BINI surprised fans as special guests during Night 2 of Laufey’s A Matter of Time concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 28, 2026, adding another standout moment to the tour’s sold-out Manila run.
The crowd erupted the moment Laufey revealed the surprise guests, with BINI stepping onto the stage in elegant gowns by Vania Romoff. The Nation’s girl group then joined her for a live performance of “From The Start,” one of the most talked-about highlights of the evening.
What made the moment even more special was how organically the connection formed. The crossover moment traces back to the Billboard Women in Music event in Los Angeles earlier this year, where BINI and Grammy-winning singer Laufey first met.
The event came shortly after BINI’s historic Coachella appearance, with the group also receiving the Global Force award during the ceremony. BINI Maloi recalled meeting Laufey briefly at the event and asking for a photo, which later opened communication between both artists’ teams.
During the performance, BINI and Laufey shared vocal parts across “From The Start,” creating a smooth blend between jazz-pop elegance and P-pop energy. The audience responded instantly, with reactions spreading quickly across social media as clips of the surprise appearance circulated online.
The moment also carried a personal touch, as the show coincided with Maloi’s birthday. Laufey marked the occasion onstage with a signed vinyl gift, adding an intimate layer to an already unexpected collaboration.
From their first encounter in Los Angeles to a shared Manila stage, the crossover moment showed how fast global music connections can turn into performances that stay memorable long after the show ends.
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