7+Up is the debut extended play by South Korean female supergroup El7z Up. It was released by Apple Monster and DG Entertainment on September 14, 2023.
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| Released | September 14, 2023 |
| Genre | K-pop |
| Length | 16:15 |
| Language | Korean |
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Background and release
editEl7z Up was formed through the Mnet reality competition show Queendom Puzzle, which featured female contestants that have previously made their debut as artists. The show aired from June 13 to August 15, 2023. The group's final members were announced during the show's finale, which was broadcast live on August 15.[1]
On August 31, it was reported that the group will be debuting on September 14.[2] The next day, a teaser poster for the group's debut EP was released.[3] On September 3, the EP's title was revealed to be 7+Up, along with the release of the promotion schedule.[4] Concept photos and videos were released from September 5 to 9.[5][6] On September 10, the track list was released, with "Cheeky" announced as the lead single. Two days later, the highlight medley of the tracks was released,[7] followed by a teaser for the music video of the title track "Cheeky" the next day.[8]
7+Up was released digitally on September 14, 2023, and in physical format a week later on September 21.[9]
Music
edit7+Up consists of five tracks, including the lead single "Cheeky".[7] "Cheeky" emphasizes the confidence of people belonging to Generation Y and Z, and underscores their commitment to forging their own unique journey, undeterred by the opinions of others.[10] It communicates the idea that there are no incorrect choices, encouraging us to follow our hearts wherever they lead.[10]
Track listing
editCredits are adapted from the highlight medley video of 7+Up.[7] English names are adapted from Spotify.[11]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Die For You" |
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| 3:27 |
| 2. | "Cheeky" |
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| 2:54 |
| 3. | "Undercover" |
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| 3:03 |
| 4. | "Hideaway" |
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| 3:30 |
| 5. | "Cloud 9" | Yoowon Oh |
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| 3:19 |
| Total length: | 16:15 | ||||
Charts
editRelease history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | September 14, 2023 |
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| South Korea | September 21, 2023 |
References
edit- ^ 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 September 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Seung-hoon, Lee (August 31, 2023). "[단독]'퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업, 9월 14일 데뷔..본 그룹 활동 병행" [[Exclusive] 'Queendom Puzzle' El7z Up, debut on September 14th.. Concurrent group activities]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hye-jin, Cho (September 1, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업, 이달 중 데뷔한다…'커밍순' 이미지 공개" ['Queendom Puzzle' El7z Up, debuting this month... 'Coming soon' image released]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 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 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hee-yeon, Jeong (September 8, 2023). "엘즈업 콘셉트 포토 공개…경력직다운 '프로美'" [El7z Up concept photo released... ‘Professional beauty’ as befits an experienced worker]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Young-jun, Ko (September 10, 2023). "엘즈업, 타이틀곡은 '치키'…하이라이트 메들리 공개" [‘Experienced girl group’ El7z Up releases first group concept photo]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Hyo-jin, Jeon (September 13, 2023). "엘즈업, 타이틀곡은 '치키'…하이라이트 메들리 공개" [El7z Up, the title song is ‘Cheeky’… Highlight medley released]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "EL7Z UP(엘즈업) - 'CHEEKY' MV Teaser" (video). YouTube. El7z Up. September 13, 2023. Archived from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 14, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업, 오늘(14일) 데뷔…경력직 시너지 예고 '치키'" [‘Queendom Puzzle’ El7z Up debuts today (14th)… Experienced employee synergy preview ‘Cheeky’] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Son, Bong-seok (September 18, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업, '7+UP' 첫 주 활동 성료!···완성형 7人 7色 시너지 빛났다" [‘Queendom Puzzle’ El7z Up, '7+UP' first week of activities was successfully completed!... The synergy of the complete 7 people and 7 colors shined] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "7+UP - EP by EL7Z UP". Genie Music and Stone Music Entertainment. September 14, 2023. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Spotify.
- ^ 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 November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 38, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – September 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.