&TEAM celebrates their 2nd album 'Yukiakari' with 'Light Up Tokyo', featuring events and a special tree display in Tokyo.
November/15/2024 20:11
&TEAM has decided to hold an event called 'Light Up Tokyo' to commemorate the release of their 2nd album 'Yukiakari' on December 18 (Wednesday). In 'Light Up Tokyo', trees illuminated as part of the 'TREE TOUR' will circulate around various events. From November 16 to December 1, there will be a display at the 'DARK MOON - Two Stories - Story Exhibition' at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku 'Harakado', which allows visitors to experience the world of the story IP 'HYBE Original Story' created by HYBE. Furthermore, from December 5 to December 17, there will be a display at BOX cafe & space Shinjuku Milroad No. 1, titled '&TEAM CAFE - HAPPY FARM -'. At both venues, visitors can write messages to &TEAM on original ornaments and hang them up. The ornaments with messages will be delivered to the members after the event ends. Additionally, at the approximately 15m tall shining tree, which is the symbol of the Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination 'TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY', a special collaboration performance by &TEAM is scheduled from December 9 to 14, where lights and bubbles will sparkle to the melody of the song 'illumination' from their 2nd album 'Yukiakari'. The event schedule image released on social media includes a mysterious schedule marked '??????', raising expectations for what will happen during this period. Why not enjoy the illuminations they light up in this cold winter at each venue? &TEAM's 2nd album 'Yukiakari' is the final chapter of the story of boys who unite through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, following the 1st single 'Samidare', the 2nd single 'Aoarashi', and the digital single 'Jyuugoya'. After experiencing the conflicts of spring, the strengthening of bonds in summer, and aiming for higher goals in autumn, they will unite in winter after going through all seasons. This work is expected to express a new beginning and hope for winter, with confidence that they can achieve it together after spending spring, summer, and autumn. &TEAM's winter, which lights up the cold season, is finally beginning. Event Overview 'Light Up Tokyo' Trees will appear at each venue to commemorate the release of &TEAM's 2nd album 'Yukiakari'. ① 'DARK MOON - Two Stories - Story Exhibition' Event Period: November 16 (Saturday) to December 1 (Sunday) Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (according to facility hours) Venue: Tokyu Plaza Harajuku 'Harakado' 4F *Reservation required. Reservation site here ② '&TEAM CAFE - HAPPY FARM -' Event Period: December 5 (Thursday) to December 17 (Tuesday) Venue: BOX cafe & space Shinjuku Milroad No. 1 *TREE TOUR will only be held in Tokyo *Only those using the CAFE can participate *Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Official site here ③ '???????' To be announced later. WONDER SNOW TREE The approximately 15m tall shining tree, which is the symbol of TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY. A special performance with lights and bubbles is scheduled to the melody of the song 'illumination' from &TEAM's 2nd album. Event Period: December 9 (Monday), 10 (Tuesday), 13 (Friday), 14 (Saturday) Special Performance Times: 19:15 to 22:45 Every hour at 00, 15, 30, 45 minutes Venue: Tokyo Dome City Crystal Avenue Lawn Square *Performance times may change or be canceled without notice. Please be aware of this in advance. Special site here <???????> Event Period: December 18 (Wednesday) to 22 (Sunday) Venue: ?????? *To be announced later. Related Links - &TEAM Official HP - 'Yukiakari' Special Site.
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