Younite (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Brand New Music, currently consists of seven members: Eunho, Steve, Hyungseok, Woono, Dey, Kyungmun, and Sion. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, member Hyunseung left the group in July 2024 and Eunsang left the group in June 2026. 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, Hyunseung and Eunsang'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 had departed from the group due to personal reasons. Younite would continue to promote as an eight-member group thereafter.
On June 30, it was announced that Eunsang would be leaving YOUNITE due to health and would be preparing for new solo releases.
Members Adapted from their official website.
Current Eunho () Steve () Hyungseok () Woono () Dey () Kyungmun () Sion ()
Former Eunsang () Hyunseung ()
Discography Extended plays + List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KORPeaks on the Gaon Album Chart: Youni-Birth: Youni-Q: Youni-On: 빛: Bit Part.1: 빛: Bit Part.2: Another: Youni-T: Inyun Pt. 1: JPN Youni-Birth Released: April 20, 2022 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 8 — KOR: 28,756 Youni-Q Released: July 25, 2022 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 10 47 KOR: 47,017 JPN: 1,119 Youni-On Released: October 31, 2022 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 4 — KOR: 61,534 빛: Bit Part.1 Released: May 17, 2023 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 8 49 KOR: 78,979Accumulated sales for '빛: Bit Part.1':
JPN: 1,033 빛: Bit Part.2 Released: October 17, 2023 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 4 — KOR: 90,015Cumulative sales of 빛: Bit Part.2:
Another Released: May 1, 2024 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 9 — KOR: 105,377Cumulative sales of Another:
Youni-T Released: April 23, 2025 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 5 — KOR: 140,199Cumulative Sales of Youni-T
Inyun Pt. 1 Released: May 12, 2026 Label: Para Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 8 — KOR: 55,224
Singles + List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORDown.Peaks on the Circle Download Chart: "1 of 9": "Aviator": "Waterfall": "Love It": "Geekin": "Taste": "Rock Steady": "1 of 9" 2022 113 Youni-Birth "Everybody" — "Aviator" 155 Youni-Q "Bad Cupid" — Youni-On "Waterfall" 2023 168 (빛) Bit: Pt. 1 "Love It" 144 (빛): Bit Part.2 "Geekin" 2024 170 Another "Taste" 130 Y "Rock Steady" 2025 125 Youni-T "Bomba" — Bomba "Pose!" 2026 177 Inyun Part.1 "—" 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 IdolPlus Popularity Award – Singer Brand of the Year Awards 2023 Rookie of the Year – Male Brand of Customer Loyalty Awards 2023 Male Rookie Idol Award Genie Music Awards 2022 Best Male Rookie Award Hanteo Music Awards 2023 Best New Male Artist 2024 Emerging Artist 2025 Emerging Artist MAMA Awards 2022 Best New Male Artist Artist of the Year 2024 Fans' Choice Top 10 – Male Seoul Music Awards 2023 Rookie of the Year Popularity Award K-Wave Popularity Award 2025 Rising Star Award
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