Dungka!
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| type = Song
| artist = SB19
| EP = Simula at Wakas
| language = Tagalog
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| released = {{Start date|2025|04|25}}
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| length = {{Duration|03:35}}
| label = Sony Philippines
| writer = John Paulo Nase
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"Dungka!" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band SB19 for their third extended play (EP), Simula at Wakas (2025). The band's leader, Pablo, wrote the song and co-produced it with his brother Joshua Daniel Nase. It is an experimental, techno, hyperpop, and noise music diss track aimed at haters, with lyrics demanding them to leave, uttering the phrase "doon ka" ({{Literal translation|go over there}}). "Dungka!" is listed as the sixth track on the EP, which Sony Music Philippines released on April 25, 2025.
"Dungka!" received favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented Pablo's songwriting and his use of wordplay. The song was an entry to record charts; it peaked at number 21 on the Philippines Hot 100 and number 7 on Billboard{{'s}} World Digital Song Sales. The accompanying music video, directed by Kerbs Balagtas, featured Filipino culture and depicted the band in the streets showing allegiance to their community while opposing an antagonist who threatened the locals. SB19 promoted the song with live performances, including during their television appearance on It's Showtime, and included it on the set list of their Simula at Wakas World Tour (2025).
Background and release
The Filipino boy band SB19 released their first extended play (EP), Pagsibol ({{Literal translation|growth}}), in 2021,{{Cite web |last=Lago |first=Amanda |date=June 22, 2021 |title=SB19's New EP Pagsibol Is Truly Their Own |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-releases-new-ep-pagsibol/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609122909/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-releases-new-ep-pagsibol/ |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |website=Rappler |language=en-PH}} exploring genres such as pop rock, hip-hop, and EDM, departing from the dance-pop production from their debut studio album, Get in the Zone (2020).{{Cite web |last=de Cartagena |first=Angelo |date=July 23, 2021 |title=Breaking New Ground, SB19 Takes Root and Grows |url=https://nylonmanila.com/sb19-root-grows-pagsibol/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123000/https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/sb19-root-grows-pagsibol/ |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |website=Nylon Manila |language=en-PH}} Pablo, the band's leader, revealed in an interview with Zach Sang that Pagsibol and their future releases are part of a trilogy, the others being Pagtatag! ({{Literal translation|strengthening}}) and Simula at Wakas ({{Literal translation|beginning and end}}).{{Cite interview |last=((SB19)) |subject-link=SB19 |interviewer=Zach Sang |title=SB19 – WYAT (Where Ya At), Bazinga, Touring America, Creative Process & More |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYSy2AGKdV8 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123020/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYSy2AGKdV8 |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |url-status=live |work=Zach Sang Show |via=YouTube |date=November 22, 2022}} In 2023, the group released their second EP, Pagtatag!, the trilogy's second installment.{{Cite web |last=Basbas |first=Franchesca Judine |date=May 2, 2023 |title=SB19 to Return with New EP Pagtatag!, Announce 2023 World Tour |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-to-return-with-new-ep-pagtatag-single-announce-2023-world-tour-manila-concert-tickets-prices-may-june-2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123143/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-to-return-with-new-ep-pagtatag-single-announce-2023-world-tour-manila-concert-tickets-prices-may-june-2023 |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |website=Bandwagon |language=en-PH}} The EP includes the single, "Gento" (2023),{{Cite web |last=Basbas |first=Franchesca Judine |date=May 19, 2023 |title=SB19 Find Gold in New Single 'Gento' |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-find-gold-in-new-single-gento-music-video-patatag-ep-release-comeback-sony-music-philippines-may-2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123226/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-find-gold-in-new-single-gento-music-video-patatag-ep-release-comeback-sony-music-philippines-may-2023 |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |website=Bandwagon |language=en-PH}} which scored their first entry to two record charts,{{cite magazine |date= |title=SB19 Chart History (World Digital Song Sales) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/sb19/chart-history/wdt |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531111446/https://www.billboard.com/artist/sb19/chart-history/wdt/ |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=May 31, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}}{{cite magazine |date= |title=SB19 Chart History (Philippines Songs) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/sb19/chart-history/i42 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626162559/https://www.billboard.com/artist/sb19/chart-history/i42/ |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}} including in the Philippines, where the single peaked at number eight. The following year, they confirmed during the premiere night for Pagtatag!: The Documentary (2024) that they are currently working with Simula at Wakas.{{Cite interview |last=((SB19)) |subject-link=SB19 |title=SB19's New Project and Collabs! |url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=901145668739183 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123639/https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=901145668739183 |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |url-status=live |work=The Philippine Star |via=Facebook |date=November 22, 2022}}
On January 31, 2025, SB19 published a trailer via their social media accounts. In it, they revealed the title of their third EP, Simula and Wakas, and announced its release date.{{Cite web |last=Saenz |first=Rome |date=January 31, 2025 |title=SB19 Are Creating New Beginnings with Upcoming EP Simula at Wakas |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-are-creating-new-beginnings-with-upcoming-ep-simula-at-wakas-new-single-tour-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123723/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-are-creating-new-beginnings-with-upcoming-ep-simula-at-wakas-new-single-tour-2025/ |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH |issn=2984-9861}} The EP's lead single, "Dam", was released ahead of the EP on February 28,{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2025 |title=SB19 Releases Comeback Single 'Dam' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/937702/sb19-releases-comeback-single-dam/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609124045/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/937702/sb19-releases-comeback-single-dam/story/ |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |publisher=GMA Integrated News |language=en-PH}} achieving commercial success.{{Cite news |last=Martinez |first=Gavin |date=March 11, 2025 |title=SB19's 'Dam' Clinches No. 1 Spot in Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/168122/sb19s-dam-clinches-no-1-spot-in-billboard-world-digital-song-sales-chart |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123900/https://usa.inquirer.net/168122/sb19s-dam-clinches-no-1-spot-in-billboard-world-digital-song-sales-chart |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |newspaper=Inquirer |language=en-PH}}{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=March 13, 2025 |title=SB19 Make Their Big Debut on the Philippines Hot 100 with 'Dam' |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/sb19-make-their-big-debut-on-the-philippines-hot-100-with-dam/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123827/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/sb19-make-their-big-debut-on-the-philippines-hot-100-with-dam/ |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH |issn=2984-9861}} On April 7, the band announced the EP's track list, along with the names of the songwriters and producers involved in the record. Out of seven tracks in the EP, "Dungka!" is listed as track six.{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2025 |title=SB19 Drops Track List for Simula at Wakas EP |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/941949/sb19-simula-at-wakas-ep-track-list/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609123920/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/941949/sb19-simula-at-wakas-ep-track-list/story/ |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |publisher=GMA Integrated News |language=en-PH}} Sony Music Philippines released Simula at Wakas on April 25 through digital download and streaming formats.{{Cite web |last=Junaini |first=Hidzir |date=April 25, 2025 |title=SB19 Releases Phenomenal Finale of EP Trilogy Simula at Wakas Alongside Poignant Music Video for 'Dungka!' & 'Time' |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-releases-ep-time-simula-at-wakas |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250604133319/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-releases-ep-time-simula-at-wakas |archive-date=June 4, 2025 |access-date=June 4, 2025 |website=Bandwagon |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2025 |title=Simula at Wakas – EP by SB19 on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/album/simula-at-wakas-ep/1807272001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609124058/https://music.apple.com/ph/album/simula-at-wakas-ep/1807272001 |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |publisher=Apple Music (PH) |language=en-PH}}
