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P-pop group BILIB reacts to comparisons with SB19
P-pop group BILIB reacts to comparisons with SB19
Josh Mercado
Published Jan 31, 2025 11:28 AM PHT

It’s fair to say that SB19 is the blueprint for P-pop, whereas BINI is currently the bible of P-pop. Their forces have influenced numerous aspiring P-pop groups, notably AQ Prime's BILIB, which consists of Zio, JMac, RC, Clyde, Carlo, Rafael, and Yukito.
It’s fair to say that SB19 is the blueprint for P-pop, whereas BINI is currently the bible of P-pop. Their forces have influenced numerous aspiring P-pop groups, notably AQ Prime's BILIB, which consists of Zio, JMac, RC, Clyde, Carlo, Rafael, and Yukito.
When BILIB debuted, the P-pop community quickly remarked that they sounded like SB19. According to BILIB, they always get feedback on it, and for the record, they say they are not imitating SB19.
When BILIB debuted, the P-pop community quickly remarked that they sounded like SB19. According to BILIB, they always get feedback on it, and for the record, they say they are not imitating SB19.
“Marami pong nagsasabi na gaya-gaya raw po kami sa SB19. Katunog daw ‘yung previous song namin sa song ng SB19. Sa P-pop, hindi naman maiiwasan na magkaroon ng similarities. Lahat ng songs, parang may similar vibe,” BILIB humbly expressed.
“Marami pong nagsasabi na gaya-gaya raw po kami sa SB19. Katunog daw ‘yung previous song namin sa song ng SB19. Sa P-pop, hindi naman maiiwasan na magkaroon ng similarities. Lahat ng songs, parang may similar vibe,” BILIB humbly expressed.
The group then addressed the comparison with other P-pop groups, all of which trying to offer music in their own unique ways.
The group then addressed the comparison with other P-pop groups, all of which trying to offer music in their own unique ways.
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“Ayaw po naming i-compare sa ibang groups. Sila rin po ang inspiration namin why po kami nag-start. Hindi naman po kami nandito to compare. We want to improve ourselves pa po,” they said.
“Ayaw po naming i-compare sa ibang groups. Sila rin po ang inspiration namin why po kami nag-start. Hindi naman po kami nandito to compare. We want to improve ourselves pa po,” they said.
All group members are mindful that not everyone will agree with what they do, and they all openly welcome feedback.
All group members are mindful that not everyone will agree with what they do, and they all openly welcome feedback.
“‘Yung bashing, hindi ko siya tinitingnan na negative. For me, ‘yung negative comments tinu-turn ko into motivation,” one member shared.
“‘Yung bashing, hindi ko siya tinitingnan na negative. For me, ‘yung negative comments tinu-turn ko into motivation,” one member shared.
Yukito added, “Ang papangit, walang talent, mukhang mga bading. Hindi naman marunong sumayaw. ‘Yan ang sinasabi nila. Alam naman po naming hindi maiiwasan ‘yun.”
Yukito added, “Ang papangit, walang talent, mukhang mga bading. Hindi naman marunong sumayaw. ‘Yan ang sinasabi nila. Alam naman po naming hindi maiiwasan ‘yun.”
BILIB gears up for the upcoming Waterbomb Festival 2025. Photo by Josh Mercado
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They also discussed the issue of P-pop having the same appearance as K-pop, saying, “For the looks po, for an idol group, may specific po na aesthetic na we can incorporate po ‘yung pagka-Pilipino natin. Various po talaga. Kami po sa BILIB, naghahanda po kami ng maraming pasabog. Hopefully po, maipakita po namin ‘yung side that focuses more on sa Filipino traits.”
They also discussed the issue of P-pop having the same appearance as K-pop, saying, “For the looks po, for an idol group, may specific po na aesthetic na we can incorporate po ‘yung pagka-Pilipino natin. Various po talaga. Kami po sa BILIB, naghahanda po kami ng maraming pasabog. Hopefully po, maipakita po namin ‘yung side that focuses more on sa Filipino traits.”
Another hot topic in the P-pop scene was when Stell of SB19 revealed that he had undergone some surgical enhancements, prompting BILIB to respond.
Another hot topic in the P-pop scene was when Stell of SB19 revealed that he had undergone some surgical enhancements, prompting BILIB to respond.
“Wala naman pong problema as long as nabo-boost ‘yung confidence mo. ‘Yun po ang nakakatulong sa inyo para mai-share kung ano man ‘yung talent. Supportive po kami sa mga nagpapa-enhance. More on facials, ganun. Sobrang thankful po kami sa mga sumu-support sa amin para mapanatili ‘yung look,” Rafel said.
