MANILA, Philippines — SB19’s talent management company, 1Z Entertainment, surprised fans Saturday night with the launch of its first-ever girl group, Xonara, during the sold-out “Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale” concert at the SMDC Festival Grounds.
The seven-member group — Eurekah, Ella, Dominique, Tin, Megumi, Lei and Namie — made their debut performance in front of thousands of fans, delivering their original track “Uy Tabi Tabi,” which they said they wrote and composed themselves.
“What a dream come true to finally perform and meet all of you in person for our very first time,” the group said in a post on their official Facebook page after the performance.
“We are still on a massive high from the energy of SB19 (our Kuyas!!!) ‘Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale Concert,’ and as a new group, it was truly surreal to be part of such a spectacular event,” they added.
Xonara described the experience as overwhelming, citing the support of SB19’s fandom, A’TIN.
“The love and support we felt was overwhelming, and we were absolutely blown away by your enthusiasm and dedication. We are all excited about what’s next. Let’s keep this beginning going,” the group said.
The group also formally introduced themselves in a separate post, saying, “Meet the girls of XONARA! We are so beyond excited to finally introduce ourselves and share our journey with you all.”
“Get ready, because we’re bringing a fresh new flavor to the P-pop scene that you won't want to miss,” they added.
Xonara is set to officially debut on May 15, marking a major milestone for 1Z Entertainment, the company founded in 2023 by SB19 members Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin. Pablo currently serves as the company’s president.
The launch follows the company’s earlier efforts to build its roster, including an open search for a girl group announced in June 2024 and trainee auditions opened in January 2025.
Saturday’s concert, which capped SB19’s 2025–2026 world tour, featured four large stages, high-energy performances and surprise appearances, including Xonara and Japanese boy group BE:FIRST.
“This was truly surreal. Even just the energy — it meant everything to us,” Xonara said of sharing the stage environment with established performers.
The “Wakas at Simula” finale marked a major moment for SB19 and their fans, celebrating the group’s evolution from small venues to large-scale productions.
