SB19 And BINI Make Their Bid For 2027 Grammy Nominations
As the first round of voting begins, two of the Philippines’ biggest P-pop acts vie for nominations at the prestigious annual awarding ceremony.
SB19 and BINI: Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment and Star Music.
SB19: Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
Filipino pop groups SB19 and BINI are setting their sights on the 2027 Grammy Awards, with both acts submitting their respective entries for consideration to be nominated.
The Kings of 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 SB19 have submitted their entries to at least two categories: “VISA” for Best Asian Pop Music Performance and “LAWLESS” for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Billboard also listed “VISA” as a potential contender for the inaugural Asian pop category, affirming the submission by Sony Music Philippines.
Meanwhile, BINI are reportedly being considered for Best New Artist and Best Asian Pop Music Performance — although the track submitted for the latter remains unconfirmed. The girl group’s entries were submitted by their label Star Music, with ABS-CBN Head of Content, Creatives, and Operations and Recording Academy voting member Jonathan Manalo discussing the submissions in a recent interview.
The newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category will be presented for the first time at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, recognizing eligible Asian pop recordings spanning P-pop, K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. Its introduction has sparked controversy whether a separate category promotes representation or reinforces division.
K-popK-PopA genre of South Korean popular music known for polished production, intricate choreography, and elaborate visuals, built around trainee systems and global fandoms. K-pop has a huge following in theGo to K-Pop Glossary powerhouse BTS previously announced that they would not submit entries this year, stating: “I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.”
For SB19 and BINI, the submissions come amid a landmark period for 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. Both groups have made history on international festival stages, with SB19 performing at Lollapalooza and BINI at Coachella as the first homegrown acts to do so.
The first round of voting runs from October 12 to October 22, 2026, with nominees scheduled to be announced on November 16. The final round of voting to determine the Grammy winners across all categories will follow on December 10, 2026 to January 7, 2027 ahead of the February 7, 2027 awarding ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
SB19 submitted “VISA” for Best Asian Pop Music Performance and “LAWLESS” for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Billboard also listed “VISA” as a potential contender in the new Asian pop category.
BINI is reportedly being considered for Best New Artist and Best Asian Pop Music Performance. Star Music submitted the entries, though the Asian pop track remains unconfirmed.
It is a new Grammy category debuting at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, recognizing Asian pop recordings across P-pop, K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop.
Nominees will be announced on November 16, after first-round voting from October 12 to 22, 2026. The ceremony takes place on February 7, 2027.
Yes. SB19 performed at Lollapalooza and BINI at Coachella, each as the first homegrown Filipino act to do so, marking a landmark period for P-pop.
