El7z_Up
El7z Up
South Korean girl group
El7z Up (Korean: 엘즈업; RR: Eljeueob; stylized in all caps or formally as EL7Z U+P[2]) is a South Korean project female supergroup formed through the Mnet reality competition show Queendom Puzzle. The group is managed by Apple Monster and DG Entertainment, and consists of seven members: Kei from Lovelyz, Yeeun from CLC, Yeoreum from WJSN, Yeonhee from Rocket Punch, Nana from Woo!ah!, Hwiseo from H1-Key, and Yuki from Purple Kiss. They debuted on September 14, 2023, with the extended play (EP) 7+Up.[3]
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EL7Z UP in September 2023 From left to right: Yuki, Yeeun, Yeoreum, Yeonhee, Nana, Hwiseo, and Kei | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2023–present[upper-alpha 1] |
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| Website | Official website |
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The group's name, El7z Up, is the word "Puzzle" spelled backwards, with the number "7" representing the number of members in the group and replacing one of the "z".[4] The name represents "the best seven members the audience 'puzzled' out".[5]
Pre-debut: Background and formation through Queendom Puzzle
All members of El7z Up have previously made their debuts in other girl groups. Kei debuted as a member of Lovelyz in 2014, Yeeun debuted as a member of CLC in 2015, both of whom also debuted as soloists in 2019 and 2023 respectively. Yeoreum debuted as a member of WJSN in 2016 and as a member of WJSN's first subunit WJSN Chocome in 2020. Yeonhee debuted as a member of Rocket Punch in 2019. Nana and Yuki debuted as a member of Woo!ah! and Purple Kiss respectively in 2020. Hwiseo debuted as a member of H1-Key in 2022.
El7z Up was formed through the reality competition show Queendom Puzzle, which aired from June 13 to August 15, 2023. The show brought together twenty-eight active female idols to form a supergroup consisting of seven members. On July 25, during the seventh episode, the name of the group was revealed.[6] During the finale, the final seven members of the group were announced, along with the aim of a September debut later that year.[7]
Before appearing on the show, Kei participated in the first season of the show's legacy series Queendom as part of her group Lovelyz.[8] Yeoreum also participated in the second season as part of her group WJSN, where they finished in first place.[9]
2023–present: Debut with 7+Up, and 2023 MAMA Awards
On September 14, 2023, El7z Up made their debut with the release of the EP 7+Up, along with its lead single "Cheeky".[3] The group held their first concert in Japan titled "Piece Up", taking place in Saitama at Omiya Sonic City [ja] on October 22, in Osaka at Grand Cube Osaka on October 24, and in Tokyo at Tachikawa Stage Garden on November 26.[10][11] On November 29, El7z Up appeared and performed at the 2023 MAMA Awards.[12] The group is expected to release a new album in early-2024, according to a report on December 5.[13]
The group is reported to be preparing for an album scheduled to be released in May 2024.[14]
- Kei (케이) – from Lovelyz
- Yeeun (예은) – from CLC
- Yeoreum (여름) – leader; from WJSN
- Yeonhee (연희) – from Rocket Punch
- Nana (나나) – from Woo!ah!
- Hwiseo (휘서) – from H1-Key
- Yuki (유키) – from Purple Kiss
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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| KOR [15] |
JPN | |||
| 7+Up |
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Singles
Other charted songs
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Cheeky" | 2023 | Unknown | [19] |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Queendom Puzzle | Reality competition show that determined the members of El7z Up | [7] |
| El7z Up&Go | [20] |
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2023 | Saitama | Japan | Omiya Sonic City [ja] |
| October 24, 2023 | Osaka | Grand Cube Osaka | |
| November 26, 2023 | Tokyo | Tachikawa Stage Garden |
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Pop Music Awards[note 1] | 2023 | Best New Artist (Overseas) | 7+Up | Nominated | [22] |
| MAMA Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year | El7z Up | Longlisted | [23] |
| Best New Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Album of the Year | 7+Up | Longlisted | |||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | El7z Up | Nominated | [24] |
- "'Queendom Puzzle' members gear up for EL7Z U+P debut". Korea JoongAng Daily. August 24, 2023. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- Yong-jun, Cho (August 24, 2023). "'Queendom Puzzle' members gear up for EL7Z U+P debut". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023 – via Naver.
- Jin-ah, Son (September 4, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업, 14일 데뷔 확정(공식)" ['Queendom Puzzle' El7z Up confirms debut on the 14th (officially)]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Naver.
