Eternity (VIXX song)

"Eternity" (Korean: 기적; RR: Gijeok; lit. "Miracle") is a single recorded by South Korean idol group VIXX. It was released physically and as a digital single on May 27, 2014, through Jellyfish Entertainment. "Eternity" was written by lyricist Kim Eana, who also wrote VIXX's last four title tracks. The song's lyrics portray the fantasy of time, and is about the miracle of love that exists in the moment and forever.[1]

"Eternity"
Single by VIXX
B-side
  • "Sad Ending"
  • "Love LaLaLa"
ReleasedMay 27, 2014 (2014-05-27)
Recorded2014
GenreK-pop, electronic, dance-pop
Length13:00
LabelJellyfish Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Kim Eana, Ravi
Producer(s)Hyuk Shin, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK, siyeonking!
VIXX singles chronology
"Voodoo"
(2013)		 "Eternity"
(2014)		 "Darkest Angels"
(2014)
Music videos
"Eternity" on YouTube
"Eternity" (dance version) on YouTube

The song's music video was directed by Hong Won-ki of ZanyBros, who directed most of their previous music videos.

Background and release

On May 18, VIXX announced that they would be coming back with their fourth single album "Eternity" through a post on their official fancafe. They also revealed their teaser for the single in the way of a real-time countdown timer on their official website. The timer is fashioned after an old-time pocket watch clock face.[2][3][4]

Concept

A Jellyfish Entertainment representative explained, "The concept of VIXX’s 4th single album 'Eternity' is a miraculous love story happening in a moment and time called forever, through 'the fantasy of time'."[5] "VIXX's 4th single album concept is a 'time fantasy' and expresses the miraculous love story that happens in the present and for eternity."

Composition

"Eternity" was written by award-winning songwriter Kim Eana, with the rap being written by Ravi. The song was composed by Shin Hyuk, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK and siyeonking! and arranged by 2xxx! The second track "Sad Ending" was composed and arranged by Swedish producers Erik Lidbom and Jon Hallgren, with lyrics written by Lee Seu Lan of Jam Factory and Ravi. The third track "Love, LaLaLa" was composed and arranged by MELODESIGN, Keeproots & fascinating. It was written by Kim Ji-hyang, MELODESIGN and Ravi.[6]

Track listing

The credits are adapted from the official homepage of the group.[7]

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Eternity" (기적; Gijeok)Kim EanaHyuk Shin, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK, siyeonking!3:04
2."Sad Ending"Lee Seu Lan (Jam Factory), RaviErik Lidbom, Jon Hallgren3:16
3."Love, LaLaLa"Kim Ji Hyang, MELODESIGN, RaviMELODESIGN, Keeproots, fascinating3:32
4."Eternity" (Inst.) Hyuk Shin, Deanfluenza, 2xxx!, DK, siyeonking!3:04
Total length:13:00

Charts
Chart Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon Singles Chart)[8] 7
South Korea (Gaon Monthly Singles Chart)[9] 57
South Korea (Gaon Weekly Mobile Ringtone Chart)[10] 40
South Korea (Gaon Social Chart)[11] 2
South Korea (Gaon Weekly albums chart)[12] 1
South Korea (Gaon Monthly albums chart)[13] 4
Billboard (Korea K-Pop Hot 100)[14] 25
Billboard (US World) 3

Awards and nominations

Awards
YearAwardNominated workResult
Mnet Asian Music Awards
2014 Best Dance Performance - Male Group[15] "Eternity" Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Golden Disk Awards
2015 Disk Bonsang Award[16] Eternity Won
Digital Bonsang Award[17] "Eternity" Nominated
Gaon Chart Music Awards
2015 2nd Quarter Best Selling Record Award[18] "Eternity" Nominated

Music program awards
Song Music show Date
"Eternity" Inkigayo June 8, 2014 [19]
Show Champion June 11, 2014 [20]

Release history
Region Date Format Label
South Korea May 27, 2014
  • CD
  • Digital download
Worldwide Digital download Jellyfish Entertainment

See also

References
  1. "VIXX Returns with a Little 'VOODOO'". 24-7Kpop. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  2. "VIXX Reveals First Eerie Teaser Image for Comeback "ETERNITY". Soompi. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  3. "VIXX reveals a countdown timer to their next comeback, 'ETERNITY'". Allkpop. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  4. "VIXX Announces Comeback With 'ETERNITY' Countdown Timer". Kpopstarz. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  5. "VIXX, Exploring Time? Comeback as Six on 27th". OSEN. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  6. "VIXX release tracklist for 'Eternity'". Dkpopnews. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  7. "4th Single: Eternity". Jellyfish Entertainment. May 27, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  8. "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – May 25, 2014 to May 31, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  9. "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – May 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 1 June 2014. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  10. "South Korean Gaon Chart: Mobile ringtone – June 8, 2014 to June 14, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 June 2014. Archived from the original on 19 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  11. "South Korean Gaon Chart: Social – May 26, 2014 to June 1, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 26 May 2014. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  12. "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album (Weekly) – May 25, 2014 to May 31, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  13. "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album (Monthly) - May 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 18 December 2014. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  14. "K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  15. "2014 MAMA NOMINEES - Mnet Asian Music Awards". Mnet Asian Music Awards.
  16. "Winners from the '29th Golden Disk Awards' (Day 2)!". allkpop.com.
  17. "The 29th GOLDEN DISC AWARDS in BEIJING". joins.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
  18. "Winners from the 4th Gaon Chart K-POP Awards". Koreaboo.
  19. "VIXX wins #1 on the June 8th episode of SBS' 'Inkigayo' + other great performances". allkpop.com.
  20. "VIXX win their next trophy on 'Show Champion' with 'Eternity'". allkpop.com.
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