At a time when global pop moves faster than ever, XG are choosing identity over trends: With their debut full-length album The Core – 核, the seven-member group are making it clear that growth doesn’t mean losing yourself — it means understanding who you are at the center. As they’ve recently shared, “When we come together, we become stronger.”
A Group Built Beyond Borders
Since debuting in 2022 under the XGALX label, XG — made up of Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harvey — have followed a path unlike any other. Singing primarily in English and blending hip-hop, R&B, and pop, the group positioned themselves from day one as a global act, rather than fitting neatly into J-pop or K-pop categories.
That vision paid off quickly. XG earned international chart recognition, went viral for their razor-sharp performances, and made history as the first Japanese girl group to perform on Coachella’s Sahara stage — a defining moment that cemented their presence on the world stage.
What The Core Really Means
Released on January 23, 2026, The Core – 核 isn’t just an album title — it’s a philosophy. The word “core” represents essence, foundation, and truth, and the record reflects that idea through genre-fluid tracks that still feel unmistakably XG.
Rather than chasing what’s hot, the album focuses on what lasts: unity, individuality within a group, and creative honesty. The members have spoken about how years of training and shared experience shaped this moment — not as seven solo stars, but as one collective force.
Strength in Unity
A defining theme across XG’s recent era is togetherness. Leader Jurin has spoken about how the group’s strength comes from mutual trust, while other members have emphasized how collaboration — onstage and off — keeps them grounded as their profile grows.
That message extends to their fans, ALPHAZ, who XG consistently refer to as part of their journey rather than spectators. The relationship feels less like idol and audience, and more like a shared movement built on energy, belief, and connection.
More Than Music
XG’s impact goes beyond sound. Their fashion-forward visuals, fearless styling, and genre-blending identity have earned them attention from major fashion and culture publications, positioning them as tastemakers as much as musicians. Every release feels intentional — from choreography to visuals — reinforcing the idea that XG isn’t just a group, but a world.
Moving Forward, Together
As XG continue their world tour and step deeper into this new chapter, one thing is clear: their power doesn’t come from following the industry’s rules, but from trusting their own foundation. The Core isn’t about reinvention — it’s about refinement.
In a global pop landscape that’s constantly shifting, XG are standing firm. Together, louder, sharper, and stronger than ever.