BGYO
{{Short description|Filipino boy band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = BGYO
| image = BGYO (1), February 2023.jpg
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| caption = From left to right: Mikki, JL, Gelo, Nate, and Akira.
| alias = SHA Boys (formerly)
| origin = Manila, Philippines
| genre = {{hlist|Pop|Electronic dance music|R&B{{cite web|author=Rafael Bautista|url=https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-debut-album-the-light-review/|title=LOVE AND INSPIRATION TAKE CENTER STAGE IN BGYO'S DEBUT ALBUM, THE LIGHT|date=October 13, 2021|website=nylonmanila.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013172248/https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-debut-album-the-light-review/|archive-date=October 13, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 13, 2021}}|Soul Ballad|Pop rock{{Cite web|author=RAFAEL BAUTISTA|title=THE ROUND-UP: COMPLETE YOUR PLAYLIST SESSIONS WITH THESE NEW MUSIC DROPS|date=August 19, 2022|language=en|website=nylonmanila.com|url=https://nylonmanila.com/complete-playlist-sessions-new-music-drops-aug-13-19/|access-date=August 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820045523/https://nylonmanila.com/complete-playlist-sessions-new-music-drops-aug-13-19/|archive-date=August 20, 2022|url-status=live}}}}
| discography = {{hlist|Albums and singles|music videos}}
| years_active = 2021–present
| label = Star Music
| current_members = *Gelo
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| website = {{URL|bgyo.abs-cbn.com}}
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BGYO (formerly Star Hunt Academy Boys or SHA Boys) is a Filipino boy band formed in 2018 through ABS-CBN's Star Hunt Academy (SHA). The group is composed of five members: Akira, Gelo, JL, Mikki, and Nate.{{Cite web |last=Abunda |first=Boy |title=P-Pop group BGYO is on the rise |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/09/13/2209216/p-pop-group-bgyo-rise |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Philstar.com}}
BGYO debuted on January 29, 2021, with their single, "The Light".{{Cite web |last=Zinampan |first=Tristan |date=2021-01-29 |title=WATCH: New P-pop group BGYO debuts with 'The Light' |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bgyo-song-the-light-music-video/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} The group released their second single, "He's Into Her", as part of the official soundtrack of the Philippine romantic comedy series of the same title. The song led to the group's first achievement, earning them the "Best Theme Song" award at the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards.{{Cite news |last=Songco |first=Pauline |date=October 1, 2021 |title='He's into Her' wins at Asian Academy Creative Awards |url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/10/01/hes-into-her-wins-at-asian-academy-creative-awards/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004081640/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/10/01/hes-into-her-wins-at-asian-academy-creative-awards/ |archive-date=October 4, 2021 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |work=Daily Tribune}} Their debut album, The Light, achieved record-breaking success, topping iTunes Philippines' Top 100 albums chart for twelve consecutive days, making it the longest top charting album by a Filipino act on the platform.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-29 |title=A Look Back At Some Of BGYO's Most Memorable Moments So Far |url=https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-1st-anniversary-memorable-moments-so-far/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917075555/https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-1st-anniversary-memorable-moments-so-far/ |archive-date=September 17, 2022 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Nylon Manila |language=en-US}} BGYO's achievements also reached the international stage, with the group featured in Grammy's "The Many Sounds of Asian Pop" listicle in 2023.{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=2023-05-14 |title=LOOK: BGYO makes it to Grammy's 'Many Sounds of Asian Pop' feature |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bgyo-included-grammys-many-sounds-asian-pop-feature/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}
Name
The name of BGYO is an acronym for "Becoming the change, Going further, You and I, Originally Filipino". Contrary to the belief of many, the group's name is not a shortened form of the Filipino word bagyo, which means storm, particularly a tropical cyclone.{{Cite web |title=BGYO Bagyo! A P-Pop Force To Be Reckoned With |url=https://www.andasian.com/article/bgyo-bagyo-a-p-pop-force-to-be-reckoned-with |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=www.andasian.com |date=November 3, 2022 |language=en}}
History
=2018–2020: Formation and introduction=
In 2018, ABS-CBN launched the Star Hunt Academy program, a project led by entertainment head Laurenti Dyogi for the purpose of introducing Filipino talents in the international market.{{Cite web|title='BGYO' set to take the P-Pop world by storm|url=https://journal.com.ph/entertainment/showbiz/bgyo-set-to-take-the-p-pop-world-by-storm/|access-date=January 22, 2020|website=journal.com.ph|language=en|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115084117/https://journal.com.ph/entertainment/showbiz/bgyo-set-to-take-the-p-pop-world-by-storm/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=SCHOOL OF POP - Star Hunt Academy trains next P-Pop stars|url=https://underoneceiling.com/top-news-and-stories/philippines-news-headline/school-of-pop-star-hunt-academy-trains-next-p-pop-stars/|access-date=April 12, 2021|website=underoneceiling.com|language=en}} 250 auditionees ranging from ages 16–19 from different places in the Philippines were evaluated, from which the first set of male trainees were selected. It was initially planned to debut a 7-member idol boy group, but was minimized to five. The final lineup ended with Akira, Gelo, JL, Mikki, and Nate.{{Cite web|title=BINI, SHA Boys, and ABS-CBN's plans to be 'regional, global player'|url= https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/bini-sha-boys-abs-cbn-plans-international|access-date=April 12, 2021|website=rappler.com|date= January 10, 2021|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Is BGYO ready for global domination?|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/01/18/is-bgyo-ready-for-global-domination/|access-date=January 22, 2021|website=tribune.net.ph|language=en|archive-date=January 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117233724/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/01/18/is-bgyo-ready-for-global-domination/|url-status=dead}} They were trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy.{{cite news|url=http://www.epnc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=203805|title=뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상|trans-title=Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award|date=March 19, 2021|website=News|via=TechWorld|language=ko|access-date=June 8, 2022}} Vocal coach Kitchy Molina and Austrian-native dance coach Mickey Perz were some of the notable Filipino mentors.{{Cite web|title=Unang fancon ng BGYO, mangyayari na sa Enero 29|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2021/01/21/2071923/unang-fancon-ng-bgyo-mangyayari-na-sa-enero-29|access-date=January 22, 2021|website=philstar.com|language=tl}}{{Cite web|title=BGYO BRINGS 'THE LIGHT' AS AN UPCOMING P-POP GROUP|url=https://philippinekpopconvention.com/bgyo-brings-the-light-as-an-upcoming-p-pop-group/|access-date=January 30, 2021|website=philippinekpopconvention.com|date=January 27, 2021 |language=en}}
On August 3, 2019, the five members were officially introduced as the Star Hunt trainees in the online pre-show of the Big Night of Pinoy Big Brother: Otso through a performance.{{Cite web|last=Bardinas|first=Mary Ann|title=Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/star-hunt-academy-set-to-make-more-p-pop-idols-shine-worldwide-12780|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=EN}} They have attended the 2019 Southeast Asian Games thanksgiving celebration.{{Cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/star-hunt-academy-set-to-make-more-p-pop-idols-shine-worldwide-12780|title=Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide|access-date=February 16, 2021|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=en}}
In May 2020, Dyogi released a dance practice video of Akira, Gelo, Mikki, and Nate dancing to Seventeen's "Let Me Hear You Say" to show their training progress.{{Cite web|title=As promised here's one of the practice videos of SHA boy trainees: Akira, Angelo, Mikki and Nate. Unfortunately JL and RJ were sick during this practice. #TuloyAngPangarap #StarHuntAcademyTrainees|url= https://twitter.com/direklauren/status/1261231875495845889|access-date=January 16, 2021|website=twitter.com|language=en}} In the subsequent months, the academy has released vlogs of the trainees on YouTube and performance videos on Twitter.{{Cite web|title=BGYO, P-Pop's next hottest boy group from Star Hunt Academy, gears up for debut - SAGISAG PH|url=https://www.sagisag.com/article/3230/news/sha-bgyo-debut|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=www.sagisag.com|language=en}} The group was also invited to perform on the "Happy Hallyu Day 4" which lasted from August 22 and 29.{{cite web|author=Lyris|url=https://www.hellokpop.com/event/happy-hallyu-day-4-concludes-with-your-ideal-mix-of-hallyu-fix/|title="Happy Hallyu Day 4" Concludes With Your Ideal Mix of Hallyu Fix|date=September 12, 2020|website=hellokpop.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901101051/https://www.hellokpop.com/event/happy-hallyu-day-4-concludes-with-your-ideal-mix-of-hallyu-fix/|archive-date=September 1, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=September 1, 2021}} On October 18, BGYO as "SHA Boys" became part of the ASAP Natin 'To and performed BTS' hit song "On". On October 31, they also performed on the "2020 Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange Festival".{{cite web|author=Cheska De Ocampo|url=http://www.kstreetmanila.com/2020/10/phil-kor-cultural-exchange-festival-online-concert-to-happen-this-october/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118095836/http://www.kstreetmanila.com/2020/10/phil-kor-cultural-exchange-festival-online-concert-to-happen-this-october/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 18, 2021|title=PHIL-KOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE FESTIVAL ONLINE CONCERT TO HAPPEN THIS OCTOBER!|date=October 11, 2020|website=kstreetmanila.com|language=en|access-date=September 1, 2021}}
On December 4, 2020, the official debut month of the group in January 2021 was announced, together with the contract signing with Star Magic and record label Star Music.{{Cite web|last=Gaddi|first=Conrad|date=January 22, 2021|title=BGYO fan conference set on January 29 on KTX.PH|url=http://www.wazzup.ph/1st-bgyo-fan-conference-set-on-january-29-on-ktx-ph/|access-date=January 22, 2021|website=wazzup.ph|language=en}} On December 6, the group performed on the opening of Pinoy Big Brother: Connect.{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2021 |title=LIST: New P-Pop groups to 'stan' for |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2021/02/01/2073229/list-new-p-pop-groups-stan-for |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=philstar.com/ |language=en-US}} On December 12, the group appeared on It's Showtime and went viral with their performances of Sarah Geronimo's hit songs "Tala" and "Kilometro.{{Cite web|url=https://filipino.news/2020/12/18/i-bow-to-you-vhong-tells-star-hunt-academy-boys-after-viral-performance/|title="I bow to you," Vhong tells Star Hunt Academy Boys after viral performance|website=filipino.news|date=December 18, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723073844/https://filipino.news/2020/12/18/i-bow-to-you-vhong-tells-star-hunt-academy-boys-after-viral-performance/|archive-date=July 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 23, 2022}}
=2021-2024: Debut and early years=
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==''The Light Era''==
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Ahead of their debut, Star Hunt Academy released a series of teasers for the group. On January 13, they revealed the group's official name accompanied with its official logo.{{Cite web|last=Academy|first=Star Hunt|date=January 13, 2020|title=012921|url=https://twitter.com/starhuntacademy/status/1349174461459648513|access-date=January 16, 2021|website=Twitter.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=January 13, 2021|title=P-pop debut: Official group name of Star Hunt Academy rookies revealed|url=https://filipino.news/2021/01/13/p-pop-debut-official-group-name-of-star-hunt-academy-rookies-revealed/|access-date=April 12, 2021|website=filipino.news|language=en}} MU Doctor collaborated with South Korean producers Rogan & Ddank for BGYO's debut single "The Light" released on January 29. The English lyrics were written by Korean-American composer and songwriter Distract, and the Tagalog lyrics written by the members themselves to "reflect their own story in the song". The single was choreographed by Lay Back, known to have worked with SuperM, Hyolyn, and Zico.{{Cite web|title=James Reid, BGYO, Fern., Nicole Asensio, and more release new music – listen|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/james-reid-bgyo-nicole-asensio-fern-mike-swift-carousel-casualties-new-music-january-29-2021-listen|access-date=January 30, 2021|website=bandwagon.asia|date=January 29, 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=The Light Official Music Video BGYO|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2un_yj1IEU|access-date=January 30, 2021|website=YouTube| date=January 29, 2021 |language=en}}
