Filipinos continue to shine in the K-pop industry. Elisia Parmisano, Gehlee Dangca, and Jin Hyeonju, all of Filipino descent, are set to debut in the upcoming girl group UNIS. This exciting development comes from the survival show Universe Ticket. It featured a fierce competition among 82 female trainees, each aspiring to become K-pop idols. The top eight finalists earned spots in this new group, which will be managed by F&F Entertainment.
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Filipino celebrities congratulated Elisia
The Universe Ticket judging panel included Girls Generation’s Hyoyeon, Rian of the dance crew La Chica, singer-actress Kim Sejeong, and singer-songwriters Adora and Younha. Their expertise and insights were instrumental in determining the final lineup of UNIS. After the show’s finale, photos of the chosen eight were posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Elisia’s journey on Universe Ticket was exceptional. She became the first contestant to reach the “P” level with 553,493.4 fan votes and a total of 781,987.1 points. This guaranteed her a spot in UNIS. Several well-known Filipino celebrities, including Marian Rivera and Regine Velasquez, congratulated her on social media.
Regine shared a touching Instagram post celebrating Elisia’s success. Along with a photo of herself and a younger Elisia, she wrote: “This little girl is all grown up now and making a name for herself in the K-pop world. Congratulations, Elisia, we are very proud of you.” Regine also tagged Elisia‘s Instagram account in the post. Similarly, Marian gave a shoutout to the trainee on her Instagram Stories, saying, “Ipagpatuloy mo ‘yang mga pangarap na ‘yan at alam kong marami ka pang magagawa at mararating (Keep pursuing those dreams, for I know you can accomplish much more and go much further).”
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In good company
The show’s finale also saw the success of two other Filipinos: Gehlee Dangca and Filipino-Korean Jin Hyeonju. Hyeonju, who represented Korea on the show, had previously debuted as Belle in the girl group cignature. Born on November 3, 2001, she brings a unique skill set to UNIS, including her disciplined lifestyle. She’s a fan of Disney and the color pink, and her inspirations are Girls Generation’s Seohyun and her parents.
Born on August 19, 2007, Gehlee is a talented performer who also participated in beauty pageants in the Philippines. Her hobbies include drawing, reading, and playing video games. She owns a husky named Meiji and is fluent in English, Filipino, and Korean. Her MBTI type is INFP.
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Universe Ticket Episode 10 *Last Episode* full episode [ENG SUB]
The UNIS lineup is completed by Korean members Bang Yunha, Oh Yoona, and Lim Seowon, as well as Kotoko and Nana from Japan.
The addition of Elisia, Gehlee, and Hyeonju to UNIS highlights the increasing presence of Filipinos in the K-pop scene. They’re in good company with Chanty of Lapillus, solo artist Kriesha Chu, and the all-Filipino boy group HORI7ON. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: These girls made Filipinos everywhere proud. Source: X/@_universeticket.