Why The Bloomfields’ 2007 OPM hit ‘Ale’ is dominating TikTok nearly 20 years later

February 6, 2026 – 8:00 AM

The Bloomfields, the band behind the viral version of the song “Ale,” recognized TikTok user Eliza Salcedo for the dance steps that helped resurface the 2007 OPM track during a press conference at Cattery in Makati City on Feb. 4, 2026. (Interaksyon/Anjilica Andaya)

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A Cubao Expo fit-check video by TikTok creator

Eliza Salcedo (@elizabelle)

sparked a dance trend that brought

The Bloomfields’

2007 single

“Ale”

back into the spotlight, amassing more than 4 million views and driving the song to new heights nearly two decades after its release.

The track recently peaked at No. 1 on

TikTok Trending Sounds

, reached No. 2 on

Spotify Philippines Viral 50

, and debuted at No. 74 on

Billboard Philippines Hot 100

, all fueled by organic social media trends.

“Balikan,”

TikTok trends, in particular, have turned “Ale” into a staple for fit-check videos, travel clips and celebrity lip-syncs.

“At the time, we felt the renewed interest in ‘Ale’ was tied to that same sentiment,” Louie Poco, bassist and vocalist of The Bloomfields, said.

“It reminded people of 2007 and a simpler era. By December, the song began appearing more consistently on TikTok, being used as background music for travel videos, outfit checks, and everyday lifestyle content. It felt organic and unforced, just people naturally connecting with the song’s feel-good vibe,” he added.

“At first, we thought it was just a brief social media moment: one of those random blips that come and go,” Poco said.

“But by January, it had clearly taken on a life of its own, especially when it evolved into a full-blown dance challenge,” he added.

For The Bloomfields, seeing a song they released nearly 20 years ago resonate with a younger generation has been “incredibly affirming.”

Fans can also look forward to a live performance release of “Ale” alongside

“Wala Nang Iba,”

the band’s first single from the same album.

—With Anjilica Andaya, Rosette Adel