Bye-Good-Bye (Single)

## **Bye-Good-Bye**

* Cover 1
* Cover 2
* Cover 3
* Cover 4

CD+DVD Version #1

CD+DVD Version #2

CD w/Bonus Track

BMSG Shop Limited Ed.

## Audio

**Bye-Good-Bye** is BE:FIRST's second CD single. It was released on May 18, 2022 in 4 editions: 1 regular, 2 limited, and a special BMSG shop edition.

Bye-Good-Bye was used as the opening theme song of NTV ZIP! morning drama *Sayounara no Sono Mae ni*, as well as a CM song for Canellétte.

Betrayal Game was the opening theme song for the YTV drama *Tantei ga Hayasugiru ~Haru no Trick Gaeshi Matsuri~*.

Brave Generation was the theme song for the JAPAN FM LEAGUE joint campaign FOR THE NEXT 2022.

## Background and release

SKY-HI's strategy for BE:FIRST's second single promotion was completely different to the one used for Gifted. He decided to use this single as an opportunity to experiment with release methods, information disclosure, and chart action.

His goal was to have a BE:FIRST song charting every month, from February to April, before the CD's physical release in May. That way, he would try to verify that "if a song is good enough, it will sell".  This strategy was put into action by releasing each of the single's tracks digitally several weeks ahead of the final physical release in May.

### Brave Generation

On January 12, 2022, the final day of BE:FIRST's fan meeting -Hello My BESTY-, the group announced their second single would be released in spring.

Shortly after, on January 17, it was announced BE:FIRST were selected as the tie-up artists for the JAPAN FM LEAGUE joint campaign FOR THE NEXT 2022 and would be providing the theme song with a track from their upcoming single.

The song's title Brave Generation was revealed on the group's J-WAVE radio show BE:FIRST no SPARK, where it also aired for the first time. Penned by Novel Core and SKY-HI, it is an uplifting song that strives to push and inspire the young generation to move forward despite struggling in the uncertain times ahead.

On January 31, it was released as a digital single and lyric video.

On February 20 it reached #1 on top radio station, J-WAVE's, weekly TOKIO HOT 100 chart where it spent four consecutive weeks.

Choreography for the song was created by group member SOTA.

On March 14, 2022, SKY-HI, Novel Core, Aile The Shota and edhiii boi released the Brave Generation -BMSG United Remix- - a new, more emotional version with their own lyrics.

### Bye-Good-Bye

One week after Brave Generation's release, Bye-Good-Bye was announced as the main song for the second single. It had been performed on January 29/30 at THE FIRST FINAL however no details about the song were provided at the time.

On February 8, morning news program ZIP! announced Bye-Good-Bye would be the theme song for their morning drama *Sayounara no Sono Mae ni* airing weekdays from March 1 - 31, 2022, however no release date for the single was given.

Finally, on February 28, on BE:FIRST no SPARK, it was announced the song would have an advanced digital release March 7, with a CD release May 18.

This "positive goodbye song" was composed by SKY-HI and Chaki Zulu, a producer who has worked with a variety of artists, both major and underground, within various genres. Lyrics were written by SKY-HI and sty, who as written many hit songs. Chaki Zulu and sty had both previously worked with SKY-HI during THE FIRST to write the song "Be Free."

On April 6, it was revealed that the song would be used in a Canellétte commercial campaign, in which BE:FIRST would be starring themselves.

### Betrayal Game

On April 4, the media broke the news that a new BE:FIRST song, "Betrayal Game", would be used as the opening theme of the YTV drama *Tantei ga Hayasugiru ~Haru no Trick Gaeshi Matsuri~*. Later that day, a Music Video Teaser was uploaded to BE:FIRST's YouTube channel.

The opportunity to provide the theme song was given to the group by the drama's producer, Nakama Tashihiko, who said,:

> "We wanted to embed more momentum into the comedy/mystery world of *Tantei ga Hayasugiru*, which has become more powerful since the previous series, so we offered the theme song to BE:FIRST, who is one of the most active and most promising artists of the moment. Chikumagawa, played by Takito Kenichi, and Ichika, played by Hirose Alice, are always close to each other, but they are neither friends nor family. Despite the fact that they always speak ill of each other, they are bound together by a special bond that is inseparable. I asked for a theme song that stylishly expresses the relationship between these slightly off-the-wall buddies. When I heard the demo, I got goosebumps because of the impact of the song and the fact that it is so beautiful that it doesn't lose its charm no matter how many times I listen to it. I can't wait to hear the chemistry between the song and the drama! We hope you'll enjoy BE:FIRST's theme song along with the drama."
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Betrayal Game is described as "a sexy dance number that shows a new side of BE:FIRST." Artist and songwriters eill and Miyata "Lefty" Ryo wrote the top line, SKY-HI wrote the lyrics, and A.G.O was in charge of the track.

