Uuwian

"Uuwian"
Song by JL Toreliza and BGYO
from the album What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack
Released5 April 2024 (2024-04-05)
GenreBallad
Length4:20
LabelStar Music
Songwriters
ProducerJonathan Manalo
BGYO singles chronology
"Patintero"
(2024)		 "Uuwian"
(2024)		 "Gigil"
(2024)
JL Toreliza singles chronology
"Be Mine"
(2023)		 "Uuwian"
(2024)
Performance videos
"Uuwian" (solo version) on YouTube
"Uuwian (Reprise)" on YouTube

"Uuwian" is a song recorded for the soundtrack of the Philippine adaptation of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?. Written by Jonathan Manalo and Trisha Denise and produced by Manalo, it was released on 5 April 2024 as part of the series' official soundtrack.[1] The soundtrack contains two versions of the song: a main version sung by BGYO member JL Toreliza and Uuwian (Reprise), performed by the full group.[1]

Digital music services credit the main recording to Toreliza and BGYO,[2] while the reprise is credited to BGYO alone.[3] Philippine Daily Inquirer later listed "Uuwian" among the group's five singles released in 2024.[4]

"Uuwian" received a nomination for Best Original Soundtrack at the 38th Awit Awards in 2025, with the nomination credited to BGYO.[5]

Background and release

On 1 April 2024, Star Music announced the official soundtrack for the Philippine adaptation of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?, starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. The soundtrack was scheduled for release on 5 April and included recordings by BGYO, BINI, Angeline Quinto, Kaori Oinuma, Joey Ynion and Kim Won-shik, among others.[1]

"Uuwian" was released with the soundtrack on 5 April 2024. Billboard Philippines described the main version as being sung solely by Toreliza,[1] while music streaming services credit the recording to Toreliza and BGYO.[2] It appears as the opening track of the soundtrack and has a duration of four minutes and 20 seconds.[6]

A second recording, titled "Uuwian (Reprise)", appears as the tenth and final track of the soundtrack and is performed by BGYO as a group.[6]

In January 2025, the Philippine Daily Inquirer included "Uuwian" among five singles released by BGYO during 2024, alongside "Patintero", "Gigil", "Trash" and "Andito Lang".[4]

Composition

"Uuwian" is a ballad written by Jonathan Manalo and Trisha Denise and produced by Manalo.[2] Billboard Philippines characterized the song as a "heartfelt ballad".[1]

Versions

The official soundtrack contains two recordings of "Uuwian". The main version is led by JL Toreliza, while the reprise features BGYO as a full group.[1]

Version Performer Soundtrack track Length Ref.
"Uuwian" JL Toreliza and BGYO 1 4:20 [2]
"Uuwian (Reprise)" BGYO 10 4:20 [6]

Performance videos

Star Music released separate performance videos for both versions of "Uuwian" on 15 June 2024. The main version's video features Toreliza,[7] while the reprise performance video features the full group.[8]

The reprise performance video was directed and conceptualized by Riel Mandapat, with line production by January Skies Creations.[8]

Accolades

In October 2025, "Uuwian" was announced as a nominee for Best Original Soundtrack at the 38th Awit Awards. Published nominee lists credited the song to BGYO.[9]

Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2025 Awit Awards Best Original Soundtrack Nominated [5]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music and Shazam.[2]

  • JL Toreliza – lead vocals
  • BGYO – performer, vocals on reprise
  • Jonathan Manalo – songwriter, producer
  • Trisha Denise – songwriter

Release history

Release history for "Uuwian"
Region Date Release Format Label Ref.
Various 5 April 2024 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack Star Music [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Go, Mayks (5 April 2024). "BGYO's JL Releases New Track 'Uuwian' For 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?' Soundtrack". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Uuwian – Song by JL Toreliza & BGYO". Apple Music. Apple Inc. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Uuwian – Reprise". Spotify. Spotify AB. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 Mallorca, Hannah (26 January 2025). "Alamat, KAIA, G22, and other P-pop groups to look out for in 2025". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  5. 1 2 GMA Integrated News (3 October 2025). "Awit Awards 2025 unveil nominations". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 ABS-CBN News (5 April 2024). "PH's 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' releases OST". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "JL of BGYO - Uuwian (solo version) (Performance Video)". YouTube. ABS-CBN Star Music. 15 June 2024. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  8. 1 2 "BGYO - Uuwian Reprise (Performance Video)". YouTube. ABS-CBN Star Music. 15 June 2024. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer (4 October 2025). "BINI, Lola Amour, Dionela lead Awit Awards 2025 nominees". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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