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BGYO talks about going global with new milestones, nominations, and a music festival debut

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Nikka Sabio

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<p>Filipino boy group BGYO continues to make strides in the international scene, marking new milestones as they aim to bring Original Pilipino Music (OPM) to a wider global audience.</p><p>During the media conference for their new EP <em>Headlines </em>and their upcoming <em>BGYO: The First Solo Concert,</em> members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate looked back on their experience at the Summer Sonic Festival in Bangkok, where they shared the stage with world-renowned artists.</p><p>“Sobrang grateful kami na mabigyan ng opportunity na makapag-perform sa Summer Sonic Bangkok kasi masho-showcase namin yung music namin sa international audience,” JL said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN0Nnj_0lR3/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%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A3804172.1999999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="547" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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>He added, “Nagkaroon rin kami ng chance na maka-collab yung mga artists na nag-perform doon, and nakakatuwa kasi sobrang friendly nila. Ang dami rin naming natutunan sa kanila. Napanood rin namin doon yung mga nilolookup naming international artists—sina Alicia Keys, Camila Cabello, Black Eyed Peas—and at the same time, habang nanonood kami, ang dami naming natutunan na pwede naming baunin sa mga future performances namin.”</p><p>JL also highlighted the honor of making history, saying: “Yung the fact na kami yung first Filipino boy group na makapag-perform doon, sobrang saya at ang sarap sa pakiramdam. Makita yung mga international artists na nilo-look up namin, and mapulot yung lessons paano sila mag-perform—pwede naming madala sa susunod pa naming performances.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNs6OJh3o4o/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%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A3781971.4999999995%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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>Akira echoed this sentiment, describing the opportunity as a blessing: “Sobrang nakakatuwa kasi nabigyan kami ng opportunity para makapag-perform sa Music Countdown ng Bangkok. For us, super blessing din to share our music—OPM and everything—sa ibang international stage.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOTFx-bkXtV/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%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A3752761.4%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Aside from their festival performance, BGYO also earned a nomination at the Breaktudo Awards 2025 in Brazil for the International Artists on the Rise Award—their second time being recognized at the ceremony.</p><p>“We were very surprised—kasi this is the second time, second nomination. And it’s a good reminder and motivation for us to keep pushing kasi our music and what we are doing now is being noticed internationally—for the second time, too. So we are very thankful,” Nate said.</p><p>Mikki agreed, adding: “We were very surprised kasi this was our second time being nominated. It reminds us to keep going, and it reminded us why we started. We’re just pushing—we’re focusing on our content now, and we’re getting ready.”</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fstarmagicphils%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0z8JseuyqQJTyN4geZ3rgUN8wSpFjRw2rTn4fN5NdjyLogVCoURJ5mMaGdtf5Hcpjl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="498" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>BGYO recently released their four-track EP <em>Headlines</em>, created in collaboration with international producers and songwriters. The group sees it as a step forward in expanding their reach while showcasing Filipino talent on the global stage.</p><p>“Every artist dream to go global, but we’re still on the journey. Malayo pa talaga kami. But through releasing music and performing, bit by bit we’ve achieved our goals. We won’t stop until we reach those goals. Yes, we will push,” JL expressed.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/9/25/exclusive-bgyo-talks-about-journey-of-love-in-headlines-ep-and-music-camp-experience-1513"><strong><u>READ: EXCLUSIVE: BGYO talks about &#x27;journey of love&#x27; in &#x27;Headlines&#x27; EP and music camp experience</u></strong></a></div><p>Looking to the future, the boys shared their aspirations: “In 5 years, we will have released a lot of songs. Our goal is to share our music all around the world, not just in the Philippines. Hopefully, we’ll be connecting with more people through our songs.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOkhPV5EYby/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%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A3671757.4%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="845" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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 now, the group is gearing up for their first-ever major solo concert on October 4 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.</p><p>“For the OG fans, this concert is a gift for all of you. It’s our way of giving back to those who stayed and those who came back ever since we started. For the new fans, this is our way to introduce ourselves and show you what we’ve got. We want you to know you’re welcome, and it’s going to be a fun ride for everyone,” they expressed.</p>

<p>BGYO on performing on the international stage, being nominated in Brazil's Breaktudo Awards 2025</p>

BGYO on performing on the international stage, being nominated in Brazil's Breaktudo Awards 2025