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&TEAM

&TEAM is a Japanese boy band formed by HYBE Labels Japan (formerly YX Labels) through the reality survival program &AUDITION – The Howling –.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

&TEAM is a Japanese boy band formed by HYBE Labels Japan (formerly YX Labels) through the reality survival program &AUDITION – The Howling –. The group has nine members: K, Fuma, Nicholas, EJ, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, and officially debuted in December 2022. It is marketed as a multinational group active in both Japanese and Korean pop contexts.

History

&TEAM was created through &AUDITION – The Howling –, a HYBE Labels Japan trainee competition. The group later debuted with First Howling: Me in December 2022.

Members

The nine members are K, Fuma, Nicholas, EJ, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki. Sources describe the group as multinational, with members from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Music and career

&TEAM is identified as a J-pop and K-pop act, reflecting its Japanese base and wider Asian market positioning. Reports note later promotional activity including a Korean debut in 2025.

Name and concept

The group name is stylized as &TEAM. The ampersand is commonly described in fan and media sources as symbolizing connection among members, fans, and broader communities.

Key facts

  • &TEAM was formed through the survival program &AUDITION – The Howling –.
  • The group consists of nine members.
  • It officially debuted on December 7, 2022 with the EP First Howling: Me.
  • The group operates under HYBE Labels Japan, formerly known as YX Labels.
  • Its members include artists from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Frequently asked questions

What is &TEAM?
&TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy band formed by HYBE Labels Japan through &AUDITION – The Howling –.
When did &TEAM debut?
The group officially debuted on December 7, 2022 with the EP First Howling: Me.
How many members are in &TEAM?
&TEAM has nine members: K, Fuma, Nicholas, EJ, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki.
What company manages &TEAM?
&TEAM is under HYBE Labels Japan, which was previously known as YX Labels.
What languages or markets is &TEAM associated with?
The group is associated with Japanese and Korean pop markets and is described as a multinational act.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/&Team
    Supports: States that &Team is a Japanese boy band formed by YX Labels and lists the nine members.
  2. Kpopping — https://kpopping.com/profiles/group/TEAM
    Supports: States that &TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy group created by HYBE Labels Japan through &AUDITION and debuted on December 7, 2022.
  3. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/&Team
    Supports: States that &Team is based in Japan and South Korea, formed by YX Labels, with nine members and a debut EP on December 7, 2022.
  4. KpopVisage — https://www.kpopvisage.com/group/andteam
    Supports: Lists formation through &AUDITION, debut dates, and the nine-member lineup.
  5. Korean Wikipedia — https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/&TEAM
    Supports: States that &TEAM is a multinational nine-member boy group under HYBE Labels Japan and gives debut date and activity period.