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SB19 reaches agreement with former management ShowBT PH

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>P-pop boy group SB19 has settled issues with their former management, ShowBT Philippines, as detailed in an announcement made on Tuesday, December 5.</p><p>In a social media post made by their own company, 1Z Entertainment, they stated that the former management and the boy group had come to an amicable agreement through a fair and equitable resolution.</p><p>“This is 1Z Entertainment. We formally announce that we have come to an amicable agreement with ShowBT Philippines Corp. through a fair and equitable resolution,” the &quot;Gento&quot; hitmakers’ agency stated.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0eAlnwrQ6g/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A448718.39999985695%2C%22ls%22%3A59548.699999809265%2C%22le%22%3A59573.89999985695%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The company also expressed their gratitude to fans and supporters who have been waiting for the group’s return after settling legal issues.</p><p>“Thank you for your patience and unwavering support towards SB19 and 1Z Entertainment,” they wrote.</p><p>They also announced the resumption of the boy group&#x27;s activities following the new development.</p><p>“Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin eagerly anticipate reconnecting with all of you in their upcoming endeavors. We can’t wait to see you all again,” they added.</p><p>Although the management did not give any further details on the matter, reports said that the popular Filipino boy group has been settling the alleged disagreements about the use of SB19’s name and logo with their former management as the P-pop act parted ways with ShowBT Philippines earlier this year.</p><p>Speculations also circulated online as the group briefly retracted all official use of SB19’s name and logo on their social media platforms and their live performances.</p><p>The group also announced through their management’s social media accounts last November several cancellations and postponements of their international shows for their PAGTATAG! World Tour.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/11/23/sb19-cancels-dubai-bangkok-and-singapore-shows-1356"><strong>READ: SB19 cancels Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore shows<br/></strong></a></div><p>The three stops that they canceled over the span of a few days were Singapore, Thailand, and Dubai.</p><p>For their Japan leg, the agency announced the rescheduling of their concert and apologized to fans for the inconvenience of changing the date.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0T3xz-rXZA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A448728.39999985695%2C%22ls%22%3A59548.699999809265%2C%22le%22%3A59573.89999985695%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="832" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>1Z Entertainment said that they would set a new date for the first quarter of 2024. No specific date has been announced yet as of this writing.</p><p>The quintet celebrated their half-a-decade anniversary last October.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/10/30/sb19-celebrates-5th-year-anniversary-2039"><strong>READ: SB19 Celebrates Their “Half A Decade” Anniversary With Fans in a Memorable Way<br/></strong></a></div><p>Under their own entertainment company, the group released their latest extended play album, PAGTATAG!, and commenced their second world tour across North America and several cities in Asia that were later canceled and rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CtPD-QoyHXq/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A448770.59999990463%2C%22ls%22%3A59548.699999809265%2C%22le%22%3A59573.89999985695%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Fans expressed their thoughts after the announcement.</p><p>“Well, hopefully it is fair and equitable agreement that will not be for the disadvantage of Mahalima, imagine how it caused so much pain to so many people that were impacted. You wouldn&#x27;t like to be in the same shoes with TAPE who lost their trademark to TVJ. SB19 is Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin and it was never about ShowBT,” a fan wrote in the comment section.</p><p>“Rooting and waiting for you Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin 💙💙💙💙💙 Comeback stronger! Mahal namin kayong lima,” another A’Tin remarked.</p><p>“SB19, your comeback is nothing short of extraordinary. We are elated to see you reassert your group name and reunite with your fans. Your absence has been a source of longing, but our love for you has never wavered. We are here to support you, now and forever.💞 ATIN ANG SB19 @officialsb19 #SB19 #MahalimaIsBack,” the group’s international fanbase stated.</p><p>“Lets claim it! 🙏Sana panalo tayo getting the SB19 back! Ive been praying a lot for these! And laban nyo ay laban namin!💙💙but whatever you bring back on the table i know you all fought a good fight and A&#x27;tin will support u all the way and no matter what future holds! We are here always beside all of you! We love you mahalima! No I am not crying! You are!,” a fan shared.</p><p>SB19 is set to attend the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 on December 14 at the Philippine Arena. Filipino celebrities and groups such as Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Melai Cantiveros, HORI7ON, and Ben&amp;Ben will also be present at the event. </p>

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SB19 reaches agreement with former management ShowBT PH

Nikka Sabio

Published December 06, 2023 03:47 PM PHT

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