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GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
SB19 collaborates with Japanese gaming company for new 'Dungka!' video
SB19 just collaborated with Japanese gaming company SNK Corporation for a music video featuring the P-Pop group's hit song "Dungka!" and SNK's latest fighting game, "Fatal Fury: City of Wolves." The MV, released on YouTube by SNK, is inspired by the game's key phrase, "Rev it up." The video showed clips of the members dancing and singing to "Dungka!" as well as some animated snippets from the video game. 'Thank you so much for having us for a big project - this comeback. We are very excited and thank you again. So we are hoping for the best. And do enjoy the game and our track 'Dungka!,'' SB19 said at the end of the video. 'Dungka!' is an upbeat rave track from SB19's latest EP 'Simula at Wakas.' The album also includes the comeback single, 'DAM.' Meanwhile, 'Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves' is the seventh main installment in the 'Fatal Fury' game series and the first in 26 years, since the release of 'Garou: Mark of the Wolves" in 1999. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
P-pop group BINI arrives in Dubai amid online controversy; will fans attend show?
Members of P-Pop sensation BINI have officially touched down in Dubai ahead of their highly anticipated BINIverse World Tour 2025 stop at the Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, May 18. Dubai marks one of the first international destinations for the chart-topping girl group, who kicked off their tour earlier this year with a sold-out show at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. In a post shared on their social media accounts shortly after landing, BINI expressed their gratitude to their fans in the UAE for the warm welcome, writing, "Thank you for making us feel at home, Dubai Blooms!" Prior to their flight, the group also gave a heartfelt shoutout to their global fanbase for the overwhelming support and excitement building up around their world tour. But the group's arrival in the UAE comes at a sensitive time. Just days before their departure, a viral video involving several members stirred controversy online, prompting a wave of mixed reactions from both fans and the general public. What happened? The video, which was anonymously posted on social media, captured a private moment involving three BINI members — Jhoanna, Stacey, and Colet — and two men identified by netizens as Ethan David of P-pop boy group GAT and dancer Shawn Castro. The group appeared to joke about the sexualisation of a minor, which many found deeply "inappropriate" and contradictory to BINI's advocacy for women empowerment. The timing of the video's circulation also coincided with the graduation of BINI members Jhoanna and Gwen, adding to the emotional toll on the group. Will UAE fans still attend show? Despite the controversy, many fans — known as Blooms — remain supportive and are still looking forward to the Dubai concert. Rosan, who works as a social lead at a firm in Dubai, is still excited to see BINI on stage. "I understand that what they did or what they were accused to have done is against their women empowerment stance; however, don't we all make mistakes? It is part of their story as binibini (young women)." The 38-year-old, who plans to watch the concert with her five year-old daughter, added that what the group does after their mistakes will help define them better. "I think I will demand more from our recently elected senators than from young women who are yet to grow and learn more." Benj Marlowe, a Dubai resident and a "casual" fan celebrating his birthday at the show, said he wasn't concerned about the issue and is still excited to watch them live. The 30-year-old social media consultant also noted that he will be attending the show with his friends. Another fan, H. Padilla, admitted she was disappointed but had already made plans. "The tickets are booked, and we've prepared for this. We'll still go," the 28-year-old engineer said, adding, "My friends and I are looking forward to having a great time." BINI's statement In response to the backlash, BINI issued a formal apology across all of their official social media platforms. Signed by all eight members — Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena — the statement acknowledged their actions, took full accountability, and asked fans for understanding. 'We know that the past couple of days have been triggering and disappointing for all of you. Sincerely, we understand where all of those feelings are coming from," the group wrote, adding that they made a mistake, "We deeply regret our mistake and sincerely apologise to our Blooms, friends, families, and the general public,' they added. BINI's livestream send-off party, originally scheduled for the same day the video circulated, was quietly postponed. No further details have been released on whether the digital event will be rescheduled. Looking ahead Despite the controversy, BINI continues to soar professionally. Just before leaving for their tour, the group was named to the prestigious Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list—an achievement they called unexpected and humbling. 'It's something we never expected when we started, but we're super honoured and grateful. It feels like a great start for our world tour,' Jhoanna said. Following Dubai, the BINIverse World Tour 2025 will head to the US, Canada, the UK, and other parts of the Middle East — marking a major milestone for a group steadily rising as global P-Pop icons.
Khaleej Times
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
P-Pop sensation BINI live in Dubai: Ticket prices, date, sale details revealed
Philippine Pop (P-Pop) sensation BINI is set to light up Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, May 18, as part of their highly anticipated 'BINIverse' world tour 2025. This upcoming concert in Dubai will be one of the tour's first international stops, bringing their electrifying performances to fans in the UAE. Fresh off the success of their latest hit single, 'Blink Twice', BINI continues to dominate the P-pop scene, cementing their status as one of the genre's leading acts. Fans eager to catch BINI live can register now for the pre-sale of tickets, available from 10am on Wednesday, February 19. General ticket sales will open at 10am on Friday, February 21, with prices starting at Dh195. The tickets can be purchased via Exclusive VIP access for fans If you have registered for the pre-sale, you will have the chance to purchase VIP packages, which include a soundcheck experience and an exclusive meet-and-greet with the group. These slots are limited, so sign up early to secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Get to know BINI Made up of Aiah, Colet, Gwen, Maloi, Stacey, Jhoanna, Mikha, and Sheena, BINI has rapidly risen to fame as the top OPM (Original Pinoy Music) group on Spotify and Apple Music. Their chart-topping hits, 'Pantropiko' and 'Salamin, Salamin', hold the number 1 and number 2 spots respectively on the charts of both platforms. Their recent collaboration with AGNEZ MO, one of Asia's most awarded artists, further cemented their global appeal. Formed in 2019 through ABS-CBN's Star Hunt Academy, BINI made their debut with 'Born to Win' in 2021, and has since achieved phenomenal success both locally and internationally. The group has amassed over 100 million followers across all platform and won numerous awards, including Best Asia Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards, International Breakthrough Artist and International Video of the Year, for 'Cherry on Top,' at Brazil's BreakTudo Awards, and Voices of Asia at Billboard Korea's K POWER 100. Making history BINI made history in 2024 by becoming the first Filipino girl group to sell out three consecutive centre-stage shows at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila. With their skyrocketing popularity, Thomas Ovesen, CEO of All Things Live Middle East, expressed his excitement about bringing BINI to the UAE. 'We are thrilled to be bringing BINI, one of Asia's biggest-selling groups of all-time, to the UAE for what will be a truly spectacular show at Dubai's home of live entertainment. 'BINI have achieved massive success in a short period of time, selling out arenas and winning multiple awards, and this one-night-only event is not to be missed." He also noted that tickets to the concert is expected to sell out fast, urging fans to book their passes as soon as possible. As part of the BINIverse world tour 2025, the group will perform across several locations worldwide. Their UAE concert on May 18 will be followed by a performance in London on May 25. The North American leg of the tour will span from May 31 to June 21, with performances in major cities like New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Vancouver, BC.
