Ralph Joseph Lim

Ralph Joseph Lim
Ralph Joseph Lim
	Lim in August 2024
Background information
Birth name	Ralph Joseph Baleña Lim
Born	8 November 1999 (age 25); Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines
Occupations	Singer; Actor; Model; Dancer;
Years active	2020–present
	Musical career
Genres	Pinoy pop; OPM; R&B; Ballad;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; piano; ukulele; bass guitar; cajón;
Years active	2020–present
Labels	Viva Records; Ninuno Media Inc.; Believe Music;
Member of	Alamat

Ralph Joseph Lim (born 8 November 1999), also known as R-Ji, is a Filipino singer, actor and model. He is the Waray-Waray representative of the P-pop group, Alamat.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Early life

Lim was born on November 8, 1999, in Borongan, the capital city of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. At the age of 9, his father died, leaving his mother, Dolores Baleña-Lim, to financially support him. He studied at Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School and joined various school pageantry and talent competitions.^[2]

He is Roman Catholic and formerly a member of the Neocatechumenal Way.^[2]

Career

2020–present: Alamat

Lim started his musical career on November 5, 2020, when he was introduced to the public through the Alamat Facebook page as 'Trainee 6' with the codename 'Sangkay' ("Friend" in the Waray-Waray language). On February 14, 2021, after training for nine months, he debuted as an official member of Alamat with the name R-Ji in their debut single "kbye".^[4]^[5]

The Alamat boy group was formed through PWEDE: The National Boyband Search by VIVA Artists Agency and Ninuno Media. It distinguishes itself as a multilingual and multiethnic boy band that sings in seven Philippine languages: Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Bikolano, and Waray-Waray.^[3]^[6]^[7]

Acting career

Lim played a minor role in Jason Paul Laxamana's 2022 film Expensive Candy, featuring Julia Barretto and Carlo Aquino.^[8]^[9]

Discography

As lead vocalist in the Pinoy boyband, he appeared in the following musical singles:

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and associated albums
Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
Title	Year	PHL ^[10]	Album
"Kbye"	2021	—	Non-album singles
"Kasmala"		—
"Porque"		—
"ABKD"	2022	—
"Sa Panaginip Na Lang"		—
"Say U Love Me"		—	Pasulong
"Ily Ily" (with Lyca Gairanod)		—
"Aswang"		—
"Hala"		—
"Maharani"	2023	80
"Gayuma"		—
"Day & Night"		—	Isapuso
"Walang Hanggan"		—
"Dagundong"		—
"Dayang"	2024	—
"Hiraya"	2024	—	Non-album singles
Soundtrack appearance
"Sandigan"	2021	—	Anitu OST
Collaboration
"Tibay 'Yan" (with Iñigo Pascual)	2021	—	Coke Studio (Season 4)
"Kapit" (with Dwta)	2023	—	Coke Studio (Season 7)
"Road to Mythic" (with Kaia)	2024	—	Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
"Gupit" (The Juans featuring Alamat)	2024	—	Non-album single

References

^ "Pinoy "k-pop" styled group ALAMAT sings verse in Waray about heartbreak". Waray News. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Ralph Joseph "Alamat R-Ji" Lim Biography". Peoplaid.com. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ ^a ^b Iza Iglesias (6 March 2021). "P-Pop group Alamat merges modern music, cultural heritage – The Manila Times". The Manila Times. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ "ALAMAT - 'kbye' (Official M/V)". YouTube. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ Llemit, Kathleen A. (16 February 2021). "Alamat's 'kbye' music video screams 'Pinoy Pride' with rich Filipino imagery". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ Salterio, Leah C. (28 February 2021). "New boy group Alamat launches debut single, sings in seven local languages". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ Policarpio, Allan (4 March 2021). "New Filipino boy band Alamat brings regional languages to the mainstream". Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ RJ Mataro (23 August 2022). "Julia Barretto considers 'Expensive Candy' her most daring project yet". lionheartv.net. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ Salterio, Leah C. "Marjorie Barretto supports Julia's sexy turn in 'Expensive Candy'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 6, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.

External links

[1] "Pinoy "k-pop" styled group ALAMAT sings verse in Waray about heartbreak". Waray News. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[pep-2] "Ralph Joseph "Alamat R-Ji" Lim Biography". Peoplaid.com. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[manila-3] Iza Iglesias (6 March 2021). "P-Pop group Alamat merges modern music, cultural heritage – The Manila Times". The Manila Times. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[4] "ALAMAT - 'kbye' (Official M/V)". YouTube. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[5] Llemit, Kathleen A. (16 February 2021). "Alamat's 'kbye' music video screams 'Pinoy Pride' with rich Filipino imagery". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[6] Salterio, Leah C. (28 February 2021). "New boy group Alamat launches debut single, sings in seven local languages". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[7] Policarpio, Allan (4 March 2021). "New Filipino boy band Alamat brings regional languages to the mainstream". Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[8] RJ Mataro (23 August 2022). "Julia Barretto considers 'Expensive Candy' her most daring project yet". lionheartv.net. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[9] Salterio, Leah C. "Marjorie Barretto supports Julia's sexy turn in 'Expensive Candy'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

[10] "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 6, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.

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