&TEAM's Korean Food Picks Are In: "I Like My Bulgogi a Little Sweet"

As &TEAM spends more time promoting in Korea, the members are picking up a few favorites along the way, including when it comes to food.

Speaking at the Asia Top Artist Festival 2026, or ATA Festival, at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul on Sept. 19, EJ and Maki revealed some of the Korean dishes that have become their go-to picks.

"The members all have different Korean foods they like, but I like duck," EJ said.

Maki, meanwhile, has recently found himself reaching for a Korean staple. "I've been really into bulgogi lately," he said. "I like my bulgogi a little sweet."

Food was just one part of how &TEAM has been settling into its growing activities in Korea. The group is currently promoting its second Korean mini album, "Mark on Me," released Sept. 8. The album surpassed 1.35 million copies in first-week sales, setting a new career high for the group.

"It's our first time doing a festival by the Han River, so it feels especially exciting and romantic," EJ said of appearing at ATA Festival. "We're really happy to be here with so many people enjoying the festival together."

The festival also gave &TEAM a chance to debut a new stage. The group performed album track "Night to Howl!" for the first time, with Fuma highlighting the song's "Awoo" section as a moment for the crowd to join in. "I hope everyone does it together with us," he said.

The group's signature "wolf DNA" also came up during the interview. Asked which member currently fits the image best, Taki did not hesitate to nominate himself.

"We all look a little like wolves, honestly," he said. "But this time, I think I'm the most wolf-like. I'll prove it on stage."

As their presence in Korea grows, the members also want fans to see more of &TEAM away from the stage.

"It's already been five years since &TEAM was formed, but I feel like there are still so many things we haven't shown, including our chemistry," Fuma said. "We want to show more of those sides of ourselves."

After showing their polished performance side through Korean music shows, Fuma said travel content is something he would particularly like the group to try.

"I'd love for us to film more travel content," he said. "I want to show &TEAM in a more natural way."

Fans will soon have another chance to see the group in Seoul. &TEAM is set to perform at KSPO DOME on Oct. 3 and 4, following its first headlining dome concerts at Belluna Dome in Japan.

"We have the KSPO DOME concerts coming up in October," Fuma said. "So if you want to see more of us, I hope you'll come."

ATA Festival took place at Nanji Hangang Park from Sept. 19 to 20. CNBLUE and WOODZ headlined the first day, alongside &TEAM, LUCY, Car, the garden, Moon Sang-min, Dynamic Duo, Lee O-uk, Kim Su-young and Hi-Fi Un!corn.

ATEEZ and Jannabi headlined the second day, with KickFlip, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Choi Yena, Lee Mujin, Urban Zakapa, DAYBREAK, Choi Hyun-wook and Dragon Pony also appearing.