Bini Chapter 1: Born to Win

The documentary focuses on a pivotal period for Bini, including their preparation for Biniverse, a three-night concert held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The series sheds light on the group's journey and the milestones they achieved in 2024, such as packed mall shows, significant streaming achievements, and a rapidly growing fanbase. The announcement for the documentary was revealed at the final leg of a three-stop nationwide tour by the group in General Santos on July 20.

The documentary is produced by iWantTFC and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. The series offers exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the members, highlighting their experiences and challenges in the lead-up to what became their first solo concert.

This was also the joint reunion project between the news and entertainment divisions of ABS-CBN since I Dare You,{{cn|date=September 2024}} and the first feature-length documentary produced by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs since 2021.{{Cite web |title=‘BINI Chapter 1: Born to Win’ shortlisted for New York Festivals TV & Film Awards |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/bini-chapter-one-born-to-win-shortlisted-new-york-festivals-awards-2025/ |access-date=March 22, 2025 |website=Rappler}}

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• Aiah
• Mikha
• Maloi
• Jhoanna
• Colet
• Sheena
• Gwen
• Stacey

The film features the origins of the group and its members as well as the initial years following Bini's formation, including significant events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the shutdown of ABS-CBN, and the group's rise to prominence following the release of their song "Pantropiko" leading towards the preparations for the Biniverse concert and the concert itself.{{Cite news |last=Dela Cruz |first=Rev |date=2024-09-24 |title=BINI shares journey to stardom in three-part documentary |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-shares-journey-stardom-three-part-documentary/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925135431/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-shares-journey-stardom-three-part-documentary/ |archive-date=2024-09-25 |access-date=2024-09-25 |work=Rappler}} It also deals with events concerning individual members, including the death of Sheena's mother before their group's debut, and Aiah suffering from anxiety during the Biniverse concert.{{Cite news |date=September 26, 2024 |title=Viewers get immersed in BINI's roadblocks, triumphs in 'Chapter 1: Born to Win' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/24/viewers-get-immersed-in-binis-journey-to-success-in-born-to-win-1736 |access-date=September 26, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=September 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925223644/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/24/viewers-get-immersed-in-binis-journey-to-success-in-born-to-win-1736 |url-status=live }}

The documentary was originally scheduled for release on September 8, 2024, on the streaming platform iWantTFC but was later moved to September 26, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Hazel Jane |date=2024-09-24 |title=BINI's docuseries will start streaming on September 26 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/116201/binis-docuseries-will-start-streaming-on-september-26/story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925013231/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/116201/binis-docuseries-will-start-streaming-on-september-26/story |archive-date=2024-09-25 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=GMA Network |language=en}} An advanced screening for select fans was held on September 23 at the Gateway Cineplex in Quezon City, which was also attended by Bini members Colet, Maloi, Mikha, and Jhoanna.{{Cite web |last=Iglesias |first=Iza |date=2024-09-26 |title='Born to Win' showcases Bini's journey to stardom |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/09/26/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/born-to-win-showcases-binis-journey-to-stardom/1974179 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926120635/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/09/26/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/born-to-win-showcases-binis-journey-to-stardom/1974179 |archive-date=2024-09-26 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}

At the advanced screening for Born to Win, the film's co-creator, Jeff Canoy announced that work for the second part of the trilogy, titled Here With You and covering the regional leg of the Biniverse tour, was underway.{{Cite news |date=October 1, 2024 |title=WATCH: Trailer of BINI docuseries 'Chapter 2: Here With You' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/1/trailer-of-bini-docuseries-chapter-2-here-with-you-1627 |access-date=October 4, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}} Here With You was released on November 8, 2024.{{Cite news |date=November 7, 2024 |title=Part 2 of BINI docuseries to focus on 'ties that bind' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/7/part-2-of-bini-docuseries-to-focus-on-ties-that-bind-1424 |access-date=November 9, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News }} At the Dubai leg of the Biniverse World Tour 2025 in May, a teaser was released for the final part of the trilogy, titled Hanggang Dulo ({{translation|Until the End}}), which covers the Biniverse concerts in the United States, Canada and the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite news |date=June 2, 2025 |title=iWant Originals and ABS-CBN News Documentaries drops poster for BINI Chapter 3, reveals release date |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/6/2/chapter-3-of-bini-documentary-set-for-june-12-release-1935 |access-date=June 2, 2025 |work=ABS-CBN News }} Hanggang Dulo was released on June 12, 2025.{{Cite news |title=BINI docuseries final chapter highlights P-pop group's international popularity |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2025/06/16/2450952/bini-docuseries-final-chapter-highlights-p-pop-groups-international-popularity |access-date=June 16, 2025 |work=The Philippine Star}}

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