Unis (group)

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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]

OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024–present
LabelsF&F
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Unis
Unis in 2024 L–R: Elisia, Yunha, Hyeonju, Seowon, Kotoko, Nana, Yoona, and Gehlee.
Unis in 2024
L–R: 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
WebsiteOfficial website
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Name

Official logo

The group's name is derived as an abbreviation of "U&I Story", as well as "UNiverse Is Starting", which symbolizes the group's desire to continue writing its own story of achieving their dreams that began in Universe Ticket.[2]

History

Formation through Universe Ticket and pre-debut activities

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

2024: 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.[14] On March 7, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[15] On March 27, the group made their debut with the release of the EP We Unis, along with its lead single "Superwoman".[16]

On July 12, it was announced that the group will release their first single album Curious on August 6.[17] On July 14, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[18] 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.[19] On September 3, it was announced that the group will debut their first solo reality show Unibus Tour on September 24.[20] On December 13, the group's single "Curious" was placed on "50 Best Songs of 2024" by Billboard Philippines.[21]

2025–present: Swicy and Asian tour

On March 6, 2025, it was reported that Unis will comeback sometime in April, 8 months after their previous comeback and followed by an Asian tour.[22] Later, it was announced that the group will be making their comeback on April 15, 2025, with the extended play Swicy,[23] and its lead single of the same name.[24] On March 31, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[23] On April 23, the group received their first music show win since debut with "Swicy" on the MBC M music program Show Champion.[25][26] On May 7, F&F confirmed Unis will kick off their first fancon Asia tour with a Seoul, South Korea concert at CG Art Hall on June 8, followed by shows in Japan at Tokyo and Osaka on June 15 and 20.[27] On June 7, Unis released the special digital single "See you in my dream" as a surprise fan song to expresses gratitude to fans for their endless love and announces the beginning of a new journey together.[28] On June 21, an additional fancon in the Philippines was announced on September 9 at New Frontier Theater.[29] On July 9, Unis released the digital single "Shaking My Head" with Japanese singer and songwriter noa through various online music sites.[30] On August 28, Unis unveils the cover art for their Japan digital single "Moshi Moshi".[31] On September 12, Unis released the first Japanese digital single "Moshi Moshi (もしもし)" with an English version on September 15.[32][33] On December 17, Unis released the second Japanese digital single "Mwah… (幸せになんかならないでね)".[34]

On January 9, 2026, F&F Entertainment confirmed Unis will hold a concert 2026 Unis 1st Tour: Ever Last beginning in Philadelphia on January 30 and followed by tours in 14 other cities.[35]

Members

  • Hyeonju (현주) – leader[36]
  • Nana (나나)
  • Gehlee (젤리)
  • Kotoko (코토코)
  • Yunha (윤하)
  • Elisia (엘리시아)
  • Yoona (윤아)
  • Seowon (서원)

Discography

Extended plays

More information Title, Details ...
List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[37]
We Unis 11
Swicy
  • Released: April 15, 2025
  • Label: F&F
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
3
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Single albums

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List of single albums, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[40]
Curious
  • Released: August 6, 2024
  • Label: F&F
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
5
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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
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[42]
"Superwoman" 2024 41 We Unis
"Curious" (너만 몰라) 14 Curious
"Swicy" 2025 5 Swicy
"Moshimoshi" (もしもし) Non-album single
"Mwah..." (幸せになんかならないでね)
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
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Promotional singles

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List of Promotional singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
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"See You in My Dream" (꿈에서 또 만나) 2025 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
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Collaborative singles

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List of collaborative singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
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"Shaking My Head"
(with noa (乃紫)
2025 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
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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

[43]
"Butterfly's Dream" 2024 133 We Unis
"Whatchu Need" 140
"Dopamine" (Unis Ver.) 49
"Dream of Girls" (꿈의 소녀) (Unis Ver.) 115
"Datin' Myself" 31 Curious
"Poppin" 30
"From a seed called 'Hey, what's up?'" ('뭐해?'라는 씨앗에서) 2025 113 Swicy
"DDANG!" (땡!) 124
"Good Feeling" 129
"Spring Rain" (봄비) 111
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Videography

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, Seo Dong-hyeok (Flipevil) [44]
"Curious" Headhead (Ambience) [45]
"Swicy" 2025 Lee Ki-suk, Kim Do-yun (LayerZ) [46]
"Moshimoshi" [47]
"Mwah..." [48]
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Other videos

