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SB19
A five-member boy band from the Philippines. The group consists of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. They have helped elevate Philippine pop (P-Pop) to a global genre and have sold out tours around the world. In March 2026, they performed at the “D.U.N.K. Showcase in K-Arena Yokohama 2026,” where they debuted their collaboration track “Toyfriend” with BE:FIRST. In addition to confirmed appearances at “Summer Sonic” and “Lollapalooza” in 2026, they released their new album “Wakas at Simula” on March 27, which includes the aforementioned collaboration track.
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