Carefully selected recommendations of BE:FIRST’s best and most popular songs

Be FreeNEW!BE:FIRST

Be Free

BE:FIRST is a dance and vocal group under BMSG, led by SKY-HI.

Written by STY and SKY-HI and produced by Chaki Zulu, this song refreshes the soul with its exhilarating sound and positive worldview.

Originally created as an assignment piece for the 2021 audition training camp evaluation, it was a significant number that supported the participants’ growth.

Later, for inclusion on the album BE:1 released in August 2022, it was newly recorded by the seven members and pre-released.

Seamlessly blending a pop melody with an R&B groove, this track gently gives listeners a push forward.

It’s the perfect song when you want to take on something new or refresh your mood.

Boom Boom BackNEW!BE:FIRST

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This work, characterized by a hybrid sound that fuses the taste of ’90s hip-hop with a modern sense of beats, is a popular BE:FIRST track released in February 2023.

Its cool structure features a mic relay laid over a heavy track, highlighting each member’s individuality.

The lyrics, infused with a strong resolve to push forward toward even greater heights, are likely to resonate deeply with those who continue to take on challenges.

It’s also known for being the March ending theme for NTV’s “Sukkiri” and “Sorette!? Jissai Dounanoka.” Later included on the album “2:BE,” this powerful song is one you’ll want to play when it’s time to step up to the challenge or when you want to crank up the energy and dance.

Bye-Good-ByeNEW!BE:FIRST

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A song whose positive message—portraying farewells not as endings but as the start of the next stage—truly resonates.

It blends BE:FIRST’s signature groovy sound with a bittersweet yet refreshing melody, gently giving listeners a supportive push.

Included on the album BE:1, it became one of the group’s signature numbers, surpassing 100 million streams by September 2022.

Whether you’re at a crossroads like graduation or changing jobs, or just need a little courage in the morning, listening to it will surely help you step forward with a bright, uplifted feeling.

MainstreamNEW!BE:FIRST

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The title track of BE:FIRST’s fourth single, whose extremely pared-down, minimal beat leaves a powerful impact.

Riding a hard-hitting hip-hop track with booming low end, each member’s distinctive rap and vocals are thrilling.

Rather than chasing trends, the lyrics declare their resolve to forge a new mainstream themselves, likely striking listeners with a strong shock.

Released in September 2023, the work stirred up various charts, and the choreography in the music video was highly praised—making not only the song but also the performance exceptionally polished.

It’s a perfect listen when you want to stay true to your own path without being swayed by others, or when you want to stoke your inner fighting spirit.

Smile AgainNEW!BE:FIRST

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BE:FIRST is a boy group under BMSG that rose to prominence from an audition show and captivates with their powerful performance skills.

Smile Again, a love song that conveys hope within melancholy, uses a refined, minimal arrangement to highlight the members’ vocals.

Its fragile yet beautiful melody may resonate with listeners’ memories and move their hearts.

Released in April 2023 as their 3rd single, the track also drew attention as the ANESSA global campaign song.

It’s crafted not only as an affirmation of love, but also as an anthem cheering on those who vow to make a fresh start.

Perfect for the refreshing air from spring to early summer, it’s a song you’ll want to play on a drive or whenever you need a boost of positivity.

streetlightNEW!BE:FIRST

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A heartwarming party song that joyfully celebrates the small happinesses of everyday life with a gospel glow.

It’s a single released digitally by the seven-member group BE:FIRST—renowned for their overwhelming performance power—in December 2025, and it became widely known for being featured in FamilyMart’s commercial.

The worldview, which depicts the preciousness of unassuming moments—like conversations under streetlights—resonates deeply even without flashy production.

The groove created by the members’ voices layering over one another will naturally make you want to sway as you listen.

It’s a blissful track perfect for lively winter nights spent gathered around chicken with your loved ones.

Gifted.NEW!BE:FIRST

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A dramatic debut track that instantly pulls you in with its solemn, majestic intro.

Released in November 2021 by BE:FIRST, the group born from the audition program THE FIRST, this single marked a milestone by debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking.

The theme of “innate talent” conveys a powerful resolve to believe in one’s own potential, along with a positive message that everyone possesses talent—something that’s sure to resonate deeply.

It’s the perfect song to play at decisive moments or when you need to fire yourself up; you’ll feel energy welling up from deep within.

As both their origin and, in a sense, their pinnacle, this work is a must-listen.