BE:FIRST Members Profile, Ages, Heights, & (Updated Facts!)

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BE:FIRST is a seven-member Japanese boy group under BMSG. The group members consist of Junon, Leo, Ryoki, Sota, Manato, Shunto, and Ryuhei. They debuted on November 3, 2021, with the single album “Gifted.”

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BE:FIRST Profile

Debut	November 3, 2021
Active Years	2021–present
BE:FIRST Members	Junon, Leo, Ryoki, Sota, Manato, Shunto, Ryuhei
Genre	N/A
Status	Active
Label	BMSG
Oldest Member	Junon
Youngest Member	Ryuhei
Former Member	N/A
Fandom Name	BESTY

BE:FIRST Facts:

– BE:FIRST was formed on the survival show “THE FIRST 21”, which was hosted by Sky-Hi.
– The group’s agency, BMSG, is under B-ME, a record label with Avex.
– The group was named BE:FIRST because it aims to “always be aiming for the first”.
– Their fandom name, BESTY, is coined with the first and last two letters of the group’s name and turning it into an endearing slang for best friend “Bestie”.
– The seven letters in the group’s name represent all seven BE:FIRST members.

Achievements

– The group’s debut single achieved over 14 million streams and they became the group with the third-highest weekly streams in the history of Oricon, just behind BTS and BLACKPINK’s Lisa.
– BE:FIRST broke Oricon’s history by achieving the ‘double crown’ for digital song ranking and streaming ranking seven times, the most in the platform’s history.

Major Works

– Their popular songs include “Mainstream”, “Boom Boom Back” and “Bye-Good-Bye”.

Awards

– They have won prestigious awards like “2022 Asia Artist Awards” at the AAA Asia Celebrity Award and the “Best 5 New Artist Award” at the Japan Gold Disc Awards in 2022 and “Best Asia Act” at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards.
– The group won “Outstanding Work of the Year” award at the Japan Record Awards for two years consecutively in 2022 and 2023.

Website: BE:FIRST

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @befirst_official
Youtube: BE:FIRST
Twitter: @BEFIRSTofficial
TikTok: @befirst_official
Facebook: BE:FIRST

BE:FIRST Members Profile

1. Junon

Stage Name	Junon (ジュノン)
Birth Name	Ikagame Junon (池亀樹音)
Position	Main Vocalist
Birthday	May 23, 1998
Active Years	2018–present
Age	26 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Height	183 cm (6’0″)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Junon Facts:

– Junon is the oldest in BE:FIRST.
– The only time he hated music was when he was studying for his college entrance exam and her sister was playing acoustic guitar at home and it was very loud. (SPUR)
– He believes the best thing about his vocals is his falsetto. (SPUR)
– He was about to start a new job before he got selected in the audition.
– He said if he didn’t make it in the auditions, he would just see music as entertainment. (SPUR)
– He wanted to become a soccer player in his childhood.
– He said he is the type to be quiet in the morning and evening but is loud and excited at night. (anan)
– One thing that makes him smile when he is feeling down is seeing people smile. (TREMG)
– His nicknames include “Junon-kun”, “J “, “Juju” and “Jukkun”.
– His special skills include soccer, singing, and posing for photoshoots.
– He likes visiting the spa or sauna to get recharged. (Kpopwise)
– Junon said he has a completely different personality from Ryoki but they both think alike.
– He doesn’t like to be rushed and prefers waking in the morning at his own pace.
– He used to wear tight fitting clothes because he thought it suited him but now prefers wearing oversized clothing. (ELLE)
– His bias in BTS is Jimin and Felix in Stray Kids.
– He has been a fan of TWICE since 2017 after his friend recommended him and he has been to all of their concerts in Japan.
– He used to get good points in karaoke.
– He is a fan of Keshi.
– He knows how to speak in English and Korean.
– He lost a lot of weight since his debut, around 10kg.
– Read more facts about Junon

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @_jun0n_
Twitter: @jun0n_BEFIRST

2. Leo

Stage Name	Leo (レオ)
Birth Name	Kamimura Leo (上村礼王)
Position	Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday	August 8, 1998
Active Years	2021–present
Age	26 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Height	179 cm (5’8″)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Leo Facts:

