YUMA from &TEAM wows on 'Masked Singer' with emotional performances, earning praise and trending on social media after his debut.
November/10/2025 11:59
&TEAM's YUMA showcased lyrical vocals and a heartfelt stage on 'Masked Singer', leaving a strong impression on viewers. YUMA appeared on MBC's 'Masked Singer' broadcast in Korea on the 9th under the nickname 'Neighbor's Red Bean Porridge'. In the first round, he chose Park Ji-yoon's 'Fantasy' and performed a duet stage with 'Bean Pod'. In the following solo stage, he passionately sang FTISLAND's 'Wind', captivating viewers with his delicate yet refreshing voice. The judging panel speculated about the identity of 'Neighbor's Red Bean Porridge', and when the mask was removed, the audience and panelists were filled with surprise and cheers. YUMA, who appeared after removing the mask, said, 'It was my first time participating in a Korean variety show alone, and I was nervous. I'm happy to have shown a bit of my charm.' Following this, he received praise for his fluent Korean, humbly stating, 'I practiced with the Korean member (EJ).' He also revealed that watching BTS's perfect stage as a child greatly influenced him to pursue being an idol. Immediately after the broadcast, 'YUMA from &TEAM' trended on X (formerly Twitter), receiving enthusiastic responses. Fans praised the song choice as perfect for his voice and noted the effort he put into practice. Recently, &TEAM released their first mini-album 'Back to Life' in Korea, marking a new leap in the K-POP scene. With the title track 'Back to Life', they achieved first place on SBS M's 'THE SHOW', MBC M's 'SHOW CHAMPION', and KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank', achieving a triple crown in music shows. They are expanding their global presence not only through music activities but also by appearing on variety shows.
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