BINI Make History With Global Music Star Nod At Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2026
The Nation’s Girl Group is the first Filipino act selected as Asian representative for the global category.
Courtesy of Star Music.
Courtesy of Star Music.
BINI have achieved another historic milestone, earning a nomination for Favorite Global Music Star at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2026.
Officially announced on October 8, 2026, the nomination makes the Nation’s Girl Group the first Filipino act and the first-ever non-Korean representative selected for the category, marking a significant moment for Filipino pop on an international stage.
Composed of Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, and Sheena, BINI are representing Asia in a global lineup featuring Karol G for Latin America, Zara Larsson for Europe, Taylor Swift for North America, Olivia Dean for the United Kingdom, Tame Impala for Australia, and Tyla for Africa.
Since the category’s introduction in 2017, South Korean acts have represented Asia, including BIGBANG, BTS, BLACKPINK, and Stray Kids. Meanwhile, fellow 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 SB19 previously won Favorite Asian Act in 2025, competing against K-pop boy group ENHYPEN, Japanese girl group NiziU, Indonesian singer-actress Tiara Andini, and Malaysian artist Iman Troye.
BINI’s latest recognition arrives amid a string of milestones for the girl group. The group recently took home two honors at the 2026 Filipino Music Awards, winning Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year for their Signals World TourWorld TourA series of concerts held across multiple countries and continents, usually to support a new album or career milestone. World tours demonstrate an artist's international reach, and Philippine stops haveGo to World Tour Glossary.
The eight-member act was also recently announced to perform at LaLaLa Fest Manila on January 14, 2027, alongside fellow KCA nominee Olivia Dean.
The Nation’s Girl Group could soon bring home another international achievement, adding to their growing list of accolades. Fans can vote for BINI through the official Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards website from October 8 to November 13, 2026. The awarding ceremony will take place on November 14 at 8:00 PM ET (November 15 at 8:00 AM PHT), airing live on Nickelodeon.
The annuel Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards celebrate the year’s biggest names in television, film, music, and sports, with winners determined by votes from viewers worldwide.
In celebration of the Nation’s Girl Group’s historic milestone, revisit their third EP Signals below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. BINI are nominated for Favorite Global Music Star at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2026, the first Filipino and first non-Korean act chosen to represent Asia in the category.
BINI represent Asia alongside Karol G (Latin America), Zara Larsson (Europe), Taylor Swift (North America), Olivia Dean (UK), Tame Impala (Australia), and Tyla (Africa).
Fans can vote for BINI on the official Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards website from October 8 to November 13, 2026.
The Kids’ Choice Awards 2026 ceremony is on November 14 at 8:00 PM ET (November 15, 8:00 AM PHT), airing live on Nickelodeon.
Every earlier Asian representative in the category was South Korean, including BIGBANG, BTS, BLACKPINK, and Stray Kids, making BINI’s nomination a milestone for P-pop.
