{{Infobox song | name = Six7een | caption = Title card | type = single | artist = Hori7on | album = Friend-Ship | language = {{hlist|Korean|English}} | released = {{Start date|2023|07|24}} | studio = {{hlist|Dart Studio|MLD Studio}} | genre = {{hlist|Dance|K-pop|P-pop}} | length = {{Duration|m=3|s=11}} | label = MLD | lyricist = {{hlist|Vermillion Frame (Avec)|Meang Co}} | composer = {{hlist|Vermillion Frame (Avec)|Chamaru|Akac|Seongbae|Meang Co}} | year = 2023 | next_title = Birthday | next_year = 2023 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|zJz_5BN8cYo|"Six7een"}}}} }}
"'''Six7een'''" is a song recorded by South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on, taken from their debut studio album ''Friend-Ship'' (2023). It was released as the album's lead single on July 24, 2023, through MLD Entertainment. A dance track, the song was written by Vermillion Frame and Meang Co. It incorporates a bassline melody in its chorus, and carries an overall message of enjoying one's youth.
A music video featuring elements of a "high-teen" concept accompanied the single. Hori7on promoted the single through live performances on music programs ''M Countdown'', ''Music Bank'', ''Simply K-Pop'', ''Show! Music Core'', ''Inkigayo'', and ''The Show''. The group subsequently included the song in its set-list for the Voyage to Manila concert in September 2023.
==Background and release== On July 4, 2023, MLD Entertainment announced Hori7on's debut studio album, ''Friend-Ship''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Bernardo |first=Jaehwa |date=2023-07-04 |title=HORI7ON to release debut album 'Friend-SHIP' on July 24 |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/04/23/hori7on-to-release-debut-album-friend-ship-on-july-24}}</ref> The track list of the album was later released online on July 12, where "Six7een", its second track, was marked as the album's lead single.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Ga-young |date=2023-07-13 |title=호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀은 'SIX7EEN' |trans-title=Hori7on, the first regular title is 'SIX7EEN' |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20230713506931 |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=sportsworldi.com |language=ko}}</ref> MLD Entertainment released the first teaser trailer for the single on July 14,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Ge-eun |date=2023-07-15 |title=호라이즌, 'SIX7EEN' 첫 번째 MV 티저 공개…청춘 에너지 가득 |trans-title=Hori7on, 'SIX7EEN' first MV teaser released... full of youthful energy |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202307160100113380014146&servicedate=20230715 |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko}}</ref> while second teaser trailer for the single followed on July 21.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Seung-rok |date=2023-07-22 |title=데뷔임박 호라이즌, 타이틀곡 'SIX7EEN' 의미 뭔지 봤더니 |trans-title=Hori7on, whose debut is imminent, I looked at the meaning of the title song 'SIX7EEN' |url=http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202307221000779230 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=mydaily.co.kr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=So-young |date=2023-07-22 |title='D-2' 호라이즌, 데뷔 타이틀 'SIX7EEN' 마지막 MV 티저 |trans-title='D-2' Hori7on, the last MV teaser for the debut title 'SIX7EEN' |url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12136275 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=news.jtbc.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref>
In the run-up to the album's release, audio snippets of the song's chorus were released on the video platform TikTok, alongside videos of the members performing to the snippet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Min-ji |date=2023-07-19 |title=호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀 '식스틴' 음원 일부 선공개 '경쾌' |trans-title=Hori7on, first regular title 'Six7een' pre-release part of sound source |url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/5113958 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=news1.kr |language=ko}}</ref> An audio snippet of the song was included in a "highlight medley" for the album that also featured other snippets from the album.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title=호라이즌, 데뷔 설렘 품은 '프렌드-십' 하이라이트 메들리 공개 |trans-title=Hori7on unveils highlight medley of 'Friend-ship' |url=http://www.joongdo.co.kr/web/view.php?key=20230721001017211 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Joongdo Ilbo |language=ko}}</ref>
The single was released alongside the album on July 24.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Seul-gi |date=2023-07-24 |title=호라이즌, 오늘(24일) 국내 정식 데뷔 |trans-title=Hori7on, official debut in Korea today (24th) |url=http://www.raonnews.com/news/article.html?no=17397 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=www.raonnews.com |language=ko}}</ref> The album also included the song's instrumental as its final track.<ref name=":0" />
== Composition == thumb|Word mark for "Six7een". "Six7een" is a dance song written by Vermillion Frame and Meang Co.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=SIX7EEN - HORI7ON(호라이즌) |url=http://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=36639557 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=멜론 |language=ko}}</ref> The song's title is derived from "six", which represents "the members' multiple skills and talents", and "teen", which represents the group's "youthful energy".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Kyung-jin |date=2023-07-24 |title=[Live] 호라이즌, 타이틀곡 'SIX7EEN(식스틴)' 무대('Friend-SHIP' 쇼케이스) [TOP영상] |trans-title=[Live] Hori7on, title song 'SIX7EEN' stage ('Friend-SHIP' showcase) [TOP video] |url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15371584 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Top Star News |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Buates |first=Louise Andrea |date=2023-07-25 |title=First Filipino K-pop group HORI7ON debuts in South Korea |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/866111-first-filipino-k-pop-group-hori7on-debuts? |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Philstar Life}}</ref>
