SB19's acceptance speech : 2023 Asia Artist Awards : Hot Trend Award

The sensational Pinoy pop (P-pop) group SB19 concluded a night filled with surprises at the Asia Artist Awards 2023 in the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Not only did they captivate the audience with stellar performances of their hits, but they also clinched two awards.

Earlier in the day, Pablo, Stell, Josh, Justin, and Ken were recognized as Hot Trend honorees alongside Korean stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Junho, NewJeans, and Lim Young-woong. Taking the AAA stage as one of the first acts, SB19 delivered a medley of their popular songs, including "Bazinga," "Manananggal," and "Gento."

The energy soared when they collaborated with K-pop group &Team for a dynamic performance of their hit "Gento." As the evening progressed into the second part of the show, SB19 expressed their surprise at receiving another award.

In a remarkable turn of events, the group emerged victorious in the esteemed Best Artist Award (Singer) category, sharing the honor with K-pop acts AKMU, Itzy, The Boyz, Le Sserafim, and IVE.