Jan Angelo Batongbakal

‘Hanggang Ngayon’ singer Kyla on viral song parody: 'It's a world domination'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>More than two decades after its release, “Hanggang Ngayon” continues to resonate with listeners, this time through a viral TikTok trend. During an intimate media conference, the Philippines’ Queen of R&amp;B expressed both surprise and gratitude over the renewed popularity of one of her most iconic songs.</p><p>“Nakakakilig kasi after 26 years, parang nabuhay ulit ‘yung song ko. Ilang beses na siyang nabuhay ulit kaya nakakatuwa. Ngayon, umabot na siya abroad,” Kyla said.</p><p>The singer was referring to the viral TikTok parody trend popularized by Filipino content creator John Mark Gon, where users humorously transform into a “kilig” version of themselves, dressed in female clothing, after an interaction with someone they admire.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW8knwMF7dt/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A5069092.099999905%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="833" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>“Nakakatuwa. Hindi ko alam kung ikakatuwa ko ba na parody siya kasi malungkot siya (dapat) pero di ba ang dami niya (the trend) nang napapasaya. Nakaka-good vibes siya,” Kyla added.</p><p>What surprised the singer even more was how the trend quickly crossed international borders, with users from different countries joining in on the fun.</p><p>&quot;Nababasa ko sa comment section, ‘world domination’ daw kasi umabot na siya from Portugal, sa China, sa Brazil. Sobrang patok niya kasi finollow na rin nila ako,” she laughingly said.</p><p> Recently, Kyla also had the opportunity to collaborate with the content creator himself and participate in the viral trend.</p><p> “I was surprised kasi nag-collaborate ako with the original guy who made that trend, si John Mark. So, I met with him and we did ‘yung ako naman ‘yung nag-transform. Tawang-tawa sila,” she shared with <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>.</a></p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXEH0slESIv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A5154793.399999857%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="833" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><strong> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Known for her demure and reserved personality, Kyla admitted she initially hesitated to upload her own version of the trend. She was, however, able to embrace the trend and just have fun.</p><p>“Noong umpisa, I didn&#x27;t want to put it out there and post it. Sabi ko, wait, baka masira ba ‘yung image ko dito. But later on, na-realize ko, I&#x27;ll just embrace it and just have fun. Sometimes, it&#x27;s not bad to have a good laugh. Hindi tayo dapat masyadong seryoso. Sometimes, i-appreciate na lang natin whatever&#x27;s coming our way. Just be happy,” the singer added.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX6dtaACt8o/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A5191368.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="833" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/5/9/exclusive-kyla-talks-about-her-love-of-upbeat-feel-good-songs-1216" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>EXCLUSIVE: Kyla talks about her love of upbeat, feel-good songs<br/></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Kyla also shared how her husband, former basketball player Rich Alvarez, and their son Toby have been reacting to the countless videos circulating online.</p><p>“Sawang-sawa na nga sila,” Kyla joked. “Kasi minsan, people would tag me and I would watch it. Sometimes, sinasabi nila na ayon na naman (‘yung pinapanood ko). Tapos tawa sila nang tawa kasi I would show it to them — ‘yung mga transformations, ‘yung mga funny skits nila. Nakakatawa. Sobrang nag-enjoy silang panoorin.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></strong></div><p>As “Hanggang Ngayon” makes its resurgence online, Kyla is also preparing for her upcoming solo concert, <em>Hanggang Ngayon: The Timeless Music of Kyla</em>, happening on July 3 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXLhwOOk2Ju/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A5287899.199999809%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="833" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><strong> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script> </strong></div><div><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/17/exclusive-kyla-reflects-on-25-year-journey-says-she-s-gutsy-enough-to-break-the-norm-1801" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Kyla reflects on 25-year journey, says she’s &#x27;gutsy enough to break the norm&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX8VkPjTZod/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A5358593.699999809%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="833" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><div><br/></div><p>Tickets are still available via TicketWorld, with Platinum and Bronze sections are already sold out. Remaining ticket tiers include:</p><p>SVIP - Php 5,600</p><p>VIP - Php 5,000</p><p>Gold - Php 4,000</p><p>Silver - Php 3,000</p><div> </div><p>Teasing what fans can expect from the show, Kyla said audiences can look forward to familiar favorites along with exciting collaborations and surprises.</p><p>“This time around, it is going to be a little bit like that but with a twist. I will be singing some of my songs and songs that I recorded na mga covers pero mayroon pa kami idadagdag. Marami pa kaming collaborations na idadagdag,” Kyla teased.</p>

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