Unis releases new song 'GimmeSummer☆' in collaboration with Ichigo Ichie

The group Unis has kicked off its global activities by unveiling a special collaboration with the Japanese group Ichigo Ichie. Through the special collaboration lyric video for 'GimmeSummer☆,' a collaboration with Ichigo Ichie, Unis captured fans' attention by visually conveying the song's unique atmosphere.

Unis's New Musical Color in Partnership with Ichigo Ichie

To enhance the musical quality of the collaboration track 'GimmeSummer☆,' a large team of professional producers participated in the project. Kanata Okajima and Carlos K. laid the foundation for the song by handling the lyrics and composition, while pw.a and Carlos K. were in charge of the arrangement, adding density to the sound. This project is the result of a special musical exchange between Unis and the Japanese group Ichigo Ichie, which is under Mindwave Co., Ltd.

The released special collaboration lyric video features animation produced by the animator Emumero. The video visually implements the song's lyrics and musical flow, delivering the song's emotions more multidimensionally through the lyric video format. Through this video, fans were able to intuitively experience the melody and lyrics of the collaboration track, encountering a new musical experience.

Release of First Japanese Mini Album 'UNI☆Sparkle!' and Global Moves

The release of this collaboration track is a strategic move ahead of the release of Unis's first Japanese mini album, 'UNI☆Sparkle!' The album is scheduled for official release on July 31, 2026, and this collaboration signals Unis's full-scale movement toward the Japanese market. Unis is expected to further solidify the group's identity through this album.

Unis is expanding its touchpoints with its global fandom by operating various official SNS channels, including YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Weverse, and Weibo. In particular, the group maintains detailed communication by operating a separate JP X channel for local Japanese fans, and these multifaceted channel activities are serving to heighten anticipation for the upcoming album release.

A Signal for Attacking the Global Market Through Collaboration

This meeting between Unis and Ichigo Ichie is expected to be a significant milestone for establishing a foothold in the Japanese music market, going beyond a simple collaboration. This result, presented by Unis under FnF Entertainment through a collaboration with a Japanese group, serves as an indicator of the direction for their future global activities.

Industry experts and fans are focusing their attention on how the mini album 'UNI☆Sparkle!', to be released on July 31, 2026, and this 'GimmeSummer☆' collaboration will change and influence Unis's future global trajectory.