Composition and lyrics
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"Dungka!" is 3 minutes and 35 seconds in length. Pablo, the band's leader, wrote the song by himself and co-produced it with his brother Joshua Daniel Nase; they also mixed and mastered the song together.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-G0WMzSdo |title=SB19 'Dungka!' Music Video |date=April 25, 2025 |author=((SB19 Official)) |author-link=SB19 |type=Music video |access-date=June 7, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607144554/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-G0WMzSdo |archive-date=June 7, 2025 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}} The song's title, "Dungka!", is a wordplay derived from the Tagalog phrase "doon ka", which translates to "go over there" in English, a motif that served as a refrain in the song's lyrics.{{Cite web |last=Aduna |first=Dayne |date=April 26, 2025 |title=SB19's 'Dungka!' Is a Joyful Portrait of Filipino Life—And a Sharp Middle Finger to Negativity |url=https://vman-sea.com/arts-culture/music/sb19s-dungka-is-a-joyful-portrait-of-filipino-life-and-a-sharp-middle-finger-to-negativity/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250604131029/https://vman-sea.com/arts-culture/music/sb19s-dungka-is-a-joyful-portrait-of-filipino-life-and-a-sharp-middle-finger-to-negativity/ |archive-date=June 4, 2025 |access-date=June 4, 2025 |website=VMan Southeast Asia |language=en}} Musically, the song is characterized by experimental, techno, hyperpop, and noise genres,{{Cite web |last=Saulog |first=Gabriel |date=April 25, 2025 |title=SB19 Look Towards the Future on Their Latest EP Simula at Wakas – Listen |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-look-towards-the-future-on-their-latest-ep-simula-at-wakas-listen/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250604132953/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-look-towards-the-future-on-their-latest-ep-simula-at-wakas-listen/ |archive-date=June 4, 2025 |access-date=June 4, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH |issn=2984-9861}}{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=April 28, 2025 |title=SB19's Epic 'Dungka!' Music Video Was Packed AF—And We're Here For It |url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/sb19-dungka-music-video-cameos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250604133442/https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/sb19-dungka-music-video-cameos/ |archive-date=June 4, 2025 |access-date=June 4, 2025 |website=Nylon Manila |language=en-PH}} accompanied by catchy pounding beats. Rome Saenz of Billboard Philippines described the song's production as "blaring [and] sharp",{{Cite web |last=Saenz |first=Rome |date=April 29, 2025 |title=SB19 Celebrate Growth, Grit, and Glory in New EP Simula at Wakas – Review |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/reviews/sb19-celebrate-growth-grit-and-glory-in-new-ep-simula-at-wakas-review-1z-entertainment-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607034722/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/reviews/sb19-celebrate-growth-grit-and-glory-in-new-ep-simula-at-wakas-review-1z-entertainment-2025/ |archive-date=June 7, 2025 |access-date=June 7, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH |issn=2984-9861}} while Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila and Preview{{'s}} Kyla Villena describing it as "loud".
