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IST Entertainment to debut new 7-member boy group TUNEXX led by Park Dong Gyu of 'Boys II Planet'

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Posted by Susan-Han Wednesday, January 14, 2026 8,375

According to a media outlet reports on January 14 KST, IST Entertainment will debut a new 7-member boy group in March of this year.

The group has been named TUNEXX and will be led by 'Boys II Planet' alum Park Dong Gyu, who finished in 15th place on the survival program. 

This will mark IST Entertainment's first boy group debut in approximately 4 years since ATBO, who debuted in July of 2022 and disbanded in December of 2025. As an entertainment company, IST is most well-known for launching The Boyz. Since 2025, the company has undergone major restructuring in management, and it is now looking to reassemble a strong roster of talents in 2026. 

Stay tuned for more details on Park Dong Gyu's debut in TUNEXX, coming soon!

[UPDATE] 

As of January 15 KST, IST Entertainment has officially confirmed TUNEXX's debut in March. The group's lineup consists of 'Boys II Planet' alums Park Dong Gyu, Kim Si Hwan, Artic, and Kim In Hu. Ahead of their full-fledged debut, the 7-member group will release OST Part. 1 "One Last Chance" for the new SBS drama 'No Tail To Tell' on January 16 KST. 

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