BE:FIRST made history as the first Japanese boy band to appear on the Wish Bus, the iconic mobile recording studio run by Philippine music platform Wish 107.5. The group's performance video is now available on Wish 107.5's YouTube channel, which boasts nearly 16 million subscribers.

The public recording took place in April at a Manila event, where the seven-piece group performed in front of a packed crowd of local fans. The appearance marks another milestone for the BMSG-managed group as they continue expanding their international presence.

Wish Bus has become synonymous with intimate live performances captured inside a moving vehicle, making it one of the Philippines' most recognizable music content franchises. By hosting BE:FIRST, the platform continues its tradition of featuring major artists from across Asia.

BE:FIRST, formed in August 2021, has built a reputation for their polished performances and multi-talented members who contribute to songwriting and choreography. The group consists of SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON, RYOKI, and LEO, though they've been operating as a six-member unit since RYOKI's departure in November 2025.

The group's recent activity has been substantial. Beyond the Wish Bus appearance, they completed a world tour spanning 12 cities across the Americas, Asia, and Europe earlier in 2025. They've also been actively performing domestically, including their inaugural dome tour that ran from December 2024 through early 2025.

This Wish Bus appearance demonstrates BE:FIRST's growing recognition in Southeast Asian markets and their ability to draw significant local fan engagement even outside Japan. As the group continues to build momentum internationally, collaborations like this with major regional platforms help solidify their status as one of Japan's most globally-minded boy bands.