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

For every song, a different themed God appears. We're preparing a song and performance that suits them.

On March 29, 2016, Jellyfish Entertainment 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 Greek mythology. 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 19th 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 Hades, which is based on the God Hades; who was the God of the underworld.

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 24th, 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".

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