'10 billion group' UNIS "Role model Twice, the goal is to sweep the rookie award"

The new group UNIS (Jin Hyun-joo, Nana, Jelly Danka, Kotoko, Bang Yun-ha, Elysia, Oh Yoon-ah, Lim Seo-won), created with an investment of 10 billion won, debuted.

UNIS took her first steps toward debut by holding a showcase commemorating the release of her debut album 'WE UNIS' at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at 2 pm on the 27th.

UNIS is a multinational group consisting of 4 Korean members, 2 Japanese members, and 2 Filipino members, and was created through SBS' 'Universe Ticket' on November 18 last year. 'Universe Ticket', co-produced by F&F Entertainment and SBS, had a total investment of 10 billion won, and 8 members of UNIS were finally selected.

On this day, UNIS leader Jin Hyun-joo said, "I have finally made my debut. From the moment I dreamed of becoming a singer, to the moment I competed in good faith, to the moment I was selected, many moments pass like a flash of light. I will work hard to repay the love you have given me." .

UNIS, who took the first step towards her dream through 'Universe Ticket', also included the meaning of the team name to write together our story that started in 'Universe'. Bang Yun-ha smiled and said, “Just like the team name Eunice, we will present songs and stories full of our story, so please give us a lot of love.”

Elysia of Philippine nationality enjoyed the honor of first place in ‘Universe Ticket’. Regarding this, Elysia clearly said, "I was the first to be confirmed to debut. To be honest, I was so surprised because I didn't know I would be the first to debut. I tried to work hard, but it seemed like many people were positive about it, so I was very touched and grateful."

Lim Seo-won, the youngest of the members, is a trot prodigy who previously appeared on TV Chosun's 'Miss Trot 2'. Lim Seo-won said about her feelings about debuting as an idol, "When I started trot, idols and K-pop were also really popular. As I was exposed to a lot of K-pop through my classmates at school, my dream of becoming an idol arose," and "I dreamed of becoming an idol." “I took on the challenge and was able to become the UNIS member I am today,” he said. He said, "I have done a lot of busking since I was young, even before I started trot. Thanks to busking, I think I was able to show my charm without being nervous in front of a large audience." “Thank you so much,” he said with a smile.

UNIS takes her first step toward debut through the title song 'SUPERWOMAN'. 'SUPERWOMAN' is a dance song that combines Afrobeats, Moombahton, and house genres, and contains the message that anyone can become their own superwoman whenever they want. The producing team PAPERMAKER stepped up to provide support. Paper Maker is a team that participated in Eunice's birth process in 'Universe Ticket' and their participation in this debut album is even more meaningful.

When asked about her role model, Elysia said, "I think it's Twice. Twice was created through UNIS's survival program, and they are a group that is loved around the world. We also want to become a group that is loved around the world someday." added.

Next, when asked about his goal as UNIS, Lim Seo-won said, "My goal is to win the Rookie of the Year award along with the UNIS members. Because it is an opportunity that I can only get once as a UNIS member. I want to sweep the year-end rookie award," showing the spirit of a rookie. did.

UNIS's debut album 'WE UNIS' will be released at 6 PM on this day.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr