Rising K-pop girl group UNIS is making waves in the Philippines! The group has been chosen as the new face of the country’s top fashion brand, BENCH, joining the ranks of Hallyu superstars like Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Min-ho, Baekhyun, and Park Seo-joon.

On March 7, F&F Entertainment confirmed that UNIS (Jin Hyun-joo, Nana, Jelly Dangka, Kotoko, Bang Yoon-ha, Elysia, Oh Yoon-ah, and Im Seo-won) will represent BENCH in various promotional activities.

The eight members, known for their youthful energy and fresh visuals, are expected to captivate fans across all generations and solidify their status as a global Gen Z icon.

UNIS isn’t just making a name in music—they’re dominating the advertising world too!

Beauty Industry Success: UNIS became the face of a vegan cosmetics brand, and their lip product sold out 450,000 units! The ‘UNIS effect’ was so strong that the product is now hard to find in stores due to supply shortages.

Explosive Popularity in the Philippines: When UNIS visited the Philippines, they were met with massive crowds at the airport and their sold-out fan concert, 1st Philippine Fancon ‘UNIS in CURIOUSland’, held in October last year.

Now, They’re Taking Over Fashion! With this new BENCH/ endorsement, UNIS is proving they are a rising K-pop group with major global influence.

UNIS is not slowing down! The group is currently preparing for a comeback in April, and fans can expect a completely new concept that will further establish them in the global music scene.

With sold-out products, packed concerts, and now a major fashion deal, UNIS is on the rise! Are they the next big thing in K-pop?

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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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