&Team
&Team
Japanese boy group
&Team (English: andTeam, Japanese: エンティーム, Korean: 앤팀; stylized in all caps) is a Japanese boy band based in Japan and South Korea formed by HYBE Labels Japan.[1] The group is composed of nine members: K, Fuma, Nicholas, EJ, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki.[2][3] They were formed through the reality-survival program &Audition – The Howling – as their label's first group. &Team released their debut single "Under the Skin" on November 21, 2022, and officially debuted with their first extended play First Howling: Me on December 7, 2022.[4]
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| Also known as | andTeam |
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| Years active | 2022 (2022)–present |
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| Website | https://www.andteam-official.jp/ |
The group's name, &Team, refers to "9 diverse members forming a team and connecting diverse worlds". They aim to be a group that grows while running towards tomorrow.[5]
2020–2022: Pre-debut activities and formation
K, Nicholas, EJ and Taki competed on the South Korean survival show I-Land in 2020 which produced boy-group Enhypen.[6] On January 1, 2021, Big Hit Japan announced the launch of the "Big Hit Japan Global Debut Project" to search for artists to debut as a group in Japan and become active worldwide.[7] On March 19, Big Hit Entertainment re-branded and re-structured into Hybe Corporation.[8] On April 26, K and EJ made cameo appearances in the music video for Enhypen's "Drunk-Dazed".[9]
On November 4, it was announced that K, Nicholas, EJ and Taki would participate as confirmed members of the planned group and would be joined by additional trainees to be selected through a new audition program.[10] &Audition – The Howling – began airing on July 9, 2022, and the nine final members were unveiled on September 3 via live broadcast from Tokyo.[11][12] On September 26, their fandom name was then announced to be LUNÉ.
2022–2023: Debut with First Howling: Me, first fanmeeting, "W.O.L.F. (Win Or Lose Fight)", "Blind Love", First Howling: WE and First Howling: NOW
Hybe Labels Japan announced that &Team would release their debut extended play (EP), First Howling: Me on December 7, 2022.[13] The group's self-variety show, &Team学園 (stylized and pronounced: &TEAM Gakuen), began airing on November 12; various guests were invited while viewers were able to see their debut preparations in South Korea and Japan.[8] On November 21, 2022, &Team released their first music video and digital single, titled "Under the Skin".[4] On December 5, 2022, a webtoon featuring the group's members, Dark Moon: The Grey City, was published.[14] Two days later, they released First Howling: Me alongside the music video for "Scent of You";[15] in the first week of its release, the EP sold 151,000 copies.[16]
On March 2, 2023, it was announced the group would hold their first Japanese fanmeeting tour 2023 &Team Fantour Luné Mare: Tsuki-Nami, from May 27 to June 16. On March 2, it was announced that members EJ, K, Nicholas, and Taki would release "W.O.L.F. (Win Or Lose Fight)" on March 16 as the soundtrack for their webtoon Dark Moon: The Grey City.
On May 7, &Team released "Blind Love" as the theme song of the NTV drama Dr. Chocolate.
&Team released their second extended play First Howling: We on June 14, 2023.[17][18] On May 14, the track list for their new mini album was released, revealing their title track "Firework".
On September 3, &TEAM held their first anniversary event &Team 1st Anniversary [縁 Day] in Japan, as well as in Seoul on September 9.
On November 15, the group released their first studio album First Howling: Now.[19] Following the release of the album on November 15, the album placed first on the Billboard Japan Hot albums and second on the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan.
On December 19, &Team announced that they would embark on a concert tour in 2024, titled First Paw Print. The tour will occur from January 21 to March 3 and will take place in seven Japanese cities and one South Korean city.[20]
2024: "Samidare"
On March 12, 2024, &TEAM announced that they will be releasing their first single on May 8. On April 6, the title of their first single album was revealed to be "Samidare".
