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EL7Z UP Announces Official Fandom Name

EL7Z UP shares concept photo for '7+UP' album. Credit: Twitter/ELYZ UP
EL7Z UP shares concept photo for '7+UP' album. Credit: Twitter/ELYZ UP

Anticipation for EL7Z UP just got higher as the girl group formed from Mnet’s survival series Queendom Puzzle announced their official fandom name. 

On Friday, September 8, the seven-piece act revealed that their fan club would be called ELYZ U. It is pronounced as “elzz-u.”

For the meaning of the fan club name, they explained that it’s derived from the phrase “EL7Z UP, I love u.” “It means that the fans love EL7Z UP. Let’s spend days full of love under the name of ‘EL7Z U,’” they captioned the post. 

Interestingly, ELY7Z UP is pronounced as “else-up.” Moreover, MNet has previously explained that the group name is intended as an anagram of the word “puzzle.” It was initially stylized as ELYZ U+P before the show announced some adjustments.

This momentous occasion is a testament of EL7Z UP’s solid bond with their fans even before the group make its official debut. 

Moreover, ELYZ Us can also start signing up for the official fan club community. 

What ELYZ U should know about EL7Z UP

For those unfamiliar, EL7Z UP is formed through MNet’s survival show Queendom Puzzle, a spin-off  of Queendom. There, 26 idols from currently active girl groups battle for spots to be part of the seven-member group.

H1-KEY’s Hwiseo, woo!ah!’s Nana, and PURPLEKISS’s Yuki were the top three in the final votes.

Meanwhile, Lovelyz’s Kei and WJSN’s

Yeoreum placed fourth and fifth, respectively. Rocket Punch Yeonhee, and CLC’s Yeeun also made it to the debut group. 

According to reports, EL7Z UP will not have a set amount of contract year, but plans to release a total of three albums. It is different compared to other project groups from survival programs, who only promote within a two-year period. 

Additionally, it was revealed that the EL7Z UP members will still be promoting with their original groups or solo during the duration of the project group. 

Time for 7+UP 

Along with revealing the official fandom name, EL7Z UP also released new set of concept photo teasers. 

The project group is set to debut on September 14 with the album 7+UP. It will have a total of five songs, with “Cheeky” as the title track.

To celebrate the group’s debut, they will also open a pop-up cafe and store at The Hyundai Seoul from September 21 to September 27.

Aside from their debut album preparations, the group is also preparing for a fan concert in Japan. They will also reportedly have a world tour and a special performance at the 2023 MAMA Awards.

Featured image: EL7Z UP shares concept photo for ‘7+UP’ debut album. Credit: Twitter/ELYZ UP

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EL7Z UP From ‘Queendom Puzzle’ to Debut With ‘7+UP’

EL7Z UP updates fans with preparation for their debut album. Credit: Twitter/EL7Z UP

Save the date! EL7Z UP, the girl group formed from Mnet’s survival series Queendom Puzzle, has finally unveiled the schedule for their highly-anticipated debut. 

In a teaser posted Monday, September 7, EL7Z UP announced that they’ll be debuting with the album 7+UP.

According to the poster, the group will release its concept photos and videos in the first week of September. It will then be followed by the album tracklist, lyric poster, and highlight medley. 

Then, EL7Z UP will premiere their first music video on the 14th, alongside the digital album. The physical album of 7+UP, meanwhile, will be available on the 21st. 

To celebrate the group’s debut, they will also open a pop-up cafe and store at The Hyundai Seoul from September 21 to September 27.

As of writing, additional details about 7+UP such as its title track and number of songs have yet to be announced. 

On August 15, Queendom Puzzle aired its last episode and revealed the group’s final lineup. 

H1-KEY’s Hwiseo, woo!ah!’s Nana, and PURPLEKISS’s Yuki were the top three in the final votes.

Meanwhile, Lovelyz’s Kei and WJSN’s Yeoreum placed fourth and fifth, respectively. Rocket Punch Yeonhee, and CLC’s Yeeun also made it to the debut group. 

Who is EL7Z UP? 

For those unfamiliar, EL7Z UP is formed through MNet’s survival show Queendom Puzzle, a spin-off  of Queendom. There, 26 idols from currently active girl groups battle for spots to be part of the seven-member group.

Interestingly, MNet previously explained that the group name is intended as an anagram of the word “puzzle.” It was initially stylized as ELYZ U+P before the show announced some adjustments. It is also pronounced as else-up. 

