Unis (group) explained

Unis
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Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:2024–present
Label:F&F
Current Members:
  • Hyeonju
  • Nana
  • Gehlee
  • Kotoko
  • Yunha
  • Elisia
  • Yoona
  • Seowon

Unis (; 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 consists of eight members: Hyeonju, Nana, Gehlee, Kotoko, Yunha, Elisia, Yoona, and Seowon. They debuted on March 27, 2024, with the extended play (EP) We Unis.[1]

Name

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

2023–2024: Formation and pre-debut activities

See main article: Universe Ticket.

Unis 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 .[7] However, she was eliminated in the third elimination round and redebuted in Cignature in 2020 under the name Belle. 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] 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

On 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 April 3, it was announced that the group would be having a fansign tour in the Philippines, in the U&iS Fansign Philippine Tour. It began on May 4 in Cebu and May 5 and 6 in Manila.[17] [18]

On July 12, it was announced that the group will release their first single album Curious on August 6.[19] On July 14, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[20] 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.[21]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[23]
We Unis 11

Single albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[25]
Curious
  • Released: August 6, 2024
  • Label: F&F
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
5

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart
positions		Album
KOR
DL
[27]
"Superwoman"202441We Unis
"Curious" (Korean: 너만 몰라)14Curious

Other charted songs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart
positions		Album
KOR
DL
[28]
"Butterfly's Dream"2024133We Unis
"Whatchu Need"140
"Dopamine" (UNIS Ver.)142
"Dream Of Girls" (Korean: 꿈의 소녀) (UNIS Ver.)115
"Datin' Myself" 31Curious
"Poppin" 30

Videography

Music videos

Title! scope="col"
YearDirector(s)
"Superwoman"2024BART, Donghyeok Seo (Flipevil)[29] [30]
"Curious"Headhead (Ambience)[31] [32] [33]

Filmography

Reality shows

Year! scope="col"
TitleNotes
2023–24Universe TicketReality competition show that determined the members of Unis[34]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Korea Best Brand Awards2024Asia Star Award – Idol Star Unis[35]

