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.

Oneus
Oneus in October 2019
From left to right: Xion, Ravn, Seoho, Hwanwoong, Keonhee, Leedo.
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2018 (2018)–present
LabelsRBW
Associated actsOnewe
WebsiteOfficial website
Members
  • Ravn
  • Seoho
  • Leedo
  • Keonhee
  • Hwanwoong
  • Xion

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. Leedo also participated in Mix Nine as an independent trainee, but did not pass the first audition.[1]

RBW started a pre-debut project "RBW Trainee Real Life – We Will Debut" in late 2017, to showcase the label's promising male trainees. Produce 101 frontrunners Keonhee and Hwanwoong were the first to join the lineup.[2] In December 2017, They participated in the second chapter 'Special Party' with their label-mates MAS.[3] In early 2018, Keonhee and Hwanwoong, with the addition of Ravn and Seoho, were introduced as pre-debut team RBW Boyz, with Leedo and Xion 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 a pre-debut single "Last Song".[6]

2019: Debut

The group's debut EP Light Us was released on January 9, with "Valkyrie" serving as its lead single.[7]

Oneus released their second EP Raise Us on May 29, 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 would be held in Osaka's Zepp Namba on July 28 and Tokyo's Zepp DiverCity on August 25.[9]

Oneus then made their official debut in Japan with "Twilight" on August 7.[10]

Oneus released their third EP Fly with Us on September 30, with the lead single titled "Lit".[11]

In November 2019, Oneus held their first tour in the US, Fly With Us, kicked-off in six cities from New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis and stopped in Los Angeles.[12][13]

On December 18, they made their first Japanese comeback with "808".[14][15] "808" debuted at number 1 on Oricon Daily Single Chart with 3,662 copies sold within one day since its release.[16][17]

2020: In Its Time, Road to Kingdom, Lived, and "Bbusyeo"

On January 10, Oneus held their 1st Anniversary fan-meeting titled Oneus 1st Anniversary 'Our Moment' at Yes 24 Live Hall in Seoul.[18][19]

In early February, it was announced that Oneus would hold their Japan concert 2020 Oneus Japan 2nd Live <Fly With Us Final> in Osaka on February 8–9 and Chiba on February 15–16.[20] The concert wrapped up with 2,200 in attendance in Osaka[21][22] and 3,800 in attendance in Chiba.[23][24]

On March 20, it was announced that the group will join Mnet's reality television competition Road to Kingdom.[25] On June 12 they released their song "Come Back Home" for the show's finale, and finished in fourth place overall.

On March 24, the group released their first single album called In Its Time with the lead single "A Song Written Easily".[26]

On August 19, the group released their fourth EP Lived, with the lead single "To Be Or Not To Be".[27]

On December 1, the group released their first digital single "Bbusyeo".[28]

2021–present: Devil, Binary Code, and Blood Moon

On January 19, the group released their first studio album Devil, with the album consisting of eleven tracks, including the lead single "No Diggity".[29]

On May 11, the group released their fifth EP Binary Code, with the lead single "Black Mirror".[30]

It was announced that Oneus would be holding an online and offline concert "ONEUS THEATRE: BLOOD MOON" in Seoul from November 6 to 7.[31]

On November 9, the group released their sixth EP Blood Moon, with the lead single "Luna".[32] On November 17, the group earned their first music show win of their career with "Luna" on MBC M's Show Champion.[33]

On December 21, Oneus will release a new collaboration single with Onewe titled "Stay".[34]

Members

Official position adapted from RBW and members.[35]

  • Ravn (레이븐) - main rapper, vocalist
  • Seoho (서호) - main vocalist
  • Leedo (이도) - main rapper, vocalist
  • Keonhee (건희) - main vocalist
  • Hwanwoong (환웅) - main dancer, vocalist
  • Xion (시온) - vocalist

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[36]
Devil
Track listing
  1. Intro: Devil Is in the Detail
  2. No Diggity (반박불가)
  3. Leftover (식은 음식)
  4. Incomplete (완벽하지 않아도 괜찮아)
  5. Youth
  6. Bbusyeo (뿌셔)
  7. Rewind (우리의 시간은 거꾸로 흐른다)
  8. Lion Heart
  9. What You Doing?
  10. I.P.U (눈부시게 빛이 나던 그날)
  11. Outro: Connect with Us
 2

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[36]		 JPN
[38]		 US World
[39]
Light Us
  • Released: January 9, 2019
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. Intro: Light Us
  2. ZigZag (삐뚤빼뚤)
  3. Valkyrie (발키리)
  4. Red Thread (붉은 실)
  5. Eye Contact
  6. Hero
  7. Crazy & Crazy (ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ) (Prod. CyA)
 6——
Raise Us
  • Released: May 29, 2019
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. Intro: Time
  2. Twilight (태양이떨어진다)
  3. English Girl
  4. BingBing (개와 늑대의 시간)
  5. White Night (백야(白夜))
  6. Now
 4——
Fly with Us
  • Released: September 30, 2019
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. Intro: Fly Me to the Moon
  2. Plastic Flower (윙윙윙윙)
  3. Lit (가자)
  4. Blue Sky
  5. Level Up
  6. Stand By
 4—15
Lived
  • Released: August 19, 2020
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. Intro: Lived
  2. To Be Or Not to Be
  3. Dead or Alive
  4. Dizzy (흔란하다 흔란해)
  5. Airplane
  6. Come Back Home
 5——
Binary Code
  • Released: May 11, 2021
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. Black Mirror
  2. Connect with Us
  3. Polarity (울과 기름)
  4. Happy Birthday
  5. Valkyrie (발키리) (Rock ver.)
 236—
Blood Moon
  • Released: November 9, 2021
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 245—

