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Unis
Unis in 2024
From left to right: Elisia, Yunha, Hyeonju, Seowon, Kotoko, Nana, Yoona, and Gehlee
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024–present
LabelsF&F
Members
  • Hyeonju
  • Nana
  • Gehlee
  • Kotoko
  • Yunha
  • Elisia
  • Yoona
  • Seowon

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

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Official logo

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

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2023–2024: Formation and pre-debut activities

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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 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][10] and went onto make her official debut as a soloist on April 24, 2021, with the release of her first digital single, "Shoulder Dance".[11] 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.[12] In October 2021, Nana competed in Who Is Princess?.[13] She ranked fifth and made her debut as a member of a five-member girl group Prikil in May 2022.[14]

2024–present: Debut with We Unis and Curious

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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.[15] On March 7, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[16] On March 27, the group made their debut with the release of the EP We Unis, along with its lead single "Superwoman".[17]

On July 12, it was announced that the group will release their first single album Curious on August 6.[18] On July 14, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[19] 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.[20] On September 3, it was announced that the group will debut their first solo reality show Unibus Tour on September 24.[21]

Members

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  • Hyeonju (현주) – leader[22]
  • Nana (나나)
  • Gehlee (젤리)
  • Kotoko (코토코)
  • Yunha (윤하)
  • Elisia (엘리시아)
  • Yoona (윤아)
  • Seowon (서원)

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[23]
We Unis 11

Single albums

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List of single albums, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[25]
Curious
  • Released: August 6, 2024
  • Label: F&F
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 5

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
DL
[27]
"Superwoman" 2024 41 We Unis
"Curious" (너만 몰라) 14 Curious

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
DL
[28]
"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

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Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the director(s)
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Superwoman" 2024 Bart, Donghyeok Seo (Flipevil) [29]
"Curious" Headhead (Ambience) [30]

Filmography

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Reality shows

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Reality shows appearances
Year Title Notes Ref.
2023–24 Universe Ticket Reality competition show that determined the members of Unis [31]
2024 Unibus Tour [21]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2024 Popularity Award (Female Singer) Unis Pending [32]
Asia Model Awards 2024 Popular Star Award (Singer) Won [33]
Brand of the Year Awards 2024 Best Female Rookie Won [34]
K-World Dream Awards 2024 K-World Dream Music Icon Award Won [35][36]
Upick Girl Group Popularity Award Won
KM Chart Season Best Summer 2024 Best Rookie (Female) Won [37][38]
Korea Best Brand Awards 2024 Asia Star Award – Idol Star Won [39]
Korea Grand Music Awards 2024 Trend of April Nominated [40]
Trend of May Won
Trend of June Won
Trend of July Won
Trend of August Won
Trend of the Year (K-pop Group) Won [41][42]
IS Rookies Won
Lullua x Fancast Best Popularity Nominated [43]
Fan Vote Rookie (Female) Nominated
Caliverse, Transcedent Artist of the Year Nominated
MAMA Awards 2024 Fans' Choice Female Won [44]
Artist of the Year Nominated [45]
Best New Female Artist Nominated
Fans' Choice of the Year Nominated
The Fact Music Awards 2024 Hottest Award Won [46]
Today's Choice Award Won
TikTok Awards Korea 2024 New Rising Star (Female) Won [47]

References

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  2. ^ "New girl group Unis unveils ambition to represent 5th-generation K-pop". The Korea Times. March 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
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