K and JO of &TEAM will partially step back from activities due to personal commitments, but remain committed to the group.
October/25/2025 17:17
K and JO of &TEAM announced that they will be partially absent from future activities. Yesterday (24th), YX LABELS, to which &TEAM belongs, provided information about K and JO's future activities through the global fan platform Weverse. YX LABELS stated, 'Due to unavoidable personal activities, K and JO may find it difficult to participate in some schedules from mid-November 2025 to February 2026, including activities for the Korean 1st mini-album. We ask for the understanding of LUNE (the fans).' They further explained, 'K and JO have unwavering love and strong will for group activities and will strive to participate in group schedules as much as possible to meet with LUNE. We believe that this personal activity is an important process for each member and for the further growth of &TEAM.' &TEAM will make its Korean debut on October 28 with the 1st mini-album 'Back to Life.' [Full official comment from YX LABELS] Hello, this is YX LABELS. We sincerely thank all LUNE who always send great love and warm support to &TEAM. We would like to inform you about &TEAM's future activity plans. Due to unavoidable personal activities, K and JO may find it difficult to participate in some schedules from mid-November 2025 to February 2026, including activities for the Korean 1st mini-album. We ask for the understanding of LUNE. K and JO have unwavering love and strong will for group activities and will strive to participate in group schedules as much as possible to meet with LUNE. We believe that this personal activity is an important process for each member and for the further growth of &TEAM. Our company will continue to fully support all &TEAM members to excel in various fields and show a better version to LUNE. We ask for your continued warm support for the members' new challenges.
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