When VVINK entered the Pinoy pop (P-pop) scene in 2024, we knew they’d bring a special sound to the industry that was too bright and brave to ignore. Two years later, the samese spark that has kept the group’s heads up through every high and low has finally come full circle, all thanks to their debut album, It Starts With a Wink.
On May 29, 2026, Angelika, Jean, Ayaka, Mariel, and Odri welcomed their fans to a brand-new chapter of their P-pop journey that beams with well-earned breakthroughs. The group’s latest album, which features a mixed bag of dynamic genres and playful lyricism, comprises 14 tracks that have their star power and lifelong dreams written all over them.
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VVINK has always had their hearts set on pushing the envelope of their sound. They still have a long way to go as artists, but the risks they’ve taken for It Starts With a Wink—as well as every single that led up to the album’s completion—have ushered in numerous feats that’ve helped them earn their stripes as performers to watch. No stage is too daunting for the group to conquer, after all, especially with the legendary Filipino label FlipMusic at the helm of their discography.
It Starts With a Wink is a prolific showcase of VVINK’s passion, sisterhood, and dedication to their craft. Each track comes together to create a unique experience for every listener that’s full of surprises from start to finish.
VVINK is keeping our spirits up all month long with an album that gets better with every listen. Here’s why you should take a chance on the newest addition to their body of work:
A Title Track That We’re Putting on Repeat
VVINK said it best: love should be fun! Though it won’t always be sunshine and rainbows with your other half, the right people won’t hesitate to make ample time for smiles, laughs, and kilig despite life’s unforeseen hurdles.
In a world that likens human connections to silence and nonchalance, you shouldn’t hesitate to love the people around you out loud. The girls channel that same unabashed energy in “Pag-ibig Fun,” the colorful and chaotic title track of It Starts With a Wink.
“Pag-ibig Fun” will instantly boost your mood like the refreshing fizz of a newly opened can of soda. It’s the breath of fresh air we need to beat the heat—an unapologetic key track that portrays admiration through vivid colors, trendy choreography, and multilingual verses that are guaranteed to give you Last Song Syndrome (LSS).
Groundbreaking Lead Singles
VVINK’s songs get better with every listen. You may have already heard a few songs from their debut album before, but revisiting them now will unveil various new perspectives about them that might’ve initially gone unnoticed.
Every passionate artist approaches their work with a bunch of goals in mind. For VVINK, this meant making music that fans would keep returning to without getting tired of it. That’s why the first few tracks on It Starts With a Wink feature the girls’ previous singles and highlight the risks they took to bring them to fruition:
- There’s “Tulala,” VVINK’s debut single that combines punchy verses with bubblegum pop,
- “Tatlong Hiling,” an R&B track that flaunts the girls’ whimsical vocals and quirky raps,
- “Baduy,” the group’s inimitable collaboration with rapper Pio Balbuena and budots pioneer DJ Love, and
- “Kailan Ka Aamin,” a dreamy summer love song inspired by 23.5 stars Milk and Love, endearingly known as the Thai girls’ love (GL) pair “MilkLove.”
More New Playlist-worthy Bangers
If you enjoyed listening to VVINK’s lead singles, then you’ll have a blast with four new releases on It Starts With a Wink. A little simplicity goes a long way for this batch of fresh tunes, which portrays how a short gesture between two people can spark a series of intense feelings that’ll make our hearts race.
- In “Tulog Pa si Ganda,” the girls cook up a self-love anthem that puts their dreams front and center.
- “Ikaw Lang ang Kulang” is a mellow track about the missing pieces in our lives and the stories we tell rooted in our faith.
- There’s also “Ikaw Ikaw,” a certified tear-jerker that the girls dedicate to their loved ones.
- And finally, “It’s a Rap,” a hip-hop-infused album closer by Ayaka, Mariel, and Odri that oozes with charisma and pays homage to VVINK’s ten-track pre-debut album.
Adorable Transitions and Humorous Interludes
It Starts With a Wink wouldn’t be complete without the girls’ contagious energy and radiant personalities. They make up the album’s short-and-sweet interludes, which include silly skits, uplifting spiels, and feel-good instrumentals that hint at the group’s next era.
From the effortless vocals of “I-N-T-R-O,” to the great wit of “Zzz Zzz,” and the magical melodies of “Oo” and “VVINK VVINK,” the girls have proven that even tiny details in their songs play major roles in the album’s entirety.
What’s Next for VVINK
VVINK has successfully made their mark in P-pop with an album that exudes girl power, nostalgia, and boundless joy. Each track stays true to the group’s poetic storytelling without shying away from dabbling with a diverse range of genres.
Similarly, It Starts With a Wink will leave you feeling fulfilled, inspired, and content while still looking forward to what’s next. We don’t know which direction VVINK’s craft will take moving forward. But for now, we couldn’t be happier to join them in amping up the confidence, carefree energy, and absolute fun in Filipino music.
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