Lyrically, "Dungka!" is interpreted as a diss track against SB19's haters,{{Cite web |last=Roxas |first=Yanni |date=April 27, 2025 |title=SB19's 'Dungka!' of Haters and Trapos |url=https://www.bulatlat.com/2025/04/27/sb19s-dungka-of-haters-and-trapos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607053055/https://www.bulatlat.com/2025/04/27/sb19s-dungka-of-haters-and-trapos/ |archive-date=June 7, 2025 |access-date=June 7, 2025 |website=Bulatlat |language=en-PH}} responding to the criticisms and name-calling imposed on them,{{Cite web |last=Villena |first=Kyla |date=May 1, 2025 |title=All the Cameos in SB19's 'Dungka!' Music Video |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/all-cameos-sb19-dungka-music-video-a8071-20250501-dyn |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250606163622/https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/all-cameos-sb19-dungka-music-video-a8071-20250501-dyn |archive-date=June 6, 2025 |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=Preview |publisher=Summit Media |language=en-PH}} and those who are doubting their capabilities.{{Cite news |last=Xianna |first=Bengo |date=April 28, 2025 |title=SB19 Showcases Filipino Culture and Highlights Important Themes in Their 'Dungka!' MV |url=https://pop.inquirer.net/376279/sb19-showcases-filipino-culture-and-highlights-important-themes-in-their-dungka-mv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607152019/https://pop.inquirer.net/376279/sb19-showcases-filipino-culture-and-highlights-important-themes-in-their-dungka-mv |archive-date=June 7, 2025 |access-date=June 7, 2025 |newspaper=Pop! |publisher=Inquirer Group of Companies |language=en-PH}} In the lyrics, the phrase "doon ka" is prominent, a common Filipino expression that signifies displeasure, which was used in the song to convey that negativity and undesirable people are unwelcome and should leave.{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Ann Jenireene |date=April 26, 2025 |title=SB19 Levels Up with Celeb-packed 'Dungka' MV |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/04/26/sb19-levels-up-with-celeb-packed-dungka-mv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250606184619/https://tribune.net.ph/2025/04/26/sb19-levels-up-with-celeb-packed-dungka-mv |archive-date=June 6, 2025 |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en-PH}} Other lyrics also follow a similar theme, like "Kung 'di mo 'to gusto, tumabi ka d'yan" ({{Literal translation|If you do not like this, move out of the way}}), further insisting that their critics should go away.
Reception
"Dungka!" received favorable reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Pablo's songwriting. Writing for The Philippine Star, Kathleen Llemit noted Pablo's preference for using wordplay, adding that she considers it a "testament [of his] songwriting skills". Ann Jenireene Gomez of the Daily Tribune described the use of wordplay "witty" and a "cheeky way to shoo away negative energy", while Dayne Aduna of VMan Southeast Asia regard it as a playful way to alter an everyday Filipino phrase. The song's noisy production was also a key topic, with critics noting that, despite it sounding loud, Nylon Manila{{'s}} Rafael Bautista opined that the noise still resonates in a good way. Rome Saenz of Billboard Philippines considered the song "irresistibly catchy", despite its noisy production. Inquirer{{'s}} Pauline Miranda also compared it with the group's 2021 single "Bazinga", which she referred to as its "more fun [and] unbothered brother".{{Cite news |last=Miranda |first=Pauline |date=April 25, 2025 |title=All Our Feels Through Each Track of SB19's New EP Simula at Wakas |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/539036/sb19-simula-at-wakas-ep/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607164648/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/539036/sb19-simula-at-wakas-ep/ |archive-date=June 7, 2025 |access-date=June 7, 2025 |newspaper=Inquirer |language=en-PH}} Bandwagon{{'s}} Hidzir Junaini opined that "Dungka!" is a surprising track in the EP, while Bautista finds it as one of the tracks that stood out from Simula at Wakas.
Commercially, "Dungka!" was an entry for SB19 on record charts upon the release of Simula at Wakas. In the Philippines, the song entered two Billboard Philippines charts, debuting and peaking at number 21 on the Philippines Hot 100 and number 14 on the Top Philippine Songs during the week of May 10, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Saenz |first=Rome |date=May 7, 2025 |title=Every Song From SB19's Simula at Wakas Enter the Philippines Hot 100 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/every-song-from-sb19s-simula-at-wakas-enter-the-philippines-hot-100/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250605161243/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/every-song-from-sb19s-simula-at-wakas-enter-the-philippines-hot-100/ |archive-date=June 5, 2025 |access-date=June 5, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH |issn=2984-9861}} In the same week, the song debuted and peaked at number seven on Billboard{{'s}} World Digital Song Sales chart, marking their third entry on the chart, following "Gento" (2023) and "Dam" (2025).
