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.
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 to increase their fandom. They became the first Southeast Asian act to be nominated on the Billboard Music Awards, and the first Southeast Asian act to make an appearance in the top 10 of the Billboard Social 50. 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. The group promotes its music as part of Pinoy pop, a sub-genre of Original Pilipino Music.
In July 2022, Teen Vogue listed SB19 as one their Favorite Boy Bands Of All Time. They are the only Filipino act on the list. On the same month, SB19 finished second on Billboard Fan Army Face-Off championship round against "STAY", the fandom of K-pop boyband Stray Kids. In October 2022, SB19 received an International Chartbursting Award at the 13th PMPC Star Awards for Music by the Philippine Movie and Press Club. In November 2022, SB19 won 7 awards at the Awit Awards 2022. On March 29, 2023, SB19 made it to the Top 20 Best Modern Boy Bands of YouTube channel, Ms. Mojo. On August 8, 2023, SB19 finished as the winner of Billboard's Fan Army Face-Off championship round on social media against the K-pop boyband Seventeen.
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Also Known As: Sound Break 19, Mahalima
Members:
Josh - lead rapper & sub-vocalist
Pablo - leader, main rapper, & vocalist
Stell - main vocalist & lead dancer
Ken - lead vocalist & main dancer
Justin - sub-vocalist & visual
Name Origin:
The letters in the group's name were taken from the initials of their former Korean management company, ShowBT. The number 19 is derived from the country calling codes of South Korea (+82) and of the Philippines (+63)- the difference of 82 and 63, and the sum of the digits (8 + 2 + 6 + 3). It symbolized the collaboration of the two countries in the formation of the group.
From: Manila, Philippines
Genre(s):
OPM,
P pop,
pop,
dance pop,
hiphop,
R&B,
EDM,
Ballad
Active From: 2018-present
Influences:
Highlight and BigBang as well as third-generation boy groups: VIXX,
Got7,
and BTS.