BINI members (from left) Jhoanna, Maloi, Mikha, Colet, Gwen, Sheena, Stacey, and Aiah. Image: BINI’s official Instagram account
P-pop girl group BINI — which is making waves with their smash hit “Pantropiko” — is set to drop their first EP “Talaarawan” on March 8, label Star Music confirmed.
Star Music announced BINI’s new record on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday, Feb. 14, shortly after the P-pop act hosted a Valentine’s Day event for fans.
“Dear Blooms, the wait is over! BINI’s 1st EP is finally coming! Thank you sa pagwait ha? Game kayo (Thank you for waiting, alright? Are you ready)? Love, BINI,” its post read.
Dear BL♾️M,
The wait is over! BINI 1st EP is finally coming! Thank you sa pagwait ha? <33 Game kayo? ✨
Love,
BINI 🌸#BINI_1stEP #BINI #BINIph #StarMusicPH pic.twitter.com/JtOihmZWH6— Star Music PH (@StarMusicPH) February 14, 2024
In a separate post, the label confirmed the EP’s title as “Talaarawan,” which means “diary” in English.
“Thank you, Blooms, for the overwhelming support you’ve given our Nation’s Girl Group! Given the safety precautions we had to take, @BINI_ph was able to interact with you all for a limited time. Don’t worry, we’ll still have more chances to see each other for #Talaarawan,” it wrote.
Thank you, BL♾️Ms for the overwhelming support you’ve given our Nation’s Girl Group! 🌸
Given the safety precautions we had to take, @BINI_ph was able to interact with you all for a limited time. Don’t worry, we’ll still have more chances to see each other for #Talaarawan! 💗
— Star Music PH (@StarMusicPH) February 14, 2024
Star Music confirmed in a follow-up post on Thursday, Feb. 15 that the record will be released on March 8.
Naitala na ang araw.
03.08.24 🌸@BINI_ph #BINI_Talaarawan #BINI_1stEP #BINI pic.twitter.com/Q3voJspQJw
— Star Music PH (@StarMusicPH) February 15, 2024
As of this writing, details about the EP’s concept and tracklist are yet to be disclosed.
Dubbed the “Nation’s Girl Group,” BINI consists of Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, and Sheena. The girl group debuted in June 2021 with the single “Born to Win.”
The P-pop act is best known for their songs “Pantropiko,” “Karera,” “Da Coconut Nut,” “Lagi,” and “Na Na Na,” among others.
Red Velvet’s Irene takes on ‘Pantropiko’ challenge
On the same day, Red Velvet’s Irene caught the attention of fans after an X fan account, going by the username @baechustokki, shared a clip of the K-pop idol dancing along to BINI’s hit song “Pantropiko” during a fan call.
“I mentioned how [Irene] was always doing Tiktok challenges during ‘Chill Kill’ era and asked if she [could] do the ‘Pantropiko’ challenge by @BINI_ph and showed her @bini_aiah’s video doing the challenge,” the post read.
240214 IRENE InterAsia Chill Kill Fancall Event #IRENE #아이린
I mentioned how 🐰 was always doing Tiktok challenges during Chill Kill era and asked if she can do the ‘Pantropiko’ challenge by @BINI_ph & showed her @bini_aiah’s video doing the challenge! pic.twitter.com/Ez0TGBSGEJ
— nicole D-DAY 🐰📹 (@baechustokki) February 14, 2024
The video also delighted BINI’s Sheena and Aiah, while Maloi, Colet, and Jhoanna reposted the clip on their social media accounts.
GAGGED GAGGING GAGGABLE https://t.co/JsmM9yiqnL
— Sheena Catacutan (@bini_sheena) February 14, 2024
AAAAAHHHHH OMGGGGGGGG ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/oWofYCLD0R
— Aiah Arceta (@bini_aiah) February 14, 2024
Image: Screengrab from BINI Jhoanna’s X account.
Image: Screengrab from BINI Colet’s X account.
Image: Screengrab from BINI Maloi’s X account.