PLUUS

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PLUUS
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2024 (2024)–present
Labels
Members
  • Theo
  • Gab
  • Justin
  • Yen
  • Haro
  • JL
Website youtube.com/@pluus_official

PLUUS (pronounced "plus") is a six-member Filipino boy group under SBTown. [1] The group consists of Theo, Gab, Justin, Yen, Haro, and JL. [2] The group debuted on March 31, 2023, with the release of their debut mini album "Pluus +.Y.M" featuring three singles: "Amigo"," "My Time"," and "Cross My Heart", which are all upbeat, catchy tracks that showcase the group's strong vocal abilities and impressive dance moves.[ citation needed ]

Contents

Name

The name of the group came from the combination of the words "plus" and "us" which means that PLUUS and its fandom are together in this journey from the start and will continue to stick together for a long time and that the boys will be here to add good things in their life. [3] [4] Their official greeting is “Always… PLUS US! We are PLUUS!” [5]

Members

The group consists of six members. PLUUS lacks predetermined positions, with the role of leader being placed in rotation among members. [6]

Filmography

Television shows

YearMonth/DateProgramNetworkRef.
2023May 26 TiktoClock GMA
June 6 Unang Hirit
June 11 All-Out Sundays
July 9 ASAP ABS-CBN
August 13
August 20 All-Out Sundays GMA
September 1 It's Showtime ABS-CBN
September 3 I Can See Your Voice [7]
September 21 CNN Philippines CNN
November 19 ASAP ABS-CBN

Discography

Mini Album

TitleAlbum Details
PLUUS +.Y.M. [8]
  • Released: March 31, 2023 (PH)
  • Label: Universal Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  • 1. "Amigo"
  • 2. "My Time"
  • 3. "Cross My Heart"

Singles

TitleYearAlbumRef.
"Amigo"2023PLUUS +.Y.M.
"My Time"
"Cross My Heart"
"Missing You"Non-Album Single [9]
"Shining Star" [10]
"Universe"2024
Collaboration
"Maligaya Ang Pasko"
(YGIG)
2023Non-Album Single [11]

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
TitleYearDirector(s)LengthRef.
"Amigo"2023Geong Seong Han3:50 [12]
"My Time"Toothless Multimedia Production4:11 [13]
"Cross My Heart"Geong Seong Han3:45 [14]
"Missing You"
  • Yang Woong Jin
  • Kim Jeong Youp
4:31 [15]
"Shining Star"Geong Seong Han5:25 [16]
"Maligaya Ang Pasko"Marc Dabatian, Geong Seong Han3:47 [17]

Concerts and Live performances

Showcases
YearDateEvent NameVenueLocationRef.
2023March 31PLUUS +ime is NowPower Mac Center Spotlight Circuit Makati [18]
Concert Participation
Event NameDatesVenueLocationRef.
Manila K-Town Water Concert!April 30, 2023 Remedios Circle Malate, Manila [19]

Fan Meetings

Event NameDatesVenueLocationRef.
SUMmer PLUUStivalMay 13, 2023 SM North Edsa Sky Dome Quezon City [20]

Mall shows

EventDatesVenueLocationRef.
WEGO SUM-All TourApril 29, 2023 Festival Alabang Alabang, Muntinlupa
May 28, 2023Robinsons Imus Imus, Cavite
June 3, 2023 Ayala Malls Centrio Cagayan de Oro
June 10, 2023Robinsons Dasmariñas Dasmariñas, Cavite
June 11, 2023Robinsons Galleria South San Pedro, Laguna
June 17, 2023Robinsons Sta. Rosa Santa Rosa, Laguna
June 24, 2023 SM City Cebu Cebu [21]
June 18, 2023Robinsons Las Piñas Las Piñas, Metro Manila
July 1, 2023Robinsons General Trias General Trias, Cavite
July 9, 2023Robinsons Lipa Batangas
August 13, 2023 Fisher Mall Malabon Malabon
August 20, 2023 Fisher Mall Quezon Avenue Quezon City
October 14, 2023 SM City Olongapo Central Olongapo
November 18, 2023Robinsons Antipolo Antipolo
November 19, 2023 SM City Pampanga Pampanga

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Awit Award 2023Favorite Group ArtistPLUUSNominated
Rawr Awardfavorite groupPLUUSNominated
Ppop AwardsNew boy group of the yearPLUUSNominated [22]
Top Rising Group of the YearPLUUSWon [23]

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