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Who is &TEAM

&TEAM is a boy group that debuted under HYBE Labels Japan following an audition program titled “&Audition -The Howling-“. At the time of debut, all 9 members of the group made a strong impression to netizens thanks to their warm and youthful appearance.

The group’s name, &TEAM, carries the meaning of “9 diverse members forming a team and connecting diverse worlds”.

&TEAM’s Biography

  • Group Name: &TEAM (Korean: 앤팀, Japanese: エンティーム, English: andTeam)
  • Fandom name: LUNÉ
  • Debut date: December 7th, 2022
  • Number of Members: 9
  • Members: EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki
  • Label: HYBE Labels Japan

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&TEAM’s Career

Predebut

Among the members, K, Nicholas, EJ, and Taki competed on the South Korean survival show “I-Land” in 2020, which produced lead to the formation of boy-group ENHYPEN. Then, K and EJ appeared as cameos in the MV for ENHYPEN’s “Drunk-Dazed”, drawing attention.

In November 2021, K, Nicholas, EJ and Taki were announced to become members of a planned boy group in Japan, joined by additional members selected through an audition program. Eventually, said audition program, “&Audition – The Howling –”, began airing on July 9, 2022, with Fuma, Yuma, Jo, Harua, and Maki being the finalists.

Debut as &TEAM

&Team eventually made their debut with the EP “First Howling: Me” on December 7, 2022. Prior to that, they appeared on the variety show “&Team Gakuen”, which began airing on November 12. The group also dropped their 1st MV and digital single “Under the Skin” within the same month. Additionally, a webtoon featuring the group’s members, titled “Dark Moon: The Grey City” was released on December 5.

The boy group later commenced their 1st Japanese fanmeeting tour “&Team Fantour Luné Mare: Tsuki-Nami” in May 2023. They have since consistently release new music, achieving decent successes in Japan.

In January 2025, it was announced that &TEAM will be making their film debut with an appearance in live-action film “Ya Boy Kongming! THE MOVIE”, which is set for release in April. They are now preparing for their single “Go in Blind”, set for release on April 23.

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EJ

&TEAM’s Discography

Studio albums

  • First Howling : NOW (2023)
  • Yukiakari (2024)

Mini albums

  • First Howling : ME (2022)
  • First Howling : WE (2023)

Single albums

  • “Samidare” (2024)
  • “Aoarashi” (2024)
  • “Go in Blind” (2025)

Digital singles

  • “Scent of you” (2022)
  • “Maybe” (2024)
  • “Koegawari” (2024)
  • “Jyuugoya” (2024)
  • “Extraordinary Day” (2025)

OSTs

  • “Buzz Love” (2022)
  • “W.O.L.F. (Win Or Lose Fight)” (2023)
  • “Blind Love” (2023)
  • “Beat the Odds” (2024)
  • “Meme” (2024)
  • “Feel the Pulse” (2024)
  • “Magic Hour / Wonderful World” (2025)
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Harua

&TEAM’s Controversies & Rumors

Controversial Fansign

Previously in 2023, a fansign of &TEAM came under criticism after it was reported that staff of HYBE was touching the chests and touching the underwear of attending fans. As backlash intensifies, the event organizer had to issue an official apology.

Plagiarizing

In 2024, &TEAM faced accusations of copying various elements from SM Entertainment boy group EXO, from the slogan to their comeback outfits, choreography, and their use of silhouette formations.

Additionally, there were previous accusations of &TEAM copying a signature choreography from SEVENTEEN’s “Rock With You”.

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Nicholas

Dating Rumors

Back in 2024, a Japanese media site reported that LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha and &TEAM’s K had been in a relationship since 2022. However, HYBE later refuted these claims.

&TEAM’s Ambition to Become a Global Artist like BTS

&TEAM has recently held a press conference in Japan to announce the group’s debut date. At the press conference, the members had time to share their feelings and goals that they want to achieve in the future.

Taki shared his wish for a close friendship between the group members, saying, “I want us to become a family where I can count on at all times.”

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Taki

The members of &TEAM chose BTS, the senior group of their management company, as their role model.

Maki showed his strong determination by saying, “I want to become a world-class artist“, and Kei said, “I will work hard and try my best to be able to appear on the Billboard charts like BTS sunbaenim.“

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Maki

At the time the “&AUDITION – The Howling” audition was broadcast, the stages featuring &TEAM members received a lot of love and they were later nicknamed ‘BTS’ younger brother’ by the audience of the show.