In March 2021, BGYO was featured in the Spring 2021 issue of L'Officiel.{{Cite web|title=SPRING 2021 ISSUE: NADINE LUSTRE, SPRING 2021 ISSUE: WAYV, SPRING 2021 ISSUE: FASHION REWIND|url=https://gentrendpublication.com/pages/buy-lofficiel-ph|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=gentrendpublication.com|language=en}} On March 31, the group was announced as "Myx Spotlight Artist" for the month of April.{{Cite web|author=Areeya Tatiana Ho|title=What's next for BGYO?|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/358750/what-s-next-for-bgyo-.html|website=manilastandard.net|date=August 23, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823081452/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/358750/what-s-next-for-bgyo-.html|archive-date=August 23, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 23, 2021}} On April 9, BGYO was revealed to record the official soundtrack of iWantTFC's digital Philippine romance comedy series He's Into Her.{{Cite web|title=BGYO will sing the OST of the much-awaited 'He's Into Her'|url=https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-will-sing-the-ost-of-the-much-awaited-hes-into-her/|access-date=April 10, 2021|website=villagepipol.com|date=April 10, 2021 |language=en}} On April 21, BGYO performed on the Wish 107.5 Bus with their debut single.{{Cite web|title=BGYO performs 'The Light' live on Wish 107.5 Bus|url=https://www.wish1075.com/wishclusive/bgyo-performs-the-light-live-on-wish-107-5-bus/|access-date=May 18, 2021|website=wish1075.com|language=en}} On April 23, 2021, the second single "He's Into Her" was released.{{cite web|url=https://filipino.news/2021/04/22/bgyo-drops-new-track-hes-into-her-theme-song/|title=BGYO drops new track: 'He's Into Her' theme song|access-date=April 22, 2021|website=filipino.news|date=April 22, 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite web|date=May 1, 2021|title=BGYO to release "He's Into Her" official MV {{!}} KStreetManila|url=http://www.kstreetmanila.com/2021/05/bgyo-to-release-hes-into-her-official-mv/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501120035/http://www.kstreetmanila.com/2021/05/bgyo-to-release-hes-into-her-official-mv/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 1, 2021|access-date=May 28, 2021|language=en-US}} On the same day, BGYO was added on the roster of Spotify RADAR program.{{Cite web|title=BGYO in Spotify RADAR|url=https://twitter.com/spotify_ph/status/1390174611375984640|url-status=live|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=Twitter|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506052101/https://twitter.com/Spotify_PH/status/1390174611375984640 |archive-date=May 6, 2021 }} On May 21, the group's first collaboration single "Feel Good Pilipinas", with KZ Tandingan, was released.{{Cite news|title=Grooving to KZ, BGYO's 'Feel Good Pilipinas'|language=en|work=Manila Standard|url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/354103|access-date=May 28, 2021}} On May 17, BGYO participated in the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' "Itodo Mo Beat Mo" where they performed the choreographed rendition of Keiko Necesario's "While We Are Young".{{Cite web|title=WATCH: BGYO covers Keiko Necesario's 'While We Are Young'|url=https://filipino.news/2021/05/18/watch-bgyo-covers-keiko-necesarios-while-we-are-young/|access-date=May 19, 2021|website=filipino.news|date=May 18, 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite web|first=Jacqueline|last=Arias|title=Watch Keiko Necesario and BGYO cover each other's songs|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/watch-keiko-necesario-and-bgyo-cover-each-others-songs-2943740|publisher=nme.com|date=May 19, 2021|access-date=May 19, 2021|language=en}} Three days after, an original composition of BGYO and Necesario titled "Runnin'" was revealed.{{cite web|url=https://headtopics.com/ph/bgyo-keiko-necesario-release-original-track-runnin-20193649|title=BGYO, Keiko Necesario release original track 'Runnin'{{'}} |website=headtopics.com|date=May 20, 2021 |access-date=May 21, 2021}} On May 29, the group also took part on the virtual red carpet premiere of He's Into Her.{{Cite web|title=Virtual Red Carpet Premiere He's Into Her|url=https://www.24pilipinas.com/video/watch/virtual-red-carpet-premiere-hes-into-her/252302-24pilipinas|access-date=June 2, 2021|website=24pilipinas.com|language=en|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214844/https://www.24pilipinas.com/video/watch/virtual-red-carpet-premiere-hes-into-her/252302-24pilipinas|url-status=dead}}
In June 2021, a virtual international fan meet called "BGYO Live Zoom Party" took place,{{cite web|url=https://timelessnotes.live/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BGYO_ZOOM-PARTY_IG-V3.png|title=BGYO, Virtual Live Zoom Party|website=timelessnotes.live|access-date=June 6, 2021}} where they performed "The Light", "He's Into Her", and a cover of the song "Un Año" by Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra and Mexican pop rock band Reik.{{cite web|url=https://www.hwstar.com.br/news/highwayblog/entrevista-exclusiva-bgyo-fala-sobre-p-pop-queremos-mostrar-como-os-filipinos-sao-inspiradores/|title=ENTREVISTA EXCLUSIVA: BGYO FALA SOBRE P-POP: "QUEREMOS MOSTRAR COMO OS FILIPINOS SÃO INSPIRADORES"|trans-title=EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: BGYO TALKS ABOUT P-POP: "WE WANT TO SHOW HOW INSPIRING FILIPINOS ARE"|date=June 23, 2021|website=hwstar.com.br|language=pt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723041516/https://www.hwstar.com.br/news/highwayblog/entrevista-exclusiva-bgyo-fala-sobre-p-pop-queremos-mostrar-como-os-filipinos-sao-inspiradores/|archive-date=July 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 23, 2022}} They also got the chance to be interviewed on SBS PopAsia on June 10.{{cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/356834|title=Rising P-Pop group BGYO cites BTS for dream collab|website=manilastandard.net|date=June 11, 2021 |access-date=June 12, 2021}} The group also made an appearance on the official debut of their sister group Bini on June 11.{{Cite web|author=Marinel Cruz|title=All-girl group Bini formally launched after 3-year training|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/413523/all-girl-group-bini-formally-launched-after-3-year-training|publisher=entertainment.inquirer.net|date=June 21, 2021|access-date=July 3, 2021|language=en-US}} BGYO embarked on their first global caravan named "Feel Good Pilipinas Global Independence Day Caravan" along with various artists, which lasted from June 11 to 20.{{Efn-ua|"with Arci Muñoz, Morissette, Jayda, Martin Nievera and Jed Madela"}} They also participated on "ALL FOR ONE (Canadian Multiculturalism Day): Celebrating Unity in Diversity", on June 26.{{Efn-ua|"with AC Bonifacio, BINI, Darren Espanto, Glisha, Kayla Rivera, rIVerse, and Southeast Cartel"}}{{Cite news|title=BGYO, BINI, Darren Espanto, AC Bonifacio & More At "All for One" Canadian Multiculturalism Day 6/26 & 6/27|language=en|work=myx.global|url=https://myx.global/allforone/|access-date=June 24, 2021}} In July 2021, BGYO fronted "The Music Issue" of PARCINQ Magazine with the tagline "P-POP POWER".{{cite web|url=https://www.parcinq.com/post/bgyoppoppower|title=Aces High: The Unstoppable Force of P-pop Group BGYO|date=July 30, 2021|website=parcinq.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802174644/https://www.parcinq.com/post/bgyoppoppower|archive-date=August 2, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 29, 2021}} On August 6, BGYO performed the theme song of He's Into Her at the show's The Benison Ball.{{Efn-ua|"with the cast of He's Into Her, along with Jayda, JC Alcantara, Sab and Gigi De Lana with Gigi Vibes"}}Citations for BGYo as part of the "He's Into Her Ball",
- {{Cite web|title='He's Into Her' gets second season, breaks ticket sales record|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/08/hes-into-her-gets-second-season-breaks-ticket-sales-record/|website=lionheartv.net|date=August 8, 2021 |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829060629/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/08/hes-into-her-gets-second-season-breaks-ticket-sales-record/|archive-date=August 29, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 29, 2021}}
- {{Cite news|title=VIP tickets for the He's into Her concert sold out|language=en|work=lionheartv.net|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/07/vip-tickets-for-the-hes-into-her-concert-sold-out/|access-date=July 17, 2021}} On August 7, the group experienced their first ever performance on an award show through Myx Music Awards 2021.For citations about BGYO's performance on MYX Music Awards 2021.
- {{Cite web|url=https://myx.global/myxawards_performers/|title=LANY, Ben&Ben, SB19, BGYO & More To Perform at MYX Awards 2021 on Aug. 7|website=myx.global|date=July 27, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828072202/https://myx.global/myxawards_performers/|archive-date=August 28, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 28, 2021}}
- {{cite web|author=Danielle Domingo|url=https://myx.global/bgyo-thebaddest/|title=BGYO's "The Baddest" Top 5 Performances|date=August 19, 2021|website=myx.global|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828090339/https://myx.global/bgyo-thebaddest/|archive-date=August 28, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 28, 2021}} On August 20, BGYO released their sophomore single The Baddest,For citations about "The Baddest" being the sophomore single of BGYO.
- {{cite web|author=Judine Basbas|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bgyo-to-return-with-new-single-the-baddest-this-august-new-release-comeback-music-video-abs-cbn-star-music-philippines-august-2021|title=BGYO return with new single 'The Baddest' - Listen|date=August 20, 2021|website=bandwagon.asia|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825085953/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bgyo-to-return-with-new-single-the-baddest-this-august-new-release-comeback-music-video-abs-cbn-star-music-philippines-august-2021|archive-date=August 25, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 25, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-drops-sophomore-single-the-baddest-6289|title=BGYO Drops Sophomore Single "The Baddest"|date=August 20, 2021|website=onemusic.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825094425/https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-drops-sophomore-single-the-baddest-6289|archive-date=August 25, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 25, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=http://pageone.ph/bgyo-drops-sophomore-single-the-baddest/|title=BGYO Drops Sophomore Single "The Baddest"|date=August 23, 2021|website=pageone.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825111618/http://pageone.ph/bgyo-drops-sophomore-single-the-baddest/|archive-date=August 25, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 25, 2021}} with Liza Soberano on the music video.For citations about "The Baddest" official music video.
- {{cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/363019|title=Liza Soberano is BGYO's dream girl in 'The Baddest'|date=August 22, 2021|website=manilastandard.net|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828114020/https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/363019|archive-date=August 28, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 28, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://myx.global/myxnews-aug27/|title=BGYO & Liza Soberano, Ez Mil, Morrisette, Darren Criss, J Rey Soul, Keone Madrid, Saweetie Meal & More - MYX News|date=August 27, 2021|website=myx.global|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829063743/https://myx.global/myxnews-aug27/|archive-date=August 29, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 29, 2021}}
- {{cite web|author=Steph Esguerra Olarte|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/liza-soberano-bgyo-cameo-a1031-20210822?ref=feed_1|title=WATCH: Liza Soberano Makes A Cameo In P-Pop Group BGYO's 'The Baddest' MV|date=August 22, 2021|website=cosmo.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829080557/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/liza-soberano-bgyo-cameo-a1031-20210822?ref=feed_1|archive-date=August 29, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 29, 2021}}
- {{cite web|author=Katrina Maisie Cabral|url=https://www.scoutmag.ph/69521/bgyo-the-baddest-music-video/|title=Liza Soberano is BGYO's spy boss in 'The Baddest' MV|date=August 23, 2021|website=scoutmag.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828111552/https://www.scoutmag.ph/69521/bgyo-the-baddest-music-video/|archive-date=August 28, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 28, 2021}}
- {{cite web|author=Nino Llanera|url=https://myx.global/bgyo-the-baddest-official-mv/|title=Liza Soberano is BGYO's spy boss in 'The Baddest' MV|date=August 20, 2021|website=myx.global|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828114821/https://myx.global/bgyo-the-baddest-official-mv/|archive-date=August 28, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 28, 2021}}
- {{cite web|author=Lyn Alumno|url=https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-the-baddest-comeback-liza-soberano/|title=MYSTERY SOLVED: BGYO AND LIZA SOBERANO TEAM UP FOR A MISSION IN THE BADDEST|date=August 20, 2021|website=nylonmanila.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829071559/https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-the-baddest-comeback-liza-soberano/|archive-date=August 29, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 29, 2021}} On August 25, #BGYO was included on Twitter's "Top Hashtags in the Philippines" for the first half of 2021.{{cite web|author=Victor Barreiro Jr.|url=https://www.rappler.com/technology/internet-culture/twitter-top-philippine-hashtags-first-half-2021|title=Twitter's top PH hashtags for the first half of 2021|date=August 25, 2021|website=rappler.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902103556/https://www.rappler.com/technology/internet-culture/twitter-top-philippine-hashtags-first-half-2021|archive-date=September 2, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=September 2, 2021}} On August 28–29, the group was invited to perform on the "Happy Hallyu Day 5: A Virtual Fest".{{cite web|author=Jonathan Hicap|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/17/happy-hallyu-day-in-ph-turns-5/|title=Happy Hallyu Day in PH turns 5|date=August 17, 2021|website=mb.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829073754/https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/17/happy-hallyu-day-in-ph-turns-5/|archive-date=August 29, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 29, 2021}} "Kulay" was released in September 23 as a theme song of the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 National Costume CompetitionFor citations about the release of BGYO's "Kulay" and being the official single of Miss Universe's Philippines 2021 National Costume competition.
- {{cite news|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/366409/bgyo-paints-the-world-the-universe-rather-with-kulay-.html|title=BGYO paints the world (the universe rather) with "Kulay"|newspaper=Manila Standard|date=October 2, 2021|access-date=November 15, 2021|archive-date=November 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116111617/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/366409/bgyo-paints-the-world-the-universe-rather-with-kulay-.html|url-status=live}}
- {{cite magazine|url=https://mega.onemega.com/p-pop-groups-showcased-their-new-songs-in-miss-universe-philippines/|title=P-Pop Groups Showcased Their New Songs In Miss Universe Philippines|magazine=Mega Style|date=October 29, 2021|access-date=November 15, 2021|archive-date=November 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108074450/https://mega.onemega.com/p-pop-groups-showcased-their-new-songs-in-miss-universe-philippines/|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Catalina Ricci S. Madarang|title=National Costume show of Miss Universe Philippines to premiere on September 23|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2021/09/22/200674/national-costume-show-of-miss-universe-philippines-to-premiere-on-september-23/|newspaper=Phil Star|date=September 22, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923063656/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2021/09/22/200674/national-costume-show-of-miss-universe-philippines-to-premiere-on-september-23/|archive-date=September 23, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2021}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO Sings "Kulay" For Miss Universe Philippines Pageant|url=https://arambulolive.com/2021/09/23/bgyo-sings-kulay-for-miss-universe-philippines-pageant/|website=arambulolive.com|date=September 23, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010165752/https://arambulolive.com/2021/09/23/bgyo-sings-kulay-for-miss-universe-philippines-pageant/|archive-date=October 10, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2021}}
- {{Cite web|author=Jerico Villamonte|title=BGYO's new song to debut in Miss Universe Philippines event|url=https://garage.com.ph/2021/09/23/bgyos-new-song-to-debut-in-miss-universe-philippines-event/|magazine=Garage PH|date=September 23, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115051309/https://garage.com.ph/2021/09/23/bgyos-new-song-to-debut-in-miss-universe-philippines-event/|archive-date=November 15, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2021}}
In October 2021, the group released their debut album The Light, which includes "The Light", "The Baddest", "He's Into Her"; five new songs "When I'm with You", "Kundiman", "Sabay", "Fly Away" and "Rocketman", four international versions of "The Light"—Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Spanish and Japanese.For citations about "The Light" album as BGYO's debut album.
