SB19 And BINI Are The Only P-Pop Groups In Billboard Philippines’ Mid-Year Top 10 Artists Of 2026
The two P-pop powerhouses rank among the country’s biggest artists of the first half of 2026.
SB19, BINI; Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment and Star Music.
SB19: Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
SB19 and BINI continue to lead the charge for P-pop after emerging as the only idol groups included in Billboard Philippines‘ Top 10 Artists of 2026 so far.
Based on overall streaming and sales figures, chart performance, and cultural influence, the mid-year ranking recognizes the local artists who have made the biggest impact during the first half of 2026. Representing the P-pop genre, SB19 rank No. 6 while BINI come in at No. 9, joining fellow Filipino acts Cup of Joe, Arthur Nery, fitterkarma, Ben&Ben, Skusta Clee, IV OF SPADES, December Avenue, and Rob Deniel.
This latest achievement comes just weeks after both groups dominated Billboard Philippines‘ Highest Charting P-pop Songs list, further demonstrating the genre’s growing commercial strength and mainstream appeal.
SB19 earned their spot on the list through impressive streaming and sales performance throughout the first half of the year. The five-member act led the Highest Charting P-pop Songs ranking with 12 entries, including “DUNGKA!“, “VISA,” and “DAM,” which claimed the No. 1 spot. The latter also made history as the first P-pop song to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, highlighting the group’s growing international reach alongside their commercial success.
Check out SB19’s latest chart-topping album, Wakas At Simula, below:
Meanwhile, BINI secured their place among the country’s top artists with songs that consistently performed across streaming platforms and digital sales. The Nation’s Girl Group logged 11 entries on the Highest Charting P-pop Songs list, with “Salamin, Salamin” earning one of the longest chart runs for any P-pop song, highlighting the sustained popularity of the eight-member group’s discography.
Check out BINI’s hit-filled album, Signals, below:
The recognition further reinforces P-pop’s growing influence in the mainstream music industry. As the only P-pop groups in Billboard Philippines’ Mid-Year Top 10 Artists of 2026, SB19 and BINI stand alongside a list largely dominated by solo artist and bands, underscoring the genre’s evolution into being a major force in Filipino music through both commercial success and cultural relevance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only two P-pop groups made the list: SB19 at No. 6 and BINI at No. 9, out of ten total artists ranked by mid-2026 streaming, sales, and chart performance.
SB19 ranks No. 6 on Billboard Philippines’ mid-year 2026 Top 10 Artists list, driven by streaming and sales performance, chart entries, and cultural influence so far this year.
BINI ranks No. 9 on Billboard Philippines’ mid-year 2026 Top 10 Artists list, earning the spot through consistent streaming and digital sales performance across the eight-member group’s discography.
SB19’s song “DAM” became the first P-pop track to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, marking a milestone in the group’s growing international commercial reach.
Alongside SB19 and BINI, the list includes Cup of Joe, Arthur Nery, fitterkarma, Ben&Ben, Skusta Clee, IV OF SPADES, December Avenue, and Rob Deniel — mostly solo artists and bands.
