Honor of Kings Taps P-Pop Kings SB19 for KIC 2025 Soundtrack
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Honor of Kings Taps P-Pop Kings SB19 for KIC 2025 Soundtrack
The Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 officially gets a local anthem as the tournament heads to Manila.
In a massive culture-meets-esports partnership, Honor of Kings has named SB19, the celebrated “Kings of P-Pop,” as the official music artists for the championship.
The five-man collective—Pablo, Josh, Justin, Stell, and Ken—will drop the official anthem ahead of the main event, which kicks off November 14 in Manila.
$1 Million Prize Pool, Global Hype
This crossover immediately boosts the hype for the most prestigious event in Honor of Kings esports. The tournament pits the top 16 teams worldwide against each other for a coveted champion skin, the title, and a slice of the USD 1,000,000 prize pool.
The collaboration’s impact is already visible. The group’s original track drives the energy in the official cinematic, “RISE FOR HONOR,” setting the tone for the world championship.
SB19’s star power—built on hits like “MAPA” and “GENTO”—lends a massive cultural footprint to the tournament.
The group became a global phenomenon, fueled by their dedicated A’TIN fanbase, making them the first Southeast Asian act nominated for the Top Social Artist category at the Billboard Music Awards in 2021.
The Manila Gauntlet: KIC 2025 Venue and Schedule
The 16-team bracket will feature top squads from established leagues. The best of PKL, MKL, and IKL, will meet the representatives from CHOKBR, KME, and KMW.
The path to the Grand Finals runs entirely through Manila’s metropolitan area:
- Group Stage: The initial battles rage at Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati City from November 14 to 18.
- Knockout Stage: The elimination matches begin at the same studio from November 20 to 23. The event will move to Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City on November 28 and 29.
- Grand Finals: The championship concludes with a massive final showdown on November 30.
In a crucial note for local fans, the organizers confirmed that entry to all stages of the tournament is free.
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