BINI makes US morning show debut on Fox 5's 'Good Morning New York'
The Nation's Girl Group appeared on 'Good Morning New York,' which airs on Fox 5.
The ladies were asked about what it was like performing at The Theater at Madison Square Garden for the NYC stop of their world tour.
'Just hearing those words, it felt surreal,' Jhoanna said. 'And we felt our supporters, their love, we just felt it online and now we get to feel it in person. So we're just really grateful.'
Aside from their concert, BINI also attended a Filipino parade.
'We had so much fun and we were able to see all the Filipinos here,' Mikha said.
'And seeing them very united, it's just very heartwarming. And I am just very proud to be a Pinoy and everyone I'm sure are too,' she added.
The anchors also asked about the meaning behind the name BINI, which they said comes from 'binibini.'
Jhoanna said, 'We hope to represent them, the modern Filipinas.'
The group's leader added, 'We are passionate for bringing the Filipino music to the world stage.'
Aiah then said they are 'just so excited for this whole tour because it's really our first.'
'Kinda scared too because it's our first but we just hope that we form Blooms all over,' she added.
Aside from their interview, BINI also performed their latest single 'Blink Twice.'
BINI's next stop for their world tour is Washington, DC on June 3 and then Illinois on June 6.
The group released their latest EP 'BINIVerse' in February which includes 'Cherry on Top,' 'Blink Twice,' and 'Zero Pressure.'
They are set to release a new single, 'Shagidi,' on June 5. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
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