The Unit (더 유닛; stylized as THE UNI+, also known as Idol Rebooting Project: The Unit (아이돌 리부팅 프로젝트 더 유닛)) is a 2017 idol rebooting show that aired on KBS 2TV. The show intended to give another chance for idols who have already debuted but failed to gain the spotlight. The project created two unit groups: one male and one female, with 9 members each.
History
Open auditions started on September 29, with approximately 200 idols trying out for the show. 126 (63 male and 63 female) succeeded in moving on to the next round. They were then further divided into 14 teams of 9 members each (7 male and 7 female) for their missions.
Mentors
| Name | Background[α 1] |
|---|---|
| Rain (비) - MC | Singer |
| Hwang Chi Yeul (황치열) | Singer |
| HyunA (현아) | Singer; Member of Triple H (Former member of Wonder Girls, 4minute, and Trouble Maker) |
| Taemin (태민) | Singer and Actor; Member of SHINee |
| San E (산이) | Rapper |
| Jo Hyun Ah (조현아) | Singer; Member of Urban Zakapa |
Brave Girls Participants
Yuna also auditioned but was not selected to compete on the show.
Stages
Auditions (Episodes 1–3)
First Mission: The Music Video (Episode 4)
Second Mission: Restart Mission (Episodes 5–6)
Following this round, Eunji was eliminated. Her final rank was 45th.
Third Mission: Self-producing (Episodes 8–9)
Following this round, Yujeong was eliminated. Her final rank was 37th.
Gallery
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Results
- UNI+ B
| # | Name | Votes | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun | 165,302 | U-KISS |
| 2 | Euijin | 164,838 | BIGFLO |
| 3 | Ko Hojung | 90,510 | HOTSHOT |
| 4 | Feeldog | 82,170 | BIGSTAR |
| 5 | Marco | 81,606 | H.B.Y |
| 6 | Ji Hansol | 78,504 | Newkidd |
| 7 | Daewon | 77,886 | MADTOWN |
| 8 | Kijung | 77,337 | IM |
| 9 | Chan | 74,367 | A.C.E |
The Top 9 male idols debuted as UNB (유앤비) on April 7, 2018, and disbanded on January 27, 2019.
- UNI+ G
| # | Name | Votes | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Euijin | 108,066 | SONAMOO |
| 2 | Yebin | 83,910 | DIA |
| 3 | NC.A | 82,074 | Soloist |
| 4 | Yoonjo | 78,519 | HELLOVENUS |
| 5 | Hyunjoo | 72,090 | APRIL |
| 6 | Yang Ji Won | 68,193 | SPICA |
| 7 | Woohee | 66,054 | Dalshabet |
| 8 | ZN | 61,023 | LABOUM |
| 9 | Lee Suji | 60,954 | The Ark |
The Top 9 female idols debuted as UNI.T (유니티) on May 18, 2018, and disbanded on October 12, 2018.
Notes
- ↑ Career information from the time of the show's production.
| 유정 | YOUJOUNG | |
|---|---|
| Gallery · Covers · FanCams · Awards and Nominations | |
| Participation Releases | "My Turn" · "Shine" |
| Competition | The Unit · Extreme Debut: Wild Idol |
| Variety | Rustically · Diet · Chain Reaction · Serious About Marriage · I.Review.U · Hype Boy Scout · Star Spoon |
| Public Access | National Assembly: In My Office |
| Guest | Love Recall · What's In My Bag · No Back Tak Jaehoon · Buddy Into the Wild · Cleaning Freak Brian · Radio Star · 20th Century Hit Song · The World's Most Beautiful Trip · Paradise Island · The King of Mask Singer |
| Social Media | Youlalla · BlueMoonMe |
| 은지 | EUNJI | |
|---|---|
| Gallery · Covers · FanCams | |
| Features | "O EH O" |
| Participation Releases | "My Turn" · "Shine" · "Tell me now" |
| Competition | The Unit |
| Variety | Style Me |
| Guest | Queendom · Woman Living Alone · Not Go Home |
| Social Media | Eunji is Dodohae |
| 유나 | YUNA | |
|---|---|
| Gallery · Covers · FanCams | |
| Collaboration Singles | "With U" |
| Participation Releases | "Epilogue" |
| Documentary | Rest, People Who Crossed the Island |
| Guest | The Unit · Story of the Day When You Bite Your Tail · Banchan God Pays Back Kindness |
| Social Media | I Am Yuna |