Six7een
{{Infobox song
| name = Six7een
| caption = Title card
| type = single
| artist = Hori7on
| album = Friend-Ship
| language = {{hlist|Korean|English}}
| released = {{Start date|2023|07|24}}
| studio = {{hlist|Dart Studio|MLD Studio}}
| genre = {{hlist|Dance|K-pop|P-pop}}
| length = {{Duration|m=3|s=11}}
| label = MLD
| lyricist = {{hlist|Vermillion Frame (Avec)|Meang Co}}
| composer = {{hlist|Vermillion Frame (Avec)|Chamaru|Akac|Seongbae|Meang Co}}
| year = 2023
| next_title = Birthday
| next_year = 2023
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|zJz_5BN8cYo|"Six7een"}}}}
}}
"Six7een" is a song recorded by South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on, taken from their debut studio album Friend-Ship (2023). It was released as the album's lead single on July 24, 2023, through MLD Entertainment. A dance track, the song was written by Vermillion Frame and Meang Co. It incorporates a bassline melody in its chorus, and carries an overall message of enjoying one's youth.
A music video featuring elements of a "high-teen" concept accompanied the single. Hori7on promoted the single through live performances on music programs M Countdown, Music Bank, Simply K-Pop, Show! Music Core, Inkigayo, and The Show. The group subsequently included the song in its set-list for the Voyage to Manila concert in September 2023.
Background and release
On July 4, 2023, MLD Entertainment announced Hori7on's debut studio album, Friend-Ship.{{Cite news |last=Bernardo |first=Jaehwa |date=2023-07-04 |title=HORI7ON to release debut album 'Friend-SHIP' on July 24 |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/04/23/hori7on-to-release-debut-album-friend-ship-on-july-24}} The track list of the album was later released online on July 12, where "Six7een", its second track, was marked as the album's lead single.{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Ga-young |date=2023-07-13 |title=호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀은 'SIX7EEN' |trans-title=Hori7on, the first regular title is 'SIX7EEN' |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20230713506931 |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=sportsworldi.com |language=ko}} MLD Entertainment released the first teaser trailer for the single on July 14,{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Ge-eun |date=2023-07-15 |title=호라이즌, 'SIX7EEN' 첫 번째 MV 티저 공개…청춘 에너지 가득 |trans-title=Hori7on, 'SIX7EEN' first MV teaser released... full of youthful energy |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202307160100113380014146&servicedate=20230715 |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko}} while second teaser trailer for the single followed on July 21.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Seung-rok |date=2023-07-22 |title=데뷔임박 호라이즌, 타이틀곡 'SIX7EEN' 의미 뭔지 봤더니 |trans-title=Hori7on, whose debut is imminent, I looked at the meaning of the title song 'SIX7EEN' |url=http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202307221000779230 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=mydaily.co.kr}}{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=So-young |date=2023-07-22 |title='D-2' 호라이즌, 데뷔 타이틀 'SIX7EEN' 마지막 MV 티저 |trans-title='D-2' Hori7on, the last MV teaser for the debut title 'SIX7EEN' |url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12136275 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=news.jtbc.co.kr |language=ko}}
In the run-up to the album's release, audio snippets of the song's chorus were released on the video platform TikTok, alongside videos of the members performing to the snippet.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Min-ji |date=2023-07-19 |title=호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀 '식스틴' 음원 일부 선공개 '경쾌' |trans-title=Hori7on, first regular title 'Six7een' pre-release part of sound source |url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/5113958 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=news1.kr |language=ko}} An audio snippet of the song was included in a "highlight medley" for the album that also featured other snippets from the album.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title=호라이즌, 데뷔 설렘 품은 '프렌드-십' 하이라이트 메들리 공개 |trans-title=Hori7on unveils highlight medley of 'Friend-ship' |url=http://www.joongdo.co.kr/web/view.php?key=20230721001017211 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Joongdo Ilbo |language=ko}}
The single was released alongside the album on July 24.{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Seul-gi |date=2023-07-24 |title=호라이즌, 오늘(24일) 국내 정식 데뷔 |trans-title=Hori7on, official debut in Korea today (24th) |url=http://www.raonnews.com/news/article.html?no=17397 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=www.raonnews.com |language=ko}} The album also included the song's instrumental as its final track.
