G22 (Filipino girl group)

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G22
Origin Quezon City, Philippines
Genres P-pop
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

Concerts

Showcase
Event NameDatesVenueLocationRef.
Locked and LoadedFebruary 25, 2024 Eton Centris Quezon City [12]
Fantopia Summer LiveApril 26, 2024 [a] Skydome, SM North EDSA Quezon City [13]
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 [14]
POPstival 2022October 21, 2022 CCP Complex Pasay [15]
Enhypen: Fun Meet in ManilaDecember 3, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [16]
Kpop Overpass ConcertJune 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 FestivalAugust 20, 2023 Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon City [20]
Masskara Festival 2023October 19, 2023Lacson Drive Bacolod [21]
Sinulog Festival 2024January 20–21, 2024SRP Grounds Cebu City [22]
Dinagyang Festival 2024January 27–28, 2024Valeria 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

YearAward(s)CategoryNominated WorkResultRefs.
2022TikTok Awards PhilippinesPPOP Group of the YearG22Nominated [25]
Asia Pinnacle AwardsRising P-pop Group of the YearWon [26]
2023Saludo Excellence AwardsPPOP Group of the YearWon [26]
Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave AwardsFavorite Rookie P-Pop GroupNominated [27]
PPOP AwardsTop Female Visual of the YearAlfeaWon [28]
2025 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Wish Pop Song of the Year"One Sided Love"Pending [29]

Notes

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

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