Some fans are expressing concern for UNIS members Gehlee and Elisia, alleging mistreatment following the group’s online attention for their cover of TWICE’s “What is Love?”.
UNIS dazzled the audience at the KBS Open Concert on May 14, 2024. In addition to their own songs, the girl group pleasantly surprised the crowd with a captivating rendition of TWICE’s hit song “What is Love?”
WHAT IS LOVE (UNIS Performance) – KBS Open Concert 05.14.2024 pic.twitter.com/AS5Jo3Zi5H
— biensanti (Vien) (@BienSanti) May 14, 2024
Despite the excitement surrounding the cover, one aspect stood out to fans: the lack of lines given to the group’s Filipino members, Gehlee and Elisia.
Thank you for the one line😭#ELISIA #UNIS #유니스 pic.twitter.com/ft16C7zwyo
— Glowing Elibun (@proud_for_) May 14, 2024
Gehlee’s Dancing skills improved. She can speak Korean and sing Korean song (based in UT) Now she doesn’t have a single lines? She doesn’t deserve this😭 #JusticeForGehlee #Unis #UNISGEHLEE #UNISWHATISLOVE pic.twitter.com/ysHWmcMI3R
— Gehlee’s Minion (@asdfghjklqwehxb) May 14,
I’m just disappointed. Twice has 9 member and all got lines. Here we have 8 member girl group Unis, and 2 of them got none😀 wtf is happening? What are those two? Backup dancer? https://t.co/C4OmU5bD8B
— ᴘꜱʏᴄʜᴇ (angry with epenep) (@lovesicksaiki) May 14, 2024
It was a surprise to many when it was revealed that both girls had received praise for their singing abilities while participating in “Universe Ticket.”Moreover, Elisia holds the main vocal position in UNIS, while Gehlee is known as the sub-vocalist and visual of the group. This led to speculation as to why they were not given any lines for the performance.
Despite UNIS having only eight members compared to TWICE’s nine, fans noticed that all the members of TWICE were given lines in their song “What is Love?”This raised concerns among fans about the unequal distribution of lines among UNIS’s members.
See this line distribution? See how it’s possible to have more than one phrase each member. pic.twitter.com/4QbIIcZz0M
— ᴘꜱʏᴄʜᴇ (angry with epenep) (@lovesicksaiki) May 14, 2024
Moreover, it was observed that larger girl groups have the ability to distribute lines among their members, ensuring that each member is given a chance to showcase their vocals. This can be seen in groups like IZ*ONE, which consists of 12 members, and the newly debuted girl group tripleS, which has 24 members.
It was speculated that the reason for this could be attributed to the language abilities of the girl. Elisia and Gehlee, both from the Philippines, are not fluent in Korean. However, it was noted that Nana and Kotoko, who are from Japan, also lack fluency in Korean but still had lines in the cover.
Is it immaturity if you just want fair line distribution and doesn’t want the 2 filo line of UNIS to be mistreated?There’s a reason why there’s this called “protest”so people can receive fair and just treatment to their work and not be abused by their employers.
— Gehlee Dangca – UNIS BINI – MALOI (@missgehleebean) May 14,
You have the most beautiful vocals(main vocal) in the group with only one line towards the end and the other vocalist with a beautifully unique vocal tone without any line at all.. this is why I always say UNIS is limiting the filo line’s skills and talents https://t.co/PyKDBYkoRk
— VocalGodsEXO (@VocalGodsEXO) May 14, 2024
WE’RE SO PROUD OF #UNIS but we are not tolerating this kind of treatment. I still understand their debut, but its line distribution is kinda disappointing. Elisia is also the Main vocalist. Gehlee improved in dancing but there’s barely a line between the two of them. pic.twitter.com/pLs6wL2nHt
— Naori (@ivefordives) May 14, 2024
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Recent Activities at UNIS
UNIS has recently completed their highly successful Philippine fan sign tour, known as the “U&iS Fansign Philippine Tour.”The tour began on May 4 in Cebu and continued with two more stops in Manila on May 5 and 6, showcasing the girl group’s talent and fan base.
On March 27, 2024, UNIS debuted with their first mini-album, “We Unis,”and its lead single “Superwoman.”
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