The Queen of C-pop JOLIN showed love to SB19, and fans instantly felt the moment. After collaborating on “Emoji” from SB19’s “Wakas at Simula” album, Jolin Tsai shared a heartfelt message on Instagram and Facebook, reflecting on their creative journey, praising the group’s energy, and wishing them success in their new era.
Jolin shared that working with SB19 felt like a creative “blind date,” with their first online meeting filled with curiosity about how their ideas would come together. As they talked about emojis, hidden emotions, and “social fake,” the conversation quickly revealed how they shared similar thoughts about expressing complex emotions through simple symbols.
She also thanked SB19 for their infectious energy when they met in person, saying their passion left a strong impression on her. Jolin gave a special mention to SB19’s Ken for his warm encouragement throughout the production process, and ended her message by wishing SB19 success for their new album and tour, a heartfelt gesture that fans across Asia quickly embraced.
Widely recognized as the Queen of C-pop, Jolin Tsai has spent over two decades shaping the Asian music scene with bold concepts and powerhouse performances. With seven Golden Melody Awards, over 25 million records sold worldwide, and her 2025 album “Pleasure” becoming Taiwan’s highest-selling album by a female artist that year, Jolin continues to stand as one of Asia’s most influential pop icons.
As P-pop trailblazers, SB19 have carried Filipino pride onto the global stage, making history as the first Southeast Asian act nominated at the Billboard Music Awards and becoming the first Filipino group to perform at Lollapalooza. Their rise continues to push P-pop forward and open doors for Filipino artists worldwide.
With “Emoji” now part of SB19’s “Wakas at Simula”, the collaboration stands as one of the most exciting cross-Asian pop moments yet. The Queen of C-pop and the Kings of P-pop coming together is a powerful and proud moment for Asian pop. The album also features another exciting collab with Japanese boy group BE:FIRST on the track “Toyfriend”, adding even more hype to the already iconic album.
Watch the “Emoji” music video and listen to SB19’s “Wakas at Simula” album as this landmark collaboration continues to make waves.
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