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Arctic
Arctic (아틱) is the maknae of TUNEXX, IST Entertainment's 7-member boy group that debuted on March 3, 2026 with the mini album SET BY US ONLY. Born on October 9, 2008 in Thailand, he is the only Thai member in the group and one of two international members alongside Japanese member Taira.
At 17, Arctic is TUNEXX's youngest face and one of its most striking performers. He is ENFJ in MBTI, standing at 173 cm, and earned early recognition as a contestant on Boys II Planet (2025) -- the survival show that served as IST Entertainment's pipeline for TUNEXX's final lineup. His journey from Thailand to debuting with a Korean major-label group is one of the most compelling pre-debut stories among 2026 rookies.
Arctic trained at Hanlim Multi Art School alongside several of his future TUNEXX members, sharpening his Korean language skills and performance fundamentals before the group's formation. He debuted as one of the younger faces of the group's visual lineup, but quickly became known for his poise and stage confidence.
As the group's maknae and international bridge, Arctic carries a unique double weight: being the youngest while also representing TUNEXX's global identity. His presence speaks directly to the Southeast Asian fanbase that has become an increasingly important part of K-Pop's growth story.
1 articles2 creditsDebut: March 3, 2026Thai
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Fans Also Ask
What is Arctic's real name?
Arctic's real name is Peerawat Traiphukdee (Thai: พีรวัส ทรัพย์สุขดี). He was born on October 9, 2008, in Thailand, and is the only Thai member of TUNEXX, making him one of two international members in the seven-person boy group alongside Japanese member Taira.
What position does Arctic hold in TUNEXX?
Arctic is the maknae, the youngest member, of TUNEXX. He stands at 173 cm and is known for strong stage presence and confident performance energy. His MBTI is ENFJ, and he trained at Hanlim Multi Art School alongside several of his future bandmates.
How did Arctic gain recognition before his K-pop debut?
Arctic competed on Mnet's Boys II Planet survival show in 2025, representing IST Entertainment. He was eliminated in episode 8 after ranking 33rd, but the exposure built early international fan awareness that carried directly into his announcement as a TUNEXX member in January 2026.
When did TUNEXX officially debut?
TUNEXX debuted on March 3, 2026, with the mini album SET BY US ONLY under IST Entertainment. The group's seven members are Inhu, Donggyu, Taira, Sungjun, Zeon, Sihwan, and Arctic.
What was TUNEXX's first pre-debut release?
TUNEXX released the OST One Last Chance for the Korean drama No Tail To Tell on January 16, 2026. It was the group's first recorded pre-debut release and served as an early introduction to their sound before the official debut mini album arrived in March.
