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M.A.S.C! Hello, we are MASC! |
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SEVENUS (KR: 세븐어스; JP: セブンアース), formerly known as MASC (마스크; short for "masculine"), is a male duo under PCS Entertainment. Formed by JJ Holic Media and Lotus E&M as a four-member group, they debuted on August 19, 2016 with the mini album Strange.
On October 17, 2020, the group announced their disbandment four years after their debut.[1]
On May 3, 2023, following MASC's appearance with two members on JTBC's Peak Time, they signed an exclusive contract with PCS Entertainment, therefore reforming the group as a duo.[2] On May 9, the group changed its name to SEVENUS.[3]
History[]
2016: Debut with Strange[]
MASC debuted on August 19, 2016, with their first mini album Strange.
2017: "Tina", new members, and "Do It"[]
In September 2017, the group announced the additions of four new members: Doeun, Chibin, Ireah, and Moonbong, for their upcoming comeback.[4] Their second single, "Do It", was released on October 12.[5]
2018: Departures of ACE, Chibin, 26, and Doeun[]
On July 30, 2018, JJ Holic announced the departures of ACE and Chibin after it was revealed earlier that an incident occurred back in March which ACE violently assault Chibin. ACE was removed from the group while Chibin, citing difficulties in continuing as a member due to recovering from the incident, would leave and pursue a career in acting.[6][7][8]
During the ongoing news, 26 also announced his departure from MASC as he decided to pursue a new career as a director.[7]
On October 22, their agency announced the group would come back as four, confirming the departure of Doeun as well.[9]
2019–2020: "Maschera", disbandment[]
On May 27, 2019, the group released their third digital single album "Maschera".
On October 17, 2020, the group announced their disbandment four years after their debut.[1]
2023: Peak Time, new agency, name change, "Summús", "Mirror"[]
On January 21, 2023, it was confirmed that MASC (with two members: Heejae and Ireah) will partake in JTBC's Peak Time. Their silhouette was revealed through a performance of "Eleven" by IVE.[10] On the last episode aired on April 19, MASC was revealed to be the runner-up of the show.[11]
On May 3, PCS Entertainment announced that members Heejae and Ireah had signed an exclusive contract with them.[2] On May 9, they announced that the group changed its name to SEVENUS.[3]
On July 12, they announced that the group will release the single album "Summús" on July 31.[12]
On December 18, they announced that the group will release the first digital single "Mirror" on December 23.[13]
2024: Spring Canvas[]
On February 27, 2024, they announced that the group will release their first mini album Spring Canvas on March 15.[14]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Years active |
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| Heejae (희재) | Vocalist, Dancer, Visual | 2016–2020; 2023–present |
| Ireah (이레) | Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae (2023-present) | 2017–2020; 2023–present |
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| Woosoo (우수) | Leader, Vocalist | 2016–2020 |
| 26 (이륙) | Rapper | 2016–2018 |
| ACE (에이스) | Rapper | 2016–2018 |
| Chibin (치빈) | Vocalist | 2017–2018 |
| Doeun (도은) | Vocalist | 2017–2018 |
| Moonbong (문봉) | Vocalist, Maknae (2017-2020) | 2017–2020 |
Discography[]
SEVENUS[]
Mini albums[]
Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
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Participation releases[]
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MASC[]
Mini albums[]
- Strange (2016)
Digital singles[]
Trivia[]
- Woosoo is former member of E7.
Fanmeetings[]
- SEVENUS 1st Fanmeeting Spring Canvas (2024)[15]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Peak Time (JTBC, 2023) - contestant
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Miscellaneous[]
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(for "Mirror")
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MASC on YouTube: [마스크/MASC] Thanks to Mabling..
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Soompi: “Peak Time” Runner-Up MASC Signs With Former Bandmate’s Agency
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Soompi: “Peak Time” Runner-Up MASC Changes Their Group Name To SEVENUS
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: MASC Previews Comeback As 8-Member Group With “Do It” MV Teaser And Photos
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: MASC Makes 8-Member Comeback With MVs For “Do It” And “Run To You”
- ↑ Allkpop: Both Chibin and ACE decide to leave the group MASC
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Soompi: MASC’s 26 Announces Departure From Group And Addresses Assault Incident Between ACE And Chibin
- ↑ Soompi: MASC’s ACE Reveals He Has Left Group After Physically Assaulting Chibin; Chibin Responds
- ↑ Allkpop: MASC to comeback as a 4 member group
- ↑ YouTube: [최초공개] ✨팀 7시✨ | 실루엣 티저 얼굴 공개 버전 | LIVE | IVE (아이브) - ELEVEN | 피크타임 2/15 (수) 첫 방송
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Peak Time” Announces Its Final Winner After Thrilling Live Performances
- ↑ @officialSEVENUS on Twitter (July 12, 2023)
- ↑ @officialSEVENUS on Twitter (December 18, 2023)
- ↑ @officialSEVENUS on Twitter (February 27, 2024)
- ↑ @EVERLINESHOP on Twitter (February 28, 2024)
Official links[]
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