SB19 and Japan's Be:First Drop Surprise Collab 'Toyfriend' at DUNK Showcase

P-pop kings SB19 just gave A'TIN something to scream about. On Day 3 of the DUNK Showcase at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan, the Filipino group joined forces with Japanese pop group Be:First for a surprise collaboration — debuting an unreleased track called "Toyfriend" that nobody saw coming.

Before the epic collab moment, SB19 had already set the stage on fire with their own set, performing fan-favorite tracks "DAM," "GENTO," "VISA," and "Crimzone." The energy was reportedly electric, with fans from both the Filipino and Japanese fandoms losing it in the arena.

Be:First — composed of members Shunto, Sota, Junon, Manato, Ryuhei, and Leo — is no stranger to big stages either. The group was formed in 2021 through the audition show "The First" and debuted in 2022 with their album BE:1. The collab with SB19 marks a significant crossover moment between P-pop and J-pop fandoms.

This isn't SB19's first rodeo at the DUNK Showcase. Last year, member Ken attended the event as his solo alter ego Felip, participating in a special collaboration performance of the song "ID" with Japanese rapper and producer SKY-HI. But this year's full-group appearance — plus the surprise unreleased track — takes things to a whole new level.

Fellow Filipino acts Cup of Joe and BGYO also performed during the first two days of the festival, which is organized by Japanese management company BMSG. The DUNK Showcase features artists from the TV program DUNK, which stands for "Dance Universe Never Killed." SB19 continues to prove na hindi lang sila basta local act — they're a legit global force.

Source: GMA News