SB19 and BINI Are in the Running for Grammy Consideration

Filipino popPopShort for popular music, a broad genre built on catchy melodies, clear hooks, and polished production that aims to reach a wide audience. Pop constantly borrows from other styles, andGo to Pop Glossary groups BINI and SB19 have submitted their music for consideration in multiple categories at the 69th Grammy Awards.

BINI submitted in three categories such as the Best New Artist, Best Song Written for Visual Media for “A Parallel World” from the Forgotten Island soundtrackSoundtrackThe music that accompanies a film, series, or game, including original scores and licensed songs. A good soundtrack sets the mood and can become a hit on its own, turningGo to Soundtrack Glossary, and Best Asian Pop Music Performance for “Unang Kilig.” While SB19 submitted two in Best Asian Pop Music Performance for “VISA” and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Lawless.” Both groups have also hit milestones this year. BINI made their Coachella debut in April, and SB19 made their Lollapalooza debut in July. 

It has not been publicly confirmed which other artists submitted music in those Grammy Awards categories.

Last July, groups like BTS announced they would not submit music for consideration, posting on each member’s Instagram story, “We hope music can be heard and embraced for what it is, beyond region or language.”

Stray Kids have also joined BTS in not submitting, as confirmed by their management, JYP Entertainment. According to the Korea Herald, member Seungmin said the group would rather focus on making music than “chasing” awards.

The 69th Grammy Awards is scheduled to air live at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on February 7, Sunday.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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