Kaia (group)

Kaia
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2021 (2021)–present
Labels
Members
  • Charice
  • Angela
  • Alexa
  • Sophia
  • Charlotte
Past membersJoanna

Kaia (stylized in all caps) is a Filipino girl group. The quintet consists of twin sisters Charice and Angela, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte.[1] Their pre-debut single "Kaya" was released on December 10, 2021.[2] The group officially debuted on April 8, 2022, with debut single "Blah Blah".[3]

Name

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The group's name comes from the Cebuano word kinaiya, which means "inner character and a person’s individuality".[4] In addition, it is homophonous to the Filipino word kaya, which is defined as the "capability to get through obstacles".[5]

Members

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  • Charlotte - rapper, vocalist & dancer
  • Angela - leader, vocalist & dancer
  • Sophia - vocalist & dancer
  • Alexa - rapper & dancer
  • Charice - rapper & dancer

Filmography

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In September 2024, Angela did an episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes.[6]

Discography

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List of singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Kaya" 2021 Blah Blah
"Blah Blah" 2022
"Dalawa" Non-album singles
"Turn Up" 2023
"5678"
"You Did It" 2024
"Walang Biruan"

Filmography

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Television

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Year Month/Date Program Network Ref.
2022 April 21 Unang Hirit GMA Network [7]
May 29 All-Out Sundays [8]
July 29 Tropang LOL TV5
Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
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Webcast

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Year Title Network Ref.
2022 WomenOfTiktok TikTok [10]
Kumu: P-popsilog Kumu [11]

Concerts

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Standalone Concert
Event Name Dates Venue Location Ref.
KAIA is Here: KAIA's 1st Solo Concert December 19, 2023 Teatrino Promenade San Juan [12]
Concert participations
Event Name Dates Venue Location Ref.
PPOPCON April 10, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [13]
SB19 Dunkin' Donut Concert April 23, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City [14]
Acer Day 2022: The Green Mark Concert August 7, 2022 Mall of Asia Arena Pasay [15]
Kumu is 4 U: Birthday Concert September 2, 2022 Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier Taguig [16]
WYAT: Where You At? Tour October 15, 2022 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino Cebu City [17]
POPstival 2022 October 21, 2022 CCP Complex Pasay [18]
WYAT: Where You At? Tour November 27, 2022 The Coliseum, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Awit Awards 2022 Favorite Group Artist KAIA Nominated [19]
Nylon Manila 2021 Favorite New Song Of December "KAYA" Nominated [20]
2023 Favorite Rookie P-Pop Group KAIA Nominated [21]
P-pop Awards 2022 P-pop Girl Group of the Year KAIA Nominated [22]
2023 KAIA Won [23]
Rawr Awards 2022 Favorite Group KAIA Nominated [24]
TikTok Awards Philippines 2022 P-pop Group of the Year KAIA Nominated [25]
Village Pipol Choice Award 2023 Group Performer of the Year KAIA Nominated [26]

References

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  1. ^ "ShowBT Philippines Reveals the Members of Kaia". MYX Global. November 29, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Upcoming Filipino girl group KAIA announces title and release date of pre-debut single". P-pop Wave. November 29, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  3. ^ "KAIA make official debut with new single 'BLAH BLAH' – watch". bandwagon.asia. April 8, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  4. ^ "New P-pop girl group KAIA launched; gets first member". ABS-CBN News. November 10, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "KAIA: Anticipating the P-pop girl group's big comeback". Rappler. April 5, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  6. ^ "The Future Of P-Pop Come Together To Discuss Bringing The Genre To Global Heights". Billboard Philippines. September 26, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Viernes, Franchesca (April 21, 2022). "WATCH: P-pop girl group KAIA gives powerful performance of 'Blah Blah' on 'Unang Hirit'". GMA Network. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  8. ^ "All-Out-Sundays - KAIA rocked the AOS stage last Sunday! 🤘". Facebook. June 1, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Tropang LOL - KAIA niyo ba ang galawan nila? Kapit na dahil..." Facebook. July 28, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  10. ^ @KAIAOfficialPH (March 26, 2022). "[KAIA Guesting]Catch KAIA's special performance at the #WomenOfTikTok LIVE tomorrow!03.27.2220:00 - 21:00 PHT…" (Tweet). Retrieved May 25, 2022 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ @KAIAOfficialPH (May 12, 2022). "[KAIA Guestings]Catch KAIA on P-POPSILOG, hosted by VJ @aidelacruz, this May 14 (Sat), 5 PM!See you on Kumu ZAI…" (Tweet). Retrieved May 25, 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "KAIA To Hold First Solo Concert This December". Billboard Philippines. December 14, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  13. ^ Robles, Renzneil (April 5, 2022). "PPOPCON 2022: Meet the convention lineup". Villagepipol.com. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  14. ^ Singh, Surej (April 11, 2022). "SB19 announce stadium show in the Philippines this April". NME. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  15. ^ @AcerPhils (August 1, 2022). "[D-6]Watcha, watcha' say, Acer fam?😉 Are you ready to catch KAIA live on the #AcerDay2022: The Green Mark Concert…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Basabas, Franchesca Judine (August 16, 2022). "KUMU to host 4th birthday concert this September". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  17. ^ Cruz, James Patrick (August 12, 2022). "'WYAT [Where You At]': SB19 to embark on world tour, release new single". Philstar. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  18. ^ Bernardo, Jaehwa (August 28, 2022). "The K-pop acts coming to Manila for Popstival 2022". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  19. ^ "Video". www.facebook.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.[dead link]
  20. ^ "POLL: What's Your Favorite Song Of December 2021?". nylonmanila.com. January 11, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  21. ^ "The Nominees For Big, Bold, Brave Awards: We're H3re". nylonmanila.com. February 6, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  22. ^ "Nominees unveiled for the major categories of the 7th PPOP Awards". June 15, 2022.[dead link]
  23. ^ Bote, Jia (December 1, 2023). "Still the kings: SB19 sweeps 8th PPOP Awards". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  24. ^ Citations about KAIA as one of the nominees for the RAWR Awards 2022:
  25. ^ Citations about KAIA as one of the nominees for the TikTok Awards Philippines 2022:
  26. ^ Citations about KAIA as one of the nominees for the VPCA:
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