WATCH: Lapillus makes a strong debut with ‘Hit Ya!’

MANILA, Philippines – K-pop girl group Lapillus, whose members include former Kapamilya actress Chantal Videla, made their highly-anticipated debut on Monday, June 20, with the release of the single “Hit Ya!” 

“Hit Ya!” showcases the six members’ powerful vocal and rap skills as they sing about their ambition as a group. 

Marketed as a “global girl group,” Lapillus is composed of members of different nationalities – Filipino-Argentinian Chanty, Japanese leader Shana, Chinese-American Yue, and Koreans Bessie, Seowon, and Haeun.

Lapillus is also MLD Entertainment’s first girl group in over six years after MOMOLAND. The company is also home to boy group T1419. 

With Lapillus’ debut, Chanty has now joined soloist Kriesha Chu and Cignature’s Belle in the list of half-Filipino idols who have pursued their dreams of having a career in K-pop. 

Chanty, 19, was first introduced to Filipinos as part of Star Circle Batch 2018. She also appeared in ABS-CBN television series Spirits: Reawaken, Hiwagat ng Kambat, and Starla. – Rappler.com