&Team

&Team (English: andTeam, Japanese: エンティーム, Korean: 앤팀; stylized in all caps) is a Japanese boy band based in 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]

&Team
エンティーム / 앤팀
Also known asandTeam
Genres
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels
Members
  • K
  • Nicholas
  • EJ
  • Taki
  • Jo
  • Harua
  • Maki
  • Yuma
  • Fuma
Websitehttps://www.andteam-official.jp/

Name

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]

History

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]

2022–present: Debut with First Howling: Me and their second EP First Howling: We

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]

&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".

Members
  • K (ケイ)
  • Fuma (フウマ) – Sub-Leader
  • Nicholas (ニコラス)
  • EJ (ウィジュ) – Leader[19]
  • Yuma (ユウマ)
  • Jo (ジョウ)
  • Harua (ハルア)
  • Taki (タキ)
  • Maki (マキ)

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
First Howling: Now
  • Released: November 15, 2023
  • Label: Hybe Japan, Universal Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 TBA

Extended plays
List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
JPN
[20]		 JPN
Hot
[21]
First Howling: Me
Track listing
  1. "Under the Skin"
  2. "Scent of You"
  3. "Buzz Love" (バズ恋))
  4. "The Final Countdown" (&Team version)
 1 1
  • JPN: 181,729 (Phy.)[22]
  • JPN: 1,858 (Dig.)[23]
First Howling: We
Track listing
  1. "Firework"
  2. "Road Not Taken"
  3. "The Moon Is Beautiful, Isn't It?" (月が綺麗ですね)
  4. "Blind Love"
  5. "Firework" (Korean version)
  6. "Scent of You" (Korean version)
 11
  • JPN: 187,235 (Phy.)[25]
  • JPN: 1,349 (Dig.)[26]
  • RIAJ (Phy.): Platinum[27]

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
Hot
[28]
"Under the Skin" 2022 49 First Howling: Me
"Scent of You" —
"Firework" 2023 93 First Howling: We
"Road Not Taken" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances
Title Year Album
"W.O.L.F." (Win Or Lose Fight) 2023 DARK MOON: THE GREY CITY OST (opening theme)
"Blind Love" Dr. Chocolate OST (opening theme)

Filmography

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.
[29]
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.
[30]
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 Nippon TV "School variety" show focusing on social media and the latest trends of teenagers; with Maki.
Hirunandesu! Nippon TV Nippon Television's live variety show; with Fuma and Jo

Special music programs
  • Best Artist (December 12, 2022, NTV)
  • 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, TBS TV)
  • CDTV Live! Live! (January 1, 2023, TBS TV)

Videography

Music videos
Song title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Under the Skin" 2022 Seong Wonmo (Digipedi) [31]
"Scent of You" Myungbae (Zanybros) [32]
"Firework" 2023 Seong Wonmo (Digipedi) [33]
"Road Not Taken" [34]

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Japan Gold Disc Award 2023 Best 5 New Artists &Team Won [35]

Performances

Showcase
  • &Team Debut Showcase 'First Howling: Me' (December 8, 2022, Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium) YouTube: Hybe Labels

Other events
Year Date Event Venue
2022 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

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

References
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  21. Billboard Japan Hot Albums peak chart position:
  22. Japan physical sales figures for First Howling: Me
  23. Japan digital sales figures for First Howling: Me
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  25. Accumulated sales for First Howling: We:
  26. Japan digital sales figures for First Howling: We
  27. "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
  28. Peak chart positions on Billboard's Japan Hot 100:
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  31. "&TEAM 'Under the skin' Official MV". Hybe Labels. November 21, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  32. "&TEAM 'Scent of you' Official MV". Hybe Labels. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  33. "&TEAM 'Firework' Official MV". Hybe Labels. June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  34. "&TEAM 'Road Not Taken' Official MV". Hybe Labels. July 11, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  35. "The Japan Gold Disc 2023 Winners" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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