K-pop rookies UNIS reacts to Pinoy music videos

In a recent YouTube video from hello82, K-pop rookies UNIS took fans on a cultural journey as they reacted to popular Filipino music videos. The group’s genuine appreciation for Filipino culture, combined with their enthusiasm for local artists, has made waves among fans.

The group includes Filipinos Elisia and Gehlee and Hyeonju, who have Filipino-Korean heritage, which gives the group a unique connection to Pinoy cultures and has emerged as a significant bridge between Korean pop culture and the Philippines.

In the video, the members reminisced about their favorite Filipino dishes, such as sinigang, and food from the Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, and also mentioned their knowledge of the Filipino custom of using “po” to show respect.

The group also shared their admiration for the P-pop girl group BINI and mentioned how they had done a cover of their popular song “Pantropiko” before watching the music video.

Hyeonju even noted, “BINI actually reposted our cover of ‘Pantropiko.’”

UNIS praised BINI’s synchronization and vibrant concepts and noted how well the group embodies the essence of Filipino music.

“I think BINI is famous for their synchronization. Now looking at it, they’re really synchronized,” Elisia pointed out when watching the group’s “Cherry on Top” music video.

Hyeonju and Elisia also showed their synchronization in a brief performance of “Cherry on Top.”

“I hope that we’ll be able to interact soon,” she also said in her message to the Filipino girl group.

UNIS also watched SB19’s “GENTO,” and caught the Filipino members off guard as they were unaware it was a Filipino song.

“I didn’t know it was a Filipino song! ”Hyeonju exclaimed.

“I didn’t know either! ”Gehelee added.

The song, which they were only familiar with due to its popularity as a global dance challenge, left a lasting impression on the members.

“I got goosebumps at the end!” Yoona, UNIS’ main rapper, said.

Japanese member Nana mentioned that her favorite part of the music video was the choreography. “There’s a dance move during the chorus where they go “GENTO!’ I thought that part was so powerful and cool!”

The video ended with UNIS responding to the first Ben&Ben’s “Araw-Araw” music video, which they said had an emotional depth and complex storytelling.

“It’s too hard to understand,” Nana commented.

Their maknae Seowon added, “I understood the beginning but not the ending.”

“But in the middle, it seems like they became a couple,” Yunha, the group’s lead vocalist, said.

December Avenue’s “Kung ‘Di Rin Lang Ikaw” music video elicited similar reactions from the members, who all described it as poignant.

“I knew it was a sad song, but I didn’t know the music video was this sad,” Elisia said.

The group observed that Filipino music videos frequently convey compelling narratives and feelings.

“I thought Filipino music videos would give very soft and beachy vibes, but it seems like there’s more to the story,” Japanese sub-rapper Kotoko pointed out.

In the end, UNIS stressed their interest in working together with these Filipino artists down the line.

“It would be so fun and so cool if we could meet these wonderful artists and maybe collaborate with them,” Gehlee said.

UNIS recently made their long-awaited return with “Curious,” their first comeback ever.