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Title Year Director(s) Notes Ref.
"Spring Rain" 2025 Special clip [49]
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Filmography

Reality shows

More information Year, Title ...
Reality shows appearances
Year Title Notes Ref.
2023–24 Universe Ticket Reality competition show that determined the members of Unis [50]
2024 Unibus Tour [20]
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Live performances

Concerts and tours

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Date City Country Venue Performed song(s) Ref.
Unis in Curiousland
October 25, 2024 Quezon City Philippines New Frontier Theater
  • "Superwoman"
  • "Dopamine"
  • "Poppin'"
  • "Datin' Myself"
  • "Pantropiko" (Bini cover)
  • "Cheer Up" (Twice cover)
  • "Dream of Girls"
  • "Curious"
  • "Whatchu Need"
[51]
October 26, 2024 Cebu City Waterfront Cebu City Hotel
2026 1st Tour: EverLast
January 30, 2026 Philadelphia United States Theatre of Living Arts
  • "Swicy"
  • "DDANG!"
  • "Superwoman"
  • "Mwah..."
  • "Butterfly's Dream"
  • "Good Feeling"
  • "Baby" (Justin Bieber cover)[A]
  • "Paint the Town Red" (Doja Cat cover)[B]
  • "Dopamine"
  • "Curious"
  • "Call Me Maybe" (Carly Rae Jepsen cover)
  • "From a seed called 'Hey, what's up?"
  • "Moshimoshi"
  • "Spring rain"
  • "Whatchu Need"
  • "Cheer Up" (Twice cover)
  • "Poppin'"
[52]
February 1, 2026 Washington D.C. Howard Theatre
February 3, 2026 Charlotte Amos' Southend
February 4, 2026 Atlanta The Masquerade
February 6, 2026 Jacksonville Terry Theatre
February 7, 2026[C] New York Racket NYC
February 10, 2026 Cleveland Globe Iron
February 11, 2026 Chicago Park West
February 13, 2026 Ottawa Ottawa Memorial Auditorium
February 15, 2026 Dallas South Side Music Hall
February 19, 2026 Buenos Aires Argentina C Art Media
February 22, 2026 Santiago Chile Club Amanda
February 25, 2026 Mexico City Mexico Foro Puebla 186
February 27, 2026 Los Angeles United States Echoplex
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Music festivals

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Event Date Location[D] Performed song(s) Ref.
Yuseong Culture Spa Festival 2024 May 11, 2024 Daejeon, South Korea
  • "Dream of Girls"
  • "Superwoman"
  • "Whatchu Need"
  • "Butterfly's Dream"
  • "Dopamine"
[53]
SBS Mega Concert 2024 May 19, 2024 Incheon Munhak Stadium, Incheon, South Korea
  • "Superwoman"
  • "Dopamine"
K-Wave Concert Inkigayo 2024 June 2, 2024 Inspire Arena, Incheon, South Korea
  • "Superwoman"
[54]
K-Mega Concert 2024 July 13, 2024 Kaohsiung Arena, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  • "So Hot / You're The Best / La Vie En Rose / Ice Cream Cake" (Wonder Girls / Mamamoo / Iz*One / Red Velvet cover)
  • "Superwoman"
  • "Whatchu Need"
  • "Butterfly's Dream"
  • Dream of Girls
  • Dopamine
Midsummer Night's Cultural Festival 2024 August 3, 2024 Haenam County Citizen Square, Haenam, South Korea
  • "Superwoman"
  • "Whatchu Need"
  • "What Is Love?" (Twice cover)
[55]
Ulsan Summer Festival 2024 August 12, 2024 Ulsan Stadium, Ulsan, South Korea
  • "Curious"
[56]
15th Incheon K-Pop Concert September 7, 2024 Incheon Munhak Stadium, Incheon, South Korea
  • "Curious"
  • "Superwoman"
[57]
Yes Con 2024 September 14, 2024 Yesan Stadium, Yesan, South Korea
  • "Curious"
  • "Poppin'"
  • "What Is Love?" (Twice cover)
  • "Superwoman"
Dream Concert 2024 October 19, 2024 Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea
  • "TT" (Twice cover)
  • "Curious'"
[58]
KBS Song Festival 2024 December 20, 2024 KINTEX, Goyang, South Korea
  • "Curious"
[59]
All Loud KT Pop 2025 May 31, 2025 Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  • "Curious"
  • "DDANG!'"
  • "Cheer Up?" (Twice cover)
  • "Poppin'"
  • "From a seed called 'Hey, what's up?"
  • "Swicy"
[60]
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Award shows

