We have a new rising P-pop group on the scene, and they already have a viral TikTok hit to their name.
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If having a viral dance challenge to one of your songs is a parameter of success, then rookie P-pop group GAT is starting strong. Unless you’ve been living a chronically offline life, you’ve probably heard or seen GAT’s Daleng Dale on social media, already one of 2025’s notable dance trends. But what’s even wilder is how GAT has only been active since this January. A viral hit and not even six months old yet? Ok GAT, we see you.
GAT is a 5-member boy group under Viva Artists Agency and consists of members Ethan David, Derick Ong, Michael Keith, Hans Paronda, and Charles Law. Despite only training together for eight months, these boys are showing promise with experience in multiple fields, from singing, dancing, acting, commercials, and more. P-pop may have found a new rising artist and future favorite to stan. If you want to know more about GAT or are just curious because of the Daleng Dale hype, scroll down.
THEIR NAME IS ROOTED IN FILIPINO CULTURE
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Just like their brother group ALAMAT, GAT’s name traces its origins to Filipino culture. In particular, their name is inspired by the Filipino honorific Gatdula, which was once given to Filipino gentlemen who brought pride and honor to the country. Think of it like the Filipino version of “Sir”. GAT the name itself, which was chosen by VIVA’s big boss Vic del Rosario, stands for Gawang Atin To, showcasing how Filipino talent, culture, and creativity won’t be far from what the group has to offer.
THEY’RE TECHNICALLY STILL IN THEIR PRE-DEBUT ERA
When you can make as much noise as GAT has and you’re still a pre-debut boy group, you know there’s something special there. GAT dropped their first pre-debut single, Huwag Ka Nang Humirit, on January 10, 2025. Reflecting the band’s nature where the members lean towards different genres, their take on the James Reid song is less of a cover and more of a new version with their spin on it. As of this writing, the group’s official debut has yet to be announced, but GAT already looks to be on their way to being one of 2025’s breakout rookies in the P-pop space.
THEIR VIRAL SONG DALENG DALE IS ACTUALLY A COVER
ICYDK, their latest pre-debut release that has netizens in a chokehold is not an original song. Sticking with the theme of releasing covers for their pre-debut tracks, GAT earned themselves a hit with their cover of Daleng Dale by MMJ. Since the start of the year, the uber-catchy track has received new life thanks to its heavy prominence on the popular digital series Ang Mutya Ng Section E.
GAT’s version gave the song a Gen Z energy for the 2020s that added to the track’s moment in Pinoy pop culture, even spawning a viral TikTok dance challenge that you probably have seen someone do on your FYP (you might have even done it yourself). Not only is GAT’s cover of Daleng Dale featured on the OST of Ang Mutya Ng Section E but it’s also surpassed five million streams on Spotify alone. That’s an impressive feat for a rookie pre-debut group, and it’s clear that the P-pop spotlight is firmly on GAT ATP.
MOST OF THE MEMBERS ARE ALSO ACTORS, AND YOU’VE PROBABLY SEEN THEM ON A CERTAIN POPULAR SERIES
It isn’t just music that the members of GAT are making a name for themselves. Most of the members are budding actors, and, in fact, four of the members are part of the cast of Ang Mutya ng Section E, namely Ethan, Charles, Michael, and Derick. Chances are you probably heard about the members because of the the show first before you realized they were part of a P-pop group. Regardless, being cast on the hit show helped put them on the radar. And honestly, GAT’s cover of Daleng Dale being used as the opening song for a series almost all of the members are also in is the kind of synergy other companies wish to do.
It’s safe to say that the future is bright for GAT, and we can’t wait to see what these boys have cooking next.
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