JFN EARTHDAY SPECIAL TO THE FUTURE From INI

**JFN EARTHDAY SPECIAL TO THE FUTURE From INI** was the first program event spun from boy group INI's regular TOKYO FM radio show "From INI".

The event was held April 17, 2022 as an online live stream and featured guest performers KEN THE 390 and BE:FIRST, and surprise guest SKY-HI.

## Background

With Earth Day as its theme, the INI event was set to discuss environmental issues mixed with performances by the group and special guest rapper KEN THE 390.

On April 2, 2022 it was announced BE:FIRST would be joining the event. This would be the first time they and INI, who share a debut date, would appear together.

Two days prior to the event, INI members Ozaki Takumi and Kimura Masaya appeared as the very first guests on BE:FIRST's weekly J-WAVE radio program SPARK. Prior to the formation of either INI or BE:FIRST, LEO and Takumi were already friends, as were RYOKI and Masaya, so this served as pleasant reunion in addition to promotion for the event.

## Setlist

1. Killing Part - INI
2. Overall　(1 verse only) - KEN THE 390
3. Break All Remix (2verse) ~ INFIGHT (1verse) - KEN THE 390
4. Nobody else - KEN THE 390 with Dosukoi Club (INI rap unit: Tajima Shogo, Nishi Hiroto, Ikezaki Rihito)
5. Turn Up - KEN THE 390, SKY-HI
6. LEGO - KEN THE 390, SKY-HI
7. Refrain - KEN THE 390
8. Gifted. - BE:FIRST
9. Bye-Good-Bye - BE:FIRST
10. CALL 119 - INI
11. Cardio - INI

## Highlights

SKY-HI appeared on stage as a surprise guest during KEN THE 390's performance of "Turn Up" and they performed "LEGO" together as well. The collaboration came together when KEN contacted SKY-HI and asked if he'd be there the day of the show and suggested they do something. Although SKY-HI had only originally planned on being there as BMSG President, he agreed to appear.

Following INI's Earth Day presentation, BE:FIRST took the stage to perform Gifted. and Bye-Good-Bye.

The event also featured a joint talk session between the two groups in which they discussed their shared debut and impressions of each other. They each expressed happiness at being able to share a stage. LEO and INI leader, Kimura Masaya, also gave a message to the fans:

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> **LEO**: "We made our debut on the same day, and I hope we can deliver really great music together. Please continue to give us lots of support, whether you are MINI (INI fans) or BESTY (BE:FIRST fans)."
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> **Masaya**: "Since this is our first time performing together, I hope we can continue to work together on various occasions and engage in friendly competition!"
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After INI's closing performance and final remarks, all of the artists gathered on the stage for some final words.

SKY-HI commented, "We had talked about how nice it would be if INI and BE:FIRST could perform together someday, and when it actually came true, I was so happy to see how peaceful and full of love it was, including the offstage staff. I thought this space was 'good for the earth.' I respect each of your styles; let's all do our best together!"

## References

1. ↑ *Natalie - BE:FIRSTがINIラジオ番組の配信ライブに出演決定, 2022/4/2*
2. ↑ *ModelPress - INI尾崎匠海＆木村柾哉、BE:FIRST「SPARK」初ゲストとして出演 待望の再会へ歓喜「お互いデビュー前からの仲なので」, 2022/4/15*
3. ↑ ModelPress - *SKY-HI、INIイベントにサプライズ登場 KEN THE 390・BE:FIRST集結で圧巻ステージ＜JFN EARTHDAY SPECIAL TO THE FUTURE From INI／セットリスト・レポート＞*, 2022/4/17
4. ↑ *FujiTV View - INIとBE:FIRST、初対面でメンバー大喜び！木村柾哉「これからも切磋琢磨していけたら」, 2022/4/17*