Universe (platform)

Universe (stylized as UNIVERSE; Korean: 유니버스) is a Korean mobile app and web platform created by international video game developer, NCSoft.
The global K-pop entertainment platform revealed all 14 of its participating artists individually from November 12, 2020 to April 2, 2021.
Development.
Ahead of its launch day, Universe surpassed four million pre-registered users on both the App Store and Google Play. As of January 21, 2021, K-pop fans from 188 countries around the world including South Korea, the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Brazil completed pre-registration with 80% of these users residing overseas. Two months after its launch, Universe achieved more than five million global downloads with a total 692 exclusive contents released.
Artists.
Iz*One.
Announced on November 12, 2020, girl group Iz*One was the first artist to join Universe. As both the group's first release through Universe and the first project under Universe Music, Iz*One released the single "D-D-Dance" on January 26, 2021.
Monsta X.
On November 13, 2020, boy group Monsta X was announced as the second artist to join Universe. As the group's first release through Universe, Monsta X is starring in the 10-episode Universe Original "Area 51: The Code". It is updated weekly following the launch of the Universe app on January 28, 2021.
The Boyz.
On November 14, 2020, boy group The Boyz was announced as the third artist to join Universe.
Kang Daniel.
Solo artist Kang Daniel was revealed as the fourth artist to join Universe on November 15, 2020. As his first release through Universe, Kang is starring in the 10-episode Universe Original "Agent Blackjack K". It is updated weekly following the launch of the Universe app on January 28, 2021.
(G)I-dle.
Announced on November 16, 2020, girl group (G)I-dle was the fifth artist to join Universe.
Ateez.
On November 17, 2020, boy group Ateez became the sixth artist to join Universe.
AB6IX.
On November 18, 2020, boy group AB6IX became the seventh artist to join Universe.
Astro.
On November 19, 2020, boy group Astro was the eighth artist to join Universe.
WJSN.
Announced on November 20, 2020, girl group WJSN was the ninth artist to join Universe.
CIX.
On November 21, 2020, boy group CIX became the tenth artist to join Universe.
Park Jihoon.
Solo artist Park Ji-hoon was revealed as the eleventh artist to join Universe on November 22, 2020.
Oh My Girl.
Oh My Girl became the twelfth artist to join Universe on April 2, 2021.
Cravity.
Cravity became the thirteenth artist to join Universe on April 2, 2021.
WEi.
WEi became the fourteenth artist to join Universe on April 2, 2021.
Brave Girls.
Brave Girls became the fifteenth artist to join the platform on May 24, 2021.
Drippin.
Drippin became the sixteenth artist to join the platform on May 24, 2021.
Universe Music.
All artists that have joined Universe will participate in its "Universe Music" series, with various content including music videos released each month.