Breakout girl group, A2O MAY, has made history as the first Chinese idol girl group to chart in the U.S. Top 40 Radio with their debut single, “Under My Skin”. The record marks a groundbreaking milestone for the group and for Chinese representation in global pop, signaling a powerful shift in the international music landscape. Now, with this new momentum, the group is ready to level up with the release of their bold new single, “BOSS”, that promises to amplify their fearless energy and global appeal.
left to right: QUCHANG, MICHE, SHIJIE, CHENYU and KAT
The bass-heavy, hip-hop, electronic dance-inspired anthem channels unapologetic confidence with next-generation, girl-boss energy. With deeper vocals, punchy verses, powerful dance breaks, and a hook built to empower, the song showcases a different side of A2O MAY. It’s a fearless follow-up to their chart-topping debut, positioning the group as genre-shifting icons in the making.
In just a matter of weeks, “Under My Skin” climbed the Mediabase U.S. Radio Weekly Chart and now officially broke into the Top 40, an unprecedented feat for a rookie group. The track is an all-English version of TVXQ’s smash hit “Mirotic”, reimagined with elements of Sarah Connor’s “Under My Skin”. The group has already garnered a significant online presence for their exceptional dancing and vocal abilities, amassing 10.7 million views on Weibo and 13 million views on YouTube. Their charting success reinforces their status as rising artists of international relevance and highlights the growing influence of Asian talent in Western mainstream media.
Formed under A2O Entertainment and guided by acclaimed producer Soo-man Lee, A2O MAY represents a new generation of performers fluent in both Chinese and English, united by their multicultural background and shared artistic vision. Members CHENYU (16), SHIJIE (17), QUCHANG (17), MICHE (19), and KAT (19) hail from Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Hawaii, bringing a unique global perspective to their music. Their debut as part of the A2O Channel introduced a new genre, Zalpha Pop—a futuristic sound blending emotional storytelling with cutting-edge production, designed for the digitally native Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
This moment marks a significant breakthrough not only for A2O MAY but for the broader Chinese music industry, as the group becomes a symbol of what is possible when diverse voices are given a global stage. Their success on U.S. Top 40 Radio opens the door for other Asian acts, redefining boundaries and expanding opportunities for future generations of idol groups.
