{
  "id": 2987391,
  "title": "HYBE's new girl group TUIDE begins its journey with 'soultronic' music",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/hybes-new-girl-group-tuide-begins-its-journey-with-soultronic-music-2987391",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260824/hybes-new-girl-group-tuide-begins-its-journey-with-soultronic-music"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HYBE's newest girl group TUIDE kicked off its musical journey with a soulful electronic sound on Monday. The seven-member ensemble, comprising Seohee, Seoyeon, Elena, Jia, Saki, Seah and Yi Hani, released their debut EP titled \"TUNE & PLAY\". The group's name derives from the phrase \"tune the tide\", which encapsulates their ambition to steer the music scene themselves. During a press conference at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District, the members introduced the album and spoke enthusiastically about their debut, showing no signs of nerves. Seah expressed her thrill at making the debut she had always dreamed of, stating her goal to deliver refreshing performances. Elena, joining from the United States, shared her love for R&B and her aspiration to infuse a groovy tone into their performances. Saki, hailing from Japan, revealed that debuting in Korea had been her childhood dream, describing the moment as a dream come true.",
  "summary": "TUIDE, the first act from ABD, a new HYBE subsidiary dedicated to girl groups, made its debut Monday with the EP \"TUNE & PLAY,\" arriving with the stated ambition of becoming 2026's top new act. The seven-member group is made up of Seohee, Seoyeon, Elena, Jia, Saki, Seah and Yi Hani. Its name comes from the phrase \"tune the tide,\" reflecting what the members describe as their intent to steer the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "HYBE's new girl group TUIDE begins its journey with 'soultronic' music",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/hybes-new-girl-group-tuide-begins-its-journey-with-soultronic-music",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:57:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Hybe's new girl group Tuide debuts with EP 'Tune & Play'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/hybes-new-girl-group-tuide-debuts-with-ep-tune-play",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:07:26.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}