&TEAM (エンティーム / 앤팀) is the final 9 members of the audition program &Audition -The Howling-. They are a boy group under YX LABELS (formerly HYBE Labels Japan), consisting of: EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki. The group officially debuted on December 7th, 2022 with the mini album “First Howling : ME“.

Official Greeting: “ONE TWO! We Link! Hello, we’re &TEAM!“

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&TEAM Member Profiles:

EJ

Stage Name: EJ (의주 / ウィジュ)

Birth Name: Byun Eui Joo (변의주 / 邉義州)

Position: Leader

Birthday: September 7th, 2002

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse

Height: 184 cm (6’0′′)

Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: ISTJ (His previous results were ISTP, INFP, INTJ)

Nationality: Korean

Representative Color: Blue

Representative Emoji: 🍊

EJ Facts:

– He is from Goyang, South Korea.

– He lived on Jeju Island for a year when he was little. (Source)

– EJ has an older sister.

– He is a former BigHit trainee.

– EJ is a former contestant of I-LAND; he was eliminated in episode 7.

– He has been a trainee for 1 year and 6 months before his appearance in I-LAND.

– His nickname is Ponyo (he resembles the popular Studio Ghibli character).

– EJ was an active fencer during middle school.

– He is a gentleman, according to the members.

– His favorite ice cream flavor is “Bbangbbare” chocolate (Bbangbbare is the ice cream brand). (Applicant Profile I-LAND)

– His role model is Yoo Jaesuk. (Applicant Profile I-LAND)

Fuma

Stage Name: Fuma (フウマ / 후마)

Birth Name: Murata Fuma (村田風雅 / 무라타 후마)

Position: Sub-Leader

Birthday: June 29th, 1998

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger

Height: 180 cm (5’11′′)

Weight: N/A

Blood Type: B

MBTI Type: INTJ

Nationality: Japanese

Representative Color: Pastel Grey

Representative Emoji: 🦸‍♂️

Fuma Facts:

– Fuma was born in Shizuoka, Japan.

– He’s an only child.

– He joined Produce 101 Japan Season 2 and withdrew for personal reasons. He withdrew before the show aired in early 2021.

– Fuma is a former NCH trainee and was in the NCHallengers project in 2019.

– He describes himself as diligent.

– His role model is Taemin from SHINee.

– Fuma is close to n.SSign‘s Kazuta.

-He loves Pokemon.

– His hobby is playing games.

– Fuma knows a little bit of sign language

– Fuma’s special skill is sprinting.

– His charm point is his low voice.

– When Fuma was six, he started taking musical lessons and fell in love with dancing.

– He had experienced teaching at an academy back home.

– Fuma chose leadership as a keyword as he is confident in leading the members.

– He said one of his prominent traits is being diligent.

– When Fuma’s doing something, he does it with passion.

– He used to be a backup dancer for BTS during their Japan concert.

– Motto: “Once you decide to do something, don’t give up."

K

Stage Name: K (ケイ / 케이)

Birth Name: Koga Yudai (古賀祐大 / 코가 유다이)

Position: Performance Leader, Center

Birthday: October 21st, 1997

Zodiac Sign: Libra-Scorpio cusp

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox

Height: 186.5 cm (6’1.2′′)

Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: ESFP (His previous result was ENFP)

Nationality: Japanese

Representative Color: Green

Representative Emoji: 👑

K Facts:

– He was born in Chiba, Japan.

– K has an older brother and sister.

– He is a former contestant of I-LAND, he was eliminated in the final episode part 2.

– K trained for 2 years and 8 months before his appearance in I-LAND.

– The sport he likes the most is running. (Applicant Profile)

– If K could only eat one kind of food in his whole life, it’d be tteokbokki. (Applicant Profile)

– He is friends with RIIZE’s Shotaro, ENHYPEN members Jay & Ni-Ki, and Stray Kids‘ Han.

– His favorite candy flavor is plum.

– K loves scents and perfume.

– He couldn’t drink coffee until he was much older.

– K drinks a lot of loose-leaf tea.

– K was a marathon runner in high school and even was awarded a full scholarship due to his athletic abilities, but turned it down to pursue dance.

– He made his actoral debut in the Japanese drama “私をもらって』~追憶編~(Watashi wo Moratte”: Tsuioku Hen)/Take Me” as Grim Reaper.

Nicholas

Stage Name: Nicholas (ニコラス / 니콜라스)

Birth Name: Wang Yixiang (王奕翔 / 왕이샹)

English Name: Nicholas Wang

Position: N/A

Birthday: July 9th, 2002

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse

Height: 179 cm (5’10.5′′)

Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)

Blood Type: O

MBTI Type: ENFP

Nationality: Taiwanese

Representative Color: Pink

Representative Emoji: 🍓

Nicholas Facts:

– Born in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

– Nicholas has an older sister.

– He went to Arts High School.

– Nicholas is a former contestant of I-LAND, he was eliminated in episode 3.

– He trained for 8 months before his appearance in I-LAND.

– Nicholas wants to try R&B. (Applicant Profile)

– He can play the piano and guitar.

– His favorite drink is milk. (Applicant Profile)

– He used to play badminton in elementary and middle school and he won many awards.

– Nicholas acted in minor roles in a couple of musicals back in Taiwan.

– Nicholas’ favorite NCT member is Mark.

– He’s fluent in Mandarin, English, Korean, and Japanese.

– He is good at rapping, singing, and dancing.

