Unis (group)
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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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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]
Name
[edit]
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
[edit]2023–2024: Formation and pre-debut activities
[edit]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 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] 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
[edit]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] On September 3, it was announced that the group will debut their first solo reality show "Unibus Tour" on September 24. The series will air on the YouTube channel 'VISIT BUSAN', exploring local attractions and sharing unique moments.[22] On September 11, it was announced that the group will hold their first-ever Japanese fan meeting, titled "UNIS Japan 1st Fanmeeting CURIOUS" in Tokyo, Japan on September 23rd.[23] On October 2, it was announced that the group will hold their first-ever fan con in the Philippines, titled "UNIS in CURIOUSland" will be a 2-day treat held on October 25 at the New Frontier Theater in Manila, and October 26 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Cebu.[24]
Members
[edit]- Hyeonju (현주) – leader[25]
- Nana (나나)
- Gehlee (젤리)
- Kotoko (코토코)
- Yunha (윤하)
- Elisia (엘리시아)
- Yoona (윤아)
- Seowon (서원)
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [26] | |||
| We Unis |
| 11 |
|
Single albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [28] | |||
| Curious |
| 5 |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [30] | |||
| "Superwoman" | 2024 | 41 | We Unis |
| "Curious" (너만 몰라) | 14 | Curious |
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [31] | |||
| "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
[edit]Music videos
[edit]| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Superwoman" | 2024 | BART, Donghyeok Seo (Flipevil) | [32][33] |
| "Curious" | Headhead (Ambience) | [34][35][36] |
Filmography
[edit]Reality shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Universe Ticket | Reality competition show that determined the members of Unis | [37] |
| 2024 | Unibus Tour | [38] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2024 | Best Female Rookie | Unis | Won | [39] |
| K-World Dream Awards | 2024 | K-World Dream Music Icon Award | Unis | Won | [40][41] |
| Upick Girl Group Popularity Award | Won | ||||
| KM Chart Season Best Summer | 2024 | Best Rookie (Female) | Unis | Won | [42][43] |
| Korea Best Brand Awards | 2024 | Asia Star Award – Idol Star | Unis | Won | [44] |
| Korea Grand Music Awards | 2024 | Trend of April | Unis | Nominated | [45] |
| Trend of May | Won | ||||
| Trend of June | Won | ||||
| Trend of July | Won | ||||
| Trend of August | Won | ||||
| Best Popularity | Unis | Pending | [46] | ||
| CALIVERSE, Transcendent Artist of the Year | Unis | Pending | [46][47] | ||
| Fan Vote Rookie - Artist | WE UNIS | Pending | [46] | ||
| Fan Vote Rookie - Female | Unis | Pending | |||
| Fan Vote Rookie - Song | Superwoman | Pending | |||
| Trend of the Year (K-pop group) | Unis | Pending | |||
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year | Unis | Pending | [48] |
| Best New Female Artist | Pending | ||||
| Fans' Choice Female | Pending | ||||
| Visa Fans' Choice of the Year | Pending | ||||
| The Fact Music Awards | 2024 | Hottest Award | Unis | Won | [49] |
| Today's Choice Award | Won |
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- ^ "유니스, 데뷔 첫 컴백 카운트다운 시작⋯'CURIOUS' 스케줄러 오픈". Naver News (in Korean). July 14, 2024. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
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External links
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