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XG


XG (Hangul: 엑스지, Katakana: エックスジー) is a South Korea-based global girl group formed by XGALX. The group consists of seven members: Chisa, Hinata, Jurin, Harvey, Juria, Maya, and Cocona. They made their debut on March 18, 2022, with their first single "Tippy Toes".

Name Meaning

The group name XG is an acronym for Xtraordinary Girls, the letter "X" represents a new gene with unknown nature.

History

2022: Introduction, debut with "Tippy Toes", official fanclub name, "MASCARA"

On January 25, 2022, former DMTN member Simon announced his plans to debut his first-ever girl group called XG. That same day, the group's official social media accounts were established.[1] The next day, the group posted a dance performance teaser featuring all seven members, of which was choreographed and directed by Choi Hyo-jin.[2] Over the following weeks, the group's abilities were teased through music covers, such as Rob Stone's "Chill Bill", Justin Bieber's "Peaches", and various dance performance videos.

On February 18, XG's official debut date was revealed to be March 18.[2] From February 19 through February 25, the seven members of XG were unveiled, beginning with Jurin, followed by Chisa, Cocona, Hinata, Maya, Juria, and finally Harvey.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The group officially debuted on March 18 with the release of their first single, titled "Tippy Toes".

On May 30, the group announced their first-ever comeback with their second single, titled "MASCARA".[10] The single was released on June 29.

On July 25, the group announced through an official YouTube video that their official fandom name would be "ALPHAZ".[11]

2023: "SHOOTING STAR", NEW DNA

A motion teaser posted to XG's official Instagram account on December 29, 2022, hinted at new music from the group.[12] Days later, on January 6, 2023, the group announced that their third single, "SHOOTING STAR", will be released on January 25.[13] A remix single titled "SHOOTING STAR REMIXX (PROD BY JAKOPS)" was released on April 7.[14]. Later on May 05, 2023 a second remix single titled "LEFT RIGHT REMIXX (PROD BY JAKOPS)" was released. [15]

On June 27, XG's official Twitter account posted a teaser photo announcing the group's plans for their first mini album.[16] The next day, it was announced prior to the release of their first mini album, XG will have a pre-release single titled "GRL GVNG", out on June 30.[17]

On July 24, the group announced their first mini album, NEW DNA, will be released on September 27.[18] On August 4, XG released their second digital single, "TGIF", as the second pre-release digital single for their first mini album. Later on August 23, XG released their third digital single, "NEW DANCE", as the third pre-release digital single for their first mini album.

On November 26, 2023, it was revealed that group will release their fourth digital single, "WINTER WITHOUT YOU", on December 8.[19] Additionally, it was revealed that XG would embark on their first world tour, titled XG 1st World Tour "The First Howl". [20]

2024: "Undefeated", "Woke Up", "Something Ain’t Right", AWE

On March 27, 2024, XG announced their fourth single album, "WOKE UP", would be released on May 21.[21]

On April 5, XG announced that they will be releasing the digital single "UNDEFEATED", in collaboration with the video game Valorant, on April 12.[22]

On July 8, the group announced its plans to release their second mini album, with its title then-yet to be revealed, sometime in late 2024. Later, it was revealed the mini album, titled AWE, will be released on November 8.[23][24][25] The mini album's first pre-release single, "SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT", was released on July 26.

On September 20, XG released their third remix single, "WOKE UP REMIXX". Moreover, "IYKYK", the second pre-release single from their second mini album, will be released on October 11.

Members

Name Date of Birth Position(s) Member Color[26] Years Active
English Korean Japanese
Chisa 치사 チサ Jan. 17, 2002 (age 23) Sub-Leader, Main Vocalist Yellow 2017–present
Hinata 히나타 ヒナタ Jun. 11, 2002 (age 22) Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist Blue
Jurin 주린 ジュリン Jun. 19, 2002 (age 22) Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist Silver
Harvey 하비 ハーヴィー Dec. 18, 2002 (age 22) Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist Purple
Juria 쥬리아 ジュリア Nov. 28, 2004 (age 20) Main Vocalist Orange
Maya 마야 マヤ Aug. 10, 2005 (age 19) Lead Vocalist, Rapper Red
Cocona 코코나 ココナ Dec. 6, 2005 (age 19) Main Rapper, Youngest Green

Discography

Mini albums

Single albums

Digital singles

Remix singles

Promotional singles


Concerts

World tours

Showcases

Gallery

To view the gallery for XG, please go here.

References

  1. ↑ Kpop Wise: DMTN's Simon is Producing New Girl Group XG Set to Debut 2022
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ilgan Sports: 다국적 7인조 걸그룹 엑스지(XG) 3월 18일 데뷔
  3. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: HARVEY (February 19, 2022)
  4. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: JURIA (February 20, 2022)
  5. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: MAYA (February 21, 2022)
  6. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: HINATA (February 22, 2022)
  7. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: COCONA (February 23, 2022)
  8. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: CHISA (February 24, 2022)
  9. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: JURIN (February 25, 2022)
  10. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: May 30, 2022
  11. ↑ Soompi: XG Announces Official Fandom Name
  12. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: December 29, 2022
  13. ↑ @xgofficial on Instagram: January 6, 2023
  14. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter: April 5, 2023
  15. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter: May 03, 2023
  16. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter: June 27, 2023
  17. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter: June 28, 2023
  18. ↑ XGOfficial_ on Twitter: July 24, 2023
  19. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on X (November 26, 2023)
  20. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on X (November 26, 2023)
  21. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (March 27, 2024)
  22. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (April 6, 2024)
  23. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (July 8, 2024)
  24. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (July 27, 2024)
  25. ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (September 13, 2024)
  26. ↑ Based on XG's documentary series 'XTRA XG' & member-specific versions of the Awe vinyl album.


Official Links

Social Media

XG Official Website/Fanclub

Navigation

Chisa • Hinata • Jurin • Harvey • Juria • Maya • Cocona
Discography
Mini Albums NEW DNA • AWE
Singles "Tippy Toes" • "MASCARA" • "SHOOTING STAR" • "GRL GVNG" • "WINTER WITHOUT YOU" • "UNDEFEATED" • "WOKE UP" • "SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT" • "IYKYK"
Remix Singles "SHOOTING STAR REMIXX (PROD BY JAKOPS)" • "LEFT RIGHT REMIXX (PROD BY JAKOPS)" • "WOKE UP REMIXX (PROD BY JAKOPS)"
Other
Agency XGALX
Fan Club ALPHAZ
Events
Tours XG 1st World Tour "The First Howl"
Showcase XG 'NEW DNA' Showcase in Japan
Filmography
Reality Shows XG's three meals a day
Documentary XG Documentary Series
YouTube Series XG LAB STUDIO • XG DAYS • XTRA XG
Apps XG OFFICIAL FANCLUB "ALPHAZ"