In the past few years, the Philippine pop music scene, also known as P-pop, has seen numerous local groups gain international recognition.
And, thus, the landscape of the Original Pinoy Music (OPM) as we know it has never been the same since.
Check out some of these groups here, their members, and some of the songs they’re famous for.
Here are 24 P-POP Groups to watch out for
1ST.ONE
Also known as First.One, this group trained under FirstOne Entertainment.
At the P-Pop Best Chart Awards, they were named P-pop Group of the Year in 2021 and P-pop Boy Group of the Year in 2022.
Members: Ace, Alpha, Max, J, Jayson, Joker
Famous Songs: “Ttak Maja Nuh,” “Shout Out,” “Turn Up,” “Dahil Sa Mahal Kita,” Problem Child,” “Oras”
Alamat
Alamat was launched by Viva Artist Agency ang Ninuno Media in 2020 with nine members.
It has been known to sing at least parts of their songs in Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Bikolano, and Waray.
Fast forward to March 2022, its members is down to six,
Members: Alas, Gami (former), Mo, Jao, Kin (former), R-Ji, Taneo, Valfer (former)
Famous Songs: “Aswang,” “Gayuma,” “ILY,” “Hala,” “ILY,” “Maharani,” “Say U Love Me”
BGYO
Also known as Star Hunt Academy Boys o SHA Boys, BGYO was formed in 2018 through ABS-CBN Star Hunt Academy.
It debuted in 2021 under ABS-CBN’s talent management arm, Star Magic.
The members co-write most of their songs, which usually revolve around the following themes: hope, youth empowerment, and self-love.
Members: Akira, Gelo, JL, Mikki, Nate
Famous Songs: “Tumitigil Ang Mundo,” “Magnet,” “PNGNP,” “The Baddest,” “Kundiman”
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BINI
Just like BGYO, Bini is a product of Star Hunt Academy (SHA).
Some of its awards so far: Favorite Group Artist in 34th AWIT Awards in 2021, and Most Promising Talent in Musician’s Category in Preview Creative 25: 2022.
Members: Aiah, Colet, Gwen, Jhoanna, Maloi, Mikha, Sheena, Stacey
Famous Songs: “Da Coconut Nut,” “Born to Win”
Calista
Calista started with six members.
The group was officially launched on February 14, 2022, by Merlion Entertainment
Members: Anne, Dain, Denise, Elle, Olive, Laiza (former)
Famous Songs: “Race Car,” “Don’t Have Time,” “Christmas Rush”
DAYDREAM
Daydream is now down to three members from the original four when the group debuted on April 30, 2021.
It is managed by Underdog Music and Rebel Records.
Members: Awie (former), Denise, Jom (former), Kelly (former), Kiara
Famous Songs: “Fallin’ 4 U,” “Lumayo,” “Stay Stuck”
Dione
Joyden, DK, and Clara were all members of disbanded group LUNA.
On April 7, 2022, they re-launched as Dione along with Ella, and released their debut single “Bling Bling.”
Members: Clara, DK, Ella, Joyden
Famous Songs: “Bling Bling,” “Break You Down,” “Pangako”
G22
G22 is VXON’s sister group. Both are managed by Cornerstone Entertainment.
It officially debuted on February 25, 2022 with its single “Bang!”
Members: AJ, Alfea, Bianca (former), Jaz
Famous Songs: “Bang!,” “Boomerang,” “Babalik,” “Musika”
Hori7on
Hori7on is a South Korean-based boy group formed in 2023.
It is the first Filipino P-pop group that debuted in South Korea.
Members: Jeromy, Kim, Kyler, Marcus, Reyster, Vinci, Winston
Famous Songs: “Six7een,” “Birthday,” “Dash”
hyv
HYV is an all-boys group under Dream Big Global Entertainment. It debuted on Marso 17, 2023.
Members: Jules, Kali, Lee-An, Sora
Famous Songs: “Alawkulay”
KAIA
Kaia is SB19’s sister group, and is also under ShowBT Philippines.
The all-girls group officially debuted on April 8, 2022 with its single “Blah Blah.”
Members: Alexa, Angela, Charice, Charlotte, Joanna (former), Sophia
Famous Songs: “Kaya,” “Blah Blah,” “Turn Up,” “Dalawa”
LITZ
Litz was a group under Viva Records.
It debuted on Marso 8, 2022, but unofficially disbanded around late November or early December 2022.
Members: Ashtine, Bianca, Fatima, Heart, Yumi (former)
Famous Songs: “Kidlat”
MNL48
MNL48 was born in 2018, the fourth international sister group of AKB48 from Japan.
It is AKB48’s sister group which had 48 members for its first generation.
