTube

Hades (/ˈheɪdiːz/; Ancient Greek: ᾍδης or 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

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> For every song, a different themed God appears. We're preparing a song and performance that suits them.

VIXX, in Singles Magazine. May 2016 Issue.

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.[12] On August 2, VIXX began releasing teasers for the album,[13][14][15] On August 5, 2016, VIXX revealed the track list of the album,[16] 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.[17][18] On August 5, 2016, the group revealed the Hades Concept Film on Naver TV Cast,[19] 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".[20] On August 9, VIXX revealed a highlight medley of the songs featured in the album,[21] and on the following day released a teaser of the music video.[22] 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.[23][24]

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.[25]

## Composition

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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".[23][24] 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" (Korean: 나비 효과) 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.[16]

## Promotion

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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,[26] followed by a live Comeback Special on Naver V LIVE on August 14 to commemorate the release of the album.[27] 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.[28] 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

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The credits are adapted from the official homepage of the group.[29]

No.| Title| Lyrics| Music| Length

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1.| "Fantasy"| Kim Mi-jin (Music Cube), Ravi| Devine Channel| 3:29
2.| "Love Me Do"| Kim Changrock, Andrew Baag, Han Kyoung-soo, Ravi| Kim Changrock, Andrew Baag| 3:51
3.| "Butterfly Effect" (나비 효과; Nabihyogwa)| Hwang Ji-won (Jam Factory), Ravi| Erik Lidbom, Andreas Oberg| 3:21
4.| "Fantasy" (Inst.)|  | Devine Channel| 3:29
Total length:| 15:00

## Awards and nominations

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### Awards

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Recipient  | Result

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2016  | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Dance Performance - Male Group | "Fantasy"  | Nominated
Song of the Year | Nominated
SBS PopAsia Awards  | Album of The Year[30] | Conception Trilogy (Zelos, Hades and Kratos)  | Nominated
Gaon Chart Music Awards | 3rd Quarter Best Selling Record Award  | Hades | Nominated

### Music program awards

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Song  | Music show  | Date

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"Fantasy"  | The Show | August 23, 2016[31]
Show Champion | August 24, 2016[32]
The Show | September 6, 2016[33]

## Chart performance

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Chart  | Peak
position  | Sales

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South Korea (Gaon album chart)  | 1  |

* KOR: 102,554[34]

South Korea (Gaon Digital Chart (Fantasy)  | 22
Taiwan (FIVE-MUSIC Korea-Japan Album Chart)  | 2
Billboard World Digital Songs (Fantasy)[35] | 5

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format  | Label

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South Korea | August 12, 2016  |

* CD
* Digital download

* Jellyfish Entertainment
* CJ E&M

Worldwide  | Digital download  | Jellyfish Entertainment

## See also

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* VIXX 2016 Conception Ker
* List of Gaon Album Chart number ones of 2016

