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EL7Z UP (엘즈업; pronounced "else up") is a seven-member project girl group under Apple Monster and DG Entertainment. Formed through the Mnet survival show Queendom Puzzle, the group made their debut on September 14, 2023.
Name Meaning
The name 'EL7Z UP' is an anagram of the word 'puzzle'; the name represents 'the 7 best members puzzled out' by the Queendom Puzzle's viewers.
History
Pre-Debut: Queendom Puzzle
On April 10, 2023, Mnet announced they would be airing a spin-off of the reality show Queendom, titled Queendom Puzzle, where already-debuted idols would compete for a spot in a project group. The show's teaser trailer, released later that same day, revealed the show would have 28 competitors, seven of which would make the final lineup.[1] Queendom Puzzle's first episode aired on June 13, 2023.
During Queendom Puzzle's seventh episode, which aired on July 25, the debuting group's name was revealed to be EL7Z U+P. However, due to backlash from viewers, the name was later altered to EL7Z UP.[2]
On August 15, in the finale episode, the seven debuting members of EL7Z UP were revealed: Kei, Yeeun, Yeoreum, Yeonhee, Nana, Hwiseo and Yuki.[3] The group's official social media accounts were opened later that same day.
2023: Debut with 7+UP
On August 16, 2023, Mnet announced that EL7Z UP would make its official debut sometime in September.[4] On September 1, a teaser posted across the group's social medias confirmed they would debut on September 14 with their first mini album 7+UP.[5]
On September 8, the group revealed their official fanclub name would be ELZ7 U.[6]
Members
| Stage Name | Real Name | D.O.B | Rank | Association(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kei (케이) | Kim Ji-yeon (김지연) | March 20, 1995 | No.4 | Lovelyz |
| Yeeun (예은) | Jang Ye-eun (장예은) | August 10, 1998 | No.7 | CLC |
| Yeoreum (여름) | Lee Yeo-reum (이여름) | January 10, 1999 | No.5 | WJSN |
| Yeonhee (연희) | Kim Yeon-hee (김연희) | December 6, 2000 | No.6 | Rocket Punch |
| Nana (나나) | Kwon Na-yeon (권나연) | March 9, 2001 | No.2 | woo!ah! |
| Hwiseo (휘서) | Jo Hwi-hyeon (조휘현) | July 31, 2002 | No.1 | H1-KEY |
| Yuki (유키) | Mori Koyuki (もうりこゆき) | November 6, 2002 | No.3 | PURPLE KISS |
Discography
Mini albums
- 7+UP (2023)
Official Links
South Korea
Japan
References
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Queendom Puzzle” Previews A Global Project Girl Group In New Teaser For “Queendom” Spin-Off Series
- ↑ 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 To Debut In September + Hold Fan Concert In Japan
- ↑ @_EL7ZUPofficial on Twitter (September 1, 2023)
- ↑ @_EL7ZUPofficial on Twitter: September 8, 2023