- {{cite web|url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-reveals-album-tracklist-next-key-track-snippet-6431|title=BGYO Reveals Album Tracklist & Next Key Track Snippet|publisher=onemusic.ph|date=September 29, 2021|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011060339/https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-reveals-album-tracklist-next-key-track-snippet-6431|url-status=live}}
- {{cite web|author=Miguel Dumaual|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/07/21/bgyo-releases-debut-album-music-video-for-3rd-single|title=The full BGYO debut album is here, plus the music video for "When I'm With You"|publisher=news.abs-cbn.com|date=October 7, 2021|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011054407/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/07/21/bgyo-releases-debut-album-music-video-for-3rd-single|url-status=live}}
- {{cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/bgyo-inspires-people-from-all-over-the-world-with-its-first-album-the-light-15833|title=BGYO inspires people from all over the world with its first album "The Light"|publisher=ent.abs-cbn.com|date=October 7, 2021|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008023115/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/bgyo-inspires-people-from-all-over-the-world-with-its-first-album-the-light-15833|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO releases tracklist for debut album|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bgyo-releases-tracklist-for-debut-album|publisher=rappler.com|date=September 29, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006053327/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bgyo-releases-tracklist-for-debut-album|archive-date=October 6, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 6, 2021}} On November 6–7, the first ever sibling group concert in the Pinoy pop history, "ONE DREAM: The Bini and BGYO Concert",{{Efn-ua|"with Special performances from AC Bonifacio, KZ Tandingan and Kritiko"}} took place.{{Cite news|title=BINI and BGYO set to perform in first concert together|language=en|website=rappler.com|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-bgyo-perform-first-concert-together|access-date=June 12, 2021}} On November 12, the group took part on the official Christmas theme song of ABS-CBN's Christmas Station ID,{{Efn-ua|"The track was released as a theme song of ABS CBN's Christmas ID 2021 alongside Sharon Cuneta, Piolo Pascual, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sarah Geronimo, Vice Ganda, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, Darren Espanto, Iñigo Pascual, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Seth Fedelin, Andrea Brillantes".}} entitled "Andito Tayo Para sa Isa't Isa".{{Cite web|author=Lion's Den|title=ABS-CBN dedicates new Christmas theme "Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa't Isa" to Filipinos|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/11/abs-cbn-dedicates-new-christmas-theme-andito-tayo-para-sa-isat-isa-to-filipinos/|publisher=lionheartv.net|date=November 8, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108171040/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/11/abs-cbn-dedicates-new-christmas-theme-andito-tayo-para-sa-isat-isa-to-filipinos/|archive-date=November 8, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=November 8, 2021}} On November 21, a joint virtual fan meet with BGYO's sibling group Bini for their Indonesian and Thai fans, "Global Party Asia Tour", took place.For citations of Global Party Asia Tour:
- {{Cite web|author=Kara Bodegon-Hikino|title=BGYO and BINI announce joint Global Virtual Party Asia Tour this November|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bgyo-and-bini-announce-joint-global-virtual-party-asia-tour-this-november|date=November 18, 2021|access-date=July 7, 2022|website=bandwagon.asia|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707051944/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bgyo-and-bini-announce-joint-global-virtual-party-asia-tour-this-november|archive-date=July 7, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite magazine|author=Team Orange|title=BINI and BGYO get up close with fans in asia via "Bini & Bgyo Global Virtual Party Asia Tour"|url=https://orangemagazine.ph/2021/bini-and-bgyo-get-up-close-with-fans-in-asia-via-bini-bgyo-global-virtual-party-asia-tour/|date=November 17, 2021|access-date=July 7, 2022|magazine=Orange Magazine|location=Philippines|publisher=orangemagazine.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707052252/https://orangemagazine.ph/2021/bini-and-bgyo-get-up-close-with-fans-in-asia-via-bini-bgyo-global-virtual-party-asia-tour/|archive-date=July 7, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Aditia Saputra|title=Idol Pop Filipina, BINI dan BGYO Menyapa Publik Indonesia Lewat Global Virtual Party Asia Tour|trans-title=Filipino Pop Idols, BINI and BGYO Greet Indonesian Public Through Global Virtual Party Asia Tour|url=https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4717941/idol-pop-filipina-bini-dan-bgyo-menyapa-publik-indonesia-lewat-global-virtual-party-asia-tour|date=November 22, 2021|access-date=July 7, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Liputan6|language=id|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707053022/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4717941/idol-pop-filipina-bini-dan-bgyo-menyapa-publik-indonesia-lewat-global-virtual-party-asia-tour|archive-date=July 7, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Manila Standard Showbiz|title=P-Pop sensations BINI, BGYO up close with fans in global virtual party|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/celebrity-profiles/370254/p-pop-sensations-bini-bgyo-up-close-with-fans-in-global-virtual-party.html|date=November 17, 2021|access-date=July 7, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Standard|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707053756/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/celebrity-profiles/370254/p-pop-sensations-bini-bgyo-up-close-with-fans-in-global-virtual-party.html|archive-date=July 7, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|title=กระแสดี "BINI & BGYO" กลุ่มศิลปิน P-Pop ปาร์ตี้สุดเอ็กซ์คลูซีฟแฟนไทย-อินโดฯ|trans-title=Good trend "BINI & BGYO" a group of P-Pop artists, the most exclusive party for Thai-Indonesia fans|url=https://www.komchadluek.net/entertainment/493779|date=November 22, 2021|access-date=July 7, 2022|website=komchadluek.net|language=th|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707054150/https://www.komchadluek.net/entertainment/493779|archive-date=July 7, 2022|url-status=live}}
On November 29, BGYO performed on 34th Awit Awards{{cite web|author=Nino Llanera|url=https://myx.global/34thawitawards/|title=P-Pop Takes the Stage at the 34th Annual AWIT Awards Plus Complete List of Winners|date=November 30, 2021|website=myx.global|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315100621/https://myx.global/34thawitawards/|archive-date=March 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 15, 2022}}
In December 2021, BGYO appeared and performed on their first international award show through the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards, of which, they are also a finalist for the "Best Theme Song" category for "He's Into Her".{{cite web|author=Nino Llanera|url=https://myx.global/bgyo-aaca/|title=BGYO Performs at the Asian Academy Creative Awards|date=December 7, 2021|website=myx.global|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315094602/https://myx.global/bgyo-aaca/|archive-date=March 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=December 7, 2021}} On December 3, the group plunge into their first international concert, "1MX Dubai 2021 (Filipino Music Festival)",{{Efn-ua|"1MX Dubai 2021 marked as the group's first live performance in front of the live audience with Ez Mil, Bamboo, Moira, BINI and Gigi De Lana"}} along with various artists in Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates.For citations of 1MX Dubai 2021,
- {{cite web|url=https://myx.global/ez-mil-moira-bamboo-more-tba-to-perform-at-1mx-dubai-12-3-co-presented-by-myx/|title=Ez Mil, Moira, BGYO, BINI, Bamboo & more TBA to Perform at 1MX Dubai 12/3, Co-presented by MYX|website=myx.global|date=September 10, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007061927/https://myx.global/ez-mil-moira-bamboo-more-tba-to-perform-at-1mx-dubai-12-3-co-presented-by-myx/|archive-date=October 7, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 7, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://myx.global/1mxdubai/|title=1MX Filipino Music Festival Returns to Dubai 12/3|website=myx.global|date=August 27, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007062200/https://myx.global/1mxdubai/|archive-date=October 7, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 7, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://algulf.net/2021/09/11/in-december-a-music-festival-takes-place-in-dubai-featuring-filipino-artists-such-as-bamboo-and-ez-mil/|title=In December, a music festival takes place in Dubai featuring Filipino artists such as Bamboo and EZ Mil|website=algulf.net|date=September 11, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007062500/https://algulf.net/2021/09/11/in-december-a-music-festival-takes-place-in-dubai-featuring-filipino-artists-such-as-bamboo-and-ez-mil/|archive-date=October 7, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 7, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://arambulolive.com/2021/09/13/bini-bgyo-ez-mil-moira-dela-torre-and-more-announced-for-1mx-dubai-concert/|title=BINI, BGYO, EZ Mil, Moira Dela Torre And More Announced For 1MX Dubai Concert|website=arambulolive.com|date=September 13, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007062645/https://arambulolive.com/2021/09/13/bini-bgyo-ez-mil-moira-dela-torre-and-more-announced-for-1mx-dubai-concert/|archive-date=October 7, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 7, 2021}}
In February 2022, "ONE DREAM: The Bini and BGYO Concert Version 2022" have been re-broadcast.{{Cite news|title=ONE DREAM: THE BINI & BGYO CONCERT VERSION 2022|language=en|website=ktx.ph|url=https://www.ktx.ph/events/37786/one-dream-the-bini-bgyo-concert-version-2022|access-date=March 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305072316/https://www.ktx.ph/events/37786/one-dream-the-bini-bgyo-concert-version-2022|archive-date=March 5, 2022|url-status=live}} On February 27, the group performed in the grand finals of "Uplive World Stage".For citations about BGYO in the Grand Finals of "Uplive WorldStage",
- {{cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314213025/bini-bgyo-light-up-worldstage-grand-finals.html|title=BINI, BGYO light up "Worldstage" grand finals|date=March 9, 2022|website=manilastandard.net|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320105458/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314213025/bini-bgyo-light-up-worldstage-grand-finals.html|archive-date=March 20, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2022}}
- {{cite web|author=Jan Milo Severo|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2022/01/19/2154922/bgyo-bini-represent-philippines-global-talent-search-jonathan-manalo-judge|title=BGYO, BINI to represent Philippines in global talent search, Jonathan Manalo to judge|date=January 19, 2022|website=philstar.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320105755/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2022/01/19/2154922/bgyo-bini-represent-philippines-global-talent-search-jonathan-manalo-judge|archive-date=March 20, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2022}}
- {{cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314067360/bini-and-bgyo-in-uplive-worldstage-abs-cbns-jonathan-manalo-to-serve-as-judge.html|title=BINI and BGYO in "Uplive WorldStage;" ABS-CBN's Jonathan Manalo to serve as judge|date=January 19, 2022|website=manilastandard.net|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320110057/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314067360/bini-and-bgyo-in-uplive-worldstage-abs-cbns-jonathan-manalo-to-serve-as-judge.html|archive-date=March 20, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2022}}
- {{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/08/bini-and-bgyo-light-up-uplive-worldstage-grand-finals/|title=BINI and BGYO light up Uplive Worldstage Grand Finals|date=March 8, 2022|website=mb.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320110449/https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/08/bini-and-bgyo-light-up-uplive-worldstage-grand-finals/|archive-date=March 20, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2022}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.bworldonline.com/entertainment-news-03-15-22/|title=Entertainment News (03/15/22)|date=March 15, 2022|website=bworldonline.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320110846/https://www.bworldonline.com/entertainment-news-03-15-22/|archive-date=March 20, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2022}} On March 19, BGYO appeared on "Saludo Excellence Awards 2021".{{Cite web|title=LOOK: Members of SB19, BGYO, BINI, and KAIA gather for an intimate dinner celebration|url=https://ppopwave.com/2022/03/20/look-members-of-sb19-bgyo-bini-and-kaia-gather-for-an-intimate-dinner-celebration/|date=March 20, 2022|access-date=April 4, 2022|website=ppopwave.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404071842/https://ppopwave.com/2022/03/20/look-members-of-sb19-bgyo-bini-and-kaia-gather-for-an-intimate-dinner-celebration/|archive-date=April 4, 2022|url-status=live}} On March 22, the group took part on "Star Magic's 'Beyond the Stars' Trade Event".{{cite web|url=https://ppopwave.com/2022/03/24/mnl48-bini-and-bgyo-team-up-for-a-special-performance-on-star-magics-beyond-the-stars-trade-event/|title=MNL48, BINI, and BGYO team up for a special performance on Star Magic's "Beyond the Stars Trade Event"|date=March 24, 2022|website=ppopwave.comm|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526075218/https://ppopwave.com/2022/03/24/mnl48-bini-and-bgyo-team-up-for-a-special-performance-on-star-magics-beyond-the-stars-trade-event/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 26, 2022}} On March 25, the release of the group's first original soundtrack for 2022, Mahal Na Kita,{{Efn-ua|"The track was released as a theme song of Bola Bola and part of the EP Bola Bola Original Soundtrack", which Akira was one of the lead actors.}} took place.{{Cite web|author=Ian F. Fariñas|title=Iba't ibang kwento ng pag-ibig sa EP ng "Bola Bola"|url=https://journalnews.com.ph/ibat-ibang-kwento-ng-pag-ibig-sa-ep-ng-bola-bola/|date=March 26, 2022|access-date=May 24, 2022|website=journalnews.com.ph|language=Filipino|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524045128/https://journalnews.com.ph/ibat-ibang-kwento-ng-pag-ibig-sa-ep-ng-bola-bola/|archive-date=May 24, 2022|url-status=live}} On April 1, the group's first collaboration single with their sister group Bini, Up!,{{Efn-ua|"The song was released as an original soundtrack of BINI & BGYO Dubai Adventures: A Docufilm".}} was released.Citations for the release of "Up!" as a collaboration single of BINI and BGYO:
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO, BINI collab in "Up"|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/02/bgyo-bini-collab-in-up/|publisher=mb.com.ph|date=April 2, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521102639/https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/02/bgyo-bini-collab-in-up/|archive-date=May 21, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 21, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=SPOTLIGHT: BGYO, BINi continue to go "Up"|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2022/04/07/bgyo-bini-continue-to-go-up/|publisher=tribune.net.ph|date=April 7, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521113600/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2022/04/07/bgyo-bini-continue-to-go-up/|archive-date=May 21, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 21, 2022}} On April 9–10, BGYO experienced their first Araneta Coliseum performances via "2022 PPOPCON: The Ultimate P-pop Fan Gathering".Citations for the 2022 PPOPCON as follows:
- {{Cite web|title=2022 PPOPCON|language=en|website=ppopcon.ph|url=https://ppopcon.ph/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526045958/https://ppopcon.ph/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=JANEZELLLL|date=April 12, 2022|title=PPOP Con: The first-ever PPOP Convention Experience|language=en|website=annyeongoppa.com|url=https://annyeongoppa.com/2022/04/12/ppop-con-the-first-ever-ppop-convention-experience/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526050315/https://annyeongoppa.com/2022/04/12/ppop-con-the-first-ever-ppop-convention-experience/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Ysa Abad|date=April 11, 2022|title=2022 PPOPCON: A dream come true for both P-pop artists and fans|language=en|website=rappler.com|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/2022-pinoy-pop-convention-experience-dream-p-pop-artists-fans/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526050553/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/2022-pinoy-pop-convention-experience-dream-p-pop-artists-fans/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}} On April 10, BGYO appeared on the "ABS-CBN and PACE Media Congress Digital Caravan".{{cite news|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/digital-media/314220879/students-learn-from-abs-cbn-paces-media-congress-digital-caravan.html|title=Students learn from ABS-CBN, PACE's media congress digital caravan|date=April 10, 2022|website=NewsEn|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713063122/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/digital-media/314220879/students-learn-from-abs-cbn-paces-media-congress-digital-caravan.html|archive-date=July 13, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 13, 2022}} On April 22, Best Time{{Efn-ua|"The track was released as the original soundtrack of He's Into Her (Season 2)".}} was released.Citations for "Best Time" as the original soundtrack of He's Into Her Season 2:
