SB19: From dreamers to trailblazers

SB19's journey has been remarkable. Since their debut in 2018, the group, consisting of Ken, Josh, Pablo, Justin, and Stell, has transitioned from young dreamers to successful artists.

- By CARISSA ALCANTARA

Through countless rehearsals, TV appearances, and fan meets, SB19 has realized its goal of promoting P-pop music internationally and inspiring other artists.

"Siguro after nung 'Go Up,' doon ko talaga naramdaman na talagang nagre resonate or maraming talagang tao na-iinspire sa ginagawa namin. Nung una sinasasabi ko na nagsusulat ako kasi itong yung nararamdaman ko, outlet ko siya. (After 'Go Up,' that's when I felt that it really resonated, or that a lot of people were inspired by what we were doing. At first, I said that writing is what I feel, it's my outlet)," Pablo shared during an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin recently.

Pablo continued: "I don't know kung anong stage yun pero ang daming tao kumakanta nung song namin. Parang iisa kami ng tibok ng puso. Sabi ko sa sarili ko that time, ito palang ginagawa namin, it's bigger than us. It's bigger than who we are. Ang daming tao na nai inspire. (I'm not sure what stage it was, but so many people sang our song. I told myself that it felt like we had one heartbeat at that moment. What we were doing was bigger than us; it was bigger than who we are. So many people were inspired).

According to Pablo, the best feeling is when the fans sing along to every line of their song.

"The best feeling ever is when you write a very personal, heartfelt song, and then people sing it along with you. Sabay-sabay kayong nakanta, iisa kayo ng heart. (The best feeling ever is when you write a very personal, heartfelt song, and then people sing it along with you. You sang together, it's like you're beating as one.)