&TEAM

&TEAM officially debuted on December 7, 2022, under HYBE Labels Japan (now YX LABELS) with their first EP, First Howling : ME. Source: HYBE, KProfiles

The group consists of nine members: EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki. Together they represent Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Germany, making &TEAM one of HYBE's most internationally diverse groups. Source: KProfiles

Four members—K, EJ, Nicholas, and Taki—first appeared on I-LAND, while the remaining five joined through &Audition – The Howling, creating a lineup shaped by two survival programs. Source: HYBE, Hallyu Idol

The group's name represents connection. The "&" symbolizes bringing people together, while "TEAM" reflects the idea that individuals become stronger when united. Source: HYBE

Their official fandom name is LUNÉ, inspired by the French word for "moon." Just as the moon lights the night sky, LUNÉ supports &TEAM throughout their journey. Source: HYBE

EJ serves as the group's dependable leader, while Fuma acts as sub-leader and K leads choreography and performance as the Performance Leader. Source: KProfiles

Maki is the group's Main Vocalist and Maknae, debuting at just 16 years old, while K is the oldest member and one of the most experienced performers. Source: KProfiles

Nicholas is the group's only Taiwanese member, while Maki holds dual Japanese-German nationality, giving &TEAM a uniquely multinational identity. Source: KProfiles

Several members are multilingual. Together the group can communicate in Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, English, and German, allowing them to connect with fans around the world. Source: Member profiles, KProfiles

Yuma created the hand gesture used for &TEAM's official greeting, "We Link!", which has become one of the group's signature traditions. Source: NamuWiki

The members have remarkably different career backgrounds before debut. They include a competitive badminton player (Nicholas), child actor (Harua), basketball player (Jo), former Johnny's trainee (Yuma), fencer (EJ), and backup dancer (Fuma). Source: KProfiles, NamuWiki

One of the group's strongest bonds is between K and Taki, whose mentor-student relationship began during I-LAND. K has even described Taki as being like family. Source: NamuWiki

Fashion plays a surprisingly important role within the group. Nicholas has influenced both Harua and Maki's fashion sense, while Yuma enjoys designing his own clothes. Source: NamuWiki, KProfiles

&TEAM has expanded beyond music by contributing songs to the DARK MOON universe. Members including K, EJ, Nicholas, and Taki performed the OST "W.O.L.F. (Win Or Lose Fight)." Source: Kpopbio

Despite coming from different countries and agencies, the members consistently describe trust and teamwork as the foundation of their success. Their years of training together helped create the chemistry fans now see on stage. Source: HYBE interviews, Weverse Magazine

Many members trained under different entertainment companies before joining HYBE, including Johnny's Entertainment, Avex, BE:LIFT Lab, and Stardust Promotion, giving the group an unusually broad range of performance experiences. Source: KProfiles, NamuWiki

Since debut, &TEAM has built a reputation for blending the storytelling of J-pop with the polished performance style of K-pop, creating a sound and identity that appeal to audiences across Asia and beyond. Source: HYBE, Weverse Magazine

From surviving intense competition on I-LAND and &Audition – The Howling to becoming one of HYBE's flagship Japanese groups, &TEAM continues to embody the meaning of its name: individuals with different backgrounds joining together to achieve something greater as one team. Source: HYBE, KProfiles, Weverse Magazine