Yuma

Stage Name: Yuma (ユウマ / 유마)

Birth Name: Nakakita Yuma (中耒田悠真 / 나카키타 유마)

Position: N/A

Birthday: February 7th, 2004

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey

Height: 174 cm (5’9′′)

Weight: N/A

Blood Type: AB

MBTI Type: ISTJ

Nationality: Japanese

Representative Color: Blue

Representative Emoji: 🐱

Yuma Facts:

– Yuma was born in Hyogo, Japan.

– He has an older sister.

– Yuma was an AVEX trainee and part of the Osaka junior group VividRookies from 2015 and α–X’s (アクロス; Across) from 2017–2018.

– He describes his personality just like a Kansai Spirit.

– Yuma’s hobbies and special skills are composing and acrobatics.

– His charm point is his silky hair.

– His hobby is finding delicious restaurants.

– Yuma has been dancing for 10 years.

– He is a former trainee of Johnny & Associates, Inc. (a Japanese talent agency).

– Yuma admires Nishikido Ryo and Tamamori Yuta.

– He has a habit of pouring all his passion into one thing.

– Motto: “One man’s fault is another lesson.”

Jo

Stage Name: Jo (ジョウ / 조)

Birth Name: Asakura Jo (朝倉穣 / 아사쿠라 죠)

Position: N/A

Birthday: July 8th, 2004

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey

Height: 185 cm (6’1′′)

Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)

Blood Type: O

MBTI Type: INFP

Nationality: Japanese

Representative Color: Pastel Orange

Representative Emoji: 🍚

Jo Facts:

– He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

– Jo is left-handed.

– He has an older brother.

– He likes cats.

– His favorite food is chocolate.

– Jo was one of the participants of the Junon Superboy Contest in 2020.

– He used to play soccer.

– His hobby is drawing.

– His special skill is basketball.

– When he develops new interests, he tends to go deep and give his all.

– People often call him poker face and hard to read.

– He played basketball from ninth grade to high school and was in the basketball club.

– Jo likes being active and playing sports.

– Motto: “Even an ant’s thought could reach the sky (Nobody could be somebody as well).”

Harua

Stage Name: Harua (ハルア / 하루아)

Birth Name: Shigeta Harua (重田美琉愛 / 시게타 하루아)

Position: N/A

Birthday: May 1st, 2005

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster

Height: 173 cm (5’8′′)

Weight: N/A

Blood Type: B

MBTI Type: ESFJ

Nationality: Japanese

Representative Color: Pastel Purple

Representative Emoji: 🐰

Harua Facts:

– He was born in Nagano, Japan.

– He is an only child.

– Before his debut, he worked as a child actor under Stardust Promotion.

– A word to describe his personality is calm.

– In Japan, he has been playing the piano for 2 and a half years.

– Harua’s hobby is seeing the nature around him.

– His special skill is being tidy.

– Harua was born left-handed but was raised to use his right hand.

– In 2023, he made an appearance in the Japanese drama Dr. Chocolate.

– His favorite snack is Yegam Potato Chips.

– Harua’s hobby is taking walks.

– His charm point is expressing different expressions through his eyes.

– He said he doesn’t think he’s cute, but the other members call him “cute”.

– Harua describes himself as diligent, as he never gives up until the end.

– He said the most memorable moment throughout the show was when they had a campfire.

– Motto: “Be humble.”

Taki

Stage Name: Taki (タキ / 타키)

Birth Name: Takayama Riki (高山りき / 타카야마 리키)

Position: N/A

Birthday: May 4th, 2005

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster

Height: 176 cm (5’9′′)

Weight: N/A

Blood Type: B

MBTI Type: ENFP (His previous result was ESFP)

Nationality: Japanese

Representative Color: Pastel Green

Representative Emoji: 🐣

Taki Facts:

– He has a younger sister.

– He is a former contestant of I-LAND, he was eliminated in episode 10.

– Taki trained for 10 months before his appearance in I-LAND.

– If he could listen to only 1 song in his entire life it’d be “Blood, Sweat & Tears” by BTS. (Applicant Profile I-LAND)

– His personality in 1 word is joy/fun. (Applicant Profile I-LAND)

– His favorite food is Samgyeopsal. (I-LAND Applicant Profile)

Maki

Stage Name: Maki (マキ / 마키)

Birth Name: Riki Maus (리키 마우스) / Hirota Riki (宏田力 / 히로타 리키)

Position: Youngest

Birthday: February 17th, 2006

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog

Height: 183 cm (6’0′′)

Weight: N/A

Blood Type: O

MBTI Type: ESTJ

Nationality: Japanese-German

Representative Color: Pink Red

Representative Emoji: 🐶

Maki Facts:

– His mother is Japanese and his father is German.

– Maki has an older brother and a younger sister.

– He used to do ballet.

– Maki can speak four languages: Japanese, English, Korean, and German.

– He describes himself as energetic.

– Maki’s hobbies are cooking, exercise and taking selfies

– His special skills are his English, singing, and charm.

– He did musical theater.

– He appeared on Bracken Moor way back in 2019.

– His charm pointy is his dimples and big eyes.

– Since third grade, he has been taking vocal lessons.

– Maki ranked 3rd as the naughtiest among the members.

– Ever since he became a trainee, he has grown interested in fashion.

– He wanted to become an idol after watching I-LAND with his mother.

– His role model is Jake from ENHYPEN.

– Maki’s close friend is Seok Matthew from ZEROBASEONE as they trained together at HYBE before joining &AUDITION.

– Motto: “Don’t forget to say Hello and Thank you!"