TUNEXX Reveals Ambitions and First Signal ‘SET BY US ONLY’ at Debut Showcase

On the afternoon of the 3rd, at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul, TUNEXX’s debut mini-album showcase drew intense curiosity and high expectations. The seven-member group, led by faces from BOYS 2 PLANET—Dong-gyu, In-hu, Si-hwan, Artic—joined by new members Zeon, Taira, and Seong-jun, announced their determination to push boundaries under the team name TUNEXX. The name blends the signature keyword ‘TUNE’ with ‘X’ (Unclassified / Cross), signaling a pledge to step beyond fixed frames into their own domain. The showcased title track, ‘Proof That I’m Alive,’ was introduced as an electronic hip-hop track that clearly defines TUNEXX’s identity. Officials noted that lyrics for the song were co-written by Dong-gyu, Zeon, and Si-hwan, delivering a direct and distinctive expression and a message that even if they look different, they will shout that they are alive in their own way. Alongside this track, the group highlighted the appeal of other tracks and first revealed the album’s track ‘100%,’ in addition to the debut album’s lead. The debut album SET BY US ONLY is said to contain four tracks. At the showcase, besides the title track, they touched on the mood of the other tracks and explained that five members prepared moments of musical freedom within the music. It was noted that Dong-gyu, Zeon, and Si-hwan participated in writing lyrics for the title track and the other tracks, underscoring their confident ambitions as newcomers. As they approach their debut, their message is clear: they will not stay within boundaries but prove their survival and identity in their own way, a resolve reflected in the album title SET BY US ONLY. The group centers on members from BOYS 2 PLANET, while new members Taira and Seong-jun broaden the lineup, signaling growth. Meanwhile, many industry officials who attended the showcase were...