SB19 have added another award under their belt.
Today (August 27, 2024), the Kings of P-pop were honored with the Voices Of Asia Award at Billboard Korea‘s Billboard K POWER 100. Recognized alongside some of the biggest names in Korean and Asian music, SB19 were selected by Billboard Philippines to receive this award to celebrate and honor all their contributions to P-pop and the Philippine music industry.
They took the stage at The SHILLA Seoul to accept the award, sharing that this achievement comes not only in celebration of their accomplishments as a group, but also in recognition of the entire P-pop movement. “This milestone belongs not just to us, but to the entire P-pop movement, OPM, and of course, everyone sharing Filipino creativity across Asia and the world,” said Josh, even shouting out fellow P-pop BINI act.
“To every Filipino artist, creative, and to the music legends before us: you inspire us to keep growing and to excel without losing heart,” added Pablo. “This award represents the P-pop community’s mission and that is to bring Filipino artistry to the global stage, starting right here in Asia.”
Since their debut in 2018, SB19 have paved the way for P-pop as we know it today. Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin have continued to conquer barriers and challenge expectations of what Filipino pop music can sound like; and through their efforts, have championed P-pop on a global scale.
Through the years, SB19 have made history time and time again. In 2020, they became the only Filipino artist to ever rank on Billboard‘s Top Social 50 Artists chart. With hits like “Bazinga” and “GENTO,” the group has also landed on Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs chart, peaked at No. 6 on the Next Big Sound chart, and ranked at No. 8 on the World Digital Songs Sales chart.
From releasing albums and EPs that have showcase their diverse artistry and stories to performing at sold-out concerts across the world, SB19 are trailblazing homegrown music to the global stage, exemplifying true Filipino musical excellence.
Read SB19’s full acceptance speech here.
Thank you, Billboard Korea, it’s an honor. Thank you for this honor, thank you for this award. We are grateful to be receiving this in a country that has inspired so many fellow Asian [artists] to become globally recognized.
This award belongs not just to us, but to the entire P-pop movement, OPM, and of course, everyone sharing Filipino creativity across Asia and the world.
We’d also like to thank our team, 1Z Entertainment, Sony Music, to Billboard, Billboard Korea and Billboard Philippines for giving us the platform, for giving us the chance to bring our music beyond borders and beyond cultures. We’d also like to give a shoutout to our fellow Filipino artists who are here right now: BINI, we are proud of you. We’ve been making waves right now.
Of course, to our A’TIN and to our families, thank you for believing in us first. You are the fuel for us to push boundaries.
To every Filipino artist, creative, and to the music legends before us: you inspire us so much to grow and to excel without losing heart. As Voices of Asia, we’re proud to stand alongside our fellow Asian artists, showcasing the diversity and richness of our cultures through our music.
This award represents the P-pop community’s mission and that is to bring Filipino artistry to the global stage, starting right here in Asia. We’re so grateful to all of our supporters. We’d like to say to our fellow artists, let’s keep working hard to strive for excellence and let’s create with a heart of service — for ourselves, our fans, and to God.
Ama, salamat at Ikaw ang agimat. Bawat banat – patuloy na iwawagayway ang watawat. Mabuhay ang musikang Pilipino! Maraming salamat po.