TRAX

TRAX was a four-member rock band but now it is currently a two-member South Korean rock band formed in the summer of 2004 by SM Entertainment and formerly produced by X Japan's co-founder Yoshiki. The name "TRAX" stands for the first letter of each member's stage name (Typhoon of the Rose Attack on Xmas). The band made their first public appearance for BoA's eleventh single "Rock With You" in December of 2003. TRAX held its first concert on July 26, 2004 at Ziller Hall. Despite Rose's absence, TRAX continues to work as a threesome with support drummer(s).

The TRAX is active in both South Korea and Japan. However, the band is not widely recognized in South Korea because the rock genre does not play a big role in the Korean music scene. The band made a brief mark on the Korean charts in 2006 with their song "초우 (初雨)," (First Rain) a rock ballad, from their first album. The band also does not have a strong presence in the Japanese music scene because of the over population of rock groups and the recent flood of Korean singers trying to make their mark in Japan.

Current members

Typhoon

Typhoon (born April 8, 1984) is the leader and main vocals of the band. He is also known as Jay Kim. Typhoon grew up in California, U.S.. Typhoon has often called Kim Hee Chul of the group Super Junior his "girlfriend". The two have been good friends while living together since their days as SM Entertainment trainees.

X-mas

X-mas (born March 26, 1985) plays the guitar for the band. His birth name is Kim Jung Mo (김정모) and going by the nickname "Gammo". The instrument he uses is Zemaitis GZ501-Heart/BK Electric Guitar.

Former Members

Rose

Rose (born May 29, 1986) played the drums, and was the back-up vocals for the band. Rose's real name is No Min Woo (노민우). On May 10, 2006, Avex Trax announced on their official website that Rose left TRAX to pursue other interests. He is currently the guitarist for the underground four-member rock band "The Romantist". He attends Inha University and studies art.

Attack

Attack (born June 15, 1985) plays the bass for the band. His birth name is Kang Jung Woo (강정우) and going by the nickname "Dul Bong". The instrument he uses is ZON's Sonus5 (SVT Classic). · close