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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.

Younite
Younite in April 2022
L–R: Kyungmun, Steve, Woono, Eunsang, Hyungseok, Eunho, Sion, Hyunseung (former member), and Dey
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2022–present
LabelsBrand New
Members
  • Eunho
  • Steve
  • Eunsang
  • Hyungseok
  • Woono
  • Dey
  • Kyungmun
  • Sion
Past members
  • Hyunseung
Websitebrandnewmusic.co.kr/younite

Name

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Younite means "YOU and I: we are connected".[1]

History

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Pre-debut

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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

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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

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Adapted from their official website.[18]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[19] 		JPN
[20]
Youni-Birth
Track listing
  1. "Youni-Birth"
  2. "1 of 9"
  3. "Everybody" (feat. DJ Juice)
  4. "Ring Ring Ring"
  5. "Oddysey"
  6. "I Got the Feeling" (그런 느낌이 와)
 8 —
Youni-Q
  • Released: July 25, 2022
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Traveler"
  2. "Aviator"
  3. "Swish"
  4. "Come Around"
  5. "I Like You" (널 좋아해)
 10 47
Youni-On
  • Released: October 31, 2022
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Time's Up"
  2. "Bad Cupid"
  3. "Power"
  4. "99%"
  5. "Pump Your Sneakers"
  6. "Bestie"
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빛: Bit Part.1
  • Released: May 17, 2023
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Icy"
  2. "Waterfall"
  3. "Look at the TV"
  4. "TRiP"
  5. "Slogan"
 8 49
빛: Bit Part.2
  • Released: October 17, 2023
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 4 —
Another
  • Released: May 1, 2024
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 9 —

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
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

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
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

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  28. ^ Cumulative sales of Another:
  29. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
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