{{Short description|Filipino boy band}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Pluus | image = PLUUS in 2024.png | image_size = | image_upright = | landscape = yes | caption = PLUUS in 2024 | origin = Manila, Philippines | genre = {{hlist| P-pop | Ballad}} | years_active = {{start date|2023}}–present | label = {{hlist|SBTown|Universal Philippines}} | website = | current_members = {{ubl|Theo|Gab|Justin|Yen|Haro|JL}} }}
'''Pluus''' (pronounced "plus"; stylized in all caps) is a Filipino boy band under SBTown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anoc |first=Aimee |title=Amazing facts about the SBTown's newest P-pop boy group, PLUUS |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/17305/amazing-facts-about-the-sbtowns-newest-p-pop-boy-group-pluus/photo |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> The group currently consists of Theo, Gab, Justin, Yen, Haro and JL. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Olaguera |first=Chriselle |date=April 4, 2023 |title=Meet PLUUS, SBTown's latest P-pop boy group |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/172526/pluus-sbtown-ppop-boy-group-a5254-20230404 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418101624/https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/172526/pluus-sbtown-ppop-boy-group-a5254-20230404 |archive-date=2023-04-18 |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-06 |title=JL Gaspar bids farewell to P-pop group PLUUS with heartfelt 'Alon' ahead of K-pop debut — listen |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/jl-gaspar-bids-farewell-to-p-pop-group-pluus-with-heartfelt-alon-ahead-of-k-pop-debut-listen |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=JL Gaspar bids farewell to P-pop group PLUUS with heartfelt 'Alon' ahead of K-pop debut — listen {{!}} Bandwagon {{!}} Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. |language=en}}</ref> The group debuted on March 31, 2023, with the release of their debut mini album ''Pluus +.Y.M'' featuring three singles: "Amigo"," "My Time"," and "Cross My Heart".
==Name== The name of the group came from the combination of the words "plus" and "us" which means that PLUUS and its fandom are together in this journey from the start and will continue to stick together for a long time and that the boys will be here to add good things in their life.<ref name="manilastandard">{{Cite web |last=Standard |first=Manila |date=2023-04-01 |title=Pluus: P-Pop's newest boy group |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314319063/pluus-p-pops-newest-boy-group.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418102122/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314319063/pluus-p-pops-newest-boy-group.html |archive-date=2023-04-18 |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=SBTown's PLUUS holds debut showcase |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/04/13/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/sbtowns-pluus-holds-debut-showcase/1886760 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415072518/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/04/13/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/sbtowns-pluus-holds-debut-showcase/1886760 |archive-date=2023-04-15 |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}</ref> Their official greeting is “Always… Plus Us! We are Pluus!”<ref>https://kpopsingers.com/pluus-members-group-profile/</ref>
==Members== The group consists of six members. Pluus lacks predetermined positions, with the role of leader being placed in rotation among members.<ref name="philstar">{{Cite web |last=Pagulong |first=Charmie Joy |title=New boy group PLUUS honored to join 'rise of P-pop' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/04/22/2260663/new-boy-group-pluus-honored-join-rise-p-pop |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2023-07-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705020941/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/04/22/2260663/new-boy-group-pluus-honored-join-rise-p-pop |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Current members === * Theo * Gab * Justin * Yen * Haro * JL
==Filmography== ===Television shows=== {| class="wikitable" |+ |- ! Year !! Program !! Network !! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | rowspan="9" |2023 || ''TiktoClock'' | rowspan="3" | GMA|| |- | ''Unang Hirit''|| |- |''All-Out Sundays'' | |- | ''ASAP'' | ABS-CBN | |- |''All-Out Sundays'' |GMA|| |- |''It's Showtime'' | rowspan="2" | ABS-CBN | |- | ''I Can See Your Voice'' |<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 3, 2023|title=PLUUS feat. Eh Kasuy Bata! • I Can See Your Voice PH|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/icsyv/videos/pluus-naka-duet-si-eh-kasuy-bata-350650|access-date=2023-09-04|website=ABS-CBN Entertainment|archive-date=2023-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903223006/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/icsyv/videos/pluus-naka-duet-si-eh-kasuy-bata-350650|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |''CNN Philippines'' |CNN | |- | ''ASAP''|| ABS-CBN |- | rowspan="1" |2024-2025 || ''Universe League'' (JL only) || SBS|| |}
