Oneus
Oneus (Korean: 원어스, pronounced as "One Us") is a South Korean boy band formed by RBW. The group consists of six members: Ravn, Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion. The group released their debut EP, Light Us, on January 9, 2019.
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![]() Oneus in October 2019 From left to right: Xion, Ravn, Seoho, Hwanwoong, Keonhee, Leedo. | |
Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2018 | –present
Labels | |
Associated acts | Onewe |
Website | Official website |
Members |
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History
2017–2018: Pre-debut
Individual members of Oneus came out of various trainee programs. Seoho, then known as Gunmin, Keonhee and Hwanwoong were trainees for RBW in the second season of Produce 101 during the first half of 2017, and Ravn and Seoho were trainees for RBW on the YG survival show Mix Nine during the second half of 2017. Lee Do participated in Mix Nine but did not pass the first audition.[1] The RBW project "RBW Trainee Real Life – We Will Debut" included Keonhee and Hwanwoong, besides other trainees.[2] In December 2017, Keonhee and Hwanwoong participated in the second chapter 'Special Party' with their label-mates MAS.[3] In early 2018, Keonhee and Hwanwoong, with the addition of Ravn, Seoho and Xion, were introduced as pre-debut team RBW Boyz, with Leedo added in March 2018;[4] they were renamed Oneus in June 2018.[5] On September 27, Oneus and their label-mates Onewe (formerly MAS) released the single "Last Song".[6]
2019: Debut
The group's debut EP Light Us was released on January 9, 2019, with "Valkyrie" serving as its lead single.[7]
Oneus released their second EP Raise Us on May 29, 2019, with the lead single titled "Twilight".[8]
On June 21, It was announced that Oneus' first concert in Japan titled 2019 Oneus Japan 1st Live : 光差 will held in Osaka's Zepp Namba on July 28 and Tokyo's Zepp DiverCity on August 25.[9]
Oneus released first single in Japan "Twilight" on August 7.[10]The single sold more than 60.000 copies sold since two months its release.[11][12]
Oneus released their third EP Fly with Us on September 30, 2019, with the lead single titled "Lit".[13]
In November 2019, Oneus held their first tour in Us titled Fly With Us kick-off in six cities from New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis and stopped in Los Angeles.[14][15][16]
On December 18, their second single in Japan titled "808" was released.[17][18]"808" debuted at number 1 on Oricon Daily Single Chart with 3,662 copies sold within one days since its release.[19][20]
2020: In Its Time, Road to Kingdom, and Lived
On January 10, Oneus held their 1st Anniversary fan-meeting titled Oneus 1st Anniversary 'Our Moment' at Yes 24 Live Hall in Seoul.[21][22]
In early-February, it was announced that Oneus will held their Japan concert titled 2020 Oneus Japan 2nd Live <Fly With Us Final> in Osaka on February 8-9 and Chiba on February 15-16.[23]The concert wrapped up with 2,200 attendance in Osaka[24][25] and 3,800 attendance in Chiba.[26][27]
On March 20, it was announced that the group will join Mnet's reality television competition Road to Kingdom.[28] On June 12 they released their final song "Come Back Home" for the show's finale, and finished in fourth place overall.
On March 24, the group released a single album called In Its Time with the lead single "A Song Written Easily"[29].
On August 19, the group will release their fourth EP Lived with the lead single "To Be or Not To Be."[30]
Members
Official position adapted from RBW and members.[31]
- Ravn (레이븐)
- Seoho (서호)
- Leedo (이도)
- Keonhee (건희)
- Hwanwoong (환웅)
- Xion (시온)
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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KOR [32] |
US World [33] | |||
Light Us |
Track listing
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6 | — |
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Raise Us |
Track listing
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4 | — |
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Fly with Us |
Track listing
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4 | 15 | |
Lived |
Track listing
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To be released | ||
Single album
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [32] | |||
In Its Time |
Track listing
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5 |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | |||
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KOR [39] |
JPN [40] |
JPN Hot [41] |
US World [42] | ||||
Korean | |||||||
"Valkyrie" (발키리) | 2019 | — | — | — | 15 | N/A | Light Us |
"Twilight" (태양이떨어진다) | — | — | — | — | Raise Us | ||
"Lit" (가자) | — | — | — | 14 | Fly with Us | ||
"A Song Written Easily" (쉽게 쓰여진 노래) | 2020 | — | — | — | 11 | In Its Time | |
"To Be or Not To Be" | TBA | Lived | |||||
Japanese | |||||||
"Twilight"[lower-alpha 1] | 2019 | — | 4 | 17 | — |
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Non-album singles |
"808" | — | 3 | 15 | — |
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Collaboration
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR [39] | ||||
"Last Song" (with Onewe) | 2018 | — | — | We Will Debut |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Other songs
Year | Title | Format | Album | Notes | Ref. |
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2020 | "Be Mine" | Digital download, streaming | Road to Kingdom - Your Song Part 1 | Original song by infinite | TBA |
"Come Back Home" | Road to Kingdom Final | Original song by Oneus | TBA | ||
Tours
- ONEUS 1st Tour in USA “Fly With Us” 2019 (2019)
- 03 November - Nueva York, Nueva York - The Town Hall
- 06 November - Chicago, Illinois - The Vic
- 08 November - Atlanta, Georgia - Center Stage
- 10 November - Dallas, Texas - Granada Theater
- 13 November - Mineápolis, Minesota - Pentages Theatre
- 15 November - Los Ángeles, California - Belasco Theatre
Filmography
Reality shows
Year | Network | Title | Note |
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2020 | Mnet | Road to Kingdom | TBA |
2018 | MBC Music / MBC Every1 | Power Up! Beautiful snack bar is open | |
2018 | Olleh TV | RBW Trainee Real Life – I shall Debut |
Awards and nominations
Genie Music Awards
The Genie Music Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea and organized by Genie Music together with their partner network.[45]
Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2019 | The Male New Artist Award | ONEUS | Nominated |
Seoul Music Awards
The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.
Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2020 | New Artist Award | ONEUS | Nominated |
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated | ||
Soribada Best K-Music Awards
The Soribada Best K-Music Awards is a music awards show presented by Soribada to celebrate the best in K-pop music.
Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2019 | Next Artist Award | ONEUS | Won |
2020 | The New Icon Award | ONEUS | Won |
Notes
- "Twilight (Japanese ver.)" was released on August 07, 2019 in Japan as their single.
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