BE:FIRST's latest EP, Watch Me, proves the six-member group can deliver both explosive energy and emotional nuance without missing a beat. The 5-track project opens strong with "BRUCE WAYNE" (featuring Flo Milli and ATL Jacob), a single that was already making rounds and lands just as hard in the full EP context. From there, "Watch Me" (featuring BIA) sets the tone with sharp international features layered over the group's signature confident delivery.

The middle tracks keep momentum high. "DEAD EYES EVERYWHERE" and "CAGLIOSTRO" maintain the project's high-energy throughline, but it's "PAPER SCARS" that stands apart. A ballad rooted in nostalgic boy-band sensibilities, the track offers a breather from the relentless pace and showcases another side of BE:FIRST's range—intimate vocals and swaying melodies that contrast sharply with the rapid-fire rap delivery found elsewhere on the EP.

What makes Watch Me cohesive isn't just the production; it's how each member's strengths shine through. BE:FIRST has earned recognition for their vocal precision and choreography, and this EP reinforces both. The rapid rap verses are nearly impossible to keep up with when singing along, a testament to the technical skill on display, while the softer moments prove the group has depth beyond the dancefloor energy they're known for.

The group is bringing this material to 82WORLD, a showcase run by Hello82 on October 17 in Los Angeles. BE:FIRST will share the bill with P1Harmony, Ampers&One, and more. Given the EP's split between high-octane tracks and introspective cuts, their live set should offer the full spectrum of what the group can do—though fans hoping to hear "Paper Scars" in a live setting may find themselves in for a treat if the group slows things down mid-set.