Younite
South Korean boy band
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Younite (Korean: 유나이트; RR: Yunaiteu; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Brand New Music. The group consists of eight members: Eunho, Steve, Eunsang, Hyungseok, Woono, Dey, Kyungmun, and Sion. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, member Hyunseung left the group in July 2024. They debuted on April 20, 2022, with their first extended play (EP) Youni-Birth.
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Younite in April 2022 L–R: Kyungmun, Steve, Woono, Eunsang, Hyungseok, Eunho, Sion, Hyunseung (former member), and Dey | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Label | Brand New |
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| Website | brandnewmusic.co.kr/younite |
Name
Younite means "YOU and I: we are connected".[1]
History
Pre-debut
In 2019, Eunsang competed on the show Produce X 101 representing Brand New Music alongside Kim Si-hun, Yun Jung-hwan, and Hong Seong-jun, now of BDC. In the show's finale, he was made a member of the show's debut lineup in the 'X' position, making him a member of the group X1.[2] He made his debut with the group on August 27, 2019, and amidst the Mnet voting manipulation scandal, the group ultimately disbanded on January 6, 2020.[3]
On August 31, 2020, Eunsang made his solo debut with the single album Beautiful Scar.[4] For the lead single, "Beautiful Scar", he collaborated with Park Woo-jin.[5][6] In October, Eunsang collaborated with former X1 groupmate Kim Woo-seok for the single "Memories".[7] On August 16, 2021, it was announced that Eunsang will be releasing his second single album Beautiful Sunshine and its lead single "Lemonade" on September 1.[8]
In 2021, Kyungmun competed on the show Loud.[9] Kyungmun represented JYP Entertainment alongside Lee Gye-hun and Amaru.[10] He was eliminated in the fifth round.
2022–present: Debut with Youni-Birth, Youni-Q, Youni-On, Bit: Pt. 1 and Hyunseung's departure
On March 18, Brand New Music announced that Younite will make their debut with their first extended play (EP), Youni-Birth on April 20, 2022.[11]
On July 25, Younite released their second extended play, Youni-Q.[12]
On October 31, the group released their third extended play, Youni-On. including their lead single "Bad Cupid",[13] However, on October 30, the label announced the cancellation of the comeback showcase due to the national mourning period following the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush incident on the 29th.[14]
On April 25, 2023, the group announced their fourth extended play, Light: BIT Part.1, which was released on May 17 of that year, with the lead single "Waterfall".[15]
On July 2, 2024, Brand New announced that Hyunseung departed from the group due to personal reason. Younite would continue to promote as an eight-member group thereafter.[16][17]
Members
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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| KOR [19] |
JPN [20] | |||
| Youni-Birth |
Track listing
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8 | — |
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| Youni-Q |
Track listing
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10 | 47 | |
| Youni-On |
Track listing
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4 | — |
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| 빛: Bit Part.1 |
Track listing
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8 | 49 | |
| 빛: Bit Part.2 |
Track listing
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4 | — |
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| Another |
Track listing
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9 | — |
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| Youni-T |
Track listing
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5 | — |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| KOR Down. [30] | |||||
| "1 of 9" | 2022 | 113 | Youni-Birth | ||
| "Everybody" | — | ||||
| "Aviator" | 155 | Youni-Q | |||
| "Bad Cupid" | — | Youni-On | |||
| "Waterfall" | 2023 | 168 | (빛) Bit: Pt. 1 | ||
| "Love It" | 144 | (빛): Bit Part.2 | |||
| "Geekin" | 2024 | 170 | Another | ||
| "Taste" | 130 | Y | |||
| "Rock Steady" | 2025 | 125 | Youni-T | ||
| "Bomba" | — | Bomba | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | DCM Popularity Award – Singer | Younite | Nominated | [31] |
| IdolPlus Popularity Award – Singer | Nominated | [32] | |||
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Male | Nominated | [33] | |
| Brand of Customer Loyalty Awards | 2023 | Male Rookie Idol Award | Nominated | [34] | |
| Genie Music Awards | 2022 | Best Male Rookie Award | Nominated | [35] | |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Male Artist | Nominated | [36] | |
| 2024 | Emerging Artist | Nominated | [37] | ||
| 2025 | Emerging Artist | Nominated | [38] | ||
| MAMA Awards | 2022 | Best New Male Artist | Nominated | [39] | |
| Artist of the Year | Longlisted | ||||
| 2024 | Fans' Choice Top 10 – Male | Nominated | [40] | ||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [41] | |
| Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
| K-Wave Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
| 2025 | Rising Star Award | Nominated | [42] |