Unis (Korean: 유니스; RR: Yuniseu; MR: Yunisŭ; stylized in all caps or as U&iS) is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by F&F Entertainment through the survival reality show, Universe Ticket. The group consist of Hyeonju, Nana, Gehlee, Kotoko, Yunha. Elisia, Yoona, and Seowon. They debuted on March 27, 2024, with the extended play (EP) We Unis.[1]
Unis | |
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_Debut_Showcase_2024-03-27.jpg) Unis in 2024 From left to right: Elisia, Yunha, Hyeonju, Seowon, Kotoko, Nana, Yoona, and Gehlee | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Labels | F&F |
| Members |
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Name
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The group's name is derived as an abbreviation of "U&I Story", as well as "UNiverse Is Started", which symbolizes the group's desire to continue writing its own story of achieving their dreams that began in Universe Ticket.[2]
History
edit2023–2024: Formation and pre-debut activities
editUnis was formed through the SBS reality survival show Universe Ticket, which aired from November 18, 2023, to January 17, 2024.[3][4] The show brought 82 contestants from around the world, primarily in South Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Canada, to compete to debut in a multinational girl group.[5]
Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. In 2017, Hyeonju was a member of the girl group Good Day under the name Lucky,[6] and competed in The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project.[7] However, she was eliminated in the third elimination round and redebuted in Cignature in 2020 under the name Belle.[7] In December 2020, Seowon appeared as a contestant on the reality survival show Miss Trot 2.[8] Sometime after the show, Seowon signed a contract with Lean Branding.[9][unreliable source?] and went onto make her official debut as a soloist on April 24, 2021, with the release of her first digital single, "Shoulder Dance".[10] In March 2021, Yoona joined the music group and YouTube collective Play With Me Club formed by PocketTV, and graduated from the group on March 25, 2022.[11] In October 2021, Nana competed in Who Is Princess?.[12] She ranked fifth and made her debut as a member of a five-member girl group Prikil in May 2022.[13]
2024–present: Debut with We Unis and Curious
editOn January 18, 2024, it was reported that Unis will be debuting sometime in March. Later, it was announced that the group will be making their debut on March 27, 2024, with the extended play We Unis.[14] On March 7, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[15] On March 27, the group made their debut with the release of the EP We Unis, along with its lead single "Superwoman".[16]
On July 12, it was announced that the group will release their first single album Curious on August 6.[17] On July 14, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[18] On August 6, the group made their comeback with the release of their first single album Curious, along with its lead single as the same name.[19] On September 3, it was announced that the group will debut their first solo reality show Unibus Tour on September 24.[20]
Members
edit- Hyeonju (현주) – leader[21]
- Nana (나나)
- Gehlee (젤리)
- Kotoko (코토코)
- Yunha (윤하)
- Elisia (엘리시아)
- Yoona (윤아)
- Seowon (서원)
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [22] | |||
| We Unis |
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11 |
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Single albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [24] | |||
| Curious |
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5 |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [26] | |||
| "Superwoman" | 2024 | 41 | We Unis |
| "Curious" (너만 몰라) | 14 | Curious |
Other charted songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [27] | |||
| "Butterfly's Dream" | 2024 | 133 | We Unis |
| "Whatchu Need" | 140 | ||
| "Dopamine" (Unis Ver.) | 142 | ||
| "Dream Of Girls" (꿈의 소녀) (Unis Ver.) | 115 | ||
| "Datin' Myself" | 31 | Curious | |
| "Poppin" | 30 |
Videography
editMusic videos
edit| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Superwoman" | 2024 | Bart, Donghyeok Seo (Flipevil) | [28] |
| "Curious" | Headhead (Ambience) | [29] |
Filmography
editReality shows
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Universe Ticket | Reality competition show that determined the members of Unis | [30] |
| 2024 | Unibus Tour | [20] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Model Awards | 2024 | Popular Star Award (Singer) | Unis | Won | [31] |