– Leo is considered the moodmaker in BE:FIRST.
– Seeing the sun makes him smile when he feels down among all things. (TREMG)
– He is the type who can’t relax unless he clearly understands everthing.
– He said music helped him out when he felt hopeless and now wants to be someone’s light through music. (Bandwagon)
– His hobby is photography. (FRAU)
– He believes in fate.
– He loves clothes, accessories and bags.
– He wants to be the kind of guy that looks cool in a white t-shirt and jeans.
– He switches himself ‘on’ when he doesn’t feel motivated by leaving the house early, drinking coffee and spacing out while walking.
– He loves the sun and the sky and cannot live without sunbathing.
– An item he can’t live without is books because he can experience others’ lives with it. (GQ Japan)
– He loves the members a lot and they often appear in his dreams. (anan)
– He said is the spoiled kid in the group and gets ignored by the members because he gets too involved with the members.
– He likes purple sweet potato latte.
– He loves the atmosphere at the cinema and loves to watch movies there.
– He likes listening to the song “Lose Yourself” by Eminem.
– He imagines scenarios when interacting with people and thinks about the consequences of his actions. (FRAU)
– His special skills include always being cheerful and energetic.
– He wishes he listened to western artists more in his school days since he used to avoid listening to Chirs Brown and Justin Bieber because everyone would be listening to them. (ELLE Japan)
– He looks up to Bruno Mars and Eminem. (Kpopwise)
– Read more facts about Leo

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @leo__9_8

3. Ryoki

Stage Name	Ryoki (リョウキ)
Birth Name	Miyama Ryoki (三山凌輝)
Position	Rapper, Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday	April 26, 1999
Active Years	2021–present
Age	25 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Height	177 cm (5’8″)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Ryoki Facts:

– Ryoki is considered the most fashionable member in BE:FIRST.
– He loves shopping for clothes and even wears stylish clothes in personal life. (ELLE)
– He collects a lot of sneakers.
– He is close with Yuta from NCT.
– He can speak basic Korean.
– He has a positive personality, according to himself.
– He prefers being himself without being tied to a label or image.
– Junon said once Ryoki barged into his room at night and threw a tantrum about wanting to go somewhere with him and he had to comply because Ryoki threatened he wouldn’t leave his room without him. Ryoki later said he was hungry since he hadn’t eaten enough.
– He likes traveling when he feels down. (TREMG)
– He said he becomes quiet when he switches ‘on’ unlike Junon who starts talking nonsense when he is motivated.
– He wants to go sky-diving.
– He dreamed of becoming a lawyer in elementary school but later dropped the idea because he thought it’s too much work.
– Ryoki likes to relieve his tension by hanging out with the members.
– He has visited Korea.
– He has been to America with BALLISTIK BOYZ’s Kainuma.
– He is a fan of NCT127.
– He said he has a gentle personality. (anan)
– Junon said he is the type to take a step back, is quick to help people and pays attention to his surroundings.
– Read more facts about Ryoki

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: ryokimiyama_official
Twitter: ryokimiyama0426
Youtube: Ryoki Miyama official

4. Sota

Stage Name	Sota (ソウタ)
Birth Name	Shimao Sota (島雄壮大)
Position	Dancer, Rapper
Birthday	January 18, 2001
Active Years	2021–present
Age	23 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Height	174 cm (5’7″)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Sota Facts:

– Sota is considered a dance ace in BE:FIRST.
– He focuses on core workouts to get better at dancing and is strict about maintaining his body.
– He considers his former self as his rival. (anan)
– He likes to go back to his hometown, Shonan, no matter how busy he is to refresh himself.
– An item he can’t live without is perfumes.
– When he was 15, he said he was the kind of boy who could challenge expert choreographer’s opinions and wouldn’t hesitate to do what he thought was right. (ELLE Japan)
– He developed an interest in dancing at the age of 9 through his mom because she is a professional dancer.
– He loves to eat sukiyaki and udon noodles in miso soup.
– He loves sweet smells. (GQ JAPAN)
– He stopped eating ramen because he puts on weight easily and his face swells.
– He has worked as a backup dancer for ATEEZ during an event.
– His rule to himself is that he doesn’t eat after 7pm. (anan)
– He thinks he is far behind the person he was when he won the World Championships.
– He likes to drink coffee.
– One thing that always makes him smile when he’s feeling down is the ocean. (TREMG)
– He looks up to Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson. (Kpopwise)
– He has a habit of stretching when he gets nervous.
– He likes watching mystery shows.
– He has given dance workshops in the USA, Australia, Guam and Colombia.
– His sister, Shimao Komatsu, is also a member of the dance crew KANA-BOON!.
– He believes he is the strongest in the group in terms of stamina and strength.
– His favorite character is “Winnie the Pooh”.
– Read more facts about Sota

