Santos Bravos (group)

Santos Bravos
OriginMexico City, Mexico
GenresLatin pop
Years active2025 (2025)–present
LabelHYBE Latin America
Members
  • Alejandro Aramburú
  • Drew Venegas
  • Gabi Bermúdez
  • Kauê Penna
  • Kenneth Lavíll
Websitesantosbravos.com

Santos Bravos is a Latin American boy band based in Mexico City, consisting of five members: Alejandro Aramburú, Drew Venegas, Gabi Bermúdez, Kauê Penna, and Kenneth Lavíll. With members from Peru, the United States, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Mexico, Santos Bravos was formed by HYBE Latin America in 2025 through a self-titled reality series. They released their debut single "0%" on October 21st, 2025, and their first extended play Dual on March 13th, 2026.

History

Formation and debut

Main article: Santos Bravos (series)

Santos Bravos was formed in 2025 by HYBE Latin America through a self-titled reality series aimed at creating a new Latin pop boy band.[1][2] The project brought together contestants from different Latin American countries and the United States, who underwent a structured selection process that included vocal, dance, and performance evaluations, as well as group challenges designed to assess chemistry and versatility. Throughout the series, the participants received training and mentorship under the direction of Hybe Latin America, following a development model similar to other idol survival programs.[3][4] At the conclusion of the competition, five members—Alejandro Aramburú, Drew Venegas, Gabi Bermúdez, Kauê Penna, and Kenneth Lavíll—were selected to form the final lineup, marking the launch of Hybe Latin America's first Latin male pop group.[5][6][7]

On October 21, 2025, Santos Bravos made their official debut during a concert held at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, which also served as the final episode of the competition series.[8][9] During the event, the finalists performed a selection of songs developed throughout the training period, including covers and original material. The group then performed their debut single, "0%", marking their first appearance as an official recording and performing act.[10]

The single "0%" was released on the day of the group's debut, and its music video, filmed in Mexico City, was released on December 18.[11] Ha Yu-Mi of K-en News described the track as "a high-tempo Latin pop song layered with pulsing beats, bold basslines, slick electronic sounds, and an addictive chorus."[12] On November 25, a Brazilian Portuguese version of "0%" was released.[13][14]

2026–present: Dual

In late January 2026, Santos Bravos released the single "KAWASAKI".[15] The members described the song as offering a different perspective on their debut single, characterizing it as "more energetic, bolder in style, and more dance-oriented."[a][16] The music video was released a few days later, following the group's performance during Paris Fashion Week.[17] A remix of "KAWASAKI" with Japanese group &TEAM was released place on February 20. They first performed "KAWASAKI" live at the Lo Nuestro Awards, where the group celebrated their nomination for "Male New Artist of the Year".

On March 13, Santos Bravos released their first extended play (EP) Dual, with six tracks, including four new songs.[18][19] They also launched the documentary series detrás de Dual, which features weekly episodes on Spotify and YouTube. The series showcases the group's journey from their debut to the creation of their EP.

Members

  • Alejandro Aramburú
  • Drew Venegas - Leader
  • Gabi Bermúdez
  • Kauê Penna
  • Kenneth Lavíll

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Dual
Tracklist
  1. "0%"
  2. "WOW"
  3. "MHM"
  4. "KAWASAKI"
  5. "VELOCIDADE"
  6. "FE"

Singles

Title Year Album
"0%" 2025 Dual
"0%" (Portuguese version) Non-album single
"KAWASAKI" 2026 Dual
"KAWASAKI" (&TEAM Remix) Non-album single

Videography

Music videos

Title Year Version Album / EP Director(s) Ref.
2025 "0%" Dual Ferina [20]
2026 "KAWASAKI" 91 Rules [21]
Performance Video [22]
"KAWASAKI" (&TEAM Remix) Lyric Video Non-album single [23]
"MHM" Dual Alejandro Bernal [24]

Filmography

Reality shows

Year Title Notes Ref.
2025 Santos Bravos: La Serie Survival show determining Santos Bravos members [25]

Live performances

Festivals

Date Event Venue City Country Ref.
March 20, 2026 Estéreo Picnic Festival Simón Bolívar Park Bogotá Colombia [26]
March 29, 2026 Tecate Pa'l Norte Fundidora Park Monterrey Mexico
May 1, 2026 Empire Music Festival Finca El Jocotillo Guatemala City Guatemala [27]
May 16-17, 2026 Tecate Emblema Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Mexico City Mexico [28]

