XONARA is the first girl group under 1Z Entertainment, the company founded by SB19. Composed of Eurekah, Ella, Dominique, Tin, Namie, Megumi, and Lei, the group first gained attention through its appearance at SB19’s Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale before officially entering the P-pop scene with its debut single, “TABI.”
The name XONARA draws meaning from three related word forms: SONAR, SORA, and NARRA. SONAR represents sound that goes beyond what can be seen, reflecting the members’ stories, voices, and the messages they hope to share through their music. SORA pays tribute to Melchora “Tandang Sora” Aquino, whose compassion, courage, and bravery resonate with the group. Since Megumi is half-Japanese, SORA also carries the Japanese meaning of “sky,” symbolizing limitless possibilities, untapped potential, and the belief that the sky is the limit. NARRA refers to the Philippine national tree and represents XONARA’s resilience, strength, and grit as a group. Meanwhile, the letter X represents anybody, allowing listeners and supporters to see themselves as part of XONARA’s continuing story.
Eurekah is the leader, main rapper, and lead dancer of XONARA. With her bold styling, short hair, and confident stage presence, she brings strong leadership, rap energy, and a rockstar-inspired edge to the group.
Ella is the visual and lead vocalist of XONARA. She brings charm, vocal color, and a polished creative presence to the group’s seven-member lineup.
Dominique is a lead vocalist of XONARA. With her vocal color and confident presence, she adds elegance and individuality to the group’s seven-member lineup.
Tin is the lead rapper and lead dancer of XONARA. She brings sharp movement, rap presence, and bold performance energy to the group.
Namie is the main vocalist of XONARA. She brings vocal power, emotional expression, and warm stage presence to the group.
Megumi is the main dancer, sub vocalist, and sub rapper of XONARA. She adds dance power, versatility, and confident performance energy to the group.
Lei is the lead dancer and lead rapper of XONARA. She brings youthful presence, sharp movement, and strong rap energy to the group.
XONARA is a seven-member Filipino P-pop girl group under 1Z Entertainment, Republic Records Philippines, and UMG Philippines, composed of Eurekah, Ella, Dominique, Tin, Namie, Megumi, and Lei. Debuting on May 15, 2026, the group arrived as the first girl group under 1Z Entertainment, the company founded by SB19, making their entrance one of the most closely watched debuts in recent P-pop history. The anticipation was not just about the group itself. It was about what it meant for 1Z Entertainment to extend its reach into a girl group for the first time, and whether XONARA could carry the weight of that moment on their own terms.
They did. “TABI” introduced the group with confidence, precision, and a performance identity strong enough to stand independently from the SB19 association that drew initial attention. XONARA came in ready.
The name is built from three layered word forms that each carry distinct meaning. SONAR represents sound that travels beyond what is visible, reflecting each member’s voice, story, and the messages they carry through their music. SORA honors Melchora “Tandang Sora” Aquino, a symbol of courage and compassion in Philippine history, while also carrying the Japanese meaning of “sky” as a nod to Megumi’s half-Japanese heritage, framing the group’s potential as limitless. NARRA refers to the Philippine national tree, grounding XONARA in resilience and strength. The X at the front of the name stands for anyone, an open invitation for listeners to see themselves as part of XONARA’s ongoing story.
Together those three roots create a name that is culturally specific, internationally aware, and deliberately inclusive, which is exactly the kind of identity a group backed by 1Z Entertainment and UMG Philippines needs to carry into a global market.
XONARA has released two singles in their debut year, and both have done exactly what strong debut-era singles should: establish a sound, introduce a group identity, and give fans something to build loyalty around before the catalog grows deeper.
“TABI” dropped on May 15, 2026 as XONARA’s formal introduction to P-pop. The title draws on the Filipino word for “step aside” or “make way,” a fitting opening statement for a group entering a crowded scene with the expectation of carving out real space. The single introduced the seven-member lineup in full, pairing the group’s vocal range with sharp choreography and a visual identity that leaned into the rock and hip-hop influences in their genre profile. Rolling Stone Philippines covered the debut and noted the group’s confident arrival, and the track accumulated millions of streams in the weeks following release.
The performance energy on “TABI” established what XONARA looks like at full capacity, and it set the standard the group has been building on since.
“PULA” arrived on August 7, 2026 as XONARA’s second single, pushing the group’s identity further into a bolder, more assertive register. The title plays on the Filipino word for red and the phrase “pull up,” giving the track a dual energy: color and confidence, arrival and command. It was first performed live at Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum before the official release date, giving fans an early look at the song in a full-stage context before it hit streaming platforms.
“PULA” matters not just as a second single but as a signal. Groups that follow a strong debut with something that pushes rather than retreats are building toward something real. XONARA did exactly that.
Being the first girl group under 1Z Entertainment is a fact that carries weight in how XONARA has been received and how the group positions itself in the broader P-pop landscape. 1Z Entertainment was founded by SB19, P-pop’s pioneering act and SEA pop trailblazers, and the company’s decision to launch a girl group after years of SB19’s own trajectory sent a clear signal about where 1Z wanted to take its footprint in the industry.
XONARA welcomed that pressure publicly. In an ABS-CBN exclusive ahead of their debut, the group acknowledged the expectations that came with the 1Z name and framed it as motivation rather than burden. That posture has carried through in how they have performed and released music through their first months as an active group.
XONARA’s live presence has been part of their identity from before their official debut. The group appeared at SB19’s Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale, which gave fans their first glimpse of the lineup before “TABI” was released. Their performance at Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where they debuted “PULA” live, placed them on one of the biggest OPM stages of the year and confirmed that XONARA belongs in that company.
P-pop’s presence at that night, with XONARA among the acts contributing to how the genre showed up at OPM Con, reflected something real about where P-pop sits in the broader Philippine music conversation right now.
XONARA enters a P-pop girl group space that already includes G22, BINI, KAIA, FINA, Baby Dolls, RAYA, and a growing number of newer acts. What separates XONARA in that company is the combination of institutional backing through 1Z Entertainment and UMG Philippines, a genre profile that incorporates rock and hip-hop alongside pop, and a debut year that has moved quickly from a single introduction into a two-single catalog with live performances on major stages.
The fandom name for XONARA has not yet been officially announced, but the community forming around the group is already active across social platforms, streaming, and live events. That early fan energy is one of the clearest indicators of a debut that has genuinely landed.
This profile on PPop Beats stays updated with XONARA’s latest music, member news, and every milestone as the group continues building their place in P-pop.
