&TEAM Members Profile

 &TEAM Members Profile and Facts:

&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 their first mini album, First Howling: ME. Their official Korean debut was on October 28, 2025, with their mini-album, Back to Life. They achieved a triple crown with their song, “Back to Life”, on SBS M’s The Show, MBC M’s Show Champion, and KBS2’s Music Bank on November 4th, 5th, and 7th, 2025, respectively.

Group Name Meaning: N/A
Official Greeting: “ONE TWO! We Link! Hello, we’re &TEAM!“

&TEAM Official Fandom Name: LUNÉ
&TEAM Official Colors: N/A

&TEAM Official Logo:

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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)
English Name: Eli Byun
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)
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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.”
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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: INFP (Previously ENFP, ESFP)
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.
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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.
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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.”
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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).”
Show more Jo fun facts…

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.”
Show more Harua fun facts…

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)
Show more Ta-Ki fun facts…

Maki

Stage Name: Maki (マキ / 마키)
Birth Name: Riki Wilhelm Mauss (리키 빌헬름 마우스)
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.
– During his time in musical theater, he used the stage name Hirota Riki (宏ひろ田た 力りき / 히로타 리키).
– 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!”
Show more Maki fun facts…

Related:
&AUDITION – The Howling- Profile
I-LAND (Reality Show) Profile

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Note 2: EJ‘s Leader position and Fuma‘s Sub-Leader position have been confirmed on &TEAM 1st Weverse Live (Dec 6, 2022).
K‘s Performance Leader position has been revealed in &TEAM Gakuen Season 2 and First Paw Print Concert in Seoul. K’s Center position has been revealed & confirmed by K in the TeenVogue interview.

Note 3: EJ, Jo, and K updated their heights on April 9, 2024 (Source). The members’ heights were also updated on “Sports Hochi” interviews.

For Reference On MBTI Types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging

Source for the updated MBTI Types: &AUDITION boys.
Update: The members updated their MBTI on October 6, 2023 (source). EJ updated his MBTI to ISTJ on March 2025 (source). K updated his MBTI to INFP in April 2025 (source).

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Related:
&TEAM Discography
&TEAM: Who is Who?
&TEAM Coverography

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