Seven O'Clock explained

Seven O'Clock
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Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:
Past Members:
  • Hangyeom
  • Hyun
  • 2 Soul
  • Jeonggyu
  • Taeyoung
  • Andy
  • Rui
  • Vaan

Seven O'Clock was a South Korean boy band formed by Staro Entertainment and KDH Entertainment in 2017.[1] They debuted on March 16, 2017, with Butterfly Effect.[2] They officially disbanded on March 2, 2021.

Career

2017–2018: Butterfly Effect and #7

Seven O'Clock released their debut mini-album Butterfly Effect and its lead single "Echo" on March 16, 2017.[3]

On September 19, 2018, it was announced via their fan café that Vann had left Seven O'Clock, and that the group would now be managed by Forest Network.[4] On September 21, members A-Day and Younghoon changed their stage names to Hangyeom and 2Soul, respectively.[5] Seven O'Clock released their second mini-album #7 and lead single "Nothing Better" on October 8, 2018.[6]

2019–2021 Lineup Changes, "Get Away", "Highway" and disbandment

On February 8, 2019, Andy was announced as a new member of the group.[7] Seven O'clock released their first digital single "Get Away" on February 21.[8]

On October 4, Forest Network announced the addition of two new members, Rui and Eungyul, while also stating that Jeonggyu, Hyun, and 2Soul would be going on a temporary hiatus to focus on their health. In the meantime, the group would be a five-piece.[9] Four days later, it was announced that 2Soul had recovered from his health issues and would be returning to the group.[10] On October 18, Forest Network announced that Eungyul would not be taking part in Seven O'Clock activities for personal reasons.[11] They released their third mini-album White Night on November 12, 2019.[12]

On August 29, 2020, Seven O'Clock released their 5th project album Highway with the lead single "Hey There". They hosted their World Live Showcase on the same day.[13]

On March 2, 2021, it was announced that the group had disbanded.[14]

Past members

Timeline

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Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[15]
Butterfly Effect 38
  1. 7
  • Released: October 6, 2018
  • Label: Forest Network, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
29
White Night
  • Released: November 12, 2019
  • Label: Forest Network, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
51

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Echo"2017Butterfly Effect
"Nothing Better"2018
  1. 7
"Searchlight"
"Get Away"2019Get Away
"Midnight Sun"White Night
"Hey There"2020Highway

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 2017-03-10. 세븐어클락, 데뷔곡 '시계바늘' 티저… 에너지 폭발. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910043716/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1156658. September 10, 2017. Ten Asia. ko.
  3. Web site: Yu. Hae-in. ko:세븐어클락(Seven O'Clock), 오늘 16일 데뷔 앨범 'Butterfly Effect'발표…타이틀곡 '시계바늘'. http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=248874. Top Star News. September 11, 2020. Korean. March 16, 2017.
  4. Web site: 2018-09-19. '소속사 이적' 세븐어클락, 5인조로 재정비..멤버 반 탈퇴. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113129/http://mksports.co.kr/view/2018/590328/. February 27, 2022. 2021-01-18. MK Sports. ko.
  5. Web site: 2018-09-21. 세븐어클락, 10월 8일 컴백 확정…5인조 재정비후 첫 행보 '기대 UP'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113146/http://mksports.co.kr/view/2018/596628/. February 27, 2022. 2021-01-18. MK Sports. ko.
  6. Web site: Jo. Yu-kyeong. ko:세븐어클락, 미니앨범 '#7' 발매! 청춘의 강렬함 담은 두 번째 도약. https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181006/92284454/2. Sports Dong-a. The Dong-a Ilbo Company. September 11, 2020. Korean. October 6, 2018. February 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113133/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181006/92284454/2. live.
  7. Web site: 2019-02-08. 세븐어클락 멤버 재정비 후 18일 컴백 확정새 멤버 앤디 합류. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113132/https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201902080076. February 27, 2022. 2021-01-18. Korea Economic Daily TV. ko.
  8. Web site: 2019-02-14. 세븐어클락, '6人6色' 매력 가득한 'Get Away' 개인 포토 티저 공개. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113132/https://news.imaeil.com/page/view/2019021411245876506. February 27, 2022. 2021-01-18. news.imaeil.com.
  9. Web site: 세븐어클락, 5인조로 재정비 "새 멤버 루이·은결 영입" [공식입장]]. 2021-01-18. entertain.naver.com. ko. December 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191215221422/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003282101. live.
  10. Web site: Seon. Mi-kyung. 2019-10-08. 세븐어클락 이솔, 휴식 마치고 그룹 복귀 확정.."컴백 활동 합류"[공식]]. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113131/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111237606. February 27, 2022. 2021-01-18. Osen. ko.
  11. Web site: Cha. E.. October 4, 2019. Update: Seven O'Clock To Add New Member + Return As 5-Member Group. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115215120/https://www.soompi.com/article/1356647wpp/seven-oclock-to-add-2-new-members-return-as-5-member-group. January 15, 2021. 2021-01-18. Soompi. en.
  12. Web site: 2019-12-10. [Interview] Seven O'clock 'White Night' Album Release Fan Signing Post-event Interview ① (Exclusive)]. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113136/https://hanteonews.com/en/article/artist?fc=1577. February 27, 2022. 2021-01-18. Hanteo News. en.
  13. Web site: 2020-08-30. 세븐어클락, 'HIGHWAY' 컴백 쇼케이스 성료..'Hey There' MV+무대 선공개. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227113134/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/08/30/2020083000570.html. February 27, 2022. 2021-01-18. The Chosun Ilbo. ko.
  14. Web site: Kim. Seo-young. 2021-03-02. 세븐어클락, 팀 해체 [공식]]. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302040115/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000720939. March 2, 2021. 2021-03-02. Sports KyungHyang via Naver. ko.
  15. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. September 9, 2017. March 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170309052034/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T. live.
    • #7: Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 41, 2018. Gaon Chart. ko. October 18, 2018. October 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181018024721/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=41&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week. live.
    • White Night: Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 46, 2018. Gaon Chart. ko. November 21, 2018. November 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191121022929/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=46&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week. live.
  16. Web site: 2017년 03월 Album Chart. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190806175607/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=03&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month. August 6, 2019. Gaon Music Chart.
  17. Web site: 2018년 10월 Album Chart. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150203005818/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=month. February 3, 2015. Gaon Music Chart.
  18. Web site: Circle Chart. ko:2019년 12월 Album Chart. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211017111513/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=12&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month. October 17, 2021. Gaon Music Chart.