Baby Blue (group)

Baby Blue (; stylized as BABY BLUE) is a Filipino girl group and first sub-unit of idol group MNL48. They debuted with the lead single Sweet Talking Sugar in September 2020, which topped in Egg Music charts in Japan. Baby Blue is one of the first Filipino artists to make it to Japanese music charts.
Career
2020 Formation
On September 1, MNL48 announced the formation of BABY BLUE, the group's first-ever sub-unit, in partnership with Tower Records Japan, a major Japanese music retailer. Said sub-unit is formed by MNL48 members Jan Elaurza, Coleen Trinidad and Amy Isidto. Following the announcement, BABY BLUE officially released its debut single titled "Sweet Talking Sugar", and was made available through EGGS, a Japanese digital music subscription service. The single, according to HHE, is an homage to the famed city pop genre, with a modern take via "the R&B and hip-hop genre". An official music video, produced by Carlo Manatad of Plan C, was released on GYAO!, Yahoo Japan's free online streaming site on September 16 and on MNL48's official YouTube channel on the next day.
2021-2022: "Stuck On You"
BABY BLUE released teasers such as pre-saved posters and audio snippets for their third single in March 29, 2021. In April 21 of the same year BABY BLUE released their third digital single "Stuck On You". This song is finished in a straight love song with a stylish and pop beat and a light sound, the pre-order of the song started on April 7. in May 28, 2021, The group launched their official fans club site where live videos, blogs, and other informations can only be seen there. Subsequently, on the same day, they also opened their official YouTube channel and showed contents that can only be seen there, such as cover videos, songs, and dance covers of Japanese songs.
in December 15, 2021, the group released their first major single, "Head Up." The track release marks the fourth single released by the group and their first ballad. It is also the group's major debut in Japan. "HEAD UP" was released in advance on December 15 and will be re-released on February 19, 2022.
On June 30, 2022, after her 4 years in the group, BABY BLUE's leader Jan Elaurza announced her graduation from MNL48, she also announced departure from the unit. On the same day, it was announced on the official website of BABY BLUE that Frances Pinlac of MNL48 Team L will be replacing Jan.
Influences
Baby Blue was Influenced by the Japanese popular music such a City pop, they give a new taste and new genre for the Filipinos and be inspired in Japanese music. They're also inspired by AKB48
Other ventures
On December 20, 2020, the group performed on ABS-CBN's "Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special" pre-show entitled "KTnX ang Babait Ninyo: ABS-CBN Christmas Special Fundraising Show" for the segment "P-pop RISE" with MNL48, BGYO, PHP and Bini, a benefit show for the survivors and evacuees in areas hit by typhoons such as Rolly and Ulysses.
Members
Coleen Trinidad (MNL48 Team NIV) 2020-present
Amy Isidto (MNL48 Team L) 2020-present
Frances Pinlac (MNL48 Team L) 2022-present
Former Members
Jan Elaurza (Former MNL48 Team MII) 2020-2022
Discography
Singles
Peak Charts
Filmography
iWant ASAP (2020)
Concert
KTnX ANG BABAIT NINYO: THE KTX FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL -- P-Pop Rise
Related pages
MNL48
AKB48
AKB48 Group
References
Other websites
2020 establishments in Asia
Girl groups
2020s establishments in the Philippines