A2O MAY Becomes the “BOSS” of U.S. Pop Radio with Historic Top 40 Breakthrough

Superstar girl group A2O MAY continues to make history as their latest single “BOSS” climbs to No. 35 on Mediabase’s Top 40 chart. This milestone marks the highest placement ever achieved by a Chinese girl group, and the highest by a female Chinese artist on U.S. Top 40 radio. With “BOSS” following their breakout hit “Under My Skin” (No. 39), A2O MAY becomes the first idol group composed entirely of Chinese members to land two consecutive singles on the Top 40 chart — a groundbreaking moment in global pop music history.

A2O MAY (pronounced “AY-TWO-OH-MAY”) is the first official girl group under A2O Entertainment, debuting on December 20, 2024. The lineup features five dynamic members — CHENYU (17), SHIJIE (17), QUCHANG (17), MICHE (20), and KAT (20) — selected from A2O Rookies’ HTG division. Hailing from Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hawaii, the group embodies a bilingual, multicultural identity that reflects the future of pop. With talents spanning fashion styling, piano, songwriting, visual art, and performance, A2O MAY pioneers Zalpha Pop — a genre conceptualized by legendary producer Soo Man LEE to capture the emotional nuance and narrative power of Gen Z and Alpha.

As “BOSS” climbs the charts, A2O MAY is redefining what it means to be a global pop act. Mediabase’s Top 40 is one of the most influential airplay charts in North America, drawing data from more than 180 radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. Charting on this list signals more than popularity — it reflects mainstream recognition and broad listener resonance. For A2O MAY, a group that only debuted months ago, this achievement places them among the most promising international artists of the year. “BOSS” itself is a high-energy anthem that blends confident lyricism with a sleek, futuristic production style. Laced with hip-hop influences and melodic hooks, the track celebrates self-empowerment and rising above limitations — themes that echo the group’s own historic journey. The song has already garnered over 30 million views on YouTube, with fan-made content and choreography challenges circulating widely on TikTok and Instagram Reels, cementing its status as both a hit and a cultural movement.

In China, “BOSS” debuted at No. 1 on QQ Music, one of the country's leading digital streaming platforms, further proving A2O MAY’s ability to dominate both Eastern and Western markets. Their dual-language releases allow them to seamlessly connect with audiences across continents, and their digital-first strategy has made them especially influential among Gen Z and Alpha fans worldwide.

At the heart of A2O MAY’s rise is their commitment to artistic authenticity, storytelling, and boundary-breaking representation. Guided by Soo Man LEE — the visionary behind K-pop’s global expansion — the group is positioned as the voice of a new era in global entertainment. Zalpha Pop, the genre A2O MAY embodies, is more than a musical style — it’s a cultural blueprint that reflects the hopes, frustrations, and inner strength of a generation growing up in a hyperconnected, ever-evolving world. Their U.S. debut performance at KIIS FM’s Wango Tango Festival in June left a lasting impression. Sharing the stage with powerhouses like Doja Cat, David Guetta, Meghan Trainor, and Gwen Stefani, A2O MAY electrified the crowd with a sleek, choreographed set that introduced American audiences to their unique flavor of performance art. The response from fans and industry insiders alike confirmed what many already knew: A2O MAY isn’t just next — they’re now.

What sets A2O MAY apart isn’t just their record-breaking success, but the narrative of transformation and resilience they carry with them. Their name — inspired by the season of May’s full bloom and the Chinese character 美 (Mei) meaning “beauty” — symbolizes not only elegance, but inner strength and the quiet confidence of becoming. Their story is one of emergence: of young women growing into global voices, of cultures coming together, and of new ideas taking root.

As their discography grows and their influence spreads, A2O MAY is shaping the future of global pop music — not as imitators of the West, but as leaders of a new wave that is diverse, multilingual, and deeply connected to the emotional lives of their fans. Whether in Mandarin or English, on stage or online, they are a bridge: connecting culture to culture, generation to generation, heart to heart.

The bloom has begun — and the world is watching. Be Sure To Follow A2O MAY

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