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]
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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]
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
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]
^Established in 2003, Brand of the Year is an awards ceremony based on nationwide surveys hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and organized by the Korea Consumer Forum.
^The Korea First Brand Awards is hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum. Awards are based on a nationwide survey held in South Korea.[48]
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^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.
^Lee, Min-ji (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.
^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.
^ abKim, 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.
^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.
^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.
^ abPark, 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). Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
^Jeong, Bit (March 27, 2024). 유니스 "'유니버스 티켓'으로 데뷔 전부터 실전 경험, 선배 윤하가 조언" [Unis "I had practical experience before my debut through 'Universe Ticket' and advice from my senior Younha"] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Naver.
^대표 프로그램, 온천수DJ파티 [Representative Program, Hot Springs DJ Party] (in Korean). May 10, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
^AAA 2024: 인기상 [여자 가수] [AAA 2024: Popularity Award [Female Singer]]. Asia Artist Awards. Archived from the original on October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
^亚洲流行音乐大奖 (December 2, 2024). 【APMA 2024】亚洲流行音乐大奖2024年度入围名单 [【APMA 2024】Asia Pop Music Awards 2024 Nominees]. Weibo. Retrieved December 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.
^현태 기자 (December 2, 2024). '39회 골든디스크어워즈' 디지털 음원·음반·신인상 후보 공개 ['39th Golden Disc Awards' Digital Music, Album, and New Artist Nominees Revealed] (in Korean). Single List. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
^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.
^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.
^Kang, Mi-hwa (December 17, 2019). [영상M] 오마이걸, 2020년 기대되는 '여자아이돌' [[Video M] Oh My Girl, the Female Idol to Anticipate in 2020]. Maeil TV (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 17, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
^2025 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상 역대 수상브랜드 [2025 Korean Brand Award Consumer Survey]. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
^Im, Kyung-jin (December 10, 2024). 유니스, 5세대 걸그룹의 중심이 된 유니스 '수상을 축하해요!!'(제32회 대한민국문화연예대상) [TOP영상] [Eunice, the center of the 5th generation girl group, 'Congratulations on the award!!' (32nd Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards) [TOP Video]] (in Korean). Top Star News. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
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