Single album
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[36]
In Its Time
  • Released: March 24, 2020
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. A Song Written Easily (쉽게 쓰여진 노래)
  2. Hide and Seek (꼭꼭 숨어라)
 5

As lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[49]		 JPN
[50]		 JPN Hot
[51]		 US World
[52]
"Valkyrie" (발키리)[lower-alpha 1] 2019 ———15 N/A Light Us
"Twilight" (태양이떨어진다)[lower-alpha 2] —417—
  • JPN: 34,549 (Phy.)[53]
 Raise Us
"Lit" (가자) ———14 N/A Fly with Us
"808"[lower-alpha 3] —315—
  • JPN: 40,380 (Phy.)[54]
 808
"A Song Written Easily" (쉽게 쓰여진 노래) 2020 ———11 N/A In Its Time
"To Be Or Not To Be" —[lower-alpha 4]——— Lived
"Bbusyeo" (뿌셔) ———— Devil
"No Diggity" (반박불가)[lower-alpha 5] 2021 1469—18
"Black Mirror"[lower-alpha 6] 134——— Binary Code
"Shut Up 받고 Crazy Hot!" ———22 Blood Moon
"Life is Beautiful" ———17
"Luna" (월하미인 (月下美人: Luna)) 119———
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Collaborations
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[49]
"Last Song" (with Onewe) 2018 —— We Will Debut
"Stay" (with Onewe) 2021 TBA Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other songs
Year Title album Notes
2019 "Koisii" Included in "Twilight" Japanese CD single
"Kiseki"
A Thousand Stars Included in "808" Japanese CD single
Lost
In My Arms
2020 "Be Mine" Included in "Road to Kingdom - Your Song Part 1" Original song by Infinite
"Come Back Home" Included in "Road to Kingdom Final" and "Lived" Original song by Oneus
2021 "Shut Up 받고 Crazy Hot!" (English ver.) Included in Digital Release (Oneus Theatre Project) Original song by Oneus
"Life is Beautiful" (English ver.) Included in Digital Release (Oneus Theatre Project) Original song by Oneus

Tours

2019
  • Debut Concert "Masterpiece"
    • 9 January - Seoul, South Korea - Yes24 Live Hall
  • Japan 1st Live "光差！"
    • 28 July - Osaka - Zepp Namba
    • 25 August - Tokyo - Zepp DiverCity
  • Special Live "Fly With Us"
    • 21 September - Seoul, South Korea - Yes24 Live Hall
  • 1st Tour in USA "Fly With Us"
    • 3 November - New York, New York - The Town Hall
    • 6 November - Chicago, Illinois - The Vic
    • 8 November - Atlanta, Georgia - Center Stage
    • 10 November - Dallas, Texas - Granada Theater
    • 13 November - Minneapolis, Minnesota - Pentages Theatre
    • 15 November - Los Angeles, California - Belasco Theatre

2020
  • Japan 2nd Live "Fly With Us Final"
    • 8-9 February - Osaka - Cool Japan Park Osaka Wwhall
    • 15-16 February - Urayasu, Chiba - Maihama Amphitheatre
  • 1st Ontact Live "Crush On Ø Us"
    • 28 November - held online by MyMusicTaste

2021
  • "Oneus Theatre: Blood Moon"
    • 6-7 November - Seoul, South Korea - Blue Square (also held online on 7th)

Filmography

Reality shows
Year Network Title Note
2020-present 1theK Originals Show Me The MWM 2 Seasons; 8 Episodes
2020 U-NEXT Stand by Oneus 15 Episodes; Japanese broadcast
Mnet Road to Kingdom 8 Episodes
2018 MBC Music / MBC Every1 Power Up! Beautiful snack bar is open 8 Episodes - Cast alongside ONEWE
2018 Olleh TV RBW Trainee Real Life – I shall Debut S2 20 Episodes - Cast alongside ONEWE
2017-2018 Vlive RBW Trainee Real Life – I shall Debut S1 11 Episodes - Cast alongside ONEWE

Web dramas
Year Title Network Note
2021 K-Campus Life 1theK Originals 1 Episode

Hosting
Year Title Network Note
2019 韓ON! BOX!! Music On! TV 30 episodes; Japanese broadcast

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, edition, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Year Edition Award ceremony Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
2020 5th Asia Artist Awards Focus Singer Award Oneus Won
2021 6th Male Idol Group Popularity Award Pending [55]
2019 FAN N STAR Rising Star Awards Won [56]
2019 2nd Genie Music Awards Male New Artist Award Nominated
2019 KY STAR AWARDS Most anticipated idol Won [57]
2019 29th Seoul Music Awards New Artist Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
2019 3rd Soribada Best K-Music Awards Next Artist Award Won
2020 4th The New Icon Award Won

Notes
  1. "Valkyrie (Japanese version)" was included on CD single "Twilight" (japanese version) as a B-side track on August 7, 2019.
  2. "Twilight (Japanese ver.)" was released on August 07, 2019 in Japan as CD single.
  3. "808" was released on December 18, 2019 in Japan as their CD single.
  4. "To Be Or Not To Be" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the Gaon Download Chart.
  5. "No Diggity" was released on March 24, 2021 in Japan as their CD single.
  6. "Black Mirror" was released on August 25, 2021 in Japan as their CD single.

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