| (Los Angeles, CA – July 14, 2023 UMe) – &TEAM, a global band produced by Chairman Si-hyuk Bang (“hitman” bang), consists of 9 members – EJ, FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, HARUA, TAKI, and MAKI. Their 2nd EP, First Howling: WE, released on June 14, will be available on physical products on October 6 in the U.S. Pre-order HERE.
The EP starts with the lead single “FIREWORK” which expresses the overwhelming feeling of finally finding “you” in the likes of fireworks that paint the night sky. The pairing track titled “Road Not Taken” illustrates, with an energetic demeanor, the boys facing the challenges they experience during their journey to find “you.” “The moon is beautiful (translated)” is a poetic portrayal of the happiness and lovely emotions they share after finally being reunited with “you.” “Blind Love” is &TEAM’s first ballad. The EP ends with the Korean versions of the second EP lead single “FIREWORK” and “Scent of You,” a track off the debut EP. This EP was created by a dream team of producers including Chairman Si-hyuk Bang (“hitman” bang), the mastermind behind BTS, Soma Genda, Vocaloid producer and singer songwriter syudou, as well as HYBE music producers FRANTS, Slow Rabbit, and Supreme Boi.
&TEAM debuted under HYBE LABELS JAPAN in December 2022, and their debut EP achieved numerous successes in Japan, including No. 1 on Oricon’s album chart, Billboard Japan’s Top Albums Sales and Hot Albums charts, etc.
The follow-up release First Howling: WE will be available in 3 editions. Limited Edition A and Limited-Edition B will come with a photobook with distinct photos in each edition. Standard Edition will also be available. Additionally, all editions will include a randomly selected photocard.
Limited Edition A (CD+Photobook)
56-page Photobook
Photocard A (1 of 9 types/random)
CD (same track listing across all editions)
1. FIREWORK
2. Road Not Taken
3. The moon is beautiful
4. Blind Love
5. FIREWORK (Korean ver.)
6. Scent of you (Korean ver.)
Limited Edition B (CD+Photobook)
56-page Photobook
Photocard B (1 of 9 types/random)
Standard Edition (CD)
12-page booklet
Photocard C (1 of 9 types/random)
About &TEAM:
&TEAM, a global band under HYBE LABELS JAPAN, consists of 9 members – EJ・FUMA・K・NICHOLAS・EJ・YUMA・JO・HARUA・TAKI・MAKI The 9 members come from diverse starting points and are linked by the common will of “9 unique individuals becoming one team and bridging between multi-worlds”. Fueled by the power of unity, the members with vivid energy pursue continuous growth and run together towards the journey to come.
Official Website: https://www.andteam-official.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andTEAMofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andteam_official/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andTEAM_official/
TikTok: https: //www.tiktok.com/@andteam_official |
