5 BE:FIRST Songs Recommendations That Will Make You Fall in Love with Them

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Nurulia Januaristy Putri

BE:FIRST is a Japanese boy group that debuted in November 2021 under the sub-label BMSG, B-ME. BE:FIRST's journey to debut was recorded through THE FIRST audition program created by rapper SKY-HI.

With 7 members, BE:FIRST doesn't have a leader and each member has the freedom to express their opinion. The name BE:FIRST itself describes that each member is considered number one and the group always strives to be the best.

Since their debut, their popularity has skyrocketed. Their songs have successfully reached high positions on the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts. In mid-2022, BE:FIRST also collaborated with Jonas Blue on the Japanese version of the song Don't Wake Me Up.

Check out the song recommendations from BE:FIRST below!

1. ‘Shining One’ (2021)

This pre-debut song was used as a Final Screening performance in the THE FIRST audition program. Ten finalists from the Shining and One teams were asked to perform this song in their own style. The Shining One music video successfully reached 1 million viewers in 4 hours after its release and became the most trending on YouTube Japan. This song also entered the top of the Oricon and Billboard Japan weekly charts.

2. ‘Gifted’ (2021)

With their debut song Gifted, BE:FIRST managed to attract a lot of attention and reached the top position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 as well as the weekly Oricon chart. This song is a collaboration between SKY-HI and Ryosuke "Dr.R" Sakai. With sharp and emotional rhythm, Gifted tells the story of BE:FIRST's journey from being unknown to a talented group. The song also contains a message that every individual is born with a unique talent.

3. ‘Bye-Good-Bye’ (2022)

This single became the second one to reach the top position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The song depicts the feeling of positive farewell after BE:FIRST went through a long journey to move forward. Bye-Good-Bye was composed by Chaki Zulu with lyrics written by sty and produced by SKY-HI. In addition, this song also became the soundtrack for the morning drama series titled BEFORE I SAY GOODBYE.

4. ‘Boom Boom Back’ (2023)

After a huge success in 2022, BE:FIRST caused a stir at the beginning of 2023 with their latest song, Boom Boom Back. Looking cool, this song is a combination of 90s hip-hop style, 2000s teen music, and also has a modern touch. The song was produced directly by a cool global team including American DJ and songwriter, Grant Boutin, Luke Shipstad, Will Jay, and 3onawav.

5. ‘Smile Again’ (2023)

The song Smile Again, released in April 2023, is the fourth main single from BE:FIRST. The song was produced by SKY-HI, Keita Tachibana from w-inds, JUNE, and all s**t kingz. With a beautiful melody, Smile Again is a love song that depicts sadness and vulnerability while conveying hope and determination from the members of BE:FIRST. The song even became a trending topic on Twitter after the THE FIRST TAKE version was released.

So, those are some song recommendations from BE:FIRST that K-Lovers can listen to! Don't forget to add these songs to your favorite playlist. Guaranteed, their songs will make you fall into the enchanting charm of BE:FIRST. So, get ready to enjoy the exciting music from this cool boygroup!

(kpl/njp)