&TEAM's first mini-album 'Back to Life' sells over 1 million copies on release day, marking a historic achievement for Japanese artists.
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The global group &TEAM from Japan will release their first mini-album in Korea, 'Back to Life', on October 28 (Tuesday) at 18:00, and total shipments exceeded 1.1 million on the first day of release, achieving a million. This makes &TEAM the first Japanese artist to achieve million shipments in both Japan and Korea, taking a significant step towards 'Japan to Global'. Furthermore, the number of shipments for this work surpassed the total shipments of their 3rd single 'Go in Blind (Moon Wolf)', which received its first million certification, achieving a career high. This proves that &TEAM is steadily increasing their popularity in Japan and globally. As a new step towards realizing 'Japan to Global', &TEAM released their first mini-album in Korea, 'Back to Life', at 18:00 on October 28 (Tuesday), finally reaching their Korean debut. 'Back to Life' is the latest work that expresses the instinctive and challenging spirit of wolves, which is part of &TEAM's identity. The work depicts the growth of boys who continue to instinctively move forward towards the future despite facing setbacks and trials, making it a bold work that challenges a wide range of musicality. According to Korea's 'Hanteo Chart', it was revealed that the total shipments of 'Back to Life', which started selling at 18:00 on October 28 (Tuesday), exceeded 1.1 million on the first day. During the fan showcase held at 20:00 on the same day, the MC made a surprise announcement to the members and the venue, which was filled with loud cheers. 'LUNÉ (the fan name), we really love you. We have been preparing with a big goal to achieve good results, and we wanted to show you a wonderful performance. Thanks to LUNÉ, we were able to achieve good results. We received good news from the debut day and were able to start our activities well. We are really grateful,' they spoke in Korean. &TEAM achieved over 1 million total shipments with their 3rd single 'Go in Blind (Moon Wolf)', released in Japan in April 2025, marking their first million certification. With the achievement of million shipments for the first mini-album 'Back to Life' in Korea, they became the first Japanese artist to achieve million shipments in both Japan and Korea. On October 27 (Monday) at 18:00, the audio and music video for the title track 'Back to Life' were released in advance, and the music video, showcasing the members' compelling performances, received praise from LUNÉ, saying it was 'like a movie' and 'emotionally stirring'. Please pay attention to this talked-about work that recorded million shipments on their debut. &TEAM has proven their immense popularity centered in Japan, as their 3rd single 'Go in Blind (Moon Wolf)', released on April 23, 2025, surpassed 1 million total shipments and received their first 'million certification' in the July Gold Disc certification. Additionally, during their first Asia tour held since May, they attracted about 160,000 people, including an encore performance at Saitama Super Arena, increasing their global visibility. With this Korean debut, we hope &TEAM, a global artist born from Japan, will leave a significant mark on the world.
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On the afternoon of the 28th, &TEAM held a showcase at Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Seoul to celebrate the release of their 1st mini-album 'Back to Life.' They released the album's music and music video the day before. Additionally, &TEAM is set to perform their debut song on the November 1st broadcast of 'with MUSIC' from the top floor of HYBE's building.
&TEAM is set to appear on the music program "with MUSIC" on November 1, where they will guide viewers through HYBE's headquarters in Seoul, revealing training rooms and secrets behind star creation. They will also perform their title track "Back to Life" from their debut mini-album. Other guests include Travis Japan and Leo Ieiri.
&TEAM has released their first mini-album "Back to Life" in Korea, marking their debut. The album reflects their identity and growth, featuring the title track that combines Rock and Hip-hop. The music video portrays their struggles and unity, highlighting their determination to move forward despite challenges. The group has gained significant popularity in Japan and aims to expand globally.
On the afternoon of the 27th, &TEAM completed their first Asia tour encore concert and headed to Korea via Gimpo International Airport. They will debut in Korea with their first mini-album 'Back to Life' releasing on the 28th. Some members, K and JO, will miss part of the schedule due to unavoidable personal activities.
&TEAM has unveiled a teaser for the music video of their first Korean mini-album 'Back to Life', set to release on October 28. This album symbolizes their growth and challenges, reflecting their identity as wolves. The teaser shows the members' determination and energy, marking their first step in the 'Japan to Global' journey.
&TEAM successfully concluded their first Asia tour with an encore concert in Japan, drawing 160,000 fans across 10 cities. The event featured elaborate performances, including special interactions with fans and a variety of songs, culminating in a promise for their upcoming Korean debut and new album release.
&TEAM's K and JO will be partially absent from activities from mid-November 2025 to February 2026 due to personal commitments. They express their love for the group and will participate as much as possible. This personal time is seen as crucial for their growth and the group's future. YX LABELS assures support for all members' endeavors.
&TEAM has unveiled a highlight medley for their first Korean mini-album 'Back to Life', set to release on October 28. The album reflects their identity and growth, featuring diverse tracks like 'Lunatic' and 'Heartbreak Time Machine'. The medley has generated excitement, with 'MISMATCH' trending in Korea. They will also hold an encore performance at Saitama Super Arena on October 25-26, with the music video for 'Back to Life' dropping on October 27.
&TEAM is set to debut in Korea with their first mini-album 'Back to Life' on October 28. The album reflects their identity and growth, featuring six tracks including the title song 'Back to Life'. The production team includes notable global hitmakers, raising expectations for this significant step in their 'Japan to Global' journey.
