Hori7on

Hori7on
Seven boys standing
Hori7on in March 2024
Left to right: Vinci, Jeromy, Kim, Reyster, Kyler, Marcus, and Winston
Background information
Origin
Genres
Years active
  • 2023–present
LabelsMLD
Members
  • Vinci
  • Kim
  • Kyler
  • Reyster
  • Winston
  • Jeromy
  • Marcus
Websiteen.mldenter.com

Hori7on (Korean: 호라이즌; pronounced "horizon"; stylized in all caps) is a South Korea-based Filipino boy band formed in 2023. The group consists of seven members: Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Reyster, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus. Formed by MLD Entertainment and ABS-CBN Corporation through the survival reality show Dream Maker (2022–23), the group is as the first all-Filipino boy band act to debut in South Korea.

Hori7on made their debut on July 2023, with the release of their debut studio album Friend-Ship, which was preceded by the release of three pre-debut promotional singles—"Dash", "Salamat", and "Lovey Dovey". The group released their first single album Daytour in March 2024, which was followed by the single album Daytour 2 in August. The group released their fifth single, "Cold", in March 2025.

Name

The word Hori7on
The logo of Hori7on.

The group's name, Hori7on, was conceptualized by the viewers of Dream Maker, and refers to "the dreams of seven boys, who started on the same line, gathered in one place, and face the same goal", according to the name's submitter.[1][2] The name was selected by the viewers out of a shortlist that also included the entries "B2in", "Pr7me", DM7, and Bright7, which were submitted by the public from January 21 to February 3, 2023, and was voted on at the finale of the show.[3]

History

Pre-debut activities and formation

We are getting serious in getting to the international arena. We are looking at all ways and means to get Filipino artists and Filipino talents to be recognized globally. We are happy to have partners who recognize Filipinos are talented and we can compete globally

 —Laurenti Dyogi, Head of ABS-CBN TV production and Star Magic[4]

On September 7, 2022, executives from ABS-CBN Corporation, MLD Entertainment, and Kamp Global signed a deal to debut a Filipino boy band in South Korea that will be trained and managed by the three companies.[4][5] The former two companies have previously formed musical acts that included Filipino members. In 2021, ABS-CBN debuted P-pop groups Bini and BGYO,[6] through its talent management arm, Star Hunt, and another boy band, BoyBandPH, through the reality show Pinoy Boyband Superstar, in 2016.[7] Meanwhile, MLD Entertainment debuted a Filipino singer, Chanty, as a member of the girl group Lapillus in 2022,[8] in a move to target the Southeast Asian market.[9]

The members of the project boy band was determined through the survival competition series Dream Maker, which aired on A2Z and Kapamilya Channel from November 19, 2022 to February 12, 2023,[10][11] featuring 62 contestants competing to be part of the group.[12] At the conclusion of the show, Jeromy Batac, Marcus Cabais, Kyler Chua, Vinci Malizon, Reyster Yton, Kim Ng, and Winston Pineda were selected to form the lineup of Hori7on.[13][14][15]

The lineup of the group included several members who have held prior experience in the entertainment industry. Cabais started as a child actor, making his film debut in 2018, in Regal Films' My 2 Mommies, and later making appearances on It's Showtime[16] and Team Yey!,[17] before being part of a touring company of The Lion King musical, playing the role of young Simba from 2018 to 2020;[18] in 2017, Batac performed on Little Big Shots;[19] and in 2022, Ng competed on TV5's survival reality show, Top Class.[20]

2023: Promotional releases and debut with Friend-Ship

The members of the Hori7on signed their exclusive contracts with ABS-CBN and MLD in a press event on March 10, 2023.[21][22] While in the Philippines, the septet embarked on a mall show tour,[23][24] and held their first fan meeting event at the New Frontier Theater on April 22.[25][26][27]

While MLD announced a June 2023 debut for the group, ABS-CBN later reported that the group will debut in July.[28][29] Leading up to their debut, the group released three pre-debut digital singles: "Dash", released on March 22;[30][31] "Salamat", released on April 5;[32][33] and "Lovey Dovey", released on May 31.[34][35] The group's preparations for their debut was the subject of the reality show 100 Days Miracle, which premiered on Mnet on July 7.[36][37][38] During this time, the group performed at the 2023 PPOPCON via screencast at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on July 16.[39][40][41]

Seven boys in suits of varying color
Hori7on at their debut showcase in July 2023.

