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 currents of the music scene themselves. The group met with reporters Monday at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District, where the members introduced the album and spoke about their debut. They showed little sign of nerves, greeting the press in bright, assured voices. "I'm thrilled to be making the debut I dreamed of," Seah said. "I want to show refreshing performances and give audiences something to enjoy." Elena, who is from the United States, said she has loved singing since she was young and was drawn to R&B. "As a member of TUIDE, I want to show a lot of that groovy tone," she said. Saki, who is from Japan, said debuting in Korea had been her dream since childhood. "It feels like a dream to