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Universe
Developer(s)NCSoft
Initial releaseJanuary 28, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-28)
PlatformiOS, Android
Available inKorean, English, Japanese
TypeEntertainment
Websitehttps://www.universe-official.io/us/home

Universe (stylized as UNIVERSE; Korean: 유니버스) is a Korean mobile app and web platform created by international video game developer, NCSoft.

The global K-pop entertainment platform revealed all 11 of its participating artists individually from November 12–22 in 2020.

Development

Ahead of its launch day, Universe surpassed four million pre-registered users on both the App Store and Google Play.[1] As of January 21, 2021, K-pop fans from 188 countries around the world including South Korea, the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Brazil completed pre-registration with 80% of these users residing overseas.[2]

Artists

Iz*One

Announced on November 12, 2020, girl group Iz*One was the first artist to join Universe.[3] As both the group's first release through Universe and the first project under Universe Music, Iz*One will be releasing the single "D-D-Dance" on January 26, 2021.[4]

Monsta X

On November 13, 2020, boy group Monsta X was announced as the second artist to join Universe.[5] As the group's first release through Universe, Monsta X will be starring in the 10-episode Universe Original Area 51: The Code. It will be updated weekly following the launch of the Universe app on January 28, 2021.[6]

The Boyz

On November 14, 2020, boy group The Boyz was announced as the third artist to join Universe.[7]

Kang Daniel

Solo artist Kang Daniel was revealed as the fourth artist to join Universe on November 15, 2020.[8] As his first release through Universe, Kang will be starring in the 10-episode Universe Original Agent Blackjack K. It will be updated weekly following the launch of the Universe app on January 28, 2021.[9]

(G)I-dle

Announced on November 16, 2020, girl group (G)I-dle was the fifth artist to join Universe.[10]

Ateez

On November 17, 2020, boy group Ateez became the sixth artist to join Universe.[11]

AB6IX

On November 18, 2020, boy group AB6IX became the seventh artist to join Universe.[12]

Astro

On November 19, 2020, boy group Astro was the eighth artist to join Universe.[13]

WJSN

Announced on November 20, 2020, girl group WJSN was the ninth artist to join Universe.[14]

CIX

On November 21, 2020, boy group CIX became the tenth artist to join Universe.[15]

Park Jihoon

Solo artist Park Ji-hoon was revealed as the 11th artist to join Universe on November 22, 2020.[16]

Universe Originals

  • Kang Daniel – Agent Blackjack K (10 Episodes)[9]
  • Monsta X – Area 51: The Code (10 Episodes)[6]

Universe Music

All artists that have joined Universe will participate in its "Universe Music" series, with various content including music videos released each month.[17]

Concerts

Date Title Venue Performing Artist(s) Ref.
February 14, 2021 UNI-KON Online
  • AB6IX
  • Astro
  • Ateez
  • CIX
  • Cravity
  • (G)I-dle
  • Iz*One
  • Kang Daniel
  • Monsta X
  • Oh My Girl
  • Park Jihoon
  • The Boyz
  • WEi
  • WJSN
 [19]

References

  1. ^ "'사전예약 400만 돌파' 유니버스, 오는 28일 출시... 첫 행사는 비대면 콘서트". Seoul Economic Daily via Naver (in Korean). January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "몬스타엑스→강다니엘, 2월 14일 '유니버스' 온라인 콘서트 [공식]". Sports Donga via Naver (in Korean). January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "아이즈원, K팝 팬덤 플랫폼 '유니버스' 첫 주자". E-Daily News via Naver (in Korean). November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "아이즈원, 신비로운 분위기 'D-D-DANCE'". Ilgan Sports via Naver (in Korean). January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "몬스타엑스 '유니버스' 합류 "글로벌 팬들과 실시간 소통"". Star News via Naver (in Korean). November 13, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "강다니엘-몬스타엑스, '유니버스 오리지널' 예능 콘텐츠 론칭". Ilgan Sports via Naver (in Korean). January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  7. ^ "더보이즈, 아이즈원·몬엑 이어 팬덤 플랫폼 '유니버스' 합류". E-Daily News via Naver (in Korean). November 14, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  8. ^ "강다니엘, K팝 팬덤 플랫폼 '유니버스' 합류 "다양한 콘텐츠"[공식]". Star News via Naver (in Korean). November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "'유니버스' 강다니엘, 훈훈한 비밀요원 변신…외계인과 두뇌 대결". Herald Pop via Naver (in Korean). January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  10. ^ "(여자)아이들, 신개념 팬덤 플랫폼 '유니버스' 합류". YTN via Naver (in Korean). November 16, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  11. ^ "에이티즈, 모바일 플랫폼 '유니버스' 출격…글로벌 팬 관심 집중". Sports Seoul via Naver (in Korean). November 17, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  12. ^ "AB6IX, '유니버스'로 전세계 팬들 만난다..매력 대방출 예고". Herald Pop via Naver (in Korean). November 18, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  13. ^ "'청량돌' 아스트로, 신개념 팬덤 플랫폼 '유니버스' 합류". Herald Pop via Naver (in Korean). November 19, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  14. ^ "우주소녀, '유니버스' 합류 [공식]". Sports Khan via Naver (in Korean). November 20, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  15. ^ "CIX, K팝 멀티 플랫폼 '유니버스' 출격…전세계 팬들과 소통". E-Daily News via Naver (in Korean). November 22, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  16. ^ "가수 박지훈, 엔씨소프트 팬덤 플랫폼 '유니버스(UNIVERSE)' 합류". Sports Khan via Naver (in Korean). November 22, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  17. ^ "아이즈원, '유니버스 뮤직' 첫 주자…26일 'D-D-DANCE' 공개". The Fact via Naver (in Korean). January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  18. ^ "아이즈원, NC소프트 '유니버스' 음악 콘텐츠 첫 주자..26일 'D-D-DANCE' 발매[공식입장]". Xports News via Daum (in Korean). January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  19. ^ "강다니엘·오마이걸 등 14팀 참여..'유니버스' 온라인 콘서트 개최[공식]". Star News via Naver (in Korean). January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
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