&TEAM “JUNON” February issue special edition cover & back cover jacked

■Shingo Katori interview and Kyoko Saito’s private “MY BEST3” also released

&TEAM features the front and back covers of the special February issue of “JUNON” released on December 20th. There will be plenty of newly photographed shots of people dressed in winter-like knitwear.

&TEAM celebrated their 2nd anniversary of debut on December 7, 2024, and have deepened their bond. This time, they are divided into three units: EJ x FUMA x K, NICHOLAS x JO x MAKI, and YUMA x HARUA x TAKI, and we are exploring the secret of their close friendship.

In addition to thinking about the name of the unit that was photographed this time, when asked, “If you could compare the members to items?”, we answered, “Shield,” “Lip balm,” “Stuffed shark,” “Cream puff,” “Double-sized hamburger,” and “Mouth.” “It’s candy that pops inside,” is the unique answer that comes from the members who understand each other so well.

In addition to a large volume of photos and interviews, the special edition will include a special profile card as a special appendix. On the back of each of the 9 members’ solo cuts, there is a “love story about LUNE (&TEAM’s fan name) that is second to none of the other members”.

“JUNON” February 2025 special special edition back cover

■Shingo Katori talks about the secret behind the production of the drama he stars in
Also appearing in this magazine is Shingo Katori, who stars in the Fuji TV series drama “Japan’s Best Worst Man *My Family Was a Fake” for the first time in 11 years. In the drama, Katori will play Ippei Omori, a former newsman whose life has been pushed to the brink. Also, since he is in charge of the theme song, he talks a lot about the behind-the-scenes stories behind the production of the song.

■Excerpt from Shingo Katori interview
“It’s not like we’re pushing it, we’re working it out to the very limit.”
In the drama, Ippei starts out having been pushed to the brink of his life, but I personally don’t feel pushed to the brink. I like pushing myself. I think I’ve always been able to demonstrate my power when I push myself. Right now, we’ve only been rehearsing for the festival in December, and we haven’t even started yet, so it’s quite a rush (lol). But on the other hand, maybe they’re working on it to the last minute. I think sometimes when someone tells you to do something, you can’t remember it, or you feel pushed into it, but I was involved in everything by myself, making festivals and albums with everyone. I’ll do what I created in
I guess it’s like not being included.

■Kyoko Saito appears in the special feature “Playback! My favorite MY BEST3”
In the special feature, JUNON’s popular project “Oshi no MY BEST3” is back. People who appeared on JUNON in 2024 will talk about their personal “MY BEST3” along with a summary of the year.

In the special feature, Kyoko Saito appears. It has been half a year since I graduated from Hinatazaka46. Please pay attention to the interview with her, who has had more time to face acting and her world has expanded further.

■Excerpt from Kyoko Saito interview
“Best 3 things that made me happy and excited”
The 1st place Hinatazaka46 graduation concert was held!
I was really happy that we were able to hold a graduation concert, and I would like to express my gratitude to the members, managers, and other people who have been with me for a long time, as well as the concert staff who helped me in the early days. He even rushed to meet people he hadn’t been able to meet. Before the concert, we formed a circle and cheered ourselves up with the shouts from the director, but a former staff member also came to the scene and said, “I’m also excited and excited.” . I remember that I was already on the verge of tears before the concert.
2nd place: I got a lot of new jobs!
3rd place I got my driver’s license!