XONARA 'PULA' Release Date, Lyrics, and Everything to Know About the P-Pop Girl Group's Racing-Themed Second Single

The P-pop wave keeps rolling, and its newest stars are about to hit the accelerator. XONARA, the seven-member girl group under 1Z Entertainment — the label co-founded by SB19 — will release their second single, "PULA," on August 7, 2026. The track arrives alongside an official music video, capping a rollout that began with a surprise live premiere at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, a hidden easter egg tucked inside their debut music video, and weeks of moody red-and-green teaser photos. If you have not been following the group since their breakout debut "TABI," now is the perfect time to get familiar — because everything about "PULA" suggests XONARA is coming back louder, faster, and more confident than ever.

Who Are XONARA?

XONARA is the first girl group ever launched by 1Z Entertainment, the company co-founded by SB19, the group that has spent the last few years carrying Filipino pop to international stages. The group is made up of seven members — Eurekah, Ella, Dominique, Tin, Megumi, Lei, and Namie — and they wear their all-caps name like a badge of intent.

The story started in 2024, when 1Z Entertainment opened auditions for what would become its first female idol group. After a year of training and development, XONARA made their first public appearance on April 18, 2026, performing their self-written debut single "TABI" on the stage of SB19's "Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale" at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque. It was a bold way to introduce a rookie group — no gradual unveiling, just a stadium-sized first impression — and it worked. They also appeared at the Aurora Music Festival 2026 before their official debut, giving fans an early taste of what was coming.

On May 15, 2026, XONARA officially debuted with "TABI" under 1Z Entertainment, in partnership with UMG Philippines and Republic Records. The song, which blends pop, rock, and hip-hop energy, quickly amassed millions of streams. A day after the release, the group launched their debut era with "XONARA's World," an event along Escolta Street in Manila that featured live performances and fan interactions. By June, the industry was paying attention: Billboard Philippines named XONARA part of its P-Pop Class of 2026, and the group went on to perform at the inaugural P-POP UNITE: The Convention.

What We Know About "PULA" So Far

"PULA" is XONARA's second official single, set for release on August 7, 2026, with its music video dropping the same day. Fans who caught the group's set at Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on July 11, 2026 already heard it live — the surprise stage debut became one of the event's standout moments.

The title itself is a piece of wordplay that only makes sense in a Filipino context: "pula" is the Tagalog word for red, and the song leans into its English homophone, "pull up." Previewed lyrics like "Heads down / Pedal to the metal yeah we rev loud / Drivin' to the top / we 'boutta pull up" make the concept clear — this is a confident, racing-themed anthem about arriving in style. The single cover and teaser photos, which began rolling out on July 31, lean into that idea with a dazed red-and-green backdrop that feels like headlights through a windshield.

Early reactions suggest "PULA" shows a different side of the group. While "TABI" introduced XONARA with explosive energy and performance-driven choreography, the new single reportedly places a brighter spotlight on the members' vocals, wrapped around a melody that sticks after one listen. That kind of growth — from dance-heavy debut to vocal-forward follow-up — is exactly what separates promising rookie groups from lasting ones.

One detail fans have been replaying: the group revealed on July 12 that they had hidden an easter egg for "PULA" inside the music video for "TABI," with the song's title briefly appearing on an iPod screen in one of the scenes. It is a small touch, but it shows the kind of storytelling ambition that has made the group's rollout feel more like a campaign than a simple single release.

The Racing Concept, Teaser by Teaser

Beyond the music, XONARA has treated the "PULA" rollout like a carefully staged countdown. After the live premiere and the cover art reveal, the group began posting individual teaser photos of the members on July 31, each set against that same red-and-green backdrop. The imagery reinforces the racing concept — speed, motion, and the idea of pulling up to something bigger.

For fans who want to lock in the song early, "PULA" is available for pre-save through the group's official link-up page, so the track lands straight into your library the moment it goes live on August 7.

XONARA's World: PULA Pit Stops

The group is also bringing "PULA" to the fans in person. Through their "XONARA's World" series, the group has announced two mall appearances to celebrate the release:

• August 7, 2026 — TriNoma, Quezon City


• August 9, 2026 — Ayala Malls The 30th, Pasig City

More pit stops are expected to be announced, so the rollout is clearly not ending on release day. For a rookie group only months into their journey, this kind of consistent fan engagement is a strong sign of how seriously both XONARA and 1Z Entertainment are taking the long game.

P-Pop's Defining Year and XONARA's Place in It

To understand why XONARA matters, it helps to look at the bigger picture. 2026 has been a landmark year for Filipino pop. SB19 made history with their Lollapalooza debut and their single "LAWLESS," while the broader P-pop scene — from veteran acts to brand-new groups like XONARA — has been riding a wave of domestic pride and international curiosity that the Philippines has not seen since the golden days of the original Filipino pop boom.

That wave is built on decades of music. The heritage stretches from the rock anthems of Eraserheads' "Ang Huling El Bimbo", through the pop supremacy of Sarah Geronimo's "Tala", to the streaming-era breakout stars who dominate playlists today. Filipino audiences have always rewarded catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, and the current generation of artists is simply delivering those qualities in a more global package.

The vocal-forward side of the scene has also never been healthier. Artists like Arthur Nery, whose "Sinag" became a streaming favorite, have shown that Filipino R&B and soul can travel far beyond the islands. Meanwhile, bands like Lola Amour keep proving that the OPM renaissance has room for every flavor — jazz-pop, rock, ballads, and now idol-style pop with global ambitions.

What makes XONARA interesting is how they sit at the intersection of all of it. They carry the training and performance polish of the K-pop-inspired idol system, but their music is unmistakably Filipino — Tagalog titles, local wordplay, and a sound built for the listeners who grew up on Bamboo's "Noypi" and the pride it sparked. They are not copying anyone; they are adding a new lane to a scene that finally has room for everyone.

What Comes Next

With "PULA" dropping on August 7, XONARA is entering the most important phase of their young career: proving that "TABI" was not a fluke. The partnership with Republic Records and UMG Philippines gives them a distribution network that previous generations of Filipino artists could only dream of, and the international infrastructure to match. If "PULA" connects the way "TABI" did, the group will have a legitimate shot at becoming one of the defining acts of the P-pop girl group era.

Conclusion

Mark your calendars: XONARA's "PULA" arrives on August 7, 2026, with its music video and a mall tour that starts the same day. Whether you have been following since the Wakas at Simula finale or you are just discovering the group now, this is the moment to pull up. Pre-save the single, catch the pit stop near you, and watch a rookie group step on the gas.

The P-pop wave has a new anthem coming — and it is red.