KAIA To Represent The Philippines At The 2026 ROUND Music Festival In Korea
The five-member girl group previously performed at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the Manila Stop of the ASEAN-Korea Music Festival.
Courtesy of @OfficialKAIA.
Courtesy of @OfficialKAIA.
KAIA will be raising the Philippine flag once again as they take the stage at the 2026 ROUND Music Festival in South Korea.
In a shared announcement across the girl group’s official social media platforms, KAIA confirmed their participation in the upcoming ASEAN-Korea Music FestivalMusic FestivalA multi-act live event, held over one or several days, featuring many performers across genres and stages. Festivals create community around music and attract tourism, and the Philippines hosts aGo to Music Festival Glossary, set to take place on November 7-8, 2026 at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea.
“We can’t wait to bring the KAIA experience, Filipino talent, and OPMOPMShort for Original Pilipino Music, the body of songs created by Filipino artists, spanning genres from ballads and rock to hip-hop and pop. OPM expresses Filipino identity and heritage, andGo to OPM Glossary to the ROUND stage,” the girls wrote.
The five-member group previously joined the Manila stop of the ROUND Music FestivalMusic FestivalA multi-act live event, held over one or several days, featuring many performers across genres and stages. Festivals create community around music and attract tourism, and the Philippines hosts aGo to Music Festival Glossary held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum from April 18-19, 2026. During the festival’s first day, KAIA joined fellow P-pop acts HORI7ON and 1st.One for the ‘Project P-Pop : Rising‘ stage, where they performed the collaborative track “Sulong” in celebration of P-pop’s growing presence in both the local and international music scene.
Presented by KBS WORLD and supported by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund, the annual ROUND Music FestivalMusic FestivalA multi-act live event, held over one or several days, featuring many performers across genres and stages. Festivals create community around music and attract tourism, and the Philippines hosts aGo to Music Festival Glossary aim to strengthen the cultural exchange between South Korea and ASEAN countries through popular music.
Soon heading to Korea for the festival, KAIA is composed of Angela, Charice, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte. The group made their official debut with “Blah Blah” in April 2022, following their pre-debut singleDebut SingleAn artist's first officially released song, introducing their sound, image, and voice to the public. A debut single often shapes first impressions, and its reception can determine early momentum, makingGo to Debut Single Glossary, “KAYA.” Since then, they were named Billboard Philippines‘ P-pop Rising Class of 2025 and most recently took home the Listeners’ Choice Award at the Billboard Philippines Women In Music 2026 for their hit single, “TANGA.”
KAIA also recently released their dreamy single “hulog” on June 26, 2026, following the group’s growing online traction from their viral Backyard Live performance of “Takedown” from the official soundtrack of the popular 2025 film KPop Demon Hunters.
Their upcoming ROUND appearance adds to KAIA’s growing list of international appearances. The group previously performed at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore in June 2026 and are set to return to the international stage for the 21st edition of Music Matters Live in October 2026.
As we anticipate KAIA in the upcoming ROUND Music FestivalMusic FestivalA multi-act live event, held over one or several days, featuring many performers across genres and stages. Festivals create community around music and attract tourism, and the Philippines hosts aGo to Music Festival Glossary in Korea, check out their latest single, “hulog,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
KAIA will perform at the 2026 ROUND Music Festival on November 7–8 at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea. The ASEAN-Korea festival is presented by KBS WORLD and supported by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund.
Yes, KAIA previously joined the Manila stop of the ROUND Music Festival at Smart Araneta Coliseum from April 18–19, 2026, performing the collaborative track “Sulong” with fellow P-pop acts HORI7ON and 1st.One.
KAIA is a five-member P-pop girl group composed of Angela, Charice, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte. They made their official debut with “Blah Blah” in April 2022, following their pre-debut single “KAYA.”
KAIA was named part of Billboard Philippines’ P-pop Rising Class of 2025 and won the Listeners’ Choice Award at the Billboard Philippines Women In Music 2026 for their hit single “TANGA.”
Beyond the ROUND Music Festival, KAIA performed at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore in June 2026 and is set to appear at the 21st edition of Music Matters Live in October 2026.
