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They Laughed First—But Look Who’s Still Standing
At First, Many Filipinos Didn’t Take Them Seriously
Remember when SB19 first came out?
People called them “K-pop copycats.”
They were mocked online. Doubted. Overshadowed.
Because they were Filipino—and because success in the global stage felt “too big” for us.
This wasn’t just about music. It was about how Filipinos sometimes treat their own.
That old habit called “hilahan pababa.”
💥 But They Kept Going—And Changed the Narrative
SB19 didn’t just push forward.
They trained hard. They wrote their own songs. They built their fanbase from the ground up—with no shortcuts.
And slowly, the mockery turned into:
✅ Sold-out concerts
✅ Billboards in Times Square
✅ Nominations for Billboard Music Awards
✅ Millions of fans around the world
They made us feel proud in a way we didn’t expect.
And maybe… they taught us something bigger.
🎯 6 Things We’re Learning (Or Should Be Learning) From SB19
1. Pinoy Talent Has Always Been World-Class—We Just Need to Believe It First
The problem was never talent. It was confidence.
SB19 reminded us that our people can compete globally without copying anyone—if given the chance.
🎧 Inspired? Learn to find your own voice with this confidence workbook.
2. Success Is Not “Instant”—It’s Sweat, Rehearsals, and Rejections
They didn’t “go viral” overnight.
They trained for years—silently, while everyone laughed.
Real success is built when no one is watching.
📓 Keep your goals clear with a daily habit tracker.
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3. We Gotta Stop Pulling Each Other Down
This isn’t just about SB19.
It’s about that knee-jerk reaction we have as a people when someone starts to rise.
Instead of cheering, we criticize.
Instead of support, we gossip.
Let’s break this cycle.
📖 Read: “Why Nations Fail”—and understand how internal division holds countries back.
4. Authenticity is Powerful
SB19 isn’t pretending to be someone else. They speak in Filipino. They write about mental health. They stay humble.
In a world of curated perfection, authenticity is rebellion.
🎤 Want to express yourself better? Try a guided journal for self-reflection.
5. Art Is Not a Hobby—It’s Nation-Building
What they’re doing isn’t just entertainment.
It’s cultural export. It’s soft power. It’s changing how people see the Philippines.
Artists deserve support, funding, and respect.
📚 Support the local scene with this Filipino art and design book.
6. Community Can Change Lives
SB19 didn’t rise alone.
It was A’TIN who pushed them, defended them, stayed up all night voting.
When Filipinos support each other instead of compete—we move mountains.
🫶 Want to learn the science behind strong communities? Read “The Power of Us”.
❤️ Final Thought
SB19’s story isn’t just about music.
It’s about overcoming doubt, choosing kindness, and fighting for your space in the world—even when no one claps at first.
They succeeded in spite of the noise.
Now it’s our turn—to reflect, support, and believe in our own.
Because if they can do it, maybe so can we.
Comments
2 responses
I just turned 64 y/o I wonder why my
nieces & apo super crazy about this group even watch their concerts then I started to watched them on TikTok,vlogs, concerts (small portion only)that has been post ..they r magaling Pala,energetic
Young,compose their own songs,
humble so very natural soooo
ILIKE❤️THEM na CONGRATS on your
journey 👍👏🫶
Truly a Filipino PRIDE!