- K (ケイ)
- Fuma (フウマ)
- Nicholas (王奕翔; ニコラス)
- EJ (변의주; ウィジュ) – Leader[21]
- Yuma (ユウマ)
- Jo (ジョウ)
- Harua (ハルア)
- Taki (タキ)
- Maki (マキ)
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [22] |
JPN Hot [23] | ||||
| First Howling: Now |
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2 | 1 | ||
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [22] |
JPN Hot [23] | ||||
| First Howling: Me |
Track listing
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1 | 1 | ||
| First Howling: We |
Track listing
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1 | 1 |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Hot [33] | |||
| 2022 | "Under the Skin" | 49 | First Howling: Me |
| "Scent of You" | — | ||
| 2023 | "Firework" | 93 | First Howling: We |
| "Road Not Taken" | — | ||
| "War Cry" | — | First Howling: Now | |
| "Dropkick" | — | ||
| 2024 | "Samidare" | TBA | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "W.O.L.F." (Win Or Lose Fight) | DARK MOON: THE GREY CITY OST (opening theme) |
| "Buzz Love" | Romance Before Debut OST (opening theme) | |
| "Blind Love" | Dr. Chocolate OST (opening theme) |
Reality programs
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | &Audition – The Howling – | YouTube, Hulu Japan, Nippon TV | Survival show featuring trainees aiming to become &Team members; eight episodes. | |
| Hybe Japan TV | Fuji TV | |||
| &Team Gakuen | Hulu Japan, Nippon TV | Variety show following &Team in South Korea and Japan as they prepare for their debut receive visits from various guests and seniors in the entertainment industry. | ||
| 2023 | The Breakthrough File | Nippon TV | Quiz variety program broadcast every Thursday on Nippon Television since October 25, 2018; with K and Harua. | |
| Super Invincible Class | "School variety" show focusing on social media and the latest trends of teenagers; with Maki. | |||
| Hirunandesu! | Nippon Television's live variety show; with Fuma and Jo | |||
| 2024 | Chidori Kamaitachi Hour | Nippon Television's live variety show with &Team members |
Special music programs
- Best Artist (December 12, 2022, Nippon TV)
- 2022 FNS Kayousai 2nd Night (December 12, 2022, Fuji TV)
- CDTV Live! Live! Christmas 4 Hours SP (December 12, 2022, TBS TV)
- CDTV Live! Live! New Year's Eve Special! 2022 → 2023 (December 31, 2022 – January 1, 2023, TBS TV)
- SBS Gayo Daejeon (December 12, 2023, SBS TV)
- KBS Song Festival (December 15, 2023, KBS TV)
- MBC Gayo Daejejeon (December 31, 2023, MBC TV)
Music videos
| Song title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Under the Skin" | 2022 | Seong Wonmo (Digipedi) | [36] |
| "Scent of You" | Myungbae (Zanybros) | [37] | |
| "Firework" | 2023 | Seong Wonmo (Digipedi) | [38] |
| "Road Not Taken" | Hong Jaehwan, Lee Hyesu (SWISHER) |
[39] | |
| "War Cry" | Seong Wonmo (Digipedi) | [40] | |
| "Dropkick" | Kim Intae (AFF) |
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2023 | Best Choice Award | &Team | Won | [41] |
| Best Emotive Award – Music | Won | [42] | |||
| Popularity Award – Singer (Male) | Nominated | [43] | |||
| Japan Gold Disc Award | Best 5 New Artists | Won | [44] | ||
| Universal Superstar Awards | 2024 | Universal Next Generation (Male) | Won |
Concert and tours
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2024 | Kyoto | Japan | Rohm Theatre Kyoto | [20] |
