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Girl group UNIS has firmly established its mark in the Japanese music market.
UNIS (Jin Hyun-ju, Nana, Jelly Dangka, Kotoko, Bang Yoon-ha, Alicia, Oh Yoon-a, Im Seo-won)'s first Japanese mini-album title track "GimmeSummer☆(기미사마☆, ギミサマ☆)" ranked third daily and fifth weekly on the USEN Oshikatsu Request Ranking.
USEN, which has secured a spot on this list, is a company boasting a number one market share in the business background music (BGM) industry. It provides services that supply music to commercial and public facilities across Japan. Notably, songs ranking high on this chart are broadcast throughout streets and stores via USEN's services, making them a key indicator for observing local music trends.
From this perspective, UNIS's consistent presence in the upper ranks of the USEN charts signifies more than just the power of its fandom; it indicates high public preference. As they continue their activities locally, they are successfully creating a virtuous cycle of commercial success by narrowing the gap with general listeners and establishing themselves as a popular choice among the masses.
"GimmeSummer☆," featuring bright and refreshing sounds, has the strength of being a summer song that anyone can enjoy easily. Given that the music is now echoing everywhere locally since its release, it is expected that the members' popularity will gain further momentum.
The first Japanese mini-album "UNI☆Sparkle!(유니☆스파클!)," released on July 31, received a fiery response immediately upon its unveiling. The album shot straight to fourth place on the Oricon Daily Album Chart and also secured 15th place on the Billboard Japan Top Album Sales Chart.
Global reactions were equally enthusiastic. The new single ranked fourth on the Philippines iTunes K-pop Chart and charted in numerous countries including Ireland, Luxembourg, and Italy. The included track "BBYBBY (Baby Baby)" also climbed into the upper ranks of various charts, bolstering its commercial success.
Building on these achievements, UNIS has also taken steps to increase its intimacy with local audiences. The group collaborated with the popular Japanese character Ichigo Ichie (), bringing them one step closer to the general public.
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