P-POP powerhouse SB19 added a new feather to their already well-decorated cap after winning the Favorite Asian Act title at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA) 2024.
SB19 bested Japanese girl group NiziU, Indonesian singer Tiara Andini, Malaysian singer Iman Troye, and fourth-generation K-pop boy group Enhypen for the award.
The P-pop kings delivered the good news on Wednesday, July 17, thanking their fans, collectively known as A’TIN, for helping them realize their dreams.
“Winning Favorite Asian Act at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is a dream come true for us and for our country, The Philippines,” the group said, adding that the support and recognition they received “mean everything” to them.
“We are honored and excited for what’s next!” they continued.
🏆 SB19 IS 2024 NICKELODEON KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS FAVORITE ASIAN ACT!
— SB19 Official (@SB19Official) July 17, 2024
Thank you, A'TIN and @Nickelodeon! Winning Favorite Asian Act at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards is a dream come true for us and for our country, The Philippines 🇵🇭 Your support and recognition mean… pic.twitter.com/haVTkFA1Wo
Composed of Pablo, Stell, Josh, Ken, and Justin, SB19 said they dedicated the award to their A’TIN, whose support “fuels” their passion every day.
This is SB19, from the Philippines 🇵🇭
— SB19 Official (@SB19Official) July 17, 2024
Winner of the Favorite Asian Act
2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
To our A'TIN, this recognition is not just for us—it is yours too. Your support fuels our passion every day. Let's continue chasing our dreams together, not just for us,… pic.twitter.com/FfJqxnssNC
The P-pop phenomenon is not the first Filipino act to win the award.
Jake Zyrus, previously known as Charice, bagged the Favorite Asian Act title at the 2012 Nickelodeon KCA, besting Malaysian singer Yuna, Indonesian singer Agnes Monica, and second-generation K-pop girl group Wonder Girls.
The KCA is an annual awards ceremony that recognizes outstanding talents in the entertainment industry, including movies, television, and music.
Proud A’TIN
Many Filipino A’TIN turned emotional after learning about their idols’ latest recognition.
Idk but that “This is SB19, from the Philippines🇵🇭” brought tears to my eyes.🥺❤️🩹 https://t.co/FpcGmu6xVO
— mahi | 🌊 (@fleiyo) July 17, 2024
Hindi pa rin ako maka-move on. Huhu. Super saya ko talaga para sa inyo, mga mahal ko. Congrats uliiiiiit! Here's to more international recognition in the future. Love you, fave five! 😭😭😭💙🤟
— hanfelip snow 🍎❄️ (@felipmatsujun) July 17, 2024
SB19 SNAILED IT
SB19 WON AT NICKELODEON@SB19Official #SB19#SB19WinsKidsChoiceAwards https://t.co/triP817tq8
Until now, naiiyak padin ako kapag nakakakita ng mga post/articles tungkol sa pagkapanalo ng esbi sa KCA. Parang next year nako makaka-move on 🥹🫶🏻
— Meng 🍎 (@itsyourmenggay) July 17, 2024
SB19 SNAILED IT
SB19 WON AT NICKELODEON@SB19Official #SB19#SB19WinsKidsChoiceAwards https://t.co/BdHWoer70A
Several fans also extended their heartfelt gratitude to SB19 for all the things they have done for them and Philippine music, adding that they will continue to support the quintet.
Kung tutuusin, kulang pa ‘to sa lahat-lahat nang ginawa niyo para sa amin. Gagawin namin lahat para lang maabot ang mga pangarap na minsa’y naging imposible 🙂
— lighter ni ken • DAMn | 🍎💀🌳⁵²⁰ ᴬˢ¹⁷⁸ (@keunahhhh) July 17, 2024
SB19 SNAILED IT
SB19 WON AT NICKELODEON@SB19Official #SB19#SB19WinsKidsChoiceAwards https://t.co/AJYjnRCa6E
Thank you for the unwavering passion to bring Filipino music to the world stage — passion so infectious that we can’t help but to passi(t)on.
— Germaine Jalandoni De Ruña (@GermaineDeRuna) July 17, 2024
SB19 SNAILED IT
SB19 WON AT NICKELODEON@SB19Official #SB19#SB19WinsKidsChoiceAwards https://t.co/Jy1QyhJwOk
Billboard Fan Army Face-Off nomination
SB19 is not the only one making a name for themselves in the music industry.
On Wednesday, American music and entertainment magazine Billboard announced that SB19’s fanbase was nominated anew for its 2024 Fan Army Face-Off.
A’TIN won in the 2023 Fan Army Face-Off, besting SEVENTEEN’s fanbase, popularly known as CARATs, with 51.1 percent of votes.
The first round of the 2024 Fan Army Face-Off showed A’TIN going up against the fans of American singer-songwriter SZA.
It's time for the #BBFanArmy2024 🏆 Will it be SB19’s A’TIN or SZA fans advancing to round 2?
— billboard (@billboard) July 16, 2024
Vote now: https://t.co/RkmaXffuoJ pic.twitter.com/3aJWI43RfD
Fans of other big K-pop groups like BLACKPINK, BTS, TWICE, and SEVENTEEN, as well as pop icons Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift were nominated in the 2024 Fan Army Face-Off.
Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo also made it to the list.
The voting for the first round has begun and will end on July 13 at noon (Eastern Time), immediately kicking off the second round of the competition.