Music video and promotion
Kerbs Balagtas directed the accompanying music video for "Dungka!",{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2025 |title=SB19 Surprises Fans with Release of Music Videos for 'Dungka', 'Time' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/4/25/sb19-surprises-fans-with-release-of-music-videos-for-dungka-time-1529 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250425112240/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/4/25/sb19-surprises-fans-with-release-of-music-videos-for-dungka-time-1529 |archive-date=April 25, 2025 |access-date=April 25, 2025 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |language=en-PH}} which was surprise-released on April 25, 2025, on YouTube, the same day as the release of Simula at Wakas.{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen |date=April 25, 2025 |title=SB19 Drops 3rd EP Simula at Wakas, 'Dungka' MV Features Vice Ganda, Maymay Entrata |url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2025/04/25/2438329/sb19-drops-3rd-ep-simula-wakas-dungka-mv-features-vice-ganda-maymay-entrata |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250605163137/https://www.philstar.com/music/2025/04/25/2438329/sb19-drops-3rd-ep-simula-wakas-dungka-mv-features-vice-ganda-maymay-entrata |archive-date=June 5, 2025 |access-date=June 5, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-PH}} The music video is themed around street credibility and is set in the chaotic streets of Metro Manila,{{Cite web |last=Pareño |first=Elijah |date=April 25, 2025 |title=5 Moments SB19 Rewrote the Rules of P-pop Worldbuilding |url=https://rollingstonephilippines.com/music/lists/5-moments-sb19-rewrote-p-pop-worldbuilding/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250606175322/https://rollingstonephilippines.com/music/lists/5-moments-sb19-rewrote-p-pop-worldbuilding/ |archive-date=June 6, 2025 |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=Rolling Stone Philippines |language=en-PH}} depicting SB19 showing their allegiance to the local community. They were circumventing around the antagonist, played by social media personality Ghost Wrecker, who taunts and threatens the locals, with people later coming together to oppose him.{{Cite web |last1=Liong |first1=Janelle |last2=Adel |first2=Rosette |date=April 25, 2025 |title=Who's Who: Celebrities, Social Media Personalities in SB19's 'Dungka' MV |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/videos/2025/04/25/295468/whos-who-celebrities-social-media-personalities-in-sb19s-dungka-mv/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250606180334/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/videos/2025/04/25/295468/whos-who-celebrities-social-media-personalities-in-sb19s-dungka-mv/ |archive-date=June 6, 2025 |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-PH}} The video also showed activities relevant to the Filipino culture, including Zumba, street food, activism, street basketball, karaoke, ten-twenty,{{Cite web |last=Roque |first=Nika |date=April 25, 2025 |title=SB19's 'Dungka!' Music Video Features Cameos from Vice Ganda, Sassa Gurl, Pat and Agnes, and More! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/943935/sb19-s-dungka-music-video-features-cameos-from-vice-ganda-sassa-gurl-pat-and-agnes-and-mor/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250426152241/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/943935/sb19-s-dungka-music-video-features-cameos-from-vice-ganda-sassa-gurl-pat-and-agnes-and-mor/story/ |archive-date=April 26, 2025 |access-date=April 26, 2025 |publisher=GMA Integrated News |language=en-PH}} and band members participating in a battle rap. The group also gathered together to raise social awareness, raising posters and signs with text including "Iangat ang sining na Pilipino" ({{Literal translation|Elevate Filipino art}}) and "Sining ang sandata sa kulturang mapagpalaya" ({{Literal translation|Art is the weapon in a liberating culture}}).
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The music video received favorable reviews for depicting Filipino culture. It was regarded as a tribute to individuality, community, diversity, and everyday life, while calling out negativity and raising one's voice for change. Writers highlighted a scene from the video where the antagonist was eating a crab, which they interpreted as a symbol for crab mentality among people. The video featured a large number of celebrity cameos,{{Cite web |last=Geli |first=Bianca |date=April 26, 2025 |title=SB19 Has a Star-Studded MV for 'Dungka!' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/23647/sb19-has-a-star-studded-mv-for-dungka/photo/324202/vice-ganda |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607170811/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/23647/sb19-has-a-star-studded-mv-for-dungka/photo/324202/vice-ganda |archive-date=June 7, 2025 |access-date=June 7, 2025 |publisher=GMA Network |language=en-PH}} with Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila considering it the band's "most star-studded music video". Aside from Ghost Wrecker, the ensemble cast includes comedian Vice Ganda, actress and singer Maymay Entrata, Ben&Ben members Pat Lasaten and Agnes Reoma, rappers Shehyee and Smugglaz, cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao, gamer Jayat, and social media personalities Kween Yasmin, Malupiton, Mimiyuuuh, and Sassa Gurl, all of whom the band had collaborated with to help spread a message about diversity and uniqueness among people, including those in the LGBTQ community.
