G22 (Filipino group)

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G22
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

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 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.
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