SB19 and A’TIN’s Triple Crown: 2023 to 2025 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off
Whoever said lightning never strikes the same place twice clearly hasn’t met SB19 and their ever-fearless fandom, A’TIN. For the third year in a row, these P-pop trailblazers and their fans have stormed Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off like it’s just another item on the to-do list—right after streaming “Gento” on loop and converting new listeners on Twitter. Beating out some of the world’s biggest fandoms (sorry, Selena’s Selenators, maybe next year), A’TIN proved once again that when it comes to dedication, Filipino fans don’t just show up—they show up with receipts, Wi-Fi boosters, and enough voting power to light up the entire archipelago.
SB19’s streak isn’t just a win; it’s a history-making reminder that the P-pop kings and their fandom are rewriting the rulebook—one Billboard triumph at a time.
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SB19’s streak isn’t just a win; it’s a history-making reminder that the P-pop kings and their fandom are rewriting the rulebook—one Billboard triumph at a time.
Three Years, Three Crowns
Let’s rewind for a moment. In 2023, A’TIN pulled off a nail-biter, edging out SEVENTEEN’s CARATs with just over 51% of the votes. The following year, they returned with even more firepower, toppling Rihanna’s Navy at 56%. By 2025, it wasn’t even close—A’TIN bulldozed through round after round, taking down Ariana Grande’s fans with an almost comical 88.6% landslide before clinching the finals against Selena Gomez’s fandom with a decisive 60.1%.
At this point, you’d think A’TIN were training for the Olympics of clicking “Vote” instead of a music fan poll. But here we are—three straight Billboard Fan Army Face-Off wins.
A Historic Club of Two
SB19 and A’TIN now stand in rare company. Before them, only one other fandom—T-ara’s Queens—had ever pulled off the coveted three-peat, back in 2015 to 2017. That means A’TIN didn’t just win; they entered an exclusive club of consistency, loyalty, and sheer online stamina. If trophies were awarded for Wi-Fi endurance, A’TIN would have a cabinet full by now.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just about bragging rights (though let’s be honest, the bragging rights are delicious). It’s about what SB19 and A’TIN represent: P-pop proving it can go toe-to-toe with the world’s biggest fandoms and come out on top. Each win is a signal flare to the global music industry—Filipino artists aren’t just participating; they’re dominating.
And it’s funny, too. Because for A’TIN, it’s not enough to say “We support SB19.” No, they will literally organize digital campaigns like military operations, fuel entire Twitter threads with motivational hashtags, and somehow make voting feel like a patriotic duty. If that’s not next-level fandom dedication, what is?
The Takeawy?
SB19 isn’t just making music; they’re making history. And A’TIN isn’t just a fandom; they’re a movement armed with routers, passion, and maybe a few too many cups of coffee. Three wins down, and if history tells us anything, the lightning storm is far from over.
