VIXX releases repackaged album "Jekyll"

            Just when VIXX wrapped up "Hyde" promotions, they pleasantly surprise fans with the announcement of a repackaged album! VIXX made a fresh-faced transformation back into young lads for their repackaged album "Jekyll" and added three new songs. The newest promotional track is "G.R.8.U." (or "You're Impressive") which showcases their bright, fun side after two back-to-back paranormal concepts (as vampires and winged demons). There's a new intro called "Jekyll" and another bright summer song called "What to Do" to complete this ambitious return. I deem it ambitious because VIXX seems determined to not leave the K-pop scene anytime soon. They might be taking short breaks in-between to prepare for another comeback, but it doesn't seem like they'll be keeping their Starlights waiting long.

VIXX "G.R.8.U." (Eng Sub)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu7_NKxtfGg

In the "G.R.8.U." MV, the boys are lounging around in a white room with colorful objects and shenanigans occur in reverse. In order to film convincingly, the members had to memorize the sound of their parts backwards in order to lip-sync for certain scenes.

VIXX TV ep. 60 (BTS of "G.R.8.U" MV Making)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkGWP2546CQ

What's truly great about this comeback is that it's a mid-tempo song instead of an intense, rushed track like "Hyde," so individual vocals really shine here. Leo really holds out his high notes, and Ken's mid-range sounds very masculine and charismatic. Hongbin sings very clearly and Hyuk has a surprisingly warm voice. The best part is that their live vocals are just as solid as their studio recording, so you live stages which are always fun to watch. In fact, "G.R.8.U." and "What to Do" are as boy band as you can get, bringing on a cheery, refreshing vibe and highly catchy beats to an otherwise dull summer (as always, I speak for myself).

 VIXX "Jekyll" Intro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eQSDJ0H--A

 "What to Do" (Eng Sub)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V3qh9_5LMI 

Further comments:
I had to stifle a fangirl giggle that their first few comeback stage featured a few of the members with "Hyde" expressions. It's like they forgot which song they are currently singing and that their concept has switched 180 degrees. It's okay N, we know you're always overflowing with charisma, and Leo, we know you fit better into dark concepts. These facial quirks ease out to more relaxed, engaging smiles over time, but I still feel like N is trying too hard to flirt with the camera while Leo is failing miserably at being casual and looks like he's trying to seduce the audience instead. *Sigh* Can't say I'm complaining...

"G.R.8.U." Live Stages:

M! Countdown 130801 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7PlCi_zNU
Music Bank 130802 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU6uiOSe5C4
Music Core 130803 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRtlM9xmIBw
M! Countdown 180808 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTk80u9tju4
Inkigayo 180809 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tiAVk61Qrc
Music Core 180810 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9GNyQci8bQ

Are they actually... glowing?

Why yes, yes they are.