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HYBE Imprint ABD Unveils Seven-Member Girl Group TUIDE

A public pre-debut event will test fan demand as ABD defines a distinct musical identity ahead of a later commercial debut.

Overview

  • ABD announced the group's name TUIDE, explained it is pronounced like “TIDE” and said it is inspired by the phrase “Tune the Tide” to signal the group's artistic aim.
  • The label described TUIDE’s signature sound as “Soultronic,” which it says fuses emotional soul melodies with refined electronic textures.
  • ABD published the seven member names — SEOHEE, SEOYEON, ELENA, JIA, SAKI, SEAH and YI HANI — without releasing full profiles or exact debut roles.
  • The group will hold a public pre-debut experience called TUIDE Exclusive Preview [Playground] on August 1–2 in Seoul with immersive zones, gifts and the act’s first public performance, and attendance will be selected via a raffle.
  • ABD positioned TUIDE as the label’s first act under president Jiwon No with Sung Soo Han leading creative production, and the formal commercial debut is planned for the second half of 2026 with the exact date still pending.