Santos Bravos (group)

Santos Bravos (group)

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| genre = [[Latin pop]]
| genre = [[Latin pop]]
| years_active = {{Start date|2025}}–present
| years_active = {{Start date|2025}}–present
| label = [[Hybe Latin America|HYBE Latin America]]
| label = [[Hybe Latin America]]
| website = [https://santosbravos.com/ santosbravos.com]
| website = [https://santosbravos.com/ santosbravos.com]
| current_members =
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'''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|HYBE Latin America]] in 2025 through [[Santos Bravos (series)|a self-titled reality series]]. They released their debut single "0%" on October 21, 2025, and their first extended play ''Dual'' on March 13th, 2026.
'''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 [[Santos Bravos (series)|a self-titled reality series]]. They released their debut single "0%" on October 21, 2025, and their first extended play ''Dual'' on March 13th, 2026.


== History ==
== History ==
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=== Formation and debut ===
=== Formation and debut ===
{{Main|Santos Bravos (series)}}
{{Main|Santos Bravos (series)}}
Santos Bravos was formed in 2025 by [[Hybe Latin America|HYBE Latin America]] through a self-titled reality series aimed at creating a [[Latin pop]] [[boy band]].{{Cite web |last=Xportsnews |date=August 15, 2025 |title=From Korea to Latin America, Hybe launches back-to-back boy band projects |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20250816/from-korea-to-latin-america-hybe-launches-back-to-back-boy-band-projects |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250816001413/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20250816/from-korea-to-latin-america-hybe-launches-back-to-back-boy-band-projects |archive-date=August 16, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[The Korea Times]] |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Thania |date=July 21, 2025 |title=HYBE Latin America Eyes Growth With Reality TV Push, Interactive Exhibits, and New Deals with Daddy Yankee and Morat |url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/hybe-latin-america-reality-tv-exhibit-daddy-yankee-morat-1236466183/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725013940/https://variety.com/2025/music/news/hybe-latin-america-reality-tv-exhibit-daddy-yankee-morat-1236466183/ |archive-date=July 25, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} The project brought contestants from 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.{{Cite web |last=Min-young |first=Kim |date=July 25, 2025 |title=HYBE to select its first Latin American band on competition show starting next month |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/640/0000073222 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250816022127/https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/640/0000073222 |archive-date=August 16, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]] |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=July 9, 2025 |title=Hybe Latin America Sets 'Santos Bravos' As Title Of Reality Series & Music Group: Meet The All-Male Cast Of Hopefuls |url=https://deadline.com/gallery/hybe-latin-america-santos-bravos-cast-photos/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |language=en-US}} 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 [[Korean idol|idol group]].{{Cite web |last=Arredondo |first=Natalie |date=October 23, 2025 |title=Estos son los integrantes oficiales de Santos Bravos |url=https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/musica/santos-bravos-integrantes-oficiales-primer-grupo-hybe-latin-america |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Milenio]] |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Palomino |first=Ester |date=October 22, 2025 |title=Todo sobre los integrantes de Santos Bravos: quiénes forman la boyband latina que está dando que hablar en redes sociales |url=https://www.infobae.com/entretenimiento/2025/10/22/todo-sobre-los-integrantes-de-santos-bravos-quienes-forman-la-boyband-latina-que-esta-dando-que-hablar-en-redes-sociales/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Infobae]] |language=es-ES}}{{Cite web |last=Osen |date=November 20, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos: HYBE's K-Pop-Latin Global Debut |url=https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/11/20/53IBWADA6FCWVESC5BSPK6243U/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[The Chosun Ilbo|The Chosun Daily]] |language=en}}
Santos Bravos was formed in 2025 by [[Hybe Latin America]] through a self-titled reality series aimed at creating a [[Latin pop]] [[boy band]].{{Cite web |last=Xportsnews |date=August 15, 2025 |title=From Korea to Latin America, Hybe launches back-to-back boy band projects |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20250816/from-korea-to-latin-america-hybe-launches-back-to-back-boy-band-projects |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250816001413/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20250816/from-korea-to-latin-america-hybe-launches-back-to-back-boy-band-projects |archive-date=August 16, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[The Korea Times]] |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Thania |date=July 21, 2025 |title=HYBE Latin America Eyes Growth With Reality TV Push, Interactive Exhibits, and New Deals with Daddy Yankee and Morat |url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/hybe-latin-america-reality-tv-exhibit-daddy-yankee-morat-1236466183/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725013940/https://variety.com/2025/music/news/hybe-latin-america-reality-tv-exhibit-daddy-yankee-morat-1236466183/ |archive-date=July 25, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} The project brought contestants from 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.{{Cite web |last=Min-young |first=Kim |date=July 25, 2025 |title=HYBE to select its first Latin American band on competition show starting next month |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/640/0000073222 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250816022127/https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/640/0000073222 |archive-date=August 16, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]] |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=July 9, 2025 |title=Hybe Latin America Sets 'Santos Bravos' As Title Of Reality Series & Music Group: Meet The All-Male Cast Of Hopefuls |url=https://deadline.com/gallery/hybe-latin-america-santos-bravos-cast-photos/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |language=en-US}} 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 [[Korean idol|idol group]].{{Cite web |last=Arredondo |first=Natalie |date=October 23, 2025 |title=Estos son los integrantes oficiales de Santos Bravos |url=https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/musica/santos-bravos-integrantes-oficiales-primer-grupo-hybe-latin-america |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Milenio]] |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Palomino |first=Ester |date=October 22, 2025 |title=Todo sobre los integrantes de Santos Bravos: quiénes forman la boyband latina que está dando que hablar en redes sociales |url=https://www.infobae.com/entretenimiento/2025/10/22/todo-sobre-los-integrantes-de-santos-bravos-quienes-forman-la-boyband-latina-que-esta-dando-que-hablar-en-redes-sociales/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Infobae]] |language=es-ES}}{{Cite web |last=Osen |date=November 20, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos: HYBE's K-Pop-Latin Global Debut |url=https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/11/20/53IBWADA6FCWVESC5BSPK6243U/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[The Chosun Ilbo|The Chosun Daily]] |language=en}}


