Marking his first solo comeback in two years, SB19‘s Stell has teased the August 21 release of his new solo music as his group continues their historic international run.

On August 13, 2026, the Kings of P-pop’s main vocalist took to social media to share a black-and-white teaser video of himself slowly coming into frame. Looking directly at the camera with a smirk, heavy, booming synths, bass, and percussion build in the background. The clip ends with the date “08/21/26” flashing on screen in a bright blue font.

Further sparking excitement from A’TIN, Stell confirmed that the upcoming release is indeed a single, playfully writing in the replies on X, “Yes, single po ‘yan. Hindi pa taken. Unless… (Yes, it’s [a] single. Not yet taken. Unless…).”

SB19 Stell solo comeback teaser

Courtesy of @stellajero_.

Shortly after, a second teaser followed, featuring a close-up of a distressed jean’s back pocket with a piece of fabric attached bearing the words “love don’t come easy” in messy, black handwriting. The faded, cool-toned image was captioned, “But I’m already too far gone,” accompanied by a blood droplet emoji.

The upcoming release will follow Stell’s 2024 EP Room, which featured the track of the same name, its stripped version, “Anino,” “‘Di Ko Masabi,” and “Classic.”

Meanwhile, his fellow SB19 members have continued exploring solo projects as well, with leader Pablo releasing “USAD” in July 2026. Ken, also known as FELIP, dropped “SULFUR” in May, while Justin released “dahon” in June. Josh‘s debut solo album Lost & Found arrived in 2024.

SB19 are currently in Japan for Summer Sonic 2026, with performances scheduled on August 14 and 15, 2026.


In anticipation of Stell’s solo comeback, revisit his previous release Room below:

Frequently Asked Questions

Stell will release his new solo single on August 21, 2026 — his first solo comeback in two years, following his 2024 EP Room.

Stell confirmed it’s a solo single, joking on X it’s “not yet taken.” A second teaser referenced the lyric “love don’t come easy.”

Stell’s last solo release was the 2024 EP Room, featuring “Room,” “Anino,” “‘Di Ko Masabi,” and “Classic.”

Yes. In 2026, Pablo released “USAD,” Ken (FELIP) released “SULFUR,” and Justin released “dahon.” Josh’s debut album, Lost & Found, came out in 2024.

SB19 is in Japan for Summer Sonic 2026, performing August 14 and 15 amid the group’s ongoing international touring run.

Andrea Manuel

Andrea Manuel

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Andrea Manuel is a Writer at Billboard Philippines, covering the latest developments in Filipino music and culture. She reports on daily news spanning OPM, P-pop, hip-hop, and mainstream international releases that resonate with Filipino audiences, helping readers stay informed on the artists, releases, and trends shaping today’s music landscape.

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