The group UNIS has returned with "SWICY."
UNIS (Jin Hyun-ju, Nana, Jellydangka, Kotoko, Bang Yoon-ha, Elisia, Oh Yoon-a, Lim Seo-won) made their comeback by releasing their second mini album "SWICY" at 6 p.m. on the 15th.
"SWICY" includes a total of 5 songs, including the title track "SWICY," "CIAAT" from "What are you doing?", "DDANG! (DDANG!)", "Good Feeling", and "Spring Rain". It is an album where you can feel the "Sweet" yet "Spicy" charm of the eight members.
UNIS, which announced a successful comeback with the cute ambition of being the only "Mapdal-dol" in K-pop, shared various stories related to the new album "SWICY" through a Q&A session ahead of their full-fledged activities.
Below is the Q&A regarding UNIS's mini album 2 "SWICY."
Q. You have started your first activities of 2025 with "SWICY." How do you feel about returning with the new album?
Jin Hyun-ju: UNIS is back with "SWICY." Since this is an album release after a long time, we really prepared hard. This album is filled with songs that allow you to fully experience the "SWICY" charm of the eight members, so please listen and support us.
Kotoko: I'm very happy to be able to show a new concept. I hope our fan club EverAfter will also love UNIS's cute and lively side.
Q. It’s already your third activity. What do the members feel has changed the most compared to your debut?
Oh Yoon-a: Since we are working together for the third album, I believe that our synergy has grown when we come together as one. I’ve felt that good performances are completed through the harmony between the members while working together. I think the biggest change is our effort to maximize not only each individual’s charm but also our collective charm.
Jellydangka: Our stage manners seem to have grown a lot as well. In our first album, we were nervous and focused only on decorating the stage. Now, instead of being nervous, all the members enjoy being on stage. I feel we have changed in thinking about how to make the audience enjoy, not just ourselves.
Q. The title track "SWICY" has a different bright mood compared to "You Don't Know." What was your first impression of the title track?
Bang Yoon-ha: I really liked the lively and bouncy beat from the introduction. I was sure that it would suit UNIS very well as soon as I heard it. Also, even though it’s a different atmosphere from before, I gained confidence that we could prepare it cutely.
Elisia: Honestly, I was really surprised when I first listened to the song. I didn't expect that we would be doing a cute and bright song that is the complete opposite of previous concepts. I think I was really eager to show UNIS's new side to our EverAfter quickly.
Q. Are there any focal points in this album or the title track stage?
Nana: The choreography of the title track "SWICY" is very diverse. In addition to the cute choreography that expresses "SWICY", there are many performances where the combination with the members is important, from unit dances to group performances. If you focus on these aspects, you will feel the "SWICY" stage even more enjoyable.
Q. UNIS is also famous as a 'album with great b-sides.’ If there’s any music from this album you would recommend besides the title track?
Nana: I really love the title track, but I also think "Spring Rain" is charming. The atmosphere of the song seems to show a youth film, and just listening to it makes me feel good.
Jellydangka: I would strongly recommend "Good Feeling." It’s my second favorite song after the title track. The vocal harmony of the eight members is really nice, so I keep listening to it.
Lim Seo-won: Personally, I like "DDANG! (DDANG!)" the most. My name is in the lyrics, so it feels even more special and affectionate.
Q. What grade do the members aim to achieve through the "SWICY" activities?
Bang Yoon-ha: We want to achieve first place in all music shows. Last year, we set the goal of winning a rookie award and being first in music shows. Thankfully, we received many awards last year, including the rookie award, but we didn’t achieve first in music shows. This time, we want to have a bigger dream and bring home all the music show trophies.
Jin Hyun-ju: I heard that the word "SWICY" is trending as a meme worldwide. I hope UNIS's "SWICY" also becomes a meme. Our music and choreography are fully optimized for challenges, which makes me even more ambitious. We have returned with melodies that you can hum naturally and easy-to-follow choreography, so I would love it if many people listen and try covering the dance.
Q. Do you have any promises you would like to make to fans if you achieve your goals?
Elisia: I want to open a UNIS bakery. I want to personally make and gift "SWICY" foods, like the gochujang caramel cookies mentioned in our title track's lyrics, to EverAfter.
Q. I’m curious about your future activity plans.
Kotoko: After our comeback, UNIS will be going on an Asia tour. This year, we aimed to meet more EverAfter than last year, and I'm happy that we are achieving that quickly. We will prepare hard to ensure EverAfter from various countries can enjoy our performances, so I hope you look forward to it.
Q. Finally, if you have a message to convey to your fans?
Oh Yoon-a: The day has finally come to show "SWICY." EverAfter, what do you think of UNIS's "SWICY" charm? We will repay you with an amazing performance filled with energy as a reward for your patience.
Lim Seo-won: While preparing this album, I often thought of EverAfter, who have waited for us for a long time. We tried to show not only our lively side but also the grown-up side of UNIS. Please have high expectations. Let's make great memories during this activity too.
Meanwhile, UNIS, which announced a successful comeback with another change, plans to actively promote with "SWICY."
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