For many young artists, juggling fame and school feels like an impossible equation. But for the members of Hori7on, one of the rising Filipino boy groups making waves in P-pop, balance isn’t just a goal, it’s part of their rhythm. In an interview with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, young artists Vinci Malizon, Kim Ng, Kyler Chua, Reyster Yton, Winston Pineda, Jeromy Batac, and Marcus Cabais shared how they are navigating their lives as artists, students, and a lot more.

Between rehearsals, recording sessions, and performances, the group shared that several members are still pursuing their studies. “A lot of the members are continuing their education,” said Vinci, the group’s leader. “Like Jeromy, Kim, and Marcus, they’re trying to complete their education.”

For Jeromy, staying on top of schoolwork means using every free moment wisely. “If I don’t have a schedule or I have free time, I always do my activities,” he explained. “That way, when I go to school, I can submit everything on time."

Meanwhile, Kim expressed his gratitude to his teachers, "I enjoy my school and I enjoy my career. I’m super thankful to my teachers because they adjust to me," he said. 

Marcus, on the other hand, recently finished his studies. “I did my best to keep up,” he said. “Obviously, it’s impossible to study every day, but I tried. Math is fun,” he added with a laugh.

Despite their demanding schedules, the members admit that life in the spotlight comes with highs and lows. “Sometimes, there are so many people cheering for us,” Vinci said. “But when we go back to our normal lives, we’re just regular people working hard. That balance keeps us grounded, both as artists and as young people.”

When it comes to their mental health, their bonding as a group helps them navigate this phase of their lives, teaching them the value of openness and brotherhood. “We’re very open about everything we’re going through,” Vinci said. “Since the show where we started, we’ve faced hardships together. At first, we didn’t really talk about what we were feeling, we just bottled things up. But after three years together, we’ve become like brothers. We fight sometimes, but we always make up. We’ve learned to understand each other.”

When asked how they recharge, the boys light up as they talk about their favorite hobbies—playing video games, watching horror movies, or simply hanging out at cafés.

“When I feel like burnout is coming, I take a break,” Vinci said. “I put time for myself to recharge, to get back on the grind. Our jobs are fun, but they’re also tiring and taxing, so we really try to balance it.”

For Winston, staying productive helps keep his mental state in check. “Each day, you should always think about your plans,” he advised. “Make yourself busy because the more you’re not doing anything, the more you overthink. Always do something that recharges you.”

At the end of the day, their ambitions remain as big as their hearts. The group dreams of releasing a full album, performing in more cities across the Philippines, and eventually going on a world tour. “We want to start here—with our fans, our anchors—and grow from there,” they said. “We want to collaborate with different artists from P-pop to K-pop, including SB19, Cup of Joe, and more.”

From classrooms to concert halls, Hori7on continues to rise not just as artists, but as young men learning to take care of themselves, each other, and their dreams along the way.