SB19, a five-member boy band from the Philippines, on THE FIRST TAKE!

The YouTube Channel THE FIRST TAKE has announced the latest episode.

Episode 449 welcomes SB19, a five-member boy band from the Philippines, to make its first appearance on THE FIRST TAKE.

SB19 became the very first Southeast Asian artist to receive a nomination for Top Social Artist at the 2021 U.S. Billboard Music Awards, and they will also be performing their song “GENTO,” which became a hit on TikTok for its addictive phrase and unique dance moves.

Enjoy the song, which expresses the message that “It is the accumulation of small efforts that leads to success,” in a special version exclusively for THE FIRST TAKE.

“It was a true first take, so we were very nervous and overwhelmed, but it was fun and an amazing experience,” SB19 shares. “Above all, we are grateful for this opportunity and for being able to represent the Philippines by performing our song here. We are honored to showcase our music and culture to the world through THE FIRST TAKE.”

THE FIRST TAKE is a Japanese YouTube channel that invites top singers and artists from all over the world to perform a song recorded in one take. The studio films videos for The First Take, featuring shots of the performing artist and a microphone against a usually white background.

On the other hand, the influential music media outlet invited SB19, making them the first Southeast Asian group and the first Filipino act to receive such invitation. Moreover, after the initial announcement, HALA THE FIRST SB19 skyrocketed at No. 1, 2, and 35 of X’s trend list in the Philippines, Japan, and Worldwide, respectively. 

Aside from this recognition, the Philippines’ five-member boy group also recently bagged a nomination for Favorite Asian Act in the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

SB19’s performance airs at 9 pm today, Manila time via THE FIRST TAKE’s YouTube channel. Watch it here.