Younite (Korean: 유나이트; RR: Yunaiteu) is a South Korean boy band formed by Brand New Music.
The group currently consists of nine members: Eunho, Steve, Hyunseung, Eunsang, Hyungseok, Woono, Dey, Kyungmun, and Sion. The group made their official debut on April 20, 2022, with their first EP titled Youni-Birth.
Younite | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2022–present |
Labels | Brand New |
Members |
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Website | Official web |
Younite means "YOU and I: we are connected".
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. 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.
On August 31, 2020, Eunsang made his solo debut with the single album Beautiful Scar. For the lead single, "Beautiful Scar", he collaborated with Park Woo-jin. In October, Eunsang collaborated with former X1 groupmate Kim Woo-seok for the single "Memories". 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.
In 2021, Kyungmun competed on the show Loud. Kyungmun represented JYP Entertainment alongside Lee Gye-hun and Amaru. He was eliminated in the fifth round.
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.
On July 25, Younite released their second extended play, Youni-Q.
On October 31, the group released their third extended play, Youni-On. including their lead single "Bad Cupid", 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.
On April 25, 2023, the group announced their fourth extended play, Light: BIT Part.1 to be released on May 17, with their title track "Waterfall".
Adapted from their official website.
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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KOR | JPN | |||
Youni-Birth |
| 8 | — |
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Youni-Q |
| 10 | 47 |
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Youni-On |
| 4 | — |
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빛: Bit Part.1 |
| 8 | 49 |
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빛: Bit Part.2 |
| 4 | — |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR Down. | |||||
"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. |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | DCM Popularity Award – Singer | Younite | Nominated | |
IdolPlus Popularity Award – Singer | Nominated | ||||
Brand of the Year Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Male | Nominated | ||
Brand of Customer Loyalty Awards | 2023 | Male Rookie Idol Award | Nominated | ||
Genie Music Awards | 2022 | Best Male Rookie Award | Nominated | ||
Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Male Artist | Nominated | ||
MAMA Awards | 2022 | Best New Male Artist | Nominated | ||
Artist of the Year | Longlisted | ||||
Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | ||
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
K-Wave Popularity Award | Nominated |
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