- {{Cite web|author=Rafael Bautista|title=6 REASONS WHY WE'RE EXCITED FOR HE'S INTO HER SEASON 2|url=https://nylonmanila.com/6-reasons-why-excited-for-hes-into-her-season-2/|publisher=nylonmanila.com|date=March 24, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521070709/https://nylonmanila.com/6-reasons-why-excited-for-hes-into-her-season-2/|archive-date=May 21, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 21, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|author=Rafael Bautista|title=WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HE'S INTO HER SEASON TWO SO FAR|url=https://nylonmanila.com/what-we-know-hes-into-her-season-two/|publisher=nylonmanila.com|date=March 1, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319085902/https://nylonmanila.com/what-we-know-hes-into-her-season-two/|archive-date=March 19, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 21, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=LISTEN: BGYO soars with "Best Time", theme song of "He's Into Her"|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/22/22/bgyo-soars-with-best-time-hes-into-her-theme-song|publisher=news.abs-cbn.com|date=April 22, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521070213/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/22/22/bgyo-soars-with-best-time-hes-into-her-theme-song|archive-date=May 21, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 21, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=Everything you need to know before watching "He's Into Her Season 2"|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/10/everything-you-need-to-know-before-watching-hes-into-her-season-2/|website=mb.com.ph|date=April 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521050545/https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/10/everything-you-need-to-know-before-watching-hes-into-her-season-2/|archive-date=May 21, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 21, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|author=MYX News|title=BGYO, J Roa & Anees, Jalen Green, Vanessa Hudgens, Bailey Muñoz and More - MYX News|url=https://myx.global/myxnews-april29/|website=myx.global|date=April 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519093448/https://myx.global/myxnews-april29/|archive-date=May 19, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 19, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO captures essence of youth in 'He's Into Her' Season 2 theme song 'Best Time'|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/27/bgyo-captures-essence-of-youth-in-hes-into-her-season-2-theme-song-best-time/|website=mb.com.ph|date=April 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519094753/https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/27/bgyo-captures-essence-of-youth-in-hes-into-her-season-2-theme-song-best-time/|archive-date=May 19, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 19, 2022}} On May 1, they participated on Xiaomi Fan Festival 2022.{{Cite web|title=Xiaomi Fan Festival 2022, Philippines' First Fan Meet this Year!|url=https://c.mi.com/thread-4061956-1-0.html|date=May 4, 2022|access-date=May 18, 2022|website=c.mi.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518095258/https://c.mi.com/thread-4061956-1-0.html|archive-date=May 18, 2022|url-status=live}} On May 2, the group participated on Simply K-Pop Con-Tour as a guest.For citations about BGYO on guesting with Arirang TV's "Simply K-Pop Con-Tour",
- {{cite news|author=이슬비 기자|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000977922|title=아리랑TV "심플리 케이팝 콘투어" 필리핀 편→'BGYO' 출연|trans-title=Arirang TV 'Simply K-Pop Contour' Philippines Edition → 'BGYO' Appearance|date=May 4, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608063558/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000977922|archive-date=June 8, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 8, 2022}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.abante.com.ph/collab-sa-bts-bgyo-bumida-sa-korean-show/|title=Collab sa BTS? BGYO bumida sa Korean show|date=May 8, 2022|website=abante.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518112748/https://www.abante.com.ph/collab-sa-bts-bgyo-bumida-sa-korean-show/|archive-date=May 18, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 18, 2022}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.whatalife.ph/bgyo-hopes-to-collaborate-with-bts/|title=BGYO hopes to collaborate with BTS|date=May 4, 2022|website=whatalife.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518113120/https://www.whatalife.ph/bgyo-hopes-to-collaborate-with-bts/|archive-date=May 18, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 18, 2022}}
- {{cite web|author=Nusrat Jain|url=https://moviesdarpan.com/arirang-tvs-simply-k-pop-contour-in-the-philippines-released/|title=Arirang TV's 'Simply K-Pop Contour' in the Philippines released|date=May 4, 2022|website=moviesdarpan.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518113337/https://moviesdarpan.com/arirang-tvs-simply-k-pop-contour-in-the-philippines-released/|archive-date=May 18, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 18, 2022}}
- {{cite web|author=Angela Grace Baltan|url=https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-sets-to-appear-in-arirangs-simply-k-pop-con-tour/|title=BGYO sets to appear in Arirang's 'Simply K-Pop Con-Tour'|date=May 4, 2022|website=villagepipol.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518113647/https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-sets-to-appear-in-arirangs-simply-k-pop-con-tour/|archive-date=May 18, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 18, 2022}} On May 25, they performed at the "4th Herons Heroes Awards - University of Makati" and "A Light of Hope Virtual Concert: for the Youth, their Moms and Educators".{{Cite news|title=Conduct of The Light of Hope - Music for Hope Virtual Concert|language=en|website=depednaga.ph|url=https://www.depednaga.ph/wp-content/uploads/Memos/Unnumbered%20May%2012,%202022%20Conduct%20of%20The%20Light%20of%20Hope%20--%20Music%20for%20Hope%20Virtual%20Concert.pdf|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526043500/https://www.depednaga.ph/wp-content/uploads/Memos/Unnumbered%20May%2012,%202022%20Conduct%20of%20The%20Light%20of%20Hope%20--%20Music%20for%20Hope%20Virtual%20Concert.pdf|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}} On May 28, they took part on the "Tarlac 149th Founding Anniversary".{{cite news|url=https://marketmonitor.com.ph/tarlac-celebrates-149th-founding-anniversary/|title=Tarlac celebrates 149th founding anniversary|date=May 30, 2022|website=News|via=Market Monitor PH|language=en|access-date=July 3, 2022}} On June 5, they performed on the PBA 47th Season - Opening.{{cite news|url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/star-studded-pba-kick-off/|title=Star-studded PBA kick off|date=June 14, 2022|website=NewsEn|via=Malaya PH|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703172340/https://malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/star-studded-pba-kick-off/|archive-date=July 3, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 3, 2022}} On June 6, they are recognized as the "Best International Artist" on the Korean star voting web application Dong-A.com's "Idolpick (아이돌픽)" for seven consecutive weeks and hailed as the "Best Idol for the month of June"For citations of BGYO's accolade on "Idolpick (아이돌픽)"
- {{cite news|author=전효진|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000984365|title=강다니엘, 5월 월간 최다 득표…위클리는 BGYO ('아이돌픽')|trans-title=Daniel Kang receives the most votes per month in May... Weekly is BGYO ('Idol Pick')|date=June 7, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607073351/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000984365|archive-date=June 7, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 7, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=정희연|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000985753|title=강다니엘→BGYO, 아이돌픽 위클리 1위 [DA:차트]|trans-title=Daniel Kang → BGYO, Idol Pick Weekly 1st [DA:Chart]|date=June 13, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625073915/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000985753|archive-date=June 25, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 25, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=전효진|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000987180|title=BGYO, 필리핀 인기 한국까지…템페스트, 신흥 강자 ('아이돌픽')|trans-title=BGYO, from the Philippines popular to Korea… Tempest, an emerging strongman ('Idol Pick')|date=June 20, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625074752/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000987180|archive-date=June 25, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 25, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=정희연|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000988864|title=BGYO→강다니엘, 아이돌픽 위클리 1위 [DA:차트]|trans-title=BGYO → Daniel Kang, 1st Idol Pick Weekly [DA:Chart]|date=June 27, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628101936/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000988864|archive-date=June 28, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 27, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=정희연|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000990138|title=BGYO-에스파 윈터-강다니엘-에스파-템페스트, 아이돌픽 위클리 1위 [DA:차트]|trans-title=BGYO-Espa Winter-Kang Daniel-Espa-Tempest, Idol Pick Weekly 1st [DA:Chart]|date=July 4, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704052831/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000990138|archive-date=July 4, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 4, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=정희연|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000991578|title=강다니엘, 위클리 최다 득표…BGYO, 이벤트 1위 ('아이돌픽')|trans-title=Daniel Kang receives the most votes in the Weekly... BGYO, Event 1st place ('Idol Pick')|date=July 11, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717092415/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000991578|archive-date=July 17, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 17, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=정희연|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20220718/114505488/1|title=강다니엘-이채연-BGYO-엔하이픈-브브걸 아이돌픽 위클리 1위 [DA:차트]|trans-title=Kang Daniel-Lee Chaeyeon-BGYO-N-Hyphen-BvGirl Idol Pick Weekly 1st [DA:Chart]|date=July 18, 2022|website=NewsSports|via=Donga|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719094422/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20220718/114505488/1|archive-date=July 19, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 19, 2022}} which gave them the opportunity to appear on several digital billboards in Seoul, South Korea.For citations of BGYO's digital billboards in South Korea as prize on "Idolpick (아이돌픽)",
- {{cite news|author=Dondon Sermino|url=https://www.abante.com.ph/bgyo-best-intl-artist-sa-korea/|title=BGYO Best Int'l Artist sa Korea|trans-title=BGYO Best Int'l Artist in Korea|date=June 21, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Abante News|language=tl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625075307/https://www.abante.com.ph/bgyo-best-intl-artist-sa-korea/|archive-date=June 25, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 25, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=Rose Carmelle Lacuata|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/17/22/watch-bgyo-gets-subway-ads-in-south-korea|title=WATCH: BGYO gets subway ads in select stations in South Korea|date=July 17, 2022|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN News|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718052603/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/17/22/watch-bgyo-gets-subway-ads-in-south-korea|archive-date=July 18, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 18, 2022}} On June 14, Netflix Philippines premiered their first variety show, "Alas Netflix" featuring BGYO on its first 3 episodes.For citations on BGYO appearance on "Alas Netflix",
- {{Cite web|title=Netflix Phl launches web series "Alas Netflix"|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2022/06/23/netflix-phl-launches-web-series-alas-netflix/|website=tribune.net.ph|date=June 23, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623102607/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2022/06/23/netflix-phl-launches-web-series-alas-netflix/|archive-date=June 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 23, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|author=Leticia Goncalves|title=Filipinas: BGYO participa do novo game show "Alas Netflix"|trans-title=Philippines: BGYO participates in new game show "Alas Netflix"|url=https://asianbreak.com.br/2022/06/14/filipinas-bgyo-participa-do-novo-game-show-alas-netflix/|website=asianbreak.com.br|date=June 14, 2022|language=pt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623103415/https://asianbreak.com.br/2022/06/14/filipinas-bgyo-participa-do-novo-game-show-alas-netflix/|archive-date=June 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 23, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|author=Danielle Domingo|title=Check Out the New Netflix Web Series, 'Alas' Featuring BGYO|url=https://myx.global/alas-netflix-bgyo/|website=myx.global|date=June 15, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623103649/https://myx.global/alas-netflix-bgyo/|archive-date=June 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 23, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=Netflix Philippines Launches "Alas Netflix", Featuring BGYO|url=https://metro.style/people/celebrities/netflix-philippines-launches-alas-netflix-bgyo/33170|website=metro.style|date=June 15, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623103852/https://metro.style/people/celebrities/netflix-philippines-launches-alas-netflix-bgyo/33170|archive-date=June 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 23, 2022}}
==''BE:US''==
The release of Tumitigil ang Mundo on July 13, 2022, marked the new chapter of BGYO's music career. The track is the first single on their upcoming sophomore album.{{Cite web|author=RAFAEL BAUTISTA|title=IT'S YOUNG LOVE AND FUN TIMES WITH BGYO'S NEW SONG, "TUMITIGIL ANG MUNDO"|url=https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-comeback-tumitigil-ang-mundo/|website=nylonmanila.com|date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720113909/https://nylonmanila.com/bgyo-comeback-tumitigil-ang-mundo/|archive-date=July 20, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 20, 2022}} The group also embarked on their first mall tour as BGYO, "Best Time with BGYO Mall Tour", which lasted from July to August 2022.{{Cite web|title=Ayala Malls Happenings|url=https://www.loopme.ph/live-post/YvKLc3vF5ZYCfTNN|date=July 13, 2022|access-date=July 17, 2022|website=loopme.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717084434/https://www.loopme.ph/live-post/YvKLc3vF5ZYCfTNN|archive-date=July 17, 2022|url-status=live}} On July 15, the group took part on the "TUGATOG: The Filipino Music Festival 2022" alongside other Pinoy idol groups.Citations for the TUGATOG: Filipino Music Festival as follows:
- {{Cite news|title=Tugatog fest: MNL48, BINI, BGYO to perform at MOA Arena|date=April 13, 2022|language=en|website=news.abs-cbn.com|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/13/22/tugatog-fest-mnl48-bini-bgyo-to-perform-at-moa-arena|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526051901/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/13/22/tugatog-fest-mnl48-bini-bgyo-to-perform-at-moa-arena|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Ysa Abad|date=February 27, 2022|title=Tugatog Filipino Music Festival 2022 puts the spotlight on P-pop|language=en|website=rappler.com|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/things-to-know-tugatog-filipino-music-festival-2022-ppop/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526052121/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/things-to-know-tugatog-filipino-music-festival-2022-ppop/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=HANNAH MALLORCA|date=April 18, 2022|title=BGYO, BINI, MNL48, ALAMAT to perform at Tugatog music festival in July|language=en|website=philstarlife.com|url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/722729-bgyo-bini-mnl48-alamat-tugatog|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526052309/https://philstarlife.com/geeky/722729-bgyo-bini-mnl48-alamat-tugatog|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Surej Singh|date=April 13, 2022|title=BINI, BGYO, Alamat and more to play Tugatog Filipino Music Festival this July|language=en|website=nme.com|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bini-bgyo-alamat-and-more-to-play-tugatog-filipino-music-festival-this-july-3203721|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526052541/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bini-bgyo-alamat-and-more-to-play-tugatog-filipino-music-festival-this-july-3203721|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Iza Iglesias|date=March 3, 2022|title=Top P-Pop groups to gather at Tugatog Filipino Music Festival|language=en|website=manilatimes.net|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/03/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/top-p-pop-groups-to-gather-at-tugatog-filipino-music-festival/1834853|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526052928/https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/03/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/top-p-pop-groups-to-gather-at-tugatog-filipino-music-festival/1834853|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Kianna Hugo|date=March 1, 2022|title=P-pop groups to perform at Tugatog Filipino Music Festival 2022|language=en|website=pop.inquirer.net|url=https://pop.inquirer.net/120305/p-pop-groups-to-perform-at-tugatog-filipino-music-festival-2022|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526053209/https://pop.inquirer.net/120305/p-pop-groups-to-perform-at-tugatog-filipino-music-festival-2022|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}} The group played a part on the Nickelodeon's Bikini Bottom Bash, a birthday celebration for SpongeBob SquarePants.For the citations about BGYO as part of the "Nickelodeon's Bikini Bottom Bash",
