Say hello to BINI, the eight-member P-pop girl group that’s taking the music scene by storm!

This talented Filipino group is redefining the P-pop landscape with their catchy tunes, stunning visuals, and inspiring message of empowerment and self-expression.

Without further ado, let’s have a look at BINI’s career highlights, history, achievements, and what’s next

BINI: The Rising Filipino Girl Group

Within just a few years after their debut, BINI has accomplished more than expected and raised the bar for their future. With each new release, they continue to impress and set higher expectations for what’s to come.

Name Origin & Music Concept

BINI’s name is derived from the Tagalog word “binibini,” meaning “young lady.” This name reflects the group’s vision to embody the modern Filipina: sweet, informed, fierce, and independent.

Their music focuses on the experiences of modern Filipino women, particularly their emotions, relationships, and growth.

Their songs explore various themes, including embracing femininity and cuteness without objectification, celebrating female friendships, and empowering women.

BINI Members

Group History and Formation

BINI, an eight-member Filipino girl group, was formed by ABS-CBN’s Star Hunt Academy (SHA). The group’s formation was inspired by the popularity of K-pop and the belief in the world-class talent of Filipino artists.

In 2018, ABS-CBN conducted a nationwide audition, “Star Hunt: The Kapamilya Grand Audition,” to discover new talents. From this pool, 250 aspirants were selected for a 5-day boot camp, which was later narrowed down to 50. Additional talents were scouted and recruited from reality shows, forming the initial 12-member female Star Hunt Academy trainee group.

Introduced in August 2019, the trainees underwent rigorous training to develop their singing and dancing skills. The group was eventually streamlined to eight members: Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, and Sheena.

Debut

BINI’s musical journey began with a fresh take on the classic Filipino song, “Da Coconut Nut.” This electro-pop remake was born from a collaboration between MU Doctor Academy and VO3E, a Korean music production group.

The group’s introduction to the music scene started with the release of the “Da Coconut Nut” lyric video on November 6, 2020, followed by the official music video on November 20.

They signed with Star Magic in December 2020 and announced their debut in 2021. BINI finally debuted as ABS-CBN Entertainment’s idol group with debut single “Born to Win” on June 11, 2021, after 3 years of training. 

They dropped their sophomore album “Feel Good” in September 2022 followed by 1st EP “Talaarawan” in March.

Musical Achievements

BINI achieved the following milestones:

• Debuted on Spotify’s Top Artist Global Chart at #193 in June 2024 as the first Filipino artist.
• Topped Spotify Philippines’ Daily Top Artists chart in June 2024, dethroning Taylor Swift.
• Performed at KCON LA 2024’s pre-show this year, as the first Filipino pop act.
• Performed and Won the “Voice of Asia” award at Billboard K Power 100 in August.

Endorsements

BINI has scored lucrative endorsement deals with the following brands

• Maybelline
• Modess
• Super Crunch 
• Samsung (Galaxy A series)
• Shopee
• Vitakeratin
• Jollibee
• Sunsilk
• Penshoppe

What’s Next?

The P-pop group will drop their first-ever Christmas cover “Joy to the World.” Additionally, their complete discography will be released on vinyl, available for pre-order starting November 10, 2024, in a limited edition.

On another hand, BINI will perform in their Grand BINIverse Concert series from November 16 to 18, 2024, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Although tickets have sold out, a live stream will be provided for fans worldwide to participate in each concert day.