Current Members: Amy, Cole, Charm, CJ, Coleen, Dana, Ella, Frances, Jamie, Jem, Jie, Kath, Klaire, Klaryle, Lara, Lyza, Miho, Princess, Rachel, Rhea, Rianna, Sheki
Former Members: Abby, Alex, Alice, Aly, Alyssa, Amy, Andi, Ann, Arol, Ash, Belle, Brei, Cassey, Celine, Cess, Dani, Daryll, Dian, Ecka, Eda, Emz, Erica, Essel, Faith, Gabb, Gail, Gia, Glaze, Grace, Hazel, Ice, Ikee, Ish, Isylle, Jan, Jana, Jaydee, Jash, Jean, Jelay, Jewel, Joyce, Kana, Karla, Kay, Kyla, Laney, Lei, Madie, Mae, Mari, Mela, Miyaka, Naomi, Necca, Niah, Nile Nice, Nina, Nix, Quincy, Rain, Rans, Reiko, Reina, Rowee, Ruby, Ruth, Sam, Sandra, Sayaka, Sela, Sha, Shaina, Shaira, Sun, Thea, Tin, Trish, Trixie, Van, Vira, Vern, Yiesha, Yna, Yssa, Yzabel, Zen
Famous Songs: “Aitakatta,” “Ikaw ang Melody,” “High Tension,” “Gingham Check”
PLUSS
Formerly known as SBTCBoys, PLUUS is a boy group under SBTown. The group debuted on March 31, 2023.
Members: Gab, Haro, JL, Justin, Theo, Yen
Famous Songs: “Missing You,” “Cross My Heart,” “My Time,” “Amigo”
PPOP GENERATION
PPOP Generation has been around since 2019. Its songs revolve around women empowerment and positivity.
Current Members: Angela, Charlene, Gabh, Madz, Princess, Sarah, Sofia
Former Members: Alex, Aliyah, Amber, Angel, Apphle, Aryan, Ashley, Ashtine, Bianca, Candy, Cassy, Cess, Charlize, Che, Cherish, Christel, Christy, Clare, Collen, Danica, Daniella, DC Mhay, Denise, Edsel, Elizha, Fatima, Hailey, Hannah, Heart, Issey, Ivy, Janeen, Jastine, Joy, Kitkat, Lee, Mary Ann, Mylene, Paula, TJ, Vianne, Yumi, Yvon
Famous Songs: “Ikaw at Ako,” Boom Ganda,” “Wrapped Around My Finger”
Press Hit Play
Formerly known as Power House Philippines, Press Hit Play used PHP’s former mononym.
It was formed in 2018, disbanded for a time, and relaunched in 2021.
Members: CHRLS, J.O, JV, Sev, Yukito, Yuuki, Zi.O
Famous Songs: “Marilag,” “Yuno,” “Forever Young,” “Balaraw”
R Rules
On Novenber 5, 2021, it was announced that R Rules would debut under MCA Music.
It was formally introduced on November 24, with its digital single “DNY,” a hip-hop song in Japanese and Filipino-English.
Members: Rei, Risa, Riyo, Ruri (former)
Famous Songs: “Girl Gang,” “DNY”
SB19
SB19 debuted in 2018.
It went viral in late 2019, thanks to its “Go Up” dance practice video.
SB19 is the first Southeast Asian act that got nominated at the Billboard Music Awards.
It is also the first Southeast Asian act that made it to the top 10 of Billboard Social 50.
At press time, the five members transitioned from ShowBT Philippines to a self-managed group under 1Z Entertainment.
They may also drop their group name, as the copyright belongs to its former management.
Members: Josh, Justin, Ken, Pablo, Stell
Famous Songs: “Alab,” “Titaluha,” “Gento,” “Mapa,” “Bazinga”
Ver5us
VER5US is an independent group that was formed in 2021. Its members are winners of the reality show POPinoy.
Members: Gab, Joerell, Ken, Kheene, Josh
Famous Songs: “Winner”
vxon
VXON is a boy group under Cornerstone Entertainment.
Its official debut happened on January 7, 2022, but it has been active since 2021.
Its five members can do hip hop, pop, and electronic dance music (EDM).
Members: C13, Franz, Patrick, Sam, Vince
Famous Songs: “The Beast,” “Fiyaah, Dulo,” “Pretty Please,” “Lisan,” “Reach the Top”
XOXO
XOXO was officially launched on August 23, 2019, under GMA Artist Center and GMA Music.
Members: Dani, Lyra, Mel, Riel
Famous Songs: “XOXO”
Yara
Yara began teasing its fans on Enero 5, 2023, and released its debut single on February 8, 2023.
A month later, it announced being under Sony Music Philippines.
Members: Angelou, Christa, Kim, Rocher
Famous Songs: “Adda,” “Para”
YES MY LOVE
Yes My Love is a group under Cornerstone Entertainment. It officially made its debut on March 17, 2023, with the single “Rhythm.”
Members: Brian, Eli, Jeff, Joshua, Niko, RZ
Famous Songs: “Rhythm,” “Yayakapin”
YGIG
Also known as You Go I Go, YGIG is a girl group under SBTown, an entertainment company led by Geong Seong Han (ShowBT Entertainment’s former president).
The group officially debuted on November 25, 2022.
Members: Alexei, Darlene (former), Hazelyn, Jewel, JM, Maeg, Vien
Famous Songs: “BB,” “Doob Doob,” “IDKY,” “Shaba Shaba,” “Touchdown”