Notes and References

  1. News: 유니스, 'WE UNIS' 트레일러 공개...신비로움 물씬. The Electronics Times. ko. March 15, 2024. March 30, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330131504/https://www.etnews.com/20240315000107. live.
  2. Web site: New girl group Unis unveils ambition to represent 5th-generation K-pop. The Korea Times. en. March 27, 2024. April 7, 2024.
  3. Web site: '유니버스 티켓' 11월 18일 첫 방송, 다이아 출신 권채원 오열 공개. Nate.com. ko. October 28, 2023. March 30, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330075721/https://news.nate.com/view/20231028n05851. live.
  4. Web site: 김세정 울컥, 치열한 걸그룹 오디션 알기에 "모두에게 기적을"(유니버스티켓)[결정적장면]]. Nate.com. ko. January 18, 2024. March 30, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330075831/https://news.nate.com/view/20240118n03490. live.
  5. Web site: 걸그룹 뽑는데 128국·K댄서 경연에 30국 참가... 이제는 '오디션 올림픽'. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. November 27, 2024. March 30, 2024. November 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231128195558/https://www.chosun.com/culture-life/culture_general/2023/11/27/5GWAIYNRSJBZNDBH43FAUR2AAY/. live.
  6. Web site: 'C9 첫 걸그룹' 굿데이, 청순美 하은·희진 끝으로 10명 공개 완료. ko. July 12, 2017. March 12, 2024. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240119020806/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/871921. live.
  7. Web site: [공식]걸그룹 굿데이, '더유닛' 출연 확정...데뷔 첫 서바이벌]. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. October 16, 2017. March 30, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330073810/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/10/16/2017101600469.html. live.
  8. Web site: '내일은 미스트롯2' 팀미션 베스트 음원 발매. nbnnews. ko. January 8, 2021. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614122537/http://www.nbnnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=457350. live.
  9. Web site: 노래 부르는 서원 공주님. Naver. ko. April 15, 2021. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614122908/https://post.naver.com/viewer/postView.nhn?volumeNo=31233522&memberNo=45747354. live.
  10. Web site: 임서원, ‘어깨춤’ 퍼포먼스 영상 공개. nbnnews. ko. May 8, 2021. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123325/http://www.nbnnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=498243. live.
  11. Web site: 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. ru. Vasilchenko. Katya. July 22, 2022. July 23, 2022. July 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220723161617/https://www.ellegirl.ru/articles/v-hybe-debyutiruet-novaya-zhenskaya-gruppa-newjeans-uchastnica-kotoroi-okazalas-davnei-fanatkoi-bts/. live.
  12. News: 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. ja. September 19, 2021. November 27, 2021. November 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128052211/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2207369/full/. live.
  13. Web site: FNC Entertainment Japan to launch new girl group called Prikil. Korea JoongAng Daily. January 24, 2022. March 30, 2024. March 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315031829/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/01/24/entertainment/kpop/Prikil-Who-is-Princess-FNC-Japan/20220124115334200.html. live.
  14. Web site: 'Universe Ticket' girl group UNIS set to debut in March. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. February 29, 2024. March 11, 2024. March 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240310080807/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-02-29/entertainment/kpop/Universe-Ticket-girl-group-UNIS-set-to-debut-in-March/1991799. live.
  15. Web site: 유니스, 데뷔 스케줄러 오픈앨범명은 'WE UNIS'. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. March 7, 2024. March 20, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330074934/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2024/03/07/PM2ROVYHF3JDRRUSBLDL6D5SFY/. live.
  16. Web site: 유니스, 당찬 여덟 '슈퍼우먼'으로 분해 던진 출사표 [M+핫컴백]]. Naver News. ko. March 27, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404143759/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001808544. live.
  17. Web site: 유니스, '필리핀 투어' 돌입..세부·마닐라 팬 만난다. Naver News. ko. May 5, 2024. May 7, 2024. May 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240507134147/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003232801. live.
  18. Web site: 유니스, 첫 필리핀 투어 大성황⋯연일 대규모 인파 운집. Naver News. ko. May 7, 2024. May 7, 2024. May 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240507134424/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005071658. live.
  19. Web site: 유니스, '슈퍼우먼' 기세 잇는다..8월 6일 컴백 확정. Naver News. ko. July 12, 2024. July 12, 2024. July 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240713114314/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003249910. live.
  20. Web site: 유니스, 데뷔 첫 컴백 카운트다운 시작⋯'CURIOUS' 스케줄러 오픈. Naver News. ko. July 14, 2024. July 14, 2024. July 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240714114544/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005116424. live.
  21. Web site: 유니스 “파격 변신 ‘너만 몰라’, 한 번만 듣는 사람 없는 노래 되길”. Naver News. ko. August 7, 2024. August 7, 2024. August 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240807101820/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001143165. live.
  22. Web site: ko: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. https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15446943. Top Star News. ko. Lee. Soo-hyun. January 18, 2024. March 31, 2024.
  23. Web site: We Unis (2024). Circle Chart. March 24–30, 2024.
  24. Cumulative Sales of We Unis:
  25. Web site: Curious (2024). Circle Chart. August 4–10, 2024.
  26. Cumulative Sales of Curious:
  27. Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  28. Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  29. UNIS(유니스) 'SUPERWOMAN' Official M/V. YouTube. F&F Entertainment. ko. March 27, 2024. April 15, 2024.
  30. Web site: Instagram . 2024-08-06 . www.instagram.com.
  31. UNIS(유니스) '너만 몰라 (Curious)' Official M/V . 2024-08-06 . UNIS . 2024-08-06 . YouTube.
  32. News: Kang . Kristine . August 7, 2024 . UNIS drops charming 'Curious' music video . GMA Network.
  33. Web site: Instagram . 2024-08-06 . www.instagram.com.
  34. Web site: 유니스 "'유니버스 티켓'으로 데뷔 전부터 실전 경험, 선배 윤하가 조언". The Chosun Ilbo. ko. March 27, 2024. March 30, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330074859/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2024/03/27/M6HJRC3PV62HXEPTIVI3ERJOM4/. live.
  35. Web site: 유니스, 亞 스타 대상 수상.."데뷔 첫 트로피 영광". Naver News. ko. June 14, 2024. June 24, 2024. June 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240624132100/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003242819. live.

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