- {{Cite web|title=SPONGEBOB'S BIKINI BOTTOM BIRTHDAY BASH|language=en|website=singaporeforkids.com|url=http://www.singaporeforkids.com/event/spongebobs-bikini-bottom-birthday-bash/|access-date=July 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728081407/http://www.singaporeforkids.com/event/spongebobs-bikini-bottom-birthday-bash/|archive-date=July 28, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=The Manila Times|title=Celebrate Spongebob's birthday with 'Bikini Bottom Bash'|language=en|website=Newsen|via=The Manila Times|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/07/19/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/celebrate-spongebobs-birthday-with-bikini-bottom-bash/1851363|access-date=July 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728082033/https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/07/19/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/celebrate-spongebobs-birthday-with-bikini-bottom-bash/1851363|archive-date=July 28, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Jadwal|title=Maraton kartun Spongebob sambil bagi bagi hadiah pada ulang tahun nya di Nickelodeon Indonesia|trans-title=Spongebob cartoon marathon while distributing gifts on his birthday on Nickelodeon Indonesia|language=id|website=kutubukukartun.com|date=July 4, 2022 |url=https://kutubukukartun.com/maraton-kartun-spongebob-sambil-bagi-bagi-hadiah-pada-ulang-tahun-nya-di-nickelodeon-indonesia/|access-date=July 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728082341/https://kutubukukartun.com/maraton-kartun-spongebob-sambil-bagi-bagi-hadiah-pada-ulang-tahun-nya-di-nickelodeon-indonesia/|archive-date=July 28, 2022|url-status=live}} BGYO also participated on a benefit concert on July 22, "BE YOU: The World will Adjust", together with Red Velvet, Bini and Lady Pipay in the Mall of Asia.Citations for BE YOU: The World will Adjust Benefit Concert as follows:
- {{Cite web|author=Surej Singh|title=Red Velvet, BINI, BGYO and more to perform for "Be You" concert in Manila this July|date=May 17, 2022|language=en|website=nme.com|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/red-velvet-bini-bgyo-and-more-to-perform-for-be-you-concert-in-manila-this-july-3227037|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526055917/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/red-velvet-bini-bgyo-and-more-to-perform-for-be-you-concert-in-manila-this-july-3227037|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Franchesca Judine Basbas|title=Red Velvet, BINI, BGYO and more to perform for "Be You" concert in Manila this July|date=May 20, 2022|language=en|website=bandwagon.asia|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-and-lady-pipay-to-perform-at-be-you-concert-manila-this-july-tickets-prices-moa-arena-2022|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526060258/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-and-lady-pipay-to-perform-at-be-you-concert-manila-this-july-tickets-prices-moa-arena-2022|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Catalina Ricci S. Madarang |title=ReVeluv, P-pop fans stoked over looming concert of Red Velvet, BGYO, BINI, Lady Pipay|date=May 17, 2022|language=en|website=interaksyon.philstar.com|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/05/17/217343/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-lady-pipay-concert-manila/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526060518/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/05/17/217343/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-lady-pipay-concert-manila/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|title=Red Velvet, BGYO, BINI to perform at MOA Arena on July 22|date=May 16, 2022|language=en|website=news.abs-cbn.com|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/16/22/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-team-up-for-benefit-concert|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526060712/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/16/22/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-team-up-for-benefit-concert|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|title=BINI, BGYO among confirmed performers in 'Be You' benefit show on July 22|date=May 19, 2022|language=en|website=mb.com.ph|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/19/bini-bgyo-among-confirmed-performers-in-be-you-benefit-show-on-july-22/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526060858/https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/19/bini-bgyo-among-confirmed-performers-in-be-you-benefit-show-on-july-22/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=HANNAH MALLORCA|title=Red Velvet, BGYO, BINI, Lady Pipay to perform at SM Mall of Asia Arena this July|date=May 16, 2022|language=en|website=philstarlife.com|url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/581923-red-velvet-bgyo-bini-lady-pipay-to-perform-at-mall-of-asia-arena-this-july?page=2|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526061239/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/581923-red-velvet-bgyo-bini-lady-pipay-to-perform-at-mall-of-asia-arena-this-july?page=2|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=RENZNEIL ROBLES|title=Red Velvet to hold PH concert with BGYO, BINI as special guests|date=May 19, 2022|language=en|website=villagepipol.com|url=https://villagepipol.com/red-velvet-to-hold-ph-concert-with-bgyo-bini-as-special-guests/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526061514/https://villagepipol.com/red-velvet-to-hold-ph-concert-with-bgyo-bini-as-special-guests/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=BEA DEVESA|title=Daebak! Red Velvet Is Coming To Manila In July For A Concert|date=May 16, 2022|language=en|website=cosmo.ph|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/red-velvet-concert-july-a4436-20220516|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526061707/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/red-velvet-concert-july-a4436-20220516|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Margo Hannah De Guzman Quadra|title=Pinoy-pop groups BGYO, BINI team up with Korean-pop Red Velvet for benefit concert|date=May 25, 2022|language=en|website=goodnewspilipinas.com|url=https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/pinoy-pop-groups-bgyo-bini-team-up-with-korean-pop-red-velvet-for-benefit-concert/|access-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526063102/https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/pinoy-pop-groups-bgyo-bini-team-up-with-korean-pop-red-velvet-for-benefit-concert/|archive-date=May 26, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|title=SM Mall of Asia Arena lit up with the brightest lights as the Philippines welcomes back Red Velvet!|url=https://www.philippineconcerts.com/concert/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-lady-pipay-be-you/|website=philippineconcerts.com|date=July 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723063253/https://www.philippineconcerts.com/concert/red-velvet-bgyo-bini-lady-pipay-be-you/|archive-date=July 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 23, 2022}} They are also part of "Star Magic 30th Anniversary Tour: Beyond The Stars"{{Efn-ua|"with other Star Magic Artists"}} kick-off,For the citations about BGYO as part of the "Beyond The Stars Concert Tour kick-off at the Resorts World Manila,
- {{Cite news|title=Hottest Kapamilya stars kick-off Star Magic's 'Beyond the Stars' tour at the Resorts World Manila|date=July 1, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/01/hottest-kapamilya-stars-kick-off-star-magics-beyond-the-stars-tour-at-the-resorts-world-manila/|access-date=July 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702101240/https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/01/hottest-kapamilya-stars-kick-off-star-magics-beyond-the-stars-tour-at-the-resorts-world-manila/|archive-date=July 2, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|title=Rising loveteams, biggest Kapamilya stars kick off 'Star Magic' concert tour|date=July 3, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=Manila Standard|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314240973/rising-loveteams-biggest-kapamilya-stars-kick-off-star-magic-concert-tour.html|access-date=July 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727084420/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314240973/rising-loveteams-biggest-kapamilya-stars-kick-off-star-magic-concert-tour.html|archive-date=July 27, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|title=Star Magic artists 'excited' for first US tour after pandemic hiatus|date=July 10, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=The Philippine Star|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/07/10/2194223/star-magic-artists-excited-first-us-tour-after-pandemic-hiatus|access-date=July 27, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|title="BEYOND THE STARS" Hottest Kapamilya celebs kick off Star Magic tour|date=July 5, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=The Manila Times|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/07/05/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/hottest-kapamilya-celebs-kick-off-star-magic-tour/1849728|access-date=July 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727084946/https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/07/05/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/hottest-kapamilya-celebs-kick-off-star-magic-tour/1849728|archive-date=July 27, 2022|url-status=live}} supposedly they will participate on the United States leg of the tour in San Francisco and California but, not materialized.{{Cite news|title=BGYO to miss Star Magic's US concert tour|date=July 26, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/26/22/bgyo-to-miss-star-magics-us-concert-tour|access-date=July 27, 2022}} On July 28, BGYO were announced to sing the original soundtrack of the 2022 television adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Filipino superheroine Darna, entitled "Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad".Citations about BGYO singing the original soundtrack of the 2022 Darna Series, as follows:
- {{Cite news|author=OneMusicPH Team|title=BGYO Flies with Darna: P-pop Act Tapped for Superhero OST|date=July 29, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=One Music PH News|url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-flies-darna-p-pop-act-tapped-superhero-ost-7046|access-date=August 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804060750/https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-flies-darna-p-pop-act-tapped-superhero-ost-7046|archive-date=August 4, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Manila Bulletin Entertainment|title="Mars Ravelo's Darna": A modern-day retelling of Darna's heroism premieres on Aug. 15|date=August 10, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/10/mars-ravelos-darna-a-modern-day-retelling-of-darnas-heroism-premieres-on-aug-15/|access-date=August 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813045626/https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/10/mars-ravelos-darna-a-modern-day-retelling-of-darnas-heroism-premieres-on-aug-15/|archive-date=August 13, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO To Sing On The OST For ABS-CBN's "Darna"|date=July 30, 2022|language=en|website=arambulolive.com|url=https://arambulolive.com/2022/07/30/bgyo-to-sing-on-the-ost-for-abs-cbns-darna/|access-date=August 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813045931/https://arambulolive.com/2022/07/30/bgyo-to-sing-on-the-ost-for-abs-cbns-darna/|archive-date=August 13, 2022|url-status=live}} On August 3, they were revealed as one of the guest performers on the upcoming "HIH All Access: The He's Into Her Grand Finale Concert".{{Efn-ua|"with He's Into Her All Casts and other guests performers BINI, Sab, Trisha Denise, Jon Guelas, Zion Aguirre and The Nameless Kids"}}{{Cite news|title=BGYO, BINI to join Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano at Big Dome concert|date=August 4, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/04/22/bgyo-bini-to-join-donbelle-at-big-dome-concert|access-date=August 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806060601/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/04/22/bgyo-bini-to-join-donbelle-at-big-dome-concert|archive-date=August 6, 2022|url-status=live}} On August 14, "Patuloy Lang ang Lipad", was released.{{Cite web|author=RENZNEIL ROBLES|url=https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-sings-patuloy-lang-ang-lipad-darna-the-tv-series-ost/|title=BGYO sings 'Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad', Darna: The TV Series OST|date=August 14, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Village Pipol|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815080636/https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-sings-patuloy-lang-ang-lipad-darna-the-tv-series-ost/|archive-date=August 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 14, 2022}} On August 15, BGYO's official light stick revealed, named as "The Light".{{Cite news|author=ABS CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/15/22/its-here-aces-official-bgyo-light-stick-unveiled|title=Follow the bright, bright light: Official BGYO light stick unveiled|date=August 15, 2022|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN News|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828043705/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/15/22/its-here-aces-official-bgyo-light-stick-unveiled|archive-date=August 28, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 28, 2022}} On September 2, BGYO took part on Kumu is 4 U: A Birthday Concert.{{Efn-ua|"Alongside other P-pop groups and Kumu Streamers."}}{{Cite web|author=When In Manila|title=Something 4 Everyone: Kumu Celebrates Its 4th Anniversary with a Concert for the Kumu-nity|date=August 26, 2022|language=en|website=wheninmanila.com|url=https://www.wheninmanila.com/something-4-everyone-kumu-celebrates-its-4th-anniversary-with-a-concert-for-the-kumu-nity/|access-date=August 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827075905/https://www.wheninmanila.com/something-4-everyone-kumu-celebrates-its-4th-anniversary-with-a-concert-for-the-kumu-nity/|archive-date=August 27, 2022|url-status=live}} On September 5, the group embarked on their first-ever Mindanao show TNT Saya Fest sa Tuna Festival.{{Efn-ua|"The event was part of a month-long celebration of General Santos' 24th Tuna Festival."}}Citations about BGYO on the General Santos' 24th Tuna Festival,
- {{Cite web|author=Avel Manansala|title=Gensan's 24th Tuna Festival goes full speed ahead|date=September 1, 2022|language=en|website=gensantos.com|url=https://gensantos.com/gensans-24th-tuna-festival-goes-full-speed-ahead/|access-date=September 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904054349/https://gensantos.com/gensans-24th-tuna-festival-goes-full-speed-ahead/|archive-date=September 4, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO set to perform for TNT's Fest Saya in General Santos City|date=September 2, 2022|language=en|website=whatalife.ph|url=https://whatalife.ph/bgyo-set-to-perform-for-tnt-fest-saya-in-general-santos-city/|access-date=September 4, 2022}} On September 8, the group took part on the Lazada 9.9 Megasale Super Show.{{Efn-ua|"The debut of the group in the show, with their opening and closing performances."}}Citations about BGYO being part of Lazada 9.9 Megasale Super Show, as follows:
- {{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/09/lazadas-9-9-mega-brands-sale-is-back-to-excite-filipino-shoppers/|title=Lazada's 9.9 Mega Brands Sale Is back to excite Filipino shoppers|date=September 9, 2022|website=MB Technews|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910064554/https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/09/lazadas-9-9-mega-brands-sale-is-back-to-excite-filipino-shoppers/|archive-date=September 10, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=September 10, 2022}}
- {{cite news|author=Rosette Adel|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2022/09/08/227492/bini-kaia-bgyo-to-perform-at-9-9-super-show-on-september-8/|title=BINI, KAIA, BGYO to perform at 9.9 Super Show on September 8|date=September 8, 2022|website=Technews|via=Philippine Star|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910065022/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2022/09/08/227492/bini-kaia-bgyo-to-perform-at-9-9-super-show-on-september-8/|archive-date=September 10, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=September 10, 2022}} On September 13, BGYO performed Tumitigil ang Mundo on It's Showtime{{Cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/watch-bgyos-kilig-performance-of-its-showtime-stage-334593|title=WATCH: BGYO's kilig performance of It's Showtime stage{{!}}|date=September 13, 2022|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914042846/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/watch-bgyos-kilig-performance-of-its-showtime-stage-334593|archive-date=September 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=September 14, 2022}} and spilled partial details on their upcoming sophomore album.{{Cite news|author=Scott Ng|title=BGYO confirm sophomore album, solo concert|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bgyo-confirm-sophomore-album-solo-concert-3309873|website=Music|via=NME Asia News|date=September 14, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017090117/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bgyo-confirm-sophomore-album-solo-concert-3309873|archive-date=October 17, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=October 17, 2022}}
