Top P-pop boy group SB19 has really come a long way since making their debut in October 2018.
The group--composed of the phenomenal quintet namely Pablo (formerly Sejun), Justin, Ken, Josh, and Stell--made a mark not only in the Philippines but across the globe, too.
Why is this so?
SB19 was nominated in the 2020 Billboard Music Awards under the Top Social Artist category alongside BLACKPINK, BTS, Ariana Grande, and SEVENTEEN. BTS won the award, however.
Despite losing the award to BTS, this feat is nothing short of amazing, especially for their ardent fans called A'TIN, since they are the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated in the category.
Get to know more about the Filipino boy group SB19 taking over the world in this gallery.
They released their music video for 'Go Up' on their YouTube channel on July 26, 2019. It now has over nine million views.
SB19 is under ShowBT, a Korean entertainment company that has branched out to the Philippines.
They debuted in October 26, 2018 with their single "Tilaluha."
They released their music video for Go Up on their YouTube channel on July 26, 2019. It now has over four million views.
On November 20, 2019, SB19 became the first Filipino group to make it to the Billboard's Next Big Sound Chart.
On December 22, 2019, the group began the first leg of their 10-city “Get in the Zone” free concert tour, in Negros Occidental. On December 24, 2019, SB19 became the first Filipino act to debut on Billboard Social 50 Chart landing on the 28th spot (peaked at 19th). The Billboard Social 50 popularity chart ranks the most active musical artists on leading social networking services.
Justin de Dios is the youngest member. He's also a vocalist, lead rapper, and visual of the group. He is a Multimedia Arts graduate of De La Salle College of Saint Benilde. He was born on July 7, 1998
Felip Jhon Suson or Ken is the main dancer and vocalist. He's a former member of the K-pop dance cover group GA7 and was a Sepak Takraw varsity student. He was born on January 12, 1997.
Josh Cullen Santos is the lead rapper, dancer, and vocalist of the group. He's a former member of the K-pop dance cover group SE-EON. He was born on October 22, 1993.
John Paul Nase or Pablo is the leader, lead vocalist, and main rapper of the group. He is also the main composer of the group. He was born on September 14, 1994.
Stellvester Ajero or Stell is the main vocalist and lead dancer of the group. He's a member of the K-pop dance cover group SE-EON along with Josh. He is also the main choreographer of the group. He was born on June 16, 1995.
According to Google Philippines, SB19 is also the most searched male group for 2019.
The group has trained both in the Philippines and in South Korea.
The tickets to their first solo concert on December 28 in the Cuneta Astrodome were sold-out in three minutes.
The group bagged the longest spot at #1 in a local music chart for their third digital single “Alab.” The group is slated to perform in the upcoming UP Fair along with Ebe Dancel, Unique Salonga, UPP, and other local acts. Despite their self-doubts in the beginning and almost giving up, SB19 is certainly here to stay.
Their official social media accounts drew huge followings. For example, their official YouTube channel that has more than one million subscribers generated over 112 million lifetime views already.
Their nomination in the Billboard Music Awards is already a huge accomplishment! Congratulations, SB19! Source:
SB19 officially released the lyric video of their new single 'MAPA' on May 16. Meanwhile, their explosive music video 'What?' has garnered more than 10 million views since it was released on March 9, 2021.