Younite Explained

Younite
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Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:2022–present
Label:Brand New
Current Members:
  • Eunho
  • Steve
  • Eunsang
  • Hyungseok
  • Woono
  • Dey
  • Kyungmun
  • Sion
Past Members:
  • Hyunseung

Younite (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Brand New Music. The group consists of eight members: Eunho, Steve, Eunsang, Hyungseok, Woono, Dey, Kyungmun, and Sion. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, member Hyunseung left the group in July 2024. They debuted on April 20, 2022, with their first extended play (EP) Youni-Birth.

Name

Younite means "YOU and I: we are connected".[1]

History

Pre-debut

In 2019, Eunsang competed on the show Produce X 101 representing Brand New Music alongside Kim Si-hun, Yun Jung-hwan, and Hong Seong-jun, now of BDC. In the show's finale, he was made a member of the show's debut lineup in the 'X' position, making him a member of the group X1.[2] He made his debut with the group on August 27, 2019, and amidst the Mnet voting manipulation scandal, the group ultimately disbanded on January 6, 2020.[3]

On August 31, 2020, Eunsang made his solo debut with the single album Beautiful Scar.[4] For the lead single, "Beautiful Scar", he collaborated with Park Woo-jin.[5] [6] In October, Eunsang collaborated with former X1 groupmate Kim Woo-seok for the single "Memories".[7] On August 16, 2021, it was announced that Eunsang will be releasing his second single album Beautiful Sunshine and its lead single "Lemonade" on September 1.[8]

In 2021, Kyungmun competed on the show Loud.[9] Kyungmun represented JYP Entertainment alongside Lee Gye-hun and Amaru.[10] He was eliminated in the fifth round.

2022–present: Debut with Youni-Birth, Youni-Q, Youni-On, Bit: Pt. 1 and Hyunseung's departure

On March 18, Brand New Music announced that Younite will make their debut with their first extended play (EP), Youni-Birth on April 20, 2022.[11]

On July 25, Younite released their second extended play, Youni-Q.[12]

On October 31, the group released their third extended play, Youni-On. including their lead single "Bad Cupid",[13] However, on October 30, the label announced the cancellation of the comeback showcase due to the national mourning period following the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush incident on the 29th.[14]

On April 25, 2023, the group announced their fourth extended play, Light: BIT Part.1, which was released on May 17 of that year, with the lead single "Waterfall".[15]

On July 2, 2024, Brand New announced that Hyunseung departed from the group due to personal reason. Younite would continue to promote as an eight-member group thereafter.[16] [17]

Members

Adapted from their official website.[18] Current

Former

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[19] 		JPN
[20]
Youni-Birth 8 —
Youni-Q
  • Released: July 25, 2022
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
10 47
Youni-On
  • Released: October 31, 2022
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
4 —
빛: Bit Part.1
  • Released: May 17, 2023
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
8 49
빛: Bit Part.2
  • Released: October 17, 2023
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
4 —
Another
  • Released: May 1, 2024
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
9 —

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
Down.
[29]
"1 of 9"2022113Youni-Birth
"Everybody"—
"Aviator"155Youni-Q
"Bad Cupid"—Youni-On
"Waterfall"2023—(빛) Bit: Pt. 1
"Love It"—(빛): Bit Part.2
"Geekin"2024—Another
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)Result
Asia Artist Awards2022DCM Popularity Award – SingerYounite[30]
IdolPlus Popularity Award – Singer[31]
Brand of the Year Awards2023Rookie of the Year – Male[32]
Brand of Customer Loyalty Awards2023Male Rookie Idol Award[33]
Genie Music Awards2022Best Male Rookie Award[34]
Hanteo Music Awards2023Best New Male Artist[35]
MAMA Awards2022Best New Male Artist[36]
Artist of the Year
Seoul Music Awards2023Rookie of the Year[37]
Popularity Award
K-Wave Popularity Award