Composition
"Six7een" is a dance song written by Vermillion Frame and Meang Co.{{Cite web |title=SIX7EEN - HORI7ON(호라이즌) |url=http://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=36639557 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=멜론 |language=ko}} The song's title is derived from "six", which represents "the members' multiple skills and talents", and "teen", which represents the group's "youthful energy".{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Kyung-jin |date=2023-07-24 |title=[Live] 호라이즌, 타이틀곡 'SIX7EEN(식스틴)' 무대('Friend-SHIP' 쇼케이스) [TOP영상] |trans-title=[Live] Hori7on, title song 'SIX7EEN' stage ('Friend-SHIP' showcase) [TOP video] |url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15371584 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Top Star News |language=ko}}{{Cite web |last=Buates |first=Louise Andrea |date=2023-07-25 |title=First Filipino K-pop group HORI7ON debuts in South Korea |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/866111-first-filipino-k-pop-group-hori7on-debuts? |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Philstar Life}}
With a runtime of three minutes and 11 seconds,{{Citation |last= |title=SIX7EEN by HORI7ON |date=2023-07-24 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/friend-ship/1698954723 |work=Friend-SHIP |publication-date=2023-07-24 |access-date=2023-07-28 |publisher=MLD Entertainment, under license to YG PLUS |language=en-US}} the song is composed in the key of F-sharp major and carries an average tempo of 125 bpm.{{Cite web |title=Key, tempo of SIX7EEN By HORI7ON {{!}} Musicstax |url=https://musicstax.com/track/six7een/4RQatob7vigdhQmLTJ5hkz |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=musicstax.com |language=en}} The song is characterized by an "addictive melody and bassline" in its chorus.{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Hyun-soo |date=2023-07-19 |title=호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀 'SIX7EEN' 음원 일부 틱톡 선공개 "겁 없이 가보자" |trans-title=Hori7on, part of the first full-length title 'SIX7EEN' soundtrack pre-released on TikTok "Let's go without fear" |url=https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=557585 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=문화뉴스 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Haley |date=2023-07-24 |title=Boy band Hori7on to release debut album 'Friend-SHIP' |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/07/24/entertainment/kpop/hori7on-mld/20230724101604080.html |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com |language=en}} Lyrically, the song sends "a message to everyone to let go of their worries and live in the now as you are only young once".{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Jashley Ann |date=2023-07-27 |title=HORI7ON kicks off official promotions in South Korea |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/104016/hori7on-kicks-off-official-promotions-in-south-korea/story |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}} In an interview with the Inquirer, Vinci described the song as a "summery track that you can listen to while on a road trip or having a party".{{Cite web |last=Policarpio |first=Allan |date=2023-08-14 |title=Hori7on builds deeper friendships as members set sights on world stage |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/514026/hori7on-builds-deeper-friendships-as-members-set-sights-on-world-stage |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}
Music video and live performances
The accompanying music video for "Six7een" was released concurrently with the album on July 24.{{Cite web |last=Hicap |first=Jonathan |date=2023-07-25 |title=Filipino boy band HORI7ON debuts in South Korea; members talk about journey |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/25/filipino-boy-band-hori-7-on-debuts-in-south-korea-members-talk-about-journey |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}} The music video sees the members perform in vividly colored suits as part of a high-teen concept.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Tae-seok |date=2023-07-22 |title=호라이즌, 'SIX7EEN' 마지막 MV 티저 공개··· 데뷔 준비 완료! |trans-title=Hori7on unveils the last MV teaser for 'SIX7EEN'... Ready for debut! |url=https://www.behindpress.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=39927 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=behindpress.con |language=ko}}{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=Soo-yeon |date=2023-07-15 |title=호라이즌, 데뷔곡 'SIX7EEN' MV 티저…청량한 분위기 '눈길' |trans-title=Hori7on, debut song 'SIX7EEN' MV teaser... Refreshing Atmosphere 'Eyes' |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1747769 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=www.xportsnews.com |language=ko}} The Philippine Star reported that the music video for "Six7een" surpassed two million views on YouTube within 24 hours.{{Cite web |last=Tomada |first=Nathalie |date=2023-07-27 |title=All-Filipino idol group HORI7ON wants to make Philippines proud with debut in South Korea |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/07/27/2283987/all-filipino-idol-group-hori7on-wants-make-philippines-proud-debut-south-korea- |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Philstar.com}}
