AJAA: For The Love Of The Game
The four-piece boy group is all about embracing their youthful energy and bubbly personality that make them stand out, earning their place in the Billboard Philippines P-pop Class of 2026.
AJAA: Photographed by Excel Panlaque.
AJAA: Photographed by Excel Panlaque.
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If there’s one thing about P-pop that makes the genre so exciting, unexpected, and full of energy, it is how groups answer the call to stay true to their roots while also embracing their own identities.
One group that continues to embody youthful wonder and boundless energy is AJAA, a four-member boy group formed by Cornerstone Entertainment in 2023. Composed of members Ash, JC, Axl, and Alex, AJAA brings bubblegum pop and youthful charm to the P-pop scene.
Before undergoing a year of training and debuting as a unit, Ash and JC participated in the reality survival show Top Class, while Axl began his career by posting dance covers on TikTok. Meanwhile, Alex appeared in television commercials and short films.
In the same year as their debut, AJAA released their four-track debut extended play (EP), 4 Ü, featuring the songs “Hany,” “Best Day Ever,” “Cuppy Cake,” and “Torpe.” They continued to build momentum with subsequent releases, including “Bes I Luv U” in 2024 and “Dedma” and “Ako Na” in 2025. Through these releases, AJAA continue to grow into a vibrant and energetic force in the P-pop scene.
More than anything, the group continues to reach even greater heights, as they are set to stage their first solo concert, ‘Game Start,’ this August, which the members described as their “biggest quest yet,” marking a major milestone in their career and the first of many achievements still to come.
With that, AJAA are honored to be part of Billboard Philippines’ P-pop Class of 2026. In this exclusive interview, the members discuss building a strong connection with their fans, reflecting on their growth over the years, stepping into a milestone that marks the first of many to come, and taking on new quests and challenges in their P-pop journey.
Watch the entire interview with AJAA below:
Photographed by Excel Panlaque. Art Direction by Gelo Quijencio. Production by Liezel Restauro. Video by Gian Guevarra.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AJAA is a four-member P-pop boy group composed of Ash, JC, Axl, and Alex, formed by Cornerstone Entertainment in 2023. Before debuting, Ash and JC joined the survival show Top Class, Axl built a following through TikTok dance covers, and Alex appeared in television commercials and short films.
AJAA’s debut extended play, 4 Ü, was released in 2023 and features four tracks: “Hany,” “Best Day Ever,” “Cuppy Cake,” and “Torpe.” The group followed the EP with subsequent singles including “Bes I Luv U” in 2024 and “Dedma” and “Ako Na” in 2025.
Game Start is AJAA’s first solo concert, set to take place in August 2026. The members have described it as their “biggest quest yet,” marking a major milestone in the group’s career and their first headline solo show since debuting under Cornerstone Entertainment in 2023.
The Billboard Philippines P-pop Class of 2026 is an annual editorial feature recognizing rising Philippine pop acts that embrace individuality and represent the next generation of P-pop on the global stage. AJAA was selected alongside other emerging OPM groups for the 2026 class.
AJAA brings bubblegum pop and youthful energy to the P-pop landscape, drawing on the group’s individual pre-debut backgrounds across entertainment, social media, and reality competition. Their releases across 2023 to 2025 reflect a focus on upbeat, fan-driven music rooted in Filipino pop identity.