EJ of &TEAM is featured in Oggi's June issue, showcasing his solo camping experience and discussing his new EP 'We on Fire.'
April/23/2026 08:00
A popular irregular series of the fashion magazine 'Oggi' featuring Asian stars on the theme of 'days off' is called 'Off-Kare.' In the June issue, released on April 28 (Tuesday), EJ, the leader of the Japan-origin global group &TEAM, appears following the October issue featuring NICHOLAS. &TEAM, which released their 3rd EP 'We on Fire' on April 21 and is set to kick off their Asia tour '2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY'' starting from the Kanagawa performance on May 13, is gaining momentum. This time, EJ showed a relaxed off-duty expression in a rich natural setting. The theme, realized at EJ's request, was 'What if I peeked into a holiday enjoying solo camping...' He, usually an indoor person, challenged himself to the solo camping he had always wanted to try. He ventured into nature with ingredients in hand, showcasing a special holiday like a scene from a movie. The magazine features both his calm profile savoring his time and his innocent smile. The charm of the 'real' EJ enjoying his first solo camping is abundant. The magazine also includes an interview that gets close to his true self, sharing stories related to vacations, travel essentials, and recommended spots in Seoul, South Korea. Regarding the 3rd EP 'We on Fire,' he passionately expressed, 'I want you to feel our charm that is different from before.' Additionally, it contains EJ's diverse charm, including what he values as a leader and the feelings he wants to convey to the members. Be sure to check out the continuation in the June issue of 'Oggi' released on April 28 (Tuesday). Don't miss the giveaway of a signed photo. Also, an unpublished interview from the magazine will be released soon on 'Oggi.jp.'
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