On April 11, a shortened version of the song was aired on BE:FIRST's radio show SPARK where they also announced the song will have a digital release April 25 and the MV would premiere that day as well. Leading up to the 25th individual member teasers were released every two days.

Betrayal Game was chosen as the May ending theme of the Yomiuri TV programs "Sumomomomomomo！Peach CAFÉ", "CunE" and "Onchika".

## Track Listing

* CD + DVD 1
* CD + DVD 2
* CD LE
* BMSG Shop LE

#### DVD Contents

* Gifted. -from THE FIRST FINAL-
* Brave Generation -from THE FIRST FINAL-
* Bye-Good-Bye -from THE FIRST FINAL-
* Shining One -from THE FIRST FINAL-

#### DVD Contents

* Bye-Good-Bye -Music Video-
* Bye-Good-Bye -Behind The Scenes-

#### DVD Contents

* Bye-Good-Bye -Music Video-
* Bye-Good-Bye -Behind The Scenes-
* Gifted. -from THE FIRST FINAL-
* Brave Generation -from THE FIRST FINAL-
* Bye-Good-Bye -from THE FIRST FINAL-
* Shining One -from THE FIRST FINAL-
* BE:FIRST 1st Fan Meeting - Hello My “BESTY” -Behind The Scenes-

## Chart Positions

### Billboard

Hot 100 (since CD's release)

Top Singles Sales

* **Total Reported Sales**: 175,834

Yearly Ranking (2022)

## Trivia

* Following Shining One and Gifted., Bye-Good-Bye is BE:FIRST's third single to win two Oricon digital ranking titles within the same week making them the first artist in history to do so.
* In addition to placing #1 in the overall Billboard Japan Hot 100, Bye-Good-Bye took first place in each of the categories it charted in: Downloads, Streaming, Radio, Twitter mentions, YouTube, and Buzz.
* Betrayal Game is BE:FIRST's fourth release to win two Oricon digital ranking titles for a single work within the same week making them, once again, the first artist in history to do so.
* Each one of the members has a distinct character with a particular backstory for the "Betrayal Game" MV. However, they were not disclosed as to leave room for the viewers to guess and come up with their own.
* The beginning scene of the "Betrayal Game" MV where the members switch places was going to be scrapped due to lack of time for filming.

## References

1. ↑  *Nikkei Ent - SKY-HI　BE:FIRSTの可能性のストック、意識的に増やしていく, 2022/04/07*
2. ↑ *Natalie - BE:FIRSTが新曲で次世代の背中押す、BMSGアーティスト集結のライブイベントも決定, 2022/1/17*
3. ↑ *Natalie - BE:FIRSTのファイトソング「Brave Generation」先行配信決定、最新アー写も公開, 2022/1/25*
4. ↑ *Oricon - BE:FIRST、新曲「Bye-Good-Bye」2ndシングルとして5・18発売, 2022/3/1*
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 *Natalie - BE:FIRSTが「探偵が早すぎる」2期の主題歌担当、eill×宮田“レフティ”リョウによる新曲で, 2022.04.04*
6. ↑  https://twitter.com/BEFIRSTofficial/status/1521741369970429952?s=20&t=sQfuIerRF1\_xBaH-eIBEwQ
7. ↑  https://twitter.com/BEFIRSTofficial/status/1521735259339255808?s=20&t=sQfuIerRF1\_xBaH-eIBEwQ
8. ↑  https://twitter.com/BEFIRSTofficial/status/1521738207578456064?s=20&t=sQfuIerRF1\_xBaH-eIBEwQ
9. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/05/25*
10. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/06/01*
11. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/06/08*
12. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/06/15*
13. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/06/22*
14. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/06/29*
15. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/07/06*
16. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/07/13*
17. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/07/20*
18. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/07/27*
19. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/08/03*
20. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/08/10*
21. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/08/17*
22. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/09/07*
23. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2022/09/14*
24. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 Week of 2023/05/24*
25. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/05/25*
26. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/06/01*
27. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/06/08*
28. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/06/15*
29. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/06/22*
30. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/06/29*
31. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/07/06*
32. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/07/13*
33. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2022/07/20*
34. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2023/10/25*
35. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Week of 2023/11/01*
36. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Hot 100 2022*
37. ↑ '*Billboard -Billboard Japan Top Single Sales 2022*
38. ↑ *Oricon - BE:FIRST、最新作「Bye-Good-Bye」で、史上初通算3作の「同一アーティスト・作品の週間デジタルランキング2冠」, 2022/3/16*
39. ↑ *Billboard Chart Insight - Bye Good Bye*
40. ↑ *Oricon - BE:FIRST、「Betrayal Game」が「デジタルランキング」2冠達成【オリコンランキング】, 2022/5/4*
41. ↑ 41.0 41.1  Oricon Music - *SKY-HI、BE:FIRSTに説いた「カッコつけることはカッコいい」の教え 黒田貴泰氏と語る新曲MVの“裏設定”*