The group had previously topped the chart with its first Korean EP “Back to Life,” released in October last year

Japanese boy band &TEAM has made history as it has entered the Billboard 200 for the first time in its career, as the group’s third Japanese EP “We on Fire” debuted at No. 52 on the latest chart dated May 30.

Fueled by the album’s momentum, &Team also reclaimed the top spot on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. The group had previously topped the chart with its first Korean EP “Back to Life,” released in October last year.

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The EP also hit No. 2 on both Top Album Sales and World Albums, while &TEAM reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart.

The achievement marks &TEAM as one of the very few Japan-based groups in recent years to enter Billboard’s main album charts, reflecting the group’s rapidly growing international presence and continued momentum.

Released in April, We on Fire continues to power &TEAM’s worldwide breakout, as the group expands its reach with explosive stage performances, chart success, and rising fan demand.

What netizens said about the feat

One said, “It’s not low. I feel like people have crazy ideas of what’s “good”. 17k sales in the states a month after release is great.”

A second wrote- “Yayyyyyy! Lunè is so dedicated! &TEAM can top other groups without the fans getting super competitive and annoying which is a very good thing. “

A third commented- “Yes I just hope it stays that way. All we can do is try our best to not cause and get involved in conflict as they gain fans. It’s good now besides on X no matter what “side” they’re on they always argue but it’s X so what do you expect? Other than that Lunè really nice. But a fandom’s foundation and early fans were the shape it so I shouldn’t worry too much.”

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And one more person commented- “Yay im so proud of &team and our Luné community giving them the recognition they deserve !!!”

First Published:
May 29, 2026, 11:49 IST

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