Flames (Bini album)

Following the release of "Shagidi", Bini announced that their next single, "First Luv", would be released in October. The group teased the song with a series of concept photos featuring group and individual shots, where the members wore ruffled, corseted pink outfits. On September 16, Coachella officially announced Bini as a part of their 2026 lineup, marking them as the first Filipino act to perform at the festival. The group will perform on April 10 and 17, 2026.^[2]

Bini released the single "First Luv" on October 2, 2025, and it serves as their first Tagalog single following a series of all-English tracks such as "Blink Twice" and "Cherry on Top".^[3] On the week of October 18, 2025, "First Luv" debuted at number 73 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 and is reportedly the only P-pop song on the chart for the week.^[4]

Bini has announced the release of their new album, titled Flames. It features a short teaser video with the caption "Do you feel the heat?" The video features a similar aesthetic to their latest single, "First Luv", which was previously released on October 2, 2025.^[5] It was teased in an Instagram reel in which the girls are starting to play the Filipino game, FLAMES.^[6] Following the release of "First Luv", Bini announced the release of their pre-release single, titled "Paruparo". It was released on November 6, 2025, ahead of the album's release.^[7] The album was released on November 20, 2025, under Star Music.^[8]

It was announced that the group will hold their concert titled Binified: A Year-End Concert, scheduled for November 29 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. They also revealed plans to release a new album featuring English and Filipino tracks, some of which would be performed at the concert.^[9][10]

The album has been described as reflecting, love, and self-discovery. "Infinity" has been characterized as an expressing the members bond and solidarity, "Katabi" (transl. Beside) conveys longing for someone separated by distance, "Sweet Tooth" addresses affection and desire, "Bikini" describes as confidence and self-love, "First Luv" depicts emotions associated with first love, "Paruparo" (lit. 'Butterfly') highlights growth and healing, and "Shagidi" incorporates hip-hop influences inspired by Filipino childhood games.^[11]

Flames garnered mixed reviews from critics. Billboard Philippines' Rome Saenz called Flames both youthful and polished, with the magazine naming it as one of 2025's best Philippine albums.^[12] Ian Ureta of Manila Bulletin hailed the album as a turning point for Bini musically, praising them for "finally choosing bravery over safety".^[13] Conversely, Julienne Loreto of Positively Filipino called it Bini's weakest album so far, considering their subsequent EP Signals to be a "massive" improvement, although they did praise the Flames tracks "First Luv" and "Shagidi".^[14] Likewise, John Patrick "Joker" Manio of Esquire Philippines deemed Flames as Bini's worst album so far.^[15]

Credits are adapted by Tidal.^[17]

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