MANILA, Philippines — Bini, dubbed the "Nation’s Girl Group," has made history as the first Filipino act nominated for Favorite Global Music Star at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, representing Asia in a category previously represented by South Korean acts.
The group, composed of Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha and Sheena, will compete against international artists Taylor Swift, Zara Larsson, Tyla, Olivia Dean and Tame Impala, who represent their respective regions in the global music category.
The nomination marks a milestone for Philippine pop music, with Bini becoming the first non-Korean act to represent Asia in the category since its introduction in 2017.
Previous Asian representatives included BigBang in 2017, BTS in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Blackpink in 2019, 2023 and 2024, and Stray Kids in 2025.
Nickelodeon announced the nominees on Thursday, with voting now open through the Kids’ Choice Awards website.
Fans can support Bini by voting at kca.nick.tv/favorite-global-music-star.
The nomination adds to a series of milestones for the group, which won Artist of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards 2026 on Tuesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Members Jhoanna and Maloi accepted the award on behalf of the group. Bini also won Tour of the Year for its Signals World Tour 2026.
The group is also set to perform at LaLaLa Fest Manila 2027, joining British singer Olivia Dean, who will headline the music festival on Jan. 14, 2027, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
Other performers announced for the festival are Up Dharma Down, Lola Amour and SunKissed Lola.
