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The “Nation’s Girl Group” BINI and “The Aces of P-Pop” BGYO on the Cover of Metro

The exciting P-pop scene is more vibrant with these groups coming together to champion Filipino music locally and abroad 

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<div><span class='fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib' style='width: 950px;'><span class='fr-img-wrap'><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/927f3fba-5c3f-473b-92f6-71b37e2ed23a_metro bini bgyo cover final.jpg' style='width: 950px;' class='fr-fic fr-dib' alt='P-Pop groups BINI and BGYO on the cover of Metro'><span class='fr-inner' style='text-align: left;'>BINI's Gwen, Aiah, Mikha, Stacey, Colet, Maloi, Sheena, and Jhoanna with BGYO's Gelo, Nate, JL, Akira, and Mikki | On Mikki: Jacket by Neric Beltran, blazer and trousers by Ryan Chris | On Nate: Overalls by Neric Beltran and shirt by H&M | On Akira: Blazer and trousers by Neric Beltran | On JL: Jacket by Neric Beltran | On Gelo: Trousers by H&M | On Aiah: White dress by LA Glamour Queen | On Sheena: Black dress by Giambattista | On Stacey: Black bodysuit by LA Glamour Queen and black leather skirt by The House of Vilrique | On Gwen: Black suit dress by ZyrillJaneCollection | On Maloi: White suit dress by LA Glamour Queen | On Mikha: Black corset gown by Andrea Mari Atelier | On Jhoanna: White coat by ZyrillJaneCollection | On Colet: Embellished coat by Blackcode Manila <span id='isPasted' style='color: rgb(65, 65, 65); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'><em> Photography by Rxandy Capinpin  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br></div><p>After their rigorous training in <strong>Star Hunt Academy</strong> (SHA), a training camp which commits to furthering Filipino talents in the local and international loop, P-pop sibling groups <strong>BGYO </strong>and<strong> BINI</strong> have been making waves in the music industry. Following their foundation in SHA, where they were trained by South Korean mentors along with respected industry practitioners as their Filipino coaches, they emerged into the scene, bringing excitement anew to the world-class P-pop genre. They have received acknowledgement from global institutions like <em>Billboard</em>, which cited BGYO as the Next Big Sound, and <em>Rolling Stone </em>which hailed BINI as a Rising Global Artist.</p><div><br></div><p>First to be launched was BGYO, a five-member boy group that was introduced in January 2021. The pack is made up of young male performers <strong>Gelo Rivera</strong>, <strong>Akira Morishita</strong>, <strong>JL Toreliza</strong>, <strong>Mikki Claver</strong>, and <strong>Nate Porcalla</strong>. BGYO一whose name stands for “<strong>B</strong>e the Change, <strong>G</strong>o Further, <strong>Y</strong>ou and I, <strong>O</strong>riginally Filipino”一kicked off to stardom right after the release of their debut single, “The Light.” An inspiring, energetic pop track with hip R&B influences, to date, its music video has surpassed more than four million YouTube views.</p><div><br></div><p>A few months later, it was BINI’s time to shine. An eight-member girl group, it is composed of <strong>Aiah Arceta</strong>, <strong>Colet Vergara</strong>, <strong>Maloi Ricalde</strong>, <strong>Gwen Apuli</strong>, <strong>Stacey Sevilleja</strong>, <strong>Mikha Lim</strong>, <strong>Jhoanna Robles</strong>, and <strong>Sheena Catacutan</strong>. The group officially debuted in June 2021. As a drum roll to their debut launch, the ladies served us the homage pre-debut single “Da Coconut Nut.” They then debuted with a bang with the single <a href='https://metro.style/people/celebrities/p-pop-bini-part-2-stacey-mikha-jhoanna-sheena/30333' target='_blank'>“Born to Win”</a> with a two-part launch: a runway show that merged fashion and music featuring <a href='https://metro.style/people/celebrities/p-pop-bini-part-1-aiah-colet-maloi-gwen/30332' target='_blank'>creations by Francis Libiran</a> and a mini concert. Taken from the Tagalog term “<em>binibini,</em>” which translates to “lass” or “young lady,” the name BINI is hinged on the feminine yet fierce and sweet yet strong nature of a modern Filipina maiden. </p><div><br></div><div><span class='fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib' style='width: 950px;'><span class='fr-img-wrap'><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/faa658e8-84f7-4d4d-b20c-6ed5c9d00b65_metro bgyo-41.jpg' style='width: 950px;' class='fr-fic fr-dib' alt='BGYO on the cover of Metro'><span class='fr-inner' style='text-align: left;'>BGYO members Mikki, Akira, Gelo, Nate, and JL<span id='isPasted' style='color: rgb(65, 65, 65); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'><em> On Gelo: Shirt by Neric Beltran, jumper and trousers by H&M | On Mikki: Jacket by Thian Rodriguez, tee by H&M, and trousers by Neric Beltran | On Nate: Top