SB19 nominated in Billboard’s ‘Top Social Artist,’ up against Ariana Grande, BTS, Blackpink

SB19 is making big waves in the international scene.

The P-pop supergroup has become the first Filipino act to get nominated in the Top Social Artist category of the Billboard Music Awards, joining big names in the industry like Ariana Grande, BTS, Blackpink, and Seventeen. 

The award classification is fan-voted, as per the BBMA, which bases the win on major fan interactions like music streaming, social engagement, and global online voting. The likes of Justin Bieber and BTS have previously bagged the prize.

The boy band, comprising five members namely Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, is famous for their hit songs Alab (2020) and What? (2021). 

The 2021 BBMAs will take place in Los Angeles, USA on Sunday, May 23.