Kings Meet Kings: SB19 Will Perform at Honor of Kings’ KIC 2025
They’ve ruled the charts. Now they’re stepping into the arena.
SB19—the Kings of P-pop—are lending their voices to one of the grandest stages in mobile gaming: the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 (KIC 2025). The Filipino powerhouse quintet—Pablo, Josh, Justin, Stell, and Ken—will headline the tournament’s official soundtrack, bringing their signature sound and energy to KIC 2025.
Set to unfold in Manila, KIC 2025 gathers 16 of the best Honor of Kings teams from across the globe, all vying for a share of the USD 1,000,000 prize pool, an exclusive in-game skin, and the ultimate title of world champions. Esports and pop culture meet under one roof, united by sound, spectacle, and competition.
SB19’s upcoming anthem, featured in the cinematic trailer “Rise for Honor,” teases a track that embodies what both the group and the game stand for: discipline, pride, and the will to rise. The full song is set to drop soon, but already, it’s shaping up to be a rallying cry.
Since their debut in 2018, SB19 has reshaped the Filipino music landscape with hits like “MAPA,” “GENTO,” and “DAM.” Their journey from a small training studio to international stages mirrors the very spirit of Honor of Kings—grit meeting glory. From topping the Billboard Year-End Social 50 in 2020 to becoming the first Southeast Asian nominees at the Billboard Music Awards in 2021, their reign continues to inspire a generation that dares to dream global while staying proudly local.
As for the competition, the KIC 2025 battlefield will be stacked. Teams from PKL, MKL, IKL, CHOKBR, KME, and KMW are confirmed, alongside squads emerging from the Last Call and Phoenix Reborn qualifiers. The Group Stage runs from November 14 to 18 at Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati, followed by the Knockout Stage from November 20 to 23. The final stretch unfolds at Ayala Malls Manila Bay on November 28 to 30, with free entry for all who want to witness history.
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