G22 (Filipino girl group)

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G22
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
GenresP-pop
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels
Members
  • AJ
  • Alfea
  • Jaz
Past membersBianca
Websiteyoutube.com/@g22official

G22 is a three-member Filipino girl group formed in 2022 by Cornerstone Entertainment. The group is composed of AJ, Alfea, and Jaz.[1]

History[edit]

2022–2023: Formation and Domestic Success[edit]

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 September 2023, Cornerstone announced that Bianca will be leaving the group due to personal and family reasons. [3]

Also in the same month, G22 released a rendition of musical artist Dionela's Musika as a trio after departure of Bianca.[4]

2024–present: international success[edit]

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.[5]

Members[edit]

Current Members
Stage name Birth name Birthdate Position
AJ Angel Jermae Bantiling Yape (2002-08-10) August 10, 2002 (age 21) Leader, Rap, and Vocals
Alfea Alfea Marie Gonzalez Zulueta (2003-09-12) September 12, 2003 (age 20) Vocals, & Dance
Jaz Jasmine Therese Montemayor Henry (2004-06-19) June 19, 2004 (age 19) Vocals
Former Member
Stage name Birth name Birthdate Position
Bianca Bianca Paula Forro (2003-11-25) November 25, 2003 (age 20) Rap, and Dance

Discography[edit]

List of singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Label
"Bang" 2022 Non-album single CS Music
"Babalik"
"Defy"
"Takin' Over" Republic Records Philippines
(UMG Philippines)
"Boomerang" 2023
"Musika"
"Loka"
"One Sided Love" 2024
"I Hate Boys" 2024

Concerts[edit]

Showcase
Event Name Dates Venue Location Ref.
Locked and Loaded February 25, 2024 Eton Centris Quezon City [6]
Fantopia Summer Live April 26, 2024
Cancelled due to producer's failure to fulfill contract obligations		 Skydome, SM North EDSA Quezon City [7]
Concert participations
Event Name Dates Venue Location Ref.
2022 PPOPCON April 10, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [2]
Tugatog: Filipino Music Festival July 15, 2022 Mall of Asia Arena Pasay [8]
POPstival 2022 October 21, 2022 CCP Complex Pasay [9]
Enhyphen: Fun Meet in Manila December 3, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [10]
Kpop Overpass Concert June 11, 2023 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [11]
2023 PPOPCON July 16, 2023 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [12]
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Festival April 29, 2023 Uptown Mall Taguig [13]
Truth Festival August 20, 2023 Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon City [14]
Masskara Festival 2023 October 19, 2023 Lacson Drive Bacolod [15]
Sinulog Festival 2024 January 20–21, 2024 SRP Grounds Cebu City [16]
Dinagyang Festival 2024 January 27–28, 2024 Valeria St. Iloilo City [17]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award(s) Category Nominated Work Result Refs.
2022 TikTok Awards Philippines PPOP Group of the Year G22 Nominated [18]
Asia Pinnacle Awards Rising P-pop Group of the Year Won [19]
2023 Saludo Excellence Awards PPOP Group of the Year Won [19]
PPOP Awards Top Female Visual of the Year Alfea Won [20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Pagulong, Charmie Joy (March 22, 2022). "P-pop group G22 shows girl power in debut". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Abad, Ysa (March 8, 2022). "2022 PPOPCON promises to give fans the 'time of their lives'". Rappler. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ @cornerstone_ofc (September 15, 2023). "ANNOUNCEMENT RE: G22" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "P-Pop girl group G22 marks new era as a trio with 'Musika'". Cornerstone Entertainment. September 25, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Llemit, Kathleen (April 27, 2024). "P-pop groups BINI, G22 shine on Chinese idol show". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Fernandez, Mikoy (February 27, 2024). "G22 celebrates 2nd anniversary". Cornerstone Entertainment. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Rebaño, Christian (April 10, 2024). "Get Ready to Groove: Fantopia Summer Live 2024". Wazzup PH. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "Tugatog fest: MNL48, BINI, BGYO to perform at MOA Arena". ABS-CBN News. April 13, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Bernardo, Jaehwa (August 28, 2022). "The K-pop acts coming to Manila for Popstival 2022". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Basbas, Franchesca (October 10, 2022). "ENHYPEN to hold "fun meet" in Manila this December". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Heads up, P-pop fans! 2023 PPOPCON is slated in March". ABS-CBN News. January 31, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Lebya, Olmin (April 21, 2023). "Stage set for World Cup Draw Festival". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Filoteo, Marielle (August 21, 2023). "The Truth Festival 2023 puts OPM at the forefront". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Titong, Reymun (October 5, 2023). "MassKara 2023 grand countdown salubong set midnight of October 6". Rappler. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "Geared up for Sinulog 2024! See you, Cebu!". G22. January 16, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Facebook.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "TikTok PH Awards 2022: SB19, BINI, BGYO, MNL48 win TikTok PPOP Group of the Year". Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Bullets! Grabe! It still feels surreal!". G22. October 20, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Facebook.
  20. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 8, 2024.

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