''Hades'' (; grc, or , ''Háidēs'') is the sixth

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, and the second part of the ''VIXX 2016 CONCEPTION'' trilogy, followed by '' Kratos'' and preceded by '' Zelos'', by the South Korean boy band

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. The album was released on August 12, 2016 under the label of

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. The song "Fantasy" was used to promote the album.

Background and release

On March 29, 2016,

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 1, 2016, VIXX revealed that the second album would be ''Hades'', which is based on the God

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. On August 2, VIXX began releasing teasers for the album, On August 5, 2016, VIXX revealed the track list of 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 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. On August 5, 2016, the group revealed the ''Hades'' Concept Film on Naver TV Cast, and on the following day released a video music spoiler to the title song "Fantasy" which features VIXX member Leo playing

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". On August 9, VIXX revealed a highlight medley of the songs featured in the album, and on the following day released a teaser of the music video. 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. ''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 ''

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'' World Digital Songs. ''Hades'' sold cumulative 97,222 copies in August.

Composition

The title song "Fantasy" 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 track has a "dramatic, orchestral sound" with an "elegant ndethereal quality". 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" () was written by Hwang Ji-won from Jam Factory and Ravi and composed by Erik Lidbom and

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. Erik Lidbom for Hitfire Production arranged and produced the track.

Promotion

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, followed by a live Comeback Special on Naver V LIVE on August 14 to commemorate the release of the album. VIXX also performed "Fantasy" and "Love Me Do" on

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'', followed by music programs

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'', SBS's ''

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'', and Mnet's ''

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''. VIXX gained their first win for "Fantasy" on August 23 on ''

''. VIXX wrapped up their month long promotions for "Fantasy" on September 11, 2016 on SBS's ''

'' and during that time VIXX won 1st place three times on the music shows.

Track listing

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

Awards and nominations

Awards

Music program awards

Chart performance

Release history

References

External links

Hades - EP
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