Many netizens were not pleased with the TNT Boys’ rendition of the Philippine national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 44th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) held on January 3 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
The TNT Boys, composed of Keifer Sanchez, Mackie Empuerto, and Francis Concepcion, were tappd to sing “Lupang Hinirang”, as well as Jamie Rivera’s “Sino Ako” for the invocation.
However, many netizens said the the trio’s voices did not blend well during the national anthem. Some of them also pointed out that the boys don’t memorize the lyrics and that they cannot reach the high notes of the song they sang during the invocation.
Anyare sa TNT Boys? Di nila alam kinakanta nila? o kinakabahan?
— ANN (@iamgracielannn) January 13, 2019
TNT Boys had a hard time finishing smoothly the invocation song.
Anyare— albertjohn (@pucherrific) January 13, 2019
The TNT Boys ruined the Philippine National Anthem and the invocation. So that’s what just happened. #PBA2019 #PBALeoAwards #RealTalk
— TheAsianInvader (@TheAsianInvader) January 13, 2019
However, there were still some who defended the boys.
ANG GALING NG TNT BOYS ???
kahit mga pagod sobrang gagaling pa din ???
WE LOVE YOU BOYS!!!!#PBA2019— Hannah ????✋ (@Donny_Niall) January 13, 2019
Yeah mqgaling talaga. Biro mo kahit super pagod at puyat dahil sa hectic ng schedule. Kasabay pa ng pag-aaral, rehearsal at vocql trainings, nagagawa nila ang bagay na ito sa MURANG EDAD, biro mo sa edad na 12, 13 and 14, nakakatulong na sa magulang at dagdag pride sa bansa.
— 리지 pepperoni (@lizzie_cho13) January 13, 2019
Oo napiyok si bunso kanina o e ano naman? Hindi naman nasusukat ang galing sa pagbirit lang try n’yong pakinggan mabuti yung blending yung runs yung puso nila sa pagkanta. Hindi yung nakafocus kayo kung saan pwede silang magkamali?#TNTBoys#TNTBoysIsWorldsBest
— Shy Empuerto✋ (@mendozatrishia3) January 13, 2019
Due to the netizens reactions, the TNT Boys took to Twitter to promise that they will do a better job next time.
“Hey it’s okay friends! We practiced for this event. But we did what we were asked for the invocation last minute. We’re reading all your suggestions and we’ll be better next time! Much love,” they said.
Hey it’s okay friends! We practiced for this event. But we did what we were asked for the invocation last minute. We’re reading all your suggestions and we’ll be better next time! Much love ???
— TNT Boys (@TheTNTBoys) January 13, 2019
