For other uses, see G22.
G22 | |
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Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
Genres | P-pop |
Years active | 2022 (2022)–present |
Labels | Cornerstone Entertainment Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
Members |
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Past members | Bianca |
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.
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!. In April 2022, The group has made their first live performance at the inaugural PPOPCON at Araneta Coliseum as an opening act performer. In December 2022, the group released a single Takin' Over as an official theme song of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022.
In September 2023, Cornerstone announced that Bianca will be leaving the group due to personal and family reasons.
Also in the same month, G22 released a rendition of musical artist Dionela's Musika as a trio after departure of Bianca.
In November 2023, G22 released a single Loka as an official theme song of a horror film Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme.
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.
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 | |
"Babalik" | ||||
"Defy" | ||||
"Takin' Over" | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
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"Boomerang" | 2023 | |||
"Musika" | ||||
"Loka" | ||||
"One Sided Love" | 2024 | |||
"I Hate Boys" | ||||
"Limitless" | Non-album promotional single |
Concerts
Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
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Locked and Loaded | February 25, 2024 | Eton Centris | Quezon City | |
Skydome, SM North EDSA | Quezon City |
Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
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2022 PPOPCON | April 10, 2022 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | |
Tugatog: Filipino Music Festival | July 15, 2022 | Mall of Asia Arena | Pasay | |
POPstival 2022 | October 21, 2022 | CCP Complex | Pasay | |
Enhypen: Fun Meet in Manila | December 3, 2022 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | |
Kpop Overpass Concert | June 11, 2023 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | |
2023 PPOPCON | July 16, 2023 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | |
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Festival | April 29, 2023 | Uptown Mall | Taguig | |
Truth Festival | August 20, 2023 | Quezon Memorial Circle | Quezon City | |
Masskara Festival 2023 | October 19, 2023 | Lacson Drive | Bacolod | |
Sinulog Festival 2024 | January 20–21, 2024 | SRP Grounds | Cebu City | |
Dinagyang Festival 2024 | January 27–28, 2024 | Valeria St. | Iloilo City | |
Pride PH Festival 2024: Love Laban 2 Everyone | June 22, 2024 | Quezon Memorial Circle | Quezon City |
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 | |
Asia Pinnacle Awards | Rising P-pop Group of the Year | Won | |||
2023 | Saludo Excellence Awards | PPOP Group of the Year | Won | ||
Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards | Favorite Rookie P-Pop Group | Nominated | |||
PPOP Awards | Top Female Visual of the Year | Alfea | Won | ||
2025 | Wish 107.5 Music Awards | Wish Pop Song of the Year | "One Sided Love" | Pending |
Notes
- Cancelled due to producer's failure to fulfill contract obligations
- Performance cancelled due to inclement weather
References
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (March 22, 2022). "P-pop group G22 shows girl power in debut". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
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- ^ "G22 takes over with release of Mutya ng Pilipinas theme song 'Takin' Over'". Manila Bulletin. December 11, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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- "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.
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