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SB19 performs ‘Gento’ on Japanese YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Filipino P-pop pride SB19 reached another milestone as they performed their worldwide hit single &quot;Gento&quot; on a popular Japanese YouTube channel, THE FIRST TAKE.</p><p>Posted on the Japanese music media outlet&#x27;s official YouTube channel, the five-member boy band appeared in the popular series where they sang their song in just one take.</p><p>“It was a true first take, so we were very nervous and overwhelmed, but it was fun and an amazing experience,” SB19 shared in a press release.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C839cD2xlpt/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%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A1823063.5%2C%22ls%22%3A482427.7000000002%2C%22le%22%3A482431.2000000002%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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>They went on: “Above all, we are grateful for this opportunity and for being able to represent the Philippines by performing our song here. We are honored to showcase our music and culture to the world through THE FIRST TAKE.”</p><p>THE FIRST TAKE is a Japanese YouTube channel that began in 2019 and invites top singers and artists from all over the globe to perform their song recorded only in one take, exclusively. The channel “presents pure music in overwhelming quality with no exaggerated performance.”</p><p>The channel has exceeded more than 1.4 billion in total views. It also features several international artists, such as Harry Styles, Avril Lavigne, V from BTS, Jason Chan, Jolin Tsai, and more.</p><p>SB19 is also the “first Southeast Asian group and the first Filipino to be invited in the influential music media outlet.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C84Y1YpvaO2/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%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A1823070.9000000004%2C%22ls%22%3A482427.7000000002%2C%22le%22%3A482431.2000000002%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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 style that the group performed in the episode was a special version that is exclusive to the said channel.</p><p>Their hit single &quot;Gento&quot; became a popular song on the video sharing platform TikTok as it has an “addictive phrase and unique dance moves”, taking over the global scene.</p><p>The song “expresses the message that ‘it is the accumulation of small efforts that leads to success,&#x27;&quot; as said in the press release.</p><p>Before the much-awaited episode, the phrase &quot;HALA THE FIRST SB19 TAKE&quot; skyrocketed at number one, two, and 35 on social media platform X’s (formerly Twitter) trend list in the Philippines, Japan, and Worldwide, respectively.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C84Yd_iv7hJ/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%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A1823077.0999999996%2C%22ls%22%3A482427.7000000002%2C%22le%22%3A482431.2000000002%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" 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><div><br/></div><p>In the video, the members expressed their excitement and nervousness as they stepped into the studio.</p><p>“So this is how it looks like here,” member Josh expressed.</p><p>The group’s leader, Pablo, added, “You know I’m so excited, and I’m so nervous at the same time.”</p><p>The group then proceeded to introduce themselves before singing their song live.</p><p>“That was real. That was nice. That was amazing,” the group said as they ended their performance.</p><p>As of this writing, the video reached more than 130 thousand views after its release.</p><div><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LnWLpWoAs2A" title="SB19 - GENTO / THE FIRST TAKE" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Fans were quick to react to the P-pop boy group’s incredible performance.</p><p>“malinis. walang salitang hindi tinamaan at hindi naintindihan. full of angas ang delivery. in the zone si kuya. 10 OUT OF 10 KA SA’KIN DYAN, TEH!” a fan posted on X.</p><p>Another netizen said, “I’ve expected them to slay as they always do, but gurl, they came in hot with full-on savagery! GENTO sounded like a whole new a$* song on F1RST TAKE! They were vibin’! 🤯🔥.”</p><p>Meanwhile, SB19 is currently one of the nominees for this year&#x27;s Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs) under the Favorite Asian Act category.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/5/sb19-is-one-of-the-nominees-for-kids-choice-favorite-asian-act-2104"><strong>READ: SB19 is one of the nominees for Kids’ Choice Favorite Asian Act<br/></strong></a></div><p>Alongside our very own Filipino pride are the K-pop group ENHYPEN, Japanese girl group NiziU, Malaysian singer Iman Troye, and Indonesian singer Tiara Andini.</p><p>As per Nickelodeon’s website, the awarding ceremony is set to be held at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 13. Voting will also end on the same day.</p>

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SB19 performs ‘Gento’ on Japanese YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE

Nikka Sabio

Published Jul 02, 2024 10:29 AM PHT

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