EL7Z UP (Korean: 엘즈업; Japanese: エルズアップ) is a seven-member global project girl group under Apple Monster and DG Entertainment. Formed through the survival show Queendom Puzzle, they made their debut on September 14, 2023 with the mini album 7+Up.
History[]
Pre-debut: Queendom Puzzle[]
On April 10, 2023, Mnet confirmed that they would be airing a spinoff version of Queendom , titled Queendom Puzzle, where already-debuted idols would compete to form a project group. The teaser trailer released the same day contained a cypher which indicated that there would be 28 competitors and that the final group would have seven members.[2]
On June 13, 2023, Queendom Puzzle began airing. During Episode 7 which aired on July 25, it was revealed that the upcoming girl group's chosen name will be EL7Z U+P.[3] The seven members to become members of EL7Z U+P will be announced during the airing of the finale episode on August 15.
In a preview released on August 14, it was revealed that the group changed its name to EL7Z UP.[4]
The final lineup was revealed on the last episode of the show broadcasted on August 15.[5] The SNS accounts were opened later that day.[6]
2023: Debut with 7+Up[]
On August 16, Mnet announced that the group will make its debut in September.[7] On August 31, Star News reported that EL7Z UP will debut on September 14. In response, it was confirmed that the group plans to debut in mid-September. They added that the group does not have a fixed activity period but they plan to release three albums.[8]
On September 1, a teaser was released for their first mini album, 7+Up, set to be released on September 14.[9]
2024: Upcoming comeback[]
On February 26, 2024, it was reported that EL7Z UP will be making their first-ever comeback in May, although it never materialized.[10]
Members[]
| Rank | Name | Association(s) | Position(s) | Agency | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kei (케이) | Soloist Lovelyz |
N/A | A2Z Entertainment | 2023–present |
| 7 | Yeeun (예은) | Soloist CLC |
Superbell Company | 2023–present | |
| 5 | Yeoreum (여름) | WJSN | Leader | Starship Entertainment Yue Hua Entertainment |
2023–present |
| 6 | Yeonhee (연희) | Rocket Punch | N/A | Woollim Entertainment | 2023–present |
| 2 | Nana (나나) | WOOAH | SSQ Entertainment | 2023–present | |
| 1 | Hwiseo (휘서) | H1-KEY | GLG | 2023–present | |
| 3 | Yuki (유키) | PURPLE KISS | Maknae | RBW | 2023–present |
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
- 7+Up (2023)
Other official releases[]
- "Die For You (English Ver.)" (2023)
Concerts[]
Japan concerts[]
Concert participation[]
Filmography[]
Web shows[]
- EL7Z UP&GO (Youtube, 2023)
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
(Yeeun, Yeoreum)
(Yeonhee, Kei)
(Yuki, Nana)
Pictorial[]
(November 2023) (1)
(November 2023) (2)
Miscellaneous[]
(Packaging)
(Packaging)
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: “Queendom Puzzle” Group EL7Z UP Announces Official Fan Club Name
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Queendom Puzzle” Previews A Global Project Girl Group In New Teaser For “Queendom” Spin-Off Series
- ↑ Queendom Puzzle: Episode 7
- ↑ Soompi: “Queendom Puzzle” Makes Change To Name Of Project Group Ahead Of Finale
- ↑ Here Are The 7 Winners Of “Queendom Puzzle” Who Will Be Debuting In New Girl Group EL7Z UP
- ↑ Soompi: “Queendom Puzzle” Group EL7Z UP Launches Official Social Media Accounts
- ↑ Soompi: “Queendom Puzzle” Group EL7Z UP To Debut In September + Hold Fan Concert In Japan
- ↑ Soompi: “Queendom Puzzle” Group EL7Z UP Responds To Debut Date Reports
- ↑ @_EL7ZUPofficial on Twitter (September 1, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) JTBC: [단독]'해산 아니라'던 엘즈업, 5월 컴백
- ↑ @EL7ZUP_JP on Twitter (August 16, 2023)
- ↑ Whoop Japan: EL7Z UP JAPAN 1st FAN CONCERT ~Piece up~当日券販売のご案内 (October 21, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: KCON Saudi Arabia 2023 Announces Star-Studded Lineup
- ↑ @MnetKR on Twitter (September 9, 2023)
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