
Kings of P-Pop SB19 once again captivated fans with their performance on the influential Japanese music platform, THE FIRST TAKE.
Following their debut with their hit song "GENTO," SB19 returned to serenade their fans with the heartfelt track "MAPA," a song that conveys deep gratitude and love for parents.
Upon entering the studio, the quintet marveled at the quiet atmosphere, making them feel both excited and nervous. Justin then led off with his charming voice, joined by Stell's angelic vocals. Other members joined in the chorus part, which sent shivers down listeners' spines.
After their moving performance, SB19 couldn't contain their joy and satisfaction for a wonderful experience.
"It's (a) really good experience to be here. Amazing," they remarked.
In less than 24 hours, SB19's video soared on YouTube, earning more than 427,000 views and 68,000 likes as of writing.
The hashtag #THEFIRSTTAKE_SB19第2弾 also took the number one spot trending on X (formerly known as Twitter), reflecting fans' excitement about the video.
Watch SB19's "MAPA" performance in THE FIRST TAKE here:
On July 1, SB19's first appearance onTHE FIRST TAKE trended all over the internet. They were declared the first Southeast Asian artists invited to perform an OPM song on the Japanese music channel. A lot of netizens praised their world-class and energetic performance of their global hit song, "GENTO."
THE FIRST TAKE, with over 9.8 million YouTube subscribers, has gained popularity for featuring international artists such as LISA (Japanese singer), Harry Styles, Avril Lavigne, Loren Allred, and notable South Korean artists like Stray Kids, RIIZE, BTS' V, ITZY, and (G)I-DLE. Each performance showcases the artists' vocal skills with the unique challenge of performing in just one take.
In addition to their appearance on THE FIRST TAKE, SB19 has also been nominated for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Award as Favorite Asian Act. Online voting concluded last July 14, with the awards ceremony scheduled on July 17.
Meanwhile, trace SB19's humble beginnings and praise-worthy breakthroughs in this gallery.