Rookie girl group UNIS is already making a huge impact worldwide!

Recently, a giant billboard featuring UNIS members Jin Hyeonju, Nana, Jelly Dangca, Kotoko, Bang Yoonha, Elisia, Oh Yoonah, and Im Seowon lit up Times Square in New York, showcasing their stunning visuals and growing global influence.

This special billboard wasn’t just any ad—it was a prize for winning ‘Best Idol Group of February’ in a fan vote! By securing first place, UNIS earned both the trophy and the Times Square feature, proving just how powerful their fandom is.

UNIS was formed entirely through fan votes on SBS’s ‘Universe Ticket’, so it’s no surprise that they already have a strong international fanbase. Even before their official debut, they’ve been making waves on SNS and content platforms, earning the title ‘the ultimate buzzmakers across all platforms.’

Their global recognition keeps growing! In February, Billboard named them ‘K-pop Rookie of the Month’ and even held a special feature interview with them. They also won an award at the 2025 Korea First Brand Awards, adding another trophy to their collection.

With this much momentum, UNIS is set to take over 2025—are they the next big thing in K-pop? Stay tuned.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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