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Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
Genres | P-pop |
Years active | 2022 | –present
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Past members | Bianca |
Website | youtube |
G22 is a Filipino girl group formed in 2022 by Cornerstone Entertainment. The group is composed of 3 members: AJ, Alfea, and Jaz.[1]
History
2022–2023: Formation and Domestic Success
In February 2022, Cornerstone Entertainment launched a Pinoy pop girl group originally composed of four members, AJ Yape, Alfea Zulueta, Bianca Forro, and Jaz Henry, The group name G22 which was derived from Glock 22, a semi-automatic pistol in which connected with the debut single, Bang!.[1] In April 2022, The group has made their first live performance at the inaugural PPOPCON at Araneta Coliseum as an opening act performer.[2] In December 2022, the group released a single Takin' Over as an official theme song of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022.[3]
In September 2023, Cornerstone announced that Bianca will be leaving the group due to personal and family reasons. [4]
Also in the same month, G22 released a rendition of musical artist Dionela's Musika as a trio after departure of Bianca.[5]
In November 2023, G22 released a single Loka as an official theme song of a horror film Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme.[6]
2024–present: international success
In April 2024, G22 guested the Chinese reality show Show It All hosted by Lay Zhang of Exo, showcasing performances of "Babalik" and "Boomerang" alongside fellow P-pop girl group Bini.[7]
Members
- AJ - leader, rapper & vocalist
- Alfea - vocalist & dancer
- Jaz - vocalist
Discography
Title | Year | Album | Label | Ref. |
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"Bang" | 2022 | Non-album single | CS Music | [1] |
"Babalik" | [8] | |||
"Defy" | [9] | |||
"Takin' Over" | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
[3] | ||
"Boomerang" | 2023 | [10] | ||
"Musika" | [5] | |||
"Loka" | [6] | |||
"One Sided Love" | 2024 | [11] | ||
"I Hate Boys" |
Concerts
Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
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Locked and Loaded | February 25, 2024 | Eton Centris | Quezon City | [12] |
Skydome, SM North EDSA | Quezon City | [13] |
Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
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2022 PPOPCON | April 10, 2022 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | [2] |
Tugatog: Filipino Music Festival | July 15, 2022 | Mall of Asia Arena | Pasay | [14] |
POPstival 2022 | October 21, 2022 | CCP Complex | Pasay | [15] |
Enhypen: Fun Meet in Manila | December 3, 2022 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | [16] |
Kpop Overpass Concert | June 11, 2023 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | [17] |
2023 PPOPCON | July 16, 2023 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | [18] |
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Festival | April 29, 2023 | Uptown Mall | Taguig | [19] |
Truth Festival | August 20, 2023 | Quezon Memorial Circle | Quezon City | [20] |
Masskara Festival 2023 | October 19, 2023 | Lacson Drive | Bacolod | [21] |
Sinulog Festival 2024 | January 20–21, 2024 | SRP Grounds | Cebu City | [22] |
Dinagyang Festival 2024 | January 27–28, 2024 | Valeria St. | Iloilo City | [23] |
Pride PH Festival 2024: Love Laban 2 Everyone[b] | June 22, 2024 | Quezon Memorial Circle | Quezon City | [24] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award(s) | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Refs. |
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2022 | TikTok Awards Philippines | PPOP Group of the Year | G22 | Nominated | [25] |
Asia Pinnacle Awards | Rising P-pop Group of the Year | Won | [26] | ||
2023 | Saludo Excellence Awards | PPOP Group of the Year | Won | [26] | |
Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards | Favorite Rookie P-Pop Group | Nominated | [27] | ||
PPOP Awards | Top Female Visual of the Year | Alfea | Won | [28] |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c Pagulong, Charmie Joy (March 22, 2022). "P-pop group G22 shows girl power in debut". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Abad, Ysa (March 8, 2022). "2022 PPOPCON promises to give fans the 'time of their lives'". Rappler. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "G22 takes over with release of Mutya ng Pilipinas theme song 'Takin' Over'". Manila Bulletin. December 11, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ @cornerstone_ofc (September 15, 2023). "ANNOUNCEMENT RE: G22" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "P-Pop girl group G22 marks new era as a trio with 'Musika'". Cornerstone Entertainment. September 25, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Deala, Joanna (November 26, 2023). "P-pop group G22 bares true feelings in new song 'Loka'". Republic Asia. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (April 27, 2024). "P-pop groups BINI, G22 shine on Chinese idol show". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Domingo, Danielle (May 20, 2022). "G22 Follows Up Debut Single with New Track, "Babalik"". Myx. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "G22's "Defy" is empowering alpha ladies everywhere". BusinessMirror. October 17, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "PPop's female alphas, G22, return with explosive single "Boomerang" for their first anniversary". Cornerstone Entertainment. February 24, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ Adriatico, Abigail (April 28, 2024). "P-pop girl group G22 releases MV for 'One Sided Love'". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ Fernandez, Mikoy (February 27, 2024). "G22 celebrates 2nd anniversary". Cornerstone Entertainment. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Rebaño, Christian (April 10, 2024). "Get Ready to Groove: Fantopia Summer Live 2024". Wazzup PH. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Tugatog fest: MNL48, BINI, BGYO to perform at MOA Arena". ABS-CBN News. April 13, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Bernardo, Jaehwa (August 28, 2022). "The K-pop acts coming to Manila for Popstival 2022". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Basbas, Franchesca (October 10, 2022). "ENHYPEN to hold "fun meet" in Manila this December". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (June 15, 2023). "'Overpass' concert in Manila: A fun night with K-pop idols Baekhyun, B.I, Jeon Somi". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Heads up, P-pop fans! 2023 PPOPCON is slated in March". ABS-CBN News. January 31, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Lebya, Olmin (April 21, 2023). "Stage set for World Cup Draw Festival". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Filoteo, Marielle (August 21, 2023). "The Truth Festival 2023 puts OPM at the forefront". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Titong, Reymun (October 5, 2023). "MassKara 2023 grand countdown salubong set midnight of October 6". Rappler. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Geared up for Sinulog 2024! See you, Cebu!". G22. January 16, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Our first Dinagyang experience and we're so excited to come back already! Thank you Iloilo!". G22. January 27, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ Ranara, John Patrick (May 31, 2024). "Vice Ganda, BINI, Marina Summers, and more to perform at Pride PH's 'Love Laban' 2024 festival". Philippine Star Life. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "TikTok PH Awards 2022: SB19, BINI, BGYO, MNL48 win TikTok PPOP Group of the Year". Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Bullets! Grabe! It still feels surreal!". G22. October 20, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "HERE ARE THE NOMINEES FOR BIG, BOLD, BRAVE AWARDS: WE'RE H3RE". Nylon Ma ila. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 8, 2024.