| January 27, 2024 | Fukuoka | Fukuoka Sun Palace Hotel and Hall | ||
| January 31, 2024 | Saitama | Sonic City | ||
| February 2, 2024 | Miyagi | Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi | ||
| February 7, 2024 | Kanagawa | Pacifico Yokohama | ||
| February 8, 2024 | ||||
| February 17, 2024 | Seoul | South Korea | KBS Arena | |
| February 18, 2024 | ||||
| February 28, 2024 | Aichi | Japan | Nagoya Congress Center Century Hall | |
| March 2, 2024 | Osaka | Orix Theater | ||
| March 3, 2024 | ||||
| March 6, 2024 | Kanagawa | Pacifico Yokohama | [45] | |
| March 7, 2024 |
Fan meetings
- 2023 &TEAM FANTOUR LUNÉ MARE: 月波 (TSUKI-NAMI)
| Year | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May 27–28 | Osaka Prefectural International Conference Center (Grand Cube Osaka), Japan |
| June 7–8 | Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater (Large Hall), Japan | |
| June 15–16 | Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall, Japan | |
| September 3 | Saitama Super Arena Community Arena, Japan | |
| September 9 | YES 24 Live Hall, Seoul, South Korea |
Showcase
- &Team Debut Showcase 'First Howling: Me' (December 8, 2022, Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium) YouTube: HYBE Labels
- &Team Showcase 'First Howling: 'We' (June 18, 2023, Roppongi Hills Arena in Tokyo) YouTube: HYBE Labels
- &Team 1st Album Showcase 'First Howling: Now' (November 16, 2023 in Tokyo) YouTube: HYBE Labels
Other events
| Year | Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 022 | December 13 | 2022 Asia Artist Awards | Nippon Gaishi Hall, Japan |
| December 30 | Countdown Japan 22/23 | Makuhari Messe, Japan | |
| 2023 | January 15 | ANNX Special Live 2023 | Yokohama Arena, Japan |
| January 28 | GMO Sonic 2023 | Saitama Super Arena, Japan | |
| March 11–12 | DUNK Showcase | Makuhari Messe, Japan | |
| May 14 | KCON 2023 Japan | Makuhari Messe, Japan | |
| June 11–12 | 2023 Weverse Con Festival | Olympic Park KSPO Dome, South Korea | |
| November 28 | 2023 MAMA Awards | Tokyo Dome, Japan | |
| December 2–3 | DUNK Showcase | Kyocera Dome, Japan | |
| December 14 | 2023 Asia Artist Awards | Philippine Arena, Philippines | |
| December 23 | BEAT AX Vol.1 | Ariake Arena, Japan | |
| 2024 | January 16–17 | BEAT AX Vol.2 | Yokohama Arena, Japan |
| April 13 | Golden Wave Concert | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Taiwan | |
| May 12 | KCON Japan 2024 | Zozo Marine Stadium, Japan |
- Benjamin, Jeff (December 9, 2022). "HYBE Signs First Japanese Group &TEAM: Watch Their Debut Music Videos". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- Indonesia, C. N. N. "&TEAM, Boyband Jepang dari HYBE Akan Debut 7 Desember". hiburan (in Indonesian). Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- "BTS弟分「&TEAM」最終順位1位はJO、2位はHARUA【練習生11人順位一覧】". Oricon (in Japanese). September 4, 2022. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- "「&AUDITION」のオリジナル2曲が急きょ配信開始、「&TEAM」のデビュー日が決定". Natalie 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- "BTSに続くグローバルグループ、&TEAMがデビュー". GQ JAPAN (in Japanese). December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- Natasha. "HYBE LABELS JAPAN所属K、NICHOLAS、EJ、TAKIの共同Twitterオープン！番組は来年放送（写真5枚 / ソロカットあり）". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved December 13, 2022.
