The eight members of UNIS, a new global K-pop girl group formed through SBS TV's "Universe Ticket" are finally introduced!
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On January 17, the 10th and final episode of the survival audition program was broadcast live, showing the final selection of the debut lineup among 16 contestants.
Despite the impressive skills, visuals, and stage impact of the contestants, only eight dominated and were named as members of the rookie girl group, UNIS.
UNIS: 'Universe Ticket' Girl Group Agency, Contract Period, Final Members
In context, the members were selected on a point basis, wherein they advanced to the next level by reaching a certain quota. For a member to debut, they have to reach the P level of P-R-I-S-M, which guarantees their debut seat in the upcoming group.
In episode 9, Elisia from the Philippines confirmed her debut earlier after being the first one to reach P level and complete PRISM.
Bang Yunha (Korea), Nana (Japan), Gehlee Dangca (Philippines), Im Seowon (Korea), Oh Yoona (Korea), Kotoko (Japan), and Jin Hyeonju (Korea) also filled up the Top 8 respectively, after claiming the P-level in the finale.
With this, the SBS TV girl group survival "Universe Ticket" final debut group has been formed. The eight members encompassing Korea, Japan, and the Philippines will grow into a global group and will be called UNIS.
The girl group will be managed under F&F Entertainment for two years and six months. However, the members can sign a two-year contract extension based on an agreement.
F&F Entertainment is a startup agency founded by a global fashion company, which also co-produced "Universe Ticket" in collaboration with SBS. It is said that the company invested $7.4M (10 billion won).
UNIS Members' Profiles: Names, Age, Nationalities, More!
1. Elisia
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Elisia Lyrisse Parmisano, also known as Elisia was born on April 18, 2009. She is a former child actress and model in the Philippines, and famous for being a former Starship Entertainment trainee. She's the cousin of HORI7ON Marcus, an all-Filipino Korea-based boy group.
2. Bang Yunha
Yunha's face originally became familiar after becoming a former JYP Entertainment trainee and a model for various kids' brands. She also did musical acting and ballet before joining UNIS. Bang Yunha was born on February 28, 2009.
3. Nana
She was born on June 6, 2007, in Tokyo, Japan. Nana was first known as a member of the group PRIKIL. She's a huge K-drama fan and BTS is the group that made her want to debut as an idol.
4. Gehlee Dangca
Gehlee Dangca was born on August 19, 2007. Prior to becoming a K-pop idol, she was a pageant contestant and fashion model in the Philippines.
5. Im Seowon
Born on January 27, 2011, Im Seowon became the maknae or youngest member of UNIS. She debuted as a soloist in 2021 and she was best known for joining Miss Trot 2.
6. Oh Yoona
Oh Yoona was first known through the pre-debut group Free In Sass and Play With Me Club. She has impressive singing and dancing skills, and she can also play the drums. Her birthday is on October 7, 2009.
7. Kotoko
Kotoko was born on October 28, 2007, joining Nana and Gehlee as 07-liners. "Universe Ticket" was the first audition show she joined.
8. Jin Hyeonju
Born to a Korean father and a Filipina mother, Jin Hyeonju is a Filipina-Korean K-pop idol who first debuted through Good Day as Lucky and Cignature as Belle. She was born on November 3, 2001, and is the eldest of the group.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