and trousers, Stylist's own | On Akira: Tee by H&M | On JL: Jacket by Erwin Flores and shirt by H&M  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href='/people/digital-covers/p-pop-boy-group-bgyo-on-the-cover-of-metro/33266' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>BGYO: Gazing Into The Future With “The Aces of P-Pop”</a></div><div><span class='fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib' style='width: 950px;'><span class='fr-img-wrap'><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1fadd528-8144-403e-8da9-c0025e9755e6_metro bini x bgyo-28.jpg' style='width: 950px;' class='fr-fic fr-dib' alt='BINI on the cover of Metro'><span class='fr-inner' style='text-align: left;'>BINI members Aiah, Sheena, Stacey, Gwen, Maloi, Mikha, Colet, and Jhoanna | On Aiah: White dress by LA Glamour Queen | On Sheena: Black dress by Giambattista | On Stacey: Black bodysuit by LA Glamour Queen and black leather skirt by The House of Vilrique | On Gwen: Black suit dress by ZyrillJaneCollection | On Maloi: White suit dress by LA Glamour Queen | On Mikha: Black corset gown by Andrea Mari Atelier | On Jhoanna: White coat by ZyrillJaneCollection | On Colet: Embellished coat by Blackcode Manila </span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href='/people/digital-covers/p-pop-girl-group-bini-on-the-cover-of-metro/33265' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>BINI: A Phenomenal Year With The Nation’s P-Pop Girl Group</a></div><div><br></div><p>The humble beginnings of these hopefuls sprang from their involvement in the Star Hunt auditions, a local and global audition caravan. It was helmed by ABS-CBN Entertainment head <strong>Laurenti Dyogi </strong>with another purpose—they were casting for a secret idol project. In fact, the chosen members did not actually know that they were auditioning for a boy or girl group—most of them thought it was for <em>Pinoy Big Brother</em>!</p><div><br></div><p>The search was then further refined to become <strong>Star Hunt Academy (SHA)</strong>, an avenue for aspiring performers to catapult an “idol” career under the mentorship of Filipino and Korean choreographers and masters. Previously known as the SHA Boys, the members of BGYO entered the Philippine entertainment scene by becoming trainees in the boot camp. Similarly, BINI rendered hours of classes and hard work at the SHA training ground, where trainees were being counseled by the industry’s best coaches.</p><div><br></div><p>Having seized the Pinoy pop spotlight, BGYO and BINI flaunt the tales of Filipinos and their generation through the lyrics that they write. Language is also another element that they put a premium on, so it surfaces on the songs that they embody. BINI’s pre-debut piece, “Da Coconut Nut,” is a tribute to the Philippine National Artist for Music <strong>Ryan Cayabyab</strong>. The track is a fun and flowy rendition of the original record. BGYO, on the other end, empowers Pinoy pop by adhering to their mission of uplifting music across borders and beyond boundaries. In 2019, BGYO and BINI also became ambassadors for the National Youth Commission, together with the other Star Hunt Academy trainees. </p><div><br></div><p>Back-to-back breakout groups BGYO and BINI have garnered awards of interest from award-giving institutions and scored numerous brand collaborations that prove their impact and influence. Despite the pandemic and the restrictions that come with it, both have also managed to start their foray into the global stage with nods of approval from listeners and fans abroad. After establishing a strong online presence, these young, talented artists had the opportunity to introduce themselves through the <strong>1MX Dubai 2021</strong> (Filipino Music Festival), and BGYO will also join the <strong>Star Magic Tour</strong> in the US (tour kick-off in Resorts World Manila - July 23, San Francisco - August  12, and Los Angeles - August 14). BINI has to stay home because of multiple endorsement shoots that will soon hit your screens!</p><div><br></div><p>But before all that will be unveiled, BGYO and BINI will perform at the <strong>TUGATOG: The Filipino Music Festival 2022</strong><strong> </strong>on July 15 and the <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/16/22/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-team-up-for-benefit-concert' target='_blank'>BE YOU: The World Will Adjust</a> benefit concert for people with special needs on July 22 with K-pop supergroup <strong>Red Velvet</strong>. Both events will be held at MOA Arena. </p><div><br></div><p>As BGYO and BINI continue to soar and make more milestones Filipinos can be proud of, in this special <strong>Metro</strong> cover feature, we celebrate their achievements and journeys so far through heartwarming stories from the members themselves. Read our cover stories on <a href='https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/p-pop-girl-group-bini-on-the-cover-of-metro/33265' target='_blank'>BINI</a> and <a href='https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/p-pop-boy-group-bgyo-on-the-cover-of-metro/33266' target='_blank'>BGYO</a>.