Nikkei Asia

Japanese producer SKY-HI goes off script to launch BE:FIRST

TOKYO -- Japanese boy band BE:FIRST celebrated a major milestone only a few weeks after its November debut: their single, "Gifted.," topped Billboard's Hot Trending Songs over tracks by BTS and other ...
Indiatimes

'We’ll walk our own paths from here': Miyami Ryoki leaves BE:FIRST after infidelity allegations: Details inside

BE:FIRST member Miyama Ryoki has officially departed the group following infidelity accusations and a significant public image blow. Previously on hiatus, Ryoki confirmed his exit, stating his support ...
Billboard

BE:FIRST’s ‘Lighting up the town’ Hits No. 1 as Snow Man’s ‘CHARISMAX’ Returns to Top 10 on Japan Hot 100

Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" slips a notch to No. 2. By Billboard Japan BE:FIRST’s “Lighting up the town” blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released Dec. 17. The song ...
Billboard

BE:FIRST’s ‘BE:FIRST ALL DAY’ Tops Japan Hot 100

SixTONES' "Ichibyo" bows at No. 2. By Billboard Japan BE:FIRST‘s “BE:FIRST ALL DAY” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released March 25. The hip-hop number featuring David ...
Forbes

J-Pop’s Rising Stars BE:FIRST Setting The Stage To Go Global

Japanese pop group BE:FIRST has been through a lot in their nearly five years since their debut in 2021. The members – SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON and LEO – had to compete on the Japanese ...
GMA Network

SB19, Be:First perform unreleased collab song 'Toyfriend' at DUNK Showcase

SB19 and Be:First joined forces at the DUNK Showcase for a surprise collab stage! On Day 3 of the event held in K-Arena Yokohama, the P-pop Kings and the Japanese pop group performed an unreleased ...