In the last quarter of 2022, BGYO unveiled their sophomore album "BE:US" with "Magnet" as the lead single and the album's key track, "PNGNP".{{Cite news|author=Scott Ng|title=BGYO announce sophomore album 'BE:US' and lead singles 'Magnet' and 'PNGNP'|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bgyo-announce-sophomore-album-beus-and-lead-singles-magnet-and-pngnp-3326168|website=Music|via=NME Asia News|date=October 11, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012045101/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bgyo-announce-sophomore-album-beus-and-lead-singles-magnet-and-pngnp-3326168|archive-date=October 12, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=October 12, 2022}} The group also participated on "EK’s 27th Pre-Anniversary Concert:P-pop Day" (October 9),{{Efn-ua|"Alongside other P-pop groups-Alamat, 1st.One, Dione and SMS"}}{{cite news|title=What's new at Enchanted Kingdom|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/12/whats-new-at-enchanted-kingdom/|access-date=October 15, 2022|website=Lifestyle News|via=Manila Bulletin|date=October 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015111719/https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/12/whats-new-at-enchanted-kingdom/|archive-date=October 15, 2022|url-status=live}} "TNT Saya Fest sa Zamboanga Hermosa" (October 11),{{cite news |author=Clennkei Peñalosa |title=Jam-packed spectators witness Zamboanga Hermosa street dance competition |url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/2022/10/11/jam-packed-spectators-witness-zamboanga-hermosa-street-dance-competition |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=PIA News |via=Philippine Information Agency |date=October 11, 2022}} and "Mr. Music: The Hits of Jonathan Manalo" (October 15).{{Efn-ua|"The concert is the 20th anniversary of Jonathan Manalo in the Philippine music industry with over 30 artists performing."}}Citations about BGYO joining the Mr. Music Concert,
- {{Cite news|author=Scott Ng|title=Jonathan Manalo announces over 30 acts including KZ Tandingan, Moira dela Torre, BGYO for 20th anniversary concert|date=September 13, 2022|language=en|website=Music News|via=NME|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/jonathan-manalo-announces-over-30-acts-including-kz-tandingan-moira-dela-toirre-bgyo-for-20th-anniversary-concert-3308930|access-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914045137/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/jonathan-manalo-announces-over-30-acts-including-kz-tandingan-moira-dela-toirre-bgyo-for-20th-anniversary-concert-3308930|archive-date=September 14, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|title=Over 30 acts to join "Mr. Music" Jonathan Manalo in 20th anniversary concert|date=September 12, 2022|language=en|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/12/22/over-30-acts-to-join-jonathan-manalo-in-anniv-concert|access-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914045324/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/12/22/over-30-acts-to-join-jonathan-manalo-in-anniv-concert|archive-date=September 14, 2022|url-status=live}} On October 20, "Magnet" was officially released.{{Cite news|author=Scott Ng|title=BGYO release comeback single "Magnet" with slick new music video|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bgyo-release-comeback-single-magnet-with-slick-new-music-video-3333295|website=Music|via=NME Asia News|date=October 21, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026075326/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bgyo-release-comeback-single-magnet-with-slick-new-music-video-3333295|archive-date=October 26, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=October 26, 2022}} On October 29, "Hallyuween 2022" took place; where the group performed The Light, The Baddest, Kundiman and Magnet.Citations of BGYO live performances in Hallyuween 2022, as follows:
- {{Cite news|author=YANYAN MARANAN|title=Hallyuween 2022: What went down at the 1st K-pop Halloween party|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/849899/hallyuween-2022-what-went-down-at-the-1st-k-pop-halloween-party/story/|website=Lifestyle|via=GMA News|date=November 1, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102081449/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/849899/hallyuween-2022-what-went-down-at-the-1st-k-pop-halloween-party/story/|archive-date=November 2, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 2, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|author=Jaehwa Bernardo|title=First 'Hallyuween' brings together spooks, music, drag despite rains|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/02/22/hallyuween-2022-mixes-spooks-music-drag|website=Entertainment|via=ABS CBN News|date=November 2, 2022|language=en|access-date=November 2, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|author=ALAIN ROBREDILLO|title=Hallyuween 2022: What went down at the 1st K-pop Halloween party|url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/949392-hallyuween-2022-cl-epik-high-pentagon-bgyo?page=4|website=Celebrtity, Hallyu, K-pop|via=The Philippine Star|date=November 2, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102114537/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/949392-hallyuween-2022-cl-epik-high-pentagon-bgyo?page=4|archive-date=November 2, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 2, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|author=Jonathan Hicap|title=Hallyuween 2022: What went down at the 1st K-pop Halloween party|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/02/hallyuween-in-manila-a-party-like-no-other/|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|date=November 2, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102114817/https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/02/hallyuween-in-manila-a-party-like-no-other/|archive-date=November 2, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 2, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|author=Krixia Subingsubing|title="HALLYUWEEN 2022" is beginning of a tradition in Manila|url=https://inquirersuper.com.ph/super-k/hallyuween-2022-is-a-beginning-of-a-tradition-in-manila/|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Inquirer|date=November 2, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103045119/https://inquirersuper.com.ph/super-k/hallyuween-2022-is-a-beginning-of-a-tradition-in-manila/|archive-date=November 3, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 3, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|author=Bunny Javier|title=In Photos: BGYO in 'Hallyuween 2022'|url=https://inquirersuper.com.ph/featured/bgyo-hallyuween-2022/|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Inquirer|date=November 3, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103045545/https://inquirersuper.com.ph/featured/bgyo-hallyuween-2022/|archive-date=November 3, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 3, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|author=HAZEL|title=HALLYUWEEN PH 2022: A night to remember for Filipino K-Pop fans{{!}}|url=https://annyeongoppa.com/2022/11/02/hallyuween-ph-2022-a-night-to-remember-for-filipino-k-pop-fans/|website=Event|via=Annyeongoppa|date=November 2, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103045330/https://annyeongoppa.com/2022/11/02/hallyuween-ph-2022-a-night-to-remember-for-filipino-k-pop-fans/|archive-date=November 3, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 3, 2022}} As part of their second album Be Us campaign, the group embarked on a US promo tour,{{Cite web|title=BGYO professes love in new album 'Be: Us'|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/11/bgyo-professes-love-in-new-album-be-us/|website=Music|via=LionhearTV|date=November 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116081159/https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/11/bgyo-professes-love-in-new-album-be-us/|archive-date=November 16, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 16, 2022}} which includes their visit at the TikTok Headquarters in Los Angeles, their performance on the Wish USA Bus,Citations about BGYO's performance on Wish Bus USA
- {{Cite web|author=Steve Angeles|title=SB19, BGYO, BINI hop on board the Wish USA Bus|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/14/22/sb19-bgyo-bini-hop-on-board-the-wish-usa-bus|website=TFC News Chino, California|via=ABS CBN News|date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114074840/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/14/22/sb19-bgyo-bini-hop-on-board-the-wish-usa-bus|archive-date=November 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 14, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=#PPopRise: SB19, BINI, BGYO Promote OPM Music During US Press Tour|url=https://thebeat.asia/manila/daily-news/neighbourhood/ppoprise-sb19-bini-bgyo-promote-opm-music-during-us-press-tour|website=Daily News|via=The Beat Asia|date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114074221/https://thebeat.asia/manila/daily-news/neighbourhood/ppoprise-sb19-bini-bgyo-promote-opm-music-during-us-press-tour|archive-date=November 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 14, 2022}} and a street performances at the Time Square and Union Square in New York City.{{cite news|url=https://myx.global/grayson-villanueva-h-e-r-sb19-belle-mariano-maymay-bgyo-bini-and-many-more-myx-news/|title=Grayson Villanueva, H.E.R, SB19, Belle Mariano, Maymay, BGYO, BINI, and many more|date=December 2, 2022|website=Music News|via=MYX Global|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203080203/https://myx.global/grayson-villanueva-h-e-r-sb19-belle-mariano-maymay-bgyo-bini-and-many-more-myx-news/|archive-date=December 3, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=December 3, 2022}} On November 19, the group was featured{{cite web|url=https://myx.global/video/myx-hits-different/s1-ep-11-bgyo/|title=Season 1 Episode 11 - BGYO|date=December 2, 2022|website=Series|via=MYX Global|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203085602/https://myx.global/video/myx-hits-different/s1-ep-11-bgyo/|archive-date=December 3, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=December 3, 2022}} on Myx Hits Different.{{Cite web|title=MYX Hits Different|url=https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/hero/myxhitsdifferent|website=Series|via=iWant TFC|date=November 19, 2022|access-date=November 20, 2022}} On November 25, Tumitigil ang Mundo was released as part of the An Inconvenient Love Original Soundtrack.Citations of An Inconvenient Love OST:
- {{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/261924890/credits|title=An Inconvenient Love (Original Soundtrack) - Album Credits|date=November 25, 2022|publisher=Star Music|via=Tidal|language=en|access-date=November 6, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|author=Acer Batislaong|title='AN INCONVENIENT LOVE' HAS A SOUNDTRACK THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE FEELS|url=https://nylonmanila.com/an-inconvenient-love-has-a-soundtrack-that-will-give-you-all-the-feels/|access-date=November 22, 2022|website=Pop Culture|via=Nylon Manila|date=November 15, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122113608/https://nylonmanila.com/an-inconvenient-love-has-a-soundtrack-that-will-give-you-all-the-feels/|archive-date=November 22, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Patricia Matalog|title=All the songs you need to watch out for in 'An Inconvenient Love'|url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/15/news/all-the-songs-you-need-to-watch-out-for-in-an-inc-75072|access-date=November 22, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Star Cinema|date=November 15, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122113756/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/15/news/all-the-songs-you-need-to-watch-out-for-in-an-inc-75072|archive-date=November 22, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite news|author=Danielle Domingo|title=Preview Songs from the "An Inconvenient Love" OST|url=https://myx.global/aninconvenientlove-ost/|access-date=November 22, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Star Cinema|date=November 15, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122114056/https://myx.global/aninconvenientlove-ost/|archive-date=November 22, 2022|url-status=live}}
==Legal action==
On June 19, 2024, BGYO filed cyberlibel and unjust vexation complaints against netizens who have been spreading false information to attack their group.{{cite web |last1=Troika |first1=PEP |title=BGYO, pormal nang naghain ng reklamo laban sa bashers |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/181343/bgyo-legal-action-a4118-20240619 |website=PEP.ph |date=June 19, 2024 |language=tl}}{{cite web |last1=Antonio |first1=Josiah |title=BGYO files cyberlibel, unjust vexation complaints vs 'cyberbullies' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/19/bgyo-files-cyberlibel-unjust-vexation-complaints-vs-cyberbullies-1816 |website=ABS-CBN News |date=June 19, 2024}}
=2025-present: Self-titled EP=
On December 10, 2024, it was announced that BGYO will have their first extended play (EP).{{cite tweet |number=1866486583807078894 |user=MegaKapamilya |title=Mga pasabog ng ABS-CBN Music sa 2025!!! ❤️🎄💙 #MegaKapamilya #ABSCBNChristmasSpecial2024 #Bini|author=Mega Kapamilya|date=December 10, 2024|access-date=December 11, 2024}} The group's self-titled album was released on March 13, 2025, featuring their single "Divine".{{cite web|title=BGYO Premieres Self-Titled EP 'BGYO' – Listen|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bgyo-premieres-self-titled-ep-bgyo-listen/|website=Billboard Philippines|last=Saenz|first=Rome|date=March 14, 2025|access-date=May 4, 2025}}
Artistry
BGYO has cited that K-pop groups like BTS, Exo, Got7, and Wanna One, and artists like Shawn Mendes, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, and Regine Velasquez were their musical inspirations.{{cite web|first=Elyse|last=Ilagan|url=https://nylonmanila.com/meet-bgyo-p-pops-breakout-boy-group/|title=MEET BGYO, P-POP'S BREAKOUT BOY GROUP|publisher=nylonmanila.com|date=February 11, 2021|access-date=April 23, 2021|language=en}}{{cite web|author=Liezel dela Cruz|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/ifeelu/articles-videos/get-upclose-and-personal-with-bgyo-as-they-share-inspiring-tales-dreams-and-trivia-bits-14399#|title=Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams, and trivia bits|publisher=ent.abs-cbn.com|date=March 15, 2021|access-date=April 23, 2021|language=en}} In an interview with Myx Global,{{cite web|author=Danielle Domingo|url=https://myx.global/bgyo-kulay/|title=BGYO Fan Q&A & New Song "Kulay"|publisher=myx.global|date=October 1, 2021|access-date=October 13, 2021|archive-date=October 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002193958/https://myx.global/bgyo-kulay/|url-status=live}} the group has also cited Jabbawockeez as an influence, with Nate saying, "Jabbawockeez inspired me to get into music, and would even copy how they would dance".For citations that BGYO considers Jabbawockeez as an influence.
- {{cite web|author=Danielle Domingo|url=https://myx.global/bgyo-thelight/|title=BGYO #1 on iTunes & Jabbawockeez "The Baddest" Dance Cover|publisher=myx.global|date=October 7, 2021|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011063458/https://myx.global/bgyo-thelight/|url-status=live}}
- {{cite web|author=Kathleen A. Llemit|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/10/11/2131092/watch-jabbawockeez-goes-viral-bgyo-the-baddest-dance-cover|title=WATCH: Jabbawockeez goes viral for BGYO 'The Baddest' dance cover|publisher=philstar.com|date=October 11, 2021|access-date=October 12, 2021|archive-date=October 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012065307/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/10/11/2131092/watch-jabbawockeez-goes-viral-bgyo-the-baddest-dance-cover|url-status=live}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/video-jabbawockeez-dance-bgyo-the-baddest|title=WATCH: Jabbawockeez takes on BGYO's "The Baddest" in dance video|publisher=rappler.com|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=October 12, 2021|archive-date=October 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012065803/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/video-jabbawockeez-dance-bgyo-the-baddest|url-status=live}}
- {{cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/366989|title=Jabbawockeez dances to BGYO's "The Baddest"|publisher=manilastandard.net|date=October 9, 2021|access-date=October 12, 2021|archive-date=October 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012070102/https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/366989|url-status=live}} While inspired by some K-pop groups, BGYO emphasizes their Filipino identity as a strength, as evident in their music, songwriting, and style.{{Cite web |last=Nitura |first=Jam |date=March 20, 2022 |title=These 4 Artists Are Successfully Championing Filipino Music Amid a Global Pandemic |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/preview-creative-25-music-2022-a00268-20220320-lfrm3 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=Preview.ph}}
BGYO's debut song, "The Light", was a genre-bending that infuses urban, electronic, and R&B elements. It became popular among the younger generation as it speaks about empowerment, hope, and self-love.
Other ventures
= Endorsements =
A year after their official debut, BGYO have gained several endorsement deals in various industries in their career. On February 10, 2022, BGYO became one of the ambassadors of Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series.{{Cite web|title=Darren Espanto, Kyline Alcantara, BGYO, Mavy and Cassy Legaspi share what they love about the Redmi Note 11|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/02/darren-espanto-kyline-alcantara-bgyo-mavy-and-cassy-legaspi-share-what-they-love-about-the-redmi-note-11/|publisher=lionheartv.net|date=February 11, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306094221/https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/02/darren-espanto-kyline-alcantara-bgyo-mavy-and-cassy-legaspi-share-what-they-love-about-the-redmi-note-11/|archive-date=March 6, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 6, 2022}} Since February 17, 2022, BGYO have been H&M brand ambassador and became the first Filipino artist to be featured on the brand's initiative "Music x ME" campaign, which aims to promote and put the spotlight on up and coming OPM artists.For the citations about BGYO as H&M's Newest Brand Ambassador and the Music X ME Campaign.
