MANILA, Philippines – It’s been quite a hectic year so far for SB19 to say the least. 

In June, the P-pop boy group entered Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart with their latest comeback single “GENTO” alongside artists like Selena Gomez and BTS. 

They also embarked on their PAGTATAG! world tour, and just concluded all 10 dates of its North American leg. In between concerts, they made multiple television appearances in US shows while their fanbase A’TIN won Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off 2023. 

SB19 also lent their signature vocals and lyrics to a remix of American singer JVKE’s viral track “Golden Hour.” In September, the P-pop act shared the stage with JVKE as he closed his What Tour Feels Like tour in Boston.

But perhaps what really thrills their fans is that “GENTO” has been conquering both the airwaves and social media since it was released in May. And while SB19 has been taking the international scene by storm, other artists have definitely gotten the memo.

Here are some of the international personalities who have taken on the dance challenge:

Minzy of 2NE1

One of the earliest international celebrities to hop on the dance challenge was 2NE1’s main dancer. When she posted her take on “GENTO” on July 2, she disclosed that it was fellow 2NE1 member Dara who recommended the challenge to her.

Chachi Gonzales

The America’s Best Dance Crew alum and choreographer granted the requests of her Filipino fans and danced to “GENTO” on May 25.

@itschachigonzales

To all my Filipinos in the comments who requested this…thank you for turning me on to this song 🔥💃🏻 🇵🇭 #Gento #gentochallenge #fyp @SB19 Official

♬ GENTO – SB19

Eunhyuk of Super Junior

The rapper and main dancer didn’t miss out on the trend and posted his challenge on Sunday, September 3, even garnering a “Sheeeesh” of approval from SB19 members themselves in the comments.

San and Mingi of ATEEZ

SaN got all fired up for his version of SB19’s choreography which was posted on August 24. Mingi also performed the challenge to their Chile crowd on August 30.

@ateez_official_

GENTO #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SAN #산

♬ GENTO – SB19

Jungwon of ENHYPEN

The boy group’s leader is one of the latest K-pop stars to have joined in on the challenge. The TikTok posted on August 30 has amassed over 4 million likes and counting.

@enhypen

GENTO🤘🤘 #ENHYPEN #JUNGWON

♬ GENTO – SB19

Jacob, Sunwoo, and Juyeon of THE BOYZ

Members of the K-pop boy group have taken a particular liking to the SB-19 track by not only sharing their own cover on TikTok, but even dancing the point choreography on multiple tour stops in Southeast Asia as well as the KCON LA 2023 main stage.

@istent_theboyz

왔다 #THEBOYZ #JUYEON #SUNWOO #GENTO

♬ GENTO – SB19

J-Min, Hangyul, and Muzin of BAE173

K-pop boy group BAE173 also got in on the dance craze, with members J-min, Hangyul, and Muzin giving it their all in this Youtube Short posted August 27.

CRAVITY

Members Hyeongjun and Taeyoung first showed love for the track on TikTok, until the rest of the boy group followed suit by performing the challenge live in their Manila concert on August 5.

@cravityofficial

왕눈즈의 춤은 계속된다 2 #CRAVITY #크래비티 #형준 #HYEONGJUN #태영 #TAEYOUNG #GENTO

♬ GENTO – SB19

Haeun, Yue, and Chanty of Lapillus

Members of the K-pop girl group posted day and night covers of the song on June 3. 

@official_lapillus

GENTO 🔥💪 #Lapillus #라필루스 #Haeun #하은

♬ GENTO – SB19

@official_lapillus

♬ GENTO – SB19

Aiki

The choreographer from Street Woman Fighter didn’t pass on the latest viral dance challenge, taking to TikTok as one of the first K-personalities to provide their spin on “GENTO” on May 29.

@aiki_kr

연습중 몸풀기

♬ GENTO – SB19

Kaiho and Shunsei of OCTPATH

Members of the J-pop group are all smiles dancing to “GENTO” on their Tiktok posted on June 4, even sneaking in a few goofy moves towards the end. 

@octpath

🎧#SB19 / #GENTO #OCTPATH #海帆 #太田駿静 #THme

♬ GENTO – SB19

Rintaro and Noa of WATWING

WATWING’s two members were brimming with swag in their version of “GENTO” which was shared on TikTok on June 21.

@watwing_official

✈️ #WATWING #八村倫太郎 #福澤希空

♬ GENTO – SB19

K of &TEAM

The main dancer of the Japanese boy group definitely slayed his rendition of “GENTO” on August 19.  

@andteam_official

Another day another slay🔥 #andTEAM #K #GENTO

♬ GENTO – SB19

AVEMOVES

The German masked dancer danced to the P-pop song during his stay in Japan as posted on June 21. 

@avemoves

POV: it’s 6 AM in Tokyo #gento #dance #avemoves #tokyo #sb19

♬ GENTO – SB19

Archen Aydin

The Thai-Turkish Star and Sky actor showed off his dance moves for his fans on TikTok on August 6.

@chenjoong

♬ GENTO – SB19

MIRAE

The K-pop boy group brought the “GENTO” challenge to two appearances – 1theK Originals’ Count Dance as well as the South Korean television show After School Club.

Lea Navvab Huening

The Korean social media personality and sister to TXT’s HUENING KAI and Kep1er’s Huening Bahiyyih went up for the challenge on June 26.

@lea_navvab

Tried it!!!! This is really hard 😢 but!! Fun💛@SB19 Official

♬ GENTO – SB19

SB19 is composed of members Pablo, Stell, Ken, Justin, and Josh. The five-piece act stands at the forefront of the P-pop genre, breaking records with songs like “Bazinga,” “WYAT,” and “GENTO.”

Which international artists do you want to see take on SB19’s “GENTO” challenge next? – Rappler.com