El7z Up

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El7z Up
EL7Z UP in September 2023 From left to right: Yuki, Yeeun, Yeoreum, Yeonhee, Nana, Hwiseo, and Kei
EL7Z UP in September 2023
From left to right: Yuki, Yeeun, Yeoreum, Yeonhee, Nana, Hwiseo, and Kei
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2023[a]
Labels
  • Apple Monster
  • DG
Spinoff of
Members
  • Kei
  • Yeeun
  • Yeoreum
  • Yeonhee
  • Nana
  • Hwiseo
  • Yuki
WebsiteOfficial website

El7z Up (Korean: 엘즈업; RR: Eljeueob; stylized in all caps or formally as EL7Z U+P[1]) is a South Korean female supergroup project 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 Wooah, Hwiseo from H1-Key, and Yuki from Purple Kiss. They debuted on September 14, 2023, with the extended play (EP) 7+Up.[2]

Name

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File:El7z Up logo.png
Logo of El7z Up

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

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Pre-debut: Background and formation through Queendom Puzzle

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Main article: 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 Wooah 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, and 2023 MAMA Awards

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On September 14, 2023, El7z Up made their debut with the EP 7+Up, along with its lead single "Cheeky".[2] 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.[9][10] On November 29, El7z Up appeared and performed at the 2023 MAMA Awards.[11]

On December 5, 2023, it was reported that El7z Up will be releasing a new album in early 2024.[12] Subsequent reports on February 26, 2024, indicated release date set in May.[13] The group was also scheduled to perform a new song from the album at KCON Japan 2024.[14] However, both their appearance at KCON and the album release were ultimately cancelled.[14] By October 2024, there had yet to be any plan for further group activity.[15]

Members

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Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[16] 		JPN
Dig.
[17]
7+Up 11 46

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[19]
"Cheeky" 2023 48 7+Up

Other charted songs

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List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[19]
"Die for You" 2023 167 7+Up
"Undercover" 181
"Hideaway" 183
"Cloud 9" 196

Videography

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Music videos

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List of songs, showing year released, and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Cheeky" 2023 Unknown [20]

Filmography

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Reality shows

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 Queendom Puzzle Reality competition show that determined the members of El7z Up [6]
El7z Up&Go [21]

Concerts and tours

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El7z Up Japan 1st Fan Concert 'Piece Up'
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

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) and the result of the award
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
Asian Pop Music Awards[b] 2023 Best New Artist (Overseas) 7+Up Nominated [23]
MAMA Awards 2023 Artist of the Year El7z Up Longlisted [24]
Best New Female Artist Nominated
Album of the Year 7+Up Longlisted
Seoul Music Awards 2023 Rookie of the Year El7z Up Nominated [25]

Notes

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  1. ^ Under their contract, the group will release three extended plays before their official disbandment.[1]
  2. ^ Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on the "Asian Pop Music Chart" which opened in September 2019.[22]

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