Notes and References

  1. Web site: '브랜뉴뮤직 새 보이그룹' 유나이트, 로고 모션 공개 [공식입장]]. www.xportsnews.com. ko. February 14, 2022. March 31, 2023. March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331232847/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1537192. live.
  2. Web site: X1 Swing Profile. October 12, 2020. June 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617142410/http://swingent.co.kr/default/x1/x1_main.php. live.
  3. X1 Disbands Amid 'Produce 101' Vote-Fixing Controversy. Billboard. Herman. Tamar. January 6, 2020. December 12, 2021. December 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212151811/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/x1-disbands-vote-fixing-controversy-8547358/. live.
  4. Web site: "치명+성숙" 이은상, 솔로 아티스트로 화려한 비상 'Beautiful Scar' [퇴근길 신곡]]. Chosun. ko. August 31, 2020. March 15, 2022. May 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501093956/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/08/31/2020083103152.html. live.
  5. Web site: ko:이은상 "'Beautiful Scar' 나만의 아름다움 쫓는 중". https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020083109342297848. Star News. ko. August 31, 2020. March 28, 2021. May 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501094000/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020083109342297848. live.
  6. Web site: ko:'인기가요' 이은상, 'Beautiful Scar'로 성숙美 가득 솔로 데뷔(ft.AB6IX 박우진). https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020090615145280046. Star News. ko. September 6, 2020. March 28, 2021. September 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907031215/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020090615145280046. live.
  7. Web site: ko:김우석X이은상, 14일 깜짝 듀엣곡 발표. https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20201008/103300043/1. Sports Donga. ko. October 8, 2020. March 28, 2021. May 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501094003/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20201008/103300043/1. live.
  8. Web site: 이은상, 9월 1일 컴백...솔로 싱글 앨범 '뷰티풀 선샤인' 발매(공식). Son. Jin-ah. August 16, 2021. August 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210816041024/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/410/0000809319. live.
  9. Web site: [공식] JYP 박진영X싸이X'K팝스타' 제 칭]. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. Baek. Ji-eun. November 2, 2020. May 3, 2021. May 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210503221621/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/11/02/H3FM24J63GHLA34WOSQZMR5R7M/. live.
  10. Web site: 박진영-싸이의 보이그룹 프로젝트, SBS '라우드' 6월 5일 첫방송. Yonhap News Agency. ko. Kim. Jung-jin. April 27, 2021. May 3, 2021. May 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210503221622/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20210427116000005. live.
  11. Web site: '브랜뉴뮤직 신인' 유나이트, 4월20일 데뷔 확정. 'Brand New Music Rookie' Younite, confirmed to debut on April 20. News1. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyun. March 18, 2022. April 24, 2022. April 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424094233/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0005975852. live.
  12. Web site: 유나이트, 3개월만 초고속 컴백...25일 '유니크'. Younite, a super-fast comeback after only 3 months... 25th 'Youni-Q'. Newsis. ko. Jang. In-young. July 5, 2022. July 5, 2022. July 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190819/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0011285572. live.
  13. Web site: ko:유나이트 컴백확정, 31일 신보 'YOUNI-ON' 발매(공식). https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001696073. Maeil Broadcasting Network. ko. October 14, 2022. October 14, 2022. October 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221015003435/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001696073. live.
  14. Web site: 유나이트, 31일 컴백 기념 미디어 쇼케이스 취소 [공식](전문)]. mydaily.co.kr. October 30, 2022. March 31, 2023.
  15. Web site: YOUNITE: A comeback announced as a film. KSTATION TV. April 25, 2023. May 4, 2023. May 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230504121611/https://kstationtv.com/2023/04/26/younite-a-comeback-announced-as-a-film/?lang=en. live.
  16. Web site: ko:[YOUNITE 멤버 현승 활동 관련 안내]. [Information regarding YOUNITE member Hyunseung's activities]. http://www.brandnewmusic.co.kr/notice/?mod=document&uid=867. Brand New Music. ko. July 2, 2024. July 2, 2024. July 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240702005908/http://www.brandnewmusic.co.kr/notice/?mod=document&uid=867. live.
  17. Web site: ko:유나이트 현승, 개인 사정으로 팀 탈퇴...8인 체제 재편. Younite Hyunseung leaves the team due to personal reasons...8-member system reorganization. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007636492. Naver. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. July 2, 2024. July 2, 2024. July 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240702071526/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007636492. live.
  18. Web site: YOUNITE : 브랜뉴뮤직. brandnewmusic.co.kr. ko-KR. March 15, 2022. March 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220315192331/http://www.brandnewmusic.co.kr/portfolio-item/younite/. live.
  19. Peaks on the Gaon Album Chart:
    • Youni-Birth: Web site: 2022년 17주차 Album Chart. Gaon Album Chart – Week 17, 2022. April 17–23, 2022. April 28, 2022. April 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220428024918/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=17&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
    • Youni-Q: Web site: 2022 Week 31 Album Chart. July 24–30, 2022. August 4, 2022. August 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220804023337/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=31&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Youni-On: Web site: 2022 Week 45 Album Chart. October 30 – November 5, 2022. November 10, 2022. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110034327/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=45&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • 빛: Bit Part.1: Web site: 2023 Week 20 Album Chart. May 14–20, 2023. May 25, 2023. May 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230526060117/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=20&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • 빛: Bit Part.2: Web site: 2023 Week 42 Album Chart. October 15–21, 2023. October 26, 2023. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026020323/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Another: Web site: 2024 Week 18 Album Chart. April 28 – May 4, 2024. May 9, 2024. May 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240509034035/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=18&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Youni-Q. Oricon. October 10, 2022. March 26, 2023. October 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221005023238/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-10-10/p/5/. live.
    • Web site: 빛: Bit Part.1. Oricon. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705031559/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2023-07-10/p/5/. live.
