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GMA Network
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ex-Day6 member Jae Park joins BINI in new video
BINI just met up with their collaborator, South Korean artist and former DAY6 member Jae Park! On Instagram, the Nation's Girl Group shared an video of themselves with Jae, also known as Eaj, singing and dancing to their collab song 'Secrets.' 'Secrets out… and this collab is real,' the caption read. BINI's collab song 'Secrets' with Jae was part of their latest EP, "BINIverse' which was released in February. The P-pop group are currently on the Los Angeles leg of their 'BINIverse' world tour which kicked off on February 15 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. They recently released their newest single 'Shagidi.' —Jade Veronique Yap/JCB, GMA Integrated News
San Francisco Chronicle
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
P-pop sensation Bini to bring Pinay pride to San Francisco
The eight young ladies of Philippine pop group Bini are crowded together in a room, smiles beaming on a morning video call from Manila. With millions of fans called 'Blooms' and racking up more than a billion streams, the 'Nation's Girl Group' is excited to be on the precipice of a global breakout. One city the group has circled on its first multi-continent 'Biniverse' concert tour is San Francisco. Singers, rappers and dancers Jhoanna, Stacey, Mikha, Maloi, Aiah, Gwen, Colet and Sheena perked up when informed of the Bay Area's sizable Filipino population (Daly City, Vallejo, San Jose) snatching up tickets to its June 17 concert at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — less than 2 miles from SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco's Filipino Cultural Heritage District. 'We can't wait to see our Filipino Blooms and to perform for the very first time in San Francisco,' said Sheena. 'Maybe we'll go out and shop and eat good food.' (Serramonte Center, you've been warned.) Bini is tops in P-pop, the Philippine equivalent of what K-pop is to South Korea or J-pop to Japan. Its music possesses much of the same razzle-dazzle qualities like catchy hooks, sharp choreography and immaculate visual style, but sung and rapped with a Tagalog tongue. The group is already superstars in its home country, even having its own Jollibee tie-in. To push its popularity beyond the Philippine archipelago, the group's latest 'Biniverse' EP is the first to feature all English-language songs. 'At first, I think they had mixed emotions because (the EP) is full English,' said Maloi. 'It's a risky move for us, but we just want them to feel that change is not scary.' Bini, which is short for 'binibini' or 'young lady' in Tagalog, formed in Manila through an audition program in 2018. The eight members, whose average age is 21, endured rigorous training. In 2021, the group released a cutesy cover of composer Ryan Cayabyab's novelty song ' Da Coconut Nut.' Bini followed with the more mature-sounding full-length album 'Born to Win' that better highlighted their vocal talents and comfort with English lyrics. The early years had their bumps, Sheena admitted, as the group encountered indifference and other roadblocks exacerbated by the pandemic. 'No one liked our songs, no one recognized us,' Sheena said. 'But we kept pushing ourselves and helped each other.' Perseverance paid off in 2023 as a streak of hits ('Pantropiko,' 'Karera' and 'Salamin, Salamin') were buoyed by viral dance trends and established their chart dominance. In 2024, a silky dance track ' Cherry on Top ' cracked global streaming charts. Its current English-forward singles ' Zero Pressure ' and ' Blink Twice ' reveal an even more sophisticated sound that draws from millennium pop, classic synth pop and chill R&B. 'Bini is not afraid to explore different genres, and so far our Blooms are loving it,' said Jhoanna. 'Change is normal, and that will help us to become better performers and individuals.' Stacey added the support of fans, family and their team allowed them to push themselves personally and creatively. 'We are finally getting the recognition we deserve,' she said. 'We are also pushing to be more confident in our craft and to learn and grow more.' 'Aside from our craft and music, I believe we've improved and grown individually in terms of our skills, personality and character,' added Gwen. Bini are key ambassadors of Filipino representation and pride in the larger Asian pop music diaspora and beyond. Its latest single ' Shagidi ' updates a popular Filipino relay game to a bass-heavy tropical banger for the masses. 'For Bini to be at this spot at this place and time is really exciting,' said Rueda-Reyes. 'It's something that I hoped for but didn't really expect to happen. I'm just thrilled.' James Zarsadiaz, an associate professor of history and the director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program director at University of San Francisco, sees Bini's rise as an indicator of the expansion and influence of Filipino people and culture worldwide. 'Filipinos are having an extra sense of confidence in the arts and willingness to expand beyond Asia,' Zarsadiaz said. 'There's been so much talent in the Philippines. And with the amount of Filipinos living around the world, this is an exciting time.' To ease into global markets, it helps that Bini members are multilingual. In the beginning, Aiah and Mikha rapped in Tagalog, which they picked up after their primary languages Bisaya (also known as Cebuano, a Filipino dialect) and English. To them, it's a fun challenge to spit bars in Tagalog's rhythmic meter. 'There are some times that it's like a tongue twister for me,' said Aiah. 'But I do have fun whenever I get the chance to rap in Tagalog because there are some words that are very fun to utter. So it's really nice when I get to rap it well.' Mikha believes her Tagalog has gotten much better because of it. 'I think I'm more comfortable rapping in English, but as long as I memorize the words in Tagalog, I'm comfortable,' she said. English may be the lingua franca of pop, but to Bini, good vibes are universal. As the Bini jeepney circles the globe, Colet stresses the group will always pack its Pinay pride. 'Anything that speaks to your heart and conveys that message well, the language doesn't matter,' said Colet. 'We won't ever forget our Filipino roots.'
GMA Network
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BINI flexes singing skills, plays 'Who's Most Likely To' in Cosmopolitan UK feature
BINI just got featured in Cosmopolitan UK! The Nation's Girl Group played a game of "Who's Most Likely To" and answered questions like "Who's the messiest?" and "Who is most likely to make everyone laugh in a tense situation?" among many others. During their 12-minute video, BINI also flexed their live singing skills. When the girls were asked "Who is most likely to sing 'Na Na Na' in public?" and answered Maloi, they gave a sample of the song's chorus and showcased blending. Asked "Who is the best singer?" BINI said that everyone is. They immediately sang "Zero Pressure" and again effortlessly presented live harmonies. Aside from Cosmopolitan UK, BINI had another international appearance on the US morning show "Good Morning New York." BINI's next stop for their world tour is 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/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BINI makes US morning show debut on Fox 5's 'Good Morning New York'
BINI just made their US morning show debut! 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
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BINI sings acapella version of 'Zero Pressure' in famed Abbey Road Studios in London
BINI just flaunted their vocal prowess in the streets of London! On Instagram, the Nation's Girl Group shared a video of themselves singing their song "Zero Pressure" in front of the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. "Wat hafen BINI? Zero pressure… pero na-pressure sa 'Zero Pressure' acapella in front of the iconic Abbey Road Studios!" the caption read. Abbey Road Studios is one of the most iconic recording studios in the world. It gained global fame as the place where The Beatles recorded the majority of their music, including their legendary 1969 album "Abbey Road"—from which the studio later took its name. The zebra crossing outside the studio where the band posed for their "Abbey Road" album cover has now become a popular tourist attraction. BINI is currently in London as part of their "BINIVerse" world tour. Before their London concert, the girls performed in Dubai as the opening leg of their show. BINI released their latest EP, "BINIVerse," in February, which includes "Zero Pressure," and previously-released singles "Cherry on Top" and "Blink Twice." —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
