SB19 members (from left) Ken, Justin, Josh, Pablo, and Stell during the premiere night of their “Pagtatag!” documentary film. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net P-pop powerhouse SB19 is set to receive the “Voices of Asia” award at the Billboard K Power 100 event on Tuesday, August 27, a recognition that the group said it is dedicating to Filipino music.
SB19, along with P-pop girl group BINI, will receive the award in Seoul, South Korea after they were chosen by the Philippine branch of the music platform. The male quintet will also perform their smash hit “Gento,” while the female octet will do a medley of “Cherry on Top” and “Pantropiko” at the event. Stell, SB19’s main vocalist, said the award validates their efforts to represent Filipino talent and culture on various platforms, when asked about their milestone during a talkback session for their “Pagtatag!” documentary film in Quezon City.
“Kami naman po, as SB19, from the start, talagang ang goal ng group is to not only showcase our skills but also to represent kung anong kayang i-offer ng Filipinos and mismong culture natin. Nangyayari na siya ngayon. Napapansin na ‘yung bansa natin — our culture, music, and sound,” he said.
(From the start, as SB19, our goal as a group is to not only showcase our skills but also to represent what Filipinos can offer in terms of our culture. It’s happening now. Our country, culture, music, and sound are already being noticed.
) Stell said the upcoming.