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Event Date Location[D] Performed song(s) Ref.
2024 K-World Dream Awards August 22, 2024 Jamsil Arena, Seoul, South Korea
  • "Poppin'"
[61]
The Fact Music Awards 2024 September 8, 2024 Kyocera Dome, Osaka, Japan
  • "Curious"
  • "Superwoman"
[62]
TikTok Awards 2024 November 15, 2024 Kyunghee University, Seoul, South Korea
  • "Poppin'"
  • "Curious"
[63]
2024 Korea Grand Music Awards November 17, 2024 Inspire Arena, Incheon, South Korea
  • "Curious" (KGMA ver.)
[64]
1st D Awards February 22, 2025 Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
  • "Curious"
  • "Superwoman"
[65]
2025 Korea Grand Music Awards November 15, 2025 Inspire Arena, Incheon, South Korea
  • "Swicy"
[66]
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Accolades

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 Nominated [67]
Asia Model Awards 2024 Popular Star Award (Singer) Won [68]
Asian Pop Music Awards 2024 Best New Artist (Overseas) We Unis Nominated [69][70]
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards[E] 2025 Most Influential Female Idol (Hot Trend) Unis Won [71]
Brand of the Year Awards[F] 2024 Best Female Rookie Won [72]
2025 Female Idol Won [73]
D Awards 2025 Dreams Silver Label Won [65]
Discovery of the Year Won [65][74]
Best Girl Group Popularity Award Nominated [75]
Golden Disc Awards 2025 Most Popular Artist – Female Nominated [76][77]
Rookie Artist of the Year Nominated [78][79]
Hanteo Music Awards 2024 Rookie of the Year – Female Nominated [80]
WhosFandom Award – Female Longlisted [81]
K-World Dream Awards 2024 K-World Dream Music Icon Award Won [82][83]
Upick Girl Group Popularity Award Won
2025 Girl Group Popularity Award Won [84]
Korea Best Brand Awards 2024 Asia Star Award – Idol Star Won [85]
Korea First Brand Awards[G] 2025 Female Rookie Idol Won [87]
Korea Grand Music Awards 2024 Trend of the Year (K-pop Group) Won [88][64]
IS Rookies Won
Lullua x Fancast Best Popularity Nominated [89]
Fan Vote Rookie (Female) Nominated
Caliverse, Transcedent Artist of the Year Nominated
2025 Best Music Video Curious Nominated [66]
Best Popularity - Music Day Unis Nominated
BIGC Global Star Award Nominated
Best Listener's Pick "See You in My Dream" Nominated
"Swicy" Won
Style Icon Unis Won
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards 2024 K-pop Award Won [90]
MAMA Awards 2024 Fans' Choice Female Won [91][92]
Artist of the Year Nominated [93]
Best New Female Artist Nominated
Fans' Choice of the Year Nominated
2025 Fans' Choice Female Nominated [94]
VISA Fans' Choice of the Year Nominated
Philippine K-pop Awards 2024 Rookie of the Year Won [95]
Seoul Music Awards 2025 Main Prize (Bonsang) Nominated [96]
K-pop World Choice – Group Nominated
K-Wave Special Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
The Fact Music Awards 2024 Hottest Award Won [62]
Today's Choice Award Won
TikTok Awards Korea 2024 New Rising Star (Female) Won [63]
VP Choice Awards[H] 2025 K-Pop Act of the Year Nominated [98][99]
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Listicles

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Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Billboard Korea 2025 K-Pop Rookie of the Month – February Placed [100][101]
Grammys 2024 12 Rising Girl Groups To Know Now Placed [102]
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Notes

  1. Elisia, Kotoko, Seowon, Yoona, Yunha
  2. Gehlee, Hyeonju, Nana
  3. Rescheduled from January 28, 2026
  4. Venue, City, Country
  5. Korean Customers Council held its annual Brand Customer Loyalty Awards, which recognizes the brands that have the most influence on popular culture and society, as determined through consumer research.
  6. Established in 2003, Brand of the Year Awards is an awards ceremony based on nationwide surveys hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and organized by the Korea Consumer Forum.
  7. 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.[86]
  8. Produced by Village Pipol and Red Entertainment Inc., it recognizes individuals, brands, and creators who have flourished in their respective fields.[97]

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