Lun8 (Korean: 루네이트; RR: Runeiteu; MR: Runeit'ŭ; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Fantagio in 2023. The group consists of eight members: Chael, Jinsu, Takuma, Junwoo, Dohyun, Ian, Ji Eun-ho and Eunseop.[1] They debuted on June 15, 2023, with the extended playContinue?.
On March 22, 2023, Fantagio announced through a press release would debut a new boy group in the first half of that year, its first boy group since Astro in 2016 and its first overall idol group since Weki Meki in 2017.[7] 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.[3][6] 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).[8]
Lun8 signed with Japanese agency HIAN on June 13, 2023 ahead of their official debut.[9]
On June 15, 2023, Lun8 released their debut extended play Continue? alongside its lead singles "Voyager" and "Wild Heart".[10] The debut showcase was held on the same day.[11][12]
On November 17, Members Takuma, Junwoo, Dohyun, Ji Eun-ho and Eunseop teamed up as the group's first unit, Lun8wave.[13] The unit released the single "Playground" on November 22.[14]
Fantagio announced that Lun8 would released their second extended play, Buff on March 13.[15] Lun8 is set to make their Japanese debut on June 19, with the single "Evergreen".[16]
^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. Retrieved June 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^[종합]방시혁X비X지코 뭉친 '아이랜드', 진화된 오디션으로 Mnet 신뢰 회복할까 [[Comprehensive] 'I-Land', where Bang Si-hyuk X Rain X Zico are united, will Mnet's trust be restored through an evolved audition]. MK (in Korean). 24 June 2020. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
^ abKim Myung-mi (April 3, 2023). 판타지오8인조 보이그룹, 팀명 루네이트(LUN8) 확정[공식] [Fantagio 8-member boy group, team name Lun8 confirmed [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
^Kim Ji-hye (March 22, 2023). 판타지오, 新보이그룹 상반기 론칭..아스트로 이후7년만[공식] [Fantagio, launching a new boy group in the first half of the year..7 years after Astro [Official]]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim Ah-reum (June 1, 2023). '6월15일 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. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
^Jung, Ha-eun (February 14, 2024). 루네이트, 3월13일 ‘버프’로 컴백...무서운 상승세 잇는다 [Lun8 makes a comeback on March 13 with 'Buff'...A frightening upward trend continues] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved February 14, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim, Soo-jin (May 13, 2024). '판타지오 신인' 루네이트, 6월19일 日 정식 데뷔 확정 [공식] [‘Fantagio rookie’ Lun8 confirms official debut in Japan on June 19th [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved May 23, 2024 – via Naver.
^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. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
^@secret video.club (June 21, 2023). "루네이트 (LUN8) - 'VOYAGER' MV". Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023 – via Instagram.
^이준호·뉴진스·세븐틴·스키즈·임영웅, AAA '대상'..뉴진스6관왕 '최다'[2023 AAA][종합] [Lee Junho, NewJeans, Seventeen, SKZ, Lim Young-woong, AAA 'Grand Prize'.. NewJeans 6 Champions 'Most' [2023 AAA] [Comprehensive]]. Star News (in Korean). December 14, 2023. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.