First5 is India's next generation I-pop boy band debuted on 8 December 2024 with single 'Tu Aadatein'.[1][2]The group consisting of Four members: Tan, Yoshi, Daksh and Elton.[3]

First5
OriginIndia
GenresI-poppop
Years active2024 (2024)–present
LabelsIndependent
Members
  • Tan
  • Elton
  • Yoshi
  • Daksh

Name

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The name First5 carries a dual significance that reflects the essence of the boyband and their vision. The word First signifies their ambition to be pioneers in the I-pop music scene, aiming to set a benchmark as one of the first prominent Indian boybands. The number 5 represents the five members of the group, symbolizing their unity, teamwork, and individuality, which come together to create their unique identity. Together, "First5" embodies their mission to lead and innovate while showcasing the harmony and collective strength of the group, establishing themselves as trailblazers in the evolving Indian music industry.

History

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Pre-debut activities

FIRST5 was conceptualized as India’s first next-generation I-pop boy band. The group was originally intended to have five members, but during the pre-debut phase, Aksh Baghla[4][5] stepped back from the lineup due to difficulties related to investor and management support.[6] Despite this, he remained involved with the group behind the scenes.

December 2024: Debut and Introduction

 
Official logo of First5

The group officially debuted on December 8, 2024, with their single "Tu Aadatein", signaling a fresh entry into India’s growing I-pop scene.[3]

Members

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Active Members

• Tan

• Daksh

• Yoshi

• Elton

Former Member

• Aksh

References

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  1. ^ Tagat, Anurag (2024-12-18). "Aksh Baghla's Boy Group First5 Drop Debut Song 'Tu Aadatein'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. ^ India Today (2024-12-25). Aksh Bagla on First5, K-Pop Influence, Jungkook bias and getting inspired by RM | Exclusive. Retrieved 2024-12-28 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ a b Poorvaja, S. (2024-12-17). "Meet India's new next-gen boy pop group, First5". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  4. ^ "Aksh Baghla on his song multilingual song 'Tere Jaisa': We used 7languages in the song to give it more reach - Exclusive". The Times of India. 2023-02-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  5. ^ "Indian Singer Aksh Baghla Collabs with K-pop Artist Kwon Jung-yeol for Hindi Version of 'Lovely Runner' OST (Watch Video) - www.lokmattimes.com". Lokmat Times. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  6. ^ Aksh Baghla (2024-12-07). BOYBAND 🇮🇳 (Story unfolds). Retrieved 2024-12-18 – via YouTube.
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First5 Official on Youtube