Cover Indonesian girl group No Na is among our list of SEAPOP girl groups to follow this 2025 (Photo: Instagram / Nonawav)
Indonesian girl group No Na is among our list of SEAPOP girl groups to follow this 2025 (Photo: Instagram / Nonawav)
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Life’s best moments call for a dance floor and a catchy pop beat. Here are Southeast Asian girl groups you should listen to this year
If the past few years have proven anything, it’s that the global pop landscape has diversified and, interestingly, found some of its most exciting new voices in Southeast Asia. Across the region, homegrown girl groups aren’t just winning over local fans—they’re raising the bar when it comes to style, sound and storytelling.
From Jakarta to Manila, Bangkok to Phnom Penh, a fresh wave of girl groups is redefining what it means to be pop stars with global talents and sensibilities.
Below is a list of Southeast Asian girl groups you should listen to this year!
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1. No Na (Indonesia)
Above No Na girl group 2025 in their music video ‘Shoot’
Debut: April 29, 2025
Members: Baila Shaquanda Fauri, Denial Christian Christy Gardena, Shazfa Adesya Zahra and Esther Geraldine Simanjuntak
About: This four-member girl group from Indonesia is relatively new to the music scene but is already making waves online. Signed under 88rising, they officially debuted with their single Shoot.
Their group name No Na (stylised in all lowercase) was derived from the Indonesian word “nona”, which translates to “lady” or “miss”. Among their musical influences are Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, American R&B vocal trio SWV and TLC.
Official Instagram: @nonawav
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2. Bini (Philippines)
Above Girl group Bini performs ‘Salamin Salamin’
Debut: June 11, 2021
Members: Mikha, Aiah, Maloi, Jhoanna, Colet, Sheena, Gwen, Stacey
About: In Summer 2024, bars, clubs and lounges in Manila played the songs of Bini. The eight-member Filipino girl group, who used to perform only in smaller venues, have now captured the hearts of a much wider audience thanks to songs like Salamin, Salamin, Pantropiko, Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi and Karera.
Known today as the “Nation’s Girl Group”, BINI has achieved significant milestones, including topping local charts and becoming the first Filipino act at KCON LA 2024.
Official Instagram: @bini_ph
3. Dolla (Malaysia)
Above Girl group Dolla is from Malaysia
Debut: March 20, 2020
Members: Sabronzo, Tabby and Angel
About: Dolla is a Malaysian girl group formed in 2019 under Universal Music Malaysia. They debuted in March with the single Dolla Make You Wanna. Originally a quartet, they continued as a trio following Syasya's departure in April 2024. Dolla was on Spotify’s Times Square billboard and represented Malaysia in the Chinese television programme Show It All in 2024.
Official Instagram: @dolla.official
4. Mxfruit (Thailand)
Above Thai girl group Mxfruit in their ‘Get to Know Me’ music video
Debut: March 8, 2023
Members: Miquella, Oppapech, Skawduan, Knomjean, Rochelle
About: Mxfruit is a Thai girl group known for their bold and experimental approach to music. The five-member girl group under Ily Lab released their first single Strawberry Ice Cream in 2023.
Official Instagram: @mxfruit_ilylab
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5. Alala (Thailand)
Above Alala Thai girl group in their ‘Not A Chance’ music video
Debut: October 11, 2022
Members: Minnie, Meji, Im, Kris
About: Alala is a Thai girl group that has garnered attention for its minimalist styling and melancholic pop melodies. The group, which released their first digital single ร้องไห้ดังๆ (Not A Chance), offer a refreshing counterpoint to the high-gloss trends dominating the region, focusing on subtle storytelling and emotional depth in their music.
Official Instagram: @Alala.Whitefox
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6. Yara (Philippines)
Above Yara girl group in their ‘Sabi Ko Na’ music video
Debut: March 10, 2023
Members: Gelou, Rocher, Christa and Kim
About: Feisty, self-assured and unapologetic. Yara is a Filipino girl group known for their early-2000s-esque R&B sound, reimagined through a distinctly Filipino lens. Their recent release, Sabi Ko Na, delivers a bold, no-nonsense energy.
Official Instagram: @yara_official.ph
7. FGG (Cambodia)
Above Cambodian girl group FGG in their ‘Heart Beat’ music video
Debut: November 26, 2020
Members: Melody, Mila, Lemon, Selina
About: The four-member girl group from Cambodia, who first appeared on stage during the 2020 coronation night of Miss Universe Cambodia.
Official Instagram: @fgg_officialkh
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8. 4Eve (Thailand)
Above Thai girl group 4eve performs ‘Like You’
Debut: December 23, 2020
Members: Mind (Atitaya Tribudarak), Jorin (Jorin Khumpiraphan), Taaom (Benyapa Unjit), Hannah (Hannah Rosenbloom), Fai (Nattaya Buttura), Punch (Tipanan Nilsiam), Aheye (Korranid Laosubinprasoet)
About: Dubbed as the ‘Blackpink of Thailand’ 4eve has carved out a name for themselves with infectious pop hooks, high-energy choreography and striking visuals. Since their debut, the group has built a strong following both locally and across Southeast Asia, blending elements of hip-hop, R&B and Thai pop into a sound that’s distinctly their own.
Official Instagram: @4eve_official
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9. Wanted (Malaysia)
Above ‘Cinderella’ music video by Malaysian girl group WANTED
Debut: November 2023
Members: Aela, Rika, Deanna, Ann, Bell and Rae
About: Formed in February 2022, Malaysian pop (M-pop) group Wanted underwent a rigorous screening process prior to their debut.
Official Instagram: none
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
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