The inaugural Filipino Music Awards (FMA) 2025 was a groundbreaking night for OPM—but it was also a massive victory for P-pop. Idol groups from the Philippines not only competed against mainstream acts, they won in some of the biggest and most competitive categories of the entire awards show.
From chart-topping hits to record-breaking tours, P-pop groups proved that their presence in the music industry is no longer niche—it’s essential.
Here’s a full breakdown of all the P-pop victories from the historic first FMA.
SB19: The Most Awarded P-pop Group of FMA 2025
SB19 dominated the night and cemented their status as the top winner among all P-pop artists. Their impact stretched across music, performance, touring, and audience voting — and in one of the most heartfelt moments of the evening, FELIP (Ken Suson) playfully and proudly called out A’TIN while thanking them onstage, making the fandom beam with pride.
Pop Song of the Year
“DUNGKA!” – SB19 — WINNER
A high-energy, experimental pop track that defined SB19’s bold new sound in 2025.
People’s Choice Award: Artist
SB19 — WINNER
Beating out other top acts like BINI, G22, and Cup of Joe, SB19 once again proved the strength of A’TIN worldwide.
People’s Choice Award: Song
“DUNGKA!” – SB19 — WINNER
A rare double win—both the juried and public-voted awards went to the same track.
Tour of the Year
“Simula at Wakas” World Tour – SB19 — WINNER
A global-scale tour that showcased P-pop performance at world-class levels.
Concert of the Year
“Simula at Wakas” World Tour Kickoff – SB19 — WINNER
An unforgettable opening show that set the standard for Philippine concert production.
Artist of the Year
SB19 — WINNER
The biggest award of the night. SB19’s artistry, influence, and cultural impact once again placed them at the top.
BINI: Major Nominations & Big Presence at FMA 2025
BINI continued their explosive rise as one of the top girl groups in the country.
Nominations that highlighted their impact:
- People’s Choice: Artist
- People’s Choice: Song (“Blink Twice”)
- Album of the Year (BINIverse)
- Tour of the Year (BINIverse World Tour)
While BINI did not take home trophies this year, their presence across the biggest categories shows the growing dominance of female P-pop.
BGYO: Pop Excellence Recognized
BGYO landed a major nomination in one of P-pop’s strongest categories:
Pop Song of the Year
“All These Ladies” – BGYO
Although they did not win, the nomination alone shows their continued relevance in the pop landscape.
KAIA: Girl Group Power on the Pop Stage
KAIA also earned a spot in the competitive pop category:
Pop Song of the Year
“TANGA” – KAIA
KAIA continues to solidify their space among top P-pop girl groups.
G22: Fierce Representation in People’s Choice
G22’s growing fandom pushed them into one of the major voting categories:
People’s Choice Award: Artist
G22 — Nominee
A big acknowledgment for a rising girl group carving their own identity in P-pop.
P-pop Stole the Spotlight
The first Filipino Music Awards highlighted one undeniable truth:
P-pop is no longer emerging—it's leading.
SB19 carried home the most wins among ALL artists of the night, proving their unmatched influence and contribution to Philippine music. Meanwhile, groups like BINI, BGYO, KAIA, and G22 earned nominations in major categories, showing the diversity and strength of today’s P-pop landscape.
The future of Filipino music is global, diverse, and proudly P-pop.
