ADVERTISEMENT
Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Music and Concerts devider BILIB: The next big thing in P-POP

BILIB: The next big thing in P-POP

Published Jun 25, 2023 06:09 am

AQ Prime Music has always been known for its impeccable taste in the entertainment industry. From producing quality movies to managing top-notch talents in the music industry, AQ Prime has always been at the forefront of the entertainment scene. And now, they are raising the bar once again by launching their first-ever P-POP boy group under their subsidiary, AQ Music. The world of music has seen a tremendous rise in popularity for P-POP music, and AQ Music's new venture is set to take this genre to new heights. Comprising seven talented members, the new boy group is called BILIB.   They have already captured the hearts of fans with their stunning teaser, which AQ Music dropped on their social media accounts on June 14. Fans are eagerly anticipating the unveiling of each member one by one as AQ Music continues to ramp up the excitement for this debut. BILIB promises to bring a unique twist to the P-POP music scene. The group's seven members are all distinct in their style and personalities, but their chemistry and synergy as a group are unmatched. Each member is a talented individual in their own right, bringing years of experience to the table, ensuring that the group's debut showcases their incredible talent. This new P-POP group BILIB is being eagerly anticipated by fans not only in the Philippines but throughout the world. BILIB is believed to be not just any ordinary boy group. They are set to become the next big thing in the P-POP industry, thanks to AQ Music's guidance and support. Fans will be blown away by the exceptional talent of each member, their unique sound, and their refreshing style. So mark your calendars and join the excitement as we wait for the debut of AQ Music's new boy group sensation, BILIB.
ZIO \| Rapper He already made his footprints on the P-POP scene with his talent in rap and dance. With nothing to hold him back, Zio is ready to continue his dream as part of BILIB. CARLO \| Lead Vocals Enigmatic and reserved, Carlo is more than just your typical mysterious guy. He will leave you in awe with what he can bring to the table: his impressive singing and dancing abilities. RAFAEL \| Main Vocals All the way from Bohol, he crossed borders to fulfill his dreams. An amazing singer and performer, BILIB’s main vocalist is also on his way to be one of the finest producers P-POP has to offer. RC \| Visuals From the looks of it, RC is definitely the next apple of the eye in P-POP. But RC is more than just his visuals. With a knack in singing & dancing, watch out for him as he is ready to solidify his mark in the scene. YUKITO \| Leader Re-debuting member & former leader of another P-Pop group, Yukito is set to reinvent himself through another point of view as a member of BILIB. Naturally good with words & with a charming personality, Yukito’s on his way to lead the group towards their goals. JMAC \| Lead dancer With years of experience in performing, he's finally ready for his breakthrough. JMAC is set to shine as the group’s lead dancer. He is ready to move past his old self and succeed in achieving his dream. CLYDE \|Main dancer With his bubbly personality, Clyde will surely light up the room wherever he goes. A visual in his own right, he is ready to wow the crowd with his boy-next-door looks and his dancing skills.
ADVERTISEMENT
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1561_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1562_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1563_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}

{{ articles_filter_1564_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.mb-article-details { position: relative; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview, .mb-article-details .article-body-summary{ font-size: 17px; line-height: 30px; font-family: "Libre Caslon Text", serif; color: #000; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview iframe , .mb-article-details .article-body-summary iframe{ width: 100%; margin: auto; } .read-more-background { background: linear-gradient(180deg, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0) 13.75%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0.8) 30.79%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000) 72.5%); position: absolute; height: 200px; width: 100%; bottom: 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 0; } .read-more-background a{ color: #000; } .read-more-btn { padding: 17px 45px; font-family: Inter; font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; line-height: 16px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; background-color: white; } .hidden { display: none; }
function initializeAllSwipers() { // Get all hidden inputs with cms_article_id document.querySelectorAll('[id^="cms_article_id_"]').forEach(function (input) { const cmsArticleId = input.value; const articleSelector = '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .body_images'; const swiperElement = document.querySelector(articleSelector); if (swiperElement && !swiperElement.classList.contains('swiper-initialized')) { new Swiper(articleSelector, { loop: true, pagination: false, navigation: { nextEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-next', prevEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-prev', }, }); } }); } setTimeout(initializeAllSwipers, 3000); const intersectionObserver = new IntersectionObserver( (entries) => { entries.forEach((entry) => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { const newUrl = entry.target.getAttribute("data-url"); if (newUrl) { history.pushState(null, null, newUrl); let article = entry.target; // Extract metadata const author = article.querySelector('.author-section').textContent.replace('By', '').trim(); const section = article.querySelector('.section-info ').textContent.replace(' ', ' '); const title = article.querySelector('.article-title h1').textContent; // Parse URL for Chartbeat path format const parsedUrl = new URL(newUrl, window.location.origin); const cleanUrl = parsedUrl.host + parsedUrl.pathname; // Update Chartbeat configuration if (typeof window._sf_async_config !== 'undefined') { window._sf_async_config.path = cleanUrl; window._sf_async_config.sections = section; window._sf_async_config.authors = author; } // Track virtual page view with Chartbeat if (typeof pSUPERFLY !== 'undefined' && typeof pSUPERFLY.virtualPage === 'function') { try { pSUPERFLY.virtualPage({ path: cleanUrl, title: title, sections: section, authors: author }); } catch (error) { console.error('ping error', error); } } // Optional: Update document title if (title && title !== document.title) { document.title = title; } } } }); }, { threshold: 0.1 } ); function showArticleBody(button) { const article = button.closest("article"); const summary = article.querySelector(".article-body-summary"); const body = article.querySelector(".article-body-preview"); const readMoreSection = article.querySelector(".read-more-background"); // Hide summary and read-more section summary.style.display = "none"; readMoreSection.style.display = "none"; // Show the full article body body.classList.remove("hidden"); } document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { let loadCount = 0; // Track how many times articles are loaded const offset = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]; // Offset values const currentUrl = window.location.pathname.substring(1); let isLoading = false; // Prevent multiple calls if (!currentUrl) { console.log("Current URL is invalid."); return; } const sentinel = document.getElementById("load-more-sentinel"); if (!sentinel) { console.log("Sentinel element not found."); return; } function isSentinelVisible() { const rect = sentinel.getBoundingClientRect(); return ( rect.top < window.innerHeight && rect.bottom >= 0 ); } function onScroll() { if (isLoading) return; if (isSentinelVisible()) { if (loadCount >= offset.length) { console.log("Maximum load attempts reached."); window.removeEventListener("scroll", onScroll); return; } isLoading = true; const currentOffset = offset[loadCount]; window.loadMoreItems().then(() => { let article = document.querySelector('#widget_1690 > div:nth-last-of-type(2) article'); intersectionObserver.observe(article) loadCount++; }).catch(error => { console.error("Error loading more items:", error); }).finally(() => { isLoading = false; }); } } window.addEventListener("scroll", onScroll); });
Join Our Newsletters

Sign up by email to receive news.

© 2025 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. All Rights Reserved.