Fan meetings

Title Date Venue City Country Ref.
Sesión DUAL May 24, 2026 Duomo Costa 21 Lima Perú [29]
May 28, 2026 Cine Joia São Paulo Brasil

Other events

Date Event Venue City Country Ref.
January 23, 2026 Paris Fashion Week Dojo de París Paris Francia [30]
February 19, 2026 Premio Lo Nuestro Kaseya Center Miami United States [31]

Awards and nominations

Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
Premio Lo Nuestro 2026 Santos Bravos Male New Artist of the Year Nominated [32]

Notes

  1. ^ Spanish Original: "Muy energética, con una vibe más brava, con más potencia, más para bailar."

References

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  2. ^ Garcia, Thania (July 21, 2025). "HYBE Latin America Eyes Growth With Reality TV Push, Interactive Exhibits, and New Deals with Daddy Yankee and Morat". Variety. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  3. ^ Min-young, Kim (July 25, 2025). "HYBE to select its first Latin American band on competition show starting next month". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 16, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  4. ^ Tinoco, Armando (July 9, 2025). "Hybe Latin America Sets 'Santos Bravos' As Title Of Reality Series & Music Group: Meet The All-Male Cast Of Hopefuls". Deadline. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  5. ^ Arredondo, Natalie (October 23, 2025). "Estos son los integrantes oficiales de Santos Bravos". Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  6. ^ Palomino, Ester (October 22, 2025). "Todo sobre los integrantes de Santos Bravos: quiénes forman la boyband latina que está dando que hablar en redes sociales". Infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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  8. ^ Flores, Griselda (September 18, 2025). "Santos Bravos, Hybe Latin America's First Latin Pop Group, Will Make Its Debut With Free Concert in Mexico: Here's the Date". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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  13. ^ Santana, Caroline (November 25, 2025). ""Santos Bravos" lançam versão em Português de "0%"". Hit Magazine (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  14. ^ Ferreira, Arthur. "HYBE estreia seu primeiro grupo latino: conheça o Santos Bravos". Capricho (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  15. ^ KAWASAKI - Single by SANTOS BRAVOS on Apple Music, January 30, 2026, retrieved February 10, 2026
  16. ^ Rangel, Valeria (February 6, 2026). "SANTOS BRAVOS pisa el acelerador y muestra su lado más bravo con 'Kawasaki'". Publimetro México (in Spanish). Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  17. ^ "SANTOS BRAVOS falam sobre moda e novo lançamento, 'KAWASAKI'". Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  18. ^ 연합뉴스 (March 6, 2026). "Hybe's Latin group SANTOS BRAVOS to release 1st mini album 'DUAL'". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  19. ^ 13.03.2026 EP “Dual” #SANTOSBRAVOS #STBV_DUAL #HYBE #HYBELatinAmerica. Retrieved March 7, 2026 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ HYBE LABELS (December 18, 2025). SANTOS BRAVOS “0%” Official MV. Retrieved March 12, 2026 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ HYBE LABELS (February 12, 2026). SANTOS BRAVOS "KAWASAKI" Official MV. Retrieved March 13, 2026 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ HYBE LABELS (January 29, 2026). SANTOS BRAVOS “KAWASAKI” Performance Video. Retrieved March 22, 2026 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ HYBE LABELS (February 19, 2026). SANTOS BRAVOS “KAWASAKI (&TEAM Remix)” Lyric Video. Retrieved March 22, 2026 – via YouTube.
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  27. ^ "SANTOS BRAVOS join the lineup for EMPIRE Music Festival 2026". weverse.io. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  28. ^ "SANTOS BRAVOS joins the lineup for Tecate Emblema Festival". weverse.io. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  29. ^ "SANTOS BRAVOS 'SESIÓN DUAL' in Peru & Brazil". weverse.io. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  30. ^ RPP Noticias (January 20, 2026). Santos Bravos fue invitado a París Fashion Week 2026 por Willy Chavarría | SEGMENTO #MuchaModa. Retrieved March 22, 2026 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ SANTOS BRAVOS (March 2, 2026). SANTOS BRAVOS - Premio Lo Nuestro 2026 I Behind the scenes. Retrieved March 13, 2026 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ Roiz, Jessica (January 13, 2026). "Bad Bunny, Carín León, Myke Towers & Rauw Alejandro Lead 2026 Premio Lo Nuestro Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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