KAIA’s Angela To Join Takase Toya At His Upcoming Manila Concert
The special guest appearance brings together P-pop and J-pop as the girl group member joins the Japanese singer on his debut Manila show.
KAIA’s Angela and Takase Toya. Courtesy of @OfficialKAIA and @takasetoya_jp.
KAIA’s Angela. Courtesy of @OfficialKAIA.
KAIA‘s leader Angela is set to join Japanese singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, typically accompanied by guitar or piano. Valued for personal storytelling and authenticity, singer-songwriters form a major part of the Filipino musicGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary Takase Toya as he makes his Manila concert debut.
Officially announced through social media on October 10, 2026, KAIA described the collaboration as “two sounds, two cultures, one stage,” bringing together the sounds of J-pop and P-popP-PopShort for Pilipino pop, a movement of Filipino idol groups and solo acts who combine pop music, choreography, and polished production for local and international audiences. P-pop has grown quickly,Go to P-Pop Glossary.
Previously, Japanese artist Fumiya Sato was confirmed to be the concert’s opening actOpening ActA performer or group that plays before the headliner at a concert, typically for a shorter set. Opening acts introduce themselves to new audiences, and the slot can launch careers,Go to Opening Act Glossary. Now, the P-pop girl group member will also join the intimate gathering on October 16, 2026 at the Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills as a special guest artist.
During a press conference on October 9, 2026, Toya shared his desire to connect more with Filipino audiences and explore musical collaborations with local artists. He also revealed that he chose KAIA’s Angela after listening to her group’s music and finding that their sound complemented his own musical style.
“I thought it would be great if we could sing a duet song together,” he said, highlighting the musical dynamic between male and female vocalists.
For KAIA’s Angela, the guest appearance comes as her group continues to grow their visibility on the international stage. The five-member girl group most recently led the Filipino lineup during the MadeIN Philippines Spotlight Weekend at Music Matters Live in Singapore.
The upcoming concert arrives as part of Takase Toya’s Asia tour promoting his latest album, ∞ (Infinity), released on August 8, 2026. The tour includes stops in the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Marking his first opportunity to meet his Filipino fans in person, Toya previously shared during the press conference that fans from the country had been encouraging him to bring his music to the Philippines. Since his previous Asia tour did not include the country, he wanted to make Manila part of this year’s itinerary.
Catch KAIA’s Angela perform at Takase Toya’s first-ever Manila concert on October 16, 2026. Tickets for the show are available for purchase here.
In the meantime, check out KAIA’s latest single, “hulog,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Angela is the leader of KAIA, a five-member P-pop girl group. She joins Japanese singer-songwriter Takase Toya as a special guest at his Manila concert debut on October 16, 2026.
Takase Toya’s first Manila concert is on October 16, 2026, at the Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills. Fumiya Sato opens the show, and KAIA’s Angela appears as a special guest.
The tour promotes Takase Toya’s album ∞ (Infinity), released August 8, 2026. Stops include the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Indonesia, with Manila added this year.
Toya said at the October 9, 2026 press conference that he would like to sing a duet with Angela, citing the male and female vocal dynamic. No setlist is announced.
KAIA is a five-member P-pop girl group led by Angela. It most recently led the Filipino lineup at the MadeIN Philippines Spotlight Weekend at Music Matters Live in Singapore.