- {{Cite web|author=Jerico Villamonte|title=H&M celebrates new OPM campaign Music X Me with BGYO|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/02/17/hm-celebrates-new-opm-campaign-music-x-me-with-bgyo/|publisher=mb.com.ph|date=February 17, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306103755/https://mb.com.ph/2022/02/17/hm-celebrates-new-opm-campaign-music-x-me-with-bgyo/|archive-date=March 6, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 6, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO is H&M's Newest Ambassador|url=https://www.lofficielph.com/fashion/p-pop-group-bgyo-become-h-and-m-s-newest-ambassadors|publisher=lofficielph.com|date=February 17, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306104931/https://www.lofficielph.com/fashion/p-pop-group-bgyo-become-h-and-m-s-newest-ambassadors|archive-date=March 6, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 6, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|author=Danielle Domingo|title=BGYO Featured in H&M's Music x ME Campaign|url=https://myx.global/bgyo-hm-musicme/|publisher=myx.global|date=February 17, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306105826/https://myx.global/bgyo-hm-musicme/|archive-date=March 6, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 6, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO is first local group tapped for H&M platform|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2022/02/17/bgyo-is-first-local-group-tapped-for-hm-platform/|publisher=tribune.net.ph|date=February 17, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306110551/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2022/02/17/bgyo-is-first-local-group-tapped-for-hm-platform/|archive-date=March 6, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 6, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=H&M Music x ME Campaign with BGYO|url=https://models.com/work/hm-hm-music-x-me-campaign-with-bgyo|publisher=models.com|date=February 17, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307085044/https://models.com/work/hm-hm-music-x-me-campaign-with-bgyo|archive-date=March 7, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=BGYO the newest faces for H&M campaign, Music X Me|url=https://takeoffphilippines.com/post/676496033946140672/bgyo-the-newest-faces-for-hm-campaign-music-x-me|publisher=takeoffphilippines.com|date=February 17, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307085203/https://takeoffphilippines.com/post/676496033946140672/bgyo-the-newest-faces-for-hm-campaign-music-x-me|archive-date=March 7, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=WATCH: BGYO grooves in style in new H&M "Music x Me" campaign video|url=https://ppopwave.com/2022/02/17/watch-bgyo-grooves-in-style-in-new-hm-music-x-me-campaign-video/|publisher=takeoffphilippines.com|date=February 17, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307090936/https://ppopwave.com/2022/02/17/watch-bgyo-grooves-in-style-in-new-hm-music-x-me-campaign-video/|archive-date=March 7, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 7, 2022}} On April 2, 2022, BGYO was introduced as the fresh faces of Mentos and the voices of the brand's newest campaign jingle "Say Yes! To Fresh".{{Cite web|title=Rising P-Pop Group BGYO's Newest Collaboration Is With Mentos|url=https://www.wheninmanila.com/rising-p-pop-group-bgyos-new-collaboration-is-with-mentos/|publisher=wheninmanila.com|date=April 7, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407071056/https://www.wheninmanila.com/rising-p-pop-group-bgyos-new-collaboration-is-with-mentos/|archive-date=April 7, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=April 7, 2022}} BGYO has also served as the brand ambassadors for TNT, Chowking and Sprite with their voices in the campaign "Cool Ka Lang".{{Cite magazine|author=Grace C. Diez|title=BGYO: Gazing Into The Future With "The Aces of P-Pop"|url=https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/p-pop-boy-group-bgyo-on-the-cover-of-metro/33266|magazine=Metro Magazine|location=Philippines|date=July 1, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702103539/https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/p-pop-boy-group-bgyo-on-the-cover-of-metro/33266|archive-date=July 2, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 2, 2022}}
=Partnerships=
As the first Filipino pop boy group to take over the VIP online community, BGYO partnered with Viber, to give fans an exclusive chance to connect, with the group, online through the "Backstage Pass Channel".{{Cite news|author=Manila Bulletin Entertainment|title=BGYO takes over Viber's Backstage Pass channel|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/25/bgyo-takes-over-vibers-backstage-pass-channel/|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|date=July 25, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727044822/https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/25/bgyo-takes-over-vibers-backstage-pass-channel/|archive-date=July 27, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 27, 2022}} On March 19, 2021, BGYO signed with the live streaming platform, Kumu, to promote campaigns.Citations about the partnership of BGYO with Kumu, as follows:
- {{Cite web|title=Entertainment: ABS-CBN and Kumu team up for biggest celebrity streaming partnership|url=https://www.adobomagazine.com/digital-news/entertainment-abs-cbn-and-kumu-team-up-for-biggest-celebrity-streaming-partnership/|access-date=April 21, 2021|website=adobomagazine.com|date=March 18, 2021 |language=en}}
- {{Cite web|title=Kumu sees new slew of ABS-CBN stars, artists streaming on platform|url=https://marketech-apac.com/kumu-sees-new-slew-of-abs-cbn-stars-artists-streaming-on-platform/|access-date=April 21, 2021|website=marketech-apac.com|date=March 17, 2021 |language=en}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.adobomagazine.com/entertainment/digital-abs-cbn-stars-p-pop-idols-flock-to-kumu-a-kumufied-kapamilya/|title=Digital: ABS-CBN stars, P-Pop idols flock to kumu, a #kumufied Kapamilya|work=Adobo Magazine|date=March 26, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2021}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/03/big-4-hours-event-brings-kapamilya-stars-on-kumu-today-fri/|title='Big 4 Hours' event brings Kapamilya stars on Kumu Today (Fri)|access-date=April 20, 2021|website=lionheartv.net|date=March 19, 2021 |language=en}} In September 2022, BGYO took part on the first-ever collaboration of H&M with the Filipino streetwear "Don't Blame the Kids (DBTK)".{{Efn-ua|"The collection is part of the brands' collaboration campaign, "The World is My Home"."}}{{Cite news|author=Jerico Villamonte|title=H&M x DBTK: First-ever Filipino-designed collection is now available|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/08/hm-x-dbtk-first-ever-filipino-designed-collection-is-now-available/|website=Fashion + Beauty, Lifestyle|via=Manila Bulletin|date=September 8, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910085104/https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/08/hm-x-dbtk-first-ever-filipino-designed-collection-is-now-available/|archive-date=September 10, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=September 10, 2022}}
Members
=JL Toreliza=
{{Infobox person
| name = John Lloyd Toreliza
| image = BGYO JL, January 2023.jpg
| caption = JL in January 2023
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| birth_name = John Lloyd Toreliza
| nickname = JL
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|2001|09|17}}
| birth_place = Naic, Cavite, Philippines
| occupation = {{hlist|singer|songwriter}}
| yearsactive = 2018–present
| agent = {{plainlist|
- Star Hunt (2018–2020)
- Star Magic (2020–present)
}}
| known for = {{plainlist|
- The Clash season 1
- Member of BGYO
}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre = P-pop
| instrument = Vocals
| label = Star Music
Old School Records
| associated_acts = BGYO}}
}}
John Lloyd Toreliza (born September 17, 2001), known professionally as JL Toreliza is a Filipino singer-songwriter and a member of BGYO.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypedia.net/2021/10/10-celebrities-who-lost-tv-talent-shows-but-went-on-to-become-popular-and-successful/|title=10 Celebrities who lost TV talent shows but went on to become popular and successful|date=9 October 2021 |publisher=dailypedia.net|access-date=2022-06-20|archive-date=2022-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620094903/https://www.dailypedia.net/2021/10/10-celebrities-who-lost-tv-talent-shows-but-went-on-to-become-popular-and-successful/|url-status=live}} Toreliza co-wrote BGYO's debut single: "The Light" (2021){{cite web|url=http://www.wazzup.ph/bgyo/|title=P-POP GROUP BGYO DEBUTS WITH SINGLE 'THE LIGHT'|access-date=2022-05-12|website=wazzup.ph|date=30 January 2021 |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512091604/https://www.wazzup.ph/bgyo/|archive-date=2022-05-12|url-status=live}} and "Runnin'" (2021).{{Efn-ua|"The track was part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo."}}{{cite web|url=https://underoneceiling.com/entertainment/philippines-entertainment/bgyo-collaborates-with-keiko-necesario-in-original-song-runnin/|title=BGYO Collaborates with Keiko Necesario in Original Song Runnin'|website=underoneceiling.com|language=en|access-date=2021-06-26|archive-date=2022-08-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811081142/https://underoneceiling.com/entertainment/philippines-entertainment/bgyo-collaborates-with-keiko-necesario-in-original-song-runnin/|url-status=dead}}
Prior to his BGYO journey, Toreliza was a staple singing competitions contestant,{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/02/from-the-clash-to-bgyo-look-at-what-two-years-of-training-can-do/|title=From The Clash to BGYO, look at what two years of training can do|date=7 February 2021 |publisher=lionheartv.net|access-date=2022-06-20|archive-date=2022-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620105257/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/02/from-the-clash-to-bgyo-look-at-what-two-years-of-training-can-do/|url-status=live}} have performed as front act to local artists concerts in the Philippines and have joined the first season of The Clash (2018).{{cite web|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2018/07/03/the-clash-reveals-top-62-clashers/|title='The Clash' reveals Top 62 clashers|publisher=tribune.net.ph|access-date=2022-06-20|archive-date=2022-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620095218/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2018/07/03/the-clash-reveals-top-62-clashers/|url-status=live}}
In 2023, Toreliza made a stage debut in Tabing Ilog: The Musical as "Rovic".Citations about Toreliza's Stage Debut, as follows:
- {{cite news|author=Kristofer Purnell|title=Vivoree Esclito, BGYO's JL and Akira make stage debut in 'Tabing Ilog the Musical'|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/10/05/2301192/vivoree-esclito-bgyos-jl-and-akira-make-stage-debut-tabing-ilog-musical|date=2023-10-05|website=Newsen|via=PhilStar|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114073914/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/10/05/2301192/vivoree-esclito-bgyos-jl-and-akira-make-stage-debut-tabing-ilog-musical|archive-date=2024-01-14|url-status=live|access-date=2024-01-14}}
- {{cite web|author=Rafael Bautista|title=EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE GEN Z-CODED REBOOT OF TABING ILOG: THE MUSICAL|url=https://nylonmanila.com/know-about-gen-z-coded-tabing-ilog-the-musical/|date=2023-11-08|website=Pop Culture|via=Nylon Manila|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114123819/https://nylonmanila.com/know-about-gen-z-coded-tabing-ilog-the-musical/|archive-date=2024-01-14|url-status=live|access-date=2024-01-14}}
John Lloyd Toreliza was born on the 17th of September 2001 and hails in Naic, Cavite, Philippines with a younger sister.{{cite web|url=https://www.pinoyparazzi.com/p-pop-boy-band-things-you-didnt-know-about-bgyo/|title=P-POP BOY BAND: Things You Didn't Know About BGYO|date=March 2021 |publisher=pinoyparazzi.com|access-date=2022-06-20|archive-date=2022-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620054404/https://www.pinoyparazzi.com/p-pop-boy-band-things-you-didnt-know-about-bgyo/|url-status=live}} Toreliza grew up encircled by music,{{cite web|author=Blayce Malaya|url=https://www.whatalife.ph/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bgyo/|title=Everything You Need To Know About BGYO|date=2021-12-23|website=whatalife.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629043406/https://www.whatalife.ph/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bgyo/|archive-date=2022-06-29|url-status=live|access-date=2022-06-29}} where songs of Erik Santos and Sarah Geronimo were his favorites on karaoke sessions and on singing competitions.{{cite web|author=Metro Style|url=https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=1|title=BGYO's JL (Page 1) by Metro Style|date=2022-09-17|website=metro.style|language=en|access-date=2022-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922091745/https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=1|archive-date=2022-09-22|url-status=live}} Apart from singing, he was also a volleyball varsity player in school.{{cite web|author=Metro Style|url=https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=9|title=BGYO's JL (Page 9) by Metro Style|date=2022-09-17|website=metro.style|language=en|access-date=2022-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922091745/https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=9|archive-date=2022-09-22|url-status=live}} Given that he was not a dancer in the beginning, JL's audition in Star Hunt Academy weren't as exactly as his comfort zone.{{cite web|author=Metro Style|url=https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=4|title=BGYO's JL (Page 4) by Metro Style|date=2022-09-17|website=metro.style|language=en|access-date=2022-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922091745/https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=4|archive-date=2022-09-22|url-status=live}}
Toreliza has cited Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez as musical inspirations.{{cite web|author=Liezel dela Cruz|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/ifeelu/articles-videos/get-upclose-and-personal-with-bgyo-as-they-share-inspiring-tales-dreams-and-trivia-bits-14399#|title=Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams, and trivia bits|publisher=ent.abs-cbn.com|date=2021-03-15|access-date=2021-04-23|language=en}}{{cite web|author=Calistina|url=https://www.koukyouzen.com/2021/03/interview-withavec-bgyo.html|title=Interview with/avec BGYO|publisher=koukyouzen.com|date=2021-03-03|access-date=2021-05-01|language=en}}
Toreliza was known as the OPM guy and the "mapanakit" ({{translation|something that can cause pain}}) balladeer of BGYO because of his soulful singing voice,{{cite web|first=Elyse|last=Ilagan|url=https://nylonmanila.com/meet-bgyo-p-pops-breakout-boy-group/|title=MEET BGYO, P-POP'S BREAKOUT BOY GROUP|publisher=nylonmanila.com|date=2021-02-11|access-date=2021-04-23|language=en|archive-date=2022-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620061959/https://nylonmanila.com/meet-bgyo-p-pops-breakout-boy-group/|url-status=live}} with Lionheartv.net saying Toreliza as a "vocal charmer".{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/09/rawr-mag-the-zero-to-hero-journey-of-bgyos-jl-toreliza/|title=RAWR Mag: The Zero-to-Hero Journey of BGYO's JL Toreliza|access-date=2022-06-20|website=lionheartv.net|date=3 September 2021 |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620103926/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/09/rawr-mag-the-zero-to-hero-journey-of-bgyos-jl-toreliza/|archive-date=2022-06-20|url-status=live}}
His interest in music focused more on ballads with R&B, pop and upbeat music on the side.{{cite web|author=Metro Style|url=https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=3|title=BGYO's JL (Page 3) by Metro Style|date=2022-09-17|website=metro.style|language=en|access-date=2022-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922091745/https://metro.style/people/celebrities/get-to-know-p-pop-bgyo-members/29344?gid=f3471701-1eea-4c51-8c74-c8ec60a87a4e&pid=3|archive-date=2022-09-22|url-status=live}} He aspired to collaborate with Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, BTS; and idolizes Jungkook and V. Volleyball, basketball, badminton and table tennis were among of his hobbies and sports. He became part of the Star Magic All-Star Games; for basketball.{{cite web|title=Donny, "Showtime" fam lead teams for Star Magic All-Star Games; Daniel to play badminton|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/13/22/here-are-the-celebs-joining-star-magic-all-star-games|date=April 13, 2022|access-date=April 19, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation}}
On June 6, 2024, Toreliza graduated Senior High School at Sapang Palay Proper, San Jose del Monte, [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:San_Jose_del_Monte_Convention_Center Convention Center]. The graduate studied Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics via blended learning at Japan-Philippines Institute Technologies Training & Services, Inc. in Bagong Buhay, San Jose del Monte.{{cite news |last1=Felipe |first1=MJ |title=BGYO, BINI members graduate from senior high school|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/7/bgyo-bini-members-graduate-from-senior-high-school-1714 |accessdate=June 8, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |date=June 7, 2024}}
Discography
Filmography
{{Main|BGYO videography}}
;Films
- Bini & BGYO Dubai Adventures: A Docufilm (2022)
;Series
- ONE DREAM: The Bini - BGYO Journey (2021)
;Television
- ASAP (2020–present)For citations of BGYO as part of ASAP Natin 'To:
- {{Cite web|title='BGYO' set to take the P-Pop world by storm|url=https://journal.com.ph/entertainment/showbiz/bgyo-set-to-take-the-p-pop-world-by-storm/|access-date=January 22, 2020|website=journal.com.ph|language=en|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115084117/https://journal.com.ph/entertainment/showbiz/bgyo-set-to-take-the-p-pop-world-by-storm/|url-status=dead}}
- {{Cite web|title=[10.18.2020] SHA Boys on ASAP - BTS On|url=https://twitter.com/addictedtoJLT/status/1343062646614945793|access-date=January 16, 2021|website=twitter.com}}
- {{Cite news|author=Neil Patrick Nepomuceno|title=P-Pop girl group BINI and Star Hunt Academy boys take ASAP stage|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/29/p-pop-girl-group-bini-and-star-hunt-academy-boys-take-asap-stage/|access-date=July 7, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|date=November 29, 2020|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707075236/https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/29/p-pop-girl-group-bini-and-star-hunt-academy-boys-take-asap-stage/|archive-date=July 7, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|author=Pamela Adriano|title=Celebrate Christmas with SHA Boys on ASAP Natin 'To|date=December 13, 2020|language=en|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/celebrate-christmas-with-sha-boys-296216|access-date=July 7, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://www.abante.com.ph/bgyo-bagyo-ang-dating-sa-mga-fan|title=BGYO bagyo ang dating sa mga fans|trans-title=BGYO storm is coming to the fans|access-date=February 4, 2021|website=Newsen|via=Abante PH|language=tl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707084121/https://www.abante.com.ph/bgyo-bagyo-ang-dating-sa-mga-fan/|archive-date=July 7, 2022|url-status=live}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-will-give-color-to-your-life-with-kulay-performance-302767|title=BGYO will give color to your life with 'Kulay' performance|access-date=March 14, 2021|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=en}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/20/asap-natin-to-brings-another-musical-extravaganza-this-sunday/|title='ASAP Natin 'To' brings another musical extravaganza this Sunday|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=mb.com.ph|date=March 20, 2021 |language=en}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://filipino.news/2021/04/04/watch-p-pop-group-bgyo-performs-sarah-g-hit-songs-tala-kilometro/|title=WATCH: P-pop group BGYO performs Sarah G hit songs 'Tala', 'Kilometro'|access-date=April 4, 2021|website=filipino.news|date=April 4, 2021|language=en}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/04/01/best-of-the-best-all-star-party-this-easter-sunday-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Best of the best all-star party this Easter Sunday on 'ASAP NATIN 'TO'|access-date=April 4, 2021|website=mb.com.ph|date=April 2021 |language=en}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/04/asap-natin-to-takes-viewers-higher-with-live-concert-performances-this-sunday/|title='ASAP Natin 'To' takes viewers higher with live concert performances this Sunday|access-date=April 18, 2021|website=lionheartv.net|date=April 17, 2021|language=en}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://filipino.news/2021/04/25/watch-bgyo-performs-hes-into-her-on-asap/|title=WATCH: BGYO performs 'He's Into Her' on 'ASAP'|access-date=April 25, 2021|website=filipino.news|date=April 25, 2021|language=en}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/15/grand-back-to-back-celebrations-and-performances-bring-fell-good-vibes-on-asap-natin-to-this-sunday/|title=Grand back-to-back celebrations and performances bring fell good vibes on 'ASAP Natin 'To' this Sunday|access-date=May 15, 2021|website=mb.com.ph|date=May 15, 2021 |language=en}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/21/asap-natin-to-packed-with-stellar-and-fresh-performances/|title='ASAP Natin 'To' packed with stellar and fresh performances|access-date=May 22, 2021|website=mb.com.ph|date=May 21, 2021 |language=en}}
