SB19 And BINI Are Nominated For Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off 2026
The Kings of P-pop look to extend their three-year winning streak, while the Nation’s Girl Group earns their second nomination.
SB19, BINI: Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment and Star Music.
SB19: Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
P-pop’s leading groups SB19 and BINI are once again among the 64 global artists nominated for Billboard‘s Fan Army Face-Off 2026.
On July 15 at 11:00PM PHT, Billboard officially kicked off the first round of their annual tournament celebrating the world’s most passionate fan communities, unveiling the lineup of 64 artists spanning mainstream pop, hip-hop, R&B, K-pop, P-pop, and more. The opening round runs until July 22 at 12:00 PM ET, after which the competition advances to the second round.
This year’s lineup features Addison Rae, Anitta, Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, Benson Boone, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Chris Brown, Drake, Gracie Abrams, Harry Styles, Hilary Duff, Justin Bieber, Karol G, KATSEYE, Kehlani, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion, Melanie Martinez, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Dean, Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, Slayyyter, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots, and Zara Larsson.
Also joining the diverse global lineup are K-pop acts aespa, ATEEZ, BLACKPINK, BTS, CORTIS, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, P1HARMONY, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and TWICE. The lineup is rounded out by Brandon Lake, Ella Langley, HUNTR/X, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Morgan Wallen, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Noah Kahan, and Riley Green.
The Kings of P-pop enter this year’s competition as its reigning champion, with A’TIN having secured the Fan Army Face-Off title for three consecutive years. Widely recognized as “Monster Voters,” A’TIN have consistently propelled the five-member group to victory over powerhouse fandoms including Taylor Swift’s Swifties, SEVENTEEN’s CARATs, Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters, TWICE’s ONCE, and BINI’s Blooms.
With three straight victories, SB19 are now tied with T-ara’s Queens, who dominated the competition from 2015 to 2017, for the most consecutive Fan Army Face-Off wins in the tournament’s history. A fourth straight championship would allow SB19 and A’TIN to stand alone as the competition’s all-time record holders.
Meanwhile, BINI return to the bracket for the second consecutive year, following their historic debut in 2025 as the first Filipino girl group to earn a Fan Army Face-Off nomination.
Fans can cast their votes for SB19, BINI, or any of your favorite artists here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off 2026 is an annual tournament ranking the world’s most passionate fan communities through head-to-head voting rounds. Its 2026 edition began July 15 with 64 nominated artists spanning pop, hip-hop, R&B, K-pop, and P-pop, with the opening round running through July 22.
A’TIN, the fandom of P-pop group SB19, has won three consecutive Fan Army Face-Off titles, defeating fandoms like Taylor Swift’s Swifties, SEVENTEEN’s CARATs, and TWICE’s ONCE along the way. This ties T-ara’s Queens for the most consecutive wins in the tournament’s history.
Yes, BINI is nominated for the second consecutive year. The P-pop girl group made tournament history in 2025 as the first Filipino girl group ever nominated for Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off, and returns in 2026 to compete among the 64 nominated fandoms.
The opening round of Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off 2026 runs through July 22 at 12:00 PM ET. Voting began July 15 at 11:00 PM PHT, when Billboard revealed the full 64-artist lineup, ahead of the tournament advancing to its second round.
The 2026 lineup includes P-pop acts SB19 and BINI alongside K-pop groups aespa, ATEEZ, BLACKPINK, BTS, CORTIS, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, P1HARMONY, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and TWICE, among 64 total nominated fandoms.
