Honor of Kings has announced that SB19 will be the official music artists for the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025.
The five-man Filipino boy band, composed of Pablo, Josh, Justin, Stell, and Ken, will provide the soundtrack for the event, which starts on November 14.
Why it matters: SB19’s participation highlights the growing influence of Filipino pop culture in global esports events. Their original track was featured in the official KIC 2025 cinematic, “RISE FOR HONOR,” setting the stage for one of the biggest Honor of Kings tournaments.
The Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 will bring together 16 of the world’s top teams, competing for a USD 1,000,000 prize pool, an exclusive in-game skin, and the title of KIC 2025 champions. Teams from PKL, MKL, IKL, CHOKBR, KME, KMW, Last Call, and Phoenix Reborn qualifiers will all take part.
The tournament will start at Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati City with the Group Stage from November 14 to 18, followed by the Knockout Stage from November 20 to 23. The Knockout Stage will continue at Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City on November 28 and 29, with the Grand Finals taking place on November 30. Entry to all events is free.
SB19, known for hits like “MAPA,” “GENTO,” and “DAM,” debuted in 2018. They became the first Southeast Asian act to reach the top 10 on the Billboard Year-End Social 50 in 2020 and were the first Southeast Asian nominees at the Billboard Music Awards in 2021.