## References

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1. ^ "Update: VIXX Increases Your Heart Rate With Anticipation Through "Conception" Art Film". 28 March 2016. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
2. ^ "VIXX prepares you for comeback with 'Conception'". Retrieved 28 March 2016.
3. ^ "VIXX, SEVENTEEN, and Lovelyz Jump on the "Trilogy" Bandwagon". 19 April 2016. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
4. ^ "겁 없는 여섯 남자, 빅스 - Singles May Issue". Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
5. ^ "'컴백' 빅스, 1년 프로젝트 콘셉트 힌트 대방출". Retrieved 12 April 2016.
6. ^ "빅스, 연간 프로젝트 예고…아트 필름으로 예열". Retrieved 12 April 2016.
7. ^ "VIXX go on a search in 'Conception' opening trailer". Retrieved 11 April 2016.
8. ^ "VIXX Shares Cover Image + Teasers For 5th Single Album 'Zelos'". Retrieved 12 April 2016.
9. ^ "VIXX Go Lighter But Stay Edgy With 'Dynamite' Single & Video". Fuse. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
10. ^ "빅스, 12일 컴백 확정..이번엔 하데스". Retrieved 1 August 2016.
11. ^ "'컴백' 빅스, 전무후무 피지컬 티저 공개 '모델 포스'". Retrieved 1 August 2016.
12. ^ Cartwright, Mark, "Hades", Ancient History Encyclopedia, retrieved 29 June 2015
13. ^ "VIXX drops comeback schedule for sixth single 'Hades'". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
14. ^ "VIXX prepares for second 'conception' with 'Hades'". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
15. ^ "Update: VIXX Shares Hints At Comeback Plans With Schedule". 31 July 2016. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
16. ^ a b "'컴백 D-7' 빅스, 트랙리스트 공개..타이틀곡 '판타지' 확정". Retrieved 5 August 2016.
17. ^ "VIXX 6TH SINGLE "HADES"". Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
18. ^ "VIXX 6TH SINGLE "HADES" KIHNO VERSION". Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
19. ^ "VIXX drop concept film for 'Hades'". Retrieved 7 August 2016.
20. ^ "VIXX drop unexpected 'FANTASY' music spoiler for 'HADES'". Retrieved 7 August 2016.
21. ^ "Update: VIXX Shares Highlight Medley For "Hades"". 5 August 2016. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
22. ^ "Watch: VIXX Rocks Their Dark Concept In "Fantasy" MV Teaser Video". 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
23. ^ a b notclaira (2016-08-14). "VIXX Gets Lost In Their "Fantasy" In New Music Video". Soompi. Archived from the original on 2016-08-14. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
24. ^ a b "VIXX release ethereal 'Fantasy' MV | allkpop.com". Retrieved 2016-08-15.
25. ^ "Gaon Album Chart - August 2016". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 8, 2016.
26. ^ "VIXX to release 2nd part of trilogy on Aug. 12". Retrieved 1 August 2016.
27. ^ "[V LIVE] VIXX's Live 'FANTASY' - Comeback Special Live". Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
28. ^ "빅스, '더쇼'서 컴백 첫 1위…트로피 수집 시동 걸었다". 23 August 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
29. ^ "VIXX 6th Single: Hades". Jellyfish Entertainment. August 7, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
30. ^ "SBS PopAsia Award 2016: Album of The Year". www.sbs.com.au. November 16, 2016. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
31. ^ "Watch: VIXX Grabs 1st Win For "Fantasy" On "The Show," Performances By I.O.I, UP10TION, And More". Soompi. 23 August 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
32. ^ "VIXX Takes 2nd Win For "Fantasy" On "Show Champion," Performances By I.O.I, Oh My Girl, WJSN, And More". Soompi. 24 August 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
33. ^ "VIXX Takes 3rd Win With "Fantasy," Performances By Spica And More On "The Show"". Soompi. 6 September 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
34. ^ Cumulative sales for Hades
* "Gaon Album Chart - August 2016". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 8, 2016.
* "Gaon Album Chart - September 2016". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 30, 2016.
* "Gaon Album Chart: 2016 Year End". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 14, 2017.
35. ^ "VIXX Return to Social 50 Chart With 'Fantasy' Comeback". billboard.com. Retrieved August 25, 2016.

## External links

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* Hades - EP on iTunes
* VIXX Hades CONCEPT FILM on YouTube

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* VIXX LR

Studio albums|

| Korean|

* Voodoo
* Chained Up
* Eau de VIXX

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Japanese|

* Depend on Me

Extended plays|

| Korean|

* Hyde / Jekyll
* Error
* Kratos
* Shangri-La
* Continuum

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VIXX LR|

* Beautiful Liar
* Whisper

Single albums|

* Super Hero
* Rock Ur Body
* On and On
* Eternity
* Boys' Record
* Zelos
* Hades

Compilations|

* Darkest Angels
* VIXX 2016 Conception Ker

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