Bini (group)

Bini (stylized as BINI) is an eight-member Filipino girl group formed by ABS-CBN Star Hunt Academy, consisting of Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Sheena, and Jhoanna. Their pre-debut single "Da Coconut Nut" was released on November 20, 2020. The group will have its official debut on February 2021.[2]

BINI
BINI's contract signing with Star Magic PH Left to right: Jhoanna, Aiah, Gwen, Colet, Maloi, Mikha, Sheena, and Stacey.
Background information
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2020 (2020)–present
LabelsStar Music[1]
Associated actsBGYO
Members
  • Aiah
  • Colet
  • Maloi
  • Gwen
  • Stacey
  • Mikha
  • Sheena
  • Jhoanna

Name

The group's name was taken from the Filipino word binibini which means "young lady", a nod to the group's vision to "embody the idea of a modern Filipina — sweet, fierce, independent, and informed."[3][4]

History

2018–2020: Star Hunt Academy

For many years, believing that "the Filipino talent has a place in the global stage," Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN's Head of Entertainment Production, thought of forming a training camp where youth aspiring to become superstars "can develop or further hone their talents."[5] In 2018, ABS-CBN finally launched the Star Hunt Academy program, which had 250 auditionees between the ages of 16 to 19 years old from all over the Philippines. From this pool of auditionees, in addition to recommendations by talent scouts, the first set of female Star Hunt Academy trainees were selected, which was originally composed of 11 girls. While Dyogi initially planned to debut a 9-member idol girl group, the 11 girl trainees were eventually trimmed down to 8 girls: Maraiah Queen Arceta (Aiah), Nicolette Vergara (Colet), Mary Loi Ricalde (Maloi), Gweneth Apuli (Gwen), Stacey Aubrey Sevilleja (Stacey), Mikhaela Lim (Mikha), Sheena Mae Catacutan (Sheena), and Jhoanna Robles (Jhoanna).[6][7] Two members, Sheena and Gwen, were originally housemates from Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Batch 3.[8]

The group was trained from 2018 to 2020 under esteemed local coaches like professional vocal coach and former chair of the Department of Voice, Music Theater and Dance at the University of the Philippines College of Music[9] Kitchy Molina, and Austrian-born dance coach Mickey Perz, as well as South Korean coaches from MU Doctor Academy.[5]

In May 2020, Laurenti Dyogi released a performance practice video of the group singing and dancing to 'Ngiti' by Young JV and Gary Valenciano on Twitter to show their progress in training.[10]

In August 2020, the group participated in the Philippine Kpop Convention's Happy Hallyu Day 4 event, performing K-pop dance covers, including Blackpink's How You Like That and Twice's More & More.[11][12]

2020–present: Pre-debut
Bini Official logo

For the group's pre-debut single, MU Doctor Academy and Korean music production group VO3E collaborated to transform the popular novelty song 'Da Coconut Nut' into an electro-pop remake, originally composed by Filipino musician and National Artist Ryan Cayabyab. MU Doctor(뮤닥터) also collaborated with choreographers Moon Yeon Joo(문연주) and Kwak Seong Chan(곽성찬), who formerly worked with big groups from South Korea like Twice, BTS, Red Velvet, and Seventeen, to create the choreography.[13]

On November 6, 2020, the official lyric video of their pre-debut single 'Da Coconut Nut' premiered on the group's official YouTube channel[14] following the release of various teasers and the announcement of their group name, Bini. The official music video then premiered on November 20.

On November 21, 2020, Bini performed their first live performance of 'Da Coconut Nut' on the noontime variety show It's Showtime.[15]

On December 4, 2020, Bini signed a contract with Star Magic and Star Music, and announced that the group will have its official debut in February 2021.[2]

Members
  • Aiah
  • Colet
  • Maloi
  • Gwen
  • Stacey
  • Mikha
  • Sheena
  • Jhoanna

Discography

Promotional Singles
Year Title Album Ref.
2020 "Da Coconut Nut" Non-album single [16]

Concerts

Concert participation
  • KTNX ANG BABAIT NINYO: THE KTX FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL — P-Pop Rise[17]

Filmography

Music videos
Title Year Ref.
"Da Coconut Nut" 2020 [18]

Television
Year Month/Date Program Ref.
2020 November 21 It's Showtime [19]
November 29 ASAP Natin 'To [20]
November 29 Iba 'Yan [21]
December 11 Teleradyo [22]
December 13 ASAP Natin 'To [22]
December 20 ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2020 [23]
2021 January 5 Magandang Buhay [24]
January 17 ASAP Natin 'To [25]
January 25 ASAP Natin 'To [26]

References
  1. https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/star-magic-shines-on-what-happened-who-signed-whos-new
  2. News, Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN (2020-12-04). "Meet the new faces of Star Magic — and P-pop". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  3. News, ABS-CBN (2020-11-24). "Kilalanin: P-pop girl group na Bini". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  4. Requintina, Robert (2020-11-18). "Star Hunt Academy's new rookie girl group 'Bini' takes on the P-Pop scene". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
  5. "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  6. "Starhunt Trainees Debut?". youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
  7. "Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls!". youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
  8. News, ABS-CBN (2021-01-04). "BINI, dumaan sa matinding training". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  9. "Prof. Katherine Frances Molina | University of the Philippines College of Music". music.upd.edu.ph. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
  10. "[0822] Star Hunt Academy Girls Nagpamalas ng galing sa kanila ng song and dance training 🔥🔥". youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
  11. "Look: New P-pop girl group Bini wows with pre-debut performance - SAGISAG PH". www.sagisag.com. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  12. "[0822] Happy Hallyu Day 4 - Star Hunt Academy Girls". youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
  13. TDT (2020-11-08). "Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  14. "Da Coconut Nut (Official Lyric Video)". youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
  15. News, Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN (2020-11-24). "'Polish and potential': P-pop group Bini wows with 1st live performance, goes viral". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  16. "Star Hunt Academy's new rookie girl group 'Bini' takes on the P-pop scene". Manila Bulletin. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  17. https://www.ktx.ph/events/27479/ktnx-ang-babait-ninyo-the-ktx-fundraising-christmas-special
  18. "Watch: Bini releases music video for 'Da Coconut Nut'". Push. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  19. "You Should Get to Know P-Pop Girl Group Bini". 8List.ph. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  20. "P-Pop girl group Bini and Star Hunt Academy boys take ASAP stage | Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  21. News, ABS-CBN (2020-12-12). "'So satisfying!' This latest BINI performance shows how synchronized they are". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  22. News, ABS-CBN (2020-12-11). "Music video ng 'Da Coconut Nut' ng BINI, patok sa YouTube". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  23. "Top Kapamilya loveteams, stars headline ABS-CBN Christmas special fundraising pre-show". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  24. News, ABS-CBN (2021-01-04). "BINI, dumaan sa matinding training". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  25. Entertainment, ABS-CBN (2021-01-17). "WATCH: Bini amazed us with 'Magdamag' cover". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  26. "BINI gives a twist to Toni Gonzaga's "Kahit Na"". youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
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