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&TEAM debuted at Taiwan's New Year event, performing as the final act among top Asian artists. They collaborated with local band 831, showcasing their growing influence in Asia. This marks a significant achievement for the group, having quickly participated in major music shows in Japan and Taiwan within three years of their debut.

On the morning of the 29th, a photo event for BARRIE's 2026 collection was held in Seoul, featuring attendees like IVE's Wonyoung, NCT's Yangyang, THE BOYZ's Hyunjae, and &TEAM's EJ. Wonyoung is rumored to be launching her own brand and possibly a solo album, while NCT members and BTOB's Changsub revealed insights about the audition show 'UNIVERSE LEAGUE.'

&TEAM attended the 67th Japan Record Awards, where leader EJ accepted an award. Sub-leader FUMA expressed gratitude and emphasized their goal of global recognition. They achieved their first million certification with their 3rd single and successfully debuted in Korea, becoming the first Japanese artist to achieve million certifications in both Japan and Korea. Their music is gaining global attention, with significant streaming increases. Expect impressive performances from them through 2025.

The E-Tele variety show 'Numani Hamatte Kiitemita' on December 13 will explore the dreams of teenagers aspiring to be global artists. It features interviews with teens training in Korea and the group &TEAM, who recently debuted and achieved significant success. The show highlights their dedication and the support from their families, as well as the challenges they face in pursuing their dreams.

&TEAM celebrated their double million achievement with a fan showcase in Japan, debuting the Japanese version of 'Back to Life.' The event featured performances of their songs and heartfelt messages of gratitude to their fans, LUNÉ, as they aim for global success. The group has made significant strides in their career, including charting on Billboard and achieving millions in sales.

HARUA from &TEAM is unable to attend 'Music Center' today due to health problems. YX LABELS announced this via Weverse, apologizing to fans for the sudden notice. They emphasized the importance of the artist's health and are committed to ensuring HARUA recovers quickly. This follows other recent health issues among members, raising concerns among fans.

EJ, K, and JO of &TEAM are unable to attend today's promotional event in Japan due to health concerns. Their label, YX LABELS, issued an apology to fans for the inconvenience and reassured that the health of the artists is their top priority. The event will be rescheduled. &TEAM, formed through the &AUDITION project, recently debuted in Korea and has gained significant popularity, winning first place on major music shows.

On the morning of the 10th, a fashion event for the brand BARRIE took place in Seoul's Songdong District, attended by EJ, Geun, and Minje from &TEAM and KickFlip. &TEAM achieved first place on 'Music Bank' and has already secured three wins in Korean music shows. KickFlip aims for a stage at year-end awards and a rookie award this year.

YUMA of &TEAM showcased his emotional vocals on MBC's 'Masked Singer', impressing viewers and judges alike. He performed Park Ji-yoon's 'Fantasy' and FTISLAND's 'Wind', revealing his identity to gasps of surprise. YUMA expressed his nervousness and gratitude for the opportunity, crediting BTS for inspiring his idol journey. His performance led to trending topics on X (formerly Twitter) and positive fan reactions. Recently, &TEAM released their first mini-album in Korea, achieving multiple wins on music shows and expanding their global presence.

&TEAM debuted with their 1st mini-album 'Back to Life', winning 1st place on KBS Music Bank and achieving significant sales, including over 1.22 million copies sold in the first week. Their success is noted globally, with Forbes highlighting their unique strategy starting from Japan, indicating a promising future.