  21. Web site: Circle Chart. ko:2022년 05월 Album Chart. May 2022 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. June 9, 2022. June 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220609022445/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. live.
  22. Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2022.09 Month. Circle Chart. ko. April 25, 2023. October 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221004061105/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=08&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
  23. Web site: ja:オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2022年09月26日～2022年10月02日. Oricon Weekly Album Ranking September 26, 2022 – October 2, 2022. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-10-10/p/5/. Oricon. ja. October 5, 2022. October 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221005023238/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-10-10/p/5/. dead.
  24. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 45, 2022. Circle Chart. ko. November 10, 2022. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110034327/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=45&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  25. Accumulated sales for '빛: Bit Part.1':
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 20, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. May 25, 2023. May 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230526060117/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=20&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 21, 2022. Circle Chart. ko. May 31, 2023. June 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230601020804/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=21&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  26. Web site: 週間 アルバムランキング (2023年07月10日付). Oricon. ja. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705031559/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2023-07-10/p/5/. dead.
  27. Cumulative sales of 빛: Bit Part.2:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 26, 2023. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026020323/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 43, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. November 2, 2023. November 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231102021820/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=43&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 44, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. November 8, 2023. November 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109025527/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=44&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 4, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240201021630/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=04&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  28. Cumulative sales of Another:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – May, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. June 9, 2024. June 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240607082406/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=05&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 23, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. June 13, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614114700/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=23&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 25, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. June 27, 2024. June 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240627065138/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=25&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 34, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. August 29, 2024. August 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240829035219/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=34&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  29. Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
    • "1 of 9": Web site: 2022년 17차 Download Chart. Gaon Chart. April 28, 2022. April 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220428024555/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=17&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
    • "Aviator": Web site: 2022 Week 31 Download Chart. Circle Chart. August 4, 2022. August 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220809070221/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=31&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  30. Web site: 임영웅→블랙핑크, '2022 AAA' DCM 인기상. Lim Young-woong → BLACKPINK, '2022 AAA' DCM Popularity Award. Naver. Newsis. ko. Jang Ji-yoon. November 29, 2022. November 29, 2022. November 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221129143748/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0011565308. live.
  31. Web site: AAA Idolplus Popularity Award. November 9, 2022. November 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221106140852/https://global.idolplus.com/vote/NjkwNDMyYT. live.
  32. Web site: 템페스트, '2022 올해의 브랜드 대상' 남자 아이돌 신인 부문 수상 영예. Tempest wins '2022 Brand of the Year Grand Prize' in male idol rookie category. Naver. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. September 2, 2022. September 3, 2022. October 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221007175440/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006313939. live.
  33. Web site: 송혜교x유재석→아이브, 브랜드 대상..코쿤x고윤정도 '쾌거' (종합). Song Hye-kyo x Yoo Jae-seok → Ive, Brand Grand Prize.. Cocoon x Ko Yoon-jeong 'Splendid Achievement' (Comprehensive). Naver. Osen. ko. Park. So-Young. May 2, 2023. May 2, 2023. May 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230523031944/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004842041. live.
  34. Web site: 2022 GMA, 부문별 후보 공개...김호중·임영웅→세븐틴·NCT드림·아이브 등 대상후보. 2022 GMA reveals nominations by category... Kim Ho-jung, Lim Young-woong → Seventeen, NCT Dream, IVE, etc. grand prize candidates. ETNEWS. ko. October 7, 2022. October 8, 2022. October 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221008094542/https://www.etnews.com/20221007000186. live.
  35. Web site: Hanteo Music Awards 2022 nominees include BTS, GOT7 and New Jeans. HITC. Adhya. Arpita. February 10, 2023. February 14, 2023. January 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118075029/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/02/10/hanteo-music-awards-2022-nominees-include-bts-got7-and-new-jeans/. dead.
  36. Web site: 2022 MAMA Awards Nominees. MAMA Awards. October 24, 2022. October 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221024103744/https://2022mama.com/nominees. live.
  37. Web site: The 32nd Seoul Music Awards. Seoul Music Awards. January 28, 2023. January 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120005116/https://seoulmusicawards.com/vote. live.

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