# G22 (Filipino girl group)

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

List of singles showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Album | Label |
| "Bang" | 2022 | Non-album single | CS Music |
| "Babalik" | 2022 | Non-album single | CS Music |
| "Defy" | 2022 | Non-album single | CS Music |
| "Takin' Over" | 2022 | Non-album single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
| "Boomerang" | 2023 | Non-album single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
| "Musika" | 2023 | Non-album single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
| "Loka" | 2023 | Non-album single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
| "One Sided Love" | 2024 | Non-album single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
| "I Hate Boys" | 2024 | Non-album single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
| "Limitless" | 2024 | Non-album promotional single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |
| "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban" | 2025 | Non-album single | Republic Records Philippines (UMG Philippines) |

## Concerts

Showcase :
| Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
| Locked and Loaded | February 25, 2024 | Eton Centris | Quezon City | |
| Fantopia Summer Live | April 26, 2024 | Skydome, SM North EDSA | Quezon City | |
Concert participations :
| Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location |
| 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 |
| 2022 | TikTok Awards Philippines | PPOP Group of the Year | G22 | Nominated |
| 2022 | Asia Pinnacle Awards | Rising P-pop Group of the Year | G22 | Won |
| 2023 | Saludo Excellence Awards | PPOP Group of the Year | G22 | Won |
| 2023 | Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards | Favorite Rookie P-Pop Group | G22 | Nominated |
| 2023 | 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" | Nominated |