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2024 | Best Female Rookie | Won | [32] | |
| K-World Dream Awards | 2024 | K-World Dream Music Icon Award | Won | [33][34] | |
| Upick Girl Group Popularity Award | Won | ||||
| KM Chart Season Best Summer | 2024 | Best Rookie (Female) | Won | [35][36] | |
| Korea Best Brand Awards | 2024 | Asia Star Award – Idol Star | Won | [37] | |
| Korea Grand Music Awards | 2024 | Trend of August | Won | [38] | |
| Trend of July | Won | ||||
| Trend of June | Won | ||||
| Trend of May | Won | ||||
| Trend of the Year (K-pop group) | Won | [39] | |||
| Best Popularity (Lillua x Fancast) | Nominated | [38] | |||
| Fan Vote Rookie (Artist) | We Unis | Nominated | |||
| Fan Vote Rookie (Female) | Unis | Nominated | |||
| Fan Vote Rookie (Song) | Superwoman | Nominated | |||
| Transcendent Artist of the Year (Caliverse x KGMA) | Unis | Nominated | [38][40] | ||
| Trend of April | Nominated | [38] | |||
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year | Pending | [41] | |
| Best New Female Artist | Pending | ||||
| Fans' Choice Female | Pending | ||||
| Visa Fans' Choice of the Year | Pending | ||||
| The Fact Music Awards | 2024 | Hottest Award | Won | [42] | |
| Today's Choice Award | Won | ||||
| TikTok Awards Korea | 2024 | New Rising Star (Female) | Won | [43] |
References
edit- ^ Choi, Hyun-jeong (March 15, 2024). 유니스, 'WE UNIS' 트레일러 공개...신비로움 물씬 [Unis releases 'WE UNIS' trailer...Full of mystery] (in Korean). The Electronics Times. Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "New girl group Unis unveils ambition to represent 5th-generation K-pop". The Korea Times. March 27, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Min-jidate=October 28, 2023. "'유니버스 티켓' 11월 18일 첫 방송, 다이아 출신 권채원 오열 공개" ['Universe Ticket' first aired on November 18th, former DIA member Kwon Chae-won's sobs revealed] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Nate.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Lee, Seul-gi (January 18, 2024). 김세정 울컥, 치열한 걸그룹 오디션 알기에 "모두에게 기적을"(유니버스티켓)[결정적장면] [Kim Se-jeong is in tears, knowing the fierce girl group auditions, "A miracle for everyone" (Univer Ticket) [Critical scene]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Nate.
- ^ Choi, Bo-yoon (November 27, 2024). 걸그룹 뽑는데 128국·K댄서 경연에 30국 참가... 이제는 '오디션 올림픽' [128 countries participated in the girl group selection, and 30 countries participated in the K-Dancer contest... Now it's 'Audition Olympics'] (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Ah-young (July 12, 2017). C9 첫 걸그룹' 굿데이, 청순美 하은·희진 끝으로 10명 공개 완료 ['C9's first girl group' Good Day, 10 members revealed with innocent beauty Ha-eun and Hee-jin] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved March 12, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Young-rok (October 16, 2017). [공식]걸그룹 굿데이, '더유닛' 출연 확정...데뷔 첫 서바이벌 [[Official] Girl group Good Day confirmed to appear on 'The Unit'...Debut's first survival] (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ '내일은 미스트롯2' 팀미션 베스트 음원 발매. nbnnews (in Korean). January 8, 2021. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "노래 부르는 서원 공주님". Naver (in Korean). April 15, 2021. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ 임서원, '어깨춤' 퍼포먼스 영상 공개. nbnnews (in Korean). May 8, 2021. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Vasilchenko, Katya (July 22, 2022). "В HYBE дебютирует новая женская группа NewJeans, участница которой оказалась давней фанаткой BTS" [Hybe debuts a new girl group NewJeans, a member of which turned out to be a long-time fan of BTS]. Elle Girl (in Russian). Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
- ^ 平均年齢15.6歳の美少女15人がサバイバル 『Who is Princess?』10月から日テレで放送【顔写真公開】. Oricon (in Japanese). September 19, 2021. Archived from the original on November 28, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ Yang, Haley (January 24, 2022). "FNC Entertainment Japan to launch new girl group called Prikil". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Cho, Yong-jun (February 29, 2024). "'Universe Ticket' girl group UNIS set to debut in March". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (March 7, 2024). 유니스, 데뷔 스케줄러 오픈앨범명은 'WE UNIS' [Unis, debut scheduler opened...Album name is 'WE UNIS'] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved November 2, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Han, Ha-na (March 27, 2024). 유니스, 당찬 여덟 '슈퍼우먼'으로 분해 던진 출사표 [M+핫컴백] [Unis, a confident eight-year-old 'Superwoman', makes her debut [M+ Hot Comeback]] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Heo, Ji-hyung (July 12, 2024). 