First Chinese Idol Group to Perform at American Music Festival and Attend Prestigious Gold Gala Celebrating Asian Excellence
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Los Angeles, CA – May 12, 2025 – Breakout girl group, A2O MAY, continues to make history standing out with an eventful weekend of high-profile events with many firsts for a Chinese idol group. First, the rookie all-stars made their live on stage debut at their first American Music Festival, iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango on May 10. The formidable act, always pushing the limits, stunned with a live performance of their hit singles to critical acclaim for their stage persona, dance moves and live vocals. The quintet shared the stage with some of music’s biggest names such as Gwen Stefani, Doja Cat, Meghan Trainor, and more.
After the Wango Tango festivities, the group were invited by Gold House to attend their star-studded definitive annual award ceremony for 100 Asian Pacific leaders who most impacted culture and society. Jon M. Chu, Megan Thee Stallion, H.E.R., Daniel Dae Kim, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are among the stars honored at the fourth annual Gold House Gala. The event brought together Asian Pacific American stars, industry leaders, athletes, and influencers to celebrate their excellence. Other recognizable luminaries were Soo-Man Lee, Girls’ Generation members HYOYEON, TIFFANY, SUNNY and, SUPER JUNIOR’s Siwon.
Simultaneously, their pre-debut single, “Under My Skin,” secured a place on the U.S. Mediabase Top 40 Radio Chart for two consecutive weeks. This achievement further cements A2O MAY’s position as the first Chinese idol girl group to enter and now sustain a presence in the U.S. Top 40, signaling a powerful breakthrough moment for the group on the international stage. 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. Following their historic entry at No. 39 last week, A2O MAY’s continued presence underscores not just an initial splash but a growing resonance with North American audiences, a rare and significant accomplishment for a newly debuted girl group.
While “Under My Skin” continues to climb internationally, A2O MAY has kept their momentum strong with the release of their fierce officially debuted single, “BOSS,” which amassed over 60 million views across YouTube and Weibo showcasing their escalating global fanbase and versatility as artists. The group also made their first U.S. television broadcast debut on KTLA Morning News in Los Angeles performing the chart-topping radio song to a live audience of millions to promote their Wango Tango performance. Alongside their success abroad, “BOSS” also ignited strong momentum domestically, placing No. 1 on one of China’s top streaming platforms, QQ Music.
Formed under A2O Entertainment and guided by acclaimed producer Soo-Man Lee, A2O MAY represents a new generation of performers fluent in both Chinese and English, united by their multicultural background and shared artistic vision. Members CHENYU (16), SHIJIE (17), QUCHANG (17), MICHE (19), and KAT (19) hail from Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Hawaii, bringing a unique global perspective to their music. Their debut introduced a new genre, Zalpha Pop—a futuristic sound blending emotional storytelling with cutting-edge production, designed for the digitally native Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
The recent pivotal moments mark a significant breakthrough not only for the group, but for the broader Chinese music industry, as the group becomes a symbol of what is possible when diverse voices are given a global stage. A2O MAY stands at the forefront of the Zalpha Pop revolution with millions of streams and radio play under their belt – they’re not just a girl group – they’re a movement.
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ABOUT A20 MAY
A2O MAY is the first official girl group launched under the A2O Channel by A2O Entertainment, making their debut on December 20, 2024. The group is composed of five talented members — CHENYU (16), SHIJIE (17), QUCHANG (17), MICHE (19), and KAT (19) — who were selected from A2O Rookies’ HTG division. Hailing from Shanghai, Jiangsu, 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 futuristic sounds with Gen Z emotional authenticity and storytelling. 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.
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