El7z Up
El7z Up (Korean: 엘즈업; RR: Eljeueob; stylized in all caps or as EL7Z U+P[1]) 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 is composed 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. The group debuted on September 14, 2023, with the extended play (EP) 7+Up.[2]
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Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2023–present |
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Website | Official website |
Name
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".[3] The name represents "the best seven members the audience 'puzzled' out".[4]
History
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.[5] During the finale, the final seven members of the group were announced, along with the aim of a September debut later that year.[6]
Before appearing on the show, Kei participated in the first season of the show's legacy series Queendom as part of her group Lovelyz.[7] Yeoreum also participated in the second season as part of her group WJSN, where they finished in first place.[8]
2023–present: Debut with 7+Up, 2023 MAMA Awards, and world tour
On September 14, 2023, El7z Up made their debut with the release of the EP 7+Up, along with its lead single "Cheeky".[2] The group will be holding their first concert in Japan titled "Piece Up", taking place in Saitama at Omiya Sonic City on October 22, in Osaka at Grand Cube Osaka on October 24, and in Tokyo at Tachikawa Stage Garden on November 26.[9][10]
El7z Up is also expected to perform at the 2023 MAMA Awards, before conducting a world tour around the end of the year.[11]
Members
- 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
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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7+Up |
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11 | —[upper-alpha 1] |
Filmography
Reality shows
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | Queendom Puzzle | Reality competition show that determined the members of El7z Up | [6] |
Concerts and tours
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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October 22, 2023 | Saitama | Japan | Omiya Sonic City |
October 24, 2023 | Osaka | Grand Cube Osaka | |
November 26, 2023 | Tokyo | Tachikawa Stage Garden |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
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MAMA Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year | El7z Up | Pending | [16] |
Best New Female Artist | Pending | ||||
Album of the Year | 7+Up | Pending | |||
Notes
- 7+Up did not peak on the Oricon Albums Chart, but peaked at number 46 on the Digital Albums Chart.[13]
References
- 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). 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 U+P JAPAN OFFICIAL [@El7ZUP_JP] (August 16, 2023). "EL7Z U+P JAPAN 1ST FAN CONCERT(仮)開催のご案内" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved August 29, 2023 – via Twitter.
- "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.
- Ha-young, Kim (August 16, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 하이키 휘서→예은, 엘즈업 결성...9월 데뷔[공식]" ['Queendom Puzzle' H1-key Hwiseo→Yeeun, formed L'Z Up... Debut in September [Official]]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023 – 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 – September, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 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 41, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). October 8–14, 2023. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 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.
- "Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List)". Billboard. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.