On October 21, 2025, Santos Bravos made their official debut during a concert at the [[Auditorio Nacional (Mexico)|Auditorio Nacional]] in [[Mexico City]], which also served as the final episode of the competition series.{{Cite web |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=September 18, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos, Hybe Latin America's First Latin Pop Group, Will Make Its Debut With Free Concert in Mexico: Here's the Date |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/santos-bravos-free-concert-mexico-city-date-debut-1236068712/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=October 10, 2025 |title=Inside Santos Bravos, HYBE's First Latin Male Pop Group Built on the 'Desire to Offer Something Different and Disruptive' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/santos-bravos-hybe-interview-1236085511/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}} During the event, the finalists performed a selection of songs developed throughout the training period, including [[Cover version|covers]] and original material. The group then performed their debut single, "0%", marking their first appearance as an official recording and performing act.{{Cite web |last=Zubiría |first=María Paz|date=November 17, 2025|title=Meet Santos Bravos, HYBE´s First Latin Boyband |url=https://thatfangirllife.com/2025/11/meet-santos-bravos-hybes-first-latin-boyband/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=That Fangirl Life}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Osen |date=December 19, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos release debut single 0% with vibrant Mexico City music video |url=https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2025/12/19/3DJDAU3JMFFTVL3REUCBOR7QZM/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Chosun Biz]] |language=en}} 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."{{Cite news |last=Yu-mi |first=Ha |date=December 19, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos, HYBE's First Latin Boy Band, Debuts with '0%' MV |url=https://www.k-ennews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=11635 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251221033243/https://www.k-ennews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=11635 |archive-date=December 21, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |work=K-en News |language=en}}
On October 21, 2025, Santos Bravos made their official debut during a concert at the [[Auditorio Nacional (Mexico)|Auditorio Nacional]] in [[Mexico City]], which also served as the final episode of the competition series.{{Cite web |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=September 18, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos, Hybe Latin America's First Latin Pop Group, Will Make Its Debut With Free Concert in Mexico: Here's the Date |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/santos-bravos-free-concert-mexico-city-date-debut-1236068712/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=October 10, 2025 |title=Inside Santos Bravos, HYBE's First Latin Male Pop Group Built on the 'Desire to Offer Something Different and Disruptive' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/santos-bravos-hybe-interview-1236085511/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}} During the event, the finalists performed a selection of songs developed throughout the training period, including [[Cover version|covers]] and original material. The group then performed their debut single, "0%", marking their first appearance as an official recording and performing act.{{Cite web |last=Zubiría |first=María Paz|date=November 17, 2025|title=Meet Santos Bravos, HYBE´s First Latin Boyband |url=https://thatfangirllife.com/2025/11/meet-santos-bravos-hybes-first-latin-boyband/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=That Fangirl Life}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Osen |date=December 19, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos release debut single 0% with vibrant Mexico City music video |url=https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2025/12/19/3DJDAU3JMFFTVL3REUCBOR7QZM/ |access-date=February 10, 2026 |website=[[Chosun Biz]] |language=en}} 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."{{Cite news |last=Yu-mi |first=Ha |date=December 19, 2025 |title=Santos Bravos, HYBE's First Latin Boy Band, Debuts with '0%' MV |url=https://www.k-ennews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=11635 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251221033243/https://www.k-ennews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=11635 |archive-date=December 21, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2026 |work=K-en News |language=en}}
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* Released: March 13, 2026
* Released: March 13, 2026
* Label: [[Hybe Latin America|HYBE Latin America]]
* Label: [[Hybe Latin America]]
* Formats: [[Music download|Digital download]], [[Streaming media|streaming]]
* Formats: [[Music download|Digital download]], [[Streaming media|streaming]]
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{{Hidden|Tracklist|# "0%"