- November 14, 2026
- 09:35 PM
Bingkai Karya – Japanese dance and vocal group BE:FIRST celebrates its fifth anniversary with the release of its fourth original album, ‘BE:4U’, on 3 November 2026. Featuring 13 tracks, the album marks the group’s first original full-length release in nearly two years, bringing together new music, special unit collaborations, and a newly recorded version of “Mainstream.” Led by the energetic hip-hop track “NOW U KNOW,” the album reflects on the group’s journey while expressing its ambitions for the future.
The release follows a significant period of growth for the six-member group, which has continued to expand its presence beyond Japan. In September 2026, BE:FIRST made its US debut through the global EP “WATCH ME,” which reached No. 130 on the Billboard 200. The group also completed its BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026, performing across Bangkok, Taipei, Manila, and New York.
At the heart of ‘BE:4U’ is “NOW U KNOW,” an energetic hip-hop track that looks back on BE:FIRST achievements while emphasizing the determination to keep moving forward. Member MANATO also contributed to the song, reflecting the group’s active involvement in shaping its musical direction.
The album further explores different musical identities through its two newly introduced unit songs. “Diva,” performed by SHUNTO, MANATO, and JUNON, and “#Conbini,” performed by SOTA, RYUHEI, and LEO, showcase different combinations of the members and their individual contributions.
Other highlights include “BE:FIRST ALL DAY,” a declaration of lifelong commitment to the group, and “Missing,” a bittersweet love song marking BE:FIRST second collaboration with British DJ and producer Jonas Blue. The collection also features “It’s not a bad life,” the theme song for the film RYUJI, starring JUNON; “街灯 Lighting up the town,” featured in FamilyMart’s Christmas campaign; and “H.A.R.E.,” created in connection with Suntory’s draft beer campaign. Meanwhile, “for you” was created by MANATO, JUNON, and LEO alongside internationally recognized producer Shintaro Yasuda. Every newly recorded song on the album carries credits from the members.
BE:FIRST fifth-anniversary celebrations will continue with the BE:FIRST 5th Anniversary DOME TOUR 2027, scheduled to take place at Tokyo Dome on 11–12 January, Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on 13–14 February, and Belluna Dome in Saitama on 6–7 March 2027. With ‘BE:4U’, BE:FIRST celebrates five years of creativity, collaboration, and growth while looking toward its next chapter.
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