MANILA, Philippines — Filipino pop groups Bini and SB19 are setting their sights on the Grammy Awards, submitting entries for consideration in multiple categories for the 2027 ceremony.
The two groups announced their Grammy campaigns through social media posts on Monday.
Bini, composed of Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna and Sheena, is seeking consideration in three categories: Best New Artist, Best Asian Pop Music Performance for “Unang Kilig,” and Best Song Written for Visual Media for “A Parallel World.”
The group’s official post carried the message “For Your Grammy Consideration,” presenting its entries as part of its bid for recognition from the Recording Academy.
Meanwhile, SB19 submitted “Visa” for Best Asian Pop Music Performance and “Lawless” for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The five-member group, composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin, also shared its campaign on social media, thanking fans for supporting its international ambitions.
“From the Philippines to the world, thank you for believing in SB19. Let's continue to champion Filipino music and bring it to the global stage!” the group said in its post.
The submissions do not guarantee nominations, as the Recording Academy’s voting members will determine which entries advance to the final list of nominees.
The new category is among five additions announced by the Recording Academy in June for the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2027. It recognizes artistic excellence in Asian pop recordings originating from or widely recognized in Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and now P-pop, with meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.
Bini, widely known as the Nation's Girl Group, has expanded its overseas following through international tours and performances. In April, the group performed at Coachella, becoming the first homegrown Filipino act to appear at the music festival. They also completed the North American leg of its "Signals World Tour," which included stops in the United States and Canada.
SB19, meanwhile, has continued to build its international profile through live performances and releases. The group performed at Lollapalooza in July, becoming the first homegrown Filipino act to perform at the festival.
