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[5] The group released their second single, "He's Into Her", as part of the official soundtrack of the Philippine romantic comedy series of the same title.

[8] BGYO's achievements also reached the international stage, with the group featured in Grammy's "The Many Sounds of Asian Pop" listicle in 2023.

[4] Contrary to the belief of many, the group's name is not a shortened form of the Filipino word bagyo, which means storm, particularly a tropical cyclone.

[10] In 2018, ABS-CBN launched the Star Hunt Academy program, a project led by entertainment head Laurenti Dyogi for the purpose of introducing Filipino talents in the international market.

[12][26] On December 12, the group appeared on It's Showtime and went viral with their performances of Sarah Geronimo's hit songs "Tala" and "Kilometro.

[28][25] MU Doctor collaborated with South Korean producers Rogan & Ddank for BGYO's debut single "The Light" released on January 29.

[32] On April 9, BGYO was revealed to record the official soundtrack of iWantTFC's digital Philippine romance comedy series He's Into Her.

[41] In June 2021, a virtual international fan meet called "BGYO Live Zoom Party" took place,[42] where they performed "The Light", "He's Into Her", and a cover of the song "Un Año" by Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra and Mexican pop rock band Reik.

[67] On April 9–10, BGYO experienced their first Araneta Coliseum performances via "2022 PPOPCON: The Ultimate P-pop Fan Gathering".

[72] On May 25, they performed at the "4th Herons Heroes Awards - University of Makati" and "A Light of Hope Virtual Concert: for the Youth, their Moms and Educators".

[81] BGYO also participated on a benefit concert on July 22, "BE YOU: The World will Adjust", together with Red Velvet, Bini and Lady Pipay in the Mall of Asia.

[84] On July 28, BGYO were announced to sing the original soundtrack of the 2022 television adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Filipino superheroine Darna, entitled "Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad".

[L][89] On September 5, the group embarked on their first-ever Mindanao show TNT Saya Fest sa Tuna Festival.

[N][91] On September 13, BGYO performed Tumitigil ang Mundo on It's Showtime[92] and spilled partial details on their upcoming sophomore album.

[105] On June 19, 2024, BGYO filed cyberlibel and unjust vexation complaints against netizens who have been spreading false information to attack their group.

[108] BGYO has cited that K-pop groups like BTS, Exo, Got7, and Wanna One, and artists like Shawn Mendes, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, and Regine Velasquez were their musical inspirations.

[112] While inspired by some K-pop groups, BGYO emphasizes their Filipino identity as a strength, as evident in their music, songwriting, and style.

[115] On April 2, 2022, BGYO was introduced as the fresh faces of Mentos and the voices of the brand's newest campaign jingle "Say Yes!

[116] BGYO has also served as the brand ambassadors for TNT, Chowking and Sprite with their voices in the campaign "Cool Ka Lang".

[119] In September 2022, BGYO took part on the first-ever collaboration of H&M with the Filipino streetwear "Don't Blame the Kids (DBTK)".

[R][124] Prior to his BGYO journey, Toreliza was a staple singing competitions contestant,[125] have performed as front act to local artists concerts in the Philippines[126] and have joined the first season of The Clash (2018).

[128] John Lloyd Toreliza was born on the 17th of September 2001 and hails in Naic, Cavite, Philippines with a younger sister.

[129] Toreliza grew up encircled by music,[130] where songs of Erik Santos and Sarah Geronimo were his favorites on karaoke sessions and on singing competitions.

[137] He aspired to collaborate with Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, BTS; and idolizes Jungkook and V.[132] Volleyball, basketball, badminton[126] and table tennis were among of his hobbies and sports.

[138] On June 6, 2024, Toreliza graduated Senior High School at Sapang Palay Proper, San Jose del Monte, Convention Center.

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