Ziv and Vvink Give Third-Wheeling a Playful Soundtrack with “Trisikulo”

Ziv and P-pop girl group VVINK have teamed up for “Trisikulo,” a pop single that finds humor in being the extra person around couples while asking a familiar question: “Kailan naman ako?”

Out on digital music platforms through Sony Music Entertainment, the collaboration explores friendship, longing and the wish for a romantic connection of one’s own. Its title links a tricycle’s three wheels with the experience of tagging along in someone else’s love story.

A running joke becomes a song

For Ziv, the idea grew out of personal experience. Being the third wheel had become a recurring joke among his friends and family, giving him a subject that reflected his current stage in life.

“I wanted to write about something that genuinely reflects where I am in life right now,” he said.

“It’s funny because it’s genuinely what’s happening in my life, but at the same time, I realized there aren’t that many songs that talk about the experience of being a third wheel.”

Rather than approach the situation through a sorrowful ballad, Ziv chose an energetic pop direction. The song pairs its desire for companionship with a lighter view of the awkward moments that come with watching others find romance.

According to the release, its musical approach draws from J-pop melodies, J-rock energy, K-pop production and OPM storytelling.

VVINK brings another perspective

The collaboration adds VVINK’s group dynamic to Ziv’s personal premise.

For the members, finding a comfortable working relationship happened early in the process.

“One thing that surprised us was how quickly we clicked. We became comfortable working with each other almost immediately, and everything flowed so smoothly that the creative process felt almost effortless,” VVINK shared.

The release follows recognition for the group’s “Baduy,” featuring DJ Love and Pio Balbuena. According to the announcement, the track won Best Novelty Recording at the 39th Awit Awards and Pop Song of the Year at the 2026 Filipino Music Awards. VVINK is also part of Spotify RADAR 2026.

The writers and producers behind “Trisikulo”

Ziv co-wrote “Trisikulo” with Paolo Benjamin Guico of Ben&Ben and Angelika Samantha Ortiz, whose songwriting credits include BINI’s “Pantropiko.”

Ziv also produced the track, with Jacques Jenkins handling mixing and Luna Tebbs handling mastering.

The single follows his earlier releases “Kuryente” and “Walkie Talkie,” adding a collaboration centered on a social experience that is both amusing and quietly vulnerable.

An official music video is also planned for release through Ziv’s and VVINK’s respective YouTube channels.

“Trisikulo” is available now on digital music platforms worldwide.