The group debuted on July 24, with the their first studio album, Friend-Ship. The album was supported by two singles: "Six7een", released with the album, and "Birthday", which was released on August 25.[42][43] To promote the album, the group staged the one-off Voyage To Manila concert on September 9, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.[44][45][46] The group held their first overseas performance at Kamp Fest, held from on August 19 to 20, at Mexico City, Mexico.[note 1][47]

Later that year, Hori7on won the Focus Award for music at the 8th Asia Artist Awards, held at the Philippine Arena on December 14.[48][49] The group, along with Ben&Ben and SB19, were the first Filipino acts to participate in the awards ceremony.[50][51]

Hori7on in August 2023

2024–present: Daytour, Daytour 2, and "Cold"

On November 22, 2023, MLD confirmed that Hori7on will release a new single in January 2024.[52] The group performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics on January 19, 2024.[53]

On February 14, 2024, the agency announced the septet's first single album Daytour. The album and its lead single "Lucky" were released on March 2.[54][55] To promote the album, Hori7on embarked on a mall tour across the Philippines in collaboration with SM Supermalls from March 15 to April 13.[56][57] The band released its second single album, Daytour 2, on August 13, which included "Sumayaw Sumunod", a cover of the 1978 song by the Boyfriends.[58] In support of Daytour and Daytour 2, the band held their second headlining concert Anchor High on November 3, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.[59]

Hori7on released their fifth single "Cold", their first release in over six months, on March 17, 2025.[60] On May 26, the band joined the Atin Ito Coalition in their third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea to perform in a concert as part of a peacekeeping effort that aimed to promote dialogue and cultural exchange.[61][62][63] On November 21, the band released the digital single "Pahinga", as part of the original soundtrack for the film Rekonek, an entry to the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival where it was nominated for Best Original Theme Song.[64]

Artistry

Public image

South Korean publications including The Korea Herald and The Korea Times have identified Hori7on as the first all-Filipino boy band to debut in South Korea.[65][66] The latter paper considered their formation as part of the expansion and diversification of the K-pop industry, which has saw the entry of non-Korean groups in the industry.[65] In the Philippines, the Daily Tribune and The Philippine Star have regarded the group as "P-Pop Superstars" for their fandom activity and accolades.[67][68][69]

Musical style

With training from both Filipino and South Korean mentors, outlets like The Philippine Star has identified the group's work as "combination of the K-pop and P-pop genres", which the band promotes as "Global pop".[24][70] In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the group shared their goal of representing their Filipino identity while incorporating "different flavors" in their music to match the contemporary trends in K-pop. at the same time.[71][72] Members of the group have cited South Korean groups Fifty Fifty, Ive, NCT, and Enhypen as musical influences.[73][72]

Endorsements

On July 6, 2024, Hori7on were named as the Philippine brand ambassadors of audio equipment manufacturer JBL.[74]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[79]
Friend-Ship 7

Single albums

List of single albums and showing selected details
Title Details
Daytour
  • Released: March 2, 2024
  • Label: MLD
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Daytour 2
  • Released: August 13, 2024
  • Label: MLD
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album Ref.
"Six7een" 2023 Friend-Ship [81]
"Birthday" [82]
"Lucky" 2024 Daytour [53]
"Sumayaw Sumunod" Daytour 2
"Cold" 2025 Non-album singles

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album Ref.
"Dash" 2023 Friend-Ship [30]
"Salamat" [32][33]
"Lovey Dovey" [34]

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Dash" 2023 Unknown [83]
"Salamat" [84]
"Lovey Dovey" [85]
"Six7een" Inyeon Entertainment [86][87]
"Birthday" Unknown [88]
"Lucky" 2024 [89]
"Sumayaw, Sumunod"
"Sumayaw, Sumunod – Tagalog Version"
"Cold" 2025

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–23 Dream Maker Contestants Group formed on Episode 26 [90]
2023 100 Days Miracle Themselves Documentary Reality Show for Debut [38]
2024 Pack your Bag Themselves YouTube Series [91]

Concerts and live performances

Concerts

Date Title City Country Venue Ref.
September 9, 2023 (2023-09-09) Voyage To Manila Quezon City Philippines Smart Araneta Coliseum [92][93]
November 3, 2024 (2024-11-03) Anchor High Pasay SM Mall of Asia Arena [92][94]

Fan meetings

Date Title City Country Venue Ref.
April 22, 2023 (2023-04-22) Hundred Days Miracle Quezon City Philippines New Frontier Theater [26]
March 15 – April 28, 2024 (2024-03-15 – 2024-04-28) Lucky Hori7on Fan Signing Event Various Cities Various SM Malls across the Philippines [95]

