Filipino artists are making serious noise in Japan this March as SB19, BGYO, and Cup of Joe join the lineup of the D.U.N.K. Showcase 2026 at K-Arena Yokohama from March 13 to 15.

Short for “Dance Universe Never Killed”, the project is co-produced by SKY-HI and Nippon TV, bringing together dance and vocal acts across Japan and the global scene. The venue itself seats over 20,000 and is known as  one of the biggest music dedicated arenas in the world.

The Filipino lineup spans all three days: Cup of Joe opens on March 13, BGYO performs on March 14, and SB19 takes the stage on March 15. It marks a major step forward for OPM representation in the showcase.

The door was first opened in 2025 by FELIP, also known as Ken of SB19, who became the first Filipino artist to perform at D.U.N.K. He returns this year, making 2026 his second time on the showcase stage after debuting as a soloist in a special rap collaboration where he delivered lines in English and Bisaya.

From one Filipino solo act to three full homegrown groups in the lineup, D.U.N.K. 2026 signals a bigger and louder moment for P-pop on the global stage.

PHOTO: DUNK_DANCE (via X)