&TEAM Makes Their Highly Anticipated K-Pop Debut with 'Back to Life'

&TEAM, part of the HYBE Global Group, is set to make their debut in South Korea.

On the 28th, &TEAM will release their first Korean mini-album, 'Back to Life'. Having already achieved million-seller status in Japan with their third single 'Go in Blind', the group's official debut in the heart of K-Pop is generating significant interest as they embark on a new chapter.

&TEAM, consisting of members EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, pre-released the title track 'Back to Life' on the 27th at 6 PM. The song, a Rock Hip-hop genre, is characterized by its grand and intense beats and sounds. It carries the message of trusting one's revived instincts and running towards where the heart leads. The nine members transform past wounds into fuel for growth, creating a powerful energy that permeates the track with tension and catharsis.

The music video for 'Back to Life' encapsulates &TEAM's identity of 'wolf DNA' and their fearless drive towards a larger world. It begins with Maki's question, "Am I a monster? Are we?", setting a solemn tone that is visualized through storms, scars, and dynamic choreography with dozens of dancers, enhancing viewer immersion.

Scenes of boys driven by instinct clashing amidst a surging crowd and crashing waves symbolize the explosion of repressed emotions. The moment when the seemingly serene clouds and meadows are revealed as artificial sets contrasts with the harshness of reality, heightening tension. A poignant scene where Jo holds K's hand, engulfed in black matter, signifies a climax of salvation and awakening, leaving a lasting impression.

As the video progresses, the nine members' choreography intensifies like a 'wolf pack', culminating in a hopeful message as the storm subsides and a boy moves towards the light. Through the music video, &TEAM dramatically portrays the 'revived instincts' that rise again despite facing trials.

&TEAM's Korean mini-album 'Back to Life' features six tracks showcasing the members' expanded musical spectrum. Besides the title track, it includes the upbeat 'Lunatic', the charming love confession 'MISMATCH', the powerful vocal-driven 'Rush', the deeply resonant rock ballad 'Heartbreak Time Machine', and 'Who am I', which combines delicate melodies with sincere lyrics.

The album credits feature global hitmakers, including Bang Si-hyuk and Soma Genda, alongside Latin Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter JULiA LEWiS, and producers Tyler Spry, Scotty Dittrich, Mick Coogan, and Park Moon-chi, who have all collaborated to support &TEAM's debut.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr