&TEAM's first mini-album 'Back to Life' debuted at #1 on Oricon and Billboard Japan, achieving record sales and global recognition.
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The global group &TEAM from Japan released their first Korean mini-album 'Back to Life' on October 28 (Tuesday), which debuted at #1 on the latest 'Oricon Weekly Album Ranking' announced on November 4 (according to Oricon, dated November 10, 2025, with the counting period from October 27 to November 2, 2025). This marks their fourth time achieving #1 on the 'Oricon Weekly Album Ranking', and surpassing 500,000 copies sold in the first week is the fifth instance this fiscal year (starting from December 23, 2024), following Snow Man, timelesz, Stray Kids, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE. The first week sales exceeded 700,000 copies according to SoundScan, and they secured the #1 spot on the Billboard JAPAN Weekly Album Sales Chart 'Top Albums Sales' published on November 5, 2025 (counting period from October 27 to November 2, 2025). They recorded their highest first-week sales, surpassing the 491,677 copies of their 2nd album 'Yukiakari'. &TEAM released their first Korean mini-album 'Back to Life' on October 28 (Tuesday) as a new step towards realizing 'Japan to Global', with all six tracks included ranking on MelOn 'HOT 100' (based on 30 days post-release), making waves on the charts in Korea. According to the Korean Hanteo chart, it was revealed that this work sold a total of 1,222,022 copies in the first week (from October 28 to November 3). This is the highest sales volume among Korean albums released in October (according to Hanteo chart) and ranks among the top for the entire year, propelling them into the top tier of groups. The music video for the title track 'Back to Life' achieved a total view count of 30 million in just under five days, continuing to show their soaring momentum. With this Korean debut, &TEAM has achieved multiple career highs, including the Japan-Korea million sales, making significant progress towards their goal of 'Japan to Global'. Furthermore, this achievement supports the steady progress of HYBE's 'Multi-home, Multi-genre' strategy, which incorporates the K-POP system into the global music market, suggesting new possibilities for revitalizing the global music market beyond the boundaries of J-POP and K-POP. &TEAM has proven their immense popularity centered in Japan, with their 3rd single 'Go in Blind (Tsuki no Okami)' released on April 23, 2025, surpassing total shipments of 1 million copies and receiving their first 'Million Certification' in the July Gold Disc certification. Additionally, their first Asia tour, which began in May, attracted about 160,000 attendees, including an encore performance at Saitama Super Arena, increasing their global visibility. With their Korean debut marking a historic achievement of Japan-Korea million sales, &TEAM has left a significant mark on the world, raising expectations for their future.
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&TEAM, a global group from Japan, celebrates their Korean debut with the release of their 1st mini album 'Back to Life'. The title track's music video reached 20 million views in just 3 days. They also hosted a pop-up event in Seoul, showcasing their identity and allowing fans to experience the album's concept.
&TEAM has officially debuted in Korea with their first mini-album "Back to Life," which topped the Oricon Daily Album chart. The title track's performance video was a surprise release, showcasing the group's energy and emotional journey. Their growth and musical diversity are highlighted in this ambitious project, furthering their goal of going global.
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On the afternoon of the 30th, &TEAM attended a pop-up commemorative event in Songsoo-dong, Seoul. They celebrated their debut in Korea and highlighted their teamwork as a nine-member group in the K-POP scene. Their first mini-album 'Back to Life' achieved a million sales on its release day!
&TEAM, a global group from Japan, released their first mini-album 'Back to Life' on October 28, achieving over 1 million sales on the first day. This milestone makes them the first Japanese artists to reach million sales in both Japan and Korea. The album showcases their growth and challenges in music, and they express gratitude to their fans for the support.
&TEAM, a global group formed through 'HYBE LABELS JAPAN', celebrates their 3rd anniversary with their first mini-album 'Back to Life', officially debuting in Korea. The album showcases their growth and teamwork over three years, featuring the title track that embodies their strong will and challenges ahead.
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.
