XONARA Embrace Self-Acceptance With New Single “IMPERFECT” – Listen
The P-pop girl group taps Filipina-American rapper Ruby Ibarra as vocal producer and composer-lyricist on their new self-love anthem.
Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
XONARA are back with their third single, “IMPERFECT,” exploring self-acceptance and individuality.
Released on October 2, 2026 under 1Z Entertainment, Republic Records, and UMG Philippines, the track offers a more vulnerable glimpse into the rising girl group’s artistry. Confronting self-doubt and the pressure of meeting expectations, “IMPERFECT” encourages listeners to embrace the qualities that make them different, captured in the lyrics: “Pretty special / Imperfections make me better.”
The song’s title carries a double meaning, turning the word “IMPERFECT” into the affirmation “I’m perfect.” Through this wordplay, XONARA turn their “imperfections” into a source of empowerment. The self-love anthem challenges the conventional ideas of perfection by celebrating individuality and letting go of limiting social standards.
Filipina-American rapper Ruby Ibarra contributes to the track as vocal producerProducerThe person who guides the creative and technical process of making a recording, shaping its sound, arrangement, and overall quality. Producers can write, compose, engineer, and direct performances, and aGo to Producer Glossary and composer-lyricist, joining Ashley Mehta and Angelo Ancheta Macaraeg in shaping the song’s composition and vocal production. LASI serves as the producer, while Daryl Reyes and Joshua Daniel Nase of RADKIDZ handle recording and mixing and mastering, respectively.
“IMPERFECT” made its debut live performance at the Music is Universal Showcase during Music Matters Live in CQ Clarke Quay, Singapore on October 4, 2026 just two days after its digital release. The performance also marks XONARA’s international debut, coming five months after the 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 girl group officially debuted in May 2026.
Composed of Tin, Eurekah, Dominique, Ella, Namie, Megumi, and Lei, XONARA released their 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, “TABI,” on May 15, 2026, introducing their confident and explosive energy. They followed it up with the hip-hop and R&B-leaning track, “PULA,” released on August 7, 2026, further showcasing the girl group’s swagger and versatility.
With “IMPERFECT,” the seven-member act continues to build their identity as artists only months into their debut.
XONARA are also among the nominees for Billboard Philippines’ People’s Choice Awards at The Filipino Music Awards 2026 and are set to serve as presenters at the awards ceremony on October 6, 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Listen to XONARA’s latest single, “IMPERFECT,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
XONARA’s “IMPERFECT” was released on October 2, 2026, as the group’s third single, under 1Z Entertainment, Republic Records, and UMG Philippines.
“IMPERFECT” is a self-love anthem about self-acceptance and individuality. Its title doubles as the affirmation “I’m perfect,” turning imperfections into empowerment.
Ruby Ibarra is vocal producer and composer-lyricist, with Ashley Mehta and Angelo Ancheta Macaraeg. LASI produced, while RADKIDZ’s Daryl Reyes and Joshua Daniel Nase handled recording and mixing and mastering.
XONARA debuted “IMPERFECT” live at the Music is Universal Showcase during Music Matters Live in Singapore on October 4, 2026, marking their international debut.
XONARA is a seven-member P-pop girl group: Tin, Eurekah, Dominique, Ella, Namie, Megumi, and Lei. They debuted in May 2026 with “TABI.”
