Here’s a collection of quotes from the Philippine documentary film, Pagtatag! The Documentary (2024):
“Get in the Zone. Break! We are SB19!” – SB19
“There’s too much going on in our lives for things to get boring.” – Josh Cullen
“Our story from Pagsibol was about growth. This time, it continues in Pagtatag! with the message, ‘This is who we are now. This is SB19‘.” – Justin
“Music knows no boundaries when it comes to touching people’s feelings.” – Pablo
“Language isn’t a barrier to a song’s potential.” – Stell
“I thought we shouldn’t mix
languages within a song. But music inspires beyond language. Even with lyrics like lataratara.” – Pablo
“We went through a lot. It was hard work. It took our blood, sweat, and tears to make it this far.” – Ken
“We are the P-pop group that has transitioned into being self-managed artists.” – Stell
“Why we don’t we mash up songs? Because you are such strong singers. We should showcase that you are all such strong singers.” – Director Loraine
“Our approach is very theatrical because we happen to like it that way. SB19 enjoys exploring theatrical elements.” – Director Loraine
“We want to inspire others, especially those surrounding us to persevere in their daily lives so that together, we can create something beautiful and the results can be seen around the world.” – Pablo
“Fan service is always part of their performance. They are always asking me, ‘Let’s make sure we give back to our fans‘.” – Director Loraine
“Pablo always asks me, ‘Kuya Jay, do you think people will remember our choreography?‘ That’s the challenge. It has to be intentional. The way they wrote it, and how much thought was put into the song, the choreography should reflect the intent.” – Coach Jay
“There are challenges. It is difficult at times, but the accomplishments feel even more fulfilling.” – Justin
“Musically and sonically, for this EP, besides having more freedom, we’re sure about the output of this work.” – Pablo
“You just have to enjoy the process.” – Stell
“We know we have many supporters. So we make sure the music we release resonates with our listeners.” – Pablo
“We would rather push boundaries than stay in our comfort zone.” – Josh Cullen
“We’ve always said SB19 would get bolder. Unwavering. So here it is.” – Josh Cullen
“Nothing bad will happen. I declare only good things will happen.” – Coach Jay
“Because we’re stronger together.” – Pablo
“When I see all of you dance, I’m inspired to keep getting better myself.” – Stell
“How I wish that we came from a big company, a rich company to show the fans the best show we can give them. But unfortunately, we couldn’t afford it this time.” – Ken
“Whatever resources or energy we have at the moment, our performance stays at 100 percent.” – Stell
“From the beginning of this tour until the end, let’s stay hungry and eager to perform with all our hearts.” – Coach Jay
“The moment I stop getting excited, I wouldn’t be able to put my soul into the performance.” – Josh Cullen
“We were capable of handling a world tour. We proved we have an audience for it.” – Ken
“This is what we love. Solving problems.” – Staff
“This time, we’re focusing on casual fans. We want them to be the fuse that ignites the momentum toward our ultimate goal. For SB19 to be known all over the world.” – Pablo
“Everytime we perform, we make sure that we’re performing on a new level, with a stronger approach to our shows. It serves to challenge us in making sure the next show is better than the last, and even the current one.” – Stell
“The people they bring in who are just curious or casual fans, it’s our job to convert them fully into A’TIN, through and through. Or at least, make them listen to our music.” – Stell
“Even if my body feels heavy, the important thing is to enjoy being on stage.” – Justin
“It can get tiring, but of course, this is the kind of experience that’s very unforgettable for us.” – Ken
‘It feels like the cards are stacked against us. We’re taking a chance by going on to it. That’s how risky it feels. No matter what, we have to make it. You need to toughen up.” – Josh Cullen
‘The energy of having more than ten people cheering along with you and performing on stage really takes the nerves away.” – Justin
“We’re determined to give our best to make each show great so we don’t disappoint our fans. This is the best thing we can do as a way of thanking them to make them happy.” – Ken
“Very tiring. Back-to-back. All the traveling. There are times when it feels like you’ve hardly sat down and it’s time to do it all over again. Whatever sleep you get feels over in a blink.” – Josh Cullen
“Are we going to meet the expectations of everyone coming to see us? How will they respond to us? I ask myself, did they find the show good? Were they satisfied with our performance? Did we make them happy?” – Ken
“One of our goals is to bring Filipino music to the world scene. And to leave a legacy, you know? When they talk about Filipino pop, I want everyone to think SB19. They represent Filipino pop.” – Ken
