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On May 29, &TEAM members FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, and JO participated in the B.LEAGUE AWARD SHOW 2025-26, celebrating the league's 10th anniversary. They presented awards to top players and engaged in a special talk show with the champions, Nagasaki Velca, showcasing their basketball knowledge and respect for the athletes.

On June 17, Orange Page celebrates its 41st anniversary with a special issue featuring a cooking lesson by &TEAM members TAKI and JO, who learn to make 'Japchae' from chef Kō Kentetsu. The issue includes four pages of the lesson and is available for pre-order at bookstores and online. Release dates are July 2 and 3, 2026.

&TEAM members NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, and MAKI collaborated with SANTOS BRAVOS on the remix of 'KAWASAKI,' achieving top 10 rankings in 10 Latin American countries and Japan. This marks &TEAM's first Spanish song, blending Latin urban sounds with Brazilian rhythms, and highlights a promising synergy between the two groups aiming for global success.

Japanese global group &TEAM collaborates with SANTOS BRAVOS, HYBE LATIN AMERICA's first Latin pop group, on the song 'KAWASAKI (＆TEAM Remix)'. This marks &TEAM's first Spanish song, showcasing a blend of Latin urban sounds and Brazilian rhythms. The lyric video is now available on HYBE LABELS' YouTube channel.

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP reveal the results of the 'Strongest Visual Ranking' after a voting period from January 26 to February 9, 2026. Fans voted for their favorite idols across three age categories: TEENS, 20s, and 30s+. Notably, &TEAM's MAKI and K topped the TEENS and 20s categories. Original trophies will be awarded to the winners!

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP launch the 'Strongest Visual Ranking' with voting starting Jan 26. Fans can vote for K-POP idols in TEENS, 20s, and 30s+ categories. The winner will be announced around Feb 10. Voting requires 'Ruby CHAMSIM' from the IDOLCHAMP app, which can be earned or purchased.

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.

&TEAM, a global group from Japan, will debut at the 76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen on New Year's Eve. Members expressed pride in this achievement, highlighting their journey and commitment to connecting diverse worlds. Their performance aims to showcase their growth and aspirations as they strive for global recognition.

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.

&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.