P-pop group 1621 launches their new extended play (EP), “1621: BEGIN,” serving as a reintroduction and a reflection on their growth as artists.
1621 members JM, JC, Win, Migz, and DJ explore themes of chasing their dreams, the emotional uncertainty of not being chosen, the butterflies of having a first crush, a love that abruptly ended, and embracing kilig culture across the five tracks of StarPop’s latest drop.
The key track “Oh, Ano?” speaks about loving someone who cannot return the same feelings. It captures the quiet pain of waiting, the hope of finally being noticed, and the courage to ask for emotional clarity.
The EP features five tracks:
- “Manifest Mo Na ‘Yan” (written by Rox Santos)
- “Oh Ano?” (written by Kice, Bailey May, and Moophs)
- “Ikaw Lang” (penned by Ron Pangyarihan)
- “Orasan” (composed by JM Asis and Ron Pangyarihan)
- “Lulaley” (penned by Perry Lansigan)
Fans got to hear the songs from “1621: BEGIN” EP live last Saturday, March 14, at the SM MOA Sky Amphitheater.
The group previously released their self-titled debut EP in 2024, which featured the tracks “Laruan” and “Ikaw at Ikaw.” They followed it up with their second EP, “Sapulso,” which includes the trending hit song “Bababa,” which has over 2.2 million streams and 350 million views on TikTok. “Sapulso” has since amassed over 3 million streams on Spotify.
The group continues to make waves as they received the P-Pop Potential award at the 9th P-pop Music Awards. They were also nominated for Best Performance by a Group at the 37th Awit Awards and Male Group of the Year at the Jupiter Music Awards.
Check out 1621’s “1621: BEGIN” EP available on all digital streaming platforms. For updates, follow 1621 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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