SB19 And Kento Nakajima To Team Up For A New Version Of “GENTO”
The two acts previously performed the song together at Summer Sonic 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
SB19, Kento Nakajima: Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
SB19, Kento Nakajima: Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
SB19‘s “GENTO” is getting a fresh spin.
The P-popP-PopShort for Pilipino pop, a movement of Filipino idol groups and solo acts who combine pop music, choreography, and polished production for local and international audiences. P-pop has grown quickly,Go to P-Pop Glossary group is joining forces with Japanese singer-actor Kento Nakajima for a collaborative version of their hit song, arriving on digital streaming platforms on October 30, 2026.
The two acts previously performed “GENTO” together at Summer Sonic 2026 in Tokyo, Japan on August 15, 2026. Nakajima joined SB19 on the Pacific Stage, delivering a special Japanese verseVerseA section of a song that advances its story or message, typically sharing the same melody with different lyrics each time. Verses set up the emotional and narrative context forGo to Verse Glossary and debuting a new dance break.
Fans can watch SB19’s full August 15 set via WOWOW On Demand. The performance became available on October 25, 2026 and will remain accessible through the platform’s on-demand archive for 30 days.
SB19 also performed at the festival’s Massive Stage in Osaka on August 14, 2026.
Marking another international partnership for SB19, members Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin continue to expand the group’s presence beyond the Philippines.
SB19 previously teamed up with Japanese boy group BE:FIRST on “Toyfriend” and Taiwanese pop star JOLIN on “Emoji,” with both tracks featured on their second studio album, Wakas At Simula.
Meanwhile, Nakajima has ties to both Japan and the Philippines. The half-Japanese, half-Filipino artist began his career in the Japanese idol groupIdol GroupA multi-member act, typically trained for years by an agency, that combines singing, dancing, and a carefully crafted public image. Associated with K-pop and Japanese pop, the idol group modelGo to Idol Group Glossary B.I. Shadow. He later became a member of timelesz, formerly known as Sexy Zone, while pursuing solo music and acting.
With the upcoming release, SB19 and Nakajima are bringing their Summer Sonic performance to streaming platforms, giving fans another opportunity to experience their musical partnership.
As we eagerly anticipate SB19’s “GENTO” featuring Kento Nakajima, listen to the original version below:
Frequently Asked Questions
The collaborative version of “GENTO” pairs SB19 with Japanese singer-actor Kento Nakajima and arrives on digital streaming platforms on October 30, 2026, following their joint Summer Sonic 2026 Tokyo performance.
They performed it together at Summer Sonic 2026 in Tokyo on August 15, on the Pacific Stage, where Nakajima delivered a special Japanese verse and debuted a new dance break.
SB19’s full August 15 Summer Sonic set is available to stream on WOWOW On Demand since October 25, 2026, and remains accessible through the platform’s on-demand archive for 30 days.
Kento Nakajima is a half-Japanese, half-Filipino singer-actor who began in the idol group B.I. Shadow, later became a member of timelesz, formerly Sexy Zone, and pursues solo music and acting.
SB19 previously teamed up with Japanese boy group BE:FIRST on “Toyfriend” and Taiwanese pop star JOLIN on “Emoji,” with both tracks featured on their second studio album, Wakas At Simula.
