K-POP general department store "D'PARTMENT" is born in Harakado! The latest work of &TEAM! Read in Japanese

What is "D'PARTMENT"?

On June 28, 2025, the world's first permanent K-pop general department store "D'PARTMENT" will make its grand opening on the 4th floor of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado!
We visited this hot new spot, a dreamlike space for K-pop fans!

D'PARTMENT is a K-POP department store operated by BookLive Co.
D'PARTMENT" is a comprehensive K-pop department store operated by BookLive Co.

The highlight of this year's event is the latest "D'ICON" photo book featuring &TEAM, as well as exclusive goods and purchase privileges only available here!

Goods for sale at D'PARTMENT

https://www.d-dpartment.com/goods

&TEAM Twin Wafer 20 pieces BOX (Shokugan)

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Only available here! &TEAM Limited Edition Goods and Purchase Privileges

&TEAM" goods, available exclusively at D'PARTMENT, are a must-see for fans.
In addition, for every 6,000 yen (including tax) spent, one of a total of nine types of original hologram stickers will be given away at random!
The stickers are limited in quantity, so it is a good idea to come early.

The latest product availability information will be posted on D'PARTMENT's official X website.

Regarding the sales period of "&TEAM" goods currently on sale
The "&TEAM" merchandise currently on sale at "D'PARTMENT" will be on sale until [the end of August, 2025].

The &TEAM panel exhibition, patches, and cafe will be available until July 14, 2025 (Monday).

In conjunction with the opening of D'PARTMENT, from June 28 (Sat) to July 14 (Mon), 2025, a special area will be set up on the 4th floor of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" on the same floor, with a giant projector showing the history of D'ICON, panel displays of "&TEAM", and a cafe space. A special area of approximately 250 tsubo will be set up for a limited period of time.

In this special area, there will also be a corner where visitors can enjoy making patches, a hot topic in Korea.

• D'PARTMENT exclusive &TEAM original badges (4 types) 1,000 yen/piece
• Over 800 different parts including alphanumeric characters and illustrations

You can make your own design on the spot, so you can get the world's one and only "Guess Wappen"!

Panels with members' signatures and members on the ceiling

First Howling : NOW (Limited First Edition A) [ &TEAM ].

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How to reserve admission to "D'PARTMENT

• Maximum number of times one person can obtain an admission ticket is 2 times (2 slots).
• Even if you wish to enter with a friend, you must apply separately.
• Up to two children of elementary school age or younger may accompany you.

To be read in conjunction with

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Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025

Entrance Order Ticket on line [first-come, first-served]. Please apply from the following URL after reading the instructions.
https://lp.mogily.me/dpartment/

July 7 (Monday) onwards

They are planning to have free admission.

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What is &TEAM?

&TEAM" is a global boy group from Japan, co-produced by major Korean entertainment agency HYBE and Japan's Universal Music.

The group was formed in 2022 through the audition program "&AUDITION - The Howling -" and debuted in December of the same year. Their debut song "Under the skin" attracted attention both at home and abroad, and since then they have been expanding their popularity as a bridge between K-POP and J-POP.

The group's name "&TEAM" means "a team of members with different personalities connected by "&"". The group is gaining a lot of support as the next generation of artists who combine performance, visuals, and storytelling.

&TEAM Member Introduction

&TEAM is a 9-member multinational boy group from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, formed by HYBE Labels Japan (now YX LABELS) through the reality TV show "&AUDITION - The Howling". The group debuted on December 7, 2022 with the mini-album "First Howling : ME".

