The Juans

The Juans (stylized in lowercase) is a Filipino pop rock band based in Bulacan, Philippines.^[1] 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.^[2]

The Juans
The Juans at San Marcelino, Zambales in 2023
Background information
Origin	Malolos, Bulacan
Genres	Pop pop rock indie neo soul
Years active	2013 (2013)–present
Labels	Viva Records Believe Music
Members	Carl Guevarra Japs Mendoza Chael Adriano RJ Cruz
Past members	Jiad Arroyo Jason de Mesa Daniel Grospe Joshua Coronel

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.^[3]

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.^[4]

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.^[5] 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.^[6]

Their March 2022 album LIWANAG was their first effort with more than two members contributing songs.^[7] The album, according to the band, took over a year to complete.^[8]

By June 2022, the band announced the departure of drummer Joshua Coronel citing personal reasons.^[9][10]

It was revealed in October 2022 they were recording the theme song for the ABS-CBN series Tara, G!.^[11]

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)^[12]
• Jason De Mesa (vocals, bass guitar) (2013-2018)
• Daniel Grospe (vocals, drums) (2013-2018)^[13]
• Joshua Coronel (drums) (2018-2022)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details

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

List of albums, with selected details

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

List of singles, showing year released and album name

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

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and album name

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

List of music videos as lead artist, showing year released and directors

Title	Year	Director(s)	Ref.
"Atin Ang Mundo"	2015	Ryan Evangelista	[14]
"Prom"	2016	Mike Cabardo	[15]
"Binibini Sa MRT"		—	[16]
"Nasayang Lang"	2017	Kiko Meiley	[17]
"Balisong"		Ryan Evangelista	[18]
"Istorya"			[19]
"'Yan Tayo, Eh"	2018	—	[20]
"Darkness Fell"			[21]
"Lumalapit"		Miggy Tanchanco	[22]
"Hindi Tayo Pwede"	2019		[23]
"Hatid"	2020		[24]
"Sirang Plaka"			[25]
"Manalangin"		Paul Basinillo	[26]
"BTNS" (with Janine Teñoso)		Miggy Tanchanco	[27]
"Pangalawang Bitaw"	2021	Jason Max	[28]
"Dulo"		Carl Guevarra	[29]
"Anghel"			[30]
"Sabik"		Kevin Mayuga	[31]
"Tara, G!"	2022	Charlie Mango	[32]

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	[33]
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	[34]
		Group/Duo of the Year	The Juans	Nominated
Wish Music Awards	2017	Wish Original Song of the Year	"Prom - The Juans"	Won	[35]
		Best Wishclusive Performance by a Group/Duo	The Juans	Nominated
	2018	Wish Pop Song of the Year	"Nasayang Lang - The Juans"	Nominated	[36]
	2021	Best Quarantine Produced Song	"Manalangin - The Juans"	Won	[37]
		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	[38]
		Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year	"Dulo - The Juans"	Won
		Wish Group of The Year	The Juans	Nominated