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- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/07/16/grand-opm-hits-showdown-takes-center-stage-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Grand OPM Hits showdown takes center stage on "ASAP Natin 'To"|access-date=July 23, 2021|website=mb.com.ph|date=July 16, 2021 |language=en}}
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- {{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/21/watch-bgyo-bini-share-asap-stage|title=WATCH: BGYO, BINI share "ASAP" stage|website=news.abs-cbn.com|date=September 19, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920054429/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/21/watch-bgyo-bini-share-asap-stage|archive-date=September 20, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=September 20, 2021}}
- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/10/erik-santos-with-star-studded-birthday-treat-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Erik Santos with star-studded birthday treat on "ASAP Natin 'To"|website=mb.com.ph|date=October 10, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017054309/https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/10/erik-santos-with-star-studded-birthday-treat-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=October 17, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 10, 2021}}
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- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/10/enchong-celebrates-15-years-in-showbiz-with-nsync-transformation-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Enchong celebrates 15 years in showbiz with NSync transformation on "ASAP Natin 'To"|website=mb.com.ph|date=December 10, 2021|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116051454/https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/10/enchong-celebrates-15-years-in-showbiz-with-nsync-transformation-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=January 16, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=January 16, 2022}}
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- {{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/08/bini-bgyo-alamat-and-mnl48-join-forces-for-grand-p-pop-act-on-asap-natin-to/|title=BINI, BGYO, ALAMAT and MNL48 join forces for grand P-Pop act on "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=April 8, 2021|website=mb.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416114746/https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/08/bini-bgyo-alamat-and-mnl48-join-forces-for-grand-p-pop-act-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=April 16, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=April 16, 2022}}
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- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/03/maymay-makes-her-much-awaited-asap-natin-to-comeback-live-this-sunday/|title=Maymay makes her much-awaited "ASAP Natin 'To" comeback live this Sunday|date=June 3, 2022|website=mb.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605105120/https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/03/maymay-makes-her-much-awaited-asap-natin-to-comeback-live-this-sunday/|archive-date=June 5, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 5, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/10/asap-natin-to-celebrates-freedom-with-proudly-pinoy-acts-this-sunday/|title="ASAP Natin 'To" celebrates freedom with proudly-Pinoy acts this Sunday|date=June 10, 2022|website=mb.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612043047/https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/10/asap-natin-to-celebrates-freedom-with-proudly-pinoy-acts-this-sunday/|archive-date=June 12, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 12, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/25/regine-and-vina-sing-their-classic-hits-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Regine and Vina sing their classic hits on "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=June 25, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626065634/https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/25/regine-and-vina-sing-their-classic-hits-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=June 26, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 26, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/01/martin-marks-his-40th-anniversary-in-showbiz-live-on-asap-natin-to-%ef%bf%bc/|title=Martin marks his 40th anniversary in showbiz live on 'ASAP Natin 'To'|date=July 2, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704065603/https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/01/martin-marks-his-40th-anniversary-in-showbiz-live-on-asap-natin-to-%EF%BF%BC/|archive-date=July 4, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 4, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-inspires-with-pasa-diyos-rendition-330969|title=BGYO inspires with "Pasa Diyos" rendition|date=July 10, 2022|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713052254/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-inspires-with-pasa-diyos-rendition-330969|archive-date=July 13, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 13, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/16/gloc-9-celebrates-25-years-of-his-music-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Gloc-9 celebrates 25 years of his music on "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=July 16, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717085448/https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/16/gloc-9-celebrates-25-years-of-his-music-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=July 17, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 17, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/22/witness-sarah-gs-comeback-this-sunday-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Witness Sarah G's comeback this Sunday on "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=July 22, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723094604/https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/22/witness-sarah-gs-comeback-this-sunday-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=July 23, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 23, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-serenades-asap-viewers-with-mahal-na-kita-performance-332146|title=BGYO serenades ASAP viewers with 'Mahal Na Kita' performance|date=July 31, 2022|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN Entertainment|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802085510/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-serenades-asap-viewers-with-mahal-na-kita-performance-332146|archive-date=August 2, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 2, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/13/cardo-and-darna-join-forces-live-this-sunday-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Cardo and Darna join forces live this Sunday on "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=August 13, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813044623/https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/13/cardo-and-darna-join-forces-live-this-sunday-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=August 13, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 13, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/03/catch-ber-month-surprises-from-inigo-bgyo-sb19-and-more-live-this-sunday-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Catch 'BER' month surprises from Inigo, BGYO, SB19, and more live this Sunday on "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=September 3, 2022|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904042413/https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/03/catch-ber-month-surprises-from-inigo-bgyo-sb19-and-more-live-this-sunday-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=September 4, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=September 4, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-showcases-world-class-talent-with-patuloy-lang-ang-lipad-performance-334076|title=BGYO showcases world-class talent with "Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad" performance|date=September 4, 2022|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN Entertainment|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904071853/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-showcases-world-class-talent-with-patuloy-lang-ang-lipad-performance-334076|archive-date=September 4, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=September 4, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/22/catch-a-stellar-ballad-showdown-from-the-finest-singers-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Catch a stellar ballad showdown from the finest singers on "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=October 22, 2022|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027051052/https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/22/catch-a-stellar-ballad-showdown-from-the-finest-singers-on-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=October 27, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=October 27, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/11/06/22/regine-velasquez-joins-bgyo-sing-mahal-na-kita|title='ASAP': Regine Velasquez joins BGYO sing 'Mahal Na Kita'|date=November 6, 2022|website=Newsen|via=ABS-CBN News|language=en|access-date=November 19, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/11/asap-natin-to-las-vegas-show-airs-first-part-this-sunday/|title='ASAP Natin 'To Las Vegas' show airs first part this Sunday|date=November 11, 2022|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119111421/https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/11/asap-natin-to-las-vegas-show-airs-first-part-this-sunday/|archive-date=November 19, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 19, 2022}}
- {{Cite web|title=BINI, BGYO conquer stage of Orleans Arena in Las Vegas|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/13/22/bini-bgyo-conquer-stage-of-orleans-arena-in-las-vegas|website=Entertainment|via=ABS CBN News|date=November 13, 2022|access-date=November 14, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/18/the-party-continues-with-part-two-of-asap-natin-to-las-vegas-this-sunday/|title=The party continues with part two of 'ASAP Natin 'To' Las Vegas' this Sunday|date=November 18, 2022|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119111948/https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/18/the-party-continues-with-part-two-of-asap-natin-to-las-vegas-this-sunday/|archive-date=November 19, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 19, 2022}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/29/cap-off-the-january-weekend-with-best-of-the-best-party-from-asap-natin-to/|title=Cap off the January weekend with best-of-the-best party from "ASAP Natin 'To"|date=January 29, 2023|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212100039/https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/29/cap-off-the-january-weekend-with-best-of-the-best-party-from-asap-natin-to/|archive-date=February 12, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2023}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/03/asap-natin-to-brings-a-grand-28th-anniversary-treat-live-this-sunday/|title="ASAP NATIN 'TO" brings grand 28th anniversary treat live this Sunday|date=February 3, 2023|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212100646/https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/03/asap-natin-to-brings-a-grand-28th-anniversary-treat-live-this-sunday/|archive-date=February 12, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2023}}
- {{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/11/coco-lovi-and-the-stars-of-fpjs-batang-quiapo-hit-the-asap-natin-to-stage-this-sunday/|title=Coco, Lovi, and the stars of "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" hit the ASAP Natin 'To stage this Sunday|date=February 11, 2023|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212100912/https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/11/coco-lovi-and-the-stars-of-fpjs-batang-quiapo-hit-the-asap-natin-to-stage-this-sunday/|archive-date=February 12, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2023}}
- It's Showtime (2020–present)
;Online shows
- BGYO on KUMU Live (2020–present)
- BGYO on the Go (2022){{Cite web|title=ABS-CBN's Made for YouTube shows this August|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/bini-rise-artists-siquijor-viners-headline-abs-cbns-made-for-youtube-shows-this-august-17965|website=Newsen|via=ABS CBN Entertainment|date=August 21, 2022|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829050615/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/bini-rise-artists-siquijor-viners-headline-abs-cbns-made-for-youtube-shows-this-august-17965|archive-date=August 29, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 29, 2022}}
- Bini & BGYO USA Adventures (2023){{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/19/drag-you-and-me-stars-andrea-christian-bgyo-and-bini-give-fans-access-to-their-happenings-this-june-1|title='Drag You and Me' stars Andrea, Christian, BGYO, and BINI give fans access to their happenings this June|date=June 20, 2023|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|language=en|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231009075352/https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/19/drag-you-and-me-stars-andrea-christian-bgyo-and-bini-give-fans-access-to-their-happenings-this-june-1|archive-date=October 9, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=October 9, 2023}}
Concerts and tours
{{Main|List of BGYO live performances}}
Headlining concerts and tours
- Be The Light: The BGYO Launch (2021)
- Best Time with BGYO Mall Tour (2022)
- BGYO Celestial Spaces: H&M Concert from the Virtual Universe (2022){{cite news |title=BGYO to conquer 'Celestial Spaces' in free virtual concert this Sept. 24 and 25 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/21/bgyo-to-conquer-celestial-spaces-in-free-virtual-concert-this-sept-24-and-25/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music |via=Manila Bulletin |date=September 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921082027/https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/21/bgyo-to-conquer-celestial-spaces-in-free-virtual-concert-this-sept-24-and-25/ |archive-date=September 21, 2022 |url-status=live}}
Awards and nominations
=International=
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| align="center" rowspan="2" | 2021
| scope="row" | Asian Academy Creative Awards | align="center" |{{flagicon|Singapore}} | align="center" |Best Theme Song or Title Theme | align="center" |He's Into Her | {{n/a|Finalist}} |
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=Local=
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|+ ! scope="col" style="width:1em;" | Year ! scope="col" style="width:25em;" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" style="width:42em;" | Category ! scope="col" style="width:25em;" | Nominated work ! scope="col" style="width:10em;" | Result ! scope="col" style="width:2em;" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| align="center" | 2020
| scope="row" | 6th PUSH Awards 2020 | align="center" | Push Music Personality of the Year | align="center" |BGYO | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center" |{{Cite web|title=PUSH Awards 2020|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/2/25/fresh-scoops/push-awards-2020-191943|access-date=March 1, 2020|website=push.abs-cbn.com|language=en}} |
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| align="center" rowspan="11" | 2021
| scope="row" | Asian Academy Creative Awards | align="center" |Best Theme Song or Title Theme (Philippines) | align="center" |He's Into Her | {{won}} | align="center" |For citations of He's Into Her accolade in Asian Academy Creative Awards,
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| scope="row" | 34th AWIT Awards
| align="center" | People's Voice Favorite Group Artist | rowspan="2" scope="row" align=center | BGYO | {{Won}} |
| scope="row" | 6th P-Pop Awards
| align="center" | P-Pop Boy Group of the Year | {{Won}} | |
| rowspan="4" scope="row" | RAWR Awards 2021
| align="center" | Song of the Year | align=center | The Light | {{nom}} | rowspan="4" style="text-align:center" |{{Cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/rawrawards2021/|title=RAWR Awards is all set for Another Bigger, Broader Scope of Awards this 2021|date=October 17, 2021|publisher=LionhearTV|access-date=October 19, 2021}} |
| align="center" | Favorite Group
| rowspan="2" align=center | BGYO | {{nom}} |
| align="center" | Favorite Performer
| {{nom}} |
| align="center" | Fan Club of the Year
| align=center | ACEs | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" scope="row" | 7th Wish Music Awards
| align="center" | Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year | align=center | BGYO | {{nom}} |
| align="center" | Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year
| align=center | The Light | {{nom}} |
| scope="row" | 7th PUSH Awards 2021
| align="center" | Push Music Personality of the Year | rowspan="5" align="center" |BGYO | {{Won}} |
| scope="row" | Saludo Excellence Awards 2021
| align="center" | Best Male Group | {{Won}} |
| rowspan="15" align="center" | 2022
| scope="row" | Preview Creative 25: 2022 | align="center" | Most Promising Talent in Musician's Category | {{CMain|Honoree}} |
| scope="row" | 7th P-Pop Awards
| align="center" | P-Pop Boy Group of the Year | {{nom}} |
| scope="row" | TikTok Awards Philippines 2022
| align="center" | P-Pop Group of the Year | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center" |Citations about BGYO as one of the nominees for the TikTok Awards Philippines 2022:
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| scope="row" rowspan="5" | 35th AWIT Awards
| align="center" | Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist | align=center | Kundiman | {{nom}} | rowspan="5" style="text-align:center" |{{Cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/26/pari-partners-with-myx-in-announcing-35th-awit-awards-nominees/|title=PARI partners with MYX in announcing 35th AWIT Awards Nominees|date=September 26, 2022|website=Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music|via=Manila Bulletin|access-date=September 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927061913/https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/26/pari-partners-with-myx-in-announcing-35th-awit-awards-nominees/|archive-date=September 27, 2022|url-status=live}} |
| align="center" | Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist
| align=center | The Light | {{nom}} |
| align="center" | People's Voice Favorite Group Artist
| align=center | BGYO | {{won}} |
| align="center" | People's Voice Breakthrough Artist
| align=center | BGYO | {{nom}} |
| align="center" | People's Voice Favorite Song
| align=center | He's Into Her | {{nom}} |
| scope="row" | 2nd Diamond Excellence Awards
| align="center" | Outstanding Boy Group of the Year | align=center | BGYO | {{Won}} |
| rowspan="4" scope="row" | RAWR Awards 2022
| align="center" | Song of the Year | align=center | Tumitigil Ang Mundo | {{nom}} | rowspan="4" style="text-align:center" |{{Cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/rawr-awards-2022/|title=RAWR AWARDS 2022|date=November 23, 2022|publisher=LionhearTV|access-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126093236/https://www.lionheartv.net/rawr-awards-2022/|archive-date=November 26, 2022|url-status=live}} |
| align="center" | Favorite Group
| rowspan="2" align=center | BGYO | {{nom}} |
| align="center" | Favorite Performer
| {{nom}} |
| align="center" | Fan Club of the Year
| align=center | ACEs | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="1" scope="row" | 8th Wish Music Awards
| align="center" | Wish Pop Song of the Year | align=center | Tumitigil Ang Mundo | {{nom}} | rowspan="1" style="text-align:center" |{{Cite web|url=https://www.wish1075.com/8th-wish-music-awards-nominees/|title=8th Wish Music Awards: The Official Nominees|date=November 23, 2022|website=wish1075.com|access-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126092008/https://www.wish1075.com/8th-wish-music-awards-nominees/|archive-date=November 26, 2022|url-status=live}} |
| scope="row" | Spotify Wrapped 2022
| align="center" | Top RADAR Philippines Artists 2022 | align="center" | BGYO | {{CMain|Honoree}} |
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