BE:FIRST On SB19, Their Filipino Fans, And Their Global Rise | Billboard Philippines Volumes

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BE:FIRST are navigating global recognition with a strong sense of Japanese pride, a homegrown love for music, and a drive to deliver musical excellence to the best of their ability. On this episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes, the six-member Japanese boy group talks about what they carry as they represent J-pop on the global stage, working on the single “TOYFRIEND” with P-pop powerhouses SB19, what they’re most excited to see or try in the Philippines, and how it feels to come up on five years together as a group. Listen to the stories of Sota, Shunto, Manato, Ryuhei, Junon, and Leo right here, only on Billboard Philippines. Subscribe for more content like this. 00:00 Intro 1:35 Who BE:FIRST are 2:48 Celebrating their 5th anniversary as a group 3:17 How each member fell in love with music 7:50 On collaborating with SB19 on “TOYFRIEND” 11:30 Differences between Japanese and Filipino fans 12:53 Importance of global collaborations, and what BE:FIRST brings to the table 14:35 Navigating the changes in their journey 16:09 What BE:FIRST’s music says about Japanese culture 17:05 How each member influenced BE:FIRST’s music 19:17 What legacy BE:FIRST want to leave behind 20:04 On their newest single “RONDO” 21:08 Who they want to collaborate with in the future 22:54 Fan Questions 26:08 What’s next for BE:FIRST Follow us for exclusive access to the latest and freshest in music! We bring you the hottest local and global music charts, videos, news, and insights. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgWFq6eGb_if7LuhCzUbrg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billboardphofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billboardphofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billboardphofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBPHOfficial Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pp5pKNhTZ76dz8ALzdNrf?si=22eabf97f8e049a9 BILLBOARD PHILIPPINES MEDIA CHANNELS PUBLISHER Anne Bernisca CHIEF OF EDITORIAL CONTENT Bret Jackson MEDIA CHANNELS MANAGER Kenneth Dimaano PODCAST PRODUCER Anton Molina PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Megan