1VERSE (유니버스; pronounced 'UNIVERSE') is a five-member boy group under Singing Beetle. They made their debut on July 18, 2025 with the single album "The 1st Verse".
The group name symbolize unity and represents the members' desire to share their music and stories, one verse at a time, while also listening and reflecting to the stories of their fans.[2]
History[]
Pre-debut[]
On August 10, 2023, Kenny was introduced as a member of Singing Beetle's upcoming boy group, tentatively named SB BOYZ,[3] followed by Hyuk and Seok on October 4,[4][5] and Aito on January 26, 2024.[6]
On September 19, 2024, the group was revealed to be named 1VERSE and opened their SNS accounts.[7]
On December 21, the group teased for new content on December 24 through SNS accounts.[8] That day, a cover of "Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber was posted on the group's YouTube account featuring an unrevealed member.[9] On December 25, Nathan was revealed as the fifth member of 1VERSE.[10]
2025: "Multiverse", "The 1st Verse", Hyuk's hiatus[]
On June 20, 2025, it was announced that 1VERSE will be debuting on July 18, 2025 with the single album "The 1st Verse". "Multiverse" was pre-released on July 4.[11]
On September 6, Singing Beetle announced that Hyuk will be going on hiatus temporarily due to personal and health reasons.[12]
2026: "WABIF"[]
On January 10, 2026, they announced their second digital single "WABIF", set for release on January 21.[13]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Seok (석) | Vocalist | 2023–present |
| Nathan (네이슨) | Vocalist | 2024-present |
| Kenny (케니) | Vocalist | 2023–present |
| Aito (아이토) | Maknae, Main dancer | 2024–present |
| Inactive | ||
| Hyuk (혁) | Main Rapper | 2023–present |
Discography[]
Single albums[]
- "The 1st Verse" (2025)
Digital singles[]
- "Multiverse" (2025)
- "WABIF" (2026)
Trivia[]
- Kenny and Aito are former SM Entertainment trainees.[14]
- Kenny is also a former Asia Super Young contestant.
- They are the second K-pop group to debut with North Korean members. [15]
Gallery[]
- Main article: 1VERSE/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ YouTube: 1VERSE (유니버스) OFFICAL FANDOM NAME
- ↑ The Chosun Daily: "Won't people's perception of N. Korean defectors change through us?"
- ↑ @singingbeetle on Twitter (August 10, 2023)
- ↑ @singingbeetle on Twitter (October 4, 2023)
- ↑ @singingbeetle on Twitter (October 4, 2023)
- ↑ @singingbeetle on Instagram (January 26, 2024)
- ↑ @1VERSE_official on Twitter (September 19, 2024)
- ↑ @1VERSE_official on Twitter (December 21, 2024)
- ↑ YouTube: COVER | 1VERSE [?] – ‘Mistletoe’ (Justin Bieber)
- ↑ @1VERSE_official on Twitter (December 25, 2024)
- ↑ @1VERSE_official on X (June 20, 2025)
- ↑ @1VERSE_official on X (September 6, 2025)
- ↑ @1VERSE_official on X (January 10, 2026)
- ↑ YouTube: AITO Arrives in Korea! | SB BOYZ UNPLUGGED EP.20
- ↑ ABC News: K-pop band 1VERSE debuts with 2 North Korean defector members
Official links[]
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