# 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.

## 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 (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, 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.

## Discography
### Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Details | KOR | JPN | Sales |
| Youni-Birth | Released: April 20, 2022 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Youni-Birth" "1 of 9" "Everybody" (feat. DJ Juice) "Ring Ring Ring" "Oddysey" "I Got the Feeling" (그런 느낌이 와) | 8 | — | KOR: 28,756 |
| Youni-Q | Released: July 25, 2022 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Traveler" "Aviator" "Swish" "Come Around" "I Like You" (널 좋아해) | 10 | 47 | KOR: 47,017 JPN: 1,119 |
| Youni-On | Released: October 31, 2022 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Time's Up" "Bad Cupid" "Power" "99%" "Pump Your Sneakers" "Bestie" | 4 | — | KOR: 61,534 |
| 빛: Bit Part.1 | Released: May 17, 2023 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Icy" "Waterfall" "Look at the TV" "TRiP" "Slogan" | 8 | 49 | KOR: 78,979 JPN: 1,033 |
| 빛: Bit Part.2 | Released: October 17, 2023 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 4 | — | KOR: 90,015 |
| Another | Released: May 1, 2024 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 9 | — | KOR: 105,377 |

### Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR Down. | Album |
| "1 of 9" | 2022 | 113 | Youni-Birth |
| "Everybody" | 2022 | — | Youni-Birth |
| "Aviator" | 2022 | 155 | Youni-Q |
| "Bad Cupid" | 2022 | — | Youni-On |
| "Waterfall" | 2023 | — | (빛) Bit: Pt. 1 |
| "Love It" | 2023 | — | (빛): Bit Part.2 |
| "Geekin" | 2024 | — | Another |
| "Taste" | 2024 | — | Y |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. ||||

## Awards and nominations

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 |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | DCM Popularity Award – Singer | Younite | Nominated |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | IdolPlus Popularity Award – Singer | Younite | Nominated |
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Male | Younite | Nominated |
| Brand of Customer Loyalty Awards | 2023 | Male Rookie Idol Award | Younite | Nominated |
| Genie Music Awards | 2022 | Best Male Rookie Award | Younite | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Male Artist | Younite | Nominated |
| MAMA Awards | 2022 | Best New Male Artist | Younite | Nominated |
| MAMA Awards | 2022 | Artist of the Year | Younite | Longlisted |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | Younite | Nominated |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Popularity Award | Younite | Nominated |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | K-Wave Popularity Award | Younite | Nominated |