SB19 Releases New Album Wakas at Simula Ahead of Historic Lollapalooza Debut
Following the historic announcement of their Lollapalooza Chicago debut, Filipino pop group SB19 returns with their new album, Wakas at Simula, now available on all major streaming platforms. The 24-track project reflects a new chapter for the group, highlighting their artistic growth and reinforcing their position as the leading P-pop boy group.
The album features high-profile collaborations, including “Emoji” with the Queen of C-pop JOLIN and “Toyfriend” with Japanese boy group BE:FIRST. The remaining tracks range from the R&B-influenced “Memories” to the experimental “Everblack,” eventually closing with the emotional intensity of “Wakas.” Additionally, the album is complemented with re-recorded versions of the group’s 2021 EP, Pagsibol, specifically offering delivery changes shaped by their personal experiences.
“Emoji” is accompanied by an official music video that spotlights SB19’s visual artistry. The video shifts between a warm and industrial backdrop with tangled wires and draped structures to a futuristic blue-lit environment enhanced by laser beams, where SB19 and JOLIN deliver sharp and synchronized choreography. Japanese sensation BE:FIRST have rapidly ascended to the forefront of the global pop landscape, earning multiple No. 1 debuts on the Oricon music charts and amassing millions of cumulative streams across platforms. The Queen of C-Pop, JOLIN stands as one of the most influential artists in global pop history, with a career spanning over two decades and more than 25 million records sold worldwide.
“These collaborations helped us see how we can refine and evolve our approach on a global stage,” SB19’s Stell explains. All members add, “This album honors that journey while also guiding us into a more grounded and intentional version of SB19.”
In addition to the Lollapalooza milestone, SB19 has joined Weverse, the main global fan community platform for acts like BTS and KATSEYE. Later this summer, they’ll be a part of the Summer Sonic 2026 25th anniversary lineup. To celebrate the release of Wakas at Simula, SB19 will hold a trilogy finale concert on April 18, 2026 at the SMDC Festival Grounds.
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Wakas at Simula Tracklist
“VISA”
“Memories”
“Toyfriend”
“Everblack”
“Emoji”
“Wakas”
“What? (Wakas At Simula)”
“MAPA (Wakas At Simula)”
“Mana (Wakas At Simula)”
“Bazinga (Wakas At Simula)”
“Ikako (Wakas At Simula)”
“SLMT (Wakas At Simula)”
“GENTO”
“I WANT YOU”
“CRIMZONE”
“ILAW”
“LIHAM”
“FREEDOM”
“DAM”
“Time”
“8TonBall”
“Quit”
“Shooting for the Stars”
“DUNGKA!”