K from &TEAM will support the 70th New Year Ekiden 2026, bringing excitement to the race with his athletic experience.
December/26/2025 19:20
TBS will broadcast live the 'New Year Ekiden 2026' on January 1 (Thursday, holiday) from 8:30 AM. K from &TEAM has been appointed as a supporter for the commemorative event marking the 70th edition of 'New Year Ekiden 2026.' Following his role as a supporter in September's 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships,' he will help energize the fierce competition. K was a member of a strong ekiden team during his athlete days and was selected as a designated athlete due to his exceptional skills. Utilizing his unique perspective and knowledge as a former athlete, along with the reporting skills he demonstrated at the 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships,' he aims to convey the charm of the athletes and the competition to the fullest. On race day, he will report on the fierce battles from the start and finish points at Gunma Prefectural Office and relay stations. The 'New Year Ekiden' will take place on New Year's Day 2026, covering a total distance of 100 km across seven sections in Gunma Prefecture, featuring world-class competition worthy of determining Japan's best at the start of the new year, with notable entries including Ryuji Miura, who placed 8th in the 3000m steeplechase at the Tokyo World Championships, seven representatives from the Tokyo World Championships, six from the Paris Olympics, and seven of the top ten marathon record holders in history. ◆ Comment from K of &TEAM I am K from &TEAM, serving as a supporter for TBS's 'New Year Ekiden' commemorative event. I had the honor of being a supporter at the 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships,' and I never imagined my experience would lead to such a significant role. I am honored to be involved in the 70th 'New Year Ekiden 2026.' I will do my best to convey the tension and excitement of the scene to the viewers! Let's get excited together! ■ Broadcast Information 'New Year Ekiden 2026' Broadcast Date: January 1, 2026 (Thursday, holiday) from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM *Except for some regions from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM 【Participants】 Commentators: Tetsuhiko Kan, Naoko Takahashi, Tsuyoshi Ogata, Akemi Masuda; Commemorative event supporter: K (from &TEAM); Announcer: Etsuo Shinta (TBS announcer): 'Center commentary'; Fumiyasu Sato (TBS announcer): 'Car 1'; Kazuto Kumazaki (TBS announcer): 'Car 2'; Masatoshi Nanba (TBS announcer): 'Car 3'; Shintaro Saito (TBS announcer): 'Bike'; Mitsuki Ozawa (TBS announcer): 'Takasaki/Ota relay station'; Ryosuke Ito (TBS announcer): 'Isesaki/Kiryu relay station'; Takayuki Furuta (TBS announcer): 'Ojima/Nishikubo relay station'; Reporters: Nana Mitarai (TBS announcer): 'MC/Report/Victory Interview'; Mera Urano (TBS announcer): 'Takasaki/Ota relay station report'; Rina Shinohara (TBS announcer): 'Isesaki/Kiryu relay station report'; Tsunemitsu Nakaya (TBS announcer): 'Ojima/Nishikubo relay station report' ■ Related Links 'New Year Ekiden 2026' Official Site TBS Athletics Official X
Related Articles
&TEAM members NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, and MAKI collaborated with SANTOS BRAVOS on the remix of 'KAWASAKI,' achieving top 10 rankings in 10 Latin American countries and Japan. This marks &TEAM's first Spanish song, blending Latin urban sounds with Brazilian rhythms, and highlights a promising synergy between the two groups aiming for global success.
D'PARTMENT, the world's first permanent K-POP department store, will launch exclusive Japan editions of the D'ICON photo book series featuring ENHYPEN and &TEAM on March 6, 2026. Each edition includes unique unpublished cuts and special bonuses, available at select stores and online.
The music live event "DayDay. SUPER LIVE 2026" will take place at Nippon Budokan for three days from May 15-17, 2026. Hosted by the show's MCs, it will feature a lineup of popular artists including &TEAM and FANTASTICS, with more artists to be announced. Tickets go on sale February 26, priced at 12,500 yen.
Japanese global group &TEAM collaborates with SANTOS BRAVOS, HYBE LATIN AMERICA's first Latin pop group, on the song 'KAWASAKI (＆TEAM Remix)'. This marks &TEAM's first Spanish song, showcasing a blend of Latin urban sounds and Brazilian rhythms. The lyric video is now available on HYBE LABELS' YouTube channel.
&TEAM has announced their 2026 concert tour 'BLAZE THE WAY,' which will kick off on May 13, 2026, in Yokohama. The tour includes 11 cities across Asia, featuring their first performance in Singapore. Following their successful 2025 tour, expectations are high for their new performances.
&TEAM debuted at Taiwan's New Year event, performing as the final act among top Asian artists. They collaborated with local band 831, showcasing their growing influence in Asia. This marks a significant achievement for the group, having quickly participated in major music shows in Japan and Taiwan within three years of their debut.
&TEAM has announced the release of their 3rd EP "We on Fire" on April 21, 2026. Pre-orders will begin on February 12, 2026. This follows their successful KR 1st Mini Album 'Back to Life', which achieved a million sales on the first day. The group continues to gain international recognition and aims for global expansion in 2026.
Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP announce the results of the K-POP Ultimate Visual Ranking, with MAKI and K from &TEAM taking first place in their respective categories. The fan-voted project saw participation from global fans, and original trophies will be awarded to the winners. Thank you to all who voted!
The results of the 'Kstyle Best Visual Ranking' conducted by Kstyle and Idol Champ have been announced. Voting took place from January 26 to February 9, 2026, with MAKI from &TEAM and K from &TEAM winning in the TEENS and 20s categories, respectively. Fans worldwide showed support with warm comments, and winners will receive original trophies.
Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP reveal the results of the 'Strongest Visual Ranking' after a voting period from January 26 to February 9, 2026. Fans voted for their favorite idols across three age categories: TEENS, 20s, and 30s+. Notably, &TEAM's MAKI and K topped the TEENS and 20s categories. Original trophies will be awarded to the winners!
