SB19

SB19
SB19 at Billboard K Power 100 (left to right): Pablo, Josh, Justin, Stell, and Ken
Background information
Also known asSound Break 19
Mahalima
OriginManila, Philippines
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Discography
Years active2018–present
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Members

SB19 is a Filipino boy band formed in 2018, consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. They are noted for their contributions to the contemporary Pinoy pop scene. Now a self-managed group under 1Z Entertainment, a company they established, SB19 members are actively involved in the creative process, including songwriting, choreography, music video direction, and production.[1]

After several years as trainees, SB19 debuted in 2018 with the single "Tilaluha". They received little attention from the public until the video of their dance rehearsal for their song "Go Up" went viral in late 2019. This led them to strategically use social media to expand their reach and recognition as well as increase their fandom. They became the first Southeast Asian act to be nominated on the Billboard Music Awards,[2][3] and the first Southeast Asian act to make an appearance in the top 10 of the Billboard Social 50.[4][5] For their significant contributions in pioneering Philippine pop music to the global scene, SB19 has been dubbed the "Kings of P-pop" by the public and various media.[6][7] The group promotes its music as part of Pinoy pop, a sub-genre of Original Pilipino Music.[8]

  1. ^ Jashley Cruz (June 13, 2023). "SB19 unveils 1Z Entertainment's plans for the future". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Weeknd Leads All Finalists for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards: See the Full List". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Austria, Josh (May 11, 2021). "2021 Billboard Music Awards Opens Voting for Top Social Artist". Village Pipol Magazine. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "SB19 jumped to top 5 of Billboard Social 50; and secured the 25th spot on Billboard Emerging Artists". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  5. ^ "Global phenomenon? SB19 ranks 6th in Billboard's top social artists of 2020". ABS-CBN News. December 5, 2020. Archived from the original on December 7, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "How SB19 Have Forged A New Path For P-pop". billboardphilippines.com. October 15, 2023. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. ^ Gianan, Chlarine (December 15, 2023). "Exclusive: SB19 Dressed as the Kings of P-pop For the Asia Artist Awards 2023". MEGA. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Post-BTS? K-pop-inspired Filipino boy band SB19 goes viral [VIDEO]". The Korea Times. December 18, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.