&TEAM held their first Asia tour encore concert in Japan, attracting 160,000 fans across 10 cities, showcasing impressive performances.
October/27/2025 11:08
&TEAM held their first Asia tour encore concert "2025 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'AWAKEN THE BLOODLINE' ENCORE in JAPAN" at the full Saitama Super Arena (stadium mode) on October 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday). This tour, which has been touring various regions in Asia since May 2025, successfully concluded with a total of about 160,000 attendees across 10 cities, including the encore performance. The nine members appeared in response to the cheers of LUNÉ (the fans) from a huge stage setup resembling the eyes of a big wolf. The venue's excitement soared when they performed their 3rd single "Go in Blind (Tsukikami)" which received a gold disc certification in July, marking their first million certification. Utilizing the wide stage, they showcased a grand performance unique to the encore concert with many dancers in black capes, creating a lively atmosphere from the start. In the refreshing pop number "Dropkick," produced by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, MAKI caught a flying night ball. After successfully catching it on the 25th, MAKI commented, "It went well! It felt even better to catch it with the larger venue!" However, on the 26th, he failed for the first time since the tour began. Given a chance for revenge by the venue and members, he failed again under pressure from the crowd but successfully caught it on the third attempt, eliciting laughter and applause. The encore concert featured many special performances that utilized the large venue. In "Magic Hour," K expressed, "I want to go to everyone!" and rode a trolley for the first time in this tour, circling the venue and receiving thunderous cheers from the gathered LUNÉ. After moving to a sub-stage at the back of the main stage, they performed "BUZZ LOVE" and added an interactive element by dancing with the audience to "Chincha Okashii," enjoying a sense of unity with the fans. In the heartfelt ballad "Blind Love," they sang tenderly with feelings for LUNÉ in a fantastical atmosphere created by a rising and falling stage setup. In "Deer Hunter," YUMA showcased an original encore version of the choreography with a bow shooting performance, which received great cheers from the audience. In "Big Suki (suki)," they performed a dance version using a stick unique to the encore concert, dressed in black suits and hats. In "Run Wild," they debuted the EDM version while the audience jumped together, chanting "L.I.V.E. free! Run Run wild!" creating a unique stage experience. They concluded the main performance with an energetic rendition of the popular song "FIREWORK," accompanied by fireworks. Responding to the encore calls from LUNÉ, the members reappeared on the trolley to perform "Wolf-type Boys" and "Melody." In the final comments, leader EJ expressed gratitude to LUNÉ, stating, "We could come this far thanks to many LUNÉ. We will work harder to repay the support and love you send us and show you more scenery!" Sub-leader FUMA added, "With the support we received from LUNÉ, &TEAM, which started from Japan, is trying to take flight into the world. We are challenging ourselves with everything. I hope LUNÉ feels encouraged by our efforts, and I want to see the scenery we haven't seen together. We're off! Love you!" They ended the stage with the songs "Mikazuki no Negai" and "Yukiakari," which expressed their promises and gratitude to LUNÉ, but returned for a double encore due to the unending calls from the audience, closing the encore concert. This concert also marked &TEAM's first live viewing held in 84 theaters across Japan and Asia. The streaming via Weverse was viewed from over 40 countries and regions, successfully concluding the event with global attention. &TEAM is set to release their first mini-album "Back to Life" in Korea on October 28 (Tuesday), marking a new step towards realizing "Japan to Global." "Back to Life" expresses the instinctive and challenging spirit of the wolf, which is the identity of &TEAM. The work depicts the boys' growth as they continue to instinctively move forward into the future despite facing setbacks and trials, and it is expected to be an ambitious work that challenges a wide range of musical styles. The official MV will be released on October 27 at 6 PM. The &TEAM Debut SHOWCASE "Back to Life" fan showcase will be streamed on Weverse LIVE, HYBE LABELS YouTube, and the official &TEAM TikTok account on October 28 (Tuesday) in Seoul, Korea. With a strong determination for their journey to global, expectations are high for their leap forward.
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