Universe (platform)

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

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

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. "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. "'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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