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  • KAIA Goes Viral Worldwide with Explosive “Take Down” Performance, Spotlighting theRise of P-Pop on the Global Stage!

    KAIA Goes Viral Worldwide with Explosive “Take Down” Performance, Spotlighting theRise of P-Pop on the Global Stage!

    Filipino girl group KAIA is currently making waves online after their high-energy live performance of “Take Down” by HUNTR/X and their original track “You Did It” rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), drawing praise from international fans and music communities alike.

    The viral clips—taken from their recent Backyard Live Spotlight performance—highlighted the group’s live vocals, harmonies, commanding stage presence, and explosive performance energy, earning reactions from fans across multiple fandoms, including K-pop and P-pop audiences.

    One viral post alone surpassed over 2 million views, generating thousands of reposts, quotes, and engagements, with many viewers calling KAIA “criminally underrated” and praising the group’s ability to deliver a world-class live performance.

    Composed of members Angela, Charice, Sophia, Alexa, and Charlotte, KAIA debuted in 2022 and has steadily built a reputation as one of the Philippines’ strongest live-performing girl groups. Their recent surge in online attention marks a significant breakthrough moment for the group and further reflects the growing international interest in P-pop.

    The momentum comes shortly after KAIA’s participation in the ASEAN–Korea Music Festival: ROUND in Philippines 2026, the large-scale international music festival produced by KBS World TV in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, where KAIA represented the Philippines alongside leading local and Korean artists.

    As part of the festival, KAIA also collaborated with fellow P-pop groups HORI7ON and 1st.One for “Sulong,” the official theme song of ROUND Festival Philippines 2026—a powerful anthem celebrating unity, youth culture, and the growing connection between Southeast Asia and Korea through music.

    “Sulong” continues to gain attention following its official release and broadcast promotions econnected to the festival, further positioning Filipino artists within the expanding ASEAN–Korea cultural exchange movement.

    The recent virality of KAIA’s performance is seen by many fans and industry observers as another major step forward for P-pop’s continued rise internationally, proving that Filipino artists can compete on the global stage through performance excellence, artistry, and authenticity.

    From viral clips to international festival stages, KAIA is quickly emerging as one of the standout names shaping the next generation of Asian pop music.

  • AN UNFORGETTABLE TOUCHDOWN:KATSEYE Attracts Thousands with OfficialFan Showcase at Ayala Malls Market! Market!

    AN UNFORGETTABLE TOUCHDOWN:KATSEYE Attracts Thousands with OfficialFan Showcase at Ayala Malls Market! Market!

    Girl group KATSEYE
    (from left to right) Sophia, Megan, Manon, Lara, Yoonchae Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc

    FILO EYEKONS STAND STRONG! Global girl group KATSEYE attracts thousands of fans and trends at #1 on social media platform X with their showcase at Ayala Malls Market! Market!. Held on September 18 (Wednesday), the group capped off their activities in the Philippines with the highly anticipated “KATSEYE: Touchdown in Manila Official Fan Showcase,” where they finally got to meet their Filipino fans and treat them to live pe rformances of songs from their debut EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong).


    Despite the gloomy weather, over 9,000 enthusiastic fans showed up to support the group in full force, waving their fan banners and loudly cheering for the group as KATSEYE delivered unforgettable performances of “Debut,” “My Way,” and the viral hit “Touch.” Some very young fans were even spotted dancing along to the trending choreography of “Touch,” highlighting the group’s appeal across all ages.

    Audience members were captivated as they witnessed the group introduce themselves and dominate the stage with their infectious aura and charming personalities. Local celebrities, including Pablo from SB19 and Niana Guerrero, were also spotted in the crowd supporting the group.


    In addition to unforgettable performances and heartwarming fan interactions, KATSEYE treated the audience to special surprises, including previews of the members’ renditions of “Touch” in different languages, such as Megan and Yoonchae’s respective versions of the track in Japanese and Korean.

    KATSEYE taking a photo with the crowd Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc.

    Group leader Sophia’s Tagalog rendition of “Touch” particularly had the crowd chanting “Isa pa!” and begging for more, which led to an encore performance of the popular track that had the audience raving and dancing the song’s viral dance moves while the girls performed the track.


    As the event came to a close, the crowd chanted, “We love you, KATSEYE!” in unison, with the group emotionally responding with a heartfelt “Mahal namin kayo!”. Hometown member Sophia particularly expressed her gratitude for the crowd’s overwhelming support and her wish to stay in the country even longer: “Thank you so much for coming today, I know our time here was short. We hope that we could come back, be here a lot longer, and perform more songs for you all. […] Thank you so much, I love you!”

    KATSEYE joining in for a group hug at the end of their official showcase Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc.

    The official showcase ends KATSEYE’s three-day visit to the Philippines on a high note, solidifying the group and their bond with Filipino fans even more. Within less than a year of debuting, the group has already made their mark by touching down in the Philippines and delivering one of the biggest events this year, which is sure to grow their local fan base even further.


    Don’t forget to share your favorite moments from the event using the hashtag #KATSEYEinManila on social media!