SB19 earns nomination for Top Social Artist for Billboard Music Awards

P-pop boy group SB19 just made history as the first Filipino act to be nominated at this year's Billboard Music Awards alongside the world's top global artist.

The five-member group composed of Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin, was recently nominated as one of the top five finalists for Top Social Awards alongside BLACKPINK, BTS, Ariana Grande, and SEVENTEEN.

According to Billboard.com, the finalists and winners are based on key fan interactions with music, “including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, and social engagement tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including MRC data.”

In their official Twitter account, SB19 members thanked their many supporters for making their dream possible.

They said, “WE MADE IT, A'TIN! We are nominated for Top Social Artist of this year's Billboard Music Awards!

“We are so grateful for your love and support. We wouldn't have come this far without all of you. A'TIN 'TO! Iwawagyaway ang WATAWAT! #SB19forBBMAs”

In early March, the P-pop boy group released their latest anthem, “What?” which speaks about the importance of self-love and empowerment to fans.

The music video has already garnered more than 8.5 million views and counting as of this writing.

The 2021 Billboard Music Awards will air on May 23 from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on NBC.

Check out some of SB19's breathtaking photos from their most recent comeback in this gallery: