Because the group’s 2022 debut, XG has been making waves in Korea, Japan and the US. The septet — which consists of members Jurin, Cocona, Chisa, Hinata, Maya, Juria and Harvey — is gearing as much as preserve the worldwide domination going with the discharge of its forthcoming album GRL GVNG on June 30, however earlier than then, the women caught up with Billboard Information to debate the previous yr as a bunch, assembly followers for the primary time, and their ongoing docuseries.
XG carried out on the Head within the Clouds Competition in New York final month, and had the possibility to satisfy members of their devoted fan base for the primary time. “It was such an unbelievable second getting to satisfy our U.S. Alphaz for the very first time in addition to performing within the U.S. for the very first time. The vitality was superb, we had a lot enjoyable. We felt so alive after the entire efficiency and we have been actually grateful that we had the chance and it was an incredible expertise,” Maya defined.
Hinata additionally make clear the group’s first fan assembly expertise in Japan, including, “We have been actually welcomed by lots of Alphaz and even confirmed us playing cards saying ‘Welcome again, XG!’ It was actually heartwarming, and we have been grateful for that. We had an incredible and thrilling efficiency, so it was actually nice.”
XG takes followers on the journey of its formation within the docuseries XTRA XTRA, shedding mild on how the entire members received so shut. In keeping with Jurin, the women within the group have a reputation for that bond. “We specific the connection between the seven of us as ‘Hesono O’ in Japanese. It represents a connection that continues and symbolizes a household tied by an umbilical wire,” she mentioned. “I believe the backstory to that phrase is revealed within the documentary, so we hope the Alphaz can decide up on that.”
Whereas XG is simply getting began, they’ve a transparent aim in thoughts for the long run and their plan to achieve new followers. “We’re Japanese, primarily based in Korea, singing in English. We perceive that it makes us a singular group. Our aim is to achieve as many individuals as attainable, so we realized English and Korean,” Jurin added. “We now have a powerful need to achieve out to lots of people and we hope that we are able to accomplish our targets.”
Watch XG’s full interview with Billboard Information within the above video.
