XG has revealed the title of their long-awaited first album THE CORE set for release on January 23, 2026.
Speculation began on October 30 when XG’s official social media posted a mysterious image featuring only the kanji “核” (“core”). Fans quickly flooded online communities with theories about its meaning. The following day, the group announced their upcoming “XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE,” confirming that “THE CORE” represents more than just an album, it’s a statement of identity.
According to the group, THE CORE serves as a bold declaration of their self-defined genre, “X-POP,” blending global sounds with their distinctive vision.
Details about the album will be announced soon.
THE CORE
XG’s long-awaited first full album “THE CORE – 核” is set to drop on January 23, 2026 (Fri). A special website for the release is now live:
https://xgalx.com/xg/xg-1stfullalbum/
Described as a declaration of the group’s deepest essence, “THE CORE – 核” strips away trends and embellishments to focus purely on the origin of their sound and identity. The album traverses genre boundaries, weaving together different eras and spaces to create a sonic journey rooted in XG’s unshakable energy.
More than just a collection of songs, “THE CORE – 核” serves as a manifesto for XG’s new genre, “X-POP.” Guided by the belief that “good music holds its own value,” the album represents a timeless exploration of sound—an honest reflection of who XG are now and a bold step toward limitless possibilities.
Details on the full tracklist will be revealed in due course.
XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE
JAPAN TOUR DATES
2026/02/06 (Fri)・07 (Sat)・08 (Sun) — Yokohama | K-Arena Yokohama
2026/02/17 (Tue)・18 (Wed) — Osaka | Osaka-jo Hall
2026/02/21 (Sat)・22 (Sun) — Nagoya | IG Arena
2026/03/14 (Sat) — Fukui | Sundome Fukui
2026/03/20 (Fri, Holiday) — Sendai | Sekisui Heim Super Arena
2026/03/25 (Wed)・26 (Thu) — Hyogo | GLION ARENA KOBE
2026/04/04 (Sat)・05 (Sun) — Fukuoka | Kitakyushu Messe
The world tour will continue across Asia, North America, the UK & Europe, Australia, and Latin America, with more dates to be announced.
https://xgalx.com/xg/news/detail.php?id=1129237
