XG Unveils Debut Album 'THE CORE - 核' with Hypnotic Lead Single

The group XG has released their first full-length album, 'THE CORE - 核'.

XG, consisting of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya, and Cocona, dropped their debut album 'THE CORE - 核' across major global music platforms at midnight on the 23rd. The group is set to further ignite their comeback excitement by unveiling the music video for the lead track 'HYPNOTIZE' on their official social media channels at 7 PM on the same day.

'THE CORE - 核', XG's inaugural album, focuses on the essence of music and existence, transcending trends and embellishments. The album features a total of 10 tracks, including 'XIGNAL (The Intro)', 'GALA', 'ROCK THE BOAT', 'TAKE MY BREATH', 'NO GOOD', 'HYPNOTIZE', 'UP NOW', 'O.R.B (Obviously Reads Bro)', '4 SEASONS', and 'PS118'.

The lead single 'HYPNOTIZE' is a house number that blends mesmerizing sounds with rhythmic piano, offering an immersive experience that blurs the line between reality and dreams. The track is themed around allure and hypnosis, drawing listeners into XG's rhythm and universe with an irresistible narrative.

Beyond mere allure, 'HYPNOTIZE' encapsulates confidence, individuality, and XG's unique intense energy. Prior to the release, XG generated global buzz by sequentially unveiling visual teasers and a music video teaser for 'HYPNOTIZE' featuring all seven members.

Marking their comeback with 'THE CORE - 核', XG will perform the lead track 'HYPNOTIZE' on KBS2's 'Music Bank' on the 23rd. Additionally, XG plans to host an offline fan signing event in Korea on the 31st, offering fans a chance to meet them up close.

Reporter: Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr