Lun8 (Korean: 루네이트;RR: Runeiteu; stylized inall caps) is a South Koreanboy band formed byFantagio in 2023. The group consists of eight members: Yuma, Chael, Jinsu, Takuma, Junwoo, Dohyun, Ian, and Ji Eun-ho. Former member Eunseop left the group in January 2025, while Yuma was added to the group in February 2025, They debuted on June 15, 2023, with theextended playContinue?.
On March 22, 2023, Fantagio announced through apress release would debut a new boy group in the first half of that year, its first boy group sinceAstro in 2016 and its first overall idol group sinceWeki Meki in 2017.[6] On April 1, Fantagio released the group's logo motion and the group's name as Lun8, as well as opening their social media accounts.[2][5] The eight members of the group were revealed individually starting on April 4 (in order: Ian, Junwoo, Takuma, Jinsu, Eunseop, Chael, Ji Eun-ho and Dohyun).[7]
Lun8 signed with Japanese agency HIAN on June 13, 2023, ahead of their official debut.[8] On June 15, 2023, Lun8 released their debutEP,Continue?, alongside its lead singles "Voyager" and "Wild Heart".[9] The debut showcase was held on the same day.[10][11] In November 2023, Lun8's first sub-unit, Lun8wave was formed with members Takuma, Junwoo, Dohyun, Ji Eun-ho and Eunseop.[12] The unit released the single "Playground" on November 22.[13] In February 2024, Fantagio announced that Lun8 would released their second extended play,Buff on March 13.[14] In May 2024, Lun8 was set to make their Japanese debut on June 19, with the single "Evergreen".[15] In July 2024, Fantagio announced that Lun8 would be releasing their third EP titledAwakening on August 14.[16] In November 2024, Lun8 announced that they would be releasing their second Japanese single "Together Forever" on December 18.[17]
2025–present: Line-up changes,Butterfly and European tour
In January 2025, Fantagio announced that members Dohyun and Ji Eun-ho would temporarily halt all group activities to prioritise their health while Eunseop ended his activities with group.[18]
In February 2025, Fantagio announced that Lun8 will be releasing their first single albumButterfly this month.[19] On February 6, Fantagio announced that Yuma, a formerFantasy Boys contestant, would officially join the group for their European tour scheduled in April.[20]
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^Kim Ji-hye (April 14, 2023).'판타지오 新보이그룹' 루네이트, 단체 프로필 첫 공개..비주얼 시너지 ['Fantagio's new boy group' Lun8, group profile first revealed...visual synergy].Herald POP (in Korean).Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. RetrievedJune 15, 2023 – viaNaver.
^Kim Ah-reum (June 1, 2023).'6월 15일 데뷔' 루네이트, 8인 개인컷 공개 완료...깨어난 질주 본능 ['June 15th debut' LUN8, 8 individual cuts released... Awakened Running Instinct].Ajunews (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. RetrievedJune 1, 2023.
^Jung, Ha-eun (February 14, 2024).루네이트, 3월 13일 ‘버프’로 컴백...무서운 상승세 잇는다 [Lun8 makes a comeback on March 13 with 'Buff'...A frightening upward trend continues] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. RetrievedFebruary 14, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Kim, Soo-jin (May 13, 2024).'판타지오 신인' 루네이트, 6월 19일 日 정식 데뷔 확정 [공식] [‘Fantagio rookie’ Lun8 confirms official debut in Japan on June 19th [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. RetrievedMay 23, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Han, Hae-sun (July 17, 2024).루네이트, 8월 14일 미니 3집 'AWAKENING' 발매 확정 [Lun8 confirms release of 3rd Mini Album 'AWAKENING' on August 14th] (in Korean). Star News. RetrievedJuly 18, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Jeong, Won-hee (January 21, 2025).루네이트, 도현·지은호 활동 중단→은섭 탈퇴[공식] [Lun8, Dohyun and Ji Eun-ho cease activities→Eunseop leaves [Official]].Celuv Media (in Korean). RetrievedJanuary 22, 2025.
^Ahn, Tae-hyun (February 1, 2025).루네이트, 2월 중 신곡 '나비' 발매...6개월 만의 컴백 [Lun8 to release new song 'Butterfly' in February...Comeback after 6 months].News1 (in Korean). RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025.
^Yoon Gi-baek (June 15, 2023).루네이트 "데뷔 꿈 이뤄 기뻐... 존재감 각인시킬 것" [Lun8 "I'm happy to make my debut... I'm going to make my mark"].E-Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. RetrievedJune 15, 2023.
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