“Wala naman pong problema as long as nabo-boost ‘yung confidence mo. ‘Yun po ang nakakatulong sa inyo para mai-share kung ano man ‘yung talent. Supportive po kami sa mga nagpapa-enhance. More on facials, ganun. Sobrang thankful po kami sa mga sumu-support sa amin para mapanatili ‘yung look,” Rafel said.
Zio added, “It’s 2025. Everyone can do what they want. Let’s normalize things like that. We should accept that. We should normalize that. It’s your choice. Kung feeling mo, ‘yun ang makaka-boost ng confidence mo, go lang.”
Zio added, “It’s 2025. Everyone can do what they want. Let’s normalize things like that. We should accept that. We should normalize that. It’s your choice. Kung feeling mo, ‘yun ang makaka-boost ng confidence mo, go lang.”
Road to Waterbomb Festival 2025
BILIB members are now preparing for the 2025 Waterbomb Festival, which will take place on February 23 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
BILIB members are now preparing for the 2025 Waterbomb Festival, which will take place on February 23 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
“Super thankful and we’re honored. Tuluy-tuloy po ‘yung trainings namin. ‘Yung stamina and vocal trainings namin. May mga pasabog na rin kami na kailangan nilang abangan sa Waterbomb Festival,” BILIB shared.
“Super thankful and we’re honored. Tuluy-tuloy po ‘yung trainings namin. ‘Yung stamina and vocal trainings namin. May mga pasabog na rin kami na kailangan nilang abangan sa Waterbomb Festival,” BILIB shared.
They continued, “We’re gonna perform ‘Kabanata’ and ‘Say Whatcha Wanna Say.’ Nag-triple effort po kami kasi first time na gagawin ‘yung Waterbomb Festival here in the Philippines. Grabe rin ‘yung pressure po. Nininiyerbyos po kami. Gagawin po talaga ‘yung best namin.”
They continued, “We’re gonna perform ‘Kabanata’ and ‘Say Whatcha Wanna Say.’ Nag-triple effort po kami kasi first time na gagawin ‘yung Waterbomb Festival here in the Philippines. Grabe rin ‘yung pressure po. Nininiyerbyos po kami. Gagawin po talaga ‘yung best namin.”
“Ang BILIB, araw-araw po kaming nasa gym, working out. Kung anu-ano na po ang ginagawa namin just to improve ‘yung physique,” they added.
“Ang BILIB, araw-araw po kaming nasa gym, working out. Kung anu-ano na po ang ginagawa namin just to improve ‘yung physique,” they added.
BILIB then spoke on the pressure of performing on a large platform, such as the Waterbomb stage.
BILIB then spoke on the pressure of performing on a large platform, such as the Waterbomb stage.
“Sa pagpe-perform, hindi naman nawawala ‘yung kaba. Pero sa event na ito, mas doble po ang kaba. We do something fun para mawala ‘yung kaba. Nawawala ‘yung kaba when you’re in the middle of the performance na kasi nararamdaman mo na ‘yung ambiance, hype. Nawawala ‘yung kaba kapag dini-dedicate ‘yung performance sa fans,” they confessed.
“Sa pagpe-perform, hindi naman nawawala ‘yung kaba. Pero sa event na ito, mas doble po ang kaba. We do something fun para mawala ‘yung kaba. Nawawala ‘yung kaba when you’re in the middle of the performance na kasi nararamdaman mo na ‘yung ambiance, hype. Nawawala ‘yung kaba kapag dini-dedicate ‘yung performance sa fans,” they confessed.
As they aim to put a stop to the competitions and feuds among P-pop supporters, BILIB stated that each group offers something to the table, which is enough to keep the P-pop rising movement going.
As they aim to put a stop to the competitions and feuds among P-pop supporters, BILIB stated that each group offers something to the table, which is enough to keep the P-pop rising movement going.
“Isa lang po ang ini-aim namin as a P-pop group which is ang P-pop rise po talaga. Gagawin namin ang best namin para mapakita po kung ano ang P-pop,” they emphasized.
“Isa lang po ang ini-aim namin as a P-pop group which is ang P-pop rise po talaga. Gagawin namin ang best namin para mapakita po kung ano ang P-pop,” they emphasized.
In addition, BILIB wishes to collaborate with the Philippines' pop royalty, Sarah Geronimo.
In addition, BILIB wishes to collaborate with the Philippines' pop royalty, Sarah Geronimo.
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