The group had previously topped the chart with its first Korean EP \u201cBack to Life,\u201d released in October last year<\/p>\n
Japanese boy band &TEAM has made history as it has entered the Billboard 200 for the first time in its career, as the group\u2019s third Japanese EP \u201cWe on Fire\u201d debuted at No. 52 on the latest chart dated May 30.<\/p>\n
Fueled by the album\u2019s momentum, &Team also reclaimed the top spot on Billboard\u2019s Emerging Artists chart. The group had previously topped the chart with its first Korean EP \u201cBack to Life,\u201d released in October last year.<\/p>\n
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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\u2019s Emerging Artists chart.<\/p>\n
The achievement marks &TEAM as one of the very few Japan-based groups in recent years to enter Billboard\u2019s main album charts, reflecting the group\u2019s rapidly growing international presence and continued momentum.<\/p>\n
Released in April, We on Fire continues to power &TEAM\u2019s worldwide breakout, as the group expands its reach with explosive stage performances, chart success, and rising fan demand.<\/p>\n
What netizens said about the feat<\/p>\n
One said, \u201cIt\u2019s not low. I feel like people have crazy ideas of what\u2019s \u201cgood\u201d. 17k sales in the states a month after release is great.\u201d<\/p>\n
A second wrote- \u201cYayyyyyy! Lun\u00e8 is so dedicated! &TEAM can top other groups without the fans getting super competitive and annoying which is a very good thing. “<\/p>\n
A third commented- \u201cYes 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\u2019s good now besides on X no matter what \u201cside\u201d they\u2019re on they always argue but it\u2019s X so what do you expect? Other than that Lun\u00e8 really nice. But a fandom\u2019s foundation and early fans were the shape it so I shouldn\u2019t worry too much.\u201d<\/p>\n
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And one more person commented- \u201cYay im so proud of &team and our Lun\u00e9 community giving them the recognition they deserve !!!\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nMay 29, 2026, 11:49 IST<\/p>\n
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