== Discography == ===Mini album=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" style="width:10em;" |Title ! scope="col" style="width:18em;" |Album Details |- ! scope="row" |'''PLUUS +.Y.M.''' <ref>{{Cite web |last=The Freeman |date=April 18, 2023 |title=New P-pop group PLUUS releases mini-album |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2023/04/18/2259793/new-p-pop-group-pluus-releases-mini-album |website=The Freeman |language=en |access-date=January 25, 2024 |archive-date=January 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125031926/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2023/04/18/2259793/new-p-pop-group-pluus-releases-mini-album |url-status=live }}</ref> | * Released: March 31, 2023 <span style="font-size:85%;">(PH)</span> * Label: Universal Records * Format: CD, digital download, streaming {{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "Amigo"|2. "My Time"|3. "Cross My Heart"|}} |}
===Singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="1" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" | Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1" | Album ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" | "Amigo" | rowspan="5" |2023 | rowspan="3" |PLUUS +.Y.M. | |- ! scope="row" | "My Time" | |- ! scope="row" | "Cross My Heart" | |- ! scope="row" | "Missing You" |rowspan ="2" | Non-Album Single |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manila Bulletin Entertainment |date=August 23, 2023<!-- 12:48 PM--> |title=PLUUS is longing for a lost love in new heartbreak ballad 'Missing You' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/22/pluus-is-longing-for-a-lost-love-in-new-heartbreak-ballad-missing-you |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Shining Star" | <ref>{{Cite web |last=The New Hue |date=November 23, 2023 |title=PLUUS Lights Up The P-Pop Scene With Latest Single "Shining Star" |url=https://www.thenewhueph.com/post/pluus-lights-up-the-p-pop-scene-with-latest-single-shining-star |access-date=January 25, 2024 |archive-date=January 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125031926/https://www.thenewhueph.com/post/pluus-lights-up-the-p-pop-scene-with-latest-single-shining-star |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Universe" | rowspan="2" |2024 | | |- ! scope="row" | "Summotion" | | |- ! colspan="4" | Collaboration |- ! scope="row" | "Maligaya Ang Pasko"<br>{{small|(YGIG)}} | 2023 | Non-Album Single |<ref name="com.ph">{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/9/p-pop-groups-ygig-and-pluus-collaborate-for-the-1st-time-for-christmas-single-maligaya-ang-pasko|website=mb.com.ph|title=P-Pop groups YGIG and PLUUS collaborate for the 1st time for Christmas single 'Maligaya Ang Pasko'|access-date=2024-01-25}}</ref> |}
==Videography== ===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ List of music videos, showing year released, and directors !Title !Year !Director(s) !Length !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" |"Amigo" | rowspan="6" | 2023 | Geong Seong Han |{{Duration|m=3|s=50}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=[PLUUS] 'AMIGO' Official MV |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=jIXG9aLsf7DAnJxT&v=bt00p7pGHDQ |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |"My Time" | Toothless Multimedia Production |{{Duration|m=4|s=11}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=[PLUUS] 'MY TIME' Official MV |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O27KQurTHAA |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |"Cross My Heart" | Geong Seong Han |{{Duration|m=3|s=45}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=[PLUUS] 'CROSS MY HEART' Official MV |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CMYDhkch4yk |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Missing You" | {{hlist| Yang Woong Jin | Kim Jeong Youp}} |{{Duration|m=4|s=31}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=[PLUUS] 'Missing You' Official MV |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdjxff2fkD4 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |"Shining Star" | Geong Seong Han |{{Duration|m=5|s=25}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=[PLUUS] 'SHINING STAR' Official MV |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5JPS_fYTPSo |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |"Maligaya Ang Pasko" | Marc Dabatian, Geong Seong Han |{{Duration|m=3|s=47}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=[SBTOWN] YGIG, PLUUS 'Maligaya Ang Pasko' Official MV |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=13v6wscnSug |via=YouTube}}</ref> |}
==Concerts and live performances== {| class="wikitable" |+ Showcases |- ! Year !! Date !! Event name !! Venue !! Location !! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2023 || March 31 || '''PLUUS +ime is Now''' || Power Mac Center Spotlight || Circuit Makati || <ref>{{Cite web |last=One Music PH Team |date=March 31, 2023 |title=SBTown’s Newest Boy Group PLUUS to Hold Debut Showcase, Their Time Is Now |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/onemusic/articles-news/sbtown-newest-boy-group-pluus-debut-showcase-19398 |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=One Music |language=en}}</ref>