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- "ENHYPEN's "Drunk-Dazed" Music Video Features a Very Special Cameo". Teen Vogue. April 26, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
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- "HYBE LABEL JAPAN初のグローバルボーイグループ「&TEAM」デビュー！ | Numero TOKYO". numero.jp. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- "「＆AUDITION」デビューメンバー決定「＆TEAM」として9人で活動、12・7デビュー - 韓国エンタメ : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com (in Japanese). Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- "Hybe Labels Japan's first boy band &Team to debut on Dec. 7". The Korea Herald. September 5, 2022. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- Frater, Patrick (December 6, 2022). "BTS-Backer Hybe Launches Webtoon 'Dark Moon: The Grey City' With Boy Band &Team". Variety. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- Ji-won, Choi (December 7, 2022). "Hybe's first Japanese band &Team makes global debut". The Korea Herald. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- "BTSの後輩・&TEAM、デビュー作『First Howling : ME』が「アルバム」1位【オリコンランキング】". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- "Boy band &TEAM set to release second EP in June". KoreaJoongAng Daily. April 6, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "'하이브 레이블즈' &TEAM, 6월 14일 컴백 확정..글로벌 시장 정조준". Star News (in Korean). May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- "앤팀 "언젠가 韓 음악방송 1위 목표"..하이브 성공 DNA 증명할 컴백[종합]". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- "&TEAM、初のコンサートツアービジュアル公開 来年1月から日本7ヶ所と韓国で開催" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- "앤팀 의주 "데뷔 6개월, 결속력 강해져...좋은 그룹으로 성장하고 있어"". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). June 18, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- Billboard Japan Hot Albums peak chart position:
- "First Howling: Me". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- "First Howling: We". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- "First Howling: Now". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- Japan physical sales figures for First Howling: Now
- "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-11" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- Japan digital sales figures for First Howling: Now
- 週間 デジタルアルバムランキング (2023年11月13日～2023年11月19日) [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking November 13, 2023 – November 19, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- 週間 デジタルアルバムランキング (2023年11月20日～2023年11月26日) [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking November 20, 2023 – November 26, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- "Japanese album certifications – &TEAM – First Howling: Now" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 18, 2024. Select 2023年12月 on the drop-down menu
- Japan physical sales figures for First Howling: Me
- "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2022-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-01" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- Japan digital sales figures for First Howling: Me
- "Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking December 5, 2022 – December 11, 2022" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- "Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking December 12, 2022 – December 18, 2022" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- "Japanese album certifications – &TEAM – First Howling: ME" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2023. Select 2022年12月 on the drop-down menu
- Accumulated sales for First Howling: We:
- 月間 アルバムランキング 2023年06月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking for June, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- 月間 アルバムランキング 2023年07月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking for July, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- Japan digital sales figures for First Howling: We
- "Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking June 12, 2023 – June 18, 2023" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- "Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking June 19, 2023 – June 25, 2023" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 28, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- "Japanese album certifications – &TEAM – First Howling: WE" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved August 6, 2023. Select 2023年06月 on the drop-down menu
- Peak chart positions on Billboard's Japan Hot 100:
- "Under the Skin". Billboard Japan. December 7–14, 2022. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- "Firework". Billboard Japan. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- "Boy band audition show by HYBE Labels Japan to air from July". Korea JoongAng Daily. March 9, 2022. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- Ikeuchi, Yuumi (December 12, 2022). "ジンによく似たメンバーも!? BTS・J-HOPEが&TEAMと交流". Cosmopolitan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- "&TEAM 'Under the skin' Official MV". Hybe Labels. November 21, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- "&TEAM 'Scent of you' Official MV". Hybe Labels. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- "&TEAM 'Firework' Official MV". Hybe Labels. June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- "&TEAM 'Road Not Taken' Official MV". Hybe Labels. July 11, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- "&TEAM 'War Cry' Official MV". Hybe Labels. November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- 뉴진스→임영웅, AAA 베스트 초이스상 수상 "이 순간 함께해 영광" [2023 AAA] [NewJeans → Lim Young Woong won AAA Best Choice Award "Honor to be with you at this moment" [2023 AAA]]. Star News Korea (in Korean). December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- 원어스·보이넥스트도어·앤팀, AAA 이모티브상 "값진 상 감사" [2023 AAA] [ONEUS, BOYNEXTDOOR, & &TEAM, AAA Emotive Award "Thank You for the Valuable Award" [2023 AAA]]. Star News Korea (in Korean). December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- "AAA 인기상 사전투표-가수" (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- "The Japan Gold Disc 2023 Winners" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- PERFECT. "&TEAM OFFICIAL SITE". &TEAM OFFICIAL SITE (in Japanese). Retrieved March 5, 2024.
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