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&TEAM is gearing up for its official debut in South Korea, the birthplace of K-pop, and has announced a series of rich and diverse promotional contents.
On October 7, &TEAM (consisting of EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki) released the promotional schedule for its first Korean mini album “BACK TO LIFE” on its official social media channels.
According to the schedule, &TEAM will unveil a “mood teaser“ version “BREATH” on October 10, followed by concept photos and clips from the 13th to the 17th. A “track sampler“ will be released on the 20th, the “tracklist” on the 21st, and a “highlight medley” on the 22nd. The teaser for the title track’s music video will drop at midnight on the 27th, with the full video and audio released the same day at 6 p.m. KST. Finally, the mini album “BACK TO LIFE” will be available worldwide on October 28 at 6 p.m.
Inspired by the meaning of its title, “coming back to life,” the album’s graphic design resembles the vital signs of an electrocardiogram, symbolizing the group’s rebirth. Each date is connected by a line representing heartbeat rhythms, embodying the moment &TEAM awakens to a new chapter.
&TEAM’s narrative will unfold through the concepts “BREATH”, “GAZE”, and “ROAR”, illustrating the group’s gradual awakening. Next to a graphic labeled Box Plot, featuring the phrases Wolf DNA and “BACK TO LIFE”, a waxing moon symbol suggests the group’s “Awakening” and its evolution toward a new beginning.
Formed in 2022 through HYBE’s international project “&AUDITION – THE HOWLING -“, &TEAM has already achieved major success in Japan. Their third single “GO IN BLIND”, released in April, surpassed one million copies sold and earned the group its first “Million” certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (July).
Japanese media have also shown great interest in &TEAM. A six-episode documentary series titled “&TEAM 100일 밀착 : HOWLING OUT TO THE WORLD” follows the group’s 100-day journey leading up to its Korean debut. Airing on Nihon TV and available on &TEAM’s official YouTube channel, the series captures the members expressing gratitude to their fans, LUNÉ, and their determination to “start anew and make their Korean debut a success.”
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS &TEAM
