Go Up

After the lukewarm reception of their debut single "Tilaluha", SB19 had almost decided to quit and go on separate ways.[3] Josh shared reasons which is about how hard for performers in the country to earn money for a living as well as the stress in training.[4] They dedicate everything they experienced on their second single "Go Up" which they described as their "last shot". Each of the members dedicated for whom they go up for: Justin goes up for himself first so that he can start helping others; Ken goes up for his goals; Stell said he goes up for his family because of their unending support; Josh goes up for himself sharing his terrible childhood history; Pablo go up for himself, family, and everyone who believes in him.[5]

The song was released on July 19, 2019, which was written by Pablo and produced by Korean composer Han Tae Soo. It was released first by the group before "Alab (Burning)" instead even it was already finished recording.[6] After a couple of months being released, "Go Up" received very minimal reception and the group already decided to stop. However, on September 2, 2019, a fan posted the dance practice video on Twitter and Facebook,[7] promoting the group and saying that she "didn't feel any cringe at all" while listening to the song. Her post quickly gained traction, and after that, SB19 became viral giving them their career breakthrough.[8]

Ito yung nagstart ng everything, kung ano man yung meron kami ngayon. Mayroon kaming A'TIN dahil sa 'Go Up'. [...] Kung hindi po nagwork, maggigive up na kami pero fortunately pinagpala po kami at nakilala po yung grupo namin...natupad na pangarap. (This started everything, whatever we have today. We have A'TIN because of 'Go Up'. [...] If it didn't work, we would have given up, but fortunately, we were blessed and our group became known...a dream come true.)

— Pablo, Rappler[9]

Torch sisters, a group of five young American girls, did a sing and dance cover of "Go Up" in Tagalog language.[10] In the second episode of BBTV, Ben&Ben's YouTube series, the band did a "Spin the Wheel" challenge to other OPM songs but to random music genres where they performed "Go Up" in reggae version.[11] JM Yosures performed the song as a contest piece in Tawag ng Tanghalan which he was declared as the champion; later, he sang it again on Sunday noontime show ASAP.[12] A version of the song with modified lyrics was used by Netflix Philippines for Netflix PH "Catch Up" featuring the group[13] while Lucky Me Philippines used modified lyrics for "Go Cup" jingle promoting Hot Cheese Ramyun and Jjamppong noodle flavors.[14]

Another modified version was used for Pizza Hut entitled "Make it Great" using the melody

The song was performed on various areas in the Philippines as one of the setlist of the group in their nationwide Get in the Zone concert.[15] SB19 performed "Go Up" live on the 5th Wish Music Awards in which the song won the Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year.[16][17] On October 11, 2020, they performed in the YouTube Fan Fest stage virtually with "Love Goes" and "Go Up" remixes.[18] Included also in the setlist on their first online concert are songs in the Get in the Zone with "Go Up" as an encore show.[19] On 2020 year-end, the group performed "Hanggang sa Huli",[20] "Alab",[21] "Go Up",[22] "Ikako",[23] and Pepsi commercial jingle "Sundin ang Puso"[24] at Bye2020 concert.[25]

Credits adapted from Tidal, JASRAC and music video.[26][27][28]

• Oh Won Lee – producer, composer, arranger
• Ju Hyeong Lee – producer, composer, arranger
• John Paulo Nase – vocals, songwriting
• Justin de Dios – cover art design, vocals, songwriting
• Geong Seong Han – executive producer, arranger
• Park Jung Un – mastering engineer
• Xi-Anne Avancena – cover art design
• Stellvester Ajero – vocals, songwriting
• Josh Cullen Santos – vocals, songwriting
• Felip Jhon Suson – vocals, songwriting