P-Pop Group ASTER ‘s New Album TALAYAG
ASTER is a rising 12-member P-pop group under AsterisK Entertainment redefining the
local music scene with their dynamic sound, polished performances, and unshakable star
quality. Drawing inspiration from the celestial charm of stars, ASTER represents a constellation of talent, each member shining individually and together as a powerful force in the industry. They are the largest (in terms of number) PPOP Boy Group to date.
The group consists of Kean, Charlie, Tatin, Gee, Alas, Laurence, Wayne, Loyd, Kiel,
Gem, Miguel and Cray. They released their debut single, “BINGO” on July 7, 2024 and
released the official music video last July 21, 2024. ASTER officially debuted on July 7, 2024
and kicked it off with a mall show. Their recent release was “A STAR” which was released last
December 7, 2025.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
They are awarded as the “Top Performing Group of the Year” at the 8th PPOP Awards
during their trainee days. This serves as a motivation to the group to do better and be better
when their debut comes. At the 9th PPOP Music Awards, ASTER won the “New Artist of the
Year” award together with New:ID. They also won awards from various award-giving bodies
such as the Excellent Filipino Awards – Promising PPOP Group of the Year 2024, the Saludo Excellence Awards – Promising PPOP Group of the Year 2024, Asia’s Pinnacle Awards 2024 – Promising PPOP Male Group, and PPOP STAGE Idol of the Month (November 2024).
EVENTS AND GUESTINGS
During the 2 year period from their trainee days until today, ASTER has performed in a
wide range of high-profile events, further solidifying their presence in the P-pop scene and
beyond. They’ve been to different Cities and Provinces thru PPOP Fiesta (Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, Cebu, and Metro Manila) and PPOP Caravan (Taguig, Las Pinas, and Manila). The group also toured to different schools such as University of the Philippines -
Diliman, Pitogo Elementary School, TIP-Manila, Arellano University, Jose Rizal University,
National College of Business and Arts - Fairview, National University - Nazareth School, Don
Bosco Technical College - Mandaluyong, STI - Las Pinas, and Saint Louis Anne College of San
Pedro Laguna.
ASTER also performed at GFest 2024 alongside BINI, SunKissed Lola, Jason Dhakal
and Denise Julia. They also performed in different festivals in the country namely; Panagbenga Festival - Baguio City, Masskara Festival - Bacolod City, and Tanglawan Festival - San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.
GROUP NAME EXPLANATION
1. ASTER came from the company’s name Asterisk. Which means a small star.
2. ASTER’s name also derives from both a flower and a star. This shows that even though
ASTER achieves success and overcomes every obstacle, they are still grounded. Their
skills, artistry, and music will bloom like a flower and shine like a star.
Group Official Color: Aster Purple
Official Fandom Name: TWINKLES
TALAYAG
TALAYAG is ASTER's first full-length album. Primarily a pop record, its songs are
infused with Electronic, R&B, Afro House and Hip Hop elements. The group worked with the
producers Køii, Arte Eneri and Stephen Tan in order to achieve each song's distinct sound. All
album tracks are written, composed and arranged by the ASTER members.
The album title “TALAYAG” came from the Filipino words "Tala" which means "Star" and
"Layag" which means "sail”
. It talks about the group’s journey to their dreams. The album incorporates metaphorical themes of "setting sail" and "voyage towards the stars" . Lyrically, the album talks about the hardships and struggles that the group has undergone throughout their career journey. TALAYAG’s opening track "LAYAG" is an afro house, dance song, layered with R&B vocals. The song speaks about the group's journey through their careers as a P-Pop group.
It would serve as TALAYAG’s main track.
The album continues with MUNTING TALA & ISANG MINUTO both an OPM ballad. The
group’s album also featured ASTER's Sub-Unit groups, on songs like AKLAS (for ASTER AXIS)
and OTW (On The Way) (for ASTER ZODIAC). It is then followed by the Electronic hip-hop
track VERONICA. Included also in the album is ASTER’s debut single BINGO released in 2024,
TALAYAG then closes with its final track 'A STAR' also a pre-release single leading up to the
album's release.
ASTER's first album not only focuses to inspire their audiences but also aspires to show
their authenticity through the album tracks. Aiming to connect to their listeners in a unique way by experimenting with different genres, along with the intent to also influence and appeal to the masses.
ASTER’S MUSIC VIDEOS, LYRIC VIDEOS, AND SPECIAL VIDEOS
BINGO Official Music Video
BINGO Official Lyric Video
A STAR Special Video
A STAR Official Lyric VideoTAG-ARAW NG PILIPINAS (AsterisK Entertainment Summer ID)
JAMMIN' Dance Video (Official Endorser of Jammin')
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
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