With a runtime of three minutes and 11 seconds,<ref>{{Citation |last= |title=SIX7EEN by HORI7ON |date=2023-07-24 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/friend-ship/1698954723 |work=Friend-SHIP |publication-date=2023-07-24 |access-date=2023-07-28 |publisher=MLD Entertainment, under license to YG PLUS |language=en-US}}</ref> the song is composed in the key of F-sharp major and carries an average tempo of 125 bpm.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Key, tempo of SIX7EEN By HORI7ON {{!}} Musicstax |url=https://musicstax.com/track/six7een/4RQatob7vigdhQmLTJ5hkz |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=musicstax.com |language=en}}</ref> The song is characterized by an "addictive melody and bassline" in its chorus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Hyun-soo |date=2023-07-19 |title=호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀 'SIX7EEN' 음원 일부 틱톡 선공개 "겁 없이 가보자" |trans-title=Hori7on, part of the first full-length title 'SIX7EEN' soundtrack pre-released on TikTok "Let's go without fear" |url=https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=557585 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=문화뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Haley |date=2023-07-24 |title=Boy band Hori7on to release debut album 'Friend-SHIP' |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/07/24/entertainment/kpop/hori7on-mld/20230724101604080.html |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com |language=en}}</ref> Lyrically, the song sends "a message to everyone to let go of their worries and live in the now as you are only young once".<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Jashley Ann |date=2023-07-27 |title=HORI7ON kicks off official promotions in South Korea |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/104016/hori7on-kicks-off-official-promotions-in-south-korea/story |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> In an interview with the ''Inquirer'', Vinci described the song as a "summery track that you can listen to while on a road trip or having a party".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Policarpio |first=Allan |date=2023-08-14 |title=Hori7on builds deeper friendships as members set sights on world stage |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/514026/hori7on-builds-deeper-friendships-as-members-set-sights-on-world-stage |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>
== Music video and live performances == The accompanying music video for "Six7een" was released concurrently with the album on July 24.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hicap |first=Jonathan |date=2023-07-25 |title=Filipino boy band HORI7ON debuts in South Korea; members talk about journey |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/25/filipino-boy-band-hori-7-on-debuts-in-south-korea-members-talk-about-journey |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> The music video sees the members perform in vividly colored suits as part of a high-teen concept.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Tae-seok |date=2023-07-22 |title=호라이즌, 'SIX7EEN' 마지막 MV 티저 공개··· 데뷔 준비 완료! |trans-title=Hori7on unveils the last MV teaser for 'SIX7EEN'... Ready for debut! |url=https://www.behindpress.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=39927 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=behindpress.con |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=Soo-yeon |date=2023-07-15 |title=호라이즌, 데뷔곡 'SIX7EEN' MV 티저…청량한 분위기 '눈길' |trans-title=Hori7on, debut song 'SIX7EEN' MV teaser... Refreshing Atmosphere 'Eyes' |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1747769 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=www.xportsnews.com |language=ko}}</ref> ''The Philippine Star'' reported that the music video for "Six7een" surpassed two million views on YouTube within 24 hours.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |last=Tomada |first=Nathalie |date=2023-07-27 |title=All-Filipino idol group HORI7ON wants to make Philippines proud with debut in South Korea |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/07/27/2283987/all-filipino-idol-group-hori7on-wants-make-philippines-proud-debut-south-korea- |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
Hori7on performed "Six7een" at their debut showcase at the Olympic Hall on July 24, alongside other album tracks, including "How You Feel" and "Death or Paradise".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ji-won |first=Choi |date=2023-07-24 |title=First Filipino K-pop group HORI7ON sets sail |url=https://news.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230724000705 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=The Korea Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moon |first=Ye-bin |date=2023-07-24 |title=닻 올린 호라이즌, 희망의 기준점 향한 항해 |trans-title=Hori7on with an Anchor Raised, Sailing to the Reference Point of Hope |url=https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230724_0002388341 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=newsis |language=ko}}</ref> The septet also performed the song at their Voyage To Manila concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 9.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mantaring |first=Jelo Ritzhie |date=2023-09-10 |title=HORI7ON ever grateful as it concludes first concert in Manila |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/9/10/hori7on-first-concert-manila.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123113011/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/9/10/hori7on-first-concert-manila.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 23, 2023 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=cnn |language=en}}</ref>