Hori7on performed "Six7een" at their debut showcase at the Olympic Hall on July 24, alongside other album tracks, including "How You Feel" and "Death or Paradise".{{Cite web |last=Ji-won |first=Choi |date=2023-07-24 |title=First Filipino K-pop group HORI7ON sets sail |url=https://news.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230724000705 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=The Korea Herald |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Moon |first=Ye-bin |date=2023-07-24 |title=닻 올린 호라이즌, 희망의 기준점 향한 항해 |trans-title=Hori7on with an Anchor Raised, Sailing to the Reference Point of Hope |url=https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230724_0002388341 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=newsis |language=ko}} The septet also performed the song at their Voyage To Manila concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 9.{{Cite web |last=Mantaring |first=Jelo Ritzhie |date=2023-09-10 |title=HORI7ON ever grateful as it concludes first concert in Manila |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/9/10/hori7on-first-concert-manila.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123113011/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/9/10/hori7on-first-concert-manila.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 23, 2023 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=cnn |language=en}}
The group appeared on several South Korean music programs to promote the single in the weeks following its release,{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-07-26 |title=HORI7ON ratsada sa mga TV show sa South Korea |trans-title=HORI7ON active in TV shows at South Korea |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2023/07/26/hori7on-ratsada-sa-mga-tv-show-sa-south-korea/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=www.abante.com.ph |language=tl}} beginning with Mnet's M Countdown on July 27, where they performed the single as part of their debut stage, becoming the first all-Filipino boy band to perform on the show.{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=2023-07-28 |title=HORI7ON Is The First Filipino Group To Perform On MCOUNTDOWN |url=https://nylonmanila.com/hot-debut-hori7on-is-the-first-filipino-group-to-perform-on-mcountdown/ |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Da-hee |date=2023-07-27 |title='전원 필리핀 멤버' 호라이즌, 본격 국내 활동…'프렌드십' 항해 시작 |trans-title='All Filipino members' Hori7on, full-fledged domestic activities... The 'Friend-Ship' voyage begins |url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/389404 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=iMBC 연예 |language=ko}} The group later promoted the single on KBS2's Music Bank,{{Cite web |last=Shim |first=Min-gyeong |date=2023-07-28 |title=[뮤직뱅크] NMIXX(엔믹스), 무더위에 청량함을 선사하는 무대 ♪Party O'Clock |trans-title=[Music Bank] NMIXX, a stage that brings refreshment in the heat ♪Party O'Clock |url=https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=273634 |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=KBS |language=ko}} Arirang TV's Simply K-Pop,{{Cite web |last=Son |first=Bong-seok |date=2023-07-29 |title='SIMPLY K-POP CONTOUR' 미래소년, 아일리원, 키스오브라이프, 박민혜, 노라조, 아이칠린, 퀸즈아이, 성리, 피싱걸스 등 출격 |trans-title='SIMPLY K-POP CONTOUR' Future Boy, Ailee One, Kiss of Life, Park Min-hye, Norazo, i-Chillin, Queen's Eye, Seong-ri, Fishing Girls, etc. sortie |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202307290525003&sec_id=540101 |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=sports.khan.co.kr |language=ko}} MBC TV's Show! Music Core,{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Su-jeong |date=2023-07-29 |title='음중' NCT드림 압도적 1위..소유·오마이걸 컴백→셔누X형원 유닛 데뷔 [종합] |trans-title='Music Core' NCT Dream's overwhelming 1st place... Soyou and Oh My Girl's comeback → Shownu X Hyungwon's unit debut [Comprehensive] |url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112152884 |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=mosen.mt.co.kr |language=ko}} SBS's Inkigayo,{{Cite web |last=Upadhayhay |first=Prapti |date=2023-07-30 |title=BTS's Jungkook wins the first spot on 'Inkigayo' with Seven ft Latto, performs with V on stage |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/btss-jungkook-wins-the-first-spot-on-inkigayo-with-seven-ft-latto-performs-with-v-on-stage-101690714601914.html |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} and SBS MTV's The Show, where they were nominated for "The Show Choice".{{Cite web |date=2023-08-02 |title=호라이즌, '더쇼' 1위 후보 등극! 성공적 '韓 데뷔' |trans-title=Hori7on, nominated for 1st place on 'The Show'! Successful 'Korean debut' |url=http://www.joongdo.co.kr/web/view.php?key=20230802001012484 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=중도일보 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Won-gyeom |date=2023-08-02 |title=호라이즌, 데뷔 9일만에 음악방송 1위 후보 '성공적 데뷔 활동' |trans-title=Hori7on, 9 days after debut, 1st place candidate on music show 'successful debut activity' |url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=623919 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=SPOTV NEWS |language=ko}}
Reception
"Six7een" generally received a positive reception from Philippine-based publications. Writing for Nylon Manila, Rafael Bautista deemed the track as the highlight of Friend-Ship, stating that the song and its title combines "the group's talents and the youthful energy they exude". Jashley Ann Cruz of GMA News described the song's lyrics as "youthful".
Credits and personnel
Credits for the single are adapted from Melon.{{Cite web |title=Friend-SHIP - HORI7ON (호라이즌) |url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11291346 |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=멜론 |publisher=YG Plus |language=ko |via=Melon |agency=MLD Entertainment}}
Studios
Personnel
- Hori7on – vocals
- Vermillion Frame – lyrics, composition, arrangement
- Meang Co – lyrics, composition
- Chamaru – composition
- Akac – composition
- Seongbae – composition
- Bull$eye – recording, digital editing
- Ondine (Vermilion Frame) – synthesizer
- Jinju (Vermillion Frame) – drums, programming
- Ley – Chorus
- Team AMG – mixing, mastering
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release dates and formats for "Six7een" ! scope="col" |Region !Date !Format !Label !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row" |Various
|July 24, 2023 |{{hlist|2=Digital download|3=streaming}} |MLD |
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