The pioneering P-pop boy group X8, formerly known as XLR8, is making waves again. Known for being the OG P-pop boy group in the Philippines, X8 is officially dropping their highly anticipated second single, “Sagot,” on February 23, 2026.
A Legacy of P-pop Excellence
X8 first entered the spotlight as an eight-member boy group, including Arkin Del Rosario, Caleb Santos, Kiko Ramos, Carlo Lazerna, MM Magno, MJ Magno, Hideaki Torio, and AJ Muhlach. They made their debut on March 28, 2010, performing their first single, “You’re So Hot”, on the hit variety show Party Pilipinas.
X8 was honored with the PPOP Frontier Award at the PPOP Music Awards in 2024, recognizing their role in shaping the genre and inspiring new generations of P-pop talent. Today, the group continues its journey with four members: Kiko Ramos, Carlo Lazerna, Caleb Santos, and MM Magno, proving that their impact on P-pop remains as strong as ever.
The Comeback with “Sagot”
Following their comeback single “Enchantress” in 2025 and their feature on Hazel Faith’s “Kasama Ka”, X8 is ready to raise the bar once again with “Sagot”. The group has officially confirmed this as their second single, using the hashtag #2ndSingle across social media to hype fans.
Mark your calendars because “Sagot” drops on February 23, 2026. X8 is set to bring their full P-pop energy back to the spotlight, giving fans a taste of why they remain a foundational act in the local pop scene. Their return with “Sagot” promises catchy beats, amazing vocals, and more proof that the group knows how to keep the P-pop flame burning bright.
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