The next-gen global girl group, A2O MAY, makes a bold return with their first EP, “PAPARAZZI ARRIVE,” available on all digital streaming platforms. The 14-track release not only introduces A2O Entertainment’s original genre, “Zalpha Pop”—a fusion of Gen Z and Gen Alpha influences—but also showcases the group’s versatility through a dynamic mix of pre-debut songs, unit performances, and solo tracks.
Earlier this year, the quintet captured international attention as the first Chinese idol group to perform at iHeartRadio’s renowned Wango Tango festival, marking both their U.S. stage debut and a simultaneous American television appearance on KTLA.
The debut EP PAPARAZZI ARRIVE is anchored by its title track, PAPARAZZI ARRIVE, a bold showcase of A2O MAY’s “Zalpha Pop.” Built on a striking siren-like synth riff and dubstep-inspired electro beats, the song delivers a message of confidence and ambition through the group’s dynamic vocals. The project also includes their pre-debut single “Under My Skin (A2O),” the bass-driven “B.B.B,” the performance-focused “BOSS,” and the soulful R&B track “MELODY,” reflecting the group’s versatility and musical range.
The release further highlights individual members through solo and unit tracks. MICHE & KAT present “SWEAT,” a Latin-inspired song available in both English and Spanish; CHENYU delivers emotional depth in “Someone You Loved;” QUCHANG showcases her powerful range in “Black Sheep;” and SHIJIE adds smooth R&B flair with “Trip.”
To extend their global reach, the title track is also available in English and Chinese, positioning A2O MAY as a rising force with international ambitions.
In just a few short months, A2O MAY has broken records and defied expectations in the U.S. Their pre-debut single “Under My Skin” made them the first Chinese group to enter the U.S. Top 40 Radio Chart, where it remained for two consecutive weeks. Their official debut single, “BOSS,” has now charted for five consecutive weeks – rising from #35 to #32 – marking their second U.S. Top 40 entry and the highest charting placement in history by a Chinese girl group.
The track has also amassed over 30 million views across Weibo and YouTube, fueled by the viral Jump Rope Dance featured in its chorus. Released this past August, “B.B.B” topped the Daily New Songs Chart on China’s largest music platform, QQ Music, and earned A2O MAY the “Rookie Group of the Year ” award at the 2025 Weibo Music Awards, marking significant achievements for the group. With growing traction across both Asia and North America, A2O MAY is fast emerging as a leading powerhouse in global pop.
Backed by K-pop pioneer Soo Man LEE and launched under A2O Entertainment, A2O MAY is the first group to embody “Zalpha Pop”—a genre blending Gen Z emotions and Gen Alpha’s creativity. Their music fuses futuristic production with emotionally resonant storytelling, creating cultural bridges through sound and style.
Highlighting their unprecedented debut, the group attended the star-studded Amazon Studios premiere of “Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop” in Los Angeles, a feature documentary chronicling the enthralling life of a bold visionary. The red carpet sparkled with icons, including Girls’ Generation members and Taemin from SHINee, who shared the spotlight with the rising group primed for global dominance.
ABOUT A2O MAY
A2O MAY (AY-TWO-OH-MAY) is the first official girl group launched under A2O Entertainment, making their debut on December 20, 2024. The group is composed of five talented members — CHENYU (17), SHIJIE (18), QUCHANG (18), MICHE (20), and KAT (20) — who were selected from A2O Rookies’ HTG division. Hailing from Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hawaii, A2O MAY is a multicultural, bilingual group fluent in Chinese and English, representing a new generation of global idols.
Each member brings a unique artistic identity shaped by passions such as fashion styling, piano, visual art, songwriting, and performance. A2O MAY is the first group to embody Zalpha Pop, a genre and cultural movement created by renowned producer Soo Man LEE, aimed at blending the emotional authenticity and storytelling of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Their debut single, “Under My Skin,” captures this vision with a rhythmic, synth-driven sound and introspective tone, offering a powerful glimpse into the future of youth-driven global music. As pioneers of A2O’s artist ecosystem, A2O MAY continues to connect with fans worldwide through digital-first content, dynamic visuals, and an open, evolving narrative of growth, self-expression, and creativity.
More than a name, A2O MAY signals the beginning of a cultural shift. Inspired by the season of full bloom and sharing its sound with the Chinese character 美 (Mei), meaning “beauty,” the name reflects not only outer elegance but inner strength — the quiet power behind every transformation. More than artists, they are a bridge — connecting cultures to cultures, generations to generations, hearts to hearts. Step into the world of A2O MAY. The future begins in May’s full bloom.
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