“Hopefully, more artists get the opportunities that we’ve gotten so that we can help each other boost Filipino music and culture.” – Ken
“Of course, not everyday can be a good day. Most of the time, we take turns having rough days.” – Josh Cullen
“When I’m performing on stage, I try to imagine no one’s watching, so I can give it my all without holding back. But hearing people sing your song is the best feeling ever. I end up feeling like, from so many people, we’ve become one voice.” – Pablo
“It’s amazing how even foreign or casual fans know the lyrics. That’s the best feeling for an artist because though there’s a language barrier, they really make an effort to learn our songs. It’s fulfilling. It makes you feel like you’re doing what you were meant to do. You were meant to perform.” – Pablo
“You have to be willing to work hard and spend hours upon hours pursuing that certain dream.” – Pablo
“Blood is symbolic. Giving everything your full heart, passion, and everything. As for the tears, trust that any pursuit brings tears because the road to success to big things is very difficult. It becomes worth it once you realize the most valuable things in life are the experiences you undergo through living.” – Pablo
“Everything was red-hot for us. Then suddenly, it came to a standstill.” – Josh Cullen
“I just want us to be successful and for our fans to be happy, for us to be healthy all the time and safe.” – Ken
“We thought we were ready for everything until we received the bad news.” – Pablo
“Is this how things end for us?” – Josh Cullen
“No matter what happened, we were on the losing end.” – Ken
“That was the toughest part for us. No matter how much we wanted to comfort them, we couldn’t do anything.” – Josh Cullen
“Imagine them performing with this burden in their minds.” – COO Yani De Dios
“Why is this dragging so long? What’s going to happen next? Haven’t we resolved it yet? It was a restless time. I couldn’t sleep at night.” – Pablo
“We’ll be together forever. Mahalima will be with you forever.” – Josh Cullen
“Even without the name, A’TIN were still supporting us. They reminded us by saying we’re still the Beloved Five (Mahalima), even without the name SB19, that they will support us no matter what. Even if we lose that name. It lifted my spirits and kept me going.” – Pablo
“A’TIN will be with us no matter what name we go by.” – Stell
“And I know the people surrounding us never lose faith. Because they’re even the ones pouring their energy into resolving the conflict we were facing. That’s how important our dream is to them.” – Pablo
“We can say that we have the right people who are on our side. Just imagine, despite all the problems we faced, they still stayed with us.” – Stell
“As long are we are together, as long as we have a team. As long as we have A’TIN, we’ll keep chasing our dreams.” – Pablo
“What matters most is continuing the work behind the name you’ve established.” – COO Yani De Dios
“Let’s focus on our goal. Let’s focus on making up for lost time. Let’s focus on achieving your dreams.” – COO Yani De Dios
“Once we solved the issue, we were back on track.” – Justin
“You know that we faced a lot of hurdles. During that time, we thought no one could hear our problems. We thought we were alone. Knowing A’TIN has our back is really amazing.” – Stell
“Back then, we only dreamed of releasing a song. But now we’re here receiving an award in front of all of you. This is a big deal to us and to the entire community of Filipino music.” – Stell, Asia Artist Awards 2024
“We can say that we made it and we’ll keep on achieving our dreams.” – Josh Cullen
“What was memorable? Just being with the four of them on stage. Even though I may not tell them. But I’m very happy that we’re together.” – Josh Cullen
“We know that finales are usually a big celebration, but the happiness we feel is more like being reborn? At least that’s how it feels for me.” – Stell
“It’s a cycle. You reach one peak and begin again. So the journey itself is always interesting. The journey is always exciting. I’m excited to see where new paths will lead us.” – Ken
“We want the world to know that we are all ready to move on to the next era.” – Pablo
Genre: Music, P-pop, Documentary, Concert
Synopsis: Follow the hustle and hype of pop group SB19’s world tour as they navigate the pressures of self-management and global stardom in this documentary.
Run time: 1 hour, 13 minutes
Cast: John Paulo Nase, Josh Cullen Santos, Stellvester Ajero, Felip Jhon Suson, Justin De Dios
Director: Jed Regala
Country of origin: Philippines
Original Language: Filipino
Production: First Light Studios, 1Z Entertainment
Distributor: Netflix
Release date: August 28, 2024 (Philippines); July 23, 2025 (Netflix)
English subtitle translation: Netflix
Images: SB19, 1Z Entertainment, Netflix
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