G22 (Filipino girl group)

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G22
Origin Quezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active2022 (2022)–present
LabelsCornerstone Entertainment
Republic Records Philippines
(UMG Philippines)
Members
  • AJ
  • Alfea
  • Jaz
Past membersBianca

G22 is a Filipino girl group formed in 2022 by Cornerstone Entertainment. Tagged as "P-pop's Female Alphas", the group is composed of 3 members: AJ, Alfea, and Jaz. [1]

Contents

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 guesting

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

Discography

List of singles showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbumLabelRef.
"Bang"2022Non-album singleCS 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"
"Limitless"Non-album promotional single
"Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban"2025Non-album single [12]
"Filipina Queen"

Concerts

Showcase
Event NameDatesVenueLocationRef.
Locked and LoadedFebruary 25, 2024 Eton Centris Quezon City [13]
Fantopia Summer LiveApril 26, 2024 [a] Skydome, SM North EDSA Quezon City [14]
Concert participations
Event NameDatesVenueLocationRef.
2022 PPOPCON April 10, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [2]
Tugatog: Filipino Music FestivalJuly 15, 2022 Mall of Asia Arena Pasay [15]
POPstival 2022October 21, 2022 CCP Complex Pasay [16]
Enhypen: Fun Meet in ManilaDecember 3, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [17]
Kpop Overpass ConcertJune 11, 2023 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [18]
2023 PPOPCON July 16, 2023 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [19]
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Festival April 29, 2023 Uptown Mall Taguig [20]
Truth FestivalAugust 20, 2023 Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon City [21]
MassKara Festival 2023October 19, 2023Lacson Drive Bacolod [22]
Sinulog Festival 2024January 20–21, 2024SRP Grounds Cebu City [23]
Dinagyang Festival 2024January 27–28, 2024Valeria St. Iloilo City [24]
Pride PH Festival 2024: Love Laban 2 Everyone [b] June 22, 2024 Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon City [25]

Awards and nominations

Award(s)YearCategoryNominated WorkResultRefs.
TikTok Awards Philippines2022PPOP Group of the YearG22Nominated [26]
Asia Pinnacle AwardsRising P-pop Group of the YearWon [27]
Saludo Excellence Awards2023PPOP Group of the YearWon [27]
Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave AwardsFavorite Rookie P-Pop GroupNominated [28]
PPOP AwardsTop Female Visual of the YearAlfeaWon [29]
Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2025Wish Pop Song of the Year"One Sided Love"Nominated [30]

Notes

  1. ↑ Cancelled due to producer's failure to fulfill contract obligations
  2. ↑ Performance cancelled due to inclement weather

References

  1. 1 2 3 Pagulong, Charmie Joy (March 22, 2022). "P-pop group G22 shows girl power in debut". Philippine Star . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Abad, Ysa (March 8, 2022). "2022 PPOPCON promises to give fans the 'time of their lives'". Rappler . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "G22 takes over with release of Mutya ng Pilipinas theme song 'Takin' Over'". Manila Bulletin . December 11, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  4. ↑ @cornerstone_ofc (September 15, 2023). "ANNOUNCEMENT RE: G22" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. 1 2 "P-Pop girl group G22 marks new era as a trio with 'Musika'". Cornerstone Entertainment. September 25, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. 1 2 Deala, Joanna (November 26, 2023). "P-pop group G22 bares true feelings in new song 'Loka'". Republic Asia. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Llemit, Kathleen (April 27, 2024). "P-pop groups BINI, G22 shine on Chinese idol show". Philippine Star . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  8. ↑ Domingo, Danielle (May 20, 2022). "G22 Follows Up Debut Single with New Track, "Babalik"". Myx . Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ "G22's "Defy" is empowering alpha ladies everywhere". BusinessMirror . October 17, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ "PPop's female alphas, G22, return with explosive single "Boomerang" for their first anniversary". Cornerstone Entertainment. February 24, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ Adriatico, Abigail (April 28, 2024). "P-pop girl group G22 releases MV for 'One Sided Love'". Manila Standard . Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ Go, Mayks (February 25, 2025). "G22 Showcase Their Fighting Spirit With Upcoming New Single "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban"". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  13. ↑ Fernandez, Mikoy (February 27, 2024). "G22 celebrates 2nd anniversary". Cornerstone Entertainment. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  14. ↑ Rebaño, Christian (April 10, 2024). "Get Ready to Groove: Fantopia Summer Live 2024". Wazzup PH. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Tugatog fest: MNL48, BINI, BGYO to perform at MOA Arena". ABS-CBN News . April 13, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  16. ↑ Bernardo, Jaehwa (August 28, 2022). "The K-pop acts coming to Manila for Popstival 2022". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  17. ↑ Basbas, Franchesca (October 10, 2022). "ENHYPEN to hold "fun meet" in Manila this December". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ "Heads up, P-pop fans! 2023 PPOPCON is slated in March". ABS-CBN News . January 31, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  20. ↑ Lebya, Olmin (April 21, 2023). "Stage set for World Cup Draw Festival". Philippine Star . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  21. ↑ Filoteo, Marielle (August 21, 2023). "The Truth Festival 2023 puts OPM at the forefront". Philippine Star . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  22. ↑ Titong, Reymun (October 5, 2023). "MassKara 2023 grand countdown salubong set midnight of October 6". Rappler . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Geared up for Sinulog 2024! See you, Cebu!". G22. January 16, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024– via Facebook.
  24. ↑ "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.
  25. ↑ 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.
  26. ↑ "TikTok PH Awards 2022: SB19, BINI, BGYO, MNL48 win TikTok PPOP Group of the Year" . Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  27. 1 2 "Bullets! Grabe! It still feels surreal!". G22. October 20, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024– via Facebook.
  28. ↑ "HERE ARE THE NOMINEES FOR BIG, BOLD, BRAVE AWARDS: WE'RE H3RE". Nylon Ma ila. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  29. ↑ Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  30. ↑ "10th Wish Music Awards: Official Nominees". Wish 107.5 . October 30, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
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