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{| class="wikitable" |+ Concert Participation |- ! Event name !! Dates !! Venue !! Location !! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | '''Manila K-Town Water Concert!''' || April 30, 2023 || Remedios Circle|| Malate, Manila|| <ref name="manila">{{cite web|url=https://manila.gov.ph/1st-manila-k-town-water-concert/|website=manila.gov.ph|title=manila.gov.ph/1st-manila-k-town-water-concert/|access-date=2024-01-25}}</ref> |}
===Fan meetings=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Event name !! Dates !! Venue !! Location !! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | '''SUMmer PLUUStival''' || May 13, 2023 || SM North Edsa Sky Dome || Quezon City || <ref name="annyeongoppa">{{cite web|url=https://annyeongoppa.com/2023/02/20/ygig-successfully-held-1st-official-wego-meeting-heartstruck/|title=YGIG successfully held 1st official WeGo Meeting: Heartstruck|website=Annyeong Oppa|access-date=2024-01-25|archive-date=2023-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216065935/https://annyeongoppa.com/2023/02/20/ygig-successfully-held-1st-official-wego-meeting-heartstruck/|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
===Mall shows=== {| class="wikitable" ! width="25%" | Event ! width="20%" | Dates ! width="25%" | Venue ! width="25%" | Location ! width="5%" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |style="text-align:left;" rowspan="15" |'''WEGO SUM-All Tour''' |align="center"|April 29, 2023 |align="center"|Festival Alabang |Alabang, Muntinlupa | |- |align="center"|May 28, 2023 |align="center"| Robinsons Imus | Imus, Cavite | |- |align="center"|June 3, 2023 |align="center"|Ayala Malls Centrio |Cagayan de Oro | |- |align="center"|June 10, 2023 |align="center"|Robinsons Dasmariñas |Dasmariñas, Cavite | |- |align="center"|June 11, 2023 |align="center"|Robinsons Galleria South |San Pedro, Laguna | |- |align="center"|June 17, 2023 |align="center"|Robinsons Sta. Rosa |Santa Rosa, Laguna | |- |align="center"|June 24, 2023 |align="center"|SM City Cebu |Cebu | <ref name="loopme">{{cite web|url=https://www.loopme.ph/live-post/ls6zRARfFu6jdEZv|website=loopme.ph|title=SM City Cebu Happening|access-date=2024-01-25}}</ref> |- |align="center"|June 18, 2023 |align="center"|Robinsons Las Piñas |Las Piñas, Metro Manila | |- |align="center"|July 1, 2023 |align="center"| Robinsons General Trias | General Trias, Cavite | |- |align="center"|July 9, 2023 |align="center"| Robinsons Lipa | Batangas | |- |align="center"|August 13, 2023 |align="center"| Fisher Mall Malabon | Malabon | |- |align="center"|August 20, 2023 |align="center"| Fisher Mall Quezon Avenue | Quezon City | |- |align="center"|October 14, 2023 |align="center"| SM City Olongapo Central | Olongapo | |- |align="center"|November 18, 2023 |align="center"| Robinsons Antipolo | Antipolo | |- |align="center"|November 19, 2023 |align="center"| SM City Pampanga | Pampanga | |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center; width:100%" |+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category <!--List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same.--> ! scope="col" | Nominee / Work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" | Awit Award | rowspan="5" | 2023 | Favorite Group Artist | PLUUS | {{Nominated}} | |- ! scope="row" | Rawr Award | favorite group | PLUUS | {{Nominated}} | |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | Ppop Awards | New boy group of the year | PLUUS | {{Nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web | url=https://lifestyle.tribune.net.ph/still-the-kings-sb19-sweeps-8th-ppop-awards/ | title=Still the kings: SB19 sweeps 8th PPOP Awards | work=Daily Tribune | date=2 December 2022 | access-date=25 January 2024 | archive-date=2 March 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302054510/https://lifestyle.tribune.net.ph/still-the-kings-sb19-sweeps-8th-ppop-awards/ | url-status=live }}</ref> |- | Top Rising Group of the Year | PLUUS | {{Won}} | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Hicap |first=Jonathan |date=December 2, 2023 |title=Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/2/complete-list-of-winners-at-the-8th-philippine-pop-ppop-awards |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=mb.com.ph |language=en |archive-date=2023-12-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209161523/https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/2/complete-list-of-winners-at-the-8th-philippine-pop-ppop-awards |url-status=live }}</ref>
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==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{YouTube|channel=https://youtube.com/@pluus_official?si=5I2MNgeIRHyBM5nq|PLUUS}}
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