SANTOS BRAVOS and &TEAM Are Folding Two Worlds Together With "ORIGAMI"

HYBE Latin America's five-member group SANTOS BRAVOS is joining forces with &TEAM for a second collaboration, announcing a new single titled "ORIGAMI" for November 20.

The group confirmed the release on October 29 local time through its official social media channels and Weverse. The song will serve as a pre-release track from SANTOS BRAVOS' second EP, scheduled for 2027.

The collaboration brings together artists from HYBE's Latin American and Japanese operations, continuing a partnership that began with "KAWASAKI (&TEAM Remix)" in February.

While their previous collaboration combined Latin urban influences and Brazilian rhythms with &TEAM's vocals, "ORIGAMI" is expected to take a more emotional direction.

Inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding, the song explores themes of personal growth, resilience, gratitude and remaining connected to one's roots.

According to HYBE Latin America, each fold in a piece of origami represents an experience, relationship or lesson that shapes a person's identity over time.

The lyrics also express appreciation for family, friends and communities, emphasizing how their support can help people navigate change while remaining grounded in who they are.

The upcoming release arrives as SANTOS BRAVOS continues expanding its activities beyond Latin America. According to the company, the group's music has accumulated more than 250 million streams across major platforms over the past year.

Its debut EP, "DUAL," reached No. 17 on Billboard's Top Latin Pop Albums chart, while the group has also received recognition at several Latin music award ceremonies.

In September, SANTOS BRAVOS received awards for Favorite Group or Duo of the Year and New Generation Male Artist at the 2026 Premios Juventud.

The group consists of Drew from the United States, Kauê from Brazil, Alejandro from Peru, Kenneth from Mexico and Gabi from Puerto Rico.

Debuting under HYBE Latin America in October 2025, SANTOS BRAVOS was developed as part of the company's strategy to establish locally rooted artists across different music markets.

Following the release of "ORIGAMI," the group is scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza South America in March 2027, with appearances planned in Chile, Argentina and Brazil.

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