Niko, whose full name is Larry Mark Badayos, is a Filipino performer and member of Yes My Love. As the group’s leader, main dancer, and vocalist, he helps guide YML’s performance identity through his confidence, movement, and experience on stage. His role is important in keeping the group balanced, especially as Yes My Love continues to present itself as both a vocal-focused and performance-ready P-pop act.
Before joining Yes My Love, Niko was part of the P-pop training and competition scene, including “Top Class: Rise to P-Pop Stardom.” His background in performance helped prepare him for the demands of being in a boy group, from live stages to dance-heavy numbers. With his leadership and strong stage presence, Niko serves as one of the group’s main anchors in performances and public appearances.
Niko values music as a way to express emotions and connect with listeners. He has spoken about the importance of making performances feel genuine.
Member-profile interviews describe him as someone who appreciates having time to himself, including listening to music to unwind.
He emphasizes emotional honesty and supporting his fellow members, helping build a strong sense of brotherhood within YML.
For Niko, connecting emotionally with a song is an important part of making the audience feel its message.