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @souchin_the_davryu
Twitter: @118souchin
Youtube: souchin
Tiktok: @souchin_the_davryu

5. Manato

Stage Name	Manato (マナト)
Birth Name	Hirose Manato (廣瀨真人)
Position	Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
Birthday	April 29, 2001
Active Years	2021–present
Age	23 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Height	173 cm (5’6″)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Manato Facts:

– Members said Manato talks and nags like an older brother.
– He loves to go back to his hometown to refresh himself. (Kpopwise)
– He loves to drink matcha latte.
– He has a talent for doing imitations.
– He never had any job as a kid and would try what the others recommended to him. (Bandwagon)
– He is the type to have a clear on and off switch.
– He has never been injured enough to visit the hospital and thinks it’s due to stretching. (anan)
– His favorite place in Tokyo is Okachimachi because ther are a lot of jewelry shops.
– He doesn’t like to share his room with anyone but would share it with Junon over Ryoki. (ELLE JAPAN)
– His motto is “You should try everything.”
– His favorite artists include iri, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Future, and H.E.R.
– He is nicknamed ‘boke’ (silly) because he sometimes mixes up words.
– Manato said he doesn’t have a motivation switch and just goes with the flow and motivation comes naturally to him.
– His favorite part of his whole body is his chest.
– SKY-HI said he is the closest to music.
– He likes to eat Matcha items when he is feeling down. (TREMG)
– He is always listening to music.
– Read more facts about Manato

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @manato_hirose
Twitter: @manato_hirose

6. Shunto

Stage Name	Shunto (シュント)
Birth Name	Kubo Shunto (久保舜斗)
Position	Vocalist, Rapper, Dancer
Birthday	September 1, 2003
Active Years	2021–present
Age	21 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Height	175 cm (5’7″)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Shunto Facts:

– Shunto became close with Ryoki first among all the members.
– He became serious about pursuing music after he watched AAA’s performance in 5th grade. (Bandwagon)
– He loves to eat when he is feeling down. (TREMG)
– He doesn’t skateboard as much because of fear of getting hurt.
– If he had to choose one part of his body he likes, he’d choose his collarbone.
– One way he gets cheered up is by talking with the members.
– He is known for his good voice.
– He was convinced to audition because he likes cool things.
– His favorite food is Negitoro.
– He likes to wear clothes in simple and calm colors.
– He thinks he doesn’t have that much of an aura at school because no one directly mentioned his debut to him except the cafeteria lady and once a classmate visited his concert and told him he looks different on stage. (ELLE)
– He dislikes watermelon.
– His graduation gift to himself was getting his ears pierced.
– He used to compare himself to others and at one point didn’t feel alive before becoming a member of the group. (SPUR)
– He likes to wear baggy, oversized shirts and clothes that are similar to 90s style.
– He likes the movie “Now You See Me”.
– He was famous among contestants for being cute but being serious and focused during practice.
– Read more facts about Shunto

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @shunto0901
Twitter: @syunto15
Tiktok: @syunto0

7. Ryuhei

Stage Name	Ryuhei (リュウヘイ)
Birth Name	Kuroda Ryuhei (黒田竜平)
Position	Vocalist
Birthday	November 7, 2006
Active Years	2021–present
Age	17 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Height	183 cm (6’0″)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Ryuhei Facts:

– Ryuhei is the youngest in BE:FIRST.
– He believes his greatest charm is his atmosphere.
– He loves using Bose’s earphones and has been using them for a long time.
– He feels he is switched ‘on’ when he arrives at the location even when he didn’t feel motivated.
– He has a mature personality.
– He likes MeltyKiss chocolates the most.
– BIGBANG’s song “Bang Bang Bang” inspired him to be in a boy group.
– He likes to read manga to refresh himself and he likes reading the manga “Kingdom”. (SPUR)
– He doesn’t wear street fashion.
– He doesn’t like playing baseball or sports that include small balls.
– He became more flexible after learning jazz since he was little. (anan)
– He said the most difficult thing is that his mom is not there to wake him up in the hotel so he has to set alarms.
– He would describe his first meeting with Shunto in the word “senior” because Shunto had more experience than him when he joined the audition.
– Ryuhei relaxes his tension by telling himself it’s best to be relaxed. (ELLE)
– He likes to go out and take in fresh air during his off day to refresh himself.
– He’d take Leo to a deserted island among all the members.
– His nicknames include “Ryuu-chan”, “Ryuu-tan” and “He-chan”.
– Members call him ‘cheeky’ because of his playful nature.
– Read more facts about Ryuhei