The Juans
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The Juans (stylized in lowercase) is a Filipino pop rock band based in Bulacan, Philippines. It currently consists of lead vocalist and keyboardist Carl Guevarra, vocalist and lead guitarist Japs Mendoza, vocalist and bassist Chael Adriano, and vocalist and acoustic guitarist RJ Cruz.
History
The Juans was initially categorized as a boy band, but the management team decided to recategorize them as a conventional band. Jiad Arroyo was a founding member, along with Daniel Grospe. Carl Guevarra, Jason de Mesa, and Japs Mendoza joined later.
The band was initially named at a coffee shop shortly after a One Direction concert, where the boys were mulling the British boy band's popularity. They were initially called the D’ Juans, after Juan De La Cruz.
In 2018, The Juans announced the departure of three members, Jiad Arroyo, Jason De Mesa, and Daniel Grospe, as their contract with Viva Records is about to expire.
Before they departed, the band, along with Viva Records, created a miniseries called "We Are The Juans". They had recorded the EP, "Umaga", before the three members left the band. Not so long after, The Juans introduced their new members, RJ Cruz, Chael Adriano, and Joshua Coronel.
They released the single "Dulo" in October 2021.
Their March 2022 album LIWANAG was their first effort with more than two members contributing songs. The album, according to the band, took over a year to complete.
By June 2022, the band announced the departure of drummer Joshua Coronel citing personal reasons.
It was revealed in October 2022 they were recording the theme song for the ABS-CBN series Tara, G!.
Band members
Current members
- Carl Guevarra (lead vocals, keyboards) (2013–present)
- Japs Mendoza (vocals, lead guitar) (2013–present)
- Chael Adriano (vocals, bass guitar) (2018–present)
- RJ Cruz (vocals, acoustic guitar) (2018–present)
Former members
- Jiad Arroyo (vocals, lead guitar) (2013-2018)
- Jason De Mesa (vocals, bass guitar) (2013-2018)
- Daniel Grospe (vocals, drums) (2013-2018)
- Joshua Coronel (drums) (2018-2022)
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Juans | Released: 2015 Label: Viva Format: Digital download, 12" Track listing 1. "Atin Ang Mundo"2. "Prom"3. "Magkasama" |
| Umaga | Released: 2018 Label: Viva Format: Digital download, 12", streaming Track listing 1. "Umaga"2. "Panaginip"3. "Hindi Tayo Pwede"4. "Hatid"5. "Itutulog Na Lang"6. "Lumalapit" |
Album
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Liwanag | Released: 2022 Label: Viva Format: Digital download, 12", streaming Track listing 1. "The Juans"2. "Liwanag"3. "Pangalan"4. "Pinakahihintay"5. "Anghel"6. "Sabik"7. "Salamin"8. "Love You"9. "Kahon"10. "Still Standing"11. "Teka Muna"12. "Kuya"13. "Dulo"14. "Sa'yo Lang Ako"15. "Nandito Na" |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Atin Ang Mundo" | 2015 | The Juans |
| "Magkasama" | ||
| "Prom" | ||
| "Binibini Sa MRT" | 2016 | Philpop |
| "Nasayang Lang" | Non-album single | |
| "Balisong" | 2017 | 100 Tula Para Kay Stella |
| "Istorya" | Non-album single | |
| "'Yan Tayo, Eh" | 2018 | Squad Goals |
| "Darkness Fell" | Sid & Aya | |
| "Pag-ibig Lang" | The Day After Valentine's | |
| "Lumalapit" | Umaga | |
| "Hindi Tayo Pwede" | 2019 | |
| "Hatid" | 2020 | |
| "Sirang Plaka" | Non-album singles | |
| "Manalangin" | ||
| "BTNS" (with Janine Teñoso) | ||
| "Pangalawang Bitaw" | ||
| "Dulo" | 2021 | Liwanag |
| "Anghel" | ||
| "Sabik" | ||
| "Tara, G!" | 2022 | Tara, G! |
| "Gupit" (with Alamat) | 2024 |
Chart performance
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | ||||
| Hit Chart | Pinoy | |||
| "Atin Ang Mundo" | 2015 | — | 9 | The Juans |
| "Prom" | 2016 | 15 | 8 | |
| "Binibini Sa MRT" | — | 13 | Philpop | |
| "Nasayang Lang" | 2017 | 13 | 6 | Non-album single |
| "Balisong" | 4 | 4 | 100 Tula Para Kay Stella | |
| "Istorya" | 8 | 4 | Non-album single | |
| "Lumalapit" | 2018 | — | 14 | Umaga |
| "Hindi Tayo Pwede" | 2019 | 10 | 5 | |
| "Hatid" | 2020 | 7 | 5 | |
| "Sirang Plaka" | 2 | 2 | Non-album singles | |
| "Manalangin" | 19 | 9 | ||
| "Pangalawang Bitaw" | 2021 | 9 | 6 | |
| "Dulo" | 3 | 3 | ||
| "Anghel" | 9 | 7 |
Filmography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Atin Ang Mundo" | 2015 | Ryan Evangelista | |
| "Prom" | 2016 | Mike Cabardo | |
| "Binibini Sa MRT" | —N/a | ||
| "Nasayang Lang" | 2017 | Kiko Meiley | |
| "Balisong" | Ryan Evangelista | ||
| "Istorya" | |||
| "'Yan Tayo, Eh" | 2018 | —N/a | |
| "Darkness Fell" | |||
| "Lumalapit" | Miggy Tanchanco | ||
| "Hindi Tayo Pwede" | 2019 | ||
| "Hatid" | 2020 | ||
| "Sirang Plaka" | |||
| "Manalangin" | Paul Basinillo | ||
| "BTNS" (with Janine Teñoso) | Miggy Tanchanco | ||
| "Pangalawang Bitaw" | 2021 | Jason Max | |
| "Dulo" | Carl Guevarra | ||
| "Anghel" | |||
| "Sabik" | Kevin Mayuga | ||
| "Tara, G!" | 2022 | Charlie Mango |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awit Award | 2016 | Performance by a Group | The Juans | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best Ballad Recording | "Nasayang Lang - The Juans" | Nominated | ||
| Myx Music Awards | 2016 | Favorite New Artist | The Juans | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Favorite Group of the Year | Won | |||
| 2018 | Favorite Group of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Media Soundtrack of the Year | "Balisong - The Juans" | Nominated | |||
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | 2016 | Dance Album of the Year | "The Juans - The Juans" | Nominated | |
| Group/Duo of the Year | The Juans | Nominated | |||
| Wish Music Awards | 2017 | Wish Original Song of the Year | "Prom - The Juans" | Won | |
| Best Wishclusive Performance by a Group/Duo | The Juans | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | Wish Pop Song of the Year | "Nasayang Lang - The Juans" | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Best Quarantine Produced Song | "Manalangin - The Juans" | Won | ||
| Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year | "Bakit ‘To Nangyari Sa’tin" with Janine Teñoso | Won | |||
| Wish Group of the Year | The Juans | Nominated | |||
| Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year | "Hindi Tayo Pwede - The Juans" | Won | |||
| Wish Pop Song of the Year | "Sirang Plaka - The Juans" | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Wish Ballad Song of The Year | "Pangalawang Bitaw - The Juans" | Won | ||
| Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year | "Dulo - The Juans" | Won | |||
| Wish Group of The Year | The Juans | Nominated |