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7HOUSE

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7HOUSE (セブンハウス or セブンHOUSE) was a Japanese rock band produced by Tsunku and signed to the zetima label. Active from 1999 to 2002, the group was known for its upbeat pop-rock sound and frequent media tie-ins during the early 2000s. In 2000, they ran a fashion-themed magazine column titled “7HOUSE no Suntome Fashion-gaku” (セブンHOUSEの寸止めファッション学), and their official fan club was called CLUB QUE.

Although their activities lasted only a few years, 7HOUSE occupied a distinct niche within Tsunku’s early-2000s rock and pop projects. Their blend of Osaka street-culture roots, major-label production, and frequent media tie-ins gave them a unique place in late-90s to early-00s J-pop history. The continued activities of former members—especially Ogu’s role in music production and Kenji’s connection to Hello! Project through his marriage to Iida Kaori—have sustained public interest in the group long after their disbandment.

History[]

Group's NAME[]

Officially, the name “7HOUSE” was said to come from the idea that the Earth’s seven continents form one world, reflecting a wish that the band would become something equally unified and expansive.[1] Unofficially, however, members have joked that the name was inspired by one member’s family running a pawn shop (質屋 shichiya): 質 → 七 (seven) → セブン and 屋 → 家 (house) → ハウス.

Formation and Early Years[]

7HOUSE’s roots trace back to the Suppon Family, a loose collective of musicians who performed street lives every week in Osaka Castle Park. Members Hiroki, Kenji, Yasunori, and Ogu all came from this scene.

In 1996, after the breakup of his previous band, bassist Hiroki moved to Tokyo to study music.

In 1998, Hiroki reunited with guitarist Yasunori and vocalist Kenji, forming the early lineup of 7HOUSE.

In August 1998, drummer Ogu, a longtime associate of Tsunku and an early Suppon Family member, joined as the final member.

Before their debut, members frequently appeared on Tsunku’s radio programs, particularly “JRA Sound Course” on FM Osaka. Hiroki and Ogu also participated as support musicians on the school festival tour of Super!? Tensions, another Tsunku project.

1999-2002[]

7HOUSE debuted in January 1999 with the single STOP ~Nakanaide~, produced by Tsunku. Their work was heavily featured on TV. “STOP ~Nakanaide~” was used as an ending theme for Kiss Dake ja Iyah! (a Japanese TV drama that aired on Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV. It was a lighthearted youth and romance series.) LOVE ~Dakiatte~ (released as Tsunku with 7HOUSE) appeared in the Fuji TV drama Semidouble (a 1999 Japanese TV drama on Fuji TV about a former model and a university professor, exploring themes of love, loss, and second chances.). 0 EDIT was used for Rank Ookoku (a Japanese TV variety show presenting weekly rankings of popular items, music, movies, and other trends), and TV Tokyo’s THE GARAGE. Sondemotte KISS served as the opening theme for the anime Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Revenge (a Japanese anime series).

Beyond their own band work, members contributed instrumentally to other Hello! Project-related releases, including songs for Country Musume, Sheki-dol, and Wangaru.

They also maintained a small but dedicated fan club called CLUB QUE and ran a fashion column, “7HOUSE no Suntome Fashion-gaku”, in magazines during 2000.

After 2002[]

The band dissolved in 2002. Afterward Kenji married Iida Kaori (former Morning Musume member) in 2007. Their first son was born in January 2008, but tragically passed away six months later from chronic renal failure. They later had two more children.

Kenji eventually left the entertainment industry and works as an office employee.

Hiroki began working in the food-service industry in Tokyo.

Ogu became a music producer and later an executive at TNX, a company associated with Tsunku.

Yasunori has kept a lower public profile.

Members[]

  • Kenji, born January 10, 1979 (Vocals)
  • Yasunori, born June 15, 1975 (Guitar)
  • Hiroki, born March 24, 1975 (Bass)
  • Ogu, born June 17, 1969 (Drums)

Labels[]

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • [1999.12.01] ONE BOX (7HOUSE)
  • [2002.02.27] 2 ~February~ (セブンHOUSE)

Singles[]

  • [1999.01.21] STOP ~ Nakanaide (STOP～泣かないで) (7HOUSE)
  • [1999.07.23] 0 EDIT (7HOUSE)
  • [1999.10.27] Sondemotte KISS (そんでもってKISS) (7HOUSE)
  • [2000.08.02] Nayamanai Koi wa Nai! (悩まない恋はない!) (セブンHOUSE)
  • [2001.04.18] Kiseki no Ame (奇跡の雨) (セブンHOUSE)
  • [2001.11.17] Nandeyanen Shinpai Sendemo Ee (なんでやねん 心配せんでもええ) (セブンHOUSE)

Compilations / Other[]

VHS[]

  • VIDEO HISTORY SEVEN HOUSE

Works[]

Tours[]

Events[]

  • [2021.08.07] Hello! Shibuya no Natsumatsuri (Hello! 渋谷の夏祭り)

TV[]

  • [2001.04.10] WOWOW "MUSIC TRIBE"
  • [2001.24.10] "Music Communication TOP 30"
  • [2001.05.03] BS Asahi "Live 21"

Radio[]

  • [2000.10.07-] 7HOUSE - Kenji no Hitori de Seven (セブンＨＯＵＳＥ・ケンジのひとりでセブン)[2]
  • [2002.xx.xx-] MIDNITE KISS 7HOUSE no Light Mae KISS

Magazine[]

  • [2000.04.16] POP BEAT
  • [2000.04.19] CD Data
  • [2000.04.20] CD HITS
  • [2000.04.23] Zappy
  • [2000.04.23] Pia Nagoya Edition
  • [2000.04.24] Uta BON
  • [2000.04.24] SONG KONG
  • [2000.05.07] POTATO

Trivia[]

External Links[]

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20010305092138fw_/http://www.zetima.co.jp/artist/7HOUSE/biography.html
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20010129001800/http://ww2.et.tiki.ne.jp/~seven-up/sevenhouse-schedule.htm
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