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''Kratos'' (
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: Κράτος) is the third
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, and the third part of the ''VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION'' trilogy, preceded by '' Zelos'' and ''
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'', by the South Korean boy band
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. The album was released on October 31, 2016, under the label of
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. The song "The Closer" was used to promote the album.


Background and release

On March 29, 2016,
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released the ''Conception Art Film'', which signaled the start of their year-long project and trilogy ''VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION'', through which the group would show their wide musical and conceptual spectrum and would be themed around the gods that appear in
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. An official Instagram for the project was also created at that time. On April 10, 2016, VIXX released the opening trailer of ''2016 CONCEPTION'', 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. On August 12, 2016, VIXX released the second album ''
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'', which is based on the God
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; who was the God of the
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. On October 9, 2016, VIXX revealed that the third album of the trilogy would be ''Kratos,'' which is based on the God Kratos; the personification of strength, might, sovereign rule, and authority in all its forms. On October 16, at 10:31 p.m. KST, VIXX began releasing teasers for the album, beginning with a video titled "VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION Κήρ TRilOGY VIDEO". On October 20, 2016, the group revealed the ''Kratos'' Concept Film on Naver TV Cast and also revealed the album's title track, and on the following day revealed the album's track list. On October 24, VIXX revealed a highlight medley of the songs featured in the album. 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, poster and a hologram film whilst the Kihno version would come with the Kihno card, post card with printed autograph, a set of 30 photocards and a poster. From October 24 to October 27, VIXX revealed individual character trailer with each member having his own concept. On October 28, VIXX released a teaser of the music video. On October 31, VIXX released ''Kratos'' along with the music video for the title song "The Closer". ''Kratos'' entered and 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, with the title song "The Closer" charting at number 8 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number 14 on Billboard World Digital Songs. ''Kratos'' sold cumulative 57,456 copies in October.


Composition

The EP consists of five tracks and one instrumental. The title song "The Closer" was written by songwriter Kim Mi-jin from Music Cube and VIXX member
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. The song was composed and arranged by Devine Channel. The second track "Desperate" was written by MAFLY, Park Woo-hyun and Ravi with music composed by Erik Lidbom and MELODESIGN with arrangement by Erik Lidbom for Hitfire Production. The third track "Shooting Star" was written by MAFLY, KEYFLY and Ravi with music composed by Simon Janlöv, MLC and Cho Yong-ho, it was also arranged by Cho Yong-ho. The fourth track "Good Night & Good Morning" was written and composed by Ravi and arranged by
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. The fifth track "Romance is Over" () was written by VIXX members
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and Leo with composition also by Leo and arrangement by Cho Yong-ho.


Promotion

VIXX began promoting ''Kratos'' with a live showcase on Naver V LIVE on October 31, 2016, at YES24 Live Hall, followed by performances on the following music programs;
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's '' The Show'',
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's ''
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'', KBS's ''
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'', MBC's ''
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'', SBS's ''
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'', and Mnet's ''
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''. VIXX gained their first win for "The Closer" on November 8 on '' The Show''. On the 20th of November VIXX wrapped up their three week long promotions for "The Closer" on SBS's ''
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''.


Track listing

The credits are adapted from the official homepage of the group.


Awards and nominations


Awards


Music program awards


Chart performance


Release history


See also

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VIXX 2016 Conception Ker ''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 vide ...
*
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References


External links

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