Member List

1. EJ (Wiju)
   • Born on September 7, 2002, in Korea. He is the type of person who calmly organizes situations and brings the members together, and is also the leader of the group.
2. FUMA (Fuma)
   • Japanese. He is a member from an audition. He is a reliable leader of &TEAM as a member of the hyun line (older members) and is a talented singer and dancer.
3. K (Kay)
   • Japanese. A former participant of "I-LAND," she is the core member who laid the foundation of &TEAM. She is 186cm tall and has a model-like figure.
4. NICHOLAS
   • Born in Taiwan on July 9, 2002. He is multilingual in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English, and is well known for his rapping in English.
5. YUMA
   • Born in Hyogo, Japan. He is a vocal member who speaks in Kansai dialect and has been dancing for more than 10 years.
6. JO
   • He is Japanese. He is a member who passed the audition. He is 184cm in height and has an amazing style.
7. HARUA
   • Japanese, from Nagano Prefecture. She is a dance performer with stage experience. She has a calm personality among the Mannerlines (younger group).
8. TAKI
   • Japanese. A former participant of "I-LAND", he officially joined the group after auditioning. He is good at a wide range of dance genres.
9. MAKI
   • Half Japanese-German, born in Tokyo, Japan. She is a talented dancer with experience as a child actor and on stage. Trilingual in Japanese, German, and English.

Attractiveness as a multinational group

• Multinational composition: 7 Japanese, 1 Korean (EJ), 1 Taiwanese (NICHOLAS). In addition, we have members who are fluent in English and German, making us a very global group.
• Diverse talents: Each member has a different charm in terms of performance choreography, rapping, vocals, and language skills, and as the name suggests, the strength of the group is its teamwork, which is connected by "&"!

Debut Trajectory and Concept

• From audition: 4 members are from "I-LAND" (K, NICHOLAS, EJ, TAKI) and the other 5 members were selected from "&AUDITION - The Howling -".
• Vampire vs. werewolf" concept: While sharing the same worldview as ENHYPEN, &TEAM takes over the "werewolf" storyline.

Fandom and Future Prospects

• Fan club name: LUNÉ = "Light Up New Energy", named to illuminate the group's progress like the light of the moon.
• Latest Activities: In early 2025, LUNÉ will appear in a movie, sing the theme song for a marathon, and hold its first Asian tour "AWAKEN THE BLOODLINE".

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D'PARTMENT is a cafe space where you can enjoy special drinks and sweets with K-pop music.

D'PARTMENT also has a café space.
Here, you can enjoy original coffee blends inspired by the store, as well as other topical drinks that are uniquely Korean.

• Dalgona Coffee: A sweet, bittersweet, fluffy drink from Korea
• Butterfly Pea Tea: A natural herbal tea with a beautiful bright blue color
• Cassette tape shaped chocolates: Playful sweets with the D'PARTMENT logo

All of them are sure to be a hit on social networking sites!

What is Dargona Coffee?

Dalgona Coffee is a "fluffy foam coffee" that became popular in Korea in 2020.
It is made by mixing instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a 1:1:1 ratio, whipping it to a firm froth, and placing it on top of cold milk.

The name comes from its resemblance in appearance to the traditional Korean sugar candy "Dalgona (Calumet baked goods).
Because of its striking appearance and the fact that it can be easily prepared at home, it has become a symbol of the "home café boom.

What is Butterfly Pea Tea?

Butterfly Pea Tea is a blue herbal tea popular mainly in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
It is famous for its natural blue color extracted from the flowers of the butterfly pea plant, which changes from blue to purple when acid such as lemon or lime is added.

This mysterious hue has attracted attention as a drink that looks great on SNS and is rapidly gaining popularity as a café menu item.
Non-caffeinated and rich in anthocyanin, a type of polyphenol, it is also favored by those conscious of beauty and health.

These drinks are very popular among K-POP fans and young people who love Korea, as café menu items that incorporate Korean culture.
Be sure to try them as a special drink served at the D'PARTMENT café.

Conclusion｜A new experience at Harajuku Harakado, a sacred place for guesswork!

D'PARTMENT is the "new mecca of guesswork" for K-pop lovers.
Limited-edition goods, patch making, original café... all are special experiences that can only be had here.

This is a new spot that should not be missed not only by &TEAM fans, but also by those who love K-POP in general!