Becoming the First Idol Group Composed of All Chinese Members to Chart with Consecutive Hit Singles
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Super Star girl group, A2O MAY, continues to impress critics as their newest single “BOSS” makes Mediabase’s Top 40 list. Landing at No. 35, it marks the highest placement ever achieved by a Chinese girl group and sets the record for the highest female Chinese artist in the U.S. Top 40 radio. A2O MAY is now the first group with all Chinese members to have two songs on the Top 40 list, further cementing them as international trailblazers in the music industry. “BOSS” has earned the group the highest charting of any Chinese girl group in Top 40 history, surpassing their breakout single “Under My Skin,” which peaked at No.39. This milestone marks two consecutive charting singles for the group, making A2O MAY the first-ever girl group with all Chinese members to achieve this feat on U.S. Top 40 radio — a groundbreaking moment in global pop history.
The Mediabase Top 40 chart, based on actual airplay data from over 180 major radio stations across the United States and Canada, serves as a key indicator of mainstream popularity. A2O MAY’s hit singles continue to resonate with North American audiences, a rare and impressive feat for a newly debuted girl group.
A2O MAY continues to soar as “BOSS” reaches over 30 million views on YouTube, establishing A2O MAY as beloved global artists worldwide. Alongside their success abroad, “BOSS” also excited domestic audiences, charting at No. 1 on QQ Music, one of China’s premier streaming platforms.
Guided by renowned producer Soo Man LEE, A2O MAY blends multicultural backgrounds and bilingual fluency in Chinese and English, positioning themselves as a pioneering voice of a new era in global pop culture. As representatives of the newly launched Zalpha Pop genre, a fusion of Gen Z/Alpha storytelling, CHENYU, SHIJIE, QUCHANG, MICHE, and KAT bring an authentic and boundary-breaking energy to every stage they step onto.
A2O MAY are coming off their first U.S. live performance at the KIIS FM Wango Tango Festival last month. They made a huge splash as they performed alongside top global artists, including Doja Cat, David Guetta, Meghan Trainor, and Gwen Stefani. As A2O MAY’s success story continues to unfold, they are not just breaking new ground as a rising global act; they are shaping the landscape of the international music industry.
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 (17), QUCHANG (17), 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 culture to culture, generation to generation, heart to heart. Step into the world of A2O MAY. The future begins in May’s full bloom.
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