Filipino pop group SB19 wows US audiences, hits over 1M tweets

Popular Filipino pop group SB19 thrilled American audiences as they made their historic debut on US television in New York on Saturday, Nov. 5.
The global sensation performed their first English song "WYAT (Where You At)" during an appearance on "Good Day New York" on Fox 5 New York.
Later, the group uploaded a clip of their performance on social media. The caption wrote: "Surreal! Hope you didn't miss our first live U.S. TV guesting earlier at @fox5ny
Here's a link you can look back on of our performance earlier!"
"We wrote it during the pandemic. This song is all about reconnecting and finding peace and happiness within the company of your loved ones and the people who are most important," said Pablo, one of the members of the group, when he talked about their English song after performing.
SB19 is the first and only Filipino act to enter three Billboard charts early in their career.

Now on global tour, the group will perform at the Palladium Times Square this weekend.
"We will showcase Filipino talent. We will perform our hit songs," said Josh, another member of the group, when asked what to expect in their upcoming shows abroad.
After New York, SB19 will perform in Los Angeles on Nov. 12 and San Francisco Nov. 18. Then the group is expected to captivate audiences in Singapore on Nov. 27.
Fans were thrilled at the group's US debut. Some comments:
"Thank you SB19 for waving the Philippine flag so proudly. Ang galing niyo!"
"Grabe na talaga SB19, you guys are now slowly dominating the international scene! Hindi ko pinagsisihan na suportahan kayo magmula nung Go Up era."
"Ang Pambansang Boyband and Southeast Asia's Supergroup! SB19."
"Thank you for having us, Good Day New York! Mabuhay ang P-pop!"
"Yung feeling na single ka pa pero para kang nanay na proud na proud sa achievement ng anak mo. Kagabi pa ko parang hindi macontain ang saya and excited kasali na rin ang kaba. Parang ako ang magpeperform. Congratulations! And we're very proud of you as a fan and as Filipino. Keep safe and enjoy."

Produced by SB19’s very own Pablo and his real-life brother Josue, the catchy "WYAT" track delivers another show-stopping moment that cuts across boundaries and generations.
In a recent press statement released by the Billboard chart-topping quintet, “WYAT” is a song that chronicles the reconnection of a bond after a very challenging phase in life. “We’ve been performing for almost half of our lives together, and due to the pandemic, our world was suddenly put on hold,” shares Pablo. “I felt a disconnection among the group brought about by the lockdown, and I’ve wanted to reach out to them through this song.”
Propelling their artistry forward with a masterful blend of disco, electronic, and pop music, the five-member hitmaker sets the tone for a new era by incorporating the elements of the past with accessibility that is relatable to the present time. As Josh puts it, “Our team often tries to do something different from what we’ve done before; we’re always evolving.”
“WYAT” first made rounds during SB19’s sold-out online concert Our Zone last year, and was re-recorded at Pablo’s studio for a fuller, more polished touch. It marks their first official release after being on a hiatus since launching their 2021 EP, Pagsibol.
The infectious bop is accompanied by the release of a music video that is built around the themes of time travel and connection. Joyriding through history with shiny, retro-spiked colors and exciting visuals, the MV stays true to the vision of the song—thanks to Justin de Dios’ creative direction and the group’s collaborative contribution to the brainstorming process.
“Everything we put out is connected,” Justin says. “It all started from the teaser during the present day then we went back to the past, from the 50s (diner) to 70s (roller disco) to the 90s (arcade) and back to the present.”