7+Up
EP
ArtistEl7z Up
CoverElz Up - 7+Up.png
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2023
GenreK-pop
Length16:15
LanguageKorean
Label
  • Apple Monster
  • DG

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.

Background and release

El7z 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

7+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

Credits are adapted from the highlight medley video of 7+Up.[7] English names are adapted from Spotify.[11]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for 7+Up
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Japan Digital Albums (Oricon)[12]46
South Korean Albums (Circle)[13]11

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for 7+Up
Chart (2023)Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[14]44

Release history

Release history for 7+Up
RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousSeptember 14, 2023Digital download · streamingApple Monster · DG
South KoreaSeptember 21, 2023CD

References

  1. ^ 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]] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived August 16, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 7, 2023. – via Naver.
  2. ^ 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] (in Korean). Star News. Archived August 31, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 7, 2023. – via Naver.
  3. ^ 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] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived September 1, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 7, 2023. – via Naver.
  4. ^ Jin-ah, Son (September 4, 2023). "'퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업, 14일 데뷔 확정(공식)" [‘Queendom Puzzle’ El7z Up confirms debut on the 14th (officially)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived September 4, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 7, 2023. – via Naver.
  5. ^ 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] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived September 13, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 13, 2023. – via Naver.
  6. ^ Young-jun, Ko (September 10, 2023). "엘즈업, 타이틀곡은 '치키'...하이라이트 메들리 공개" [‘Experienced girl group’ El7z Up releases first group concept photo] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived September 13, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 13, 2023. – via Naver.
  7. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 13, 2023). "엘즈업, 타이틀곡은 '치키'...하이라이트 메들리 공개" [El7z Up, the title song is 'Cheeky'... Highlight medley released] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived September 13, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 13, 2023. – via Naver.
  8. ^ "EL7Z UP(엘즈업) - 'CHEEKY' MV Teaser" (video). YouTube. El7z Up. September 13, 2023. Archived September 15, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  9. ^ 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 September 19, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 19, 2023. – via Naver.
  10. ^ 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 September 19, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 19, 2023. – via Naver.
  11. ^ "7+UP - EP by EL7Z UP". Genie Music and Stone Music Entertainment. September 14, 2023. Archived October 12, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 19, 2023. – via Spotify
  12. ^ "ja: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 September 20, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 38, 2023" (in Korean). Circle Chart. Archived September 28, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Circle Album Chart – September 2023" (in Korean). Circle Chart. Archived October 12, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 12, 2023.