SB19 and BINI proudly waved the Philippine flag as they showed grace and skill at Billboard Korea’s K POWER 100.
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P-pop just keeps rising! In their latest endeavor to bridge Filipino talent and music to a global stage, Billboard Philippines brought P-pop icons SB19 and BINI to Billboard Korea’s Billboard K POWER 100, where we saw P-pop and Filipino talent take a global stage in a way it never has before.
Billboard K POWER 100 is an event to celebrate almost a century of Korean popular music and the South Korea’s powerful music industry. It also marked the official launch of Billboard’s latest global franchise, Billboard Korea, and spotlighted the global reach of K-pop as well as the achievements of notable artists, innovators, and industry leaders from South Korea and the Asian region.
The evening was filled with music and gratitude, from South Korean idols walking the carpet to SB19 and BINI sharing the spotlight with other big global artists by earning themselves the Voices of Asia Award along with other regional artists.
Chosen by Billboard Philippines, the two groups at the forefront of the P-pop movement were given the award because of their groundbreaking contributions to the Filipino music industry and their unrelenting efforts to bring P-pop to the global stage.
GENTO GOES GLOBAL (AGAIN)
With their signature hit "GENTO," SB19 (@SB19Official) unleashed a powerhouse performance that electrified the stage, proving why they're at the top of their game. Their energy and precision were on full display, reminding everyone what it means to truly command a crowd. pic.twitter.com/mFMtHb8s7t
— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) August 28, 2024
SB19 got everyone dancing to a rendition of their hit song GENTO, showing up and showing out as they championed Filipino excellence on the Billboard K POWER 100 stage.
BINI TAKES EVERYONE TO ISLANG PANTROPIKO
BINI (@BINI_ph) lit up the Billboard K Power 100 stage, blending poise with undeniable power. Their show-stopping medley of "Cherry On Top" and "Pantropiko" wasn’t just a performance. They ensured all eyes were on them from start to finish. pic.twitter.com/qpyFT0fWiR
— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) August 28, 2024
BINI dazzled while performing a medley of their latest single Cherry On Top and their viral hit Pantropiko, bringing their charm and main pop girls-energy to South Korea.
P-POP RISE
P-pop rise, indeed! We love when P-pop groups support each other’s rise to success. BINI and SB19 stood proud as they accepted their Voices of Asia Awards, and made sure to acknowledge all those paving the way to a bigger, brighter future of Filipino music.
Both SB19 and BINI shouted each other and their fellow artists out. “This milestone belongs not just to us, but to the entire P-pop movement, OPM, and of course, everyone sharing Filipino creativity across Asia and the world,” Josh of SB19 said in their acceptance speech. They also added, “BINI, we are very proud of you. They have been making waves right now.”
BINI also said in their speech, “To our fellow artists, we admire and respect each and every one of you. To our fellow P-pop group, SB19, thank you so much for inspiring us.” Anyone else a little teary-eyed?
The groups were spotted cheering each other on, chatting and making content before and after the show, and full-on supporting each other as they showcased pure Pinoy talent and achieve another milestone for Filipino music.
HALLYU ICONS
Talk about Asian excellence! A whole slew of globally-recognized artists also walked the same carpet at the ceremony and celebration, like EXO-CBX, THE BOYZ, BamBam, The Rose, and more. It was a celebration of more than just the music figures topping the charts and making waves in the industry—K POWER 100 celebrated some of the best of Hallyu and South Korea, and also the potential and impact of the far-reaching and ever-impactful global music industry.
Photos courtesy of Billboard Philippines.
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