[OSENWORLD] HYBE’s global boy group &TEAM is ready to make their first Korean debut with the mini album Back to Life, marking what they call “a milestone that proves our growth — and a new beginning.”
The group announced their comeback ahead of the album’s release on October 28, expressing determination to give it their all. Their Korean debut follows a three-year journey that began in Japan and is now expanding into the global spotlight.
Formed through HYBE Japan’s multinational survival program &AUDITION – The Howling – in 2022, &TEAM quickly rose to prominence with their first album First Howling : ME, which debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon chart. They’ve since built steady momentum, earning RIAJ’s Million Certification for their third single Go in Blind, which surpassed one million shipments as of July 2025.
This year, the group embarked on their first Asia tour, spanning nine cities — including Aichi, Tokyo, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Seoul, Jakarta, Taipei, Hyogo, and Hong Kong — and drawing nearly 100,000 fans in total. Their three-night Seoul concert at Jamsil Indoor Stadium sold out completely, underscoring their rising popularity at home as well.
As they prepare to wrap up their tour with two final shows at Saitama Super Arena this weekend (Oct. 25–26), the group is now turning their focus to their Korean debut — a symbolic return to K-pop’s home base and a chance to connect more closely with global fans.
Their new mini album Back to Life features six genre-crossing tracks, ranging from funky hip-hop and retro-inspired R&B to emotionally charged rock ballads, with contributions from several global hitmakers. According to HYBE sub-label YX Labels, the album embodies the group’s desire to evolve and expand beyond borders — just as its title, meaning “to be revived,” suggests.
With Back to Life, &TEAM hopes to solidify their identity as one of HYBE’s leading global acts, writing the next chapter of their growth story on a truly worldwide stage.
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