The 8 members

Here are @bini_members vocalizing before their performance.

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— BINI_PH (@BINI_ph) November 21, 2020

BINI is composed of 8 members: Aiah (19), Colet (18), Maloi (18), Gwen (17), Stacey (17), Mikha (16), Jhoanna (16), and Sheena (16). Each member is a young, pretty, and extremely talented Pinay who knows how to sing, dance, and charm their way into your hearts. Their specialties range from modeling and dancing to songwriting and even news reporting.

Their name is truly Pinay

The group’s name in Filipino literally means “hinhin” or “modesty”. But some fans also believe that the name is also inspired by the word “binibini” (i.e. miss, young lady).

A little backstory

Before BINI became BINI, Star Hunt Academy (SHA) held auditions in 2018 looking for fresh talents from all over the nation to turn into world-class idols. According to the members, more than 250 aspirants were accepted into the program, but after several challenges, including a one-week boot camp, the 250 was brought down to a final selection of 5 boys and 8 girls. And after two years of training, the 8 girls are finally making their debut as BINI.

The challenges

In an interview with It’s Showtime, the girls revealed some challenges they encountered during their training years. Some of the most challenging things they experienced are the long waiting time before their debut, the intense training and practice, and of course, being far away from their family during that time. They had to spend most of their time with one another and their coaches to train and prepare themselves for the stage, so it left little time to see their family and friends. The girls shared that sometimes, they’ve even thought of quitting, but they decided that their dream is worth all the blood, sweat, and tears.

Trained locally and internationally

In the two years before their debut, BINI has undergone rigorous training under Filipino voice coaches Kitchy Molina and Anna Graham and Austrian-born dance coach Mickey Perz. The group also headed to Korea to receive mentorship from South Korean training group MU Doctor, which is known for training K-Pop idols like Mino (WINNER), Hye-bin (Momoland), Hyojung (Oh My Girl), I.M (Monsta X), Changbin (Stray Kids), and Kim Sohee (Produce 101).

“Da Coconut Nut” but make it P-pop

Their first ever single is a remake of the classic “Da Coconut Nut” composed by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab. Teen group Smokey Mountain originally popularized this piece back in the 1990s. And now, BINI turned it into a fresh, upbeat, electro-pop remix that you can’t help but dance to. MU Doctor worked with Korean musical producer VO3E to recreate the song, while Korean dance coaches Moon Yeon Joo and Kwan Seong Chan (who have also worked with Korean groups BTS, Twice, Red Velvet, and Seventeen) helped create the choreography.

Time for a Tiktok challenge!

What’s a pop song without a Tiktok challenge? BINI is inviting you to join them in showing off your moves with “Da Coco BINI dance.” We might not dance as well as the girls, but make sure you show your support for them!

What next?

Right now, BINI is focusing on promoting their first-ever single. But according to Star Hunt Management head Laurenti Dyogi, in the future, the group will be releasing a mix of original songs and classic revivals. So you can be sure to watch out for new original bops and fresh takes on your favorites from your beloved BINI!

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