G22 (Filipino group)

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G22
G22 in 2023 (left to right): AJ, Alfea, Jaz
G22 in 2023 (left to right): AJ, Alfea, Jaz
Background information
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active2022 (2022)–present
LabelsCornerstone
Republic
(UMG)
Members
  • AJ
  • Alfea
  • Jaz
Past membersBianca
WebsiteOfficial website

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

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, was derived from Glock 22, a semi-automatic pistol, which connected with the debut single, "Bang!".[1] In April 2022, the group has made their first live performance at the inaugural PPOPCON held at the Araneta Coliseum as an opening act.[2] In December 2022, the group released a single "Takin' Over" as the official theme song of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022.[3]

In September 2023, Cornerstone announced that Bianca would be leaving the group due to personal and family reasons.[4]

Also in the same month, G22 released a rendition of Dionela's "Musika" as a trio after the departure of Bianca.[5]

In November 2023, G22 released a single, "Loka", as the official theme song of the horror film, Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme.[6]

2024–present: International guesting

G22 performing at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup opening ceremony at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig

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

  • AJ - leader, rapper & vocalist
  • Alfea - vocalist & dancer
  • Jaz - vocalist

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums
Title Album details Ref.
The Dissection of Eve [8]

Singles

List of singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Label Ref.
"Bang" 2022 Non-album single CS Music [1]
"Babalik" [9]
"Defy" [10]
"Takin' Over" Republic Records Philippines
(UMG Philippines) 		[3]
"Boomerang" 2023 [11]
"Musika" [5]
"Loka" [6]
"One Sided Love" 2024 [12]
"I Hate Boys"
"Limitless" Non-album promotional single
"Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban" 2025 The Dissection of Eve [13]
"Filipina Queen"

Concerts

Showcase
Event name Dates Venue Location Ref.
Locked and Loaded February 25, 2024 Eton Centris Quezon City [14]
Fantopia Summer Live April 26, 2024[a] Skydome, SM North EDSA Quezon City [15]
2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup opening ceremony November 21, 2025 PhilSports Arena Pasig [16]
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 [17]
POPstival 2022 October 21, 2022 CCP Complex Pasay [18]
Enhypen: Fun Meet in Manila December 3, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [19]
Kpop Overpass Concert June 11, 2023 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [20]
2023 PPOPCON July 16, 2023 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [21]
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Festival April 29, 2023 Uptown Mall Taguig [22]
Truth Festival August 20, 2023 Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon City [23]
MassKara Festival 2023 October 19, 2023 Lacson Drive Bacolod [24]
Sinulog Festival 2024 January 20–21, 2024 SRP Grounds Cebu City [25]
Dinagyang Festival 2024 January 27–28, 2024 Valeria St. Iloilo City [26]
Pride PH Festival 2024: Love Laban 2 Everyone[b] June 22, 2024 Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon City [27]

Awards and nominations

Award(s) Year Category Nominated work Result Refs.
TikTok Awards Philippines 2022 PPOP Group of the Year G22 Nominated [28]
Asia Pinnacle Awards Rising P-pop Group of the Year Won [29]
Saludo Excellence Awards 2023 PPOP Group of the Year Won [29]
Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards Favorite Rookie P-Pop Group Nominated [30]
PPOP Awards Top Female Visual of the Year Alfea Won [31]
BreakTudo Awards 2024 Song By An International Artist "I Hate Boys" Nominated [32]
Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2025 Wish Pop Song of the Year "One Sided Love" Nominated [33]

Listicles

Name of publisher, name of listicle, year listed, and placement result
Publisher Listicle Year Result Ref.
Billboard Philippines P-pop Rising Class 2025 Placed [34]

Notes

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

References

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b "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 X (formerly Twitter).
  5. ^ a b "P-Pop girl group G22 marks new era as a trio with 'Musika'". Cornerstone Entertainment. September 25, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ a b 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. ^ Go, Mayks (November 24, 2025). "G22 Wear Their Scars With Pride In Debut Album 'The Dissection Of Eve' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  9. ^ Domingo, Danielle (May 20, 2022). "G22 Follows Up Debut Single with New Track, "Babalik"". Myx. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  10. ^ "G22's "Defy" is empowering alpha ladies everywhere". BusinessMirror. October 17, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  11. ^ "PPop's female alphas, G22, return with explosive single "Boomerang" for their first anniversary". Cornerstone Entertainment. February 24, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  12. ^ Adriatico, Abigail (April 28, 2024). "P-pop girl group G22 releases MV for 'One Sided Love'". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Go, Mayks (February 25, 2025). "G22 Showcase Their Fighting Spirit With Upcoming New Single "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  14. ^ Fernandez, Mikoy (February 27, 2024). "G22 celebrates 2nd anniversary". Cornerstone Entertainment. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Rebaño, Christian (April 10, 2024). "Get Ready to Groove: Fantopia Summer Live 2024". Wazzup PH. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Palma, Russell (November 21, 2025). "P-Pop sensation G22 performs during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Friday. (Photos by Russell Palma/The Philippine STAR)". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via Facebook.
  17. ^ "Tugatog fest: MNL48, BINI, BGYO to perform at MOA Arena". ABS-CBN News. April 13, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  18. ^ Bernardo, Jaehwa (August 28, 2022). "The K-pop acts coming to Manila for Popstival 2022". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  19. ^ Basbas, Franchesca (October 10, 2022). "ENHYPEN to hold "fun meet" in Manila this December". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ "Heads up, P-pop fans! 2023 PPOPCON is slated in March". ABS-CBN News. January 31, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  22. ^ Lebya, Olmin (April 21, 2023). "Stage set for World Cup Draw Festival". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  23. ^ Filoteo, Marielle (August 21, 2023). "The Truth Festival 2023 puts OPM at the forefront". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  24. ^ Titong, Reymun (October 5, 2023). "MassKara 2023 grand countdown salubong set midnight of October 6". Rappler. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  25. ^ "Geared up for Sinulog 2024! See you, Cebu!". G22. January 16, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Facebook.
  26. ^ "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.
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ "TikTok PH Awards 2022: SB19, BINI, BGYO, MNL48 win TikTok PPOP Group of the Year". Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  29. ^ a b "Bullets! Grabe! It still feels surreal!". G22. October 20, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Facebook.
  30. ^ "HERE ARE THE NOMINEES FOR BIG, BOLD, BRAVE AWARDS: WE'RE H3RE". Nylon Ma ila. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  31. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  32. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (September 11, 2024). "SB19, Bini, G22, And BGYO Among The P-Pop Acts Nominated For Brazil's BreakTudo Awards 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved December 25, 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  33. ^ "10th Wish Music Awards: Official Nominees". Wish 107.5. October 30, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  34. ^ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (May 26, 2025). "Meet The Stars Of Billboard Philippines' P-pop Rising Class". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G22_(Filipino_girl_group)