HORI7ON, KAIA, And 1st.One Unite For P-pop Anthem “Sulong” – Listen
The cross-group anthem was first performed at the 2026 ROUND Festival at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, showcasing the unstoppable rise of P-pop.
HORI7ON, KAIA, 1st.One: Courtesy of @hori7onofficial, @kaia.officialph, @1stoneofficialph.
HORI7ON: Courtesy of @hori7onoffic
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Three of P-pop’s rising forces — HORI7ON, KAIA, and 1st.One — officially released their collaborative single, “Sulong,” on May 15, delivering a powerful anthem that celebrates the unstoppable rise of P-pop.
First unveiled during Day 1 of the 2026 ROUND Festival on April 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the three groups performed the track together in a special stage collaboration. The festival’s opening day also featured fellow Filipino acts TJ Monterde and Cup of Joe, while Ben&Ben headlined its second day.
Marking a historic collaboration, “Sulong” carries empowering lyrics about overcoming fear and moving forward with hope. The song declares, “Ngayon ang araw ng pagbangon / Wala nang takot sa kahapon / Mga anino’y nilampasan / Panahon na para sumiklab.” The three P-pop groups then unite for the track’s uplifting chorus: “Sulong / Kami ay aangat / Sulong / Patuloy ang paglipad / Puso’y dadalhin / Mga hangarin / Ngayon kami ang magtatag.”
Formed through the survival show Dream Maker, HORI7ON are a seven-member Filipino boy group under MLD Entertainment. Composed of Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Reyster, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus, the South Korea-based act debuted on July 24, 2023, recently dropping the confident single, “Fly With It,” released on April 19, 2026.
Meanwhile, five-member girl group KAIA continue to establish themselves as one of the leading female acts in P-pop. Formed by ShowBT Entertainment, the group — composed of Angela, Charice, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte — debuted on April 8, 2022, recently earning the Listener’s Choice Award at Billboard Philippines Women In Music 2026 for their bubblegum pop anthem, “TANGA.”
Completing the collaboration, the six-member boy group 1st.One, under FirstOne Entertainment, is composed of ACE, Max, Alpha, J, Joker, and Jason. The group officially debuted on July 31, 2020 and has since then showed their versatility through various releases, including their latest single, “Kung Saan Saan,” released last January 16, 2026.
Premiering May 15 at 7PM, the official lyric video for “Sulong” will be available on the official YouTube channel of ROUND Festival for fans to connect with the collaboration’s uplifting message.
Check out HORI7ON, KAIA, and 1st.One’s collaborative single, “Sulong,” below:
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“Sulong” is a powerful anthem performed by HORI7ON, KAIA, and 1st.One. The song celebrates the rise of P-pop and features empowering lyrics about overcoming fear, moving forward with hope, and achieving global aspirations.
The collaborative single was officially released on May 15, 2026, following a debut live performance at the ROUND Festival in April.
The three groups premiered the song during a special stage collaboration on Day 1 of the 2026 ROUND Festival, held on April 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The collaboration features three major P-pop acts:
HORI7ON: Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Reyster, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus.
KAIA: Angela, Charice, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte.
1st.One: ACE, Max, Alpha, J, Joker, and Jason.
The official lyric video premiered on May 15, 2026, at 7 PM and is available on the official ROUND Festival YouTube channel.