Younite
Younite | |
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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 |
Labels | Brand New |
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Past members |
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Website | brandnewmusic.co.kr/younite |
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.
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
Adapted from their official website.[18]
Current
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Former
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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 |
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4 | — |
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Another |
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9 | — |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR Down. [29] | |||||
"1 of 9" | 2022 | 113 | Youni-Birth | ||
"Everybody" | — | ||||
"Aviator" | 155 | Youni-Q | |||
"Bad Cupid" | — | Youni-On | |||
"Waterfall" | 2023 | — | (빛) Bit: Pt. 1 | ||
"Love It" | — | (빛): Bit Part.2 | |||
"Geekin" | 2024 | — | Another | ||
"—" 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 | [30] |
IdolPlus Popularity Award – Singer | Nominated | [31] | |||
Brand of the Year Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Male | Nominated | [32] | |
Brand of Customer Loyalty Awards | 2023 | Male Rookie Idol Award | Nominated | [33] | |
Genie Music Awards | 2022 | Best Male Rookie Award | Nominated | [34] | |
Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Male Artist | Nominated | [35] | |
MAMA Awards | 2022 | Best New Male Artist | Nominated | [36] | |
Artist of the Year | Longlisted | ||||
Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [37] | |
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
K-Wave Popularity Award | Nominated |
References
- ^ "'브랜뉴뮤직 새 보이그룹' 유나이트, 로고 모션 공개 [공식입장]". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). February 14, 2022. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "X1 Swing Profile". Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ Herman, Tamar (January 6, 2020). "X1 Disbands Amid 'Produce 101' Vote-Fixing Controversy". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ ""치명+성숙" 이은상, 솔로 아티스트로 화려한 비상 'Beautiful Scar' [퇴근길 신곡]". Chosun (in Korean). August 31, 2020. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ 이은상 "'Beautiful Scar' 나만의 아름다움 쫓는 중". Star News (in Korean). August 31, 2020. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ '인기가요' 이은상, 'Beautiful Scar'로 성숙美 가득 솔로 데뷔(ft.AB6IX 박우진). Star News (in Korean). September 6, 2020. Archived from the original on September 7, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ 김우석X이은상, 14일 깜짝 듀엣곡 발표. Sports Donga (in Korean). October 8, 2020. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ Son, Jin-ah. "이은상, 9월 1일 컴백...솔로 싱글 앨범 '뷰티풀 선샤인' 발매(공식)". Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Baek, Ji-eun (November 2, 2020). "[공식] JYP 박진영X싸이X'K팝스타' 제 칭". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Jung-jin (April 27, 2021). "박진영-싸이의 보이그룹 프로젝트, SBS '라우드' 6월 5일 첫방송". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (March 18, 2022). "'브랜뉴뮤직 신인' 유나이트, 4월20일 데뷔 확정" ['Brand New Music Rookie' Younite, confirmed to debut on April 20]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ Jang, In-young (July 5, 2022). "유나이트, 3개월만 초고속 컴백...25일 '유니크'" [Younite, a super-fast comeback after only 3 months... 25th 'Youni-Q']. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ 유나이트 컴백확정, 31일 신보 'YOUNI-ON' 발매(공식). Maeil Broadcasting Network (in Korean). October 14, 2022. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "유나이트, 31일 컴백 기념 미디어 쇼케이스 취소 [공식](전문)". mydaily.co.kr. October 30, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "YOUNITE: A comeback announced as a film". KSTATION TV. April 25, 2023. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ [YOUNITE 멤버 현승 활동 관련 안내] [[Information regarding YOUNITE member Hyunseung's activities]] (in Korean). Brand New Music. July 2, 2024. Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Min-ji (July 2, 2024). 유나이트 현승, 개인 사정으로 팀 탈퇴...8인 체제 재편 [Younite Hyunseung leaves the team due to personal reasons...8-member system reorganization] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "YOUNITE : 브랜뉴뮤직". brandnewmusic.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ Peaks on the Gaon Album Chart:
- Youni-Birth: "2022년 17주차 Album Chart" [Gaon Album Chart – Week 17, 2022]. April 17–23, 2022. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- Youni-Q: "2022 Week 31 Album Chart". July 24–30, 2022. Archived from the original on August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- Youni-On: "2022 Week 45 Album Chart". October 30 – November 5, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- 빛: Bit Part.1: "2023 Week 20 Album Chart". May 14–20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- 빛: Bit Part.2: "2023 Week 42 Album Chart". October 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- Another: "2024 Week 18 Album Chart". April 28 – May 4, 2024. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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- ^ "Circle Chart" 2022년 05월 Album Chart [May 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2022.09 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2022年09月26日~2022年10月02日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking September 26, 2022 – October 2, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 45, 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Accumulated sales for '빛: Bit Part.1':
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 20, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 21, 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "週間 アルバムランキング (2023年07月10日付)". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Cumulative sales of 빛: Bit Part.2:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 43, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 44, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 4, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Another:
- "Circle Album Chart – May, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 23, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 25, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
- "1 of 9": "2022년 17차 Download Chart". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- "Aviator": "2022 Week 31 Download Chart". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ Jang Ji-yoon (November 29, 2022). "임영웅→블랙핑크, '2022 AAA' DCM 인기상" [Lim Young-woong → BLACKPINK, '2022 AAA' DCM Popularity Award] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "AAA Idolplus Popularity Award". Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Min-ji (September 2, 2022). "템페스트, '2022 올해의 브랜드 대상' 남자 아이돌 신인 부문 수상 영예" [Tempest wins '2022 Brand of the Year Grand Prize' in male idol rookie category] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, So-Young (May 2, 2023). "송혜교x유재석→아이브, 브랜드 대상..코쿤x고윤정도 '쾌거' (종합)" [Song Hye-kyo x Yoo Jae-seok → Ive, Brand Grand Prize.. Cocoon x Ko Yoon-jeong 'Splendid Achievement' (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "2022 GMA, 부문별 후보 공개...김호중·임영웅→세븐틴·NCT드림·아이브 등 대상후보" [2022 GMA reveals nominations by category... Kim Ho-jung, Lim Young-woong → Seventeen, NCT Dream, IVE, etc. grand prize candidates]. ETNEWS (in Korean). October 7, 2022. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Adhya, Arpita (February 10, 2023). "Hanteo Music Awards 2022 nominees include BTS, GOT7 and New Jeans". HITC. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "2022 MAMA Awards Nominees". MAMA Awards. Archived from the original on October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ "The 32nd Seoul Music Awards". Seoul Music Awards. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
External links
- Official website (in English and Korean)
- Official Cafe (in Korean)