Other appearances

  • 2023 PPOPCON (July 16, 2023)[41]
  • Kampfest CDMX (August 19,2023)[96]
  • 8th Asia Artist Awards (December 14,2023)[97]
  • Kapuso Countdown to 2024 (December 31,2023)[98]
  • Winter Youth Olympics 2024 Gangwon (January 19,2024)[99]
  • Samsung Galaxy AI Festival 2024 (July 13,2024)[100]
  • Watsons Playlist: The P-pop Power Concert (August 18,2024)[101]
  • Global Youth Summit 2024 (August 27,2024)[102]
  • SM Supermalls' Little Stars 2024 Grand Finals (September 7,2024)[103]
  • Immortal Songs 2 (September 28,2024)[104]
  • Migrants Arirang Multicultural Festival 2024 (October 12-13,2024)[105]
  • JBL Sound Fest 2024 (December 14,2024)[106]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2023 Popularity Award – Male Singer Hori7on Nominated [107]
Focus Award – Music Won
2024 Popularity Award – Male Singer Nominated
2025 Popularity Award – Male Group Nominated
K-Star MVA 2023 Next Star – Men Nominated [108][109]
Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards 2024 Fearless Global Filipino Won [110]
Forbes Korea 6th KPop Awards 2024 Popularity Award – Male Idols Who Shined in the First Half of 2024 Won [111]
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 Best Group Male Nominated [112]
Best New Artist
Fan Choice 5th Generation
Fan Choice Artist Singer
Tag Awards Chicago 2024 P-Pop Stars of the Year Won [113]
8th Ppop Awards 2023 Top Global Artist of the Year Won [114]
Philippine New Boy Group Nominated [115]
Ppop Song of the Year "Salamat" Nominated [115]
Wish Music Awards 2024 Wish Pop Song of the Year "Six7een" Nominated [116]
16th PMPC Star Awards for Music 2024 New Male Group Artist of the Year ''Dash" Nominated [117]
Channel R Radio 2024 Song of the Summer "Lucky" Nominated [118]
Dream Rookie Concert 2024 Dream Rookie Award Hori7on Nominated [119]
Super Rookie Award Nominated
Dabeme Music Awards 2025 Group/Band of the Year Won [120]
VP Choice Awards 2024 KPop Act of the Year Won [121]
2025 Won [122]
9th PPOP Music Awards 2024 Rising Boy Group of the Year Won [123]
Concert of the Year Daytour: Anchor High Nominated [124]
Fandom of the Year Anchors Nominated [124]
PUSH Awards 2023 2023 P-pop Group of 2023 Hori7on Nominated [125]
Fandom of 2023 Anchors Nominated
K-Star Chart Awards 2024 2024 Best Rookie Song "Sumayaw Sumunod" Nominated [126]
Music Rank Asian Choice Awards 2025 Asia's Rising Group of the Year Hori7on Won [127]
Asia's Global Fan Choice Won
PPOP Stage 2025 Summer Song of the Year "Cold" Won [128]
BreakTudo Awards 2025 Music by New International Artist Won [129]
10th PPOP Music Awards 2025 Breakthrough Artist of the Year Hori7on Nominated [130]
Youth Leader Award Won
Favorite PPop Group of the Year Nominated
PPop Fandom of the Year Anchors Nominated
Favorite Leader of the Year Vinci Nominated
Favorite Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Favorite Fashion Icon of the Year Kim Nominated
Favorite Visual of the Year Kyler Nominated
Favorite Rapper of the Year Reyster Nominated
Favorite Dancer of the Year Jeromy Nominated
1st Global Fans Choice Awards 2025-2026 Global Rising Star of Asia Hori7on Pending [131]
K Style Awards 2025 2025 Global Rising Star Pending [132]
2025 Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Best Original Theme Song "Pahinga" Nominated [citation needed]
1st YOUR LOOP Awards 2025 2025 P-pop Group of the Year Hori7on Nominated [133]
P-pop Fandom of the Year Anchors Nominated
P-pop Emerging Idol of the Year Marcus Won
P-pop Crossover Idol of the Year Vinci Won

Honors/Listicles

Name of country, organization, year given, and name of honor
Country or Organization Year Honor or Award Ref.
Korea Hallyu Awards 2023 Popular Culture Award – Overseas Rising Star [134]

Notes

  1. ^ On August 16, MLD Entertainment announced that the Mexican Immigration Office notified the agency that Jeromy and Marcus, then both minors, were not allowed to perform in the festival due to age limitations set by Mexican minor labor policies.

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