유니스, '슈퍼우먼' 기세 잇는다..8월 6일 컴백 확정 [Unis continues her 'Superwoman' momentum..comeback confirmed on August 6th] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (July 14, 2024). 유니스, 데뷔 첫 컴백 카운트다운 시작...'CURIOUS' 스케줄러 오픈 [Unis begins countdown to debut's first comeback...'CURIOUS' scheduler opened] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (August 7, 2024). 유니스 "파격 변신 '너만 몰라', 한 번만 듣는 사람 없는 노래 되길" [Unis "Unconventional transformation 'Only You Don't Know', I hope it becomes a song that no one listens to only once" [Q&A]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Park, Seo-yeon (September 3, 2024). 유니스, 첫 단독 리얼리티 예능 론칭...24일 '유니버스 투어' 첫 공개 [Unis launches her first solo reality entertainment show...'Unibus Tour' premieres on the 24th] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Soo-hyun (January 18, 2024). 굿데이→시그니처...'유니버스 티켓', 유니스 리더 진현주 과거 보니 [Good Day → Cignature...'Universe Ticket', a look at the past of Unis leader Jin Hyeon-ju]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "We Unis (2024)". Circle Chart. March 24–30, 2024.
- ^ Total album sales for We Unis (South Korea):
- "Circle Album Chart – May, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 25, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 33, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 11–17, 2024. Archived from the original on August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Curious (2024)". Circle Chart. August 4–10, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Curious:
- "Circle Album Chart – October, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 9, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 32 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
- "Superwoman": "Download Chart – Week 13 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- "Curious": "Download Chart – Week 32 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
- "Songs from We Unis". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- "Songs from Curious". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ @aeon.__ (March 29, 2024). "UNIS 'SUPERWOMAN' Official MV". Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ @ambienceseoul (August 6, 2024). "UNIS - '너만 몰라 (Curious)' Official MV". Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via Instagram.
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- ^ 최규석 기자 (November 2, 2024). "유니스, '인기상 가수 부문 수상했어요!' (2024아시아모델어워즈) [HD포토]". topstarnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Choi, Yi-jeong (September 4, 2024). 유니스, '2024 올해의 브랜드 대상' 女아이돌 신인 부문 수상 [Unis wins '2024 Brand of the Year Award' female idol rookie category] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Chae, Ah-young (August 23, 2024). 유니스, '귀여움 가득' 상큼발랄 갓기들 '수상 축하해~' [[TD Video] Unis, 'full of cuteness' and fresh and lively kids 'Congratulations on winning the award~'] (in Korean). TV Daily. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "[케이 월드 드림 어워즈 B] 유니스 "앞으로 활동...안전·건강 우선적으로"". celuvmedia (in Korean). August 27, 2024. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ ""The highly anticipated results of the '2024 KM Chart Season Best Summer' will be unveiled on August 21st."". k-ennews.com. August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "유니스, 亞 스타 대상 수상.."데뷔 첫 트로피 영광"". newsculture.press (in Korean). August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (June 14, 2024). 유니스, 亞 스타 대상 수상.."데뷔 첫 트로피 영광" [Unis wins the 亞 Star Grand Prize..."First trophy honor since debut"] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d "Korea Grand Music Awards Voting Results". Korea Grand Music Awards. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Yu, Ji-hee (November 17, 2024). 유니스, 트렌드 오브 더 이어 수상 "너무 행복...앞으로도 성장할 것" [2024 KGMA] (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2024 – via isplus.com.
- ^ "CALIVERSE, Transcendent Artist of the Year". CALIVERSE. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ "MAMA Awards 2024: SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, Jennie and more lead nominations". nme.com. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Park, So-jin (September 9, 2024). 유니스, '2024 TMA' 핫티스트·투데이스 초이스 '2관왕' 달성 [Unis achieves '2024 TMA' Hottest and Today's Choice 'double wins'] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (November 16, 2024). 유니스, '뉴 라이징 스타' 입증..'틱톡 어워즈' 빛낸 글로벌 루키 (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2024 – via Naver.
External links
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