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\n\tXG is back, and they\u2019re as fashionable as ever. <\/p>\n
\n\tThe seven-piece hip-hop and R&B-inspired group \u2014 made up of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona \u2014 debuted in 2022. Back with their new fashion-focused single \u201cGala,\u201d XG is preparing to release their first full-length album in January. The song and album come on the heels of a massive year for the group, including a show stopping pair of performances at Coachella. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cGala,\u201d which name drops fashion\u2019s biggest night, is XG at it\u2019s best. The song is fun and experimental, but it still manages to feel right at home in the group\u2019s eclectic discography. \u201cThis song was mainly inspired by the iconic Met Gala,\u201d member Maya explains to The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> on a recent Zoom from the group\u2019s Tokyo-based headquarters. <\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWe tried so many new things, choreography wise, music wise and fashion wise, so we\u2019re really excited to showcase that,\u201d the 20-year-old continues. \u201cI feel like this song is really XG.\u201d <\/p>\n \n\tIn addition to their impressive push into the global music scene, XG has become known for their extravagant style, both on and offstage. Every music video is perfectly fit to the group\u2019s look of the moment. The members of XG clearly never shy away from a new trend, oftentimes setting their own. <\/p>\n \n\tBelow, the group speaks with THR<\/em> about their personal style, how fashion and trends play a role in their music and what to expect from \u201cGala\u201d and their upcoming debut studio album. <\/p>\n \n\tHow would you describe your personal style?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tHINATA<\/strong> Offstage, I really love wearing lot of fashion. I sometimes wear a lot of inspired outfits on stage during our world tour, but I think I put more focus on XG style when we are on stage.<\/p>\n \n\tDo you find that the way you dress onstage is very different than how you dress in your everyday life?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tHINATA<\/strong> Sometimes I [like to] challenge [myself] with different concepts.<\/p>\n \n\tMAYA<\/strong> I think her style is very different than what we wear. But a lot of [our] ideas go into the new concepts that we challenge [ourselves with] within our group, so a lot of our style gets included.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tXG for their new single, \u201cGala.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tXGALX<\/p>\n \n\tDo you feel that the way you dress onstage immerses you more into the concept of whatever world you\u2019re in?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tMAYA<\/strong> We love challenging ourselves and trying new things, whether it\u2019s fashion or music, and becoming immersed in new concepts through clothes or costumes let\u2019s us experience different styles, cultures and ideas in a very fun and engaging way. It\u2019s more than just dressing up. It\u2019s a creative way to learn and express who we are.<\/p>\n \n\tWhere do you find style inspiration?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tHARVEY<\/strong> We always check magazines and social media for fashion inspiration. I love mixing my favorite styles with different genres to create new looks that express who I am.<\/p>\n \n\tDo you think that your style has evolved over the years since you\u2019ve debuted? Do you notice a difference in the things you gravitate towards these days?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tJURIN<\/strong> From the start, we\u2019ve always expressed [ourselves the way] we truly wanted to do. Each of us has a different style and together that\u2019s what makes XG even stronger. We\u2019ve evolved by embracing change, and we\u2019ll continue to do that.<\/p>\n \n\tWhat\u2019s the biggest change you\u2019ve noticed in yourself since your debut?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tHARVEY<\/strong> I think it\u2019s fair to say that we\u2019ve grown a lot since we first debuted, but personally I think we became a lot more fearless when it comes to challenging ourselves to new things. Especially with \u201cGala,\u201d I think we can see that come into play fully. We\u2019ve challenged ourselves to try many different dances and a new sense of fashion that we haven\u2019t done before to become bolder. In that sense, I think we\u2019ve seen ourselves come a long way.<\/p>\n \n\tCan you speak a bit about making the song \u201cGala\u201d and the music video?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tCOCONA<\/strong> We tried voguing, break dancing and some acrobatics this time. It was very, very hard to learn, but a great experience for us, and we wanted to make \u201cGala\u201d feel more like a show.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tXG\u2019s Hinata for \u201cGala.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tXGALX<\/p>\n \n\tWhat was it about this song that felt like the perfect next step for you after a big year with your tour and Coachella?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tJURIA<\/strong> We all love fashion and makeup, so I think this song was perfect for us. I hope our Alphaz [XG\u2019s official fandom name] and listeners receive energy through this song.<\/p>\n \n\tIs there one aspect of this song that you\u2019re most excited for fans to see?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tMAYA<\/strong> I feel like with \u201dGala,\u201d it\u2019s not just the fashion [or] not just the song, but [it\u2019s] the choreography that brings it all together. [It makes listeners] want to see more of what [we] can do. I feel like it gives that essence, and that\u2019s what we challenge ourselves to do in this song. I feel like this album also has that essence, so we\u2019re really excited to show a new side of XG. It\u2019s always a discovery that we have within ourselves, so we really want to continue to do that, and that\u2019s what we\u2019re excited for. We\u2019re back. We\u2019ve been gone for a moment, but we\u2019re back and we\u2019re back even stronger.<\/p>\n \n\tYou\u2019re finally releasing your first full-length album this January. Can you tell me what that experience has been like and why now?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tJURIN<\/strong> During the world tour, we had little releases here and there of singles. Throughout the tour, we also gained so much inspiration from being onstage and being in front of our Alphaz from all around the world. However, I think we needed more time to develop a proper full album once the tour ended. We\u2019ve been really taking this time to incorporate all the great things that we did receive and took inspiration from. That\u2019s why we chose for it to come out next year. We had all of our time dedicated to making sure we got [the album] packed with what was needed.<\/p>\n \n\tDoes anyone have a style obsession at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tHARVEY<\/strong> I personally really like to mix and match my fashion. For example, having a proper suit look but [I\u2019ll] combine it with more of a casual hip hop denim look. I find myself circling back to simple because simple is best at the end of the day. I like to mix and match and explore my different tastes in fashion, but also I find myself going back to simplicity.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tXG\u2019s latest single, \u201cGala,\u201d is inspired by fashion\u2019s biggest night. <\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tXGALX<\/p>\n \n\tYou\u2019ve tried so many different styles throughout your different releases. Is there one song or video that felt fit your style the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tCHISA<\/strong> For me, \u201cGala.\u201d The reason is because it\u2019s new.<\/p>\n \n\tMAYA<\/strong> It\u2019s a new era of Chisa.<\/p>\n \n\tJURIN<\/strong> Of course, I have to say \u201cGala,\u201d but other than that, I think back to all the music videos that we all had the same outfits for. \u201cLeft Right,\u201d \u201cIn the Rain,\u201d \u201cWoke up\u201d and \u201cShooting Star.\u201d We all wore the same things, and I think it symbolizes our unity as one team with all the different personalities and style that we have within the group. When we all wear the same outfit, it brings us together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" XG is back, and they\u2019re as fashionable as ever. The seven-piece hip-hop and R&B-inspired group \u2014 made up of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona \u2014 debuted in 2022. 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