“We are the ones who survived the fierce competition and we have nothing to fear”, CLC’s Yeeun said in an interview. She added: “I think our members are ‘all-rounders.” And while we are a project girl group, I think we are capable of releasing a proper, high-quality album and performance, instead of treating it as a one-off event.”

According to the report, EL7Z UP will not have a set amount of contract year, but plans to release a total of three albums instead. This will be unlike other project girl groups formed from other audition programs who only promote within a two-year period. 

 

Additionally, it was revealed that the members will still be promoting with their original groups or solo during the EL7Z UP’s project duration.

Aside from their debut album preparations, the group is also preparing for a fan concert in Japan. They will also reportedly have a world tour and a special performance at the 2023 MAMA Awards.

Featured image: EL7Z UP updates fans with preparation for their debut album. Credit: Twitter/EL7Z UP

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‘Queendom Puzzle’s EL7Z UP to Debut in September

Members of ELYZ UP poses after final episode of Queendom Puzzle. Credit: Twitter/ELYZ UP

Just a day after Queendom Puzzle has wrapped up, its girl group EL7Z UP has unveiled its upcoming plans. 

On Tuesday, August 15, it was revealed that H1-Key’s Hwiseo, Woo!ah’s Nana, and Purple Kiss’ Yuki were the top three in the final round of Mnet’s Queendom Puzzle. 

 

Joining them in the debut lineup are Lovelyz’ Kei, WJSN’s Yeoreum, Rocket Punch’s Yeonhee, and CLC’s Yeeun. 

And on Wednesday, August 16, the new girl group launched its official social media accounts. 

 

Mnet also announced that the seven-piece act will start preparing for their September debut. Although, a final date wasn’t provided. 

Additionally, EL7Z UP will also hold a fan concert in Japan before embarking on a global tour. Their shows are set for October 22 in Saitama and October 24 in Osaka. 

Aside from the fan concert, EL7Z UP will also perform at the 2023 MAMA Awards. 

More about EL7Z UP 

Queendom Puzzle is a spin-off of the survival series Queendom. But instead of featuring various girl groups, it will have female idols competing against each other instead. A total of 26 members battled for spots in a new seven-member project girl group. 

During the final round, Suyun, Wooyeon, Jihan, Elly, Juri, Jiwoo and Dohwa, placed in the seventh to 14th places. Meaning, they didn’t make it to the final group. 

As for the EL7Z UP members, they’re allowed to still continue promoting with their original groups. 

Featured image: Members of ELYZ UP poses after final episode of Queendom Puzzle. Credit: Twitter/ELYZ UP

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Queendom Puzzle Announces Name of Project Group; Eliminates 5 Contestants

The competition in Queendom Puzzle is heating up! 

On its Tuesday, July 25 episode, the survival show made a series of huge announcements including the first elimination ceremony, current top 7 members, and the name of its upcoming project group. 

Hosted by Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, Queendom Puzzle is a spin-off of the survival series Queendom — but instead of featuring various girl groups, it will have female idols competing against each other instead. 

Some contestants include members of current active girl groups such as WJSN, Weki Meki, Rocket Punch, MOMOLAND, AOA, Lovelyz and Cherry Bullet, among others. 

26 members are battling for spots in a new seven-member project girl group. 

The seventh episode that aired on July 27 featured a special stage performance of “Rise Up,” wherein all participants performed together. 

 

It also revealed that the Puzzle Team won all the five rounds of the All-Rounder Battle, and was the ultimate winner of the battle. All members of Puzzle Team then had 20,000 points added to their individual voting scores as a benefit of their win. 

Taeyeon then revealed that the group that will be formed in Queendom Puzzle would debut under the name EL7Z U+P, which is a stylized anagram of the word “puzzle.” 

Who’s out? Who’s moving forward to the next rounds?

The host also announced the current 7 contestants leading the global votes by the time the episode aired, which include: H1-KEY’s Hwiseo, WJSN’s Yeoreum, woo!ah!’s Nana, Weeekly’s Jihan, PURPLE KISS’ Yuki, CLC’s Yeeun, Lovelyz’s Kei. 

However, all votes were reset after the Tuesday episode. 

 

After announcing the leading contestants, the show then bid goodbye to five participants, including tripleS’ Seoyeon, Cherry Bullet’s Chaerin, MOMOLAND’s JooE, LIGHTSUM’s Sangah, and Weeekly’s Seoun. 

 

Queendom Puzzle will air its semifinals and finals live on August 8 and 15, respectively. 

Featured image: Mnet’s YouTube

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