5 Things to Know About Baby Dolls, the P-Pop Girl Group Taking Over the Internet

In the age of social media, sometimes, all it takes is one viral track for artists to get their chance in the spotlight. Such is the case with Baby Dolls. The seven-member P-pop girl group has become the talk of the town thanks to one of their songs, Oohh Lala Baby, ricocheting all over social media. For the chronically online, the catchy track has become a familiar sound in recent months thanks to its popular dance challenge that has even made an impact outside the Philippines. 

That virality has turned the song into the group’s best-performing track to date, with over 4.1 million streams on Spotify and 3.2 million views of its music video on YouTube. As one of the newest rising P-pop girl groups on the scene, Baby Dolls has been taking over the internet with their viral hit, synchronized moves, and colorful looks, but there’s more to the girl group than just their aesthetic. Get to know them below.       

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They Started as a Dance Group

Baby Dolls traces its origins to the noontime variety show It’s Showtime. The group was formed by selected former contestants on the show’s Girl on Fire and Sexy Babe segments. They debuted to the public in May 2023 as a nine-member group. Initially, Baby Dolls served as a dance group that performed on the show, akin to the SexBomb Girls during their early days as dancers on the noontime program Eat Bulaga.

However, they soon rebranded as recording artists after they signed with StarPop, a sub-label of ABS-CBN Music. Rox Santos serves as their supervising producer as the girls trained to become a P-pop girl group. Currently, Baby Dolls is composed of seven members: Arianne Dela Cruz, Chole Florendo, Johaira Moris, Juby Sabino, Jelai Ahamil, Eriel Reyes, and Ina Ortega. 

They’re It’s Showtime’s In-House Girl Group

For viewers of It’s Showtime, Baby Dolls is a familiar presence. Not only did the group form from the noontime program, but they also were added to the show’s programming as an in-house girl group who participate in different segments, perform, and banter with the hosts. These days, you can regularly spot them on It’s Showtime as part of the show’s rotating cast of personalities.   

They Made Their Music Debut This Year

Even though they’ve been active for over three years, Baby Dolls is experiencing its biggest year yet in 2026. The year marked a major milestone for the seven-member girl group with the official launch of their recording career and the release of their first new music, most notably their singles Ikembot Mo and Oohh Lala Baby.

The latter, in particular, has become an online sensation that has spawned a viral dance trend, with numerous local celebrities and international personalities such as Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei and Thai luxury content creator Aon Somrutai doing the dance. For their debut to go this viral is impressive, though it also speaks to the years of work they’ve put in up to this moment. 

Their Viral Hit Is Actually a Cover

Novelty pop has been having a moment in 2026. But not only does Oohh Lala Baby sound nostalgic, but it is nostalgic as it’s based on an old song. The track is a remake of a Vhong Navarro song called Da Vhong, which was included in the soundtrack of Da Possessed, a horror comedy from 2014 starring Navarro and Solenn Heussaff. 

Baby Dolls’ version adds girl-group touches, making it both modern and throwback in sound and vibe. This isn’t the first time a P-pop group has gone viral for a remake of an old track, which goes to show the power that nostalgia has in modern culture. While novelty bubblegum pop isn’t the only thing Baby Dolls can do, they do sound good at it.  

The Group Released Their Debut EP This Year

Ikembot Mo and Oohh Lala Baby are Baby Dolls’ most popular tracks, but those aren’t their only songs. If you want to get more into the group’s sound and music, they released their debut EP ZoomBaby Dolls last March under StarPop. Containing five tracks, the EP is described as a feel-good celebration of movement and self-love and is inspired by fitness routines, hence the album’s ‘80s-inspired aerobics look and cover art. 

Featured Image: STARPOP, Taken by MILES WENCY

Photos: BABY DOLLS (via Instagram)

Rafael Bautista

Senior Pop Culture Writer

Rafael Bautista is the Senior Pop Culture Writer of MEGA Asia, with a focus on producing articles and features about local and international entertainment, popular culture, and lifestyle.

Before this role, he spent five years in the youth-oriented magazine NYLON Manila, where he served multiple positions, including Deputy Editor, and created stories, profiles, and content on digital and print geared towards a Gen Z audience. In 2025, he was awarded Jr. Deputy Editor of the Year.

With years of experience in digital media, Rafael has an interest and passion for writing about movies, shows, pop culture, and entertainment, with a particular emphasis on titles, trends, and personalities who are making waves in modern culture or are on the cusp of becoming the next big thing people will talk about.

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