Bini sets new sights with ABS-CBN contract renewal

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(UPDATE) After debuting in 2020, the "Nation's Girl Group" Bini — composed of Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena — reaffirmed their commitment to ABS-CBN as they officially renewed their contract with the network in a signing event held at the Dolphy Theater on Feb. 4.

Present at the signing were ABS-CBN's top executives, including ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, chief financial officer Rick Tan, head of entertainment production and Star Magic Lauren Dyogi, ABS-CBN Music head Roxy Liquigan, and Bini's manager for Star Magic Mylene Quintana-Mallari.

During the event, the members became emotional as they reflected on their journey and the unwavering support from ABS-CBN.

The phenomenal eight-member group Bini composed of (from left) Stacey, Sheena, Mikha, Jhoanna, Maloi, Colet, Gwen and Aiah during the network contract signing. FACEBOOK PHOTO/BINIPH.OFFICIAL

"I don't think a single day is enough to express how truly grateful we are to all our bosses. But one thing I will say from the heart: thank you for believing in us since our teenage years. Most of us were away from our families, and it was tough, but we put our trust in all of you. And thank you for trusting us in return. We will continue to trust you — whether it's into our 30s or however many years to come," the group's eldest member Aiah expressed.

The contract renewal also served to put an end to ongoing speculations that Bini would be losing members.

Its leader Jhoanna directly addressed the rumors, stating firmly, "Yes, there have been so many fake news stories saying that Bini would lose members. But hello, we just signed the contract. We are here to stay."

With their contract extension secured, the group is setting their sights on even bigger aspirations.

Aiah emphasized that their journey is just beginning saying, "Even though we've been together since 2019, it's only now that our tours, concerts, and brand partnerships are picking up. There is still so much to explore, and hopefully, we will gain more Blooms in different countries — not just to listen to our music, but also to introduce them to the incredible music and artists we have in the Philippines," Aiah shared.

Gwen also reflected on how much has changed for the group over the years.

"Our daily routine is completely different now. Before, we would just train, finish our assignments, and prepare for performances. Now, we are blessed with so many events and opportunities. Back then, we were just waiting for invitations, but now, we are receiving so much love and recognition for our craft," Gwen said.

As one of the leading girl groups in P-Pop today, Bini acknowledges the pressure that comes with being a role model for aspiring artists.

Sharing how it feels to be looked up to by the next generation of performers, Stacey expressed, "It's overwhelming, but at the same time, it's a big responsibility. I remember when we were the ones looking up to idols, and now, we see people recreating our outfits and covering our songs. We're seeing 'Pantropiko' and 'Salamin, Salamin' being covered by K-pop fans. It's amazing to see our dreams becoming reality. And whatever people see as the standard in us, we want to keep raising the bar."

As Bini looks ahead, they are gearing up for an exciting chapter in their careers. The group is set to release their new single, "Blink Twice," on Feb. 13, which will kick off their highly anticipated world tour which to be held on Feb. 15 at the world's largest indoor arena, the Philippine Arena.

"Our new songs will still have that signature Bini sound. They're not drastically different from what you already know and love about us and our music, but they will definitely be exciting. As for our concert, we have so much to show you — things we haven't done before. It won't be exactly the same as our last show. We've added a lot of twists and fresh elements. We really hope to see you there — not just at the Philippine Arena, but hopefully in other countries as well," Aiah teased.