New P-pop Girl Group Xonara To Debut Under 1Z Entertainment

Rookie P-pop girl group Xonara is set to make their debut under 1Z Entertainment — the label co-founded by SB19 — on May 15, 2026.

The seven-member group made a big first impression when they performed their original song, “TABI,” during SB19’s ‘Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale’ at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Paranaque.

The group, which consists of members Dominique, Ella, Eurekah, Lei, Megumi, Namie, and Tin, also wrote the track themselves. They aim to bring a fresh new sound and energy to the ever-evolving P-pop landscape.

“Maraming-maraming salamat po sa mainit po na pagtanggap sa amin ngayong gabi. Kung alam n’yo lang po kung gaano kami ka-grateful at ka-blessed po na makatuntong po sa ganitong stage,kasi dati nandiyan lang naman ako, nangangarap lang naman din kami. Somaraming salamat po,” Eurekah addressed the fans in attendance at the show.

(Thank you very, very much for the warm welcome we received tonight. If only you knew how grateful and blessed we are to be able to step onto a stage like this. Before, we were just there, also dreaming. So thank you very much.)

Established in 2023 and co-founded by SB19 members Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, the label announced an open search to form its first P-pop girl group in June 2024.

In January 2025, it announced the opening of its trainee auditions for 2026 — finding dancers, singers, rappers, and visual artists to build an even more creative and talented community. Earlier this month, Xonara was officially teased as the label’s first P-pop girl group.

Ralph Regis

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Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.

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