ABBEY: I would consider myself a casual when it comes to SB19. For the longest time, I thought they were simply another group riding the K-Pop wave, much like how we’ve seen global sensations from Wonder Girls and Super Junior to Blackpink and BTS. But over time, SB19 has truly proven themselves to be more than just a passing trend.
Their music resonates with a wide audience, touching on themes that many listeners can relate to. They’ve also made their mark internationally, climbing the Billboard charts and even winning the Billboard Fan Army Face-Off against Selena Gomez’s fanbase. That’s no small feat!
Last August 24, Singapore had the honor of being one of the stops for SB19’s Simula at Wakas World Tour. The concert was held at The Arena @ Expo, drawing a sold-out crowd of around 7,000 fans. Excitement was in the air hours before the show, with fans arriving as early as 1:30 PM for the 5 PM performance. From the sound check to the fun videoke sing-along sessions, the energy only kept building.
When the lights finally dimmed, the crowd erupted in screams. SB19 opened the show with powerful performances of “Dungka!” and “Gento”, instantly setting the stage on fire. Their fanbase, lovingly called A’TIN, sang and danced along, creating an electric atmosphere.
One of the highlights was when the members stepped down from the stage to interact with the crowd. Fans eagerly gathered around to snap photos, capture videos, and simply get a little closer to their idols. I couldn’t resist joining in myself. It was a rare chance to experience SB19 up close!
From the production setup, complete with world-class sound, lights, and crowd management, to the group’s incredible stage presence, the concert was nothing short of spectacular. SB19 has truly cemented their place as global performers, and their Singapore leg proved that they’re not just representing Filipino talent, but taking it to the world stage.
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| SB19 live concert at Singapore Expo – full crowd energy |
Abbey: Sila ‘yung Gento.
Will: Oh okay. Gusto mo manood?
Abbey: No.
That was June 28 when we first noticed the SB19 concert advertisement at Singapore Expo—habang papunta kami sa Iskina Cebu.
Fast forward to August 20, we received an invite from Makan Titos to promote and watch the concert. Honestly? We were not fans. I even found them a bit “corny” kasi I couldn’t understand their songs before. But we still said yes. Why? Because of Bayanihan spirit. Even without free tickets, we were ready to post on social media, message friends one by one, and even assist with ticket inquiries—just to support our fellow kababayan.
Before the concert, I started listening to their songs daily—just so I wouldn’t look like a kill joy. Haha!
• MAPA – I was literally holding back tears while walking to work.
• TIME – hit me in the gut with its truth.
• DAM – nakarelate kami ni Abbey, kasi we’re always looking forward sa next adventure. Yes… Walang Hanggang Hagdan. Haha.
After a few days, I realized—grabe, ang galing nila magsulat. At pati mga tunes? Catchy at hindi paulit-ulit.
When we arrived at Singapore Expo, shocks! The queue was so long it snaked outside the venue. Imagine thousands of Filipinos in one place—ang saya! This was one of the few concerts I’ve seen that actually sold out. Hindi siya pa-hype lang. It was real.
Inside? The crowd was next level. Fanatics talaga. Hindi pa naguumpisa ang concert, pero ang energy nag-ooverflow na. Para kang nasa K-Pop concert—but this time, it’s P-Pop at its best.
And SB19? Wow. International level performance. Walang dull moment. Every beat, every song—sobrang engaging sila. I felt like I was transported into a world-class arena filled with energy. Napasayaw pa nila kami. Imagine that! 😂
After the show, I couldn’t stop smiling. I thought to myself: This is it. SB19 is the bridge that connects Filipino music to the world. They are proof that we can make waves internationally.
Hindi na ito hype lang. SB19 is real talent.
SB19 is Filipino pride.
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