
&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.
&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!
HARUA from &TEAM issued an apology to fans after facing backlash for comments made in an interview regarding his feelings about debuting in Korea. He expressed regret for not articulating his complex emotions clearly, which led fans to feel he was dismissive of his Korean activities. He emphasized the importance of his fans and pledged to be more careful with his words in the future.
KCON JAPAN 2026, taking place from May 8-10 in Chiba, Japan, announces 11 new artists, including NiziU and P1Harmony. The festival aims to provide a unique experience for global K-POP fans with diverse stages and interactive content. With 17 confirmed acts, KCON continues to expand its influence worldwide.
Kstyle celebrates its 14th anniversary with heartfelt messages from various artists and actors. Since its opening on December 26, 2011, Kstyle has received immense support. The celebration includes exclusive videos and signed messages, along with special giveaways of signed merchandise for fans. Stay tuned for more!
On the morning of the 29th, a photo event for BARRIE's 2026 collection was held in Seoul, featuring attendees like IVE's Wonyoung, NCT's Yangyang, THE BOYZ's Hyunjae, and &TEAM's EJ. Wonyoung is rumored to be launching her own brand and possibly a solo album, while NCT members and BTOB's Changsub revealed insights about the audition show 'UNIVERSE LEAGUE.'
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