&Team
&Team | |
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| Genres | J-pop |
| Years active | 2022–present |
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| Website | https://www.andteam-official.jp/ |
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&Team (Japanese: アンドチーム, Hangul: 엔팀; stylized as &TEAM) is a Japanese boy group belonging to Hybe Labels Japan.[1] The group is composed of nine members: K, Nicholas, EJ, Taki, Jo, Harua, Maki, Yuma, and Fuma.[2][3] &Team was formed through the reality-survival program &Audition – The Howling. The group pre-released their debut single "Under the Skin" on November 21, 2022, preceding their debut extended play First Howling : ME, which was released on December 7, 2022.[4]
Name
The group name "&TEAM" refers to "9 diverse members are connected with &, connecting people with people, people with the world, connecting with fans, and connecting fans with fans. We will become a community of destinies and grow into a better self. For this reason, we gather individual energies and continue to exceed our own limits.”[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 boygroup 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 Music 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
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 Gakuen, (stylized and pronounced: &TEAM Gakuen) started airing on November 12; various guests were invited while viewers were able to see their debut preparations in 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 based on &Team titled "Dark Moon: The Grey City" was released.[14] On December 7, 2022, &Team made their official debut, releasing the music video for "Scent of You".[15] Within the first week of its release, First Howling : ME sold 151,000 copies.[16]
Members
- K (ケイ)
- Nicholas (ニコラス)
- EJ (ウィジュ)
- Taki (タキ)
- Jo (ジョウ)
- Harua (ハルア)
- Maki (マキ)
- Yuma (ユウマ)
- Fuma (フウマ)
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [17] | |||
| First Howling: Me |
Track listing
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Filmography
Reality Programs
| Year | event date | performance name | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | &Audition – The Howling | YouTube, Hulu Japan, Nippon TV | Trainee documentary competition show showing the journey of trainees who aim to debut. 8 episodes. | [18] |
| 2022 | &Team Gakuen | YouTube, Hulu Japan, Nippon TV | Variety show where &Team reveal their life in Korea and Japan in preparation for their debut. They are also visited by various guests and seniors from the entertainment. | [19] |
Videography
Music videos
| Song title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Under the Skin" | 2022 | Seong Wonmo (DIGIPEDI) | [20] |
| "Scent of You" | MYUNGBAE (ZANYBROS) | [21] |
Performances
Showcase
- &TEAM DEBUT SHOWCASE 'First Howling: ME' (December 8, 2022, Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium) YouTube: HYBE LABELS
Other events
| Year | event date | performance name | venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | December 13th | 2022 Asia Artist Awards | Japan Nippon Gaishi Hall |
| December 30th | COUNTDOWN JAPAN 22/23 | Makuhari Messe , Japan | |
| 2023 | January 15th | ANNX Special Live 2023 | Yokohama Arena , Japan |
| January 28th | GMO SONIC 2023 | Saitama Super Arena , Japan |
References
- ↑ Benjamin, Jeff; Benjamin, Jeff (2022-12-09). "HYBE Signs First Japanese Group &TEAM: Watch Their Debut Music Videos". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ↑ Indonesia, C. N. N. "&TEAM, Boyband Jepang dari HYBE Akan Debut 7 Desember". hiburan (in Bahasa Indonesia). Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ↑ "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 日本語). 2022-09-04. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 "「&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 日本語). Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Nast, Condé (2022-12-16). "BTSに続くグローバルグループ、&TEAMがデビュー". GQ JAPAN (in 日本語). Retrieved 2022-12-20.
- ↑ Inc, 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 日本語). Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ↑ "「I-LAND」出演ケイら5人、Big Hit Japanから2021年にデビュー決定!オーディションで追加メンバーを募集". Kstyle. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "BTS Label Big Hit Entertainment Plans Name Change to HYBE Corporation". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "ENHYPEN's "Drunk-Dazed" Music Video Features a Very Special Cameo". Teen Vogue. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ↑ Chin, Carmen (2021-11-04). "BTS' agency HYBE announces plans to debut new groups in the US and Japan". NME. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ↑ "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 2022-09-05.
- ↑ "「&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 日本語). Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ↑ "Hybe Labels Japan's first boy band &Team to debut on Dec. 7". Korea Herald. September 5, 2022. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Frater, Patrick (2022-12-06). "BTS-Backer Hybe Launches Webtoon 'Dark Moon: The Grey City' With Boy Band &Team". Variety. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ↑ Ji-won, Choi (2022-12-07). "Hybe's first Japanese band &Team makes global debut". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ↑ "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 2022-12-22.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "週間 アルバムランキング". Oricon (in 日本語). Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Boy band audition show by HYBE Labels Japan to air from July". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2022-03-09. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ikeuchi, Yuumi (2022-12-12). "ジンによく似たメンバーも!? BTS・J-HOPEが&TEAMと交流". Cosmopolitan (in 日本語). Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ↑ "&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.
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