Flonique Guimary

SB19 shares thoughts on what’s next for P-Pop

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Peter Andrew Acierto

Push Team

<p>Filipino boy group SB19 sat down with American internet media Buzzfeed earlier this month and shared some of their thoughts on their career, music, and what’s next for P-Pop. Often referred to as the Kings of P-Pop due to their significant recognition–– both locally and internationally–– the quintet are hopeful about the next generation of Filipino talents.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-29" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKGkuL3zj7b/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A29%2C%22os%22%3A90477839.8%2C%22ls%22%3A209660.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A210727.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1078" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-29" 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;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>SB19 is composed of Stell, Pablo, Josh, Felip, and Justin and has been active in the P-Pop scene for almost a decade already. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/27/sb19-dedicates-kids-choice-awards-favorite-asian-act-win-to-fans-you-are-our-inspiration-1903" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>SB19 dedicates Kids&#x27; Choice Awards Favorite Asian Act win to fans: &#x27;You are our inspiration&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In their interview, Pablo and Josh expressed how P-Pop in general has been “growing really quickly” with several groups making their presence felt not just in the country but across the globe as well. </p><div><br/></div><p>“Doors are opening for everyone to have this platform and showcase their talents here in the Philippines and slowly in the global scene,” Pablo shared. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-30" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKEgG2nzJDf/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A30%2C%22os%22%3A90477851.39999999%2C%22ls%22%3A209660.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A210727.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1060" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-30" 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;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>“We&#x27;re here to build and support it. We&#x27;re not here to gatekeep anything, and we&#x27;re here to really give our all and share the things that we learn to everyone who&#x27;s still dreaming to be part of P-pop,” Josh added.</p><div><br/></div><p>Pablo is hopeful that P-Pop will open a whole lot of opportunities for everyone to appreciate not only Filipino music but also the culture that the country has. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-31" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJy25Ftz7AB/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A31%2C%22os%22%3A90477862.99999999%2C%22ls%22%3A209660.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A210727.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1024" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-31" 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;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>“I think in the next coming years, we will be exporting shows like P-pop conventions in other countries —promoting not just music, but also the food, TV shows, and whatnot — and creating this wave of Filipino culture being celebrated all over the world. That&#x27;s what I&#x27;m seeing,” he expressed.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-38" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ_7IzPzEcP/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A38%2C%22os%22%3A90951910.3%2C%22ls%22%3A209660.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A210727.29999999702%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-38" 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><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Despite being successful, SB19 remained humble and grateful about their success. The group shared with Buzzfeed that they are still “overwhelmed” but grateful with what’s been happening in their career.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/27/christopher-diwata-sb19-team-up-for-mapa-performance-1143" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Christopher Diwata, SB19 team up for &#x27;Mapa&#x27; performance</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“We&#x27;re really just kids trying to enjoy what we are doing right now. We really love what we&#x27;re doing so much; that&#x27;s why whenever we think about something, we try to execute it, even though it feels impossible,” the group shared. </p><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, SB19 just dropped their latest EP, <em>Simula at Wakas</em>, following the success of their 2023 release, <em>Pagtatag!</em> They are set to hold their Simula at Wakas world tour starting this May 31 and June 1 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.   </p>