Unicorn (South Korean band)
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels |
Show Brothers Entertainment (2015) Cartoon Blue Company (2016–present) |
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Unicorn (Hangul: 유니콘) is a four-member K-pop girl group produced by veteran R&B singer Kim Jo-han under Show Brothers Entertainment. According to Kim, “the name refers to the group’s goal to heal people with music, just like a unicorn’s horn is said to have the power of therapy.”[1] The band debuted on September 3, 2015.
History
Pre-debut
In 2013, Rumi debuted as a member of the girl group Purplay under the name Seolha. After releasing a teaser for their debut song, “Love and Remember”, the band was quickly accused of plagiarizing their choreography from a performance by America's Best Dance Crew winner I.aM.mE, even drawing accusations directly from I.aM.mE members. The group’s agency, Purplei Entertainment, ultimately admitted to lifting the choreography and reached an agreement to credit I.aM.mE in the video description.[2]
2015: Debut with Once Upon a Time
Unicorn was first revealed to the public in August 2015 through Naver TV Cast’s web miniseries I Am a Girl Group, a five-episode sitcom that “revolves around various topics concerning K-pop idols, such as dating and dieting.”[1] On September 3, the group released their debut EP titled Unicorn 'Once Upon a Time'. A music video for the album’s title track, "Huk", was released on the same day.[3]
2016: Winnie's departure, new agency and 'Blink Blink'
Somewhere in 2016, Winnie left the group because of health issues. After Winnie's departure, Unicorn moved to another agency 'Cartoon Blue Company'.
On July 26, 2016, they released a teaser for their comeback single entitled "Blink Blink". A day later, they released its full music video and their second mini album, Unicorn Plus / The Brand New Label.[4]
Members
- Yoojin (born Chae Yoo Geon, Hangul: 유진)
- Rumi (born Seol Ah Reum, Hangul: 루미)
- Gayoung (born Oh Gayoung, Hangul: 가영)
- Sally (born Kim Jung Hyun, Hangul: 샐리)
Former Members
- Winnie (born Park Chan Song, Hangul: 위니)
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Once Upon a Time |
Track list 1. "Intro" |
21[5] |
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| Unicorn Plus_ The Brand New Label |
Track list 1. "Unicorn Intro" 2. "Blink Blink" 3. "Sun Shower" 4. "I Need You Tonight" 5. "Blink Blink (Inst.)" |
45[7] |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "Huk" (헉) | 2015 | — |
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Once Upon a Time |
| "Blink Blink" | 2016 | — |
|
UNICORN PLUS / THE BRAND NEW LABEL |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | TV Network | Member(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | I Am a Girl Group | NaverTV | All | Sitcom miniseries |
Videography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HUK (헉) | Music Video |
| 2015 | HUK (헉) | Dance Ver. |
| 2016 | Blink Blink | Music Video |
| 2016 | Blink Blink | Dance Ver. |
References
- 1 2 Ahn, Sung-mi. "Kim Jo-han names new girl group Unicorn". Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ Kim, Eun-go. "퍼플레이, 美 댄스팀 안무 표절? 승인 받은 상태!". StarIn. EDaily. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ Kim, Ye-na. "'알록달록 다섯 소녀'…유니콘의 데뷔 초읽기". TV Report. TV Report. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ "Unicorn say 'Blink Blink' in new MV as 4 members | allkpop.com". Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ↑ http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=37&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week
- ↑ "Gaon Monthly Album Chart, September 2015 (see #64)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ↑ http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=32&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week