# BE:FIRST BE:FIRST represents a new wave in J-Pop, emerging with a strong emphasis on vocal and performance prowess that transcends traditional idol archetypes. Their sound blends contemporary pop sensibilities with elements of hip-hop and R&B, appealing to a discerning audience that values artistic integrity and high-quality production. Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/japan/be-first ## Core facts - Category: J-Pop Group - Entertainment scene: Japan - Active since: 2021 - Genre: J-Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B ## Audience - Estimated fandom size: 1M - Female share: 85% - Core audience: Gen Z – Millennials - Top market: Japan - Top market: Taiwan - Top market: South Korea - Top market: Thailand - Top market: United States - Top market: Hong Kong ## Highlights - Milestone: Top market Japan — 78% of fandom - Milestone: Authentic image resonates with fans valuing genuine talent. - Milestone: Versatile music style allows diverse endorsement-category fits. ## Frequently asked ### Who is BE:FIRST? BE:FIRST is a J-Pop Group from Japan, formed in 2021. ### How many fans does BE:FIRST have? BE:FIRST has approximately 1 million global fans, making them a Rising tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index. ### What markets is BE:FIRST popular in? BE:FIRST's strongest markets are Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, out of 16 markets tracked on Cultiq. ### What genres does BE:FIRST perform? BE:FIRST performs J-Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, primarily within the J-Pop Group ecosystem. ## About Cultiq Cultiq is an entertainment intelligence AI — the workspace where brands, labels, agencies, and promoters run entertainment partnerships from brief to signed and live. Operated by WENOTIFT Inc (Delaware, USA). Directory index: https://www.cultiq.app/directory Site overview for models: https://www.cultiq.app/llms.txt This page is free to read with no account. The full intelligence layer — FitMatrix scoring, deal economics, and fee bands — requires authentication at https://www.cultiq.app/login and is intentionally absent from this file.