SUMMER HEAT IN KOREA: BINI LIGHTS UP K POWER 100, HAILED ONE OF “VOICES OF ASIA”

 From KCON to Billboard Korea.

BINI’s international rise reached a new height in August, taking their acts to another massive, star-studded event in an ultimate bid to introduce and further champion P-POP to a worldwide audience.

And BINI made sure to stamp a lasting mark with show-stopping performances one after another to live up to their billing as the Nation’s Girl Group for a reason.

On the heels of historic KCON appearance as the first Filipino artist ever in Los Angeles, USA, the month before, BINI for the first time, too, made it to Korea Billboard’s K Power 100 as a guest performer and one of the “Voices of Asia” awardee.

Sans their leader Jhoanna, BINI still slayed in KCON like they’re complete with only seven members. In K Power 100 with a full-force squad, there’s no stopping them.

Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna and Sheena brought the summer heat in Korea with a stellar medley of Pantropiko, their biggest hit thus far, and newest single Cherry on Top.

BINI were originally slated to perform Cherry on Top before a last-minute change as BLOOMS, the group’s fandom, clamored for “Pantropiko” given its incomparable impact here and abroad – and the opportunity to introduce Filipino language and culture to international audience.

Pantropiko did as BINI innovated with an unbelievable dance break bridging Cherry on Top for a red-hot performance.

Clad in red, black and white outfits, the octet took the stage by storm like the way they flaunted elegance and power in the red carpet that featured some of the biggest pop artists in the world.

Among those were The Boyz, Jay Park, EXO-CBX, CHUNG HA, FIFTY FIFTY, BamBam, STAYC, Be’O, Kang Daniel, The Rose, Wave to Earth, ONE OR EIGHT and Luisa Sonza while Wonder Girls, PSY, 2NE1, BTS, BLACKPINK were given recognitions.

“Being here tonight with so many talented artists inspire us to keep pushing boundaries and share our music with the world. This award reminds us that anything is possible with hard work and dedication,” said Jhoanna in a heartfelt speech.

Aside from BINI, P-POP pioneers SB19 were also bestowed with a “Voices of Asia” award as the Philippines continued to make their presence felt in the international pop scene.

It had been the goal For BINI and the rest of the P-POP movement, reaching a higher gear in Korea and it’s only a matter of time until it hits full speed worldwide.

“To our fellow artists, we admire and respect each and every one of you. To our fellow P-pop group, SB19, thank you so much for inspiring us. We’re so excited to be here. This is the first time we’re here in Korea as a group. Patuloy po namin ia-angat ang musikang Pilipino. Maraming-maraming salamat po.”

And BINI will.