The global group &TEAM’s first Asia tour, “2025 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR ‘AWAKEN THE BLOODLINE,’” which will be visiting nine cities, opened with concerts started in Aichi last May 10 and May 11.
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The concert began with a spectacular production that brought the wild energy of the wolf, the identity of &TEAM, to life. The concert hall was filled with thunderous cheers as the nine members appeared on stage amid a set modeled after a lunar eclipse, accompanied by wolf howls.
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The concert started with a powerful rendition of “Go in Blind,” the title track from their third single, featuring &TEAM’s signature smooth performance, in which they covered their eyes, oriented their senses, and synchronized their movements. Then the group gave a refreshing youthful feel with “Dropkick,” a performance that started with MAKI catching a flying nightball. It was a task that had no room for error. MAKI commented, “I was nervous, but I’m glad I successfully caught it! LUNÉ’s wonderful reaction moved me so much.” His passion was palpable throughout the concert hall as he expressed his determination to repeat his success in every future performance. Next, in “Deer Hunter,” which garnered attention when its performance video ranked in YouTube’s “Trending Music,” members dressed in chic black suits performed an original dance break as a surprise.
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The audience erupted in cheers in response to a member’s archery choreography that struck them right in the feels. Also, on the first day of the Aichi concerts, when asked what part he would like to try, MAKI said, “I’d like to try YUMA’s part in ‘Deer Hunter’ where he falls down in front of FUMA.” Then he actually performed the part, and the audience responded enthusiastically to this fresh sight.
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Next, in “Big suki,” which drew attention with a performance choreographed by K, the stage shifted to a retro style with the members in hats. They captivated the audience with dynamic choreography that utilized the team's strength, which is that every member is more than capable of being the center of the group. During the encore, FUMA expressed his gratitude for being able to embark on the much-anticipated Asia tour with LUNÉ, saying, “It’s all thanks to LUNÉ that we’re able to do this Asia tour. Thank you so much!” HARUA’s love for LUNÉ shone through as he told them, “We put LUNÉ first and prepared for this tour together with you. I’m delighted to see so many smiling faces tonight. It lets me know all our hard work and practice was worth it.” K expressed his strong determination, saying, “I want to share how grateful I am that I could become one with LUNÉ through my favorite music. I think the group’s solidarity has also become stronger through all our practice. Let’s keep going step by step and create an &TEAM sensation in Asia!”
The members didn’t want the Aichi concert that opened the Asia tour to end, so they performed a double encore, then kept waving to LUNÉ till the last moment as they finally left the stage. With their tight group choreography, which can be said to be the true essence of &TEAM, ever on display, each member presented a performance with their individuality and expressiveness shining through more than ever before. As the tour title suggests, it was the first day of the awakening of nine infinite talents.
Having started with the concerts in Aichi, the Asia tour will hit a total of nine cities all over Asia, traveling next to Tokyo, and then Bangkok, Fukuoka, Seoul, Jakarta, Taipei, Hyogo, and Hong Kong. Their third single “Go in Blind” was released on April 23 and achieved two wins on the Oricon Singles Chart: “Weekly CD Single” and “Weekly Combined Single.” The first-week sales are the highest of the year for a male artist (* Oricon survey. Rankings for this year started on December 23, 2024), and it continues to break its own record as the total number of units shipped has now exceeded 800,000.
Having started with the concerts in Aichi, the Asia tour will hit a total of nine cities all over Asia, traveling next to Tokyo, and then Bangkok, Fukuoka, Seoul, Jakarta, Taipei, Hyogo, and Hong Kong. Their third single “Go in Blind” was released on April 23 and achieved two wins on the Oricon Singles Chart: “Weekly CD Single” and “Weekly Combined Single.” The first-week sales are the highest of the year for a male artist (* Oricon survey. Rankings for this year started on December 23, 2024), and it continues to break its own record as the total number of units shipped has now exceeded 800,000.
