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Answer to K-pop? Why fans are asking for girl group debut of AC, Sheena, Krystal

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<div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/entertainment/12/04/girl-group-debut-1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/entertainment/12/04/girl-group-debut-2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/entertainment/12/04/girl-group-debut-3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/entertainment/12/04/girl-group-debut-4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/entertainment/12/04/girl-group-debut-5.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/entertainment/12/04/girl-group-debut-6.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner perform Little Mix’s ‘Power’ on ‘Gandang Gabi Vice.’ <cite>ABS-CBN</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner perform Little Mix’s ‘Power’ on ‘Gandang Gabi Vice.’ <cite>ABS-CBN</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner perform Little Mix’s ‘Power’ on ‘Gandang Gabi Vice.’ <cite>ABS-CBN</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner perform Little Mix’s ‘Power’ on ‘Gandang Gabi Vice.’ <cite>ABS-CBN</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner perform Little Mix’s ‘Power’ on ‘Gandang Gabi Vice.’ <cite>ABS-CBN</cite></p></div></div></div><p>They’re not an official girl group, but already, AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner have made instant fans rooting for their debut as a trio, after their performance took “Gandang Gabi Vice” viewers by surprise on Sunday.</p><p>In coordinated outfits, the three showbiz newcomers performed Little Mix’s “Power” with full choreography while taking turns to belt out the big notes.</p><p>Following the number, host Vice Ganda said he was in disbelief at the girls’ talents, and how they performed in unison. Saying he was already a fan of their team-up, Vice Ganda asked what role each of them would be play if they happened to be officially a group.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IjTEtCTAaxc?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>They surmised that Brimner would be “visuals,” noting her looks; Bonifacio would be the dance leader; while Belarmino would lead vocals.</p><p>Vice Ganda wasn’t alone in anticipating an actual girl-group debut for the three. In the comments on the official YouTube upload of their performance, fans called on media giant ABS-CBN to make the trio official.</p><p>Some pointed out that their song-and-dance performance was comparable to the K-pop formula of having idols excel in both, with each group member having their own unique qualities.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Ey6VPJ4fPU?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Others said that the possible trio, if given the right projects, could even rival the polish and talent K-pop acts are known for.</p><p>“ABS-CBN mag-announce na kayo ng official debut nila baka maagawan at maunahan kayo ni YG at JYP,” wrote one Angelo Pandan, in jest, referring to top K-pop talent agencies.</p><p>“As a K-pop fan, aminado akong mataas ‘yung standards ko sa pagpili ng isa-stan. 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style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"> </div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"> </div></div></div><div style="margin:8px 0 0 0;padding:0 4px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq49uADF-Su/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style="color:#000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none;word-wrap:break-word" target="_blank">Thank you for everyone who watched!! It was a pleasure to perform on ggv with these girls @acbonifacio &amp; @itsmesheenna ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️</a></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/krystalabrimner/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px" target="_blank"> Krystal Brimner</a> (@krystalabrimner) on <time dateTime="2018-12-02T15:31:35+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Dec 2, 2018 at 7:31am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>“Wala pang girl group sa PH na ganito kagaling!” added a certain Lai. “Please bigyan niyo sila ng spotlight sa industry. Sa K-pop group nalang ba tayo hahanga?! Puwede naman siguro Pinoy naman ang hangaan ng mga kabataan diba?”</p><p>Though young — Brimner is 11, Belarmino is 12, and Bonifacio is 15 — the girls are relatively experienced when it comes to performing on stage and television.</p><p>All three joined separate seasons of “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.” Brimner is also a theater actress, Belarmino was a grand finalist on “Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids,” and Bonifacio was the champion of “Dance Kids.”</p>

<p>AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner have made instant fans rooting for their debut as a trio, after their performance took “Gandang Gabi Vice” viewers by surprise on Sunday.</p>

AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner have made instant fans rooting for their debut as a trio, after their performance took “Gandang Gabi Vice” viewers by surprise on Sunday.