Group Profile
- Group Name: A2O MAY (A2O 메이)
- Debut: Dec 20, 2024
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2024–present (2 years)
- Entertainment Company: A2O Entertainment
- Fandom: MAYnia
- Group Color: N/A
- Members: Kat, Miche, Shijie, Quchang, Chenyu
- Oldest Member: Kat
- Youngest Member: Chenyu
- Most Popular Member: Shijie
- Notable Albums: Paparazzi Arrive, Under My Skin, BOSS, B.B.B
- Country: US–China
- Generation: A Zalpha Pop group (Gen Z and Gen Alpha blend)
- Leader: N/A
A2O MAY is a five-member Chinese-American girl group under A2O Entertainment, based in Los Angeles, United States. The group debuted on December 20, 2024, with their first digital single, “Under My Skin”.
The group consists of five members: Chenyu, Shijie, Quchang, Miche, and Kat. The members are Chinese and Chinese American artists: Chenyu and Shijie were born in Shanghai, Quchang in Jiangsu, while Miche and Kat were born in Hawaii, USA.
Meaning of A2O MAY
The name A2O MAY is composed of two parts. “A2O” represents their management agency, A2O Entertainment. “MAY” refers to the fifth month of the year, symbolizing the five members, while also referencing Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
Their official greeting is: “MAY I? Hello, we are A2O MAY!”
Fandom & Lightstick
The official fandom name for A2O MAY is MAYnia. It is a combination of “MAY” (the group’s name) and “mania” (meaning passion or enthusiasm), signifying the strong bond and fervor fans have for the group.
As of March 2026, A2O MAY has not released an official lightstick. Official colors and logos have not yet been announced; the group’s promotional visuals currently utilize pastel neon tones combined with a digital imagery style.
Musical Style
A2O MAY identifies their genre as “Zalpha Pop,” a style reflecting the perspectives of Generation Z and Generation Alpha combined with global production standards. The group primarily releases music in English, while also providing Mandarin versions for certain tracks to reach audiences in China.
Their promotional aesthetic blends pastel neon and digital aesthetics, targeting young audiences in both the U.S. and Chinese markets. The track “Sweat” incorporates Spanish alongside English and Chinese.
Popularity
A2O MAY is the first Chinese idol group to enter the US Top 40 Radio Chart (Mediabase) with their debut single, “Under My Skin”. They are also the first Chinese idol group to perform at the iHeartRadio Wango Tango stage in Huntington Beach, California.
The single “BOSS”, released in April 2025, reached No. 1 on QQ Music for three consecutive days and garnered over 30 million views.
The group has appeared on music programs broadcast by China’s national television network CCTV and has conducted promotional activities in the United States. In November 2025, A2O MAY attended a promotional event in San Francisco as part of their expansion into the U.S. market.
Awards
- December 2024: “Under My Skin” entered the US Top 40 Radio Chart (Mediabase), making them the first Chinese idol group to achieve this feat.
- 2025: Rookie Group of the Year at the Weibo Music Awards 2025.
- 2025: New Artist Award at the 2025 Asian Hall of Fame.
- 2025: Annual Nayun Rookie Group Award at Weibo Night of Competition.
- January 2026: Rookie Award at the Music Business Industry Awards (MBIA) in China.
Discography
Singles
- “Under My Skin” (2024)
- “BOSS” (2025)
- “B.B.B (Bigger Badder Better)” feat. A2O LTG (2025)
EP
- “PAPARAZZI ARRIVE” (2025)
A2O MAY is co-produced by Lee Soo-man (founder of SM Entertainment) and Yoo Young-jin. The group adopts the Korean idol training model—including recruitment, training, and music production—but is positioned as a global group originating from China and the United States.