SB19 promoted "Dungka!" with live performances. Following the release of the EP on April 25, the band arranged a flash mob in Taguig and performed the song with "Dam".{{Cite web |last=Nicart |first=Lyka |date=April 28, 2025 |title=SB19 Surprises Fans with Flash Mob Performances |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/04/28/2438774/sb19-surprises-fans-flash-mob-performances |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250602172244/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/04/28/2438774/sb19-surprises-fans-flash-mob-performances |archive-date=June 2, 2025 |access-date=June 2, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-PH}} The group followed it with a television performance of the song on April 26 during their appearance on the variety show It's Showtime.{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2025 |title=Truly, the Kings of P-pop! |url=https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSTAR/posts/pfbid02NqJ8xMEQ7Ch6PrkE6xC4PBr1eqXLkcSRygANgoctpdWaz33wgsGtWqmPVr7R7611l |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250426152754/https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSTAR/posts/pfbid02NqJ8xMEQ7Ch6PrkE6xC4PBr1eqXLkcSRygANgoctpdWaz33wgsGtWqmPVr7R7611l |archive-date=April 26, 2025 |access-date=April 26, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-PH |via=Facebook}} On May 7, they appeared on the Wish 107.5 Bus, where they performed a three-song set list comprising "Dungka!".{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2025 |title=SB19 Makes Historical Return on the Wish Bus! |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/19/sb19-makes-historical-return-on-the-wish-bus-2257 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250603105129/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/19/sb19-makes-historical-return-on-the-wish-bus-2257 |archive-date=June 3, 2025 |access-date=June 3, 2025 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |language=en-PH}} In support of the EP, SB19 embarked on their third world tour, the Simula at Wakas World Tour (2025), with the song included on its set list.{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |date=June 1, 2025 |title=SB19 Kicks Off 'Simula at Wakas' World Tour with Sold-Out Philippine Arena Show |url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2025/06/01/2447431/sb19-kicks-simula-wakas-world-tour-sold-out-philippine-arena-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250602170943/https://www.philstar.com/music/2025/06/01/2447431/sb19-kicks-simula-wakas-world-tour-sold-out-philippine-arena-show |archive-date=June 2, 2025 |access-date=June 2, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-PH}}
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Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from the song's music video.
- SB19{{Spaced en dash}}vocals
- W3{{Spaced en dash}}additional vocals
- John Paulo Nase{{Spaced en dash}}songwriter, producer, mixing, mastering
- Joshua Daniel Nase{{Spaced en dash}}producer, mixing, mastering
Charts
= Weekly charts =
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| scope="row" |Philippines (Top P-pop Songs){{Cite web |date=June 7, 2025 |title=This Week's Top 10 P-Pop Songs on the #BillboardPHHot100 Chart. |url=https://www.facebook.com/billboardphofficial/posts/pfbid02QKbWJPethRprfzWN4GpKK8ixTDm9R4xoeyQg8ZQW4sV8zLx28NPuVzfuvbZ4k93dl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607042126/https://www.facebook.com/billboardphofficial/posts/pfbid02QKbWJPethRprfzWN4GpKK8ixTDm9R4xoeyQg8ZQW4sV8zLx28NPuVzfuvbZ4k93dl?rdid=Ga8ribYS8kbfuVGp |archive-date=June 7, 2025 |access-date=June 7, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH |via=Facebook}}
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