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Before the lights dimmed and the crowd erupted into cheers, the inaugural P-POP UNITE: The Convention — held on June 24, 2026 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City — was already alive with energy behind the scenes and across its activity-filled convention floor.
In the artists’ lounge, there was a mix of adrenaline and excitement as P-pop idols prepared to meet fans face-to-face on one historic stage. From final touch-ups, group huddles, and last-minute rehearsals to quick photos and content shoots backstage, every corner of the venue reflected the passion and dedication behind P-pop’s growing movement.
Beyond the backstage buzz and live performances, the convention also gave fans plenty to explore throughout the day. Attendees made their way through interactive booths featuring fun challenges, photo opportunities, fan-focused activations, and more, creating an immersive experience beyond the main stage.
Billboard Philippines gives an exclusive look into your favorite P-pop groups in the moments before they stepped onstage, alongside the vibrant booth experiences that made the first-ever P-POP UNITE: The Convention an event to remember.
The P-Pop Class Of 2026
This year’s most promising acts — 1621, AJAA, HORI7ON, VVINK, XONARA, and YGIG — took center stage as they were officially introduced as Billboard Philippines‘ P-pop Class of 2026. Before stepping into the spotlight, the rising artists made the most of the platform, sharing candid backstage moments and soaking in a milestone that marks the next chapter of their journeys. Take a look at the Class of 2026 before they made their live introduction on the stage of P-POP UNITE.
The P-pop Rising Class Of 2025
Returning to the Billboard Philippines stage, ALAMAT, BGYO, G22, GAT, KAIA, and VXON represented the alumni inductees of the P-pop Rising Class of 2025. Before reconnecting with fans, the groups had quick catch-ups and backstage photoshoots as they geared up to take on the P-POP UNITE stage. A year after their induction, they returned with the same excitement and drive that continue to define P-pop’s rising generation.
More P-pop Acts And Special Guests
Extending beyond the featured classes, more P-pop acts and special guests came to celebrate and brought even more excitement to the one-day convention. WRIVE, DNA, HARA, FINA, RAYA, Yes My Love, CLOUD 7, J2X, the Baby Dolls, and the legendary SexBomb Girls added to the energy backstage and onstage, with each act helping make the inaugural P-POP UNITE: The Convention a celebration of the community’s diversity and talent.
Arianne, Chloe, Johaira, Juby, Jelai, Eriel, and Ina of the Babydolls: Photographed by Shaira Luna.
Jovel Palomo, Cynthia Yapchingco, Rochelle Pangilinan, Monic Icban, Danielle Sheen Hartmann, and Aira Bermudez of the SexBomb Girls: Photographed by Shaira Luna.
Beyond The Main Stage
While the artists remained the heart of the event, the convention also offered an array of activities that kept fans engaged between performances. Booths featured exclusive freebies, interactive challenges, fan-focused activities, and even appearances from some of their favorite P-pop groups, making every part of the venue join in on the celebration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
P-POP UNITE: The Convention is the first major P-pop convention organized in the Philippines, held on June 24, 2026 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City. The event brought together the Billboard Philippines P-pop Class of 2026, the P-pop Rising Class of 2025, and additional special guest acts.
Billboard Philippines’ P-pop Class of 2026 consists of six acts: 1621, AJAA, HORI7ON, VVINK, XONARA, and YGIG. The groups were officially introduced as the year’s most promising rising acts during P-POP UNITE: The Convention on June 24, 2026.
The P-pop Rising Class of 2025 alumni featured at P-POP UNITE were ALAMAT, BGYO, G22, GAT, KAIA, and VXON. The six groups returned to the Billboard Philippines stage one year after their original induction, reconnecting with fans at the inaugural convention.
Beyond live performances, P-POP UNITE offered an interactive convention floor with fan-focused booths, photo opportunities, exclusive freebies, challenges, and activations. Several P-pop groups also appeared at booths throughout the day, extending the fan experience beyond the main stage.
Special guest acts at P-POP UNITE included WRIVE, DNA, HARA, FINA, RAYA, Yes My Love, CLOUD 7, J2X, the Baby Dolls, and the SexBomb Girls. Their participation added generational range to the lineup, celebrating P-pop’s diversity and the broader legacy of Philippine pop performance.