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>Check out the gallery below for more photos:</strong></div><div><strong><strong><br></strong></strong></div><div class='article-content' itemprop='articleBody'><div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a3b51085-33dd-46c3-9579-1bacaf5ff665_bgyoxbini-landscape-thumb.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d601e4e9-77d0-461a-98fa-cc6be9118748_metro bini x bgyo-28.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' 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src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6c75f314-9641-4738-b5c1-2c2c1c1c5566_metro bgyo-29.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/469f04dc-9110-48e3-a768-b5c2a9b653b8_metro bini-19.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div></div><div class='media-content slider-desc'><div class='item-desc'><div></div></div><div class='item-desc'><div></div></div><div class='item-desc'><div></div></div><div class='item-desc'><div></div></div><div class='item-desc'><div></div></div><div class='item-desc'><div></div></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BGYO Gelo </p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BGYO Akira</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BGYO Mikki</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BGYO JL</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BGYO Nate</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Jhoanna</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Aiah</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Stacey</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Sheena</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Mikha</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Gwen</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Colet</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BINI Maloi</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p> - On Gelo: Shirt by Neric Beltran, jumper and trousers by H&M | On Mikki: Jacket by Thian Rodriguez, tee by H&M, and trousers by Neric Beltran | On Nate: Top and trousers, Stylist's own | On Akira: Tee by H&M | On JL: Jacket by Erwin Flores and shirt by H&M</p></div><div class='item-desc'><p> - On Sheena: Black T-shirt by Chanel, green biker jacket by Blackcode Manila, and sneakers by Off-White | On Jhoanna: Denim dress by Blackcode Manila | On Aiah: Black dress by LA Glamour Queen and black boots by Off-White | On Colet: Green T-shirt by COMME des GARÇONS, gray suit by Blackcode Manila, printed socks by Vetements, and black heels by YSL | On Gwen: Green top and snakeskin pants by H&M | On Maloi: Red jacket by Off-White, pink pants by Versace, studded button-down by H&M, and black boots by Zara | On Stacey: Black jacket by H&M, dark blue pants by Versace, and tulle dress by Blackcode Manila | On Mikha: Navy blue sweater by Off-White, black lace dress by Blackcode Manila, and silver boots by Nereku</p></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><p>These special covers with <strong>Metro</strong> not only celebrate BINI, BGYO, and their milestones so far, but is also part of the <strong>#MetroxStarMagic30</strong> content series in collaboration with <strong>Star Magic</strong> and its 30th anniversary this year. <em>A Family Affair</em> lead actress and top YouTube content creator <a href='https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/ivana-alawi-a-family-affair-lead-actress/33221' target='_blank'>Ivana Alawi</a> was the first cover girl to be unveiled under this series. </p><div><br></div><p>Photography by <strong>Rxandy Capinpin</strong></p><p>Creative direction by <strong>Chookie Cruz</strong></p><p>Sittings editors: <strong>Geolette Esguerra</strong>, <strong>Red Dimaandal</strong>, and <strong>Grace Libero-Cruz</strong></p><p>Makeup (BINI) by <strong>Carell Garcia</strong> and <strong>Julius Cabanisas</strong></p><p>Hairstyling by <strong>Jan Edrosolan</strong>, <strong>Cristine Benoman</strong>, and <strong>Dale Mallari</strong></p><p>Grooming (BGYO) by <strong>Jaime Sy</strong></p><p>BINI visual direction and styling by <strong>Ica Villanueva</strong>, with styling associate <strong>Francis Torres</strong></p><p>BGYO styling by <strong>Rain Dagala</strong>, with styling associates <strong>Danel Louise</strong> and <strong>Rioliza Camantigue</strong> </p><p>Photography assistant: <strong>Joe Andy</strong></p><p>Videography by <strong>Kyle Espiritu</strong></p><p>Shot on location at <strong>Balara Content House</strong></p><p>Special thanks to <strong>Star Magic</strong>, <strong>MQ Mallari</strong>, <strong>Jovy Aberion</strong>, and <strong>Lauren Dyogi</strong></p><div><br></div>