The Unit (더 유닛; stylized as THE UNI+) is a 2017 idol rebooting show that aired on KBS 2TV. The show intended to give another chance for idols who have already debuted but failed to gain the spotlight. The project created two unit groups: one male and one female, with 9 members each.
History
Open auditions started on September 29, with approximately 200 idols trying out for the show. 126 (63 male and 63 female) succeeded in moving on to the next round. They were then further divided into 14 teams of 9 members each (7 male and 7 female) for their missions.
Mentors
Participants
Male
- * – former
Female
- * – former
Results
- UNI+ B
# | Name | Votes | Affiliation |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Jun | 165,302 | U-KISS |
2 | Euijin | 164,838 | BIGFLO |
3 | Ko Hojung | 90,510 | HOTSHOT |
4 | Feeldog | 82,170 | BIGSTAR |
5 | Marco | 81,606 | H.B.Y |
6 | Ji Hansol | 78,504 | |
7 | Daewon | 77,886 | MADTOWN |
8 | Kijung | 77,337 | IM |
9 | Chan | 74,367 | A.C.E |
- UNI+ G
# | Name | Votes | Affiliation |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Euijin | 108,066 | SONAMOO |
2 | Yebin | 83,910 | DIA |
3 | NC.A | 82,074 | Soloist |
4 | Yoonjo | 78,519 | HELLOVENUS* |
5 | Hyunjoo | 72,090 | APRIL* |
6 | Yang Ji Won | 68,193 | SPICA* |
7 | Woohee | 66,054 | Dalshabet |
8 | ZN | 61,023 | LABOUM |
9 | Lee Suji | 60,954 | The Ark* |
- * – former
Aftermath
- The 9 winning male contestants debuted as UNB.
- The 9 winning female contestants debuted as UNI.T.
- Soya returned as a soloist with the digital single "Soya Color Project Vol.1 'Show'" on January 31, 2018.
- Kang Min Hee returned as a soloist with the digital single "Toddle" on February 10, 2018.
- Lena participated in Produce 101 China.
- Seol Ha Yoon returned as a trot singer with "Ring My Heart" on April 13, 2018.
- Kanto returned as a soloist on May 15, 2018 with the mini-album Repetition.
- Euna Kim, who placed 10th for girls, debuted in KHAN with "I'm Your Girl?" on May 23, 2018.
- Lee Joo Hyun participated in KBS dance survival show Dancing High.
Discography
Compilation albums
- THE UNI+ B Step 1 (2018)
- THE UNI+ G Step 1 (2018)
- THE UNI+ Final (2018)
Digital singles
- "THE UNI+ My Turn" (2017)
- "THE UNI+ Last One" (2017)
- "THE UNI+ Shine" (2017)