(From left) BINI, KAIA. Images: Twitter/@BINI_ph, Instagram/@kaia.officialph
Women empowerment is taking over the P-pop scene as girl groups BINI and Kaia were part of MsMojo’s list of breakout “international girl groups to add to your playlist,” which ushers a “brand new era” for female artists.
MsMojo, a sister channel of Canada-based pop culture platform WatchMojo, placed BINI on fourth spot, while KAIA is named one of the honorable mentions, as seen through its YouTube channel on Wednesday, June 14.
In the video, BINI was recognized as an “unabashedly fun and feminine” unit that’s “leading a brand-new generation” of Filipina girl groups.
“Drawing on their identity as modern Filipinas, the group backs up their cheery smiles with incredible talent and an inspirational message. After their impressive success, it looks like the group is headed towards a brighter future,” MsMojo’s video said.
Meanwhile, Kaia was described as a “young P-pop girl group with a powerful style.”
Also included in the list are XG, NiziU, Angel22, Boys World, Bella Dose, Dolla, FLO, and K-pop girl groups Fifty Fifty, Le Sserafim, and NewJeans, the lattermost of which was ranked first.
Formed by ABS-CBN’s Star Magic, BINI made its debut in June 2021 with the single “Born To Win.” The group is composed of eight members, namely, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena. Some of their hit songs include “Da Coconut Nut,” “Lagi,” and “Na, Na, Na.”
On the other hand, Kaia was formed by ShowBT Philippines in April 2022, which consists of Angela, Alexa, Sophia, Charice, Charlotte. Among their songs include “Kaya,” “Dalawa,” and “Blah Blah,” among others. EDV