Gehlee Dangca Release New Solo Single “Closer”
The former UNIS member recently returned to the Philippines to pursue her solo career after concluding her group activities in South Korea.
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Gehlee Dangca, known by her stage name GEHLEE, has officially launched her solo career with the release of her debut solo single, “Closer.”
Released on October 23, 2026 under Universal Records Philippines, the track was composed by Artstrong Clarion, who also served as a lyricist alongside GEHLEE. Production was handled by Artstrong Clarion, Kenneth Clark Ponce, and Prince Silagan, with Madeindvn serving as the mixing engineer and jikamarie as the vocal producerProducerThe person who guides the creative and technical process of making a recording, shaping its sound, arrangement, and overall quality. Producers can write, compose, engineer, and direct performances, and aGo to Producer Glossary.
Officially announced on October 20, 2026, the news arrived following the former K-popK-PopA genre of South Korean popular music known for polished production, intricate choreography, and elaborate visuals, built around trainee systems and global fandoms. K-pop has a huge following in theGo to K-Pop Glossary idol’s return to the Philippines after the disbandment of her group, UNIS.
On September 29, 2026, it was announced that GEHLEE will be pursuing her solo career under her recording label Universal Records Philippines, in partnership with GLXY Talent Mangement and Star Horizon TV Production.
Aside from her music release, the 19-year-old artist has been heavily rumored to join the Philippine television reality competition show, Pinoy Big Brother, with fans looking forward to her local media appearances and solo endeavors.
Formerly a member of the South Korean-based girl groupGirl GroupA girl group refers to a multi-member female music act, a format central to P-pop's recent chart rise, featuring coordinated choreography and vocal arrangements. BINI's chart and streaming success hasGo to Girl Group Glossary UNIS, GEHLEE made her debut in 2024 after competing in the reality survival show, Universe Ticket. She was joined by Filipino-Korean leader Hyeonju, fellow Filipino member Elisia, Japanese members Nana and Kotoko, and Korean members Yunha, Yoona, and Seowon.
After more than two years of group activities, UNIS officially concluded their management contract with F&F Entertainment on September 26, 2026. The girl groupGirl GroupA girl group refers to a multi-member female music act, a format central to P-pop's recent chart rise, featuring coordinated choreography and vocal arrangements. BINI's chart and streaming success hasGo to Girl Group Glossary dedicated their final release, “Milky Way,” to their fans, EverAfter, which dropped on September 23, 2026.
Now, GEHLEE is embarking on her solo career in the Philippines with her debut solo single, “Closer,” officially out on digital streamingDigital StreamingThe delivery of music over the internet for immediate listening, without downloading a permanent copy, through services such as Spotify and Apple Music. Streaming has become the main way peopleGo to Digital Streaming Glossary platforms.
Listen to GEHLEE’s new single, “Closer,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Gehlee Dangca released her first-ever solo digital single, “Closer,” on October 23, 2026, as officially announced through her social media platforms on October 20.
Gehlee Dangca is pursuing her solo career under Universal Records Philippines, in partnership with GLXY Talent Management and Star Horizon TV Production, announced September 29, 2026.
Gehlee Dangca was formerly a member of South Korean-based girl group UNIS, which she joined after competing in the reality survival show Universe Ticket in 2024.
UNIS officially concluded their management contract with F&F Entertainment on September 26, 2026, following their final release, “Milky Way,” dedicated to fans on September 23.
Gehlee Dangca has been heavily rumored to join Philippine reality competition show Pinoy Big Brother, with fans anticipating her local media appearances alongside her solo music career.
