When people think about P-pop, most of the attention is directed towards SB19 and BINI, which is understandable. But aside from the two global acts, P-pop is also home to many talented groups and artists. One such act is KAIA. The five-member girl group composed of Angela, Charlotte, Sophia, Alexa, and Charice (fun fact: Charice and Angela are twin sisters) made their debut in 2022. For P-pop fans, KAIA is a familiar name and arguably seen as one of the more underrated groups currently active.
Their talent and artistry are worthy of the spotlight, as seen when they recently went viral online with their cover of HUNTR/X’s Takedown as part of their Backyard Live Spotlight appearance. Accumulating millions of views across social media, their cover not only earned KAIA praise and attention but also landed them on the map of many listeners who weren’t familiar with the group. With that, we rounded up some of the group’s hits and underrated gems that new fans and curious listeners should check out for their KAIA 101 crash course.
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TANGA – KAIA’s Best Song Yet
Their most popular song to date and a favorite among P-pop fans, TANGA is an upbeat pop and R&B song about the relatable struggle of ignoring the signs and red flags in the name of love. The track captures the listener’s attention the moment they press play and makes for an easy listen. It also showcases the group’s artistic chops as the members worked with OPM hitmaker Zack Tabudlo on the song.
Dalawa – An Early Gem From the Group’s Discography
Up until this song’s release, KAIA dropped hard-hitting pop tunes. But Dalawa proved the group’s versatility and ease with R&B, especially when it comes to their harmonies and vocals. The smooth jam is brimming with 2000s-indebted R&B melodies and whimsical beats as they sing and rap about the feeling of falling in love with someone close to you.
TURN UP – A Certified Party Anthem
TURN UP is a fun and bombastic escapist anthem all about enjoying your life. Written by the members themselves and helmed by K-pop producer Lee Oh Won, whose producer tag is a familiar sound to many K-pop fans, the song displays the group’s signature brand of sass while reviving the bold, explosive sounds of early 2010’s dance-pop. By the opening seconds of the song, it invites the listener to hit the dance floor, leave their worries behind, and feel the music.
Walang Biruan – Bright and Bubbly Lovestruck Energy
Loaded with Gen Z lovestruck liveliness and Y2K charm, this bright and retro-inspired love song sees the group share their feelings and admiration for a special someone, and they aren’t joking about it. It’s a kind of track that wouldn’t be out of place in a teen rom-com with its bubbly vibe and catchy sound.
Walkie Talkie – One-Sided Love Never Sounded So Good
From Takedown to TANGA, KAIA doesn’t box themselves with the genres they take on. But when they dive into the latter, it is when the group shines on another level. Such is the case with Walkie Talkie, their first international collaboration. The song serves as an ode to one-sided love, missed connections, and unreciprocated feelings, and does wonders to highlight the group’s talents.
Featured Image and Photo: KAIA (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
KAIA is a five-member P-pop girl group consisting of Angela, Charlotte, Sophia, Alexa, and Charice. Notably, members Charice and Angela are twin sisters. The group officially made their debut into the music scene in 2022.
The group went viral online after their stunning vocal performance covering the song “Takedown” by HUNTR/X. Performed as part of their Backyard Live Spotlight appearance, the cover accumulated millions of views across various social media platforms, introducing their talent to a wave of new listeners.
For their popular track “TANGA”—an upbeat pop and R&B track centered on ignoring relationship red flags—KAIA collaborated with prominent OPM hitmaker Zack Tabudlo. The track is widely considered by P-pop fans to be one of the group’s best musical releases.
While KAIA’s early discography leaned heavily into hard-hitting pop tunes, “Dalawa” successfully proved the group’s musical versatility. The track is a smooth, 2000s-inspired R&B jam featuring whimsical beats and intricate vocal harmonies about falling in love with a close friend.
“TURN UP” was written by the KAIA members themselves and produced by well-known K-pop producer Lee Oh Won. The track is a fun, high-energy escapist anthem that revives the bold, explosive dance-pop sounds reminiscent of the early 2010s.
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