BINI is beloved by the Philippines as they’re crowned as Billboard Philippines' No. 1 artist of the year for Billboard’s 'Global No. 1s' series. BINI talks about why they believe they’ve succeeded, their love for BINI CORE, how they’re using their stardom to spread Filipino music and more!
Billboard is launching its inaugural 'Global No. 1s' series, an initiative to spotlight top-charting artists from around the world. Billboard has partnered with its ten-plus global editions to showcase distinct voices topping their local charts around the world in exclusive interviews. Stay tuned throughout the week to discover who's No. 1 in the UK, Brazil, Korea, and more!
Billboard is launching its inaugural 'Global No. 1s' series, an initiative to spotlight top-charting artists from around the world. Billboard has partnered with its ten-plus global editions to showcase distinct voices topping their local charts around the world in exclusive interviews. Stay tuned throughout the week to discover who's No. 1 in the UK, Brazil, Korea, and more!
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00:00Mabuhay! Hi, I'm Sheena.
00:03Hi, I'm Mika.
00:04Hi, I'm Aya.
00:05Hi, I'm Stacey.
00:07Hi, I'm Gwen.
00:08I'm Colette.
00:09I'm Joanna.
00:10I'm Malloy.
00:11And we are...
00:12Vivi!
00:20We feel honored to be representing the Philippines in the Global Stage.
00:23It was just a dream for us and now it's really happening.
00:27And it's not just a personal achievement but the whole OPM as well.
00:32And right now, we are still honestly in shock that this is even happening.
00:36But we are so grateful to everyone who truly believes and supports us.
00:40And in return, we promise to give you guys good music and performances soon.
00:49I think with BINI, with us girls, aside from the music that we put out
00:55and the craft that we have built,
00:59I think it's because of us girls and our personalities
01:03and all the BINI-core that the people love and enjoy.
01:08Because with us girls, we're just really being ourselves.
01:11I think the right term for that is us being authentic.
01:15And it's like what you see is what you get.
01:17And of course, excellence.
01:19We always aim for excellence in everything that we do.
01:22Speaking of authenticity, I think it really shows in our song also.
01:27Our personality shows in our songs and I think that's what makes us relatable.
01:39So when has it ever sunken in?
01:41I don't think it ever has.
01:43Had? Because we're just always ourselves.
01:48We don't let the fame or the titles get to us.
01:52But at the same time, we do want to live up to those titles that we are given.
01:56And it has a lot of pressure, you know.
01:59But at the same time, it's a big responsibility.
02:02And we want to do the best we can in representing Filipino music.
02:08And yeah, I think that's always been our goal.
02:11We want to bring the whole OPM internationally.
02:15Not just Beanie, but the whole OPM.
02:18And the music that the Philippines has to offer.
02:25I think it started in February 14, just this year.
02:30It's like a meet and greet.
02:33Valentine's Day for a reward for our blooms.
02:37And we didn't expect that the whole ABS is surrounded by all the blooms.
02:44It's just so rewarding for us.
02:46And it is the moment that we cannot forget for the rest of our lives.
02:51Also, when we go out just ourselves, we are recognized by some of the people.
02:58So it's so exciting.
03:08Well, first and foremost, it is an honor.
03:10And it is a big responsibility.
03:13And I think us girls, we do know that it is a big responsibility.
03:16So we make sure to be careful of our actions and the words we say on social media and in general.
03:24Since what Sheena said, it is a process for us to be responsible and to bear this big responsibility.
03:32It is a process, you know, to learn and to be better as human beings.
03:38And also as idols and representatives of Filipino music.
03:42But I think that's what makes BINI so relatable and amazing is that we're always true to ourselves.
03:48And we never really act a certain way that is not us.
03:56I think the most rewarding moment was when we won Best Asia Act Award for MTV EMA.
04:03We're very honored and grateful for that award because it's very big.
04:08And also a very big opportunity to represent Filipino music.
04:13And of course, the Voices of Asia for Billboard K-Power 100 in South Korea.
04:20Again, we are BINI.
04:22Two, three.
04:23Thank you!