Biniverse (stylized as BINIverse) is the second extended play of Filipino girl group Bini. It was released on February 27, 2025, through Star Music. It consists of six tracks, of which three were released as singles, namely "Cherry on Top" and its remix version, and "Blink Twice".

Background

On February 15, 2025, during the Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat concert, the first show of the Biniverse World Tour 2025, Bini announced the release of an upcoming EP.[1][2] A teaser snippet previewed six tracks, including "Cherry on Top", its "BiniMo" remix with Agnez Mo, and "Blink Twice".[3][4] The singles had previously been released in 2024 and 2025 as promotional tracks for the mini-album.[5][6] A collaboration with Korean-American singer eaJ was also announced to be included in the EP.[7]

Composition

Marking the group's first all-English project, Biniverse has been musically described to be a collection of six tracks spanning several genres including synth-pop, Europop, 90s-inspired R&B, and disco-pop.[8][9] The EP opens with the single "Blink Twice", which explores newer sounds from R&B-pop and 2000s-inspired pop.[10][6] "Zero Pressure" continues the record as an 80s-inspired synth-pop anthem centered on themes of ambition and perseverance.[11] The track "Secrets", which houses a collaboration with eaJ, is described as being about trust and vulnerability in relationships, while "Out of My Head" depicts the rush of falling in love.[11] "Cherry on Top", followed by its "BiniMo" remix featuring Agnez Mo, closes the EP as a bubblegum pop song interspersed with UK garage beats.[12][13]

Promotion and release

Two singles supported the release of Biniverse. The EP's lead single, "Cherry on Top", was released on July 11, 2024.[8] The song peaked at number six on the Philippines Hot 100.[14] The "BiniMo" remix version of the song, which features Indonesian singer Agnez Mo, was released on October 3.[13] "Blink Twice" was released as the EP's next single on February 13, 2025, two weeks before Biniverse's February 27 release date.[10] It peaked at number seven on the Philippines Hot 100.[15] The song also debuted on foreign component charts, including placements at number 24 on New Zealand's RMNZ Hot Singles Chart and number 27 on the United Kingdom's OCC UK Singles Downloads Chart, among others.[16][17]

Tour

Main article: Biniverse World Tour 2025

Prior to the release of the EP of the same, Bini held the 2024 Biniverse concert tour. On June 30, 2024, at the end of their three-night show at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City for the tour, Bini announced that they would hold the Grand Biniverse concert at the Araneta Coliseum in October 2024, which was later followed by the Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat concert on February 15, 2025 at the Philippine Arena.[18][19] The latter was later revealed to serve as the first show of the Biniverse World Tour 2025, which the Biniverse EP would support.[20][21] The tour is scheduled to consist of 16 shows spanning Asia, Europe, and North America throughout 2025.[20]

Reception

Featured on the Grammys' New Music Friday round-up for the last week of February 2025, Biniverse was dubbed as an "infectious soundtrack" that represented Bini's new era.[8][22]

Track listing

Biniverse track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Blink Twice"
  • Steven Franks
  • Amanda Ratchford
  • Pontus Kalm
  • Marqueze Parker
  • Pacific-Joshua Zagabe
  • Darius Coleman
  • Oneye
  • Leather Jacket
  • Franks
  • Glitch
2:33
2."Zero Pressure"
  • Mones
  • Schulz
2:50
3."Secrets" (featuring eaJ)
  • Jayson Franz Pasicolan
  • James Jonelle Lanate
  • Norraine Mae Ambida
  • Tim Recla
3:24
4."Out of My Head"
  • Sabine Cerrado
  • Lopez
  • Moophs
3:35
5."Cherry on Top"
  • Yasuda
  • Mones
2:55
6."Cherry on Top" (BiniMo remix; featuring Agnez Mo)
  • Matthews
  • Ramirez
  • Yasuda
  • Mones
  • Yasuda
  • Mones
3:21
Total length:18:38

Charts

Chart performance for Biniverse
Chart (2025) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[23] 20

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 27, 2025
Star Music [24]

References

  1. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (February 14, 2025). "Filipino-Pop Sensation Bini Announce First World Tour: See Full Dates". Forbes. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (February 16, 2025). "Bini kicks off 'Grand BINIverse' world tour at Philippine Arena". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  3. ^ Ramos, Kayla (February 16, 2025). "Bini is Dropping a New EP "BINIverse"—Release Date and Tracklist Revealed". When In Manila. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. (February 16, 2025). "Bini announces dates for 'BINIverse' world tour". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Gatchalian, Ched Rick (July 11, 2024). "Watch: Bini's irresistible charm in 'Cherry on Top' music video". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Saulog, Gabriel (February 13, 2025). "BINI Drop Highly Anticipated Comeback Single "Blink Twice" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  7. ^ "BINI announces new EP, including track featuring former Day6 member Jae Park". GMA Integrated News. February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
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  9. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (February 27, 2025). "Bini Welcome Us Right into Their 'BINIVerse' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Bini drops upbeat pop track 'Blink Twice'". GMA News. GMA Integrated News. February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "P-pop power! SB19, BINI drop new single, EP". Rappler. February 28, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  12. ^ "Bini's 'Cherry on Top' reigns supreme on YouTube, iTunes". ABS-CBN News. July 11, 2024. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Eng, Alyson (October 3, 2024). "Interview: Bini on Their Journey Breaking into the P-Pop Spotlight". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Gomez, Aldren (August 14, 2024). "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of August 17, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 Ranking - Week of March 1, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on March 1, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 21, 2025. Archived from the original on February 22, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  18. ^ Licsi, Ayie (July 1, 2024). "Bini to hold Grand Biniverse concert in October". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (November 19, 2024). "Bini Announce 'Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat' and Comeback Single "Blink Twice"". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  20. ^ a b Evangelista, Jessica Ann (December 20, 2024). "BINI announces first ever world tour in 2025". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  21. ^ Saenz, Rome (February 17, 2025). "BINI Invites Us Into The 'BINIVerse' With Upcoming EP". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  22. ^ Markowitz, Douglas (March 1, 2025). "New Music Friday: Listen To Releases By Lizzo, Benson Boone, Bini & More". Grammy Awards. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  23. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  24. ^ "BINIverse Mini Album". ABS-CBN Shop. February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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