XG, the seven-member Japanese lady group that debuted final yr, has unveiled the music video for its dynamic third single, “Capturing Star,” on Wednesday (Jan. 25). “Capturing Star” marks the group’s first single of 2023 and was premiered together with a bonus monitor, “Left Proper,” with a reside efficiency of each songs broadcast previous to their launch.
Each songs categorical an elevated willpower for the group, which launched below the XGALX label final January. “‘Capturing Star’ is about our want to grow to be a world-class group, and ‘Left Proper’ is about our dedication to maneuver ahead, the one course we all know,” XG’s Jurin tells Billboard in an unique assertion. “I personally consider that believing in your self and turning into the individual you wish to be are key phrases that apply to everybody and are the aim of life. I additionally assume that we had been capable of categorical a brand new aspect of XG with these two songs. … I hope we encourage braveness in everybody!”
The group’s Harvey provides, “Within the half I sing in verse 1, there’s a line, ‘We a motion / By no means losin’ / Making strikes, keep poppin.’’ After I hear this line, I consider somebody robust that may’t be overwhelmed by anybody. I actually just like the lyrics, since they categorical the need to maintain chasing a dream with a powerful basis, irrespective of how unsure issues could also be! I really feel very robust after I sing this half!”
Composed of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona, XG (brief for ‘Xtraordinary Ladies’) debuted final yr with the hip-hop-inspired rhythmic pop single “Tippy Toes,” adopted by the flamable, dance-ready “Mascara.” The latter reached No. 14 on the Billboard Japan Scorching 100 final yr.
For “Capturing Star,” Chisa says, “Every a part of this monitor has a unique vibe, rhythm, and melody, permitting us to deliver out extra of our individuality. When recording my half, I actually tried to image the environment in my head and visualized what Chisa can be like for this explicit music.”
Try the “Capturing Star” visible above, and take heed to “Left Proper” beneath:
