Seven O'Clock (Korean세븐어클락) 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.

Seven O'Clock
Seven O'Clock performing at the C-Festival, December 2019; from left: Hangyeom, 2Soul, Andy, Taeyoung, Rui
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2017 (2017)–2021 (2021)
Labels
  • Staro Entertainment
  • Forest Network
Past members
  • Hangyeom
  • Hyun
  • 2 Soul
  • Jeonggyu
  • Taeyoung
  • Andy
  • Rui
  • Vaan
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Career

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2017–2018: Butterfly Effect and #7

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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

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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

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  • Hangyeom (한겸)
  • 2 Soul (이솔)
  • Taeyoung (태영)
  • Andy (앤디)
  • Rui (루이)
  • Jeonggyu (정규)
  • Hyun (현)
  • Vaan (반)

Timeline

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Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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Butterfly Effect
Track listing
  1. Echo (시계바늘)
  2. Time Machine
  3. Halley
  4. Yesterday (그래 그랬어)
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#7
  • Released: October 6, 2018
  • Label: Forest Network, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Take It On
  2. Nothing Better
  3. Searchlight
  4. Eyes On You
  5. Heal Me
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White Night
  • Released: November 12, 2019
  • Label: Forest Network, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
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Singles

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Title Year Album
"Echo" 2017 Butterfly Effect
"Nothing Better" 2018 #7
"Searchlight"
"Get Away" 2019 Get Away
"Midnight Sun" White Night
"Hey There" 2020 Highway

References

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  1. ^ "세븐어클락 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  2. ^ "세븐어클락, 데뷔곡 '시계바늘' 티저… 에너지 폭발". Ten Asia (in Korean). March 10, 2017. Archived from the original on September 10, 2017.
  3. ^ Yu, Hae-in (March 16, 2017). 세븐어클락(Seven O'Clock), 오늘 16일 데뷔 앨범 'Butterfly Effect'발표…타이틀곡 '시계바늘'. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  4. ^ "'소속사 이적' 세븐어클락, 5인조로 재정비..멤버 반 탈퇴". MK Sports (in Korean). September 19, 2018. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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  6. ^ Jo, Yu-kyeong (October 6, 2018). 세븐어클락, 미니앨범 '#7' 발매! 청춘의 강렬함 담은 두 번째 도약. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo Company. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "세븐어클락 멤버 재정비 후 18일 컴백 확정새 멤버 앤디 합류". Korea Economic Daily TV (in Korean). February 8, 2019. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "세븐어클락, '6人6色' 매력 가득한 'Get Away' 개인 포토 티저 공개". news.imaeil.com. February 14, 2019. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "세븐어클락, 5인조로 재정비 "새 멤버 루이·은결 영입" [공식입장]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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  11. ^ Cha, E. (October 4, 2019). "Update: Seven O'Clock To Add New Member + Return As 5-Member Group". Soompi. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  12. ^ "[Interview] Seven O'clock 'White Night' Album Release Fan Signing Post-event Interview ① (Exclusive)". Hanteo News. December 10, 2019. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  13. ^ "세븐어클락, 'HIGHWAY' 컴백 쇼케이스 성료..'Hey There' MV+무대 선공개". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). August 30, 2020. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  14. ^ Kim, Seo-young (March 2, 2021). "세븐어클락, 팀 해체 [공식]". Sports KyungHyang via Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  15. ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  16. ^ "2017년 03월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 6, 2019.
  17. ^ "2018년 10월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015.
  18. ^ "Circle Chart" 2019년 12월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021.
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