Younite


Younite 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 Youni-Birth.

Name

Younite means "YOU and I: we are connected".

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. 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.

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, 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, which was released on May 17 of that year, with the lead single "Waterfall".
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.

Members

Adapted from their official website.
Current
  • Eunho
  • Steve
  • Eunsang
  • Hyungseok
  • Woono
  • Dey
  • Kyungmun
  • Sion
Former
  • Hyunseung

    Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations