Last weekend, XG made their first-ever appearance at a-nation 2025, one of Japan’s biggest summer festivals, electrifying fans with a commanding performance. In a surprise announcement, the group revealed their first full album will drop on 23 January 2026 — and now, they’ve unveiled the first taste: a pre-album digital single.
A high-energy runway anthem, “GALA” fuses futuristic synths, hard-hitting rap, bilingual flows, and driving house beats into a cinematic, performance-driven showcase called “X GALA”. Boldly breaking fashion conventions, the track defines XG’s self-created genre, X-POP — a world where music, power, and glamour collide in one unforgettable moment.
Pre-save Link: https://xg.lnk.to/GALA_PRE
The cover art further captures the song’s dazzling visual universe, building anticipation for its arrival.
XG’s first full-length album isn’t just a debut — it’s a declaration. Stripping away trends and surface-level gloss, the record dives straight into the heart of music, identity, and existence.
Effortlessly crossing genres, the album takes listeners on a journey across shifting times and spaces, all anchored by XG’s unmistakable energy and bold spirit. At its core is their unshakable identity — a sound that refuses to be boxed in.
This is the official birth of X-POP, XG’s self-defined genre. Built on the belief that good music stands on its own, the album captures the most honest reflection of XG yet — while setting the stage for limitless possibilities to come.
Fans can experience XG up close at the XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL” EXHIBITION at Laforet Museum Harajuku in Tokyo (1-7 Sept), featuring curated live photos, stage outfits, immersive video content, and exclusive merchandise.
In October, XG takes their energy abroad with the CHINA FESTIVAL TOUR, performing at MDSK Music Festival (Beijing, 2 Oct), Strawberry Music Festival (Guangzhou, 4 Oct), and Luzhou Galaxy Left Bank Music Festival (Luzhou, 7 Oct).
With “GALA” as the first glimpse of their X-POP universe and a full album that pushes every boundary, XG is proving that their music isn’t just heard — it’s felt, lived, and experienced. Are you ready to step into their world?
XG
XG is a seven-member hip-hop/R&B girl group consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA. The group’s name, “XG,” stands for “Xtraordinary Girls,” reflecting their commitment to empowering people from diverse backgrounds around the world through their boundary-defying music and performances.
They debuted in March 2022 with their 1st single, “Tippy Toes,” and quickly made history by becoming the first Japanese artists to rank No. 1 on the Billboard “Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter” chart. XG also became the first Japanese girl group to grace the cover of the U.S. Billboard magazine, achieving remarkable milestones on a global scale.
In 2024, they embarked on their first world tour, XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL,” spanning approximately 30 cities worldwide. In November 2024, they released their 2nd mini-album, AWE, which marked their debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
In April 2025, XG will become the only Japanese artists to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the United States.
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