Maki

Maki was born Hirota Riki Maus (広田力樹マウス) on February 17, 2006. He holds dual Japanese-German nationality, with a Japanese mother and German father, giving him a multicultural background from birth. Source: KProfiles

Thanks to his international upbringing, Maki speaks Japanese, German, English, and Korean fluently. His father is reportedly able to speak nine different languages, making language learning a familiar part of his family environment. Source: kpopsingers.com

Maki was the youngest contestant to compete on &Audition – The Howling and officially debuted as &TEAM's maknae at just 16 years old. Source: Hallyu Idol

Interestingly, Maki decided to audition after watching ENHYPEN's Sunoo perform aegyo during I-LAND. That memorable moment inspired him to pursue his own dream of becoming an idol. Source: KProfiles

Among ENHYPEN members, Maki has named Jake as his personal role model. He admires Jake's stage presence and steady growth as an artist. Source: KProfiles

Before debuting, Maki trained alongside ZEROBASEONE's Seok Matthew while both were part of HYBE's trainee system. The two have remained close friends despite debuting in different groups. Source: KProfiles

Within &TEAM, the members voted Maki as the third naughtiest member, showing that despite his mature vocals, he has a playful and mischievous personality behind the scenes. Source: KProfiles

Maki lives by the personal motto: "Don't forget to say hello and thank you." The phrase reflects his belief in showing gratitude and treating others with kindness and respect. Source: KProfiles

Maki's MBTI has changed over time as he has grown older. After several updates, his most recent official personality type became ENTP in July 2026. Source: KProfiles

Officially, Maki serves as &TEAM's Main Vocalist, a role earned through his impressive vocal range, stable live performances, and expressive singing style. Source: Kpopbio

Since becoming a trainee, Maki has developed a growing interest in fashion. He enjoys experimenting with different styles and has become more conscious of clothing and personal expression over time. Source: KProfiles

As of the latest dorm arrangement, Maki shares a room with Fuma and Yuma, giving him the opportunity to learn from two of the group's more experienced members. Source: KProfiles

Maki's multilingual abilities make him one of &TEAM's strongest international communicators. His fluency in four languages allows him to comfortably interact with fans from around the world. Source: kpopsingers.com

Although he is the youngest member, Maki often surprises fans with the maturity and emotional depth he brings to his vocal performances. Many listeners praise his ability to convey emotion well beyond his age. Source: Fan discussions, Kpopbio

His international background gives Maki a unique perspective within the group, helping &TEAM connect with audiences across Japan, Korea, Europe, and English-speaking countries. Source: KProfiles

Maki balances his role as the group's youngest member with a playful personality that keeps the atmosphere lively. His older teammates frequently tease him while also looking after him as the maknae. Source: Member interviews, KProfiles

From being inspired by Sunoo's aegyo to debuting as &TEAM's Main Vocalist and Maknae, Maki's journey demonstrates how a single moment can change someone's future. His powerful voice, multilingual talent, and bright personality continue to make him one of the standout members of &TEAM. Source: KProfiles, Hallyu Idol, Kpopbio