TUNEXX Debuts with First Mini Album "SET BY US ONLY"

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Emerging with a bold creative vision and a sound all their own, rookie boy group TUNEXX marks their debut with mini album SET BY US ONLY — a powerful introduction that captures the group’s identity, ambition, and artistic freedom. TUNEXX 1st Mini Album - SET BY US ONLY is out now on all major streaming platforms via IST Entertainment and Kakao Entertainment — listen HERE, watch the “I’m Alive” MV HERE.

Formed under IST Entertainment, TUNEXX — comprised of members Donggyu, Inhu, Taira, Sungjun, Zeon, Sihwan, and Arctic — unites seven distinct personalities and musical colors into one cohesive frequency. Members Donggyu, Inhu, Sihwan, and Arctic first gained recognition through Mnet’s global audition program Boys II Planet, where they showcased their performance abilities to an international audience, while the remaining members complete the lineup with fresh energy and dynamic range.

The group’s name TUNEXX originates from the slogan “TUNE IN TO OUR FREQUENCY,” combining “TUNE” with “X,” a symbol of the unclassified and the undefined. Their name is a declaration of their intent to transcend boundaries and forge their own path. Positioned as a performance-driven global boy group centered on empathy and communication, TUNEXX represents confidence, freedom, and self-defined cool.

SET BY US ONLY captures the moment seven artists, united by their passion for music, begin shaping the world in their own way. Across four tracks, the album reflects the members’ most honest emotions and their determination to move forward freely and unapologetically. Members Donggyu, Zeon, and Sihwan participated in the lyric-writing, adding a deeply personal layer of sincerity to the project.

The focus track “I’m Alive” is an electronic hip-hop anthem that defines TUNEXX’s core identity. Built on sleek, modern production, the track contrasts sharp rap delivery with melodic vocal sections before culminating in a striking emotional outro. The song delivers a resonant message of individuality, resilience, and the courage to exist on one’s own terms.

“100%” delivers a confident statement of intent, driven by an old-school funk-inspired sample and bold 808 bassline, allowing each member’s distinct tone to shine. “Obsessed” leans into smooth R&B textures layered over rhythmic guitar grooves, highlighting vocal maturity and emotional nuance. Closing the project, “Twenty Something” captures the spirit of youth on the verge of transformation with an uplifting band-driven sound — symbolizing growth, possibility, and the shared journey between TUNEXX and their fans.

With SET BY US ONLY, TUNEXX take their first step — setting their own pace, defining their own sound, and sending their first signal to a global audience. As seven unique colors merge into one frequency, TUNEXX invites listeners everywhere to tune in at the beginning of a journey defined not by convention, but by conviction.