The group appeared on several South Korean music programs to promote the single in the weeks following its release,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-07-26 |title=HORI7ON ratsada sa mga TV show sa South Korea |trans-title=HORI7ON active in TV shows at South Korea |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2023/07/26/hori7on-ratsada-sa-mga-tv-show-sa-south-korea/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=www.abante.com.ph |language=tl}}</ref> beginning with Mnet's ''M Countdown'' on July 27, where they performed the single as part of their debut stage, becoming the first all-Filipino boy band to perform on the show.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=2023-07-28 |title=HORI7ON Is The First Filipino Group To Perform On MCOUNTDOWN |url=https://nylonmanila.com/hot-debut-hori7on-is-the-first-filipino-group-to-perform-on-mcountdown/ |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US}}</ref>''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Da-hee |date=2023-07-27 |title='전원 필리핀 멤버' 호라이즌, 본격 국내 활동…'프렌드십' 항해 시작 |trans-title='All Filipino members' Hori7on, full-fledged domestic activities... The 'Friend-Ship' voyage begins |url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/389404 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=iMBC 연예 |language=ko}}</ref>'' The group later promoted the single on KBS2's ''Music Bank'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shim |first=Min-gyeong |date=2023-07-28 |title=[뮤직뱅크] NMIXX(엔믹스), 무더위에 청량함을 선사하는 무대 ♪Party O'Clock |trans-title=[Music Bank] NMIXX, a stage that brings refreshment in the heat ♪Party O'Clock |url=https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=273634 |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=KBS |language=ko}}</ref> Arirang TV's ''Simply K-Pop'',''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Son |first=Bong-seok |date=2023-07-29 |title='SIMPLY K-POP CONTOUR' 미래소년, 아일리원, 키스오브라이프, 박민혜, 노라조, 아이칠린, 퀸즈아이, 성리, 피싱걸스 등 출격 |trans-title='SIMPLY K-POP CONTOUR' Future Boy, Ailee One, Kiss of Life, Park Min-hye, Norazo, i-Chillin, Queen's Eye, Seong-ri, Fishing Girls, etc. sortie |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202307290525003&sec_id=540101 |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=sports.khan.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref>'' MBC TV's ''Show! Music Core'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Su-jeong |date=2023-07-29 |title='음중' NCT드림 압도적 1위..소유·오마이걸 컴백→셔누X형원 유닛 데뷔 [종합] |trans-title='Music Core' NCT Dream's overwhelming 1st place... Soyou and Oh My Girl's comeback → Shownu X Hyungwon's unit debut [Comprehensive] |url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112152884 |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=mosen.mt.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> SBS's ''Inkigayo'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Upadhayhay |first=Prapti |date=2023-07-30 |title=BTS's Jungkook wins the first spot on 'Inkigayo' with Seven ft Latto, performs with V on stage |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/btss-jungkook-wins-the-first-spot-on-inkigayo-with-seven-ft-latto-performs-with-v-on-stage-101690714601914.html |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> and SBS MTV's ''The Show'', where they were nominated for "The Show Choice".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-02 |title=호라이즌, '더쇼' 1위 후보 등극! 성공적 '韓 데뷔' |trans-title=Hori7on, nominated for 1st place on 'The Show'! Successful 'Korean debut' |url=http://www.joongdo.co.kr/web/view.php?key=20230802001012484 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=중도일보 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Won-gyeom |date=2023-08-02 |title=호라이즌, 데뷔 9일만에 음악방송 1위 후보 '성공적 데뷔 활동' |trans-title=Hori7on, 9 days after debut, 1st place candidate on music show 'successful debut activity' |url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=623919 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=SPOTV NEWS |language=ko}}</ref>
== Reception == "Six7een" generally received a positive reception from Philippine-based publications. Writing for ''Nylon Manila'', Rafael Bautista deemed the track as the highlight of ''Friend-Ship'', stating that the song and its title combines "the group's talents and the youthful energy they exude".<ref name=":4" /> Jashley Ann Cruz of ''GMA News'' described the song's lyrics as "youthful".<ref name=":3" />
== Credits and personnel == Credits for the single are adapted from Melon.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Friend-SHIP - HORI7ON (호라이즌) |url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11291346 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=멜론 |publisher=YG Plus |language=ko |via=Melon |agency=MLD Entertainment}}</ref>
'''Studios''' * MLD Studio – recording * Dart Studio – mixing, mastering
'''Personnel''' * Hori7on – vocals * Vermillion Frame – lyrics, composition, arrangement * Meang Co – lyrics, composition * Chamaru – composition * Akac – composition * Seongbae – composition * Bull$eye – recording, digital editing * Ondine (Vermilion Frame) – synthesizer * Jinju (Vermillion Frame) – drums, programming * Ley – Chorus * Team AMG – mixing, mastering
== Release history == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ Release dates and formats for "Six7een" ! scope="col" |Region !Date !Format !Label !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" |Various |July 24, 2023 |{{hlist|2=Digital download|3=streaming}} |MLD | style="text-align:center" |<ref name=":0" /> |}
== References == {{Reflist}} {{Hori7on}}
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