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1Z Entertainment’s Yani de Dios shares the journey behind SB19’s Wakas at Simula: ‘It took us a lot of courage’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>1Z Entertainment CEO Julian De Dios, popularly known to fans as Kuya Yani, looked back on the journey behind SB19&#x27;s Wakas at Simula concert, describing it as one of the most important milestones in the group&#x27;s career.</p><p>In a video shared on 1Z Entertainment’s official social media pages, Yani revealed that bringing the finale of the group&#x27;s trilogy concert to life required courage, careful planning, and a shared commitment to delivering a meaningful experience for fans.</p><p>“It took us a lot of courage for ‘Wakas at Simula’ for the past seven years or eight years of SB19, the challenges were really to end the Trilogy beautifully,” Yani revealed.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZsB3LyyIyb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A22308822.600000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" 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>According to Yani, one of the biggest challenges was staying true to the story and vision behind the narrative.</p><p>“Yung puso and yung vision on how to finish the trilogy ay yung pinakamahirap na part and ayon yung siguro hindi alam ng mga tao,” he added.</p><p>Kuya Yani also expressed how the group wanted to give a different and special performance for their beloved fans, A’TINs, through their much-celebrated concert which led them to take a risk.</p><p>“They (SB19) always want something new. They always want to give something different from the past. So, we took the courage to end it in an open space with a lot of risk, of course (one of those) is budget, the unpredictable weather changes, and of course, the risk na hindi mag-enjoy yung tao. That’s the very important thing for SB19,” he said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXOvX9lCbvX/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A22276331.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>For SB19 and their team, creating a memorable experience for fans remained the top priority throughout the planning process.</p><p>“They want the people, the audience, their fans to feel extra kasi we always put fans first. You have to think of na kailangan iba naman yung ngayon and also with the help of creatives team, the people behind it. They helped kung paano tahiin yung story,” he said. “Those plannings are very difficult but really worth it.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXa3WCPjCzs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A22255746.299999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="495" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Yani added that the team understood the significance of the concert and wanted it to become a landmark moment in SB19&#x27;s history. </p><p>“Those moments na we started planning for the concert, kasi we want that concert to be a monumental event to end the trilogy, and we don&#x27;t want them to be disappointed because we don&#x27;t want to waste the Trilogy.”</p><p>Beyond the music and performances, Kuya Yani believes the trilogy reflects SB19&#x27;s real-life journey as artists and becoming one of the biggest P-pop groups in the country.</p><p>“To be honest, the Trilogy kasi has become the life of SB19. Ayon yung defining moment nila. Ang daming nangyari from the trademark issues, from changing of management, for being viral - lahat iyon nasa loob ng Wakas at Simula,” he shared. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DS9zHLvk7Wc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A22231947.19999993%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2026/4/20/sb19-delivers-grandest-concert-yet-with-wakas-at-simula-the-trilogy-concert-finale-1928"><strong><u>READ: SB19 delivers grandest concert yet with ‘Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale’</u></strong></a></div><div> </div><p>Looking back on the successful staging of the concert last April, Yani said the event ultimately fulfilled the vision they had set out to achieve.</p><p>“So the time na we started planning, sabi ko, ‘this is it!’ This should be the biggest event for SB19 and fortunately, it became the biggest moment for SB19,” he said.</p><p>In a previous interview with Inquirer.net, concert creative director and writer Mikko Angeles echoed the same sentiment, sharing that the show&#x27;s main objective was to celebrate both SB19 and their fans.</p><p>“We considered that when we were building the program. A’TIN wants to hear them sing, watch SB19 perform, and celebrate altogether,” he said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUAwfJpE7M6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A22207739.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="548" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He also explained that each suite in the concert represented a symbolic stage in the group&#x27;s transformation.</p><p>“Each suite represents a ‘Rite’ — a symbolic stage in a larger cycle of becoming; also a turning of the cycle, to guide the heroes toward their final transformation: a moment where the former self is given to flame, reduced to ash, and from it, a new form rises,” he further explained. </p><p>“This is the inevitable narrative of an ending that must happen so that a beginning can exist. The sacred crossing between what was and what comes next.”</p>

<p>1Z Entertainment's CEO, Julian 'Yani' De Dios, recalls why SB19’s ‘Wakas at Simula’ Trilogy is a monumental moment for the Kings of P-pop.</p>

1Z Entertainment's CEO, Julian 'Yani' De Dios, recalls why SB19’s ‘Wakas at Simula’ Trilogy is a monumental moment for the Kings of P-pop.