P-Pop Represent! SB19 and A’TIN Emerged As Victors At This Year’s Billboard Fan Army Face-Off
Aug 9, 2023 • Edgardo Toledo
Behind every successful artist are countless fans expressing their unwavering love and support. P-pop sensation SB19, composed of Pablo, Stell, Ken, Josh, and Justin, know this full well, as it was their loyal fans that took them from obscurity to superstardom. The quintet has come a long way, and they show no signs of slowing down. Case in point: SB19’s new Billboard feat, backed by the ever-supportive A’TINs.
All hail, A’TIN and SB19
Congratulations to @SB19Official‘s A’TIN for winning #BBFanArmy2023! 🏆 #BillboardNews pic.twitter.com/0SMcpJ2rnm
— billboard (@billboard) August 8, 2023
The quest for fandom supremacy at this year’s Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off ended with a historic win for Pinoy music. The dedicated supporters of P-Pop powerhouse SB19, collectively known as A’TINs, came out on top against the CARATs of K-pop superstars SEVENTEEN. It was a close fight between the two fandoms, but A’TIN ended up with 51.1% of the votes versus the CARATs’ 48.9%.
Over 60 fandoms participated in the Fan Army Face-Off, like BTS’ Army, Megan Thee Stallion’s Hotties, Miley Cyrus’ Smilers, and Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters. Previous contest winners include Super Junior’s E.L.F, T-ara’s Queens, and BIGBANG’s VIPs.
SB19 and A’TIN’s celebrate their epic win
We did it! Great things can come from small humble beginnings 🫶🫶🫶 you just have to believe. All for you @SB19Official
A’TIN ANG TAGUMPAY #SB19WinsBBFanArmy2023 #SB19
— TG ⚠️ (@stiffmeister_md) August 8, 2023
After the announcement of the results, a sense of pride swept the hearts of A’TINs as they celebrated their Billboard achievement.
“The dedication was unmatched. So proud to be in this fandom,” one user tweeted.
THE DEDICATION WAS UNMATCHED 🥺 SO PROUD TO BE IN THIS FANDOM 🤟 AGAIN, CONGRATS A’TIN! 💠@SB19Official #SB19#SB19WinsBBFanArmy2023pic.twitter.com/T6OkJ9nUC6
— S.E.A.N ⚠️ (IA) (@ender_fuentes04) August 8, 2023
proud of you always, a’tin and sb19. 💙 pic.twitter.com/UIXt8kz3Dk
— maui (@kismetesbi) August 8, 2023
Awww!
This might be “just a poll” to other fandoms and yeah we don’t get to give @SB19Official any trophy for this, only bragging rights and another article from Billboard, but for us this is already a huge step to our goal & to prove that A’TIN will always be #SB19‘s strongest defense pic.twitter.com/0CjJY4XHLR
— angge na sumusulpot-sulpot 🍄🐣 (@angge_twt) August 8, 2023
Truer words have never been spoken!
The boys of SB19 also took to Instagram to express their gratitude towards the dedication of A’TINs. Stell said he didn’t expect SB19 to win, emphasizing the nomination itself was a huge deal for them.
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SB19 is currently on a world tour following the release of their EP album “Pagtatag,” led by “Gento” as its title track.
Congratulations, SB19 and A’TIN!
