&TEAM's EJ, K, and JO will miss today's event in Japan due to health issues. The label apologizes to fans and prioritizes artists' health.
November/11/2025 10:28
&TEAM's EJ, K, and JO will be absent from the event due to health issues. Their label, YX LABELS, announced today (the 11th) through the group's official site that the three will not participate in the release commemorative event scheduled in Japan today due to health problems. Furthermore, they expressed, 'We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience and concern caused to the fans who support &TEAM on the day of the event,' and stated, 'We will prioritize the health of our artists and do our best.' According to the official site, the event from which the three were announced to be absent is planned to be held on a different date. &TEAM was formed through the audition program ' &AUDITION - The Howling -' of the 'HYBE LABELS JAPAN Global Debut Project' in 2022. They made their Korean debut on October 28 of this year and have proven their popularity in Korea by winning first place on popular music programs 'SHOW CHAMPION' and 'Music Bank.'
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