- Jeong, Hyeyeon (September 14, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 글로벌 걸그룹명은 엘즈업...주이→서연 5人 탈락 [종합]" ['Junghee' El7z Up "Goal? No. 1 on music shows... I want to become a group that can be together for a long time" [Comprehensive]]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023 – via Naver.
- Dew (July 26, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 글로벌 걸그룹명은 엘즈업...주이→서연 5人 탈락 [종합]" ['Queendom Puzzle' global girl group name El7z Up... JooE → Seoyeon 5 people eliminated [Comprehensive]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023 – via Naver.
- Seung-ah, Goh (July 26, 2023). "위클리 수진·지한·조아 '퀸덤 퍼즐' 세미파이널 진출 확정" [Weeekly's Sujin, Jihan, and Joa confirmed to advance to the semi-finals of 'Queendom Puzzle']. News 1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023 – via Naver.
- Jin-ah, Son (August 16, 2023). "'엘즈업 재데뷔' 휘서·나나·유키·케이·여름·연희·예은의 새 출발 [MK★이슈]" [EL7Z UP Re-debut' Hwiseo·Nana·Yuki·Kei·Yeoreum·Yeonhee·Yeeun's New Starts [MK★Issue]]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023 – via Naver.
- Hye-won, Jeong (April 26, 2023). "'우승 경력자'도 '역주행돌'도 '퀸덤 퍼즐'行...걸그룹 재도전 통할까[이슈S]" ['Winner of the championship', 'Reverse running idol', 'Queendom puzzle'... Will the girl group re-challenge work? [Issue S]]. SpotTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 – via Naver.
- Jeong, Jin-ri (April 25, 2023). "[단독]우주소녀 여름, '퀸덤 퍼즐' 출격...'퀸덤2' 우승자 등판" [[Exclusive] WJSN Yeoreum, goes to 'Queendom Puzzle'... The winner of "Queendom 2" will appear.]. SpotTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 – via Naver.
- "EL7Z UP JAPAN 1st FAN CONCERT ~Piece up~追加公演開催のご案内" [EL7Z UP JAPAN 1st FAN CONCERT ~Piece up~ Information on additional performances]. Whoop Japan (in Japanese). October 22, 2023. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- Son, Bong-seok (November 29, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업, '2023 MAMA' 첫 출격" [‘Queendom Puzzle’ El7z Up, first appearance at ‘2023 MAMA’]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023 – via Naver.
- Kim, Hyun-sik (December 5, 2023). "[단독]'퀸덤 퍼즐' 데뷔조 엘즈업, 해산 NO…내년 초 재출격" [[Exclusive] 'Queendom Puzzle' debut team El7z Up, no disbandment... Relaunch early next year]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024 – via Naver.
- Kim, Sun-woo (February 26, 2024). "[단독]'해산 아니라'던 엘즈업, 5월 컴백" [[Exclusive] El7z Up, which was 'not disbanded', will make a comeback in May] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
- "7+Up". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- 週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2023年09月25日付 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking September 11, 2023 – September 17, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- Cumulative sales for 7+Up:
- "Circle Album Chart – October, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 38, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). September 17–23, 2023. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 40, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). October 1–7, 2023. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 46, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 12–18, 2023. Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 48, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 26 – December 2, 2023. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
- "All tracks from 7+Up". Circle Chart (in Korean). September 10–16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- EL7Z UP(엘즈업) - 'CHEEKY' MV (Music video). Apple Monster/DG Entertainment. September 14, 2023. Archived from the original on September 14, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024 – via YouTube.
- [EL7Z UP&GO] TEASER📽 하고 싶은 거 마음껏 하는 엘즈업의 힐링 리얼리티🍃 (in Korean). EL7Z UP. October 30, 2023. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023 – via YouTube.
- "2020亚洲流行音乐大奖结果出炉 林俊杰获5奖成最大赢家". VCT News (in Chinese). December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- "【APMA 2023】亚洲流行音乐大奖2023年度入围名单" (in Chinese). Asian Pop Music Awards. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- "Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List)". Billboard. October 19, 2023. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- Jeong, Ha-eun (January 3, 2024). 역사상 첫 해외 개최, 대상은 엔시티 드림 “2년 연속 수상 영광…시즈니 덕분”[제33회 서울가요대상] [Held overseas for the first time in history, the grand prize was awarded by NCT Dream "Honored to be awarded for the second year in a row...Thanks to Czennies" [The 33rd Seoul Music Awards]] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved January 3, 2024 – via Naver.