UNIS (KR: 유니스; JP: ユニス) (stylized as U&iS) is an eight-member project girl group under F&F Entertainment. Formed through the SBS reality show Universe Ticket, they made their debut on March 27, 2024 with the mini album We UNIS.
They will be active for two and a half years on a special contract before it ends sometime in September 2026.
Their name stands for "U & I Story."
History[]
Pre-debut: Universe Ticket[]
In January 2023, it was announced that SBS would air their first survival show, Universe Ticket with a group contract of 2 and a half years under F&F Entertainment, a new entertainment company which was established in November 2022.[2]
On March 2, SBS opened the audition form to the public for any girl born before the year 2011 with a dream to debut as a K-pop idol regardless of their nationality.[3] The audition period lasted from March 2 until May 14th, with individual applicants being notified about their audition results by June 10. [4]
On July 4, it was announced that the show would officially air sometime in November. [5] The contestants were revealed on July 13 and July 17 through profile teaser images and an official pre-voting took place from July 19th to August 9.[6]
On January 10, Elisia was confirmed as the first member following her advancement to P rank in the ninth episode.[7] In the final episode, broadcast on January 17, the remaining seven members were announced to be: Bang Yunha, Nana, Gehlee Dangca, Lim Seowon, Jin Hyeonju, Oh Yoona and Kotoko.[8]
2024: Debut with We UNIS, "Curious"[]
On January 18, 2024, it was reported that UNIS would be debuting sometime in March.[9] On February 29, F&F Entertainment confirmed that UNIS would be making their debut on March 27.[10] On March 7, the group released a promotion scheduler for their debut mini album We UNIS.[11]
On July 12, it was announced that the group would make their first-ever comeback with their first single album "Curious" on August 6.[12]
2025: Swicy, first music show win[]
On March 6, 2025, F&F Entertainment announced that UNIS would be releasing a new album in April.[13] On March 31, the group released a promotion schedule for their second mini album, Swicy, set for release on April 15.[14]
On April 23, the group received their first ever music show win on Show Champion for "Swicy".[15].
Members[]
| Rank | Name[Notes 1] | Nationality | Position(s) | Agency | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hyeonju (현주) | Korean | Leader, Lead Vocalist[9] | C9 Entertainment (2024), Independent (December 2024-present) | 2024–present |
| 3 | Nana (나나) | Japanese | Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist | FNC Entertainment Japan | 2024–present |
| 4 | Gehlee (젤리) | Filipino | Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper | Independent Trainee | 2024–present |
| 8 | Kotoko (코토코) | Japanese | Lead Rapper | Independent Trainee | 2024–present |
| 2 | Yunha (윤하) | Korean | Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist | F&F Entertainment | 2024–present |
| 1 | Elisia (엘리시아) | Filipino | Main Vocalist | Independent Trainee | 2024–present |
| 7 | Yoona (윤아) | Korean | Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist | STARON Entertainment | 2024–present |
| 5 | Seowon (서원) | Korean | Main Vocalist, Maknae | Lean Branding | 2024–present |
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
Single albums[]
- "Curious" (2024)
Concerts[]
Concert participation[]
Trivia[]
- Hyeonju is a former member of Cignature as Belle[19] and a former member of GOOD DAY as Lucky.
- She was also a contestant on The Unit.
- Nana is a member of PRIKIL.
- She was also a contestant on Who Is Princess?
- Elisia is a former Philippine-based actress under Star Magic and a former Starship Entertainment trainee.
- Yoona is a former member of Play With Me Club and a pre-debut member of Free In Sass.
- Seowon is a soloist.
- She was also a contestant on Miss Trot 2 and Music Love.
- UNIS is the first K-Pop group with a Filipino line which consists of members Elisia, Gehlee and half Korean-half Filipino Hyeonju.[20]
Gallery[]
- Main article: UNIS/Gallery
Notes[]
- ↑ Hyeonju, Yunha, Yoona, and Seowon go by their full names in Korean, meanwhile in English, they only go by their given names.
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: UNIS Announces Official Fandom Name
- ↑ (KR) Business Post: (Who Is ?) 김창수 F&F홀딩스 회장 겸 F&F 대표이사 사장
- ↑ YouTube: SBS 글로벌 걸그룹 오디션 "유니버스 티켓" ✨지원자 모집 중✨ "우리의 유니버스로 너를 초대할게"
- ↑ @_universeticket on Twitter (June 1, 2023)
- ↑ @_universeticket on Twitter (July 4, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: 82人 오디션 프로그램 '유니버스 티켓', 티저+일정 공개
- ↑ Universe Ticket: Episode 9
- ↑ Allkpop: Get to know the members of the 'Universe Ticket' winning girl group UNIS in their new profile photos
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 (KR) Topstar News: 굿데이→시그니처…'유니버스 티켓', 유니스 리더 진현주 과거 보니
- ↑ Soompi: “Universe Ticket” Girl Group UNIS Confirms Debut Date
- ↑ @UNIS_offcl on Twitter (March 7, 2024)
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 유니스, '슈퍼우먼' 기세 잇는다..8월 6일 컴백 확정
- ↑ Soompi: UNIS Confirmed To Make April Comeback
- ↑ @unis_offcl on X (March 31, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: UNIS Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On "Show Champion" With "SWICY"; Performances By Chuu, Kwon Eun Bi, And More
- ↑ @UTO_FEST on Twitter (March 22, 2024)
- ↑ @mega.mgc.coffee_official on Instagram (May 3, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Update: "K-Wave Concert Inkigayo" Announces MCs And Full Performer Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: cignature Announces Disbandment
- ↑